Quotes of the Day

As one grows older, the pool of eligible and available men and women becomes smaller. The decision to marry is often influenced by the fear of being single and alone and the need to form a secure attachment. A person may feel pressure to marry and may settle for someone who might be a marital risk. Some people at this stage may marry realizing there is a tradeoff and enter into their marriage aware of and prepared for some of the conflicts and pitfalls ahead. [2011] - Isabelle Fox

The eight essential compatibility characteristics: romantic impulsivity, personal energy, outlook, predictability, flexibility, decision-making style, emotionality, and self-nurturing. The first four of the eight key personality characteristics are linked together because they usually produce compatibility when they are shared by each person in a couple. However, when a couple does not share the second fours characteristics, the relationship can still thrive; in fact, these differences between them might add to chemistry or attractiveness of the relationship. [2006] - Pepper Schwartz

Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It means that the relationship which the parts have to each other is a part in and of itself. It is not only a part, but the most catalytic, the most empowering, the most unifying, and the most exciting part. The combination of the high Emotional Bank Account, thinking Win/Win, and seeking first to understand creates the ideal environment for synergy. [2004] - Stephen R. Covey

Warren (at the Warren Hardy School in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico) understands that our adult minds work differently than the high school or college-age kids most Spanish learning programs are aimed at. He’s developed an entire program that offers shortcuts—some tips and tricks, some cues and clues—that really helped us get to the next step with our Spanish. You can take classes in person at his school in San Miguel (highly recommended) or, if you don’t have time for that, he’s created an online Webtutor course. [2014] - Dan Prescher

Don't keep changing the gifts or customizing them. It's the same one over and over again. Bigger is better. Something like a microwave oven, a DVD player, automatic coffee maker, etc. They key is to use the same item for the next few years. [2003] - Darryl Davis