The Late Show

Living with someone or being with someone over a long term shouldn't be a trial, exploring love, devotion and respect v neediness, fear and low self esteem

People are people. it is a truth that escapes many, when you know who you are, there is less focus on what you want, but what you need.

Developing relationships can be tempting areas for sending mixed messages. In this area we are talking about sending a message to someone that doesn't reflect the real you in some way.

It can become a lose lose situation for both parties when we aren't clear in our own minds what we want from another person, also what we are prepared to give. Two parties can invite or send mixed messages. One by misinterpreting kindness and the other by trying to pacify an ex or a person they aren't all that interested in when it comes to commitment, even if they are keen for the booty call. 

Two completely different things, Discover the difference.

Managing relationships includes being able to understand why you give a gift as well as how to recieve one or reject the unwanted gift.

creating a relationship is the beginning but how do you go about developing an existing relationship to ensure a long term commitment.

when you drop your standards there is always a price to pay, when you compromise your values you won't like yourself very much..

If you are blaming your partners past for the relationship you are having with them now, think again

Aside from what causes the argument, there is that awkward time afterward, what do you do when the heat of the moment has passed?

Commonly heard in a modern world, are you giving too much or do you count everything you do give based on what you get back?

Intimacy isn't just physical and it isn't deep and meaningfuls every day, Is your relationship struggling with the 3 intimacies required for a happy and balanced life?

Resentment doesn't always come from where we place it's origins. Is the problem really with the other person or are we responsibile for not being truthful.

Mixed messages may not be what you think...

With a trend toward neediness and a lack of resilience are we getting weak and losing the ability to have mutually satisfying relationships? Where is the line between asking for emotional support and simply wanting someone to put up with our BS..

Are you happy? let's find out!

There are appropriate sacrifices and inappropriate yeilding for reward, what do you do?

Having an effective communiction is not the easiest thing, but it is something that can't be done in anger. Tackling issues doesn't have to be confrontational, but it does need to confront the underlying issues.

Comptetiiveness is more common than you might think in all relationships. It isn't necessary and prevents a partnerhip. friendship or family from becoming a team. It damages kids the most which makes it worth looking at.

Understanding the difference between need and desire offers up the ability to make sound choices that work for you, not just now, but into the future. When we confuse the two, we tend to act desperate inviting a certain amount of angst and difficulty that we just don't need.

Do you live your values? Do you hold grudges? Are you justified in your words and behaviours? Maybe, maybe not. this show is a guide to misery and how you can help yourself live the worst possible life.

Whether it is yours or someone around you, it is important to assess the impact of anger on those who matter and on those who don't. The way we walk in the world determines our experiences, how others treat us and the quality of life itself.

What do you do after an argument? How can you have fewer disagreements? How can you communicate essentials and not get personal? Feeling awkard after having an argument can take a fairly minor issue and make it last all day.

Not everyone has them but are they depression or are they a reflection of not understanding feelings, habits and life. Maybe being happy isn't the catailyst for moving beyond suicidal thoughts. Dorothy shares a challenging period of her life where thinking of ending her life, almost overwhelmed her.

Do your expectations exceed reality? After the first 6 months or so relations turn real, You may find yourself bored for a day or have that first argument, if feelings haven't built this is often where it all ends.