Do you know anyone that has a low Emotional Quotient? In fact, do you know what an Emotional Quotient is? Emotional Quotient, also known as EQ, tests your emotions whereas an Intelligence Quotient, also known as IQ, tests your knowledge. People who find it hard to sympathize with others are more likely to have a lower EQ than others. They tend to have a horrible temper, and they are extremely impatient.

It is extremely hard to reach out to someone that has a low EQ but, when you do so at the right time, it is rewarding.

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Girls and boys differ from the aspect of gender, but does that separate the two from being friends? Must there be a certain kind of intimate relationship between the two? You be the judge.

Everybody has a different perspective. Some believe that females and males should grow up and slowly become lovers, producing children for them both to take care of. Others, however, believe that females and males have the rights to just be good friends.

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Divorce.

What do you feel inside when you hear that word? Do you feel pain? Unhappiness? Sadness? For every person, the feeling is different. Some teenagers might be happy for their parents and think that their parents are better off separating instead of arguing daily. Others, however, feel angry and betrayed. Whatever the feeling is, divorce can cause problems between the child and the parents. (more…)

What do you think of when you hear the word “relationship?” Do you think of love? Do you think of the recent argument you had with your best friend? Or do you think of the brick wall that stands between you and your parents? It’s all different for everyone. However, there is one thing to always keep in mind: relationships are unsteady, different, and emotionally challenging for all existent humans on this planet. (more…)

You have made it to part 3 of your “road to happiness,” congratulations! Simply continue to work hard and love life, and this road will bring you to the happiest moments in your life that you will ever encounter.

Previously, we’ve discussed about how you could be happier by not taking anything too excessively, and being loyal to your spouse. In addition to being loyal to your spouse, you could also take another step and dedicate yourself to something else. Can you guess what it is?

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“We’ll definitely be best friends forever,” you hear yourself saying. Your best friend gives a slight nod of the head, and you smile. Have you ever done something similar to this? Or maybe you’ve made a vow similar to this in the past. Most of these vows are done at a young age, preferably during elementary years, unaware of the changes this vow may cause in the future.

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Recently I have noticed an abundant number of queries from random people regarding masturbation - more specifically - relating to children. The most common question of all is “How do I stop this?” which I do find rather unsurprising since the act is probably branded taboo for children but not so much for adults. Okay… to be fair, it is considered a taboo for all ages, but emphasised more heavily on the younger ones. So why is it so bad for children to masturbate? The answer is well, it’s not. Children masturbating is not necessarily a negative thing - it lies more heavily on the reactions of the adults who condemn it, but from a scientific and (hopefully) more rational point of view it is only part of growing up. Before going further, I have to say that “masturbating” is a very misleading word when applied to children, but I use it anyway to prevent an increased level of confusion later on. So before we set out to find a “cure” for this condition, let’s just explore some ideas that relate to this issue. (more…)

 

Almost everyone has a desire to get married. It’s a stage one is expected to enter after reaching a certain age. People who do not marry often become victims of pity and ridicule. But desire alone is not enough to make a marriage successful. One must be prepared for the responsibilities involved with marriage. One of the common reasons that a marriage ends in divorce is due to early marriage.

Very few teenage marriages survive because emotional maturity is a prime requisite. A person who is emotionally mature is more likely to get along with others, to obtain and keep a job, to accept responsibility, and to face the realities of a married life.

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No relationship is perfect — that is given. We can’t prevent obstacles from happening; it’s normal in relationships. But what if it gets too far? Are you going to choose between martyrdom and freedom? Here are some signs of an unhealthy relationship.

Physically hurting you. Nobody deserves to be hit for any reason. If your boyfriend inflicts any physical pain upon you, break up with him. Abusive relationships never work.

Trashing your self-esteem. This ranges from saying that you’re good for nothing and that no one would want to go out with you, to not giving you compliments or calling you names. Trashing your self-esteem is just as bad as physical pain and can sometimes be more damaging.

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When you were a little baby, you didn’t know how to communicate well with people. Your form of communication was either to point, cry, or laugh. As you grew up, you began to use body language as well as verbal sounds to communicate.

As you got even older, you learned to use props and pictures to communicate, such as how people use pictures in presentations, use objects to describe an event, etc.

As you move on in life, you learn to communicate more.

Why?

Because communication is what forms bonds between people. Good communication is the key to a good relationship.

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