- Do you have a “passive/aggressive” streak? Do you get mad and walk out and slam a door? Do you get mad and refuse to speak to someone for awhile? These are just a couple of examples. But they are “head” games that people play. Head games can cause all kinds of relationship problems. If you have this problem, recognize it, then try to correct it.
- Do you have a “dream?” Something that you truly wish to accomplish in life. Work very hard to make this happen no matter what other people tell you. It is amazing what people accomplish after they have been told over and over that they can’t do it. Or, after they have tried multiple times to accomplish something only to fall flat on their face. My life is a great example of that. Read my website. Work toward your own “dream.”
- Neither a borrower nor a lender be. An old saying but very wise. Also, live beneath your means. Another very wise saying. Try not to carry a balance on your credit card. The interest can kill you financially. Do not jump on financial decisions. Take your time and try to find the very best financial advisor you can. I, personally, have made some very disastrous financial decisions by listening to some broker/advisor. So, hopefully, I can help someone out there with the above advice.
- Do you have an “itch/scratch” cycle? I have one and have family members admit to this also. Lo and behold I have determined a cause. I cannot tell you the cause of your problem if you have this but I can tell you that the cause of mine is that many years ago I had a rather severe injury to my right elbow. I, consequently, have an area close to the old injury that truly drives me nuts as it itches off and on almost on a daily basis. It is worse if I am in some, even minor, stressful situation. Talking with my family members that admitted to this problem, they also could pinpoint an old injury to that area. Hope this is helpful to someone out there. I’m not sure what you can do to stop it but knowing the source can be helpful.
- Please, please, do not bring up political or religious subjects to anyone unless you know for a fact how they feel about it and that they agree with you and wish to discuss it. It is not worth it as I can promise you, generally speaking, you cannot change their mind and could destroy a relationship.
- Generally speaking, you should not give advice to anyone unless they ask for it. I know, I know, who the heck am I to say this when my whole reason for living seems to be just that with my website and blog!!!!But, I’m doing it in the hopes that someone, anyone, is actually asking for my advice. Considering the fact that my readers understand this advice is coming from an 84 year old, retired Physician, with lots and lots of experience and lots and lots of love for my fellow man.
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