http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:11:00 -0700 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:39:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d13-The-message-of-Charles-Dickens-A-Christmas-Carol?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:awilliamhoppThe message of “A Christmas Carol” is a beautiful one for all religions and beliefs. The presents have all been wrapped and you’re looking for some type of relaxation. This week before Christmas give yo... couples Christmas Kristen Houghton Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:39:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d13-The-message-of-Charles-Dickens-A-Christmas-Carol?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Sarah-Palin-Tiger-Woods-Sisters-of-Mercy-all-on-Santas-naughty-list?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner Let’s play nice kiddies, the holidays are coming! However there are some ‘children’ who, it seems, won’t play nice even if asked nicely. Naughty kids!  Watch out - Santa's got his naughty list ready, so be prepared. ... Sarah Palin Christmas Tiger Woods Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:38:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Sarah-Palin-Tiger-Woods-Sisters-of-Mercy-all-on-Santas-naughty-list?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d9-The-Gift-of-the-Magi-is-time?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner credit: Candlewick Press; illustration P.J.Lynch Whatever holiday you celebrate you know that time is a precious commodity. There never seems to be enough of it. Too many things seem to devour it. Working, household chores, children, parents, pe... holidays Kristen Houghton gift of time Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:17:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d9-The-Gift-of-the-Magi-is-time?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Alone-at-home-for-the-holidays-Plan-a-vacation?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner  Holidays should be like commercials. They abound with happy people. From loving couples holding hands while walking in the snow to smiling families all gathered around a dinner table or seated in front of a beautifully decorated tree, commercia... Kristen Houghton holidays alone holiday vacation Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:18:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Alone-at-home-for-the-holidays-Plan-a-vacation?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Create-your-own-holiday-traditions?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit: zionjudaica.comA friend of mine was concerned about the upcoming holiday season. Recently married to a man with two young children, she and her husband were at a loss as what to do about traditions. “The kids have been wonder... couples holidays chanukah Menorah Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:19:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Create-your-own-holiday-traditions?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Fifteen-minutes-of-fame-wanted-or-not--Levi-Sarah-Rielle-Jaimee-and-Rachel?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner courtesy msnbc.com 2009 will go down as the year of a special club called The Fifteen-Minute-of-Famers. From Levi Johnston to his erstwhile non mother-in-law Sarah Palin to the party-crashing Salahis, all the way to “the other women;&rdquo... Rachel Uchitel Jaimee Grubbs Tiger Woods cheats Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:27:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Fifteen-minutes-of-fame-wanted-or-not--Levi-Sarah-Rielle-Jaimee-and-Rachel?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d30-New-holiday-themeno-children-after-six-pm?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner  Holiday time means family and family inevitably means children. Whether you have your own or whether you are the favorite aunty or uncle of other people’s children, you are bound to see them over the holidays. You love them and want to se... relationships Christmas no children Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:11:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d30-New-holiday-themeno-children-after-six-pm?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Its-Your-Turn-to-Write-the-Holiday-Cards-This-Year?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner We’re going along pretty well two weeks before Christmas. Most presents have been bought, the house is decorated. We even scaled back the enormous outdoor display we do every year and settled for simplicity in a lighted large, fresh wreath, rei... couples Christmas Kristen Houghton Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:27:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Its-Your-Turn-to-Write-the-Holiday-Cards-This-Year?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Slective-hearing-in-relationships--Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner It should come as no surprise that, while husbands and wives technically speak the same language, science has said that, in reality, they are speaking two  totally different versions. Having done expensive, exhaustive studies on the subject, the... couples Kristen Houghton hearing Everything's Personal... communication Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:10:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Slective-hearing-in-relationships--Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d25-A-Thanksgiving-poem-with-deepest-apologies-to-Clement-Moore?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:schulzmuseum.org‘Twas the Morn of Thanksgiving, exactly at eight,When I went down the stairs, just barely awake, I needed some coffee, caffeine, just a cup,To get myself going, to wake myself up!  My husband was dres... love Thanksgiving humor Kristen Houghton Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:34:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d25-A-Thanksgiving-poem-with-deepest-apologies-to-Clement-Moore?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-Thanksgiving-marriage-miracle?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:visualphoto“That married couples can live together day after day is a miracle that the Vatican has overlooked.”  Bill CosbyMarriage is a miracle even when we don’t see it as such. It endures a lot. Anyone who ... couples love Thanksgiving Kristen Houghton Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-Thanksgiving-marriage-miracle?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d22-What-not-to-discuss-on-Thanksgiving--heres-a-list?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner                      photo credit: igourmet.comAh, the holiday season! Holiday Specials on TV make our sentiments abound and we find ourselves be... Thanksgiving Kristen Houghton keys Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:25:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d22-What-not-to-discuss-on-Thanksgiving--heres-a-list?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Addiction--the-story-of-Irene-Vilar?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:irenevilar.comReviewing books is generally not something most journalists do in their columns on a recurring basis. We do gladly review books for our colleagues and for other professionals we have met in our line work. It is our ple... addiction abortion Irene Vilar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Addiction--the-story-of-Irene-Vilar?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Youve-grown-as-a-person-he-hasnt--the-key-to-getting-your-life-together-in-sync?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:awilliamhopperBuilding a relationship with someone you love takes time and energy but it is worth the investment. Once you have the basics down pat, life should be comfortable. Occasional arguments and disagreements notwithstanding,... relationships Kristen Houghton individual Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Youve-grown-as-a-person-he-hasnt--the-key-to-getting-your-life-together-in-sync?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-real-key-to-happy-holidays?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner Thanksgiving on a tropical isle? Christmas Eve watching fireworks over the Caribbean? At a ski lodge in front of a fireplace on New Year’s Day?  Spending the holidays relaxing instead of stressed? Yes!!  The key to spending a stress-f... couples in-laws Thanksgiving Kristen Houghton Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-real-key-to-happy-holidays?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Military-Spouses-How-to-Cope-With-Stress?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit: Fort Hood SentinelA project close to Michelle Obama's heart is the well-being of military spouses. She has held roundtable discussions where she has listened  to the personal stories of military spouses at Fort Bragg, women and men... Michelle Obama Kristen Houghton military wives Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Military-Spouses-How-to-Cope-With-Stress?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Choosing-the-right-charity--Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner As the holiday season makes it's inevitable way towards us, I am barraged daily by charities. By mail, at the supermarket, by phone; everyone has a cause that needs my money. All of the causes are good ones, from helping to prevent children’s d... holidays Kristen Houghton charities Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:09:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Choosing-the-right-charity--Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Marrying-your-best-friends-ex?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:istock.wowowowRemember back in high school when your best friend broke up with a boy you liked? All that agonizing about what you would do if that boy asked you out?How long should you wait after the break-up before you could let him kno... marrying your best friend's ex Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:51:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Marrying-your-best-friends-ex?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Happiness-keys-to-a-successful-relationship-with-yourself?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:awilliamhopperphotographyMy friend meteorologist John Elliott of CBS news reminded me today that this week has been designated as The Pursuit of Happiness Week. This makes it a perfect time to use the  happiness key that  ... Kristen Houghton self-help Happiness Week Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Happiness-keys-to-a-successful-relationship-with-yourself?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Happiness-Keys--living-successfully?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner What exactly are ©Happiness Keys? Doors need to be unlocked; so does happiness. Sometimes a lock is so rusted that it takes a tremendous effort to clean away the rust so the key can turn properly. And sometimes you have the wrong key and you hav... happiness Michelle Obama Sandra Bullock happiness keys Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:49:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Happiness-Keys--living-successfully?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner