Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Finding Love with Relationships

Mom and dad are in the kitchen roaming about with dad swigging down his last drop of coffee and mom tidying up after the kids have ate and rushed off to school. The two kiss each other as they rush out the door heading off to work. Mom heads one direction, dad goes another direction, and finally they both meet their destination.

At work, the hours go by and tasks are completed, but as mom sits at her desk, her mind begins to wonder. “What do I cook for supper?” she

thinks. Her mind continues racing as she recalls the Parent Teachers Conference the following week. Mom now has to find time off work to join the meeting, and hopes that her children are doing well in school. When she arrives home, she cooks, cleans and finds time to relax after a busy schedule. Dad has already hit the couch watching the latest news, while the kids are in their room doing homework.

A common relationship is ongoing, and the next week mom makes the Parent Teacher Conference all to find that her children are failing in school. She thinks, “Have I encouraged my children enough?” Mom begins to blame her self, and when she arrives home anxious to talk with her husband, she finds him absence. Dad had to work late again to meet his deadlines, so she calls the office where dad works and dad is not answering the phone. Later that evening dad comes home. The kids are in bed and mom is sitting aimlessly staring into the space, when dad says, “Hi honey, how was your day?”

Mom frustrated and confused snaps, “How was your day.” Dad shoots her a curious look and says, “I am sorry honey, I had to work late again.” Mom shots back with a hint of anger, “Why didn’t you answer the phone when I called.” She walks up to her husband and smells a reek of alcohol on his breath. “You worked late, huh,” she stammers with a hint of “yea right.” Dad stares for a moment and says, “Ok, I did stop off for a few drinks at the local tavern, I was only there for an hour, I swear.” Mom stares haplessly at him for a moment and turns on her heals, storming out of the room.

What do you think will happen next? As we can see we have love and relationship, and a family arrangement, but something is missing to make this relationship stand. We can review the scenario together to see which elements needed to make this relationship solid. In the first scene, family arrangement is in tact since it takes two to work to make ends meet. Thus, the parents are readying for work, while the children are heading off to school. Mom has done her job in preparing breakfast, and kissing dad as he rushes off to work.

Mom has also attended the meeting, and adhered to her motherly and spouse duties, and has worked at her job. Would it help if dad helped her along in the kitchen and around the house, since mom has two jobs? Yes, it would help. Still, this is only one of the elements to make a relationship stand. Sharing is always a good thing in love and relationships. When two people share, it brings them together.

Mom has emotions that are instigating trouble, since she is blaming her self for her children’s failure, and shows those emotions when dad comes home with the reek of alcohol on her breath. Dad doing as he pleases, would not like it if the tables turned.

Obviously, mom is feeling frustrated and appears to take it out on dad, which makes him think or readers believe that mom is emotional. However, mom expressed her feelings with assertiveness and disagreement; still she stormed out of the room, leaving the conversation hanging in the air. We see a lack of communication in this family, since from the beginning of the story to the end; we did not hear communication between the children, mom or dad. We also need respect to make this relationship stand.

Reasons for Breakdown in love

Common causes that lead to divorce and/or separation include jealousy. Other problems such as abuse, bigamy, adultery, guilt, abandonment, imprison, conflicting beliefs, inconsideration, disrespect, and lack of commitment in general.


Jealousy comes in two forms. One form is harmful while the other form is legit. Jealousy delivered in disposition of attitude and/or feelings often cause harm, while zealous forms of jealousy enforce love. Zealous is a watchfulness eye that looks out for the loved one. Zealous mates will work hard to make sure harmful objects or persons are not in the way of true love. Zealous persons will labor throughout the relationship to deliver and fulfill needs to their mate.

Jealousy acted out on hurt emotions can, only further the problem. If a man has a wandering eye, of course this is wrong, since it is showing disregard and lack of respect to the mate. The action also tells the mate that if someone else came along the man may stray. The action further tells the mate that lust is the partners may focus, thus elements of love that make the relationship firm are non-existing, or lacking.

Of course, the mate may feel jealous and with good cause, but allowing the emotions to override thought will only enforce the inappropriate behaviors of the partner.

Inappropriate habits and behaviors, which include careless viewing of programs, or careless consideration in choices overall can increase jealousy, since the emotions become triggered. If the partner has a habit of watching nude programs, pornography, or else reading materials of such content, he/she is lacking respect for the mate. Thus, obvious reason for jealousy exist (zealous) since the mate is wronged, thus the relationship will have problems.

When a person loves another person, the mate will hold the up most attention to the partner. A man that loves his wife will not be looking at other women with sexual eye, or else with intentions of spicing up the relationship. Rather, the man will take pleasure and enjoyment with his mate’s makeup, and find pleasure, satisfaction and joy from the person. Women are not objects of sexuality, or entertainment, however women as well as men are objects, since both work with the other to breakdown relationships.

Thus, this type of relationship is a one-way street, since one partner is self-devoted, and focuses on lust, while the other partner is working alone to keep a relationship alive.

Abuse is another form of disrespect, inconsideration and an action that breaks down relationships. Love may exist on one end of the relationship, but at the other end hate lurks the chambers of the hurting souls. When a man and/or women strike their mate, especially a man, since physically he is stronger, thus, love is not evident. Women that abuse good men that will not hit a woman are poor excuses of women. Likewise, men that batter women are poor excuses of human beings. Men, are guided to love their mate as them self. When a man strikes his mate, the bible clearly states that any man treated his wife treacherous will meet the wrath of God. Thus, the hate inside these types of men has no room for love and commitment. These types are surefire illustrations of self-devotion and self-gratification.

When a mate commits an act of adultery or fornication with another individual outside of the relationship, thus the person is showing disregard and inconsideration to the partner in the relationship. When the mate continues the deceitful treatment against the mate by lying, thus over time the relationship will fail, since God has a way of making the light known to others.

When a person commits bigamy, adultery or fornication outside a relationship, thus the person is saying to the mate that you have no worth to me.

Thus, adultery or acts inappropriate in relationships often lead to guilt. Guilt is the number one force that will consume the mind and eat at it until someone snaps. When a person lives on good standards and beliefs, thus, it leaves little room for guilt therefore a relationship will stand.

Guilt Destroying Love and Relationships

When the mind allows guilt to take over, it will tear down relationships, especially if the partner fails to come to terms and agreement with self. To determine if your mind is full of guilt you must ask your self-questions. What did you do so wrong that would offend your partner that cannot be forgiving?

Guilt can break the mind down to the point of no return. Guilt is more than a mistake made; rather it is a violation against rights, humanity, belief, tradition, standards, and love.

When a person fails in a relationship, they may feel a measure of guilt. Thus, confronting the problem now can remove the guilt and make the relationship work. When people confront their problems, it often leads to workable agreements. When procrastination, or else lying to cover the wrong continues the mind consumes itself with emotions based on guilt.

Guilt occurs when conscious actions or thoughts interfere with someone else’s rights, or else against the own person’s beliefs. Mistakes leading to guilt depend on the situation, but for the most part wrongs can lead to right if humanity exists.

If a person commits adultery, thus the problem is solvable if the person acted out of emotion, rather than thought and commits to restoring trust. Of course, actions, effort, behaviors and habits must show the mate that the mistake will never occur again. It depends on the mate but some will forgive, while others may take the insult of the partner letting them know their worth in the relationship to heart and may decide separation and/or divorce is the way out. Adultery is stating to the mate that you have no worth. If the mate decides to forgive, thus you must do your part and allow the guilt to turn into effort to restore trust. You will need consideration, loyalty, compassion, honesty, and may even need to tell your every move for a while during the course of restore. A person with true remorse will work hard, regardless of what he/she needs to do to restore trust.

If a person violates the right of the partner, thus, it depends on the magnitude of violation, but in most instances, it is workable. People act out of emotions and impulses at times, and will often act out of lust occasionally. When the emotions, impulses and desires take control (depending on the length of time control is enforced), the person may do things he or she ordinarily would not do.

Thus, adultery is a justifiable reason to divorce or separate from the spouse, but looking at the entirety of the circumstance can help a person decide. Was the spouse enticed by another individual to commit the act, while the spouse was feeling vulnerable? Still, vulnerability is no excuse on the spouse’s part, but if enticement is the case, then two people wronged you. Was the other person in the act deceived? Did your mate lead the person to believe that he/she was not in a commitment?

Examining the entirety of the act can help the mate determine the direction the relationship is heading, and help the other partner decide what he/she needs to do to make things right again.

Divorce is an attack on the emotions, since a trigger hits the heart and emotions and creates pain, sorrow, hurt, sadness, et cetera. Divorce is showing a disregard for the marriage arrangement unless true reasons for divorce are evident. Thus, divorce should only be considered if the mate commits adultery, abuses the partner, or fails to commit in the relationship arrangement, and/or if death occurs.

If you are in a relationship and your mate committed an insulting act against you, such as adultery. Thus, considering the entirety will help you make a wise decision. If another person enticed your mate on vulnerable grounds, thus consider your partner by asking what were, you thinking at the time. If your mate responds by saying I wasn’t thinking, thus you can ask, what makes me think it won’t happen again? If your mate is sincerely sorry, he/she will let you know by words, action, emotions, thoughts, and tone spoken.

Entertainment and Media Breaking Down Love and Relationships

Media will argue when writers or protestors stand up and state what harm entertainment and media causes in love and relationships. While the source can argue the evidence and patterns trailing behind us proves them liars.

Entertainment today enforces sexuality and violence while breaking down the rules of honesty, trust, faithfulness, loyalty, self-control, et cetera. Couples today sit in front of television for hours, or listen to all types of music for hours instead of joining in family activities. Children today consume their time playing video games, listening to harmful music, and engaging in viewing of harmful television programs. While the media says we all have our own choices, it is difficult

to make good choices when you turn on the television and nudity, violence, profanity, and other inhumane activities are going on, on every station turned.

Nowadays, television is beyond open. Many people will use the term open mind to get their way. Open-minded people will not engage in harmful viewing, behaviors, actions, sound, et cetera, rather this types of minds will utilize the tools that prevent them harm.

When couples spend hours watching harmful movies, listening to painful sounds, or else engaging in hours of video play they are not taking the time to live, learn and love.

Entertainment enforces behavior. If the entertainment is good then good results will come of the activity, or engaging. On the other hand, if entertainment is bad then harm will result. It may not appear obvious at the onset, but over the course of the relationship, the traces of harm will creep in and out of the cracks.

Examples of harm caused by inappropriate entertainment, which lead to the breakdown in relationships is visual in the following illustration: *A young mother joined in a relationship after giving birth to another child. The woman’s standards and belief was firm, while the husband’s degree of humane stooped to the level of today’s way of thinking. The mother traditional and submissive to the husband worked effortless to make the family arrangement work, while the children and husband joined in inhume viewing and behaviors of entertainments. Overtime the children became aggressive and acting out of violence each time rules were set in the household. The father inconsiderate and lacking the ability to love rarely helped the mother with discipline and control of the children’s behaviors, rather he enforced the wrongful conduct. Over time the woman after dishing out years of long-suffering, love, hope, et cetera fell into the charts of divorce when the husband committed adultery. The husband sold drugs, administered drugs, and solicited prostitution while encouraging the children to do the same. The children later appeared in court for criminal persecution, as well the husband landed in court facing charges against him. The family fell apart by divorce, lack of communication, inactive family participation, and harmful entertainment. While each family member came from broken homes, the mother had the wisdom (if only the others would listen) to make a productive relationship, while demonstrating true love.

As you can see, what you feed the mind comes out over time. The mind controls the body, including wellness, productivity, performance, et cetera. When the mind is fed garbage, it will gradually show in behaviors, case studies, patterns, habits, et cetera.

The term what you eat is who you, are, is not a joke. Rather it is a statement backed with evidence and truth. Likewise, what you put in the mind enforces what will come out over time. If you are spending hours on a couch watching movies, thus you are stating to your mate that the person is not interesting enough to move you to share time together. What is your mate doing that makes you feel this way? Sometimes a mate does nothing to enforce this negative reaction from the partner; rather it is their way of thinking, and their level of standards. When couples join to make love, they are joining to stand together through thickness and thin, better or worse, sickness and health until death says their love is no more.

This scenario is hypo-theorized since the content requested in this article is in original nature, thus quoting is not permitted. However, the story is illustrated from a real-life experience.

Humanity, Love and Relationships

Humanity is an element that enforces love and relationship. Humanity illustrates humane, and shows qualities of human creation throughout the course of the lifetime. Humans have mechanisms created inside of them that compose all the

elements that make love grow. The elements of trust, honesty, hope, dreams, loyalty, faithfulness, self-control, long-suffering, communication, listen, hear, et cetera makeup a human being. Compassion, consideration, emotions, thoughts, fantasies, and strength also compose a human being.

When a person lacks humane, humanity love and relationships are short-lived, and rarely does the person live a productive lifestyle.

Humans come in all forms, and sometimes-mental patterns are off balance due to mental illnesses, physical ailments, and/or ungodly teachings. Opinions, theories and philosophy often lead up to problems throughout human existence simply because everyone thinks they have all the answers to the questions that promote life.

Persons with mental illnesses are often left without love, since philosophers or therapists left the notion in people’s heads that these people are not capable of loving someone else. This has proven throughout the years to be an outright lie, since mental ill people love everyday, and often seek out true love and provides devotion to their relationships. Sure, there are few types of people that do not have the ability to love (or else love the way humanity expects), but these types of people often have mental illnesses that include dangerous ailments.

Psychopathic individuals have developed relationships and worked through the relationships, but still these people often cause harm, or have harmful intentions. Many believe that psychopathic minds are dangerous minds, or murderous minds, but this is not true. Thus, theories, opinions and philosophers have left a trail of broken relationships by inserting notions into minds around the world.

Down through the years lack of humanity has lead to failure in love and relationships. Inhumane acts consist of lacking respect for mates. When a person fails to respect the mate, the relationship often deteriorates if the partner fails to learn to respect the right of the other.

Again, this is where beliefs and standards come in, since stepping on your mates belief and standards often leads to chaos. The traditions and basic laws of love and relationships are ever altering, which most times guides love into the wrong direction. At what time persons are, give the wrong impression about how love works the minds of humanity turn into an evolutionary root that leads to nothing. Thus, belief, traditions, and standards are the root of humankind and when those roots are altered by influential notions relationships tend to become frustrating rather than loving.

Many times a relationship can find resolve in both parties work together to remove the problems that cause destruction. Jealousy is one of the leading causes of divorce and separation, yet jealousy is understated and overstated in most instances. A couple may strike out of jealousy for various reasons including one partner making more income than the other partner does. Thus, this is a common problem in the world and many of the complainers are men.

Men focus on pride and dignity often, which creates another problem in relationships and love. When the spouse or partner is not meeting his demands, chaos and arguments usually develop. Thus, nowadays it takes two people, or rather four people to make ends meet. Therefore, amount of income generated in the home should not be a problem, rather a reward if financial obligations are met.

Other problems such as lack of performance in love and relationship drain partners and thus separation and/or divorce often results. When one partner is not fulfilling his/her obligations, or else using sex as a weapon to get their way; or else showing lack of interest in the other partner, failure surely will follow.

Thus, relationships include giving and taking. When one partner is giving more than the other is, failure is surely to result. Giving includes intimacy, caring, sharing, et cetera. When two people share they are giving the best of each other, thus the relationship often leads to love. Giving is one of the elements that compose love, yet other mechanisms are essential to make love last.

Ask Your Lawyer

When looking for a lawyer to handle a personal legal matter, you can usually find one by contacting the local bar association or an attorney referral service in your area. If those don’t pan out, try the state bar association or word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied friends, family members, or coworkers. After getting the names of two or three attorneys that specialize in the area for which you need assistance, make an appointment to “interview” each lawyer before you decide which one to retain as legal counsel. Some lawyers offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your case and see whether client and attorney suit each other. Here are some questions you may want to ask:


1. How long have you specialized in this type of law? If the attorney has recently switched from probate to criminal law, and you are accused of committing a crime, you may want to look for a more experienced attorney. On the other hand, perhaps this attorney has been assisting a partner with criminal cases, or has done extensive work in this area previously. Find out if there is enough evidence to warrant your trust in this particular attorney for handling your case.


2. What are your fees? Never retain an attorney who is vague about the cost of his or her services, or about the type of expenses you may have to pay. While it is natural to be unsure of an exact price for copying, telephone, and postage costs, the attorney should be able to give you a ballpark figure, as well as any potential costs for expert testimony, including depositions, interrogatories, or videotaping sessions and travel fees. Try to get an estimate in writing of at least the attorney’s fee. Many charge by the hour or by the procedure, such as a $1,500 divorce. Others are required to collect a portion, like one-third, of any awards made in personal injury cases, for example.


3. What are the chances of success for my case? This will apply to issues of litigation where you are suing someone in court. You want to get a percentage, like 60 percent or 20 percent, of what the outcome is likely to be. For other types of cases, such as estate planning, you can change the question to relate to matters involving your anticipated estate plan with applicable taxes.


4. How often can I expect to hear from you? A competent attorney should be in regular contact with a client to provide status updates, even if there isn’t much to report. A monthly phone call, email, or letter will help to allay worries and confirm hearing dates so that you don’t get disconnected from the legal process for months at a time.


5. What is the likely course of my case? Your attorney should be able to give you a clear outline of what to expect. Some types of cases might require a few meetings with the attorney. Others might demand court appearances and deposition sessions. Sketch a timeline of projected activity so you can plan accordingly.


After comparing attorney responses to your questions, you may be in a better position to choose the attorney who will work most effectively to protect your interests.

Income Tax

You've been feeling uneasy (perhaps even guilty) because you've failed to report your under the table business income. Perhaps you've never filed a tax return, even though you know you owe money. Finally, you contact an accountant to resolve the situation.

Although it is commendable that you are trying to correct matters, hiring an accountant to do these delinquent returns could be a big mistake. The reason why is because tax evasion is a criminal offence or felony. You might also be subject to civil action.

Would you hire an accountant to defend you in a criminal proceeding? Not likely. You would be wise to hire a qualified attorney.

First of all, lawyers have something called solicitor-client privilege (also known as attorney-client privilege or legal advice privilege). This basically means that things you tell your lawyer when seeking legal advice are confidential and can't be used against you. Even written records can be covered by this privilege.

On the other hand, your accountant can be compelled to testify against you and all records in his possession can be demanded by the authorities.

Second, your lawyer can prepare a legally binding agreement that can protect you. In return for your coming clean, the tax authorities may agree not to charge you criminally and, in some cases, even reduce penalties or tax liability.

If your accountant tried to do the same thing, they could demand all information about you. Your accountant would not be protected by solicitor-client privilege.

If, say, your accountant filed your tax return from ten years ago on your behalf, the tax authorities could still charge you with tax evasion, despite the fact that you are obviously trying to rectify matters (albeit a bit late).

It is even possible that your accountant could get into trouble for failing to report your delinquency. On the other hand, your lawyer can't be compelled to testify against you, being protected by solicitor-client privilege. Your lawyer may also have his own in-house accountant in order to protect you.

Your lawyer (specializing in criminal and tax law) will likely negotiate an agreement with the tax authorities before filing any tax returns.

Therefore, if there is a good chance you could be charged criminally for your failure to file tax returns or properly report income or expenses, don't see your accountant. Instead, consult a lawyer specializing in such matters before you file or amend any returns.

Income Tax

You've been feeling uneasy (perhaps even guilty) because you've failed to report your under the table business income. Perhaps you've never filed a tax return, even though you know you owe money. Finally, you contact an accountant to resolve the situation.

Although it is commendable that you are trying to correct matters, hiring an accountant to do these delinquent returns could be a big mistake. The reason why is because tax evasion is a criminal offence or felony. You might also be subject to civil action.

Would you hire an accountant to defend you in a criminal proceeding? Not likely. You would be wise to hire a qualified attorney.

First of all, lawyers have something called solicitor-client privilege (also known as attorney-client privilege or legal advice privilege). This basically means that things you tell your lawyer when seeking legal advice are confidential and can't be used against you. Even written records can be covered by this privilege.

On the other hand, your accountant can be compelled to testify against you and all records in his possession can be demanded by the authorities.

Second, your lawyer can prepare a legally binding agreement that can protect you. In return for your coming clean, the tax authorities may agree not to charge you criminally and, in some cases, even reduce penalties or tax liability.

If your accountant tried to do the same thing, they could demand all information about you. Your accountant would not be protected by solicitor-client privilege.

If, say, your accountant filed your tax return from ten years ago on your behalf, the tax authorities could still charge you with tax evasion, despite the fact that you are obviously trying to rectify matters (albeit a bit late).

It is even possible that your accountant could get into trouble for failing to report your delinquency. On the other hand, your lawyer can't be compelled to testify against you, being protected by solicitor-client privilege. Your lawyer may also have his own in-house accountant in order to protect you.

Your lawyer (specializing in criminal and tax law) will likely negotiate an agreement with the tax authorities before filing any tax returns.

Therefore, if there is a good chance you could be charged criminally for your failure to file tax returns or properly report income or expenses, don't see your accountant. Instead, consult a lawyer specializing in such matters before you file or amend any returns.