"Successful Marriage"

1. About This New world



For some marriage can be the most wonderful thing that happened to them. There are people who even say that it’s like a fairy tale come true, coupled with the ever famous “And they lived happily ever after” line. However, what most people do not understand is that getting married means changes. “A lot” of changes!

Yes, finding the man or woman of your dreams is definitely a big milestone in your life. However, things will be much different from how everything was when you were still in the dating stage.

You should keep in mind that you’re not just sweethearts anymore; and that getting married is something that will greatly affect your life one way or another. You’ve got to be prepared for some lifestyle changes!

With that being said, here are some of the most common lifestyle changes that marriage brings about.


Buy One Take One

First and foremost, you should remember that you’re not single anymore! There are two of you, anytime, all the time. Just think of marriage as super glue, which binds you to your partner. There are now two of you to consider every time either of you have a decision on whatever aspect of each of your individual lives.

In regard to “whatever aspect,” this means every tiny bit of detail. Once you get married, keep in mind that all your decisions and actions also affect your spouse. It’s a mutually inclusive situation.


No More Flirting
This is just common sense. If you want to maintain a healthy relationship with your partner loyalty is something you practice at all times under any circumstance.


Two Peas in a Pod


Aside from the sexual aspect which we discuss later, for people who have slept alone in bed since childhood, marriage brings a different dynamic to your life. Suddenly, you have someone sharing your bed every day. You should start getting used to the fact that you’ll be seeing someone else sleeping on the other side of the bed with you every time you wake up. So, if you’re not used to this kind of set-up, then it would probably be best if you buy a bigger bed. This would lessen your feeling of being cramped when you sleep.


Your New Roommate

Other than sharing the bed, you also have to share rooms. When you get married, there’s a small chance that you’d get to have your room decorated with all the Barbie pink (for girls) or checker race car flags (for boys) that you want. Although it is your room, you’d definitely have to consider your partner’s taste. In fact, this doesn’t only apply to your room, but throughout your home.


Know Your Priorities

Getting married also means you should be able to establish your priorities. In married life, there are such things that you call “family affairs”. Thus, you have to make sure that you spend quality time with your family. These family occasions are very important too, just like your next business meeting. Be sure that you are able to make some time for family, no matter how small or large the event.

"Overcoming Addictions"

Introduction To Addictive Disorders

In this guide, the Addictive Disorders discussed refer to health matters dealing with both physical and psychological intense desires or cravings for substances or behaviors that grow into dependency. For example, not only will alcohol and drug dependency be addressed, but addictions dealing with issues like emotional, “things” or “people” attachments. The general concept is that these cravings or yearnings are ongoing in spite of the fact that they cause the addicted person, and at times others, harm at various levels; social, psychological and physical. And on the whole, the addictive disorders that are discussed are considered progressive or advancing in nature, and chronic or lasting for a long period of time, with distinct periods of recurrence.

There are some alarming facts to consider regarding addictive disorders. For instance, a recent report in the National Drug Addiction Recovery Month Kit showed the cost of alcohol and illicit drug use in the workplace, including lost productivity, accidents and medical claims to be an estimated $140 billion per year.

Another fact: every eight seconds, a person dies due to a tobacco-related illness, according to the World Health Organization.

Also, an estimated 28 percent to 30 percent of people in the U.S.A. alone have an addictive substance abuse disorder, a mental health disorder or both, according to a 2002 report by the National Mental Health Association.

And alcohol abuse and dependence occurs four times as much among men over the age of 65 than women in the same age group, according to the Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health, 1999.

With Addictive Disorders being such a large important part of everyday life, this ebook strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of the issues surrounding the disorders. It includes information about some of the top addictions in society today, along with a variety of solutions available to help with treatment and coping, based upon the most recent studies, research, reports, articles, findings, products and services available, so that you can learn more about Overcoming Addictions.

For example, consider the following and decide if it is myth or truth: addicts cannot be medically treated. This is a myth. Some substance addicts can be medically treated via a detoxifying program, followed up by treatment with new medicines like Bupropion (Zyban) and Naltrexone (ReVia). These medicines help people who are refraining from addictive substances to keep their desires for them in check.

Note that the contents here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and all health care planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical and health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview of Overcoming Addictions research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.