Better Than Nothing
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Are you considering a new relationship?
Do you seek the partner who is just right for you—the partner who was made to be with you? One of the most naturally enjoyable experiences in life is to be in a satisfying, romantic relationship. Being part of such a relationship is not only rewarding by itself, but it seems to bestow a sense of social achievement. You've arrived! You've accomplished something that has value in our culture. You're an “insider,” not an “outsider.”
But for many reasons, people often find themselves on the outside looking in. They have difficulty developing relationships, or they go from one unsatisfactory relationship to another. At some point, desperation sets in. Unresolved feelings of desperation can lead to panic. And panic can result in a better than nothing relationship.
Why do we often think that anything is better than nothing? Why are we so willing to settle? How do we know when something is better than nothing, and something else is not? Certainly, there are many and varied emotional reasons for this attitude, and the sense of urgency that compels us to do something—anything—right now. If you can't identify with the sample of common reasons, below, just fill in your own.
“I don't want to grow old alone.”
“I want to have children...
...but my biological clock is ticking away.”
...before I'm too old to enjoy them.”
“I feel out of place, being alone.”
“This may be my last chance.
Certainly, no one starts out seeking a better than nothing relationship, but somewhere along the way we settle for less than we deserve. Before you delve into that next new relationship, blindly, I'd like to introduce you to a program that's been developed to help you achieve a quality relationship. This program is entitled BETTER THAN NOTHING because it identifies the signs for someone slipping into a better than nothing relationship. It provides a methodology that enables you to personalize this program and it will aid you in achieving your quality relationship.
The first segment of this program introduces the problems and situations that prevent us from forming quality relationships and identifies the solution.
In the second segment, we begin to personalize this program: identifying and examining those attitudes that will lead you to accept better than nothing relationships, and recognizing the changes you can make!
The third segment provides a simple, enjoyable—yet insightful—method for you to develop and refine a personal inventory (qualities, interests, experiences, needs and wants) with specific examples showing how to develop and refine your uniquely personal profile.
As a direct result of this process, in the fourth segment, you will have defined precisely what is important to you in a relationship, and what to look for in a potential partner (whom I define as your “candidate” for a meaningful relationship).
The fifth (and final) segment will reinforce the positive self-image you have achieved.
If you complete the program, you will have “gone the distance” toward discovering what you want in a relationship. And you'll never settle for something that's “better than nothing.”
Goodbye for now. And good relationships for your future!
Stephen Shore
A lifelong resident of New England, Stephen Shore has worked in public education and in business. As an undergraduate, he studied history, music and education at Bridgewater State. Steve was a Graduate Fellow, in the History Department, at Northeastern University. As a single parent, he has raised two fine sons and—through their acquaintances—a plethora of quasi daughters and sons (the characteristics and namesakes of many appearing in his novels).At this writing, Steve has all three novels in the Annalea Series in publication. He also has published a mystery/crime novel entitled, Sinful Images, and his first western novel, How I Became an Outlaw, by “Chili Beans” Bartlett. He has recently completed a literary novel, Mr. Bithersbee. Another novel, A Hare in the High Grass, is nearly finished, and other works are well begun. Steve obviously lives to write.
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Better Than Nothing - Stephen Shore
Better Than Nothing
by Stephen James Shore
Copyright Stephen James Shore 2012
Published by WriteAbout StephenJShore
Intellectual Properties Unlimited
http://stephenjshore.com/default.aspx
Smashwords Edition
Other titles by WriteAbout StephenJShore available at Smashwords and the Author's website include, the Annalea series: an historical fiction trilogy where mystery, romance and adventure unfold in the remarkable Saga of Annalea.
ANNALEA, PRINCESS OF NEMUSMAR http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/914
http://stephenjshore.com/Annalea.asp
ANNALEA, A PRINCESS IN EXILE http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1193
http://stephenjshore.com/exile.aspx
ANNALEA, A JOURNEY THROUGH STRANGERS—AT JOURNEY'S END http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3887
http://stephenjshore.com/Journey.aspx
The Annalea series is also available at BarnesandNoble.com and many other fine ebook retailers.
Enjoy an offbeat western
The misguided zeal and get rich quick credo of a young cowboy put him on opposing sides of the law at different times. But he no longer seeks to make a name, just a whole lot of dollars. Perhaps he can play on both sides without getting caught in the middle. He rides into the desert on an honorable quest and rides out as the outlaw Chili Beans
Bartlett. But he remains a reluctant outlaw. Let him tell you his story in his own words. HOW I BECAME AN OUTLAW, BY CHILI BEANS
BARTLETT http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12575
http://stephenjshore.com/Outlaw.aspx Also available at BarnesandNoble.com and all other fine ebook retailers.
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