"The World Health Organization defines it as a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind which is characterized by impairment in motor and social skills and language ability. "
"All adolescents or teenagers go through a conflict between autonomy vs dependence. A part of them wants to be independent and look after themselves while the other part fears that they are not capable of doing so and still need their family to do it for them."
"We all have unique patterns of expressing hurt, anger, sadness, disappointment, resentment or rage during a fight. Sometimes these emotions can erupt intensely only with our spouse and no other human on earth"
"It is important not only to understand what the elderly are going through but also to be aware of what we, the caregivers, might be experiencing ourselves."
"Our culture has a large role to play in how we view love and giving. This applies to love not only in romantic relationships but also in how we interact with friends and family."
"The value of healthy open communication in any relationship, especially a marriage, can never be overstated. Prolonged communication problems between spouses can end up seriously damaging a relationship as neither partner truly understands what the other is like."
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