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Most relationship help and marriage advice articles overlook this very common and important issue. Let’s take a humorous look at what to do, or not do, when you accidentally call the love of your life by your ex’s name. The setting: You’re head-over-heels in love with Steven and the last eleven months have felt like a dream. You have so much in common and you’re starting to feel certain that he’s “the one” for you. Steven arrives early Friday evening to help you prepare a romantic dinner. He’s yet to spend the night and you’re hoping that tonight will be different. He’s chopping away at the celery when you lovingly ask, “Jim, would you like another glass of wine?” Deafening silence. Your head spins as the reality of what just happened hits you. Waves of panic follow. Grasping for a thread of hope, you start to rationalize: “His favorite Beatles song is playing, so maybe he was distracted…he’s a little tipsy from the wine, so he probably didn’t even hear me.” But can you be sure? What should you do?

Fact: You just called the new love of your life by someone else’s name.

Fact: There’s a 98.3% chance that s/he heard what you just said.

Fact: Things are going get really uncomfortable really quickly.

Fact: You need a plan. The Name Blunder

No matter how confident or in love you are, you’re not immune to calling your partner by the name of a past lover. The name blunder is most likely to occur when you least expect it, and there doesn’t have to be some deep-seated reason for this slip of the tongue. (It doesn’t mean you subconsciously want your ex back!) Sheer repetition in saying someone else’s name for so long accounts for most of the name blunders that occur. But old habits dying hard probably won’t comfort the person on the receiving end of the name blunder. There’s no way around it: being called “Jim” (when your name doesn’t even start with a “J”) is probably going to put a damper on your plans for a romantic evening. You don’t want marriage or relationship problems taking over because of a little mistake. Relationship help is on the way: How to fix the name blunder

Each solution below is based upon the premise that you need a convincing way to create a mind numbing, disorienting diversion—you must cover up your mistake. Yes, my friend, I am suggesting you take the cowardly way out.

1. The Distraction Technique (aka sleight-of-hand)

In our opening example, the woman who called her new boyfriend (Steve) by her ex-husband’s name (Jim) had several good options available to her. Remember, Steve was looking down at the celery when he was called Jim—being out of Steve’s visual field gave his girlfriend a big advantage she should have jumped on. Here is what she could have done: a) Quickly grab a blunt object and throw it through a nearby window. Since the goal is to distract and disorient the victim of the name blunder (in order to save face), she could have also yelled, “Oh my God! Someone’s trying to break in!” Convincing follow-up is very important: You would then need to act frightened and needy for the next several days (acting startled and tearing up at the smallest sounds). b) She could have set something on fire—something small, of course. (This method is only recommended for trained firefighters.) It’s most effective to let the victim of the name blunder put out the fire. After the fire is extinguished, you will need to act overwhelmed for the rest of the day or evening, and for about a week act as though you had a spiritual awakening. In our example above, whenever Steve tried to broach the name blunder issue, his girlfriend should quickly cut him off and emphatically declare her gratitude for life: “Aren’t we lucky to be alive? I am so grateful for every second we spend together! Life is just so tenuous–I see that now!” c) This one requires ketchup or Tabasco or red food coloring, and a wad of tissue. Since the woman discussed above was in her kitchen, she could have easily pretended to cut herself immediately after calling her boyfriend “Jim.”

Director’s suggestion: pour red substance on hand, cover with tissue, pour more red substance on tissue; scream; partially hide red-covered hand and tissue with “good” hand; keep moving “injured” hand so your partner only gets a glimpse of the “injury”; run into the bathroom and stay there for a minimum of thirty minutes.

Director’s suggestion part 2: While in the bathroom, keep mumbling, “Why won’t it stop bleeding?” In a shaky voice, assure concerned partner through the locked door that you’ll be fine. Heavily bandage hand and when reunited with your lover, ask to lie down and to be held. For the next couple of days complain that the wound still “throbs” and that your doctor told you that “stress of any kind can adversely affect the healing process.”

2. The Faint.

While you have to be pretty shameless for this one, it is effective in covering up the name blunder. It’s best if your partner is looking directly at you. After the last syllable leaves your mouth, act as though you’re light-headed and have to sit down. The effectiveness of this method rests on making your partner feel concerned for you, so give it your best Robert DeNiro or Meryl Streep.

Your partner will make attempts to find out if you’re okay and will try to comfort you. Remain “unresponsive” for about a minute and stare blankly at your partner. After some time has passed, repeat the following: “What just happened? Where am I? When did you get here?”

3. The Name Twister.

The Name Twister is better suited for you cerebral types who prefer words over physicality. Working with multi-syllabic names. In many instances you’ll immediately become aware of your name blunder before the second syllable even leaves your mouth. For example, you’re saying goodnight to Michael after a fabulous date. You’re both walking to his car and you utter, “I really had a great time tonight An (thony).” Good save! You only let the first syllable of your old boyfriend’s name slip. Now for the cover-up: You must quickly think of words that begin with “An.” Don’t worry if your statement with the new word makes sense. Worst case scenario is that you’ll come off looking quirky (quirky = artsy in many circles, and at this stage of the relationship, this will be perceived as endearing). Here are a few examples of The Name Twister in action: “I really had a great time tonight An…thropology is really interesting. I’m thinking of taking a class.” “I really had a great time tonight An…thrax…that’s some powerful stuff. What’s it supposed to be used for?” “I really had a great time tonight An…tarctica…Have you ever gone? I heard it gets pretty cold.” You get the picture. Working with mono-syllabic names. The cover-up with mono-syllabic names is a little more challenging, but the basic premise is the same. You need to find multi-syllabic words that have the same first syllable as the name of your ex. For example, Pat can be changed into patrol or patriarch; Sue becomes super or tsunami; Tim becomes timid and so on. To increase you chances of success with The Name Twister, it is recommended that you look through a dictionary and make up alternative name-words beforehand. While this might take days or even weeks of your time, the strategic advantage this gives you is well worth the time. Conclusion: There you have it, full-proof methods to help you avoid the upsetting fallout of a common relationship dilemma. I realize that you may be the type of person who feels uncomfortable with the idea of using deceptive cover-up methods that may upset your partner. If you’re someone who prefers a marriage or relationship built on integrity rather than tacky cover up tactics, it’s important to remember that while being called by an ex’s name is unpleasant, it’s a common faux pax that occurs because of sheer repetition. If your partner has dated a guy named “Larry” for six years before you came into her life, her brain is very used to saying “L-a-r-r-y.” Try not to make a big deal out of it. What Steve’s girlfriend could have done: Give Steve a heart-felt apology, assure him that she doesn’t have her ex-partner on her mind, and tell him how important he is to her.

By Dr. Richard Nicastro, Ph.D.

https://relationshipminds.com.ng/relationship-help-what-to-do-when-you-call-your-partner-by-an-exs-name/

Hello

Kindly assist with the pass questions
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You guys should be fair enough... How do you expect us to see those tiny names? Haba

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Lukas47:
It appears some of us are looking down on Cadet Officers just because of their age but this action is wrong. A Cadet is an officer, an officer in training. Let's give them their due respect knowing that before April next year we also would be addressed with the title "Cadet Officer" by God's grace.
Thank you.

AMEN (IN JESUS NAME)
TAGGED: 20th OCTOBER 2019.
CADET OFFICER EMMANUEL

This people wey dey shout passion passion, I'm 99% sure it's because of power and money... Everyone knows that passion will die off when you face death. Nobody wants to die... , ....

Lukas47:
I will get this Job because God has given it to me, he has permitted a successful enlistment for me.

I tap in to that power in Jesus name. My name is there.

KODACK:
Quote that oga that's insulting with a sarcastic comment.......and you will get what you want.....lol

Officer KODACK, i wan feel you small. Insult me

Abegi! Someone should insult me too oooo. It makes me feel good... Na beg ooooo. You go insult me taya. Kikikikikikiki

KODACK:
Hehehehe

Alright boss......I'm sure we are already, except you say otherwise

Nooo... Otherwise Ke. I like your spirit.

KODACK:
The D is the difference

OMG! You again? Las las, me and you go be friends.

sikowitz17:
To be honest I use to defend some of you guys when you ask certain questions and people insult you but now...I'm wondering... Would it really kill you if you did a little bit of research on your own How can you not know if you have flat feet?? And you are sending images here again..somebody would even ask to be spoon fed stage by stage on how the online registration is..I mean..if you were really interested and are passionate about this thing...there are some flimsy questions you shouldn't come here to ask...ordinarily reading the requirements on the registration page has answers to some of the questions you guys are asking.

Baba, calm down. We tend to understand information in different ways, the fact that you are smart enough to decipher any information doesn’t mean everybody else can. I will keep hammering on my point, if you don't want to help... Baba keep mute. Simple

They got served

I like him

KODACK:
Guys.....

The ECG, must it be done in a government hospital or we could do it a private hospital??

So, finally you also need someone's help? I too know is a big disease. I thought you already knew everything ni?

[quote author=KODACK post=81476928][/quote]People like you who act like they've known everything, where are they today? Life is easy baba calm down.

Please, don't insult anyone if you don't want to answer their questions just keep mute. You don't have to refer them to read through the thread as well because some things are irrelevant in 2019 compared to 2016 - 2018. Let's be helpful enough, don't act too know. That's why this thread was created in the first place. If you know that you are too big to tell people what you know, just keep mute! Someone else will take it from there, thanks!

After registration, will I be able to print out whatever I want to print? Please I need an answer because I want to register with my phone ASAP.

merit1988:
write ur extra name is the space provided for "other names"....that's what I did

Thank you so much beauty

Handsomebb:
Lol.....I can comprehend, last enlistment I developed knee injury for severe jogging.
All for the passion but it's worth it.

OMG!

Prudent5217:
I have made it a habit of completing at least 3.7km every morning. Just working on trying to complete 4km in atmost 18mins. Not easy but Morale is high

It's not funny bro.... I'm not okay I swear! Body is killing me

I started training yesterday, it's like I want to die. After running round the field 8 times yesterday, I increased it to 10 times to day. Since morning, I don't get myself. My body is aching me plus headache. It's not funny at all. Please if you don't have the gut and mind, don't even try to fill any form. Abeg!

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swaggabrown:
You have not communicated here sir. Pls read through your text again.

Please guys, my State of origin certificate has a different middle name and also my birth certificate middle name. But the birth certificate and state of Origin certificate middle name is the same. Please guys, I need advice. All other documents have the same middle name except the earlier mentioned two.

I want to know if it won't affect me in any way. Just taking all precautions.

Please guys, my State of origin certificate has a different middle name and also my birth certificate middle name. But the birth certificate and state of Origin certificate middle name is the same. Please guys, I need advice. All other documents have the same middle name except the earlier mentioned two.

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I think more people will now know her from today ��� Keep talking folks!!!

You are the one not letting go. Because you were the one who ended the relationship, you still love her. Love scientist have it that the person who ends a relationship first is still having some feelings lingering in their heart. You need to learn to enjoy life outside your past. However, It will be so difficult for you since you get to see her every good day. You won't be able to move on easily. You need to kill all contacts if you will have to heal up.

Majority of people here don't know a pinch concerning relationship. You cannot change the way you cook for a man to get him to eat your food. It will even grow worse. "You cannot buy a man's heart by changing who you are or what you do, he decides what he wants because he is a man and a king." If you need a step by step procedure with feed back, follow my page on Facebook "Relationship Minds". Chat me up and let's solve your issues. Don't worry, it's free of charge. Cheers

You need to know that she wasn't faithful from the start. The guy was all there those times. She couldn't have gone over the relationship within 3 weeks, I'm telling you that she already had this guy....anyways that's not where I'm heading to. Your mistake was that you lived for her and the relationship. It's your fault because you tied your happiness around the relationship. Learn to live for yourself. Be a man not a boy. You can reach me on my Facebook page "Relationship Minds". If you want me to help you with the process of overcoming the relationship and your ex. Cheers

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