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  • The Padilla Family
    • Ernesto F. Padilla (1933-2000)
      • Mikki Lee Padilla
    • Elsie M. Padilla
    • Ernie Padilla
      • Danielle N. Padilla
        • Marissa and Milly
    • Lisa A. Padilla
    • Pete A. Padilla (Dr Pete)
    • Andrew M. Padilla
    • Patti Padilla
    • Stories About the Padilla Family
    • Misc page
      • Ernest F. 1941 – 1950
      • Ernest F. Padilla 1933 – 1940
      • Ernest F. 1951 – 1960
      • Ernest F. Padilla 1933 – 1940
      • Ernest F. 1961 – 1970
      • Ernest F. 1971 – 1980
      • Ernest F. 1981 – 1990
      • Ernest F. 1991 – 2000
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1934 – 1940
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1941 – 1950
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1934 – 1940
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1940 – 1949
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1950 – 1959
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1961 – 1969
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1970 – 1979
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1981 – 1990
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1981 – 1989
      • Elsie M. Padilla 1990 – 1999
      • Elsie M. Padilla 2001 – 2010
      • Elsie M. Padilla 2011 – Present ….
      • Ernie Padilla 1957 – 1959
      • Ernie Padilla 1960 – 1969
      • Ernie Padilla 1970 – 1979
      • Ernie Padilla 1980 – 1989
      • Ernie Padilla 1990 – 1999
      • Ernie Padilla 2000 – 2009
      • Ernie Padilla 2010 – Present …
      • Lisa A. Padilla 1960 – 1969
      • Lisa A. Padilla 1970 – 1979
      • Lisa A. Padilla 1980 – 1989
      • Lisa A. Padilla 1990 – 1999
      • Lisa A. Padilla 2000 – 2009
      • Lisa A. Padilla 2011 – Present …
      • Dr Pete A. Padilla 1961 – 1969
      • Dr Pete A. Padilla 1970 – 1979
      • Dr Pete 1980 – 1989
      • Dr Pete A. Padilla 1990 – 1999
      • Dr Pete A. Padilla 2000 – 2009
      • Dr Pete A. Padilla 2010 – Present ….
      • Andrew M. Padilla 1962 – 1969
      • Andrew M. Padilla 1970 – 1979
      • Andrew M. Padilla 1980 – 1989
      • Andrew M. Padilla 1990 – 1999
      • Andrew M. Padilla 2000 – 2009
      • Andrew M. Padilla 2010 – Present …
      • Patti Padilla 1964 – 1969
      • Patti Padilla 1970 – 1979
      • Patti Padilla 1980 – 1989
      • Patti Padilla 1990 – 1999
      • Patti Padilla 2000 – 2009
      • Patti Padilla 2010 – Present …
      • Padilla Family “Stuff”
      • Padilla Family Activities
      • Padilla Family Pets
      • Padilla Family Vacations
      • Elsie Padilla’s Relatives
      • Misc Padilla Family “Stuff”…
      • Elsie’s Brothers and Sisters
      • Elsie’s Dad & Mom …
      • Elsie’s Extended Family
      • A.I.T. 11-Bravo… INFANTRY
      • Ernie’s Service in Special Forces
      • Service in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
      • Airborne Training – “Jump School”
      • Basic Training
      • Sergeant Padilla’s Military Career…
      • Delta Force
      • Service in the 193rd Infantry Brigade
      • 314 Quitman
      • GOOGS
      • My Brother’s NFL Christmas Gift.
      • Elsie Gets Some Awards from the Denver Mayor…
      • Dave (Richard) Trujillo (1951-1979)
      • Visiting Jake Plummer
      • Our training company faced a 12-mile forced march in the sub-freezing conditions of a Fort Leonard Wood winter. All week our drill sergeants kept reminding us about it!
      • On My Hunt for an Old-School Broncos Logo I Couldn’t Believe What Experienced.
      • Chris Segura
      • School Days (Portraits)
      • Connie W.
      • Diana May / Castellano
      • Val Valdez
      • Loveda Martinez
      • Suzi B.
      • Loyola Salazar
      • Toni Trujillo
      • J. J. W.
      • Alice Trujillo
      • A shy student asked me, “Dr Padilla, are you selling hotdogs?”
      • Mary Martinez
      • Stella Lujan
      • Betty Vasquez
      • Lou Vigil
      • Anselmo Trujillo
      • Ernest F.’s Relatives
      • Ernest F.’s Brothers and Sisters
      • Flora “Flo” Trujillo
      • Mom’s Clever Prank after Visiting Disneyland
      • My Friend Terry and the Blind Lady
      • My Brother’s Way to Get a CLUE
      • Heidi B.
      • Girlfriends
      • Denise Roman
      • Best Friends
  • BOOK LINK: Why We Fall In and Out of Love
    • Table of Contents
    • INTRODUCTION
    • The 15 Keys to Understanding Relationships
      • CH-3 [Key#3]Why We Fall In Love: The Politically Correct Assumptions
      • CH-4 [Key#4] Why We Really Fall in Love: the Cold Hard Truth
      • CH-2 [Key#2] The Temporal Order: Three Stages; Three Different Skill Sets
      • CH-5 [Key#5] The Law Of Reversed Effort: Getting the Opposite Of What You Seek
      • The Law Of Reversed Effort: Getting the Opposite Of What You Seek
      • CH-6 [Key#6] The Principle of Least Interest: Whomever Cares the Least Has the MOST Power
      • CH-7 [Key#7] Saturation / Deprivation: Too Much of A Good Thing Can Be a Bad Thing
      • Love, Hate, versus Indifference: Knowing the Difference Is Vital
      • Pain versus Pleasure: Two Sides of the Same Coin.
      • Your Conditioning Index: Your League On a Scale Of 1-10.
      • Random Reinforcement: A Nearly Impossible Trap to Escape.
      • Who Has A Stronger Sex Drive? Mother Nature Has A Say-So.
      • Passion: Positive versus Negative- Passion Is Still Passion.
      • Gender Differences: Men and Women Are On Different Sheets Of Music.
      • Games People Play: Strategic Interaction.
        • ROLE THEORY
        • PERFORMANCE
        • FRONT STAGE 
        • BACK STAGE
        • PROPS
        • SCRIPTS 
        • “GIVING” INFORMATION 
        • “GIVING OFF” INFORMATION
        • COVERING MOVE 
        • UNCOVERING MOVE 
        • COUNTER-UNCOVERING MOVE 
        •  INVOLVEMENT CONTOUR 
        • TEAM PLAY 
      • CH-1 [ Key#1] “Getting The Cheese”: Learning To Think Outside of the Box
    • GETTING IN: Establishing a Relationship.
      • Should You Always Start Off On Your Best Behavior?
      • When You Date/ Marry, You Also Date/ Marry Friends and Family.
      • You May Have To Kiss a Few Frogs Before You Find a Prince.
      • Understanding Your Competition: They May Actually Be a Hidden Ally.
      • “Settling” versus Patience: You Can’t Rush A Good Thing.
      • Does Your Soul Mate Have To Look Like a Supermodel?
      • Online Dating: Is there a Big Difference?
      • Does Age Matter? (Been There; Done That)
      • No One Wants To Date a Nun Or An Altar Boy.
      • I Can Only Fall in Love Backwards.
    • STAYING IN: Maintaining a Relationship
      • “Settling” versus Patience: You Can’t Rush A Good Thing.
      • “Collecting” Running Water: Facilitating Your Partner’s Escape
      • Have a Backbone: Always Stick Up For Yourself.
      • Is Honesty Always the Best Policy? Should You Lie to Keep the Peace?
      • Jealousy: Dealing with the Green-Eyed Monster.
      • The Six Types of Stimulation: Can “The One” Meet All Six?
        • [1] Spiritual Stimulation
        • [2] Recreational Stimulation
        • [3] Adventurous Stimulation
        • [4] Intellectual Stimulation 
        • [5] Emotional Stimulation
        • [6] Physical Stimulation
      • “Intimacy” Versus Intimacy: A Peek Behind the Curtain.
      • Domestic Violence: Making Excuses for Bad Behavior.
      • Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Is It Possible to Overcome Infidelity?
      • A Couple’s Identity Eclipse: Have Your Own Set of Friends and Interests.
      • The Six Stages of Love: Can Your Relationship Make it Through All Six?
        • Some Common Power Struggles Couples Face
      • Invested Effort.
      • Pornography: Its Easy Accessibility May Turn You Kinky.
    • GETTING OUT: Surviving A Breakup
      • The Three Stages of a Breakup: Denial, Acceptance, Empowerment.
      • Hurt: It’s Inevitable.
      • Initiator versus Partner: Whoever Pulls The Trigger Has a Head Start?
      • Your Transition Person: Coach, Drill Sgt., Sage, True Friend.
      • What Is Considered Progress? It’s All About the Net Gains.
      • The More You Date, the Better You Feel? It’s Likely To Backfire.
      • Your Head on a Swivel: Just When You Let Down Your Guard- BAM!
      • Prepare For the Unexpected: Keep An Open Mind.
      • Gender Differences: Be Willing To Read a Pink Book.
      • RRD: Revisionist Romance Disorder: Remembering Only the Good Stuff.
    • GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THIS WEBSITE
      • SUGGESTED READINGS
      • SUGGESTED WEBSITES
      • REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY
      • Acknowledgments
      • About the Author

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