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- Stop violence toward women: love is a kind verb - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Dominica ApplegateWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you’re probably not thinking about “relationship advice”, but more about love, romance, and what you are going to do to celebrate. Valentine’s Day is a day that many couples celebrate their love, which is wonderful, but there are also many couples ...
Views: 1740 - April is #SAAM: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Barb MaibergerApril has been designated as 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The issues of sexual assault, is a national issue and profoundly impacts everyone’s community. The purpose of SAAM is to help people become more aware of sexual violence in ...
Views: 1739 - 3 Smart Moves for Women who are Separating - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Nancy KayIf you are considering separating from your husband, you are probably overwhelmed with the emotional swings of wondering what will happen next. You may not even want a divorce and are trying hard to reconcile. During a time like this, you may not realize just how critical it is to take ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - My Husband Wants Me To Move Out: My Husband Asked Me To Leave House - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Wants Me To Move Out: My Husband Asked Me To Leave House Is it possible to save my marriage? If you are one among those who have this question troubling you, then you are possibly in a marriage in which love has evaporated or one which has already been showing signs of breaking up. ...
Views: 1736 - Saving Your Marriage: Proven Ways To Stop Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarAre you having trouble in your marriage? Do you feel like you are at the end of your rope and do not know where to turn? If you want to save your marriage, it is great that you are taking steps to find solutions to stop divorce. Here are some great solutions to help save your marriage and stop ...
Views: 1736 - Selfishness is OK - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Roni Weisberg-RossSelfishness has a negative connotation in our culture; but it’s not selfishness, it’s a lack of empathy that hurts others. While I am no Ayn Rand acolyte, I do agree with her argument in “The Virtue of Selfishness”. Taking care of oneself is not only reasonable; it is necessary – necessary for ...
Views: 1735 - How to Save Your Marriage When One Wants Out: When One Spouse Wants a Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow to Save Your Marriage When One Wants Out: When One Spouse Wants a Divorce Hearing your spouse telling you that they want a divorce can be devastating. This is particularly true if you are still feeling committed to the relationship. When one spouse wants a divorce and the other doesn't, ...
Views: 1734 - Relationships: How Can A Woman Get Over An Abusive Man? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor a woman who has been with an abusive man it is not always easy to move on. And this can be due to the following factors; how severe the abuse was and how the woman responded to the abuse. But no matter what took place or how a woman was able to respond to the abuse that was taking ...
Views: 1734 - My Wife Hates Me and Wants a Divorce: My Wife Says She Hates Me All the Time - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Wife Hates Me and Wants a Divorce: My Wife Says She Hates Me All the Time In a society that we live in now, marriage is not the top priority for most people. They are comfortable with divorce and seek it easily if they are not satisfied in a marriage. There are very few people who still ...
Views: 1733 - How To Get Your Ex Back After Sleeping With Him: Should I Sleep With My Ex - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieHow To Get Your Ex Back After Sleeping With Him: Should I Sleep With My Ex There you are sitting alone on a Saturday nite, eating stale Doritos and watching old re-runs of Seinfeld you have already seen seven times. It would not be so bad except you have an itch, a sexual itch that is, in ...
Views: 1730 - I Suspect My Wife Is Cheating but I Have No Proof: How to Ask Your Partner If They Are Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyI Suspect My Wife Is Cheating but I Have No Proof: How to Ask Your Partner If They Are Cheating Are you convinced that your spouse has been cheating on you? Does your problem now pertain to finding the right strategy on how to confront a cheating spouse? I must say that not rushing with ...
Views: 1730 - Dating Help: Is He Married? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeOne of the most devastating betrayals for a woman is to find out that the man she is dating is a married man. The betrayal goes deeper than a break up. There is rarely, if ever, a chance to confront the man. The relationship will break up just as it is ready to move to the next step. In fact, ...
Views: 1728(2 votes) - Long Distance Marriage Falling Apart: How To Make Long-Distance Marriage Work - Long Distance Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenLong Distance Marriage Falling Apart: How To Make Long-Distance Marriage Work - Long Distance Marriage Problems All you need is love. That is what the films and songs say, but what happens when your love or whole family is living hundreds, or even thousands of miles away in another ...
Views: 1728 - She's Not My Mother - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month; this is to honor the abused. A child can be abused by parents, stepparents, grand parents, siblings, and other relatives. This is a hypothetical story about a child and his mother, however, it could be the story of anyone. In this day and age, ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - My Husband Has New Moves In Bed: Husband Suddenly Trying New Things In Bed - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Has New Moves In Bed: Husband Suddenly Trying New Things In Bed When it comes to love, men often get a bad rap. "You only hear about the guys who are abusive or cheat, but how about the tons of men who are faithful and kind?" ~John "I've been married for over twenty years. I ...
Views: 1723 - How To Ignore Your Ex To Get Him Back: Ignoring An Ex That Dumped You - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenHow To Ignore Your Ex To Get Him Back: Ignoring An Ex That Dumped You "Should I ignore ex-boyfriend to get him back?" The most common mistakes that women make after the breakup is to plead their ex to return back. But on the contrary it pushes the ex further away. So stop following him today! ...
Views: 1722 - My Husband Never Hears What I Say: My Husband Doesn't Listen To My Opinion - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Never Hears What I Say: My Husband Doesn't Listen To My Opinion There must be some reason why some couples excel at marriage and others have such a hard time going at it. Let's face it right here and be honest, marriage is not easy. Having a good marriage means that you and your ...
Views: 1722 - 4 Reasons to Date Your Ex After a Breakup - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Charles ScholarThere are some occasions when it's the right move to date your ex after a breakup. But, how do you know when it's the right move to make? Obviously, this isn't the right choice for all relationships. Some are just not meant to be. That doesn't mean that yours, with a little work from both of ...
Views: 1720 - Haunted By Wife's Past: Have Trouble Dealing With Your Wife's Sexual Past - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHaunted By Wife's Past: Have Trouble Dealing With Your Wife's Sexual Past Are you having trouble dealing with your wife's sexual past, and now it's really starting to affect your marriage in a negative way? Believe me, you're certainly not alone in this, and I had trouble with this myself ...
Views: 1720 - Separated Husband Doesn't Miss Me: I Want To Make My Separated Husband Miss Me So Much That He Comes Home - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenSeparated Husband Doesn't Miss Me: I Want To Make My Separated Husband Miss Me So Much That He Comes Home Your husband just walked out, and said he wants a separation, and you are trying to figure out how to get your partner in life back. Here are some basic principles to follow if you need ...
Views: 1720 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Attract Friends Who Are Abusive? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could be in a position where their friendships are generally fulfilling, they could also have people around them who make their life harder than it needs to be. This is then going to be similar to how one can eat food that is good for them or they can eat food that ...
Views: 1719 - 6 Tools for Resiliency in Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownResiliency and Recovery have a nice ring. The two R’s! Having a backbone makes this process a lot easier. Resiliency is having the ability to adapt in the face of adversity. The more you know yourself, the greater your self-awareness, and the greater your backbone, the greater your chance ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Husband Cheated I Kicked Him Out: I Kicked My Husband Out For Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHusband Cheated I Kicked Him Out: I Kicked My Husband Out For Cheating Infidelity is considered as one of the primary causes which impacts the integrity of a marriage, even resulting in divorce. Learning that your partner is cheating on you can be the worst pain in the world. Many believe it ...
Views: 1717 - Is Your Family Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Darlene LancerProbably, and you’re in the majority. The term “dysfunctional family,” once used only by professionals, has become popular jargon in America where dysfunctional families are the norm due to cultural values, a high divorce rate, and widespread addictions – from prescription drugs to exercising, ...
Views: 1717(3 votes) - Self Help for Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceSelf help for depression... One of the saddest things about this illness is that it makes you feel very alone. You feel trapped within yourself as if things are happening to you which you have no control over and which cannot in any way be stopped but you also feel as if you are going mad ...
Views: 1716 - Healing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardHealing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence Definition of Abuse: Anything less than nurturing is abuse. As the description of one of Alice Miller’s foundational books states, 'Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs, and ...
Views: 1715 - Ways to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back in Love With You After Break Up! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Phillip TomRelationships can be complicated things. You can be crazy about a man who someday lets you know that he is not in love with you any longer and he wants to call it a quit. It is shocking and it actually makes you feel as though you can’t move on without him. Your emotions are going to be ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - I Dumped Him and He Hasn't Called: After A Breakup and He Doesn't Call - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Amora StevieI Dumped Him and He Hasn't Called: After A Breakup and He Doesn't Call You dumped your boyfriend and now you just don't know what to do to win him back? Guys behave different then women in this kind of situation - they are more closed in themselves, it's harder for them to forgive and ...
Views: 1714 - Warning! Bad Boys may be dangerous to your emotional health! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship Coach(Note: Bad Boys is a metaphor for toxic partners. Just flip the pronoun to female depending on your relationship). Bad Boys are everywhere. The corporate office, the gym, your neighborhood, a charity gala or the backyard bbq. Before they end up in your heart and in your bed, it will be in ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Cycle of Abuse and How to Leave - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Rhonda NeelyThe Cycle of Abuse and How to Leave Eleven years ago I was married to an abuser. Before I met him I had very high self-esteem (maybe even a little too high), was happy in my career, and pretty much worked and got whatever I wanted. Life was good. After I married Justin, he started showing ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - Islam: Religion of Peace or an Abomination Birthed by Failed Vatican Strategy to Reclaim Jerusalem? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome is “the Mother of Abominations” including Islam. The Bible describes well the destiny of both and projects war with militant Islam and the defeat of Iran. America gets “payback” as suggested by the conquest of Babylon by the Medes and Persians (Iraq and Iran). In his book, The ...
Views: 1709 - I Can't Live With My Husband Anymore: I Can't Stand My Husband Right Now - Reasons To Stay Married When You Aren't In Love Anymore - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from Jennifer SageI Can't Live With My Husband Anymore: I Can't Stand My Husband Right Now - Reasons To Stay Married When You Aren't In Love Anymore Today's popular thinking is that you should stay married only as long as you are in love with your spouse. Once you are no longer in love you are expected to move ...
Views: 1708 - My Husband Starts Fights Then Blames Me: Husband Wife Fight Solution - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Starts Fights Then Blames Me: Husband Wife Fight Solution In a relationship it is important to establish rules for how to handle conflict. A conflict occurs when two people want different things at the same time. Here are seven rules that will greatly help when trying to resolve ...
Views: 1707 - Dear Dr. Romance: I was reduced to a house maid - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I fell in love and married a man from another city. We have been married for three years. I livedwith his family, which included his parents and his three younger sisters, plus children. In my eastern culture, we mostly live with our inlaws. My mother in law's ...
Views: 1705 - My Husband Makes Me Cry And Doesn't Care: How To Save Your Marriage If Your Husband Is Falling Out Of Love - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Makes Me Cry And Doesn't Care: How To Save Your Marriage If Your Husband Is Falling Out Of Love In case it has reached a point where you realize that your husband is falling out of love, the revelation is likely to hurt you greatly. This is due to the fact that you still love him ...
Views: 1704 - My Husband Uses Me Financially: Husband Lied About Debt - Marriage And Heading Off Money Conflicts - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Uses Me Financially: Husband Lied About Debt - Marriage And Heading Off Money Conflicts While many people may not believe that money - or its lack - can have a material impact on their marital relationship, perhaps surprisingly a good 80% of divorces are the result of conflict over ...
Views: 1703 - Registration in a Hospital in Chinese Language - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from james tomaThe purpose we learn mandarin is to communicate with others more convenient and live a better life in china. As ordinary people, we inevitably need to go to hospital for consultation. Today I will show you the registration in a hospital in Chinese language. 护士：早上好！请问您需要挂哪个科室？ ...
Views: 1703 - Anger can be explained, there is no excuse for rage, ever - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Philippe MoisanAnger happens daily. There are many situations that can make it come out. Here are a few examples : 1. A driver just passed right in front of you 2. You get hit from behind while standing in a bus 3. Your child breaks something precious 4. Somebody just put you down 5. ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - How To Stop Doubting My Wife: Coping With Doubts After Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Stop Doubting My Wife: Coping With Doubts After Marriage You know that you are in love with your partner, after all, that was the sole reason you entered into a fully committed relationship with them and into marriage. However for some people, even though they are very happy married ...
Views: 1700 - How Toxic Relationships Affect PTSD - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatHow Toxic Relationships Affect PTSD The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: ...
Views: 1696 - How To Make Him Realize He Needs You: How To Make Him Realize Your Worth After Breakup - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieHow To Make Him Realize He Needs You: How To Make Him Realize Your Worth After Breakup You were dumped. The pain that comes along with that is difficult to compare to anything else. You feel such a sense of rejection and even though some time may have passed since the two of you broke up, you ...
Views: 1695 - How to Tell If Your Ex Likes You Still - Know If Your Ex Still Loves You! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Phillip TomDo you want to get back your ex, however they are giving you confusing signs? Would you like to know what your ex is thinking and tap into their emotions about you? If you want to know if your ex still has strong feelings for you, so you can eventually clear all the mixed signals up and win back ...
Views: 1693 - Relationship Killers: Anger and Resentment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2017 from Darlene LancerAnger hurts. It’s a reaction to not getting what we want or need. Anger escalates to rage when we feel assaulted or threatened. It could be physical, emotional, or abstract, such as an attack on our reputation. When we react disproportionately to our present circumstance, it’s because we’re ...
Views: 1693(2 votes) - You Know You Are Safe When You Can Sit Naked On The Toilet - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Lisa OliverFor thousands of women all over the world the concept of domestic abuse is a part of their daily lives. But while many unaffected people in society presume that the only danger a woman (or child) is in is during a physical or sexual attack, the reality is that women who live with an abusive ...
Views: 1693 - Secret Behind Your Choice - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWhy the Nice biscuits are nice? I do not know if you think they are nice. Anyhow, there could be several reasons for them to be nice : They are sweet They are inexpensive They are available Some has brought them for you Being a child, your mother used to offer them to you Your friend ...
Views: 1692 - The Power of Text Messages in Winning Back Your ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Franklin FashayaGetting your ex-boyfriend back is a decision you can reach after realizing his importance in your life. It depends on who ended the relationship for you to strategize on how to bring him back. There are several ways you can use, one simple method that is common and you probably prefer in getting ...
Views: 1692 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Can I Stop a Stalker? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Are you familiar with men who won't leave women alone? I'm just trying to understand why someone would STALK me for well over a decade and, during that time, systematically destroy my life because I refused to be in an abusive relationship with him. He didn't seem to ...
Views: 1691(3 votes) - How to Get Over Someone Fast - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonThe love of your life has just walked out on you and you are emotionally shattered. You feel completely alone, heartbroken and desolate. And now you are wondering how to get over someone fast and get over the breakup? Here are certain points to consider getting over the hurt and pain that ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - When Love Hurts to Work - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Written by: Renee L. Richardson When Love Hurts to Work How many times have you found yourself smack in the middle of an intimate relationship of which just doesn’t work? The mere thoughts of how we longed to see this person in particular pierces our hearts like a spear. What could’ve ...
Views: 1691 - My Ex Boyfriend Still Has My Stuff: Ex Boyfriend Holding My Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Boyfriend Still Has My Stuff: Ex Boyfriend Holding My Stuff A common question a woman will ask after a breakup when she wants to get back together with her ex is, "How do I know my ex boyfriend still misses me?" When you still have feelings for an ex, it's human nature to want to know ...
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