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- The Love Within - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Renee L Richardson, M.Ed.Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. Knowing the "Love" Within: 1/6/2017 So many times, we find ourselves sitting on the wayside of love, extremely disappointed, hurt and totally exhausted; simply because we failed to receive the love of which we have given. Were our expectations too high? Did we ...
Views: 1513 - How Psychological Abuse Damages Your Self. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Christiana StarPsychological abuse leaves no visible marks and often remains hidden within families, romantic relationships, toxic individuals and groups, cults and organisations of various religious and non-religious orientations. However, it is at least as damaging as the more explicitly violent forms of ...
Views: 1512 - Could you be living with a narcissist? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Rhonda RabowWe all have had times in our lives when we felt our partner , parent, child or friend was selfish, unsympathetic and difficult. We may even have accused them of being a narcissist. Behaving badly, lacking empathy and being selfish, though not desirable traits, does not alone define you as a ...
Views: 1510 - When Your Partner Is the One Knocking Down Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanHave you ever come across an individual who knocks you down, tear you down over everything that you are about? S/he will criticize you, condemn you and basically let you know or feel that you are an idiot for even thinking what you are thinking or doing what you are doing. Then several ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - 5 Signs You Are in an Abusive Marriage (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownAre you controlled or in a partnership? Abusive marriages come in different forms. Most people are quick to think of "physical abuse" but there are definitely other acts of abuse that detriment the wellbeing of individuals at the hands of their domestic partner. 1. Physical Abuse In ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Choking Off The Roots Of Anger - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charles SteedWe’ve become a society of free expression. These days people are encouraged to open up and just let their feelings flow. Of course, there are plenty of acceptable ways to do this as well as some very unacceptable methods of expression. In most cases anger is one method that causes significant ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am a maid and a sex toy not a wife - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:Me and my husband just recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary. I bought my husband a small gift and when I ask what he got me- he told me I was not worth getting anything. This really hurt, my husband does not show any kind of affection or consideration for other ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Domestic Violence: The Downfall of Domestic Violence—Part Five, in a Series of Six. - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“I am a survivor of domestic violence. Three of my closest and dearest friends never knew the hell I lived through during my battlefield. Victims are the best at hiding our secrets from the world. Our shame and blame defines us, strips our souls, and masks our identities.” – Dr. Gayle J. ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - If Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You - Signs He Still Wants You Back WILL Be There! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou and your ex boyfriend were so angry with each other at the time the relationship ended that you are sure that you will never be able to get back together with your ex boyfriend. But, love can't simply be turned on and off, therefore if your ex boyfriend still love you, the signs your ex ...
Views: 1506 - My Husband Doesn't Seem Interested In Me Sexually: Why Is My Husband Not Interested In Me Sexually - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Doesn't Seem Interested In Me Sexually: Why Is My Husband Not Interested In Me Sexually After two or three years of marriage, the love life of most couples can get fairly routine - and maybe even a bit predictable and boring. If you are like most couples, it is not so much that the ...
Views: 1506 - Ex Boyfriend Is Confused About What He Wants: When A Man Is Confused About What He Wants - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieEx Boyfriend Is Confused About What He Wants: When A Man Is Confused About What He Wants If you want to make your ex boyfriend love you again, you need to carefully think about how you are acting around him. One common mistake that women make after a break up is they go into desperation mode ...
Views: 1505 - My Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me Does it seem like your marriage is losing its spark? Maybe it feels like the love isn't there anymore. This happens to the best of marriages, and it is also very easy to fix. Below, you will find some helpful tips ...
Views: 1505 - She Left Without Saying Goodbye: Breaking Up Without Saying Goodbye - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenShe Left Without Saying Goodbye: Breaking Up Without Saying Goodbye I know how tough it is when you say, "man, my girlfriend broke up with me for no reason! What do I do now?" Yes, it is incredibly hard to take this. I know you want your ex back like mad - and you are willing to do anything ...
Views: 1505 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Simple Ways to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiIf you are in search for tips on how to get your ex boyfriend back, in that case you’re showing how badly you want him back. This shows you still have strong feelings for him even after the relationship has ended. Everything is fair in love and war! I’m going to share with you some basic tips on ...
Views: 1504 - My Ex Girlfriend Ignores Me When She Sees Me: My Ex Avoids Me When She Sees Me - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieMy Ex Girlfriend Ignores Me When She Sees Me: My Ex Avoids Me When She Sees Me If you want to know what to do when your ex girlfriend ignores you, then you are on the right page. As you know that it is not easy to get your ex girlfriend back, especially when she seems not to care about you. ...
Views: 1504 - Prepare for Divorce (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) | DivorceForce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownDivorce with dignity! Be committed to be on the healing in two years not five year track! Children want to be normal again, not kids of those divorcing parents who are always fighting. Believe in yourself and what the future holds! Lean into the divorce, move through one step at a time, don't ...
Views: 1504 - What's Behind Your Anger? - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from Zarla LeahThe majority of people on the planet have had some sort of problem with anger and with people doing things that make them feel angry. People have looked at and dealt with anger in a variety of ways. I want to speak about anger today and what I have learned about it over the years. For a few ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - What's Narcissism, What's Abuse? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaNarcissistic Personalities & Sociopaths Conscience is a type of judgment, that tells us what is right and wrong. It begins in early childhood, when (hopefully) parents teach a child what he can or cannot do (beginning with "no!"), then gradually how to tell right from wrong. ...
Views: 1503(3 votes) - Relationships: Do Our Younger Years Define How We See Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf man/woman was asked what they think about the opposite sex, they could say that they are all the same. As a result of this, this is likely to mean that they haven’t got a positive view of them. But if this wasn’t the case and they say that every man/woman is wonderful, it could be said ...
Views: 1502 - Surviving Your Divorce when the Courts are New to Emotional Abuse! (by: Dr. Anne Brown RNCS) - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownPrepare to Fight When one person only wants to control and sabotage during the divorce, mediation is usually not an option and a waste of money. I have seen victims of emotional abuse in their marriage be victims of mediation because they are the only person bringing adult behavior to the ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - DENIAL OF BAD BEHAVIOR – WHAT YOU CAN DO - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Darlene LancerDenial is serious. It’s a refusal to acknowledge truth or reality. It can have benefits, but denial can also be our undoing and have life-threatening consequences. It affects not only individuals. Denial in the form of "group-think" can dangerously take over families and entire groups. ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - Relationships: Can A Man Have A Healthy Relationship With A Woman If She Has A History Of Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to meet a woman who he had a good connection with, he might want to take things further. So, in the upcoming weeks and months, he could take the time to get to know her better. A Better Understanding Through taking this approach, it will give him the opportunity to see if ...
Views: 1497 - How to Live with and *Understand* an Angry Spouse - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Rabbi Shlomo SlatkinOne of the most common yet challenging issues I see when working with couples is anger. Anger is one of the most powerful and most destructive human emotions. The long-term damage it can have on a marriage can be irreparable as it tears apart the trust and safety in a relationship. Here are a ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - I Need Attention From My Wife: Tired Of Begging For Attention From Wife - My Wife Doesn't Pay Attention To Me - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesI Need Attention From My Wife: Tired Of Begging For Attention From Wife - My Wife Doesn't Pay Attention To Me Have You and Your Partner Grown Distant? As the years go by, you may feel like your spouse or partner no longer feels that you are attractive or significant. In fact, you may feel ...
Views: 1494 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages, after she asked for my advice I suggested a spousal abuse counselor for therapy. She didn't receive counseling and went on to a second failed marriage. This time even worse than the first. She doesn't understand the ...
Views: 1493 - A Few Signs of Domestic Violence You Cannot Ignore—Part Four, in a Series of Six - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“My personality and entire lifestyle changed. I had to quit my active involvement with the Chamber of Commerce, could not call on my big corporate accounts with male clients, and was accused daily of having affairs. My long-time friends did not know the hell I was living through. I was so ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Abuse Campaign of Pathological Narcissists - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Randi FinePathological Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine Excerpt from my upcoming book, Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Guide to Healing Pathological narcissistic abuse is far more damaging than any of us can possibly conceive. Have no doubt—it is both ...
Views: 1489 - Tips to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Lightening Fast Way to Get Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou cast your net far and wide only to find that Mr. Right is the one fish that somehow got away. You don't have to go back to square one though it may seem like that is where you are at the moment. Keep these tips to get your ex boyfriend back in mind as you plan out your next fishing ...
Views: 1487 - Get Anger Under Control Before Your Spouse Leaves You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ari NovickAnger problems can ruin a relationship before it has a real chance to grow, or even after 25 years of marriage. For some the most effective answer to control anger is online anger management courses. The real problem isn’t always fixing the anger issue. It is recognizing there is a problem ...
Views: 1486 - My Boyfriend Wants To Take A Break: He Wants To Take A Step Back In The Relationship - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Boyfriend Wants To Take A Break: He Wants To Take A Step Back In The Relationship First off it your guy says he wants a break, chances are good something isn't feeling right. It could be a number of things. He may feel smothered, he may feel you are clinging too tightly. If your guy wants ...
Views: 1486 - My Husband Is Always Annoyed With Me: Husband Gets Irritated Easily - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Is Always Annoyed With Me: Husband Gets Irritated Easily A successful marriage includes many compromises along with unbridled commitment and love. However, disagreements arise in even the best of marriages. A strong marriage, though, can avoid the small arguments and successfully ...
Views: 1486 - How To Fix Communication In A Marriage: Poor Communication In Marriage - Communication Problem In Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyHow To Fix Communication In A Marriage: Poor Communication In Marriage - Communication Problem In Marriage Now I'm really putting myself in the firing line - but with good cause. Why? Simple, really. Because I'm sick of the way both casual commentators and some of the experts ...
Views: 1484 - Relationships: Is A Woman A Victim If She Always Ends Up In An Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a woman can have the desire to be in a relationship that is healthy, it doesn’t mean that this will take place. Instead, she can end up with a man who is the complete opposite of the person she had in mind. Moving On As a result of this, this area of her life is not going to have ...
Views: 1482 - Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You & Wants You Back - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Charles UadialeIt is really difficult to meet up with your ex boyfriend after ending the relationship since there is every possibility that strong feelings still exist for each other. Your emotions for you ex may be overwhelming you to actually see the signs that your ex boyfriend still loves you and he may ...
Views: 1480 - Some Common Signs Of Cheating In A Relationship - Watch Out For These! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarThere are some common signs of cheating in a relationship. Working late nights, frequent company function, more meeting, more often going out with friends and many such signs may be a cause of concern. Few Common Signs of Cheating In A Relationship The unaccounted money can be a sign of ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Still Head Over Heels in Love? 5 Strategies to Win Ex Back In No Time - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Uadiale JohnAre you trying all the strategies you've heard of or read about on how to win ex back and nothing seems to be working? You've tried begging, had swallowed your pride and apologized a hundred times. You've even gone as far as stalk him just to find out if he's back in the dating scene already. ...
Views: 1479 - Husband Talks To Me Like Dirt: He Treats Me Bad But I Can't Leave - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenHusband Talks To Me Like Dirt: He Treats Me Bad But I Can't Leave There may be many reasons why a husband starts to treat his wife badly, and without knowing each situation personally, it's impossible for anyone to be able to give a definitive answer. However, there are certain situations ...
Views: 1478 - Should I Give My Ex An Ultimatum: Giving Ex An Ultimatum - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieShould I Give My Ex An Ultimatum: Giving Ex An Ultimatum When your partner breaks up with you, it really is the most gut wrenching experience of all time. The majority of adults will have experienced a break up at some point, but with varying degrees of upset. The good news is that 80-90% ...
Views: 1478 - How to Win Your Ex Back - Tips to Recapture Their Heart! - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeAre you feeling depressed and sad for the reason that you just broke up with your ex? At present you want to know how to win your ex back. In that case this piece of writing is for you... I have experienced what you are experiencing. I was confused and lost at the time I broke up with my ...
Views: 1473 - How to Get a Woman Back after a Breakup and Make Her Love You Again - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiAre you wondering how to get a woman back after a break up? First, analyze what caused the break up, the couple’s frame of mind and the timing of it all. When a couple decides to break up, it may be surprising for some men because most likely that was as a result of some reasons that cause ...
Views: 1472 - Create A Powerful Circle of Strength - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanWe all know that life can throw many curve-balls that can leave you overwhelmed and ready to give up. When we have so many things going on in our lives the last thing we need is unhealthy behaviours from either friends or families. Don’t for one minute think that you are “allowing” their ...
Views: 1470 - I Walked Away From Him Will He Come Back: I Walked Away From Him Now What - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenI Walked Away From Him Will He Come Back: I Walked Away From Him Now What When you find yourself asking the question, 'will he come back to me,' you should keep in mind that during a break up your man will be going through a freedom stage. This means that he most likely will be feeling free ...
Views: 1469 - My Husband Wants A Divorce But I Still Love Him: I Still Love My Husband Don't Want A Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Wants A Divorce But I Still Love Him: I Still Love My Husband Don't Want A Divorce Your husband has announced that he wants to divorce you. You love him still and have failed to make him understand the need to continue with the marriage. Obviously, you have reasons to feel ...
Views: 1469 - Who is in Command? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Elsabe SmitI am always fascinated about how our questions get answered - and sometimes how we are steered in a direction without even asking the question. Someone very dear and close to me is at a point where he has no dignity or quality of life left. He had told me in so many words that he is not ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - How To Stop Being Possessive Wife: How To Stop Being Possessive With Husband - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenHow To Stop Being Possessive Wife: How To Stop Being Possessive With Husband Possessiveness in marriage is the desire to dominate or control every aspect of a spouse's life. It may be with regard to friendships and relationships, jobs, hobbies or even programmes that can be watched on TV. It ...
Views: 1468 - My Husband and I Sleep In Separate Rooms: Husband and Wife Sleeping In Separate Rooms - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Colten ReeseMy Husband and I Sleep In Separate Rooms: Husband and Wife Sleeping In Separate Rooms Lack of intimacy can destroy relationships although some of you guys may think that sex is not everything in a relationship. But deep down inside you, you will feel that there is something missing without ...
Views: 1467 - When To Leave A Marriage With Kids: Should You Stay Married For The Kids - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackWhen To Leave A Marriage With Kids: Should You Stay Married For The Kids It isn't unusual to overhear conversations like this. One lady told another that she should NOT stay in her marriage for the sake of her children. She offered the usual: make yourself happy; why should you be punished to ...
Views: 1466 - My Husband Says He Has Lost Himself: My Husband Wants To Separate Because He Feels Like Being Married Is Holding Him Back - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says He Has Lost Himself: My Husband Wants To Separate Because He Feels Like Being Married Is Holding Him Back If you need marriage separation advice, it must mean that your marriage seems pretty bleak right now. Maybe the two of you are fighting all of the time. Or maybe your ...
Views: 1465 - In America You Are Allowed To Say NO! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"Two things define you; your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything." In my article on March 2, 2014 and chapter two in my book Backbone Power The Science of Saying No, I speak about the importance of being able to say No when you mean No. After listening ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - The Best Boyfriend Dumped Me - What Do I Do Now to Survive The Breakup? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou met Mr. Wonderful and life was good. Now, "the world's best boyfriend dumped me!" Where do you go from here? Life can be so kind and then turn around and be so cruel. Fate is such a fickle thing and talk of destiny and forever, crossing your fingers, and hoping for the best will only get ...
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