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- Jealousy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSecurity in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be . . . but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now—Anne Morrow Lindbergh Jealousy is something that can completely destroy your relationships. Where does ...
Views: 1624 - The Magic of a 5 to 10 Second Kiss - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Edie KayOne of the biggest frustrations I hear from couples who are struggling or unsatisfied in their marriage or relationship, is the lack of “touch” that has seemed to be lacking or has all-together disappeared from the relationship. Surprisingly, this is the number one complaint I hear from men; ...
Views: 1624 - What is GUILT? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoGuilt is not a primary emotion, like anger, joy, sadness... But it is one of the most intense & often-felt emotions by ACoAs. It is a familiar companion of negative self-talk & to actions we believe to be bad, but may not be. Guilt is connected to self-hate: since our default position is that ...
Views: 1623 - Can Your Dreams about a Wonderful Intimate Relationship Materialize? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Doron GilIt is wonderful to dream and fantasize about a wonderful relationship with a wonderful person. Who wouldn’t want to be involved with a great intimacy? But often, when you meet someone, even if at the beginning of the relationship you believe you have indeed seen your dream come true, slowly but ...
Views: 1622 - What's Really Going on When We Fall in Love - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Linda and Charlie Bloom"Lovers are those for whom no minute is like any other, people between whom nothing habitual takes place, just what is new, unprecedented, unexpected. In such connections there exists an almost unbearable happiness. When we understand our lives correctly, we can slowly grow into such happiness ...
Views: 1622 - Marriage Problem Advice - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Rahela VukusicGreetings, Did you know that love does NOT conquer all? You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry" or undying love for each other will keep them together forever. However, with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, it’s obvious that this ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Three Ways to Bring Playfulness (Back) Into Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Shela DeanRemember when you and your sweetheart first met? You counted the minutes until you saw him again. You called just to hear her sweet voice. The air was alive with the snap, crackle & pop of sexual energy. You couldn't get enough of each other and you were always on your best behavior. It was easy ...
Views: 1621(4 votes) - Top Methods To Save A Failing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIs your relationship slowly losing its luster? Relationships are very important parts of our lives and the mere thought of losing someone we care about, it's normal to panic. Not only that but we start to lose interest in both work and school. If you want to find out how to save a failing ...
Views: 1620 - Here Are 10 Ways to Create Intimacy in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Francis HoseinLearning how to create intimacy in your relationship with your partner can make a difference of whether you continue to create a future together. These tools are done daily and are not always notice the importance it plays to your couple duration. 1) Paying attention When you take the ...
Views: 1618 - Face Book: A Mind Field for Troubled Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Miho AdkinsThe re-acquaintance of old friends, classmates and distant relatives has been a recent aspect of our new millennium lives. The social network site of Face Book puts us in touch with sometimes hundreds of people from our current lives as well as past lives. The sites, at first glance, give us ...
Views: 1617(3 votes) - Managing Jealousy - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Guy RussellUnderstanding jealous feelings and addressing them at the moment they occur, is the only way to handle jealousy without letting it slowly kill a relationship. It is one of those emotions that will destroy a loving relationship by both keeping it hidden and expressing it openly. While it may be ...
Views: 1617 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Who Have Empathy End Up With People Who Don't Have Empathy? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the ability to empathise with others, they might expect to attract people into their life who are the same. But while they can have this outlook, it doesn’t mean that this is what will take place. Instead, they can end up attracting people who are the completely opposite, ...
Views: 1617 - “Attachment and Flight” - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sheryl Paul“Something valid and necessary takes flight when it senses deep attachment, and this flight also seems so deeply rooted as to be an honest expression of soul. Our ultimate goal is to find ways to embrace both attachment and resistance to attachment, and the only way to that reconciliation of ...
Views: 1616 - ***The Dance Of Intimacy: 5 Key Steps For A Closer Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Richard NicastroA loving connection is the bedrock of a committed relationship—all couples are trying to find ways to remain emotionally close to one another as they navigate the complexities of life. When people feel deeply connected to their partners, they often describe feeling "complete," "whole" or ...
Views: 1613 - Staying in Love: Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverSustaining intimacy and fulfillment in a romantic relationship can be challenging. Often couples find themselves lacking true connection with each other as the daily routine of their lives take over. Intimacy is a creation that has to be cultivated and tended to. When we take time to ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Do You Swear To Tell The Truth, The Whole…? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonWhether or not you’re currently in a relationship with a lover/partner/spouse, you know that relationships of ALL kinds are a crucial ingredient in what makes life worth living (at least that’s how I look at it). You probably also know that managing a relationship with anyone easily and quickly ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Having a Partner & Being in an Intimate Relationship: Does it Bring More Happiness? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Doron GilIs there a correlation between having a partner and being happy? Some believe that the “trick” to being happy is to have a relationship, as if it will solve all problems: depression, sadness, low self-esteem and so on. Having a relationship – so they believe – will make them satisfied and ...
Views: 1612 - Relationships: Do Some People End Up With People They Are Not Attracted To In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can end up with someone who they are attracted to, they can also end up with someone who they are not attracted to. If they were to end up with someone they are attracted to, it could be said that they will be a lot happier. A Meal One way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1611 - How to enjoy your anger - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Aernout Zevenbergen"The Joy of Anger?" You might think: The man has gone utterly nuts... Who wants to be angry? Who's ever enjoyed being angry? No one, I guess. Being angry is like riding a fiery dragon on steroids, through the flames of hell. Being in the midst of a rage is, how shall I put it... It's ...
Views: 1610 - How couples can move beyond negative relationship patterns - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig PoultonAt times in our intimate relationships we find ourselves repeating the same pattern of conflict with each other. There can be an escalation where both partners end up feeling unresolved and more distant, and it can be hard to see how we can do anything different. Even though we may be aware of ...
Views: 1609 - Accepting Help: 5 Ways to Prepare for Self-Care - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Anica OaksSelf-care is the essential practice of engaging in regular activities or practices to reduce stress, maintain and enhance our physical, emotional, mental well-being and health. It’s learning to take care of yourself, knowing your limits, and not sacrificing your health for others. More people ...
Views: 1608 - In Transition? The Dr. House Answer to: Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteOne of my favorite TV Shows is House, M.D., about a brutally honest brilliant, irreverent and controversial doctor who trusts no one. While devoid of any bedside manner, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving medical puzzles in order to save lives. The title role is masterfully played by ...
Views: 1608 - 7 Steps for happy relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dia Thabet7 Steps for happy relationship How can you have a happy relationship? What are the steps you need to learn about to have a prosperous relationship? Every relationship faces changes and challenges, so it is necessary for you to learn about what makes a relationship happy and successful. ...
Views: 1607(4 votes) - Seeing the Beloved in Everyone - Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Robyn Vogel(This article is the second one of a series on seeing the Beloved in Everyone). Do you have to BELIEVE that everyone you come across with is a potential life partner? Or best friend? Or lover, beloved in order for this practice to work? Well, YES. But also NO. In some way, this is a ...
Views: 1606 - Tired of Being Bitter? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltWhen we are experiencing or recovering from divorce, remembering to find joy in everyday things during any season can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of ...
Views: 1606 - 3 Steps To Ensure You Learn How To Talk Dirty To A Man - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Natasha NaomiLearning how to talk dirty can be a fulfilling and rewarding journey that the two of you (you and your man) can share together. However, it'll only work if the two of you have a solid foundation by learning how to talk dirty the right way. Many times, when a woman tries to learn how to talk ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Online Therapy Courses - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceOnline therapy courses - It is good to help others and it is even better if you can help them to transform their lives. To take a person who is going through an emotional torment or who is undergoing an emotional improvement in their goals or their personality. To take someone who is anxious ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Understanding Men & Women: Reinventing How We Can BE With Each Other - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonSadly, along all the political back and forth that is polarizing men and women and in many of the relationships I see, I fear humanity is getting thrown in the rubbish. Relationships haven’t been about connecting and community. It’s been about men vs. women. It’s been about truth vs. lies. ...
Views: 1603 - Write It On Your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Cornelia Powell"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This is not news when I say that weddings have become outlandishly expensive, extravagant productions. If you're a bride-to-be, and no matter what wedding industry hype says, your wedding day is not ...
Views: 1602 - Conflict of Libidos - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldConflict of Libidos? Libido refers to sexual drive. Over the course of the human life span, libido can increase or decrease depending upon numerous factors. Those factors can be divided into biological, psychological and social. Of the biological factors, a woman’s menstrual cycle is ...
Views: 1601 - Intimacy: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To Greater Levels Of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings have an inherent need to share who they are with others; they need to be seen and heard. When this happens, one will share what is really taking place for them and not what they think someone wants to hear or what will make them look ‘right’. However, in order for someone to ...
Views: 1601 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Why Do Some Men Feel Guilty When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to end up in an intimate relationship, he may find that he feels fairly comfortable. Perhaps he is with someone who he has a good connection with and is physically attracted to. There is then going to be no reason for him to keep this area of his life to himself, with him being ...
Views: 1601 - How To Finger A Woman Until She Orgasms: How To Finger A Girl - Best Way To Finger A Girl - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow To Finger A Woman Until She Orgasms: How To Finger A Girl - Best Way To Finger A Girl Yesterday I went around and asked 10 guys if they were interested to know how to finger a woman until she climaxes. And guess what - nine out of the ten guys guys said that they would absolutely love to ...
Views: 1600 - Seeing the Beloved in Everyone - Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Robyn Vogel(This article is the second one of a series on seeing the Beloved in Everyone). Do you have to BELIEVE that everyone you come across with is a potential life partner? Or best friend? Or lover, beloved in order for this practice to work? Well, YES. But also NO. In some way, this is a ...
Views: 1599 - Relationships: Can Rescuing Others Stop Someone From Experiencing Intimacy? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one feels comfortable with their own feelings, it will give them the ability to open up to others. In fact, it could be said that it will be normal for this to take place, and this is going to mean that their relationships are likely to be far more fulfilling than they would be if this ...
Views: 1598 - How Can I Satisfy My Girlfriend Sexually: Women's Pleasure In The Bedroom - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow Can I Satisfy My Girlfriend Sexually: Women's Pleasure In The Bedroom Making a girl orgasm is often one of the most important skills every man must know at every cost. But the problem is that most people aren't born with these skills and are not provided with a perfect manual which would ...
Views: 1597 - Recognition of True Love - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Swami AaronDoor can be used for the purpose of confinement as well as the gate way to freedom too. It all depends upon you how you use it. Same is true for all relationships too, whether it be with your spouse or friends. If you have true love, you will give freedom to everyone whomsoever you are related ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Relationship Advice: What Is Needed For Deeper Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Richard Nicastro"I'm tired of feeling alone in my marriage." ~Christian, married three years Often times, when couples complain about a break down in communication or some other marital/relationship problem, part of their distress centers around feeling emotionally disconnected from each other. This lack of ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Spice Up Your Relationship by Doing Something Unexpected - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumOne quality of a happy long-term relationship is that each person develops a high level of comfort with the other person. That comfort level allows the couple to interact in a stress-free manner most of the time. There is nothing wrong with that! However, there is an unwanted byproduct: the ...
Views: 1596 - Making Time to Connect - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaFunny as it seems, most of us want the OPTIMUM relationship but don’t know how to get or maintain it. I am not talking about a superficial movie-style standard. I am talking about deeply connected, solidly unified, and romantic. Perhaps we can’t be in that space all of the time. However, ...
Views: 1595 - Touch: The Original Healer - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Versandra KennebrewIt's hard to believe that 10-years ago I set out on a mission to touch the world. I had been a massage therapist for 4-years and had provided treatments for close to a thousand clients, but I wanted to do more to facilitate healing for my community. You see, I grew up in Detroit, an automobile ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - ***Intimacy in Marriage: WONDERS OF VILLAGE LODGEMENT - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleOne key to marriage success was exposed in the Bible by King Solomon long time ago; but most modern couples are ignoring it or they are not aware of it. Let’s check it out first before I comment on it. "I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the ...
Views: 1593 - Sexual Empowerment Step One: Tell Your Sexual Story - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Amy Jo GoddardIf you are to become sexually empowered, you must tell your story. We ALL have a sexual story to tell. Your story might include your experience of your own body from very early in your life up to now. It might include feelings of desire or crushes or past relationships and sexual experiences. ...
Views: 1592 - Relationships: How Should Someone Respond When Another Person Doesn’t Put In Any Effort? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that relationships are about give and take, and it would be hard to argue with this. When two people get together, they will both have their own needs, and it is going to be important for their needs to be met. Even so, this is not to say that both of them are going to have ...
Views: 1591 - Kindness and Discomfort, A How-to - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Jeff SandersMy stepfather Dick (not a pseudonym) is incredibly kind. He is so kind it often makes others around him uncomfortable. His kindness enervates a room and can trigger others to tease or to create an opposing position. He is regularly, persistently and unceasingly complimentary. He sees the ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Relationships: Is The Fear Of Being Abandoned Defining Who You Are Attracted To? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, many points of view have been put forward as to what causes one person to be attracted to another. These have come from scientists, relationship experts and everyone in between. And while some of these views can sound accurate and as though they reflect reality, it doesn’t ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - Meet Six Needs and Bond for Life - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Meet Six Needs and Bond for Life Relationships make for a happy, fulfilling life or a miserable existence. So, why didn't our parents sit us down early on and teach us to do relationships well? If you think about ...
Views: 1588(5 votes) - Don’t You At Times Wish that Your Relationship with Your Partner Will be as Good as the One You Have with Your Friend? - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Doron GilHave you ever wished that your relationship with your partner will be at a similar level of friendship like the one you have with your closest friend? That with him you would be able to talk about everything in the open, like really two soul-mates? Hellas, this is often not the case. And when ...
Views: 1586 - Can You Overcome Insecurity in Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterI'll admit that it happens from time to time. You start to feel insecure in your relationship. Maybe your partner is getting a little too close for comfort to a friend of the opposite gender. Maybe the two of you have been fighting a bit too much lately. But either way, you're starting to ...
Views: 1584 - Is There a Silver Lining in Infidelity? Part 2: What Couples Can Do To Get Back On Track - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Daniela RoherIt is important to remember that in most cases affairs are symptoms of something deeper that is going on in intimate relationships, of which couples may not have been aware. And here is where I can see the silver lining. The affair is such a shocking event in their lives that couples cannot ...
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