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- Letting Go of an Unsatisfying Intimate Relationship: Why Many Don’t Have the Courage for & why it is Healthy and Important - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Doron GilAt times, letting go is very healthy. Yet there are many who don’t have the courage to let go, and they resort to various reasons and justifications to explain – to themselves and to others – why they stay stuck in a bad relationship. While staying they might be “obsessed” about their partner, ...
Views: 2011 - Let’s Get Scholarly Before We Get Sexy: What is a पूजा? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Robyn VogelThe word puja is a sanskrit word that translates to mean sacred ritual, or ceremony. It is used by the Hinkus, Sikhs, Buddhists and others for a variety of reasons. It is most often used to honor a deity (god or goddess) to celebrate her character traits (and ideally see them as a reflection of ...
Views: 1775 - Life Well Lived - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Anita JeffersonI coincidentally read the spine of the Reader’s Digest (large print mind you) for the first time at the same time I was recalling how fantastic my life is and noticed the tagline for the magazine “Life Well Shared.” What an awesome way to mark our purpose in life – to share and share well. My ...
Views: 1523 - Listening: Do You Listen With Your Head Or Heart? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is an essential human need to be listened to and truly heard by others. This leads to a sense of validation and the experience of being mirrored. From the moment one is born this need is there and it will stay there until the moment they pass. Although this need is essential to ones ...
Views: 2019 - Living With Loneliness - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Karen RowinskyLoneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or ...
Views: 4609 - Long distance relations across the globe - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Debbie CarderSome relations are very important and we cannot do without being in proper communication with them. At times an extended communication gap leads to unexpected issues. These little issues later become major problems and majority of the people have no idea of how to deal with them. They need to ...
Views: 808 - Long Distance Relationship Advice. How to Keep Your Relationship Intact - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsMaintaining a long distance relationship is surely not the easiest thing to do. When you are living far away from each other, your relationship becomes more vulnerable. For one, there’s the lack of intimate contact. Then there’s also the problem with miscommunication. Given these possibilities, ...
Views: 2407 - Look Before You Leap - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2017 from Daydree HornerSome Singles are happy to be Single and aren't looking, while some are looking to meet the One that makes them a Two. If this is you, and you’re dating, don’t forget to broach certain topics before it gets serious and you're walking down the aisle. I’ve had more than a few clients admit that ...
Views: 1414 - Looking for free online games? - by If you are a fan of games, there is probably nothing better than playing free games online, because there are literally a lot of them to choose from. Basically all you need is an internet connection that you can use and if you have the advantage of that in your own home then you can choose and ...
Views: 144 - Love - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomWhy did he leave me by Beth Shepherd psychic and therapist I met George six years ago and we hit it off instantly, he was everything I wanted in a man, sensible, bright, caring, loving, sexy, good looking, kind, great job, good with money, responsible and mature! I was over the moon and we ...
Views: 964 - Love as an Iceberg - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Daniela RoherScientists tell us that icebergs – masses of floating ice, like the one that sank the Titanic – have one eighth of their mass above water and seven eights under water. So, when we think we see the whole thing, in reality we see only the tip of it, as the biggest part is hidden. The same is ...
Views: 1603 - Love Bombing: Are Some People Easy Targets For 'Love Bombers'? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was single and they were to meet someone who showed a lot of interest in them, they could find that they end up being drawn to them. And what might also play a part here is that one may be physically attracted to them. Through being in this person’s presence, one could start to ...
Views: 791 - LOVE DEEPLY - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Dileep TiwariA sexual relationship is an act of sharing sacredness of body and mind with the partner. It is very much important relations in almost everyone life. There are certain aspects of sacred that you do not want to share with anyone. These aspects, such as memories, weakness and of the same, are your ...
Views: 1308 - Love detectives on Valentine's Day duty - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from James DongFinding a lifelong partner should not be left to chance. When we are seeking partners, we must believe that several minds are better than one when it comes to formulating strategies to attract your desired partner. Quick dating and matchmaking services are nothing new thanks to Hong Kong's ...
Views: 771 - Love is a Many Scary Thing - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Judy WidenerAs human beings, one of our primary needs is to cultivate healthy self-love. But at the same time, we have a strong drive to connect with others. Relating and loving are innate. The more people we have who love us, the more secure we feel, and the sweeter our lives are. The pleasures we ...
Views: 2285 - Love is a Practice - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWe have an idea in this culture that you either have it or you don’t: You’re athletic or you’re clumsy; you’re a great orator or you stumble over words; you’re talented artistically or you can barely draw a stick figure; love comes easily to you or you struggle to find flow in relationships. ...
Views: 1626 - Love is Softening - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOur hearts are encased in protection, layers of materials like iron or brick that create a fortress around our most sensitive selves. When these material first arrived, they came as friends, for our hearts as young people didn’t know how to rest undefended. We needed to harden in order to ...
Views: 942 - Love Is the You That You Have Given Me! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaLove is a journey! You need company to embark on it. It is a thought not centered on self, A light shining at both ends, Fondness is success shared with you. The thrills and joys that you can't enjoy alone, The tenderness in the smile you give, The friendship that comes with ...
Views: 1657 - Love Lives Within The Truth of Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontLove Lives Within The Truth of Your Heart The sacred energy in the world amongst us all is love. It is what keeps the spirit alive. Love has an immeasurable power to connect us no matter where we may be. It is a gentle heart to heart, soul to soul nudging. For it is only your heart that ...
Views: 1310 - Love Relationships: Romantic Love and The Mirror - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloEveryone in your life is there to mirror you... and vice versa. When I tell a couple that they are perfect mirrors for each other, inevitably at least one of them has a fit. “I am not like him! How can you say that?” Often they can’t see this although it is literally true. This is quite ...
Views: 956 - Love Takes Courage - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from odette worrell“Love is patient, love is kind.” But love, the kind we share with another, requires courage. Courage to stand in the world of unknowns and harness the intimacy that comes with the practice of being authentic with one another. It requires something akin to standing in a room completely naked, ...
Views: 1402 - Love vashikaran specialist - Get connected to avail love vashikaran - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from specialist astrologerVashikaran is part of our Astrology science. It is derived from the word "Vashi" and "Karan". Where "Vashi" means to hypnotize someone and "Karan" to be done on someone. Vashikaran is the way of gaining control over someone and make them work according to your desire. With the help of a love ...
Views: 519 - Love, Honor and Cherish - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Dr. Gary A. & Greta WilliamsI promised to love, honor and cherish Greta during our wedding ceremony. I promised to have and to hold her until death do us part. One of my favorite things to do is to officiate at weddings, especially if Greta and I have an opportunity to share with the couple in pre-marital counseling. I ...
Views: 2670 - Love: Do Some People's childhoods Set Them Up To Reject Love? - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are able to receive, there are others who are unable to do so. What this means is that although someone needs something, it is not possible for them to have it. There are then going to be others who experience life differently, and it will be possible for them ...
Views: 2569 - Loving Gaze, Adulating Gaze: False vs. True Self - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Sam VakninIn the film “The Beaver”, the character played by Mel Gibson suffers from depression. He latches on to a tattered puppet in the shape of a beaver and communicates exclusively through it. The Beaver is everything its ostensible master isn’t: daring, creative, exuberant, omnipotent, and ...
Views: 1786 - Loving Relationships - Always - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Georgina CannonAlthough love is the basis for all relationships, it does not in itself create the substance of a relationship. Although we usually think of a relationship as two people, in truth a relationship can be with family, working colleagues, or friends. The relationship itself is like a third person, ...
Views: 2848 - Low Confidence Killing Your Intimate Life? 4 Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Meghan BelnapWhether you're a man or a woman, most people want their partner to find them wildly desirable. This is especially true when it's time for a person to take their clothes off to become intimate. If your partner doesn't light up when you don't have clothes on, that's a problem. It's another story ...
Views: 828 - Low libido causes - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Mike MedsenLow libido, or diminished sexual want, can influence the two people. It isn't unordinary for an individual's enthusiasm for sex to vary over various times of their life because of hormonal changes, age, and stress. Nonetheless, low charisma can be an issue in the event that it causes ...
Views: 983 - Magnetic Dating: How to Stay Irresistibly Magnetic While Dating and In The First Stages of a Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Julie-Anne ShapiroSo here we are having been committed to working on ourselves and becoming our best and most magnetic selves in order to call in an extraordinary love and relationship. We begin dating and putting ourselves out there. Perhaps we meet someone we like and are attracted to, and start to explore ...
Views: 1065 - Make Anyone Fall In Love With You - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Guy RussellSo how do you get her or him to fall in love with you? Is there a magical secret to win anyone's heart to your favor? Maybe there is one special thing that can make a person fall in love with you, and all you have to do is that one thing. Could it be a special scent you can buy from the ...
Views: 1666 - Make No Deals with the Devil: He is Deaf - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. Article Do Not Make Deals with the Devil: He is Deaf As we have been told since forever, the “Devil” as you know him has the following characteristics: A liar, cunning, a tempter, deceitful, totally evil, a thief, an adversary, wicked, cowardly, a murderer, ...
Views: 2851 - Make Your Ex Girlfriend Miss You-Things To Ask Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreMake your ex girlfriend miss you; Getting your ex girlfriend back that has a new boyfriend will be confront for you. After the two of you had broken up, your ex may have met a new guy already because this new one prospect of a new relationship seemed attractive to her. The guy will be trying to ...
Views: 890 - Makeup And The False-Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day I saw a picture of a woman’s face on social media and this picture had received a fair amount ‘likes’. That wasn’t it though, as she had received a number of positive comments. One of these comments went into how good she looked and there were others that went even further, ...
Views: 1033 - 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: 1556 - Managing Jealousy - by Submitted on Feb 07, 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: 1775 - 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: 1571 - Marriage Counseling in Denver for Smart Phone, Texting, Email, Twitter, and Facebook Addictions. Three Tips For Better Intimacy, Sex, and Relationship Satisfaction. - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jim BowenIn marriage counseling, and relationship psychotherapy, I have noticed my clients have issues with their partner being too busy texting, returning emails, and donning headphones, both at home and at work! Have you noticed with texting, email, mobile devices, and tablets, that we are more and ...
Views: 2185 - Married Couples Sleep In Separate Beds: Married but Living In Separate Rooms - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMarried Couples Sleep In Separate Beds: Married but Living In Separate Rooms Recent studies show that more and more couples are sleeping in separate beds, and even in separate bedrooms. Numerous reports claim that 1 in 4 couples have taken up this habit and the National Association of ...
Views: 1066 - Masturbation An Art Of Self Satisfaction - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Daniel GarrettLet’s get real, we all do it. Masturbation that is. Masturbating is what we do to help ourselves fall asleep before bed or even early in the morning to kick start our day. It can even be entertainment when there is nothing else to do. Whatever your reason it is natural and healthy to masturbate ...
Views: 999 - Me, You, and Us: Finding Balance in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2015 from Kate SinerRelationships are the one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of our life. There are types of personal development that we are unable to do unless we are in relationship and there are ways that relationships push us to do work that we would not be otherwise motivated to do. One of ...
Views: 1434 - Melt His Heart _ Be Forthright And Notify Him That You Would Enjoy His Affection - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Tony CimbaAre you currently sabotaging your relationship and don't even realize where you've gone wrong? This is a common mistake of many women who are unsuccessful in their relationships. Needless to say, you should do something different if you wish to change and improve your relationship. Attempt a ...
Views: 2059 - Memories of a workshop for healthy relationships - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Jerry ZondervanMy intention with this article is to bring to the light of day the process that is born between, in this case, two individuals who clearly have a lot of love for one another, yet don't know anymore how to share it and simply end up on a path of mutual recrimination, often, or perhaps mostly, ...
Views: 1387 - Men and Intimacy: Is It Really a Fear of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhat is a fear of intimacy? The term "fear of intimacy" is often used to describe someone who has difficulty creating a close connection with their spouse/partner. Typically, the phrase highlights a person's struggle to become physically and/or emotionally close, and we often describe this ...
Views: 1315 - Men and women are different how do they get what they want? by Susan Sheppard - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan SheppardMen are such wonderful creatures and most of the time everyone underappreciates them. Personally, I love men and everything about them. Since my whole theory of relationship is based upon the fact that men and women are different, it seemed time to elaborate on who men are and how did they get ...
Views: 5598 - Men are from Earth and so are Women - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Bob LivingstoneThere has been a lot written about how men and women are fundamentally different (Men are from Mars Women are from Venus as an example). There is not much discussed about how the sexes are similar. While several social movements in America have created more equality between the sexes, societal ...
Views: 2137 - Men, Women and Football: The Eternal Triangle - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Linda SapadinFor many women, the perennial eternal triangle between men, women and football is coming to a close – for this year anyway. Depending upon when you're reading this, Super Bowl is now history (or almost history). You’ve got your husband back. Though if you’re not rejoicing, it may mean that your ...
Views: 1414 - Messages of Intimacy - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.We all need intimacy. We all have different ways we receive and give intimate messages. It should be easy, as intimacy is natural and we are born needing to be intimate and close. What is challenging is that we might know what we want, but not how to get it. We may know how to give, but not to ...
Views: 1510 - Miniature Yorkshire Terrier - by The Yorkshire Terrier is a breed of dog originally bred from Yorkshire. These toy dogs are popularly known as Yorkies and are very small. There are different types of Yorkshire terriers and miniature Yorkshire terriers are among the most popular. They generally live up to 15 years if they ...
Views: 153 - Missed Connections - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Meghan GehanI remember, during those long years when my marriage was unraveling, thinking that my then-husband had an “issue” with emotional intimacy. At the time, it was much easier to point the finger of blame in his direction. Now, ten years and a lot of therapy later, I can see a bit more clearly that ...
Views: 1210 - Model parenting plans to help you make your own - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Wajahat AliIf you need to make a parenting plan and don't know where to start, it may be helpful to see examples of other plans. Using a parenting plan template can help you remember the important elements to include and an example can also give you ideas on how to make your plan much more effective. Let's ...
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