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- ***The Future of Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The fact of the matter is this -- marriage is alive and well in the United States and around the world! It is the single greatest contributor to social order on planet Earth. And the fact of the matter is this -- marriage is the most profound ...
Views: 4117(36 votes) - The Effects of Domestic Violence - The Uncertain Future - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Daryl CampbellOne of the effects of domestic violence is illustrated in studies done by organizations like the Coalition for Battered Women. It is believed that when a woman attempts to leave a violent relationship the risk to her increases by a startling seventy five percent. Why? As the Coalition's ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - How To Get A Good Man - Good Husband Material - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from samson itojeA good man is hard to find. That is why divorce rate is very high. The solution? Get it right from the beginning. Marry a good husband. But how do you get a good man? There's no denying it. It's so hard to find quality men these days. Any woman seeking man, any woman seeking a good ...
Views: 4892(3 votes) - How to Romance Your Wife - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Maya SilvermanThere are many things you can do when looking to romance your wife. To give your wife a special romantic evening you might want to start with a candle lit dinner, perhaps with some calm, quiet music playing, and then move on to a warm bubble bath, followed by a relaxing massage. What woman could ...
Views: 3738(2 votes) - How to Refresh Your Marriage Through Sensual and Healing Touch - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Maya SilvermanLiving in the stressful world that we do it can be hard to set aside time to keep your marriage fresh and lively, but it’s important to let your partner know that you appreciate them. You can refresh your marriage by finding a way to calm things down and bring you and your partner closer ...
Views: 3746(3 votes) - The Domestic Violence Cycle - 3 Ways the Abuser Manipulates - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Daryl CampbellEarly this year talk show host Oprah Winfrey featured an episode on the domestic violence cycle. She interviewed one gentleman who told her what it was like when he was physically assaulting his wife, "It made me feel invincible." The first word that comes to mind is frightening. The fact ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - Calling Off the Wedding - Facing the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Daryl CampbellAt first you thought it was just nerves. Perfectly understandable. The courting, the engagement and the preparation stage are all leading to arguably the most important day of your life. Marriage is such a biggie that it's only natural you would have some doubts about it. Except those doubts ...
Views: 944 - How to Arouse Your Wife The Right Way (Husbands Take Note!) - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Maya SilvermanSometimes when a couple is married for a while some of the foreplay time goes out the window. Maybe you’re busy with work or kids, but you should never let your love life dwindle. “Quickies” are great sometime, but it’s important to focus on arousing your wife as well. If you would like to know ...
Views: 31395(2 votes) - ***The Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Margaret PaulResearch indicates that children would rather be yelled at than ignored. When prisoners are being punished, they are put in isolation, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is - other than physical abuse.The silent treatment is a form of punishment, a way to attempt to ...
Views: 10176(5 votes) - Marriage help: Are you making this communication mistake? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen couples come to me for help, the first thing I do is observe how they communicate with each other. Communication is often the gauge of the health of a relationship. There are certain effective communication principles that can help you create a more harmonious marriage or relationship; and ...
Views: 1371(4 votes) - Choosing your Beach Style Wedding Dress - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jason HennesseyBeach weddings have grown in popularity over the last few years, not only with those opting for a destination wedding on foreign shores, but also with those looking to hold their wedding al fresco. Beach weddings give brides a greater freedom when it comes to their wedding dresses. You still ...
Views: 1537 - Wedding Themes-Red Riding Hood - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWhen you think about fairytale wedding themes it is usually Cinderella that first springs to mind. But have you considered using other famous fairy tales as a theme for your wedding? Whilst the story of Red Riding Hood may not seem particularly romantic, it does lend itself to producing a ...
Views: 2996 - Wedding Rings As A Symbol Of Love - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Latoya JonesA ring is a circle that defines no end, no boundaries and no limits. It goes on and on. It is a simple token that represents love, commitment, fidelity, friendship and appreciation to human kind. Wedding rings symbolizes timelessness, undying and enduring love between the wife and the husband. ...
Views: 813 - Im Here In Sickness and In Health: I Just Don't Want to Discuss it - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Lisa Copen"I feel like there are thumb tacks in my bed!" I say to my husband as he crawls into the other side of our bed. "I know there is nothing there, but I just feel bruised all over." "I'm sorry," he offers with a sympathetic voice, but there is little else he can do. "Actually, I sort of feel ...
Views: 1381 - Advice For a Marriage - How to Deal With the "M" Word - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Daryl CampbellDo not think that for one minute it plays favorites. It has intruded on couples that have been married for twenty plus years and made a mess of things. At the opposite end of the scale, newlyweds just starting out with dreams of love that they believe will sustain them through anything and ...
Views: 732 - ATTAINING LONGER, HEALTHIER SEXUAL INTIMACY - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sadie SheafeOn occasion I meet someone who “knows it all.” These pseudo-fountains of knowledge are usually among the first to require counseling. Regardless of the type of therapy provided, all counselors, from time to time, run into someone who has a cornucopia of knowledge to impart to the therapist. The ...
Views: 1644 - THE IMPACT OF SEXUAL FULFILLMENT ON OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor the patient, psychotherapy is the treatment of emotional or behavioral problems designed to encourage communication of conflicts and insight into their problems; the goal being relief of symptoms and changes in behavior leading to improved functioning. Our expression, experience, and ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - If Conflict Is Ruining Your Marriage, Try This Solution - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Jean TracyDid you marry to love, honor, and cherish your partner? Is conflict ruining your vows? If so, look inside for a powerful yet simple solution. Of course, you want a successful marriage. You want your partner to love, honor, and cherish you. You promised the same to your partner. What ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Creating a Romantic Wedding - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Jason HennesseyLove and romance go hand in hand with weddings, so it is a natural choice for a wedding theme. Here are a few ideas on adding some heartfelt touches to your wedding day. •1.A romantic Venue: Try and choose a venue that has some special meaning to you both. Perhaps it was where you met or ...
Views: 1522 - Thinking of Leaving? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Adele CornishI regularly receive emails from men and women worldwide who are seeking advice on their blended family. These come to me here in New Zealand, a small but famous country southeast of Australia. Sometimes these emails are from individuals saying they want to leave their relationship. Here I ...
Views: 2059(6 votes) - Book Excerpt: The Waltz of Love - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Tim KellisHere is an excerpt from the book I think you might enjoy, that time in your life when you finally meet that one person who captures your attention like no other. The waltz of love: One of the most incredible experiences in life Then you meet him or her. What an emotionally exciting ...
Views: 2348(3 votes) - ***How To Talk Serious With Your Mate - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the many years we have been conducting research about love and marriage, we are continually reminded of the important role effective communication between couples plays in the overall health and well being of their relationship. The “heart ...
Views: 4065(40 votes) - Why Do Married Women Cheat on Their Husbands? 5 Reasons Why They Look to Another - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Mark TaylorIt may seem a little awkward to talk about it but these things happen --- more and more married women cheat on their husbands. It's not something new and it's definitely not something you haven't heard before. Though it does sound alarming, have you even ever wondered why women get tempted to ...
Views: 4336(1 vote) - Running Away From the Wedding - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Daryl CampbellAs professional basketball player Richard Jefferson could probably tell you, it's not something that just happens in the movies. Jefferson was in the news but mostly for what took place off the court. Jefferson and his fiance Kesha Ni Cole Nichols had been engaged for about two years and ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Time to Disconnect - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle GottliebMy email is down today. I am angry and frustrated. In a little less than a month, I will be on a vacation. I am excited beyond words that I will not be able to access my email. Wait a minute, how can both be true? I am slightly addicted to email. I check it constantly. It is a way for me to ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - How to Tell Your Spouse You’re Not Getting Enough of “It” - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou love your guy. He’s a sweetie, mellow, easy-going. He holds down a steady job and does his fair share of the chores – well, most of the time anyway. He’s good with the kids, doesn’t get too ripped on “guys’ night out” and still remembers your anniversary with flowers. You know women who ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Marriage Issues - Self Centeredness - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Rhonda NeelyDoes your spouse think "Its all about him/her"? Philippians 2:3-4 ~ Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out for not his own interest, but also for interest of others. If your ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - How to Save a Relationship - One NEED at a Time - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHere is some relationship advice that offers you the first step toward building, saving or maintaining happy, healthy personal connections. Any relationship is on the way to being saved, if you clue into the “I need” versus the “I am grateful statement behind everyone’s words. Read on to see ...
Views: 1119 - What's The Purpose? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Mike PrudhumeWhat's The Purpose? Maybe you ask yourself this! At least I did, until I was sitting there wondering, can there be anything I can do to change the way my relationship is going? I am going to share a little about my own current situation and what I am doing to make my relationship work. Maybe ...
Views: 1155(3 votes) - Wedded Bliss, The First Ten - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Gabriela CardenalWedded Bliss, The First Ten is a couple’s keepsake journal to document important life-events through the first ten years of marriage. It is unique as it has bridal planners, memory books, journals and photo albums focusing on the courtship, the event planning process and the actual wedding. ...
Views: 1561 - Marriage Help: making sense of the withdrawn husband - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen you and your spouse/partner are locked in cycles of conflict, you probably assume you have nothing in common—especially during those times when your husband seems to shutdown emotionally and withdraw from you. However, the likelihood is that you and your mate share common threads in all ...
Views: 2168(5 votes) - What is Life? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Will MarreYesterday I had a pretty severe “Mohs” surgery on the left side of my face! Yes, it turns out that a lifetime of surfing comes with a downside. Having my face directly exposed to the sun for five decades is a lot like sticking your head in a microwave. When I started surfing in the 1960’s, ...
Views: 1071(4 votes) - The World's Top Places for Destination Weddings - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Cherie JohnsonPlanning a wedding is hard enough in your own home town, but pulling off an event out of town is a true challenge. You barely know your own way around, and now you have dozens if not hundreds of people to account for. But the perks of a destination wedding (and planning one) truly outweigh the ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Premarital counseling: Why You Need it! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Day GuyIn this article, learn why you need premarital counseling You may have the party hall booked, the DJ all set to go and the plane tickets to your honeymoon destination paid for – but have you thought about how you will handle that first fight after your wedding? Like it or not, the reality is ...
Views: 811 - Confusion of Spiritual Headship and Submission - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Angie LewisSo what’s the problem with Christian marriage today? The problem is men and women have not been taught in their church to partake in their God-given roles and duties in the ways of the Lord and consequently complete chaos and confusion has ensued. Society has turned marriage and love upside ...
Views: 2469(2 votes) - Love, Love, Love - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Tiger ToddThere's nothing you can do that can't be done. Nothing you can sing that can't be sung. Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game It's easy. There's nothing you can make that can't be made. No one you can save that can't be saved. Nothing you can do but you can learn how ...
Views: 1515(5 votes) - Forgiving Your Parents: An Excerpt from the Book - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Tim KellisHere is an excerpt from the book “Equality: The Quest for the Happy Marriage” A life-altering conversation Only about a month later I would have a conversation with my friend Kent that would change my life forever. I call this day the most important day of my life. I had an epiphany. ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - Planning Your Wedding Date - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWithout a date the rest of your wedding planning can be an impossible task. But choosing a wedding date can be an equally impossible and difficult undertaking. Your choice of date will invariably depend on a number of factors. Wedding Planning Time Setting a date within one month, will ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Does Marriage Counseling Work? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Pat LaDouceurThe short answer to this question is a resounding “Yes!” Dr. John Gottman spent forty years researching how couples create close, lasting relationships and what it takes to turn a distressed marriage around. Using his approach, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, 85% of couples were able to ...
Views: 2327(2 votes) - Sexless Marriage Definition - Are You Living In One? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Kate DixonThe formal sexless marriage definition states that for a marriage to be defined as sexless, lovemaking needs to occur 10 times or less a year. Is this definition at all useful? If you have sex 11 times a year, does that make your marriage Okay? Most people would say no, that this isn’t what ...
Views: 3311(2 votes) - Treat Problem, Not Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Treat Problem, Not Symptoms Q: I am in desperate need of some advice. I feel that my marriage is going downhill fast and I want to save it. Let me tell you the story. A couple of years ago, I accidentally found ...
Views: 1572(4 votes) - ***How to Fall In Love Again with Your Spouse - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Let’s face it – we love our spouse more than life itself. And frankly, we cannot imagine life without them! But the truth is, from time to time, our love for each other needs renewal. While love can be forever, it often needs nurturance, ...
Views: 9456(42 votes) - Relationships, Communication and Energy Fields: Gain Clarity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Mara FisherEnergy Includes Three Aspects of the Body's System: Pathways – meridians, Centers –chakras and Biofield – aura. Understanding how the interaction of energy around you can affect a relationship will help you to maintain your physical boundaries. By sensing your energy field and your ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - Planning a Christmas Wedding - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWith Christmas being such a wonderful time of year, it is no wonder so many couples are now looking to get married during the festive season. If the idea of festive nuptials appeals to you, here are some hints & tips for planning the finer details of your day. Festive Colors: Traditionally ...
Views: 2158 - The Best Wedding Budget Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWithout a sound wedding budget you are unlikely to achieve the wedding of your dreams (at least not without bankrupting yourself first). So when it comes to your wedding planning your budget is one of the first tasks. But there is more to a wedding budget than figures on a piece of paper. It ...
Views: 1172 - 12 Ways to Give Your Wedding Reception a Celebrity Touch - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Jason HennesseyIf you want a fabulous wedding reception & are looking to the world of celebrity for some inspiration then here are just a few of the ideas some famous couples did for their wedding reception. 1.Enter your reception to a fanfare of trumpets & entertain your guests later on with live music; ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - Giving Up the Fantasy of the Perfect Mate - What REAL Marriages Are All About - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all seem to think that we need to find our perfect mate or soul mate. But does a perfect mate even exist and, if so, does this mean that the only way to be happy is to find this perfect soul mate? What if you don’t? What if you spend your entire life looking, only to end up alone in your ...
Views: 882 - Wedding Flowers: Determining What You Need - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Jason HennesseyNo wedding would be complete without an abundance of flowers, in fact it is probably a given that there will be flowers at your wedding in some form or another. But when you list flowers down in your wedding planning are you aware of how many you will need and what you will need them for? ...
Views: 1183 - For Millions, Every Day is 911 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Anna MossEight years ago, in a matter of hours, the face of society changed because of what the few did to the many. As we reflect, let us also be mindful of the millions who suffer daily at the hands of those they once trusted. 11 September 2009 Today, we pause to honor the dead and shake our ...
Views: 1789 - The Chilled-Out-Bride Guide - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Jason HennesseyHints and Tips to Avoid Stress Before Your Big Day Stress is bound to hit you at some point during the wedding planning process. If any of the following seem familiar - irritability, tiredness, poor memory, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, neck and shoulder ache and tearfulness - then ...
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