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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dr. Romance Video: Reluctant to Marry Again - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Tina TessinaTo view the video, click here. Video: Dear Dr. Romance , I'm reluctant to get married again. When a relationship that probably began in hope and joy has ended in failure, grief and pain, It's very understandable to be concerned about repeating an action that was so hurtful. ...
Views: 1669(4 votes) - Are You In A Toxic Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Virginia PintoAll relationships are complex. However, when one partner becomes intensely and chronically critical of the other, it becomes a “toxic” relationship. A toxic relationship is when a person essentially drains the life out of their partner with their criticism and discontent, thus killing the joy ...
Views: 1249(4 votes) - Discover Ingredients for a Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Michael BroderWhether you are in a long-term relationship or you're looking for one, you've probably noticed something rather obvious: that not all of us are looking for the exact same things in a love relationship. Most of us have unique priorities when it comes to what we value most in this as well as every ...
Views: 1081 - Is Long Distance Relationship Possible to Live Through? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheBeing in a long distance relationship is challenging. There are many reasons that will lead partners to live apart from one another like studying abroad and work opportunities in different regions. This shouldn't be a barrier although. Even under normal circumstances relationships do face many ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Overcome The Blue—What to Do After a Painful Breakup - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDealing with breakup can be painful. So things didn’t work out and she dumped you. After a long time of thinking that you’re on top of the world, she shoots you down the way they do in old Westerns and runs off with your horse. You’re appalled, heartbroken; there’s a nagging pain in your chest ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - How To Get My Ex Boyfriend Back - Advice - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Vanessa MooreHey, welcome I will share some tricks on how to get your ex boyfriend back! Perhaps you have had a break up or are about to break up. I know how you feel, and I know how much you are suffering. A few years ago the same things happened to me too. I do not want to remember those days. I was ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - stabilize my marriage from extinction - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from almahera ahmadDo you want to know how can i stabilize my marriage from extinction?I''tell you the secret of how to stabilize the marriage of my face any problem.... They say ‘marriages are made in heaven, but the costs has to be borne by the ones here on earth’, it’s quite unexplainable as to how ...
Views: 1762 - Saying YES When You Rather Say NO Harms the Relationship. Make a Change and Stop Sabotaging Your Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Doron GilLearning to say “No” is an important step forward in improving your quality of life and relationships. Often, those who can’t say “No” within a relationship (or, for that matter, with new dates even before a relationship has been formalized) are often those who can’t say “No” in other situations ...
Views: 1223 - How To Make My Ex Boyfriend Fall In Love With Me - Answers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreSomeone asked how can i make my ex boyfriend fall in love again: my boyfriend and i have been going through a rough month he now says that he doesn't love me anymore. How To Make My Ex Boyfriend Fall In Love With Me. He has greed to stay with me to see if his feelings will change. I know ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Fourteen Ways Women Close Themselves Off From Finding Love - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweWhen dating or searching for a relationship, many times we unknowingly sabotage ourselves and undermine our chances for success. Here are 14 common ways we block the very same healthy relationship that we are endeavoring to find: 1. Carrying a big list: While it is important to make sure that ...
Views: 2994(2 votes) - Hot Buttons: 90/10 Principle - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweYour partner has said or done something that really makes you furious. You are outraged. You are hurt to the core. You cannot believe it! If your partner cared for you, they would never have behaved in such a way. The person you have just started to date does not return your call in a ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - I Don't Need a Man - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweWhen a woman has been hurt deeply she sometimes develops a strong, tough, or negative attitude about relationships and trust in general. If she stays single for a long time, she may tend to believe that she can only rely on herself to the exclusion of all others. She can go so far overboard ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - These Male Behaviors Cause Relationship Problems - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Clif KHow many times have you been irritated by your boyfriend's or husband's behavior and you thought the best way to help the relationship problem situation and make the behavior go away was for you to somehow either ignore it or try to internalize it in such a way that it doesn't bother you ...
Views: 1109 - Do You Love a Narcissist? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Adam BlumMany of my clients fall in love with narcissists. It’s pretty easy to do. Narcissists often are extremely charming, bright, and attractive. I call them “shiny”. Around them we can feel excited, more alive, entertained, and flattered that these shiny people chose us. While narcissists ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - The One Word You Can Use to Magnetize the Right Man - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerA single man I know once said: If a woman I'm interested in doesn't seem to love herself, why should I love her...and trying to convince her that she's great would be too exhausting. When a man meets this kind of woman he may be attracted initially, but after figuring out that she is a ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - Understanding Women – Why You Need To Be Sensitive With Women And How - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaUnderstanding women is one of the most daunting tasks for men, and it’s not a trend that just started in the 21st century. The truth is, understanding women has always been a challenge for most men since the day of dawn, because men are created with very different mentalities from women. And ...
Views: 873 - Become Irresistible! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciI have noticed that when we have the foot to the pedal, we are moving so fast that we actually miss the beautiful scenery around us. We go about life trying to get things accomplished to such an extent that we burn ourselves out and end up actually accomplishing less... So, what's the point? ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Less Talk, More Action - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Tina TessinaThose of you who have read my articles know that I am always talking about the importance of good communication, urging better communication, and giving skills for being better understood. Communication is one of the most important aspects of relationships; positive and negative. However, talk ...
Views: 1847(6 votes) - Stop Deceiving Yourself about Intimacy: Facing Reality will Lead You to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction There are those who, regardless of how many relationships they have attempted to develop, are failing time and again. Waking-up to face reality is not easy. But it is only when they become willing to look inwards; acknowledge that something must be wrong with the way they ...
Views: 1690 - ***Marriage The Second Time Around - Take It Slow - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We know very well how important it is to rebound in a timely manner from a failed relationship. Of the thousands of couples we have interviewed over the past 30 years on all 7 continents of the world, many of them were remarried after suffering ...
Views: 2642(13 votes) - Living Your Life By Choice - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Susan DerryHow often in a day do you find yourself saying things like I should do this or I have to that? Think about the feeling associated with those shoulds and have tos. It may range from resignation to resentment. Seldom do we experience excited anticipation for things we feel we should or have to do. ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - Freeing Yourself from Harmful Behaviors within the Relationship Enables You to Succeed with Your Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Doron GilAs much as you might want to have a successful, healthy and satisfying relationship, and as much you think you do “all you can” in order to have one, you might still, unconsciously, react and behave in ways which hurt your bond. This is normal and humane, and many share this problem. The ...
Views: 1446 - Love Is a Verb Displayed Through Small Acts of Service - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Robert CrutchfieldIncreasingly these days I fear that the word Love is bandied about way too freely. People say it to someone because they think that's what they are SUPPOSED to say, not really because it reflects how they feel. I'm not even sure many people truly understand what love means anymore. For ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: 11 Things Married Women Want - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tina TessinaFor you men who ask, "What Do Women Want?" Here are Dr. Romance's 11 Things Married Women Want: Women value intimacy, safety for themselves and their children, and emotional connection. Therefore, they long for the following qualities in a man: 1. Good ...
Views: 3577(6 votes) - The Power of Doing EFT on Wishes and "Wants" - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Heather AmblerOne of the best ways to identify parts of ourselves that need healing is to work with wishes and "wants". Let's say you're giving yourself a session about your relationship with your partner. You're upset about a fight that you had, and want to clear out as much painful emotion and as many ...
Views: 2536 - Do You Know What Stands in Your Way from Having a Successful Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction If you wholeheartedly wish to have an intimate relationship and don’t yet have one, it is important that you understand the true reasons for not succeeding. Implementing five simple steps might help you figure out how to proceed to having the relationship you hope ...
Views: 1411 - Attraction: What Do People Find Attractive? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe definition of what it means to be attractive is not always the same for one person as it is for another. There are general things that are recognised as being attractive in women and attractive in a man. Science often comes up with what these qualities are. However, what is found to be ...
Views: 2176 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Desperate: What Else Can I Do? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I suffer with sleeping alone in "our" bedroom while my wife of 14 years, sleeps in our two pre-teen sons' bedroom. I've tried to talk and reason with her about this important problem, only to fall on deaf ears. I'm desperate. What else can i do? ...
Views: 1672(5 votes) - ***From Casual To Committed: Secret Of Capturing His Heart through Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangA lot has changed since the publication of my book. I shared my personal story dealing with an emotionally unavailable man (EUM) I was seeing at the time. The friendship was great -we couldn't have bonded any tighter- but true to my own integrity as an author and coach (as per my own advice ...
Views: 15722(2 votes) - 2 Secrets To Staying Connected In Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Jennifer JonesWhat’s the secret to ongoing intimacy, in and OUT of the bedroom? Most couples agree that they feel more emotionally, mentally, and physically connected with each other, after a good romp in the sack. But generally that yummy feeling of mutual connection begins to wane over time, ...
Views: 2397 - Best Methods To Get Out Of The Friend Zone - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you think you are headed towards the friend zone with the girl you like, the following are three easy strategies you can use immediately to throw her off before she does it. Time is very important, because you know as well as I do, that the moment a girl categorizes you as her friend, it ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Getting A Girlfriend - Your Attitude Counts! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Alvin ChuaSeducing and successfully getting a girl can come easy to some people, and that is because they may have failed many times before and now knows how to go about this. If you find it difficult, chances are, you are still trying your luck and different methods to see what works and what does ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Staying in an Unsatisfying Relationship Rather than Leaving: The Reasons & the Options - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction If you feel stuck in an unsatisfying relationship but do not dare to leave, “excusing” your stay with various justifications and rationalizations, try to understand what stands in your way from making a change in your situation. You will then be able to make a clear decision ...
Views: 4058(1 vote) - He Says His Feelings Have Changed - What to Do When Your Man Pulls Away - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Gillian ReynoldsYou've just been hit by what feels like a ton of bricks. The man you love, the only man you can envision your life with has just told you that his he's fallen out of love with you or he doesn't feel as close to you as he once did. It's heartbreaking to be a woman in a position like this. Try as ...
Views: 11939 - Everything I Do Annoys My Boyfriend - Why This Happens in Many Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Gillian Reynolds"Everything I do annoys my boyfriend." That statement normally wouldn't make you bat an eyelash, save for the fact that it's you saying it, right? It's horrible, isn't it? You're crazy about a man who seems intent on criticizing everything about you. You feel like you're walking on egg shells at ...
Views: 24278 - The Hard Facts About Convincing Your Guy to Commit to You - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Gillian ReynoldsMany relationships reach a stalemate several months or in some cases, years, after a couple first meets and starts dating. The issue of commitment pops up and what was once a healthy, fun and promising union comes crashing to an abrupt halt. Many women have commitment on their minds because for ...
Views: 2646 - 3 Reasons Why Your Boyfriend Keeps Running From Commitment - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Gillian ReynoldsYour boyfriend keeps running from commitment. Maybe for a time you looked the other way because you thought he would eventually change. He hasn't and you've been together long enough for him to know that a commitment is what you desire most in the world. Perhaps you've been trying to drop subtle ...
Views: 1163 - Time of Love - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeOn 6 June 2012 the last intense event occurred when Venus - Earth and the sun are in one line. This will influence our paradigm (blockages) resolution immensely. Do not hold on to established partnerships which want to be resolved, that do not work anymore. It's no longer about finding the soul ...
Views: 1462 - Surviving a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Lady FontaineOne of the worst feelings you can experience in life is a broken heart. There is never a good time for a relationship to end; but it always seems worse around the holidays. A broken heart tears at the core of your essence. It feels like your heart is being torn out of your chest. It hurts! So, ...
Views: 1775 - Surviving a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Lady FontaineOne of the worst feelings you can experience in life is a broken heart. There is never a good time for a relationship to end; but it always seems worse around the holidays. A broken heart tears at the core of your essence. It feels like your heart is being torn out of your chest. It hurts! So, ...
Views: 1070 - 5 Myths ABout On-Line Dating - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Lady FontaineMyth #1: You won't find attractive, successful people on online dating sites FALSE! Online daters come in all shapes and sizes and career status, just as they do in all aspects of life. The population of on-line daters is approximately the same for attractive and successful folks as any other ...
Views: 1527 - How to Tell if Your Man is REALLY Getting Serious! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Lady FontaineI am a firm believer in the Three C's: COMMUNICATION, CHEMISTRY and COMPROMISE. These are the staples behind any long-lasting relationship. These along with a few others are the key ingredients to knowing when your man is getting serious. COMMUNICATION: A man who is serious about a ...
Views: 1872 - Premarital Counseling Questions - Most Effective 10 Questions Ought to Ask - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Olivia PeterYou can actually be caught within the fascinating thought of marriage. Very often we feel we are going to end up being swept off our feet, possess the wedding of our dreams, maybe purchase a property, possibly have children, and probably live happily ever after. Occasionally will people ...
Views: 2602(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Gentle Persistence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Have you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, sternly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, “Asking for What You Want” I explained ...
Views: 1715(4 votes) - Waking-up to Face Reality is the Road to Succeed at Developing a Long-lasting, Satisfying intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Doron GilThere are those who, regardless of how many relationships they have attempted to develop with different partners have nonetheless failed time and again. Yet, they keep trying, hoping that “next time things will be different”. As much as hope is a motivating force to keep trying, there isn’t ...
Views: 1277 - 3 Red Flag Statements In Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Dominica ApplegateRelationships can sometimes be more than you bargained for. Sure, there are many blissful couples out there, but there are also miserable couples out there who feel stuck, sad, and aren’t sure what to do. Relationship dynamics are so varied. Sometimes it’s hard to know why some work out and ...
Views: 2070 - Resolving Conflict by Johanna Courtleigh - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,It can be scary and uncomfortable to say we’re sorry. To own up to the fact that perhaps we did something less than stellar and that it negatively impacted someone we care for. We want to just brush it under the rug. To have it let go. To not have to meet and experience the discomfort of ...
Views: 2072 - Without Ego - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn reading philosophical teachings and writings, I often wonder why the body and the ego are seen so negatively, as if they somehow are antithetical to spirituality. Although ego, body and mind are not all we are, each is part, an expression of the whole self, included in our precious gifts from ...
Views: 1574(5 votes) - The Truth About Find Your Soul Mate Now Programs - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve probably come across love life promotions such as, “Hey, vulnerable, uninformed, desperately lonely person, find your soul mate in 30 days or less and delude yourself that you two are even moderately compatible because anyone is better than no one. It’s such a terrible thing to be single, ...
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