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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Are You Asking the Right People for Relationship or Marriage Advice? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Edie KayWould you go to an auto mechanic to ask for advice about the frequent chest pains you've been experiencing? How about seeking out your favorite hair stylist to have her help you determine why your fuel tank is leaking? If you're looking to get a large return on a real estate investment deal ...
Views: 996 - Post-nuptial - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Edward L. Amaral, Jr.Dear Clients and Friends, Properly executed pre-nuptial agreements have been enforceable for sometime in the state of Massachusetts. These agreements are entered into between the couple before they are married to protect assets each party had at the time of marriage. Here are Amaral & ...
Views: 1053 - Ready, Set Launch (Celebrating kids as they grow, and go) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerReady, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Christian Relationship Help: What Does It Mean to Suffer for Good in Relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian relationship help that will enable you to understand what it means to suffer for good in your relationships? Misunderstanding regarding this teaching leads to unhealthy choices in relationships. First Peter 3:17 says, "It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer ...
Views: 1338 - Doing Things Together - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Daniela RoherDo you remember when you and your partner were getting to know each other? I bet that, when you think back to those early times of your love, you remember what you did together: perhaps you both liked the same music and went to concerts together; or you liked the theater, and went to many ...
Views: 2232 - 4 Ways to Get Your Ex Back the Shocking Truth - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Josh TuttleIn attempting to find the ways to get your ex back you are destined to discover a number of tips and techniques but they are not all created the same. Do you continually attract the unsuitable people into your relationships? Frequently feeling like there is no hope to finding the right person ...
Views: 1114 - ***Marriage Secrets from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. If you are like us, you are sick and tired of all the debate about what constitutes a successful marriage or relationship. Does it really matter what others think about OUR love, who we marry, or what makes us happy in life? Shouldn’t the real ...
Views: 4045(24 votes) - Tips To Get Back Together With Your Ex girlfriend or boyfriend - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Dean SandersAlmost every single person over a particular age has, in the past, experienced the pain of a relationship coming to a finish. Trying to forget about it and moving on is the way many individuals make an effort to deal with it. That's a shame. The reason why? Mainly because the majority of ...
Views: 1960 - What Is The Meaning of Love? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Petey SilveiraLove is actually defined as “an intense feeling of tender affection and compassion.” What a wonderful feeling to be so intense. Most of the time we tend to think of intense feelings as negative, such as anger or sadness. But you can change your perception and think about feelings of love and ...
Views: 922 - Being Friends AND Lovers: Is it Possible? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Daniela RoherSome people feel very strongly that a person cannot be both a friend and a lover, as one will undermine the other. It’s one or the other, these people say, and cite the importance of mystery and the excitement of the new and the exotic as powerful forces that fuel sexual passion and physical ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - 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: 1647 - Relationship Advice For Love and Success - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Bob LancerThe quality of our marriage impacts every part of our lives. When there is stress and strife in a relationship, we lose motivation, focus and even self-respect. To achieve happy, healthy life-success, you need to be in positive, harmonious relationships. When an important ...
Views: 1155 - 4 ways to show true love to your spouse - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiRemember, love is an act of the will, not a warm feeling or a clever expression of experience. True love requires you to deny yourself and seek to meet your beloved's needs. In the excitement of a new romance, it seems easy and natural to communicate your love for the other person. After ...
Views: 1406 - Do Men Hate Women? The Investment Scam - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L. Richardson, M.Ed. Do Men Hate Women? The Investment Scam Women, how many times have you pondered the thought as to whether or not your man hated you or was in fact jealous of you? I have on countless occasions. There appeared to be signs of jealousy on behalf of my ...
Views: 2960(1 vote) - Decoding Men - A Time Tested Formula To Trigger Your Beau To Commit - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Tony CimbaSadly, there are many dudes who seem to take to hooking up for years without even mentioning the topic of marriage. When it comes right down to it, this leaves women seriously disillusioned because a girl practically never wants her relationship to give out in the dating stage. What makes ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - What is love - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Margit Miryam HerburgerLove is a word we live to understand, walking our paths we plead to comprehend. Our eyes will search and our ears will listen, for what we hope we will find bliss in,” taken from my poem entitled “Learning Lessons.” Movies and fairytales have been stereotyping love for centuries with ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Two Simple Thoughts That Will Change the Way You Date - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerMy guess is that you’ve been dating a while and not getting great results. You’re here reading this, after all. The best way to shift into having dates that render positive outcomes – like having more fun and eventually meeting The One – is to change the way you talk to yourself before you even ...
Views: 1688(4 votes) - Seven Powerful Ways to Make Your Marriage Last - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinMarriage is supposed to last “forever,” isn’t it? When we decide to get married, we truly believe that forever will happen. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, because most of us don’t have realistic guidelines or tools to know how to make a marriage last. When we fall in love, we usually ...
Views: 4089(5 votes) - Change Your Language, Change Your Relationship: How We Say Things Does Matter - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinThat old phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me” is not really true. Words may not inflict visible bruises like sticks and stones, but they pack a punch nonetheless. They injure our insides, our feelings, and our self-esteem. External bruises are tangible ...
Views: 2860(4 votes) - Does Your Spouse Steal the Limelight? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinDoes your spouse take credit for your ideas? Or do people compliment your spouse for tasks or projects that you did? Do you get the credit where credit is due? For example, Jill herself maintains a beautiful garden and takes a lot of pride in it. One day, a neighbor comes to visit the couple ...
Views: 3548(2 votes) - My Partner Cheated, Why Was I the Last to Know? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinUsually we’re surprised by an affair because we’ve ignored the early warning signs, such as arguments that never got resolved, or built up feelings of resentment due to diminishing communication and emotional and sexual interest. We don’t realize that these are the seeds of affairs. We don’t ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - How to Predict a Cheating Spouse - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinThe same, unanswered questions keep getting asked each time a celebrity or politician gets caught cheating: Why? Are they bored? Is the fear of getting caught exciting? Is monogamy just not their thing? Are they searching for an outlet for fetishes they’re afraid to ask their partners about? Do ...
Views: 2309(1 vote) - Relationship Red Flags: 5 Tips for Identifying Your Negotiables and Non-Negotiables - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinYou’re in a new relationship, and you’re starting to see some red flags, warning you that the relationship may not be a good bet, but does that mean you should leave? How many red flags does it take to make that decision? How do you know if the red flags mean future disaster, or are just a ...
Views: 3376(3 votes) - Seven Warning Signs of a Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinWhen is it time to say, “My relationship is in trouble, and we need help”? How do you know when that time is? When couples wait too long to ask for help, the relationship may be beyond repair. The sooner help is sought, the better chance there is of recovering, saving, and actually ...
Views: 2531(1 vote) - What is the Benefit of Commitment In a Health Crisis? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Marc LernerWhen the essence of your life, which is consciousness, connects to something (like another person or your work), a commitment is formed. A superficial level of commitment happens when your consciousness connects to the thoughts of something and you are just left committed to your own mind. The ...
Views: 1259 - COMMUNICATING BETTER WITH OTHERS - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Murray MolohonCOMMUNICATION Overview I think that effective communication is among the most important skill needed for relationships to function well. Learning effective communication skills helps couples to learn to talk politely, to better understand each other, to care for one another, to help each ...
Views: 1650 - Ladies, Here Are Seven Tips That Will Help You Leave The World of Singledom - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayIt may be OK to be shy, it may also be OK to be an introvert, but it is definitely not OK to die single – what could you possibly have done to deserve that? It is genetically the women’s role to be shy and conservative even when fond emotions are involved, but most women are simply lost as to ...
Views: 1239 - They Look simple, But They Can Ruin Your Seduction Tricks - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayWe all know the excitement that comes with a long-awaited date, especially when she finally agrees to go out with you. This excitement sometimes can be so overwhelming that we make some mistakes that will almost ruin success with our dates. These essential things are some little things that most ...
Views: 1238 - Who Says You Can’t Get You Ex Back - It's Torture, Its Pain, And It'll Get Your Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayI'm going to teach you a trick that frankly seems a little cruel. Seriously, when you get your man back and tell him you did this just to torture him, he's going to be pissed – but the happy pissed, where is he's actually happy you did it. Here's the trick, NO MORE CONTACT. Sit tight and ...
Views: 6100 - 8 Ways To Walk Into Her Heart - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayIf you are a guy who has had countless unsuccessful dating experiences with ladies, this piece is for you. What you do not know is that there are common dating rules that guide the dating jungle. This rules will prepare you for success and even protect your emotions – remember that women are ...
Views: 1064 - How do I help my loved ones? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenWith the huge energetic changes on Earth lately, lots of us are experiencing huge shifts in our lives that may feel very discomforting, even painful. Personally I'm going through a very big shift in my life as well, though thanks to a daily practice that includes meditation, chanting, EFT and ...
Views: 1560 - When communicating with someone seems impossible... - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenIs there at least one person in your life that you have trouble communicating with? Here are some tips that may help you with that conversation that is sorely needed but seems almost impossible to create. 1) Do it in the head or put it on paper It can be surprisingly effective to carry ...
Views: 2275 - Creating peace in our relationships - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenI was inspired to write on creating peace in relationships because of a client that recently came to me. She has been suffering for a long time due to an unrequited friendship and as much as she tried, she was harbouring feelings of anger, hatred and sadness within herself, and it was affecting ...
Views: 1733 - Is your cup full or empty? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenRecently I had an EFT session with a young man who had a few issues, including getting over a breakup that happened a month ago and was particularly hard for him. We focused on other issues which seemed more pertinent and towards the end of the session, he felt that the only issue left, and ...
Views: 3185 - Navigating You & Me With Love & Compassion: Our Dualistic Dance of Relating - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsThe Everyday Dilemma: Do I take care of myself now, or everyone and everything else first, including my career? Most of us truly wish to infuse our lives with love, compassion, and caring. And, you have probably been enticed by the common notion that bringing these words to life requires ...
Views: 2078 - Hinting is not clear communication - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeUnfortunately, I hear it often from clients and random conversations with friends and other people that they want to consider a person to be clueless or even stupid because that person did not understand them hinting about an issue. Many people do hint and actually think that people that they ...
Views: 3808(1 vote) - Just because he is your soul mate, it does not mean that you should be a doormat - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeI hear it all the time from women. Yes it is a girl thing. They just know that the man that they are with is their soul mate. Just about every society is based on marriage and having someone special spend our lives with. We make people feel bad when they are single. It causes so many women to ...
Views: 1563 - Solve Relationship Problems The Inner Way - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bob LancerEven great relationships have problems. Sooner or later, even if you find your soulmate and marry him or her, marital issues are BOUND to arise. As hard as we work to resolve our relationship issues, though, we usually feel stuck in them. Even if you attend the very best marriage ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - How to Get Your Ex Back in Love with You and Reignite the Spark - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Josh TuttleThe beginning of a relationship is new, exciting, and full of romance with the couple spending every moment they can together. Inside a brief time life begins to set in and things begin to alter. All the weight of work, time, and other relationships spread’s your attention from your lover. ...
Views: 8309 - How To Resolve Your Relationship Issues - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bob LancerEven the best relationships have problems. Sooner or later, even if you start out believing that you are with your soul mate, relationship issues inevitably arise. As hard as we work to resolve our issues, though, typically very little progress is made. Despite relationship counseling, ...
Views: 1065 - Two Magic Words for Avoiding Becoming a Desperate Housewife (or Desperate Husband.) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyFrom the fictional ones at Wisteria Lane to the “real ones” in Atlanta, we’ve all seen or at least heard of them. Desperate housewives, they’re everywhere and deeply ingrained in modern culture. Not exactly something to look forward to if you are on your way to being, or already are, ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - How to Get (the Right) Man to Like You - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerI'm sure you know that in order to attract the right man you need to feel great about yourself. That's why Step One of my 6-Step Find Hope and then Find Him System is Who Am I: Falling in Love With Myself. You have to know why you rock and truly believe that you'll make some lucky man a superb ...
Views: 1776(5 votes) - How to Make a Woman Feel Like a Woman and Make a Big Impression on Her - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Don DiebelToday's women are complex, strong and independent. They juggle careers, family, and a personal life of their own. So, how do you play Casanova to the modern day woman? The fact that she attempts to be every woman is exactly why you need to make her feel like one. I don’t care if she is the ...
Views: 8496 - Are You a Perfectionist or Someone Who Values Doing Things Well? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you wondering if you are a perfectionist or just someone who values doing things well? Answer the following seven questions: When you fail or fall short of your expectations, do you: Beat yourself up in your mind with negative self-talk? People who value doing the best they can ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - 10 Great “No Reason” Gifts To Show Your Love - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Jayant Gopinath KulkarniWe’ve all heard the saying, “It’s the thought that counts,” and this is especially true when giving a gift in a relationship. Simple gifts given to a loved one, don’t have to be for any reason other than to let them know that you care and are thinking of them and these gifts don’t have to be ...
Views: 4556(1 vote) - How to Get Your Ex to Return Text, Calls or Emails - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Josh TuttleWhen you are wondering how to get your ex to get in touch with you there are very few resources existing to guide you in the right path. After your ex calls it quits it becomes tough at times to get in touch with them. Talking everyday and then all of the sudden having no communication with ...
Views: 1909 - How To Get My Girlfriend Back - Do's And Don'ts - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lucas LeverLearn to get my partner back issue has a couple of answer. In case a man talked about this question, I would have more than a single answer but of course the best answer is: you have to do almost all of the things directly in terms of correspondence with your old flame and the way people act in ...
Views: 1385 - 5 Money Mistakes Couples Make - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Chris HartwellMoney can be a big source of stress for many couples. Meeting with a financial planner can be a good investment. Although it may cost a couple of hundred dollars up front, it may save you thousands each year. A financial planner can help ensure you don’t make these common money mistakes that ...
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