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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Your Next Step If Ex Girlfriend Is Dating Someone Else - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Andrew HunterFinding your ex girlfriend is dating someone else can be devastating especially if you're just getting over the break up. While you are still struggling with your emotions, it's hard not to want to bash the guy's head with your fist. So what exactly are your options when you ex girlfriend is ...
Views: 5593 - What To Do After You've Been Betrayed - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Heather MauelIt might have been your best friend, your partner, your boss, your brother or even your lover. It burns deep inside. You can’t sleep for the anger, the shock and dismay. You may find yourself still not believing it’s happened to you. But it has! When those we have entrusted with our money, our ...
Views: 5589 - ***What to Say to the One You Love? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have learned lots of interesting and important lessons from the thousands of successfully married couples we have interviewed over the years – of that you can be sure. There is no question – the wisdom of these wonderful marriages humbles us when ...
Views: 5585(39 votes) - How to Make Him Love Me: How to Make Him Beg For Your Love - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from Michael UadialeDoes your man always get what he wants? Do you think it's always about him and never about you? Is it a sign that he doesn't love you anymore? This happens to millions of women world over. You are not alone but just like other women, you need to do something about this situation. Do you want to ...
Views: 5585 - Why Men Won't Commit - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreOh, you think men won't commit? I know for a fact that millions of men can't wait for that 'special day' to arrive. They'll think about it constantly. Talk about it with their friends. Dream about it at work. And the week leading up to that special day - they can't wait for it to ...
Views: 5573 - Jealousy, Fear and Feeling Emotionally Safe in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Paula RenayeIf you're reading this article, chances are that at some point you have felt emotionally vulnerable in a relationship. Well, we all feel that to one degree or another—it's part of putting ourselves out there and living. But have you ever felt so afraid, so worried and so on edge that it affected ...
Views: 5571 - The Main Reasons Why Some Relationships Fail - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisWhy do some relationships fail while other relationships stay strong? Why do some people seem so happy in their relationship while other people are miserable and bicker all the time? The number one reason for it is expectations, or what they want or desire to happen in the ...
Views: 5569(1 vote) - Facebook Affairs - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamYesterday I talked with another wife emotionally involved with an old boyfriend she bumped into online on Facebook. No surprise there. Every month couples enroll in our workshop for marriages in crisis because one of them – usually the wife – had an affair with someone found on one of the social ...
Views: 5567(4 votes) - My Ex Blocked My Number: My Boyfriend Blocked Me On His Phone - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2017 from Michael BradMy Ex Blocked My Number: My Boyfriend Blocked Me On His Phone Your ex boyfriend won't answer the phone. Each time you call him and he doesn't pick up, you get more frustrated and upset. You just want a chance to plead your case, right? You want to have the opportunity to tell him how much you ...
Views: 5566 - Student Teacher Relationship – The Boundaries - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Francis HoseinTeachers who are passionate about molding the future of their students normally form a strong student-teacher relationship. The teacher serves as a mentor and brings out the best from the student. He has the power to expand a student’s capacity for growth. A genuinely caring mentor can ...
Views: 5566 - Relationships: What Causes One Sided Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperLife is made up of what are often described as opposites and giving and receiving is part of this dynamic. When one of these is done and not the other, it will lead to an imbalance being created. One may receive from another and be unable to give in that situation. Or one may give in one ...
Views: 5556 - Dating vs. Godly Courtship - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Angie LewisWhen we look at both of these styles of “getting to know people” and “having friendships” at face value, it appears they are the same. But Godly courtship is far superior to dating because it is scripturally sound and does not hurt people. Dating is a worldly, cultural way to meet people for ...
Views: 5552(2 votes) - Are you ruining your relationships by overgiving? - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Jill ThomasOver-giving The arch nemesis of healthy balanced relationships is over-giving and unfortunately many of us do it all the time. Often girls especially are socialized to give and give and learn to feel satisfaction not from the reciprocation but from the giving process “It feels so good to ...
Views: 5547 - ***Avoiding Your Feelings by Focusing on Your Partner - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Margaret PaulWe all have many addictive ways of avoiding feeling our painful feelings and taking responsibility for them. Some of the ways are obvious, such as using substances and processes. Some of the ways can be very subtle.Leon often struggled with feeling empty inside. Inner emptiness is a symptom of a ...
Views: 5545(3 votes) - Karma: The Pros and Cons of Cheating in a Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe statistics of recurring studies around the world show that cheating in relationships is far more common than everyday appearances let on; an average of 45% of respondents claim to have cheated in a relationship, and that doesn't include those who haven't admitted to an affair or ...
Views: 5533 - The Danger of an Intense Connection According to Christian Carter - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Sarah MichaelsI received a request for dating advice from a reader in my inbox the other day, and really felt the urge to share this woman’s situation with my readers, because so many of us fall into this emotional trap when we begin to date a guy. Christian Carter of Catch Him and Keep Him calls this the ...
Views: 5528 - ***Do You Feel Loved or Unloved? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Margaret PaulDo you feel unloved? Do you know what would make you feel loved?Ask yourself: Who do you feel loved or unloved by? Your partner? Your parents? Your children? Yourself? God?Feeling Loved or Unloved by Yourself and/or GodWhat does it mean to feel loved or unloved by yourself?You will likely feel ...
Views: 5524(3 votes) - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 4 - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2002 from Love Coach RinattaFinally, after all of the hard work you have done completing your past, here is a way to break your relationship pattern. Relationship choices are often based on patterns created in our childhood. These patterns are automatic and subliminal. We believe ours is the way relationships ought to be. ...
Views: 5523(1 vote) - What a Man Craves in a Woman - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Bob GrantAdmiration One thing that men crave is admiration. As boys, they fantasize about scoring the winning point in the championship game, or being applauded by thousands of screaming fans. As they grow up, they reach a point where they know the championship game or rock star fantasy is just…a ...
Views: 5521(1 vote) - Lust or Love Why Do You Want Your Ex Back? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Michael LoisIn a moment of reflection and sitting in your four walls, thinking and thinking about all the good times that you and your ex lived in the past. So now you mind rumbles on whether you should try to revive your old relationship. But first you have to consider whether is it lust or love that ...
Views: 5514 - How Can I Manifest My Love Relationship Fast with The Secret Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nanette GeigerBen from Georgia wants to know "How do I speed up my love manifesting progress"? We all want to speed up our manifesting results, right? As soon as we want to manifest a Law of Attraction relationship or soul mate, we desire it immediately. The key to the Law of Attraction in manifesting ...
Views: 5510(2 votes) - Signs You Should End Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaAs the saying goes, the good things in life take the most work—and relationships are no exception. Relationships are hard work. They require a high level of commitment and accountability from both parties, as well as patience and selflessness. That said, not all relationships warrant this hard ...
Views: 5498 - ***Love in the Pyrenees: Five Ways to Lasting Love - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Our current European trip is part of our continuing search for great marriages around the world. This time our travels have brought us to the tiny principality of Andorra. Following our interviews in Prague in the Czech Republic three days ago ...
Views: 5489(18 votes) - How to Break the Ice with Your Ex: Re-Establishing Contact after No Contact - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Michael BradHow to Break the Ice with Your Ex: Re-Establishing Contact after No Contact It probably feels like forever since you last enjoyed a regular fun conversation with your ex. Your last conversation may have been the big break up or "it's over" conversation that left your heart broken. It's been ...
Views: 5476 - Christian Relationship Help: Recognizing Emotional Manipulation - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Karla DowningThis Christian relationship help will enable you to recognize emotional manipulation. Dysfunctional people often use tactics to manipulate you to get what they want. These people are usually skilled at recognizing the weaknesses they can exploit. The only way to counter their ability to get to ...
Views: 5474 - Factors Affecting Compatibility Of Couples - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Sean M ClarkeIntroduction Many events in our lives are destined, beginning with our birth, the family we are born into and other major events like marriage and death. In this article we will examine the factors which influence compatibility of couples. 1. Contribution of the Law of Karma in compatibility ...
Views: 5468 - ***Marry The Right Person In The First Place! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Did you ever wonder why some people find the perfect person to marry, do so, and enjoy a love affair that lasts a lifetime? On the other hand, some marry a person that is wrong for them now, wrong for them tomorrow, and wrong for them for a ...
Views: 5463(36 votes) - Moving On After a Breakup - The Process Of Moving On And The Things You Need To Know - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Johnny WayneMoving on after a break-up can be very difficult to undergo. This is not an exaggeration of feelings, but this is really happening.It's as if your world stops and ends.Your emotions are at its peak and no one can totally understand you unless they have tried it just the way you do – broken ...
Views: 5456 - Get Your Girlfriend Back By Attracting Her To You Again - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Ram GuptaYou probably know that if you want to get your girlfriend back, your only chance is if she is attracted to you once again. However, it is not so easy to attract a person who you have already been with, and revive your relationship in the process. Don't think it is impossible, though. A lot of ...
Views: 5455 - Is There Any Benefits To A Rebound Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Yvonne FinnYour first reaction might be to answer the above questions with a resounding "No!" However, before you do, lets define what a "Rebound relationship" is and why people engage in them. If you have broken up with the love of your life and either one or both of you fall into a "rebound ...
Views: 5455(3 votes) - Becoming A Father For The Second Time - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Francis HoseinSo you know what it was the first time and how much you were ask form within you to have a child, now you are ready to do it again because you realize how much your life is for the better. What really matters You realize what really matters in life is family and you decide to have another ...
Views: 5454 - What To Do When A Man Suddenly Stops Calling You - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Tatia DeeHere's A Relationship Question From Jessica: Jessica says “I met B at a wedding a few months ago and we hit it off nice. After a few dates we started sleeping together and we’ve been in a relationship since then. The first 3 months were hot and heavy, but since last week B suddenly ...
Views: 5449(5 votes) - 4 Soul Mate Myths: Soul Connections and Man-Woman Love Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Yangki Christine AkitengI was one of those people who believed with everything in me that the day I met my soul mate the world would click! We would look into each other's eyes from across the room, communicate telepathically and it would feel magical (like in the movies and romance novels). He would then walk up to me ...
Views: 5438(1 vote) - Stress and the Dating Game - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockIn my years as a therapist and Stress Management Coach I have spoken with a lot of single men and the subject that has them stressed out more often than not is the dating 'game'. While they have their lives together for the most part, good jobs, a vehicle, their own place to live, leisure ...
Views: 5434 - Is It Good To Date A Married Man Who Is Not Happy In His Marriage? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Francis NmeribeOut there, there might not be any issues with the question of whether it is good to date a married man who is not happy in his marriage. However, in some religious orders, this is completely unacceptable. Dismissing with a wave of the hand any questions asked by young single adults, no matter ...
Views: 5423(2 votes) - ***Am I in a Healthy Relationship? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Margaret PaulFrequently, my clients and members of our website ask me, "Is my relationship healthy? How do I know if it is healthy?"Just as physical health is on a continuum, emotional health and relationship health are also on a continuum. And, like physical health, each person may have different ...
Views: 5413(4 votes) - ***Seven Tips to Avoid the Seven Year Itch - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. According to the available research evidence, there are several periods in a marriage that seem, on average, to be particularly troublesome – the first year, the seventh year, the fifteenth year, and the 30th year. Marriages that survive and thrive ...
Views: 5404(17 votes) - 5 Ways To Show Appreciation In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Rachel MohebanI’ve met so many couples whose main relationship complaint boils down to not feeling appreciated by their partner. It’s so easy to take each other for granted and to get caught up in a pattern of not expressing your appreciation of each other. So what can you do to really let your partner ...
Views: 5397(6 votes) - ***Verbal Abuse, Emotional Abuse - Overt And Covert - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Margaret PaulOur society is filled with verbal and emotional abuse, from radio and TV commentators and presidential candidates, to parents, educators, employers and managers. As Patricia Evans states in "The Verbally Abusive Relationship", the old adage, "Sticks and stones can break my bones but words will ...
Views: 5394(1 vote) - 7 Personality Traits You Need To Survive A Break-Up - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Dan And JenniferMany years ago, when I finally overcame my extremely painful break up, I noticed a strong shift in different areas of my life. I'd become stronger, more independent, my relationship to others had improved - I was simply able to enjoy life more. That was the moment when I started to plan how to ...
Views: 5394 - When Relationships Hit a Rough Patch - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Jonathon AslayThe evening was planned a week ago. Romantic dinner, tickets to see your favorite band in concert, just a night of fun with the man you love. But in what seemed a moment of time everything changed. Oh, you still had the dinner and tickets, but what you didn’t see coming was the temperature ...
Views: 5390(3 votes) - The Danger of Straddling the Fence in Regards to Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Chris HartwellWhen people marry, they have great hopes and dreams for the relationship and their life together. Then sometimes, after they begin their lives together, they find themselves unhappy with the way things are turning out. This can cause them to consider leaving the relationship. During the time ...
Views: 5384 - Top 5 Reasons Why Women Cheat - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeWhen it comes to infidelity, men are the usual suspects. It's a well-known fact that guys are more likely to cheat than women, but that doesn't change the fact that women cheat too. What is interesting is that the reasons behind women cheating are more complex than the reasons of unfaithful ...
Views: 5376(1 vote) - Know If Your Ex Boyfriend Still Likes You By Answering 3 Questions - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeDo you want to know if your ex boyfriend still likes you? Then perhaps it's about time you leave the confines of your bedroom and start taking action. There are numerous way to find out whether he still has feelings for you or not. Read on to know if your ex boyfriend still likes you. 1) ...
Views: 5375 - Men And Women: How We Relate - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Ron and Denny ReynoldsIt's incredibly important for people in relationship to be able to talk about their feelings. Major disruptions occur when one person wants to share feelings and the other wants to speak logically about the circumstances. Two different languages are being spoken and no communication is ...
Views: 5375 - Take the Desperate Out of Love - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from sherrie campbellHave you ever noticed that in many of your relationships that one person seems to have all the power while the other one is in the hunt to stay in the game? If you find yourself in relationships like this you will continue to attract them until you change your patterns. Many of us are ...
Views: 5371(2 votes) - My Wife Says She's Done With Me: What Does It Mean When Your Wife Says She's Done - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Wife Says She's Done With Me: What Does It Mean When Your Wife Says She's Done When you say that your wife isn't in love with you anymore there is the impression that you don't believe that anything can be done to stop a divorce from occurring. It is very common for the husband to be ...
Views: 5367 - Should I Visit My Ex: Should I Go See My Ex - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Michael BradShould I Visit My Ex: Should I Go See My Ex You've probably heard the advice that you shouldn't constantly call or message your ex just after a break up. The cool down period is always recommended and taking a break from your ex is very important even if you're unsure whether you want them ...
Views: 5364 - I Miss My Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend - How Can I Win Her Back-New Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreI Miss My Ex Boyfriend or girlfriend - How Can I Win Him or her Back-New Ideas. I miss my ex boyfriend or girlfriend is the common plight of the broken-hearted. As soon as your boyfriend or girlfriend dumps you there will be a lot of frustration and anger. You will probably feel like it is the ...
Views: 5361(1 vote) - Maintaining Composure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ginger London,“At times, do you feel like you are about to lose your mind? Are you constantly on the go wishing for “one moment” to relax?” Are your emotions “boiling over” because you are holding them prisoner on the inside instead of expressing how you really feel? Are you “stressed” trying to meet the ...
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