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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Don’t Let Your Belief-System Harm Your Relationships: The Role of Self-Awareness in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Doron GilYour attitudes, emotions, reactions and behaviors towards your partners are often controlled by a belief-system which you are NOT AWARE OF. You adopted this belief-system from your childhood home, your social environment, television, radio, books and films. EXAMPLES OF BELIEF-SYSTEMS WHICH ...
Views: 1113 - Romantic Ideas To Impress Your Girlfriend - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Have you ever been accused of not being romantic enough? While most guys tend to think that they are romantic, most simply aren't. Most guys, rightfully so, tend to caution on the side of being safe for the fear of stepping over the line of normal manly behavior. The truth is that women need ...
Views: 9407 - Three Most Important Phases To Recovering From Affair - Fixing A Relationship After Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Brenda StewartThe best way to recovering from affair is to have a predetermined plan so you can follow right from the beginning. Knowing what to do and more importantly when to do it is the key to rebuilding your relationship on a stronger foundation. Basically you need a good step by step plan that you can ...
Views: 1721(2 votes) - We Don’t Need Another Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen things happen to others everyone seems to want to reach out to help. When countries are hit with devastations, when families lose a loved one, or when people are in need for whatever reason, we all want to pitch in and do what we can. It is great we are people who care but why do some of us ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - How Can I Get Him to Chase Me Again? Advice to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Charles UadialeHow can I get him to chase me again? If this is what you are wondering it is clear that you still love your ex boyfriend. You thoughtfully recall the time when he was longing to get you. It felt astonishing, didn't it? Being aware that your ex boyfriend loved you so intensely. When the ...
Views: 4301 - I Want My Ex Boyfriend to Want Me Back! How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"I want my ex boyfriend to want me back!" this is often said by person feeling alone and jilted. What does it say concerning you if you are still very much interested in your ex boyfriend? It says that you are grown-up enough to know true love once you sense it as well as you have a fixed ...
Views: 2696 - Things to Do to Get Your Boyfriend Back - Smart Tips to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Charles UadialeGoing through a break up is one of the most emotionally challenging states any woman can ever face especially with a man she still loves. Relationships are very difficult task moreover they turn out to be even more demanding as soon as the man you love says he wants some space. It is a break up, ...
Views: 1043 - How to Stay Happily Married - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Kara OhWill Smith was interviewed a while back and he talked about his reason for his successful marriage. He said there is no way that there won’t be really hard times in any marriage. If divorce is an option, then eventually, something will be difficult enough to bring down a marriage. For Will and ...
Views: 1669(3 votes) - Renew Your Relationships this Spring: 4 Tips for Recapturing Love & Romance - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr. Patty Ann TublinSpring is a time for renewal. During the hum-drum, dark, cold days of winter, we can often lose focus of what’s important in our lives. And this can take a toll on our relationship. As we all know (but don’t always practice) our relationships are not readily disposable (or at least they ...
Views: 1023 - Relationships and Marriage: Finding Your True Love A Perceptual Styles Perspective - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Lynda-Ross VegaThere’s no one factor or theory that can fully explain why, how, and with whom we fall in love, but the Perceptual Styles Theory (PST) can help individuals understand the challenges we’re likely to face in different types of relationships. This perspective can be invaluable in predicting ...
Views: 817 - Self-Observation, Acceptance of What You Notice and Motivation to Change Place You on the Road to a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Doron GilIt is safe to assume that no one has ever taught you the importance of SELF-OBSERVATION: how to look inwards, contemplate your thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors. Observation will help you pay attention to your reactions and behaviors with your partners and become aware of the ways in ...
Views: 1490 - Top 5 Ways to Tell If He’s Going to Propose - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaIf you have been dating your boyfriend for a while, you may be hoping that he proposes to you. However, time spent is not always an indicator that you are headed for marriage. There are signs that your boyfriend is more likely to propose than others—or is at least thinking about it. The top five ...
Views: 6801 - The Single Man's Mission Statement - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Don DiebelEvery man should develop a mission statement for succeeding with single women. This will give you purpose, a plan for doing better with women, and motivate you to take action to seduce women. Here's the mission statement that I recommend that you use: 1. I have supreme confidence in ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Even If A Woman Says She Is Over You There Are Ways To Get Her Back - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you want to know how to get your girlfriend to come back to you, even if she has just ditched you? Depending on whether you still love your ex-girlfriend you should try to get into her mind and work out what makes her tick to win her back. Follow these guidelines to assist you with dealing ...
Views: 5793 - Law of Attraction Coach Debunks Law of Attraction Myths - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nanette GeigerPeople often hear sound bytes about the Law of Attraction and just say to themselves, "oh, I've figured it out, these people are selling wishful thinking." When you wish for something, you're in a very low energy place, in terms of the frequency of your brainwaves. Action requires purposeful ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - Ways To Move Forward After A Break Up - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterBreaking up can be one of the worst experiences of your life, especially if you were the one who was cast aside.It can be a real challenge to move on with your life after a break up.It’s strange how you can go from being madly in love to no real feelings at all the next moment. Here are few ...
Views: 1842 - ***Words and Phrases You Hear in Great Marriages - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have been engaged in marriage research for nearly three decades around the world and have never been asked this question until recently – “Are there words or phrases you listen for when you interview the best marriages around the world?” This is ...
Views: 4575(20 votes) - 3 Signs of an Affair - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterIt can be a truly devastating experience to discover that your husband is having an affair. Your mind is flooded with all kinds of haunting images of him with the other woman, you want to know the details of what happened, and you can barely get through the day with all the thoughts that swarm ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - To Trust Or Not To Trust: That Is The Question - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Rita LouiseTrust is something that has become harder and harder to find. We don't trust our government, we question our doctors, we worry about the the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat. We lock our doors at night because we don't trust our neighbors, the people who live down the ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Second Chance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 6:9-10 “So Moses told the people what the Lord had said, but they wouldn’t listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increase burden of their slavery. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Go back to Pharaoh, and tell him to let the people of Israel leave Egypt.’” Moses was ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Instruct Yourself On How To Stop Break-up Depression - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Richard NelsonSuffering From Break-up Depression. Reclaim yourself from break-up depression with 5 ways to get your life back. Going through a break-up isn't an easy thing. Facing the day and thinking straight are hard for a lot of people. Overall, they feel weak from the crying and shock. The things ...
Views: 536 - What to Do If Your Family Disapproves of Your Mate - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaRegardless of how much you love your partner, if your family is not too fond of your partner—or worse, despises your partner—it could lead to the demise of your relationship. Fortunately, there are ways that you can help your family and your partner find the reasons for the conflict between them ...
Views: 6591 - 7 Little Communication Tips with Big Payoffs for Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Rhonda NeelyEven a few little changes can make a huge difference when communicating to your spouse, helping you reduce arguments and frustration. But most of all they’ll help you improve the state of your marriage. Isn’t that, kind of magical? 1. Wake up on the right side of the bed – The first 15 ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - What is Intimacy? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamShe interrupted my talk to tell me that I should say the word differently to make its meaning clear. Instead of intimacy, I should say it into-me-see. She had a great point. The Dictionary defines intimacy as “a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with ...
Views: 3464(1 vote) - ***Are You and Your Partner Hurting Each Other? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Margaret PaulAre you aware of how you may be hurting your partner?Are you aware of how your partner may be hurting you?Are you aware of the painful feelings of loneliness, heartache and heartbreak you likely feel when you are disconnected from your loved one and unable to share love?The sharing of love is ...
Views: 3343(1 vote) - Advice Column - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomAs people have become more accustomed to owning and having instant and easy access to computers and the web it is becoming increasingly popular to turn to websites for information, help, advice and sources of knowledge. There are online courses, advice columns, problem pages, agony aunts, ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - When is Enough, Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Curt Gorlick“I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” I bet you’ve heard that one. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. This very well known line from an old movie became so popular because millions of people related to it. They would internalize how mad they were yet rarely express it ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - The Courage To Stay - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaLet’s face it. We live in a consumer culture. At first it started with the material world, and unfortunately, this habit of disposable goods has leaked into the realm of relationships. I see people leave their partners and here are some of the reasons. “I’m just not in love with him.” “We ...
Views: 1641 - Cementing the Bond with True Commitment - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaIn the West, we tend to see view our commitments with dread. Sometimes, we actually create loopholes in order to get out of them. I once heard someone say, “They are called Commitments, not conveniences.” What a way to reshift one’s flaky tendencies! We have so many choices in this time and ...
Views: 1739 - Advice for Relationship Rescue - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Chris ReynoldsIn life and indeed love we need to appreciate the full advantage of self-understanding. As the better we know our individual & unique qualities and gifts, the better we may utilize these for a full & happy life, enjoying healthy, rewarding, and stimulating, relationships. Self-knowledge also ...
Views: 957 - Never Diminish Yourself For Any Man - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kara OhI was just watching an older woman (at least 75) and her husband. She was enthusiastically pointing at something, wanting to share with her husband. When he ignored her, she turned to follow him, her head down, obviously feeling bad for not being acknowledged. Watching her brought tears to my ...
Views: 1949 - Coping With The Pain And Sadness After A Break Up - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew HunterIt can be tough to deal with depression after any break up. The difficult part is knowing that you are not both together any more and she has broken your heart. There are certain steps you need to go through in order to learn how to deal with depression after breaking up. It's going to take some ...
Views: 1367 - Getting Along With People is EASY! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Wayne KehlThis is an excerpt from my book: “Getting Along With People Is Easy!” EIGHTH COMMANDMENT: DO NOT BE SELFISH • If you want to get along with people think about someone other than yourself. If you are not getting along with people it is probably largely to do with your own actions and the ...
Views: 1574 - How to have a blissful romance? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Monique MorganRomance is Alive and Well. Romance did not die the 19th Century. Just because most romantic novels are written about the 19th century it does not mean that the 20th Century was romantically dead. In fact now in the 21st Century there are still many ways in which to woo your partner and enjoy ...
Views: 778 - Reading Tarot Cards - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Trish KershawThere are many types of fortune-telling cards, but not all of them are Tarot. Although researchers have tried for years to pinpoint the true origin of the Tarot, they are still unsure who created the first deck. However it is suggested that the tarot originated in Northern Italy in the 15th ...
Views: 1718 - Wedding Vows - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamI love officiating formal church weddings. I especially look forward to that precise moment when the bride first steps into view, relishing the exquisite sensations of those extraordinary seconds. I watch her raise her eyes from her bouquet to his face, and without turning to see his response, ...
Views: 3643 - Reconciling With an Unfaithful Partner - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaThe unfaithfulness of a partner, regardless of whether it is discovered or confessed, can be one of the most devastating moments in a person's life. Especially if there was little warning, the discovery can blindside an individual, and make them question everything about the relationship up to ...
Views: 2299 - What to Consider Before Relocating for Your Partner - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaYour partner calls up ecstatic. They just received an amazing job offer that pays better, has more opportunity for advancement-and is halfway across the country. That excitement quickly turns into apprehension, and leaves you wondering what will be involved, what sacrifices will need to be made ...
Views: 2625 - Some Tips for Astrology Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Riki clarkRelationships tend to be dominated by emotionality or mutual devotion. One leads to problems and the other success. Emotional Relationships Examples of relationships characterized by emotion would include those where there is a great deal of conflict, an anger problem or a histrionic ...
Views: 680 - Love Astrology: How to Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Riki clarkAre you committed to changing your love life in the New Year? One way to ensure romantic bliss is to start paying attention to love astrology influences that can affect your relationships. On February 3rd, we'll start the Year of the Rabbit -- a time when all of us get a fresh start in love. ...
Views: 782 - Astrology and Its Relationship With Human - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Riki clarkOne of the key aspects that are highlighted in the natal chart is marriage and love. Astrological Compatibility determines the ratio of success of two individual's relationship by studying their horoscope. Every relationship thrives on harmonious interaction. When the stars and energies combine ...
Views: 719 - Astrology Signs - A True Blessing in Life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Riki clarkAstrology is one of the most ancient forms of science, which is used to know about the past and predict the future. It has been in use for more than 5000 years. The word has been derived from 'Astrologia', which is a Greek term and it means the study of stars. It is used to calculate the ...
Views: 750 - Once a Cheater Always a Cheater? The Surprising Truth Behind Affairs - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew HunterYou’ve probably heard the phrase before: “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” Is this popular saying true? If your boyfriend or husband cheats on you, is he destined to cheat again? Some people, maybe your own friends, will recommend that you leave your guy if he ever cheats on you. ...
Views: 1765 - Still Single? You Don’t Have to Be! 10 Factors Which Stand in Your Way from Finding and Cultivating the Relationship You Desire! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Doron GilIF BY NOW YOU: 1) Have enrolled with numerous on-line dating sites, shaped your profile, chatted with others, went on many dates, but was never able to develop a satisfying relationship; and 2) Have always blamed your partners (or dates) for the failure of a possible relationship; and 3) ...
Views: 1149 - ***Why Do Women Like Players? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.It’s often asked to me why women like Jerks, Badboys, and Players, and while I teach that much of the reason rests in the fact that to the brain, arousal due to danger and threats can be easily confused with arousal due to sexual appeal, there is a bit of a difference between a guy who is a ...
Views: 10537(5 votes) - ***How Do I Get My Ex-Girlfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.You don’t. I’m sorry, but no matter who you are, who she is, and how many crazy skills in dating you have learned, you will never. ever get back that particular person. Why? It’s been programmed into us since the dawn of time, and it’s called COURTSHIP. There’s an actual set of ...
Views: 4273(3 votes) - ***Why Do Women Go Out With Jerks? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.Women go out with jerks because of reasons you would not suspect. None of them are logical. None of them are “right” or “fair” in a fair world. It is unfair that sexual attraction and dating are “unfair” once you learn the nature of human instincts between the genders. The reason that they ...
Views: 3621(10 votes) - ***How To Get A Woman's Number - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.Under most circumstances with a woman, it’s utterly fruitless to get a woman’s number if she is a.) not sexually attracted b.) not friendly or feel a sense of fun or friendship from you, or c.) not a good match for you intellectually, in maturity, culture or tastes. Why would you even bother? Or ...
Views: 3390(2 votes) - ***How To Know If A Woman Likes You - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.A woman likes you if she looks at you, if she talks to you and lets you talk, if she touches you or lets you touch her, and certainly if she kisses you or has sex with you. You see, there are DEGREES to “liking” and a DURATION to how long and how much you are “liked.” Through this all there ...
Views: 4547(3 votes) - ***How To Meet Women - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.How to meet women is a different subject than where to meet women, and WHETHER you will meet women at all. Do you have particular goals with women? Or in the skill to meet them? Do you know what you even want in a woman? Or in what you will share with her? Do you want casual dating? Or a serious ...
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