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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Trust Rebuilding Tips When You're Back with Your Ex Who Cheated - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsIt's been a turbulent couple of years for Selena and Robbie. After living together for over 5 years, Selena was shocked and outraged to learn that Robbie was having an affair with another woman who also lives in their apartment building. She was so upset about this, she packed up her ...
Views: 3287(1 vote) - Events & Stories - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Steve DahlWe have often heard they hurt my feelings or if that happened I would finally be happy. What someone did or what happened is just an event, it is our story about it our beliefs about it that create our feelings. Some clarity on the difference between events and stories. Events just are what ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - A Conversation that never was - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Crystal ChurchTHE PROBLEM: I am really sick of how you are such a part-time Dad and that the only time you want to take your kids is when it is convenient for you. Your partying always comes first. You are almost 50 years old and you keep acting like a child. You make me sick. You don't care about building ...
Views: 830 - Crystal's Gift - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Crystal ChurchMy purpose is to be honest. To empower others by not holding back my intuition and knowledge from them. It may very well be the piece they need to the puzzle in their life. I could be that one bit of information that creates a spark in their mind and makes them pull down the wall that has been ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - 12 Awful First Date Tips: Drink Chablis With a Straw - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Tracey BennettWondering what to do on a first date? Here are 12 awful ways to impress a woman. Good first date tips include conversation on first date, flirting & etiquette. That’s just silly. Women readers: see if your dates have pulled these stunts on you….er, I mean, perhaps you could pick up some tips, ...
Views: 1678(7 votes) - How to Flirt and Start a Conversation With “What’s Your Sign?” - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettStarting a conversation with men and women is easy. Follow these tips and “What’s your sign?” will lead from casual talk to flirting to genuine first-date conversation. The conversation starter “What’s your sign?” had its heyday in the 60′s when the musical Hair turned everyone’s attention to ...
Views: 2884(8 votes) - Getting Over Being Dumped - On Giving Advices, Sincere Prayer and Moving on - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Johnny WayneHow to get over being dumped is hard as waking up early in the morning trying to stimulate the body for school.In any boy-girl relationship, it is normal that break-up happens for some pretty good reasons.In the scenario of break up, either of the couples decide the break up and the other one ...
Views: 4101(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Coach Explains How You Can Get Your Power Back With Energy Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Nanette GeigerUnmanaged energy can be a huge stepping stone for someone first learning that they can manifest their desires in reality. Consider that the Law of Attraction is always, continuously true, and is always acting on the desires and thoughts of all people. The energy of your mind (your thoughts) is ...
Views: 1461(5 votes) - ***Couples Want to be Alone Together - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the past several days, we have been in sunny southern California conducting interviews with selected celebrities including a former priest and his wife and couples with very famous last names. Tomorrow, we tape a segment of the television show, ...
Views: 4398(25 votes) - Gender Research: Exploring the Differences Between Men and Women - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Les and Leslie ParrottHave you ever wondered why a man can seemingly read a map blindfolded but can't find his own socks? The reason may be found in his genetic make-up. Gender research is discovering that men and women actually perceive reality differently. In one university experiment that tested the differences ...
Views: 1559(4 votes) - Marriage: How to Keep Your Marriage Holy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWith love shining from his eyes, the handsome groom vows, "I take you to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part." Smiling tenderly ...
Views: 4454 - MAKING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WORK: HOW TO KEEP THE FIRES BURNING - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Lydia StrehlauOne of the more profound words that I heard is “every wo(man) gets exactly the relationship they want”. These words made me stop and think for a while, striking a cord within me. Is it possible to get a loving and committed relationship that lasts through the years? The answer is in the ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Keeping Your Female Partner Happy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThis article is aimed at my masculine readers. If you are of the feminine race, please read this as well, and set me straight if you disagree. You certainly know this subject better than I! Let me start out by stating that this post is a hopeless generalization. When I refer to relationships ...
Views: 2087(2 votes) - 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: 5381(1 vote) - Changing Words To Change Events Does Not Work - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from David SamuelThe past years have taken a trend in the concept that by changing the words, we can actually change the situation. This is clearly impossible, but yet it does work. I would like to explore how the impossible works. If there is a problem, no matter what you call it, or even if you ignore it, ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Say No to More Commitments and Say Yes to You - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Meghan GehanWhen you are desperate for time to yourself and you feel way out of balance in your life, it is time to start saying no! No, I can't do it. No, I'm sorry, but I can't help you. No, I can't stay late tonight and work. No, I can't come in on my day off. Say no. Say it frequently. Say it ...
Views: 1799 - Men Vs. Women Breaking the Barriers - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Annie RamMuch of the time, our relationship gets into trouble because we forget that men and women are different. Yes, it is true! Men and women are different. We are different physically, the way we communicate, in the way we think, and process our thoughts and feelings. A great example of this occurred ...
Views: 905 - Mystique of Inner Beauty: Love In You, As You and Through You - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Peter WinslowIt's often said that the Universe is a manifestation and expression of love. "God Is Love" was a popular slogan of the hippie era (guess my age?) and before, during and since, this notion has been duplicated and promulgated in teachings the world over. In observations of the human condition, ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - So, You’re Thinking about Leaving - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have come across that time in our life when the grass looks greener on the other side. Well, this is to help you decipher exactly what it is that you are missing in your life. You first have to think; has there been anything major that’s happened in your life that has upset you? This ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach Explains The 3 Biggest Factors That Delay Your Law of Attraction Manifestation - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Nanette GeigerThe Law of Attraction is like any other law of physics: it's still there even if you don't believe it's true or don't understand it. Although that's true, many people simply can't believe something unless they understand something on an intellectual level. You're much more likely to use Law of ...
Views: 2719(6 votes) - 4 Soul Mate Mistakes: Avoid These or Suffer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost singles want to find a soul mate, but aside from the common romantic assumptions about this elusive magical bond, they generally don't stop to think about the spiritual purpose of soul mates or the true meaning of the term. Thanks to movies, TV, and romance novels, the perception of a ...
Views: 4256(1 vote) - Letting Ourselves Be Seen - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Christopher EdgarI think that, to some degree, we all have a love/hate relationship with being seen — with letting another person see all the parts that make up who we are, whether it’s our joy, anger, grief, ambition, or something else. On the downside, if we show the other person parts we usually keep ...
Views: 990 - Communication Advice to Help You Create Relationship Agreements About Tough Topics - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsIs there an issue about which you and your partner can't seem to see eye-to-eye? Perhaps you two try to avoid talking about or even looking at the tough topic because, in the past, it has only seemed to cause tension and arguments. The trouble is, these sensitive and challenging issues ...
Views: 3437(1 vote) - MOVING ON FROM A BREAK UP - PICKING UP THE PIECES - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Lydia StrehlauRelationships end for a number of reasons and sometimes it is the best decision, at the time, for both parties involved. Unfortunately with break ups, sometimes one person is still emotionally attached and may find moving on hard to do, while the other party is emotionally ready to move on from ...
Views: 4804(1 vote) - How to Get Him Back - Six Proven Steps - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonThere are a variety of reasons why men leave women. These relationships with their love and lust could be recaptured with the right situations. You will want to know how to get him back forever to ensure that the love and lust in your relationship is never lost again. Follow these 6 necessary ...
Views: 879 - How Do You Mend A Broken Heart - 5 Amazing Tips - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jenna JamesMany of us go through break-ups without knowing how to mend a broken heart. Sometimes we go down the drain unsure of our feelings to recover or wallow in self-pity. If you are decided to be a stronger self despite the hurt then you don't need tons of to-do list to recover just 5 amazing tips to ...
Views: 1146(3 votes) - Amazing Advice To Get Your Ex Back Now - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jenna JamesYou're in the stage of acceptance where you acknowledge the reality of not being in a relationship with your previous partner. The emotional roller coaster experience was tough but you stood strong and coped up well from the break up. You have moved on, and able to be productive with daily ...
Views: 1057(2 votes) - 5 Tips To Get Back Together With An Ex - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jenna JamesThe heart is one instrument that heals when it's broken. Break-ups are usually because of conflicts and unresolved issues. Sometimes relationships just can't help it but fall down only to grow stronger. If you want the love you had back then here are 5 easy tips to get back together with an ex. ...
Views: 1135(4 votes) - How To Bring Passion Back Into Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Lianda LudwigNo matter how much you love your work, your play activities, your friends, family and even pets, you need to take a break from them. There’s a behavior researched by psychologists called “habituation”. Essentially it means that with repeated exposure to any stimuli, you “learn”,whether ...
Views: 4387(7 votes) - Expectations are Premeditated Resentments - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dawn SinnottI’m sitting at the party. I planned it so perfectly. I would throw a surprise party for my best friend on my birthday. She’ll be so surprised! She walks in the door. She looks surprised. She greets everyone and thanks them for coming. She seems to be happy yet……I know her better than ...
Views: 11270 - ***There is No Recovery from Infidelity - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Frankly, if we hear yet one more person talk about infidelity in a relationship as if it were okay, not a big deal, and forgivable, we are going to get angry! We have studied the best marriages for nearly 28 years and we know this – the best ...
Views: 7070(25 votes) - Marriage Counseling: What Kind of Relationship Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joe JamesIn my close to 20 years of being a marriage counselor, I’ve come to the conclusion that relationships often fall into one of four very broad categories. Do any of these sound like you? Fulfilled: You are best friends and lovers in every sense of the word. You feel supported by and are ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Self Confidence in Dating Women - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jim MooreWhen it comes to dating or even seducing a woman, self confidence is very vital. Women often relate self confidence with the ability to being successful. While a lot of men believe women look for successful men because they’re more likely to make more money, this simply isn't true. While it ...
Views: 1270(5 votes) - The 3 Secrets to True Law of Attraction Success and Using Law of Attraction Affirmations for Wealth Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Nanette Geiger1. Your desires should be perfectly clear to you. Do you get the feeling that you don't really know what you want? Society teaches us that we shouldn't shoot too high, and as a result people close off their ability to really accept what they want out of life. You don't have to tell anyone ...
Views: 1418(5 votes) - Three Steps for Surviving an Affair - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kim OlverMany people ask, “Can my relationship survive an affair”? My answer is yes when you follow the three- step process outlined below. Step One: Prioritize Your Relationship The first step is for both people to realize that their relationship is important enough for them to attempt to heal ...
Views: 1887(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: "The Nail in the Fence: Healing Wounds" - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tina TessinaThis arrived in Dr. Romance 's e-mail: “There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have been hurt by every guy I have dated - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am in a new relationship for a few months. I haven't dated for a couple of years on the advice of my therapist. I met a really nice guy on an online dating service which was totally out of my character. He is a really nice guy (Thank God) He lives in a different state so ...
Views: 1468(4 votes) - How To Spend More Time With Your Partner - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Rachel MohebanTwenty-four hours in a day never seem to be enough. Balancing kids, marriage, work, friends and other life commitments is one of our greatest challenges today. What often seems to slip through the cracks is quality time spent with our partner. Even with the best of intentions, piles of dirty ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - What Makes You Think You’re Right That Other People Should Change? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comAs you proceed to go right on judging the loved one in your life, and labeling them, you forget you did attract them in and many of them by agreement, for a higher purpose. Maybe them being exactly as they are, and you being who you are in this moment of time, is your gift to yourself and ...
Views: 2846(1 vote) - What Is Past Life Regression? (PLR) - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Dellaina van der LeerPast life Regression (or PLR) is a process of retrieving memories of previous lives or incarnations by means of a hypnosis or meditation. Many religions (Hinduism, Bhuddism, etc) believe in the concept of reincarnation and past llife regression can aid in personal growth and healing of ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - Why We Try to Change People - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comIt's never about the other person....there's no one doing it to us....every things an inside job. No matter what we are experiencing, no matter how it appears to be someone else’s fault, someone else’s personality defect, someone else’s manipulation or lie, it isn’t. Everything in our lives ...
Views: 6474(2 votes) - ***Jolt Your Relationship from Negative to Positive - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. With our fast paced society and the ever increasing demands of everyday life, more and more couples are finding that negativity is taking over their relationship. An abrupt interject of positivity into a relationship is the only way to change the ...
Views: 4083(22 votes) - Stop the Comparing Game to Stop Jealousy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDo you play the “Comparing Game?” If you get jealous easily, chances are high that you play this game-- that isn't fun and won't bring laughs into your life. In fact, both the “Comparing Game” and jealousy will undoubtedly cause you pain and wreak havoc on your love relationship or ...
Views: 3575(5 votes) - Writer offers healing, hope through radio show - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDWriter offers healing, hope through radio show By LISA CRAWFORD WATSON Herald Correspondent Posted: 10/22/2010 Sandy Brewer had to get out. But it was going to take some growing up before she could manage it, which meant she had to survive it. More than once, she almost didn't, ...
Views: 2148(1 vote) - Keep Your Side of the Street Clean - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Dawn SinnottMy 18 year old daughter, Kelly, calls me in a panic. Her ex best friend has text her because she’s heard rumors that she believes Kelly has been spreading about her. She wants to come down from college and confront Kelly. Kelly is upset because she says she hasn’t said a bad word to anyone ...
Views: 5783(1 vote) - Make Girls Wanting You During the Initial Date - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from David RoyWhen meeting girls on the Internet, the goal is to interact with a girl, to meet her real time, and to eventually begin a relationship. Through that process, the first date is very important. At the moment you meet women for a date after exchanging online for some time, you will be judged and ...
Views: 1127(4 votes) - Healing From A Broken Relationship - 5 Step Guide To a Quick Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from JD DeanOne of the secrets of successfully healing from a broken relationship is to recognize that you will see phases inside the healing process that need to occur and knowing what they may be, can really help dull this pain and hurt you feel today. Periods such as denial, anger and bargaining ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Tips To Bring Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Nick CucchinataWhen the relationship gets broken people get affected and stresses, but the underlying problem within the relationship can be fixed and the ‘bleeding’ can be easily stopped by following some tips. There are few mistakes to avoid to win back your ex lover. To maintain a long term relationship ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - Five Steps to Snag Your Knight in Shining Armor - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyIs your marriage staler than a Moon Pie at the discount bakery outlet? I hear you, Mama. If you're staring at that man scratching his bee-hind and flipping through the TV stations and longing for your knight in shining armor, then you better think again. That IS your knight in shining armour. ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - What the Business World Can Teach Us About Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Jane WarrenIn the business world we know "innovate or perish" we know "nothing ventured, nothing gained". In our intimate relationships what we seem to prefer is "leave well enough alone" and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". What's that all about? We know that a business, allowed to chug along will ...
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