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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- ***Why It Can Be a Good Thing When He Goes Cave-bound - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerLast week a smart, thoughtful woman left a comment on my post about Dating the Somewhat Disappearing Man. These are the guys I call “pingers” because they ping you (or contact you) just often enough to make sure you’re there when they need or want you. They keep you attached and interested, and ...
Views: 4226(4 votes) - ***How to Rekindle a Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Carla TaraTo rekindle a relationship when it has become stagnant is very important. Let’s face it. It takes a lot of time and emotional involvement to start a relationship. Do you remember how much quality time you dedicated to the relationship? How you used to dress up for each other and take time out of ...
Views: 8215(6 votes) - Sincerity, The Key to Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from David SamuelSincerity is the word. It is the power behind all success in personal refinement. Pure thought is the power to command. Thought is made impure by fears, falsity, distractions, false desires, false personality, fragmentation, identification and so on. Sincerity is pure thought. But what ...
Views: 14106 - Can You Use the Law of Attraction to Get Rid of Relationship Woes? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsThere are many books, dvds, articles, lectures, courses and more about the Law of Attraction. You can learn how to use the Law of Attraction (LOA) to create more wealth, better health, a new car, a great job and, yes, a passionate love relationship or marriage. But here's the big ...
Views: 4765(6 votes) - How to Improve Your Dating Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Randy HurlburtThe following article was recently featured in the Relationship Coaching Institute (RCI) newsletter. Tara Kachaturoff is the interviewer; she is the editor of the RCI newsletter. How to Improve Your Dating Success Tara Kachaturoff: Drawing from your experience with coaching singles, why ...
Views: 1994(5 votes) - Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Paul BrickhillRelationship counseling can and generally is a time consuming process. It’s important to realize as a counselor that the important thing that he or she brings to the table is objectivity and it’s a must to avoid pushing the counselors own beliefs and prejudices on the couple who wish to be ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - Choosing A How To Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back Guide - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Kevin A. HedstromIf you have searched the web for tips on how to get your ex girlfriend back, then it’s likely that you’ve read about products that say they can give you help in getting her back. I totally relate, and you should remain hesitant to use these, but I encourage you to not dismiss these products ...
Views: 973(3 votes) - How Sleepless Nights Are Destroying Marriages - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dana OblemanI am not a marriage counselor, nor do I pretend to be, but everyday I receive letters from parents all over the world telling me how I have saved their marriage. These letters come mainly from mothers, and some fathers, who say that they were spending no time together, were fighting all night, ...
Views: 2378(3 votes) - All About Self-Lying - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from David SamuelSelf-lying is our greatest hindrance to success. The truth cannot be found when you are living in a lie. Self-lying is just that, lying to yourself. We all do it, daily in fact. We may call it by other names, justify it, ignore it, or give in and believe it without even knowing what we ...
Views: 2007 - Building Lifelong Customers and Friends Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoIn the past, to succeed in business, salespeople had to work 80% of their time prospecting new market and only 20% of their time working on their relationship management. Today, it’s all different. To succeed in business, to create more life opportunities, you need to work mainly at creating, ...
Views: 1589 - Real People Schedule Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Rachel MohebanFor many busy couples, intimacy is unfortunately an issue that gets pushed aside. Really, nobody’s checking up on it (we hope), and you don’t normally have a deadline on it or any of the other checks and balances that are involved in many other sectors of your lives. Still, intimacy is an ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Relationship Advice for Men (and the Women Who Love Them): How to be Open to Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Richard NicastroHave you ever related to your spouse/partner in a totally non-defensive, emotionally open way? If you have, in that moment you and your spouse/partner were vulnerable and receptive to each other’s emotional needs/experiences. To do this, you were able to free yourself from the emotional ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Living with an alcoholic -- How to detach - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from John McMahonIn the last article we discussed the need to detach from the alcoholic. In this article we will discuss how to detach, what it means and how to achieve it successfully. When you live with an alcoholic, almost inevitably, you become caught up in his drinking behavior. You will find yourself ...
Views: 5622 - ***When Do Men Expect to Have Sex With Us? A Single Man's Response - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerI get asked this question constantly. Women who are dating want to know this; especially women who are divorced and over 40, and haven’t been dating for some time. They also want to know how they can tell if sex is all he wants. Good questions. The truth is that whether you’re dating at 20, ...
Views: 3669(6 votes) - Lying as a Form of Control - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Margaret PaulAll of us, as we were growing up, learned a myriad of ways to try to have control over getting love, avoiding pain, and feeling safe. One of the ways we might have learned is to lie.We all had many opportunities to learn this way of protecting ourselves, which is a form of manipulation/control:A ...
Views: 4357(1 vote) - The ONE Major Cause of Relationship Problems! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat if there really is ONE major cause of relationship problems, one issue that if you address, would change everything? The good news and the bad news is - there is!The good news is that it makes it easier to understand why you might be having problems in your relationship.The bad news is that ...
Views: 5066(2 votes) - Law Of Attraction Coach: Do You Tell Yourself You Can't Have What You Desire? Learn To Expect And Believe You Can Attain Anything - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Nanette GeigerAre You getting what You expect out of life? What are your expectations on attracting money, financial success and wealth? What are your expectations on thriving in your life and career? What are your expectations for joyous and fulfilling outcomes in life overall? Most likely they are ...
Views: 2281(3 votes) - Relationships Attraction: Create A Relationship By Creating Space For One - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIt's always recommended to allow actual space for an unhindered relationship to manifest into your experience. That is, clean out a closet, and some drawers. Allow your space for living to be conducive for two people to live comfortable. And while that's important, it's of even greater ...
Views: 2318(3 votes) - Emotional Adultery: How Husbands and Wives Disrespect Each Other - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Angie LewisHow Husbands Disrespect Their Wives Husbands who stare at, or flirt with other women may not think they are being disrespectful, but it is very hurtful to their wives. The bible talks about this in detail about how a man is to love his wife. “Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loves the ...
Views: 8190(3 votes) - HOW TIME CAN MAKE OR BREAK A RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieKILLING TIME OR KILLING THE RELATIONSHIP I was once in a relationship but the person just had no time for me. All the time he would give excuses such as busy at work, got to attend weddings, got to meet up with old friends, got to meet up with his boss on a Sunday night! And the excuses went on ...
Views: 1950(7 votes) - Is Anyone Really Winning? Competition in Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Gail Barker"I win!!!" When was the last time you heard this phrase -- or used this phrase -- in the context of your primary relationships? I'm not talking about any scenario that inherently involves a sport or a game; in other words this article isn't about your hockey team-mates, or your tennis ...
Views: 3810 - Honesty in Relationships: Is It Really the Best Policy? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Gail BarkerFor this article I'm going to do things a little differently and just start with the bottom line. The answer to the title question is, "yes, honesty is the best policy when it comes to relationships." There. Now that you know, for those of you who are in a bit of a rush, you can move on ...
Views: 6950 - Personality - Presence - Magnetism - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettlePersonality – Presence - Magnetism (Book Excerpt From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series - Course #2 “Building Your Personality, Presence, Magnetism, And Relationship Skills”) Listed #1 Out Of 11,000,000 On Google Under “Personality – Presence - ...
Views: 2817 - “How honest should I be about my past?”: Relationship Advice for those Tricky Situations - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsJake was a party guy in college. He stayed up late, was the life of every social event he attended and was never without a date. In fact, Jake had a lot of dates and sexual partners during this wilder time in his life. Now, 5 years later, Jake has settled down a bit. He still lives life to ...
Views: 7690(5 votes) - Communication Tips to Help You Talk Commitment Even When You're Not Ready for Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsLindsay and Brian have been dating for about a month now. They've been spending every weekend together. Both of them are beginning to wonder if this is turning into something more. This is an exciting time for Lindsay and Brian. They are having fun together and their growing intimacy is ...
Views: 3445(5 votes) - Making long distance relationships work - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from John SamuelsMany couples who find themselves in the midst of a long distance relationship find it quite challenging to work with. The main difficulty of course is the absence of physical closeness and intimacy, but there are several others aspects like communication gaps, mistrust and misunderstandings that ...
Views: 1354(5 votes) - Attracting Your Soulmate - 10 Top Ways - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maryann CanditoAttracting your soulmate doesn't have to be for the lucky ones. You can deliberately create an ideal relationship with the partner of your dreams. Over the years, by working on myself and with clients through law of attraction coaching, I have discovered my own magical formula to help you ...
Views: 3227(3 votes) - Revive Love For One Last Time - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Peter HinesDaily you come across a couple that have eternal love and you think about why can't you revive love in your relationship and be just like them. Their love is so solid for each other and you can not comprehend anything ever changing. The good news is that you can have a relationship exactly like ...
Views: 1032 - Signs of Lying and Getting The Truth - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Steve GillmanSome of the more obvious signs of lying include different answers when you repeat a question, and hesitation in answering. You also can watch for eye movements that differ from the usual. Be careful with these individual signs, since shifty eyes may be normal for some people, even when telling ...
Views: 1278 - ***Lie, Steal and Cheat Your Way to Love - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Okay, we admit it – our favorite new love-story movie is Leap Year (2010). We simply love the movie and have now watched it three times! The movie speaks to many of the research findings we have found over the three decades we have researched ...
Views: 5360(25 votes) - I Don't Like To Be Corrected - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Eloisa RamosI don’t like to be corrected, not even if the correction comes from me! I laugh because just last week my offer to help was met with resistance and I couldn’t understand why. I walked into the kitchen to find my husband making breakfast. I noticed a couple of burnt pieces on the plate and ...
Views: 4669(1 vote) - Summer's Romantic Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Rachel MohebanWelcome to summer! Okay, so it’s hot. We all know that. Make yourself some lemonade and USE the heat to your romantic advantage. Get creative – what did you enjoy, way-back-when, when you had more unstructured time available to you? So you need a jump start on this one? Well, here are ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - The Search for Perfection: From Marrying to Buying a House - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Sheryl Paul“Perfection is for the Gods; completeness and wholeness is the most humans can hope for.” – Marion Woodman One of the most common and pernicious beliefs among my engaged and newlywed clients is that they’re supposed to marry their perfect match. While they may be rationally aware that ...
Views: 1872 - How To Develop and Sustain Spiritually Rich and Rewarding Relationships - Part 1. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Debs de VriesWhen my mother married my Dad in 1950 her expectations were that he would work and provide for her and their family. My mother expected to stay at home, cleaning, shopping, cooking and accompanying my father on his social activities. I know this is an over-simplification: they certainly loved ...
Views: 1938 - How to Overcome Tragedy and Loss - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffHas the loss of a loved one, a major physical or financial tragedy or a global disaster brought your world to a screeching halt? Are you finding it hard to deal with the emotional rollercoaster, blaming yourself and feeling anger and helplessness all at the same time? Loss from a major ...
Views: 8353 - Individuality is... - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ken Fields…in division and duality; in-division-duality: individuality. Although individuality has many redeeming qualities, and is, in fact, one of our major developmental tasks throughout the lifespan, it is as well loaded with problems. Individuality is the source of feeling alone, isolated and ...
Views: 1242 - Don’t Let The "Evil Eye" Wreck Your Marriage! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve been together – oh, it seems like forever. Anywhere from six months to umpteen years. And somewhere along the line you’ve developed the Evil Eye. You know the one. That critical look you cast on your Sweetheart, that has little sweet in it and even less heart, the look that says “How ...
Views: 4207(1 vote) - Law Of Attraction Coach: Important Questions On Keeping Cool Concerning Money - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhat's the most efficient method to manifest wealth when I do not have enough? How do I become aligned with my desires for enough money when I do not make the money I need presently? What do I do to get an increased amount of money to manifest when I get anxious and even sometimes ...
Views: 1940(6 votes) - Relationship Breakthroughs: Enjoy Conscious Relationships with the Enneagram - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Nicola BuntingType 8s are from Mars, type 4s are from Venus? They might as well be, considering the potential for misunderstanding between different Enneagram types. The first point to understand is that we aren't wrong because we're different. If you would like to get a handle on each type, visit the ...
Views: 2133 - Relationships That Call You To Rise! The Possibility of Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sonika TinkerIn our workshops, we'll ask participants: "How many of you would sign up for a class on relationships taught by your parents?". Once in a while, a hand goes up, but it's a rare sight. Yet, that very class, taught by none other than their parents, was the first, and for most people only, class ...
Views: 1327 - What’s Love Got To Do With It? Not Everything! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Joseph CuencoWhat’s Love Got To Do With It? Not Everything! Not many of us aren’t familiar with Tina Turner’s immortal words questioning, “What’s love got to do with it?” Her notion that risking love may ultimately risk a broken heart still rings true today. However, when I consider the question, ...
Views: 1846 - Relationships and Your Love Life--3 Dreadful, yet Very Common Reasons for Staying Together - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlmost everyone hopes and strives for a long-term relationship, but few are ever able to find and cement a mutually satisfying, compatible bond that lasts the rest of their lives. Those who place great importance on the fantasy of permanent, romantic bliss may see this as a tragedy, but we ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - Eating Cake - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Mike EdwardsIn a recent article by JD Dean Signs of a Cheating Boyfriend there appears a reference to a well know incorrect saying; "You can't have your cake and eat it" Why is this incorrect? Simply, you can have your cake and you can eat it, it is just that there will be no cake left. However, ...
Views: 2907(2 votes) - Relationship Advice on Mens Mother Complex - Rape of the Heart - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Richard ColeInsights For Marriage Counselling This article describes a common relationship pattern where men have closed down their “ability to feel’. The origin of this pattern is the man attempted to fill his father’s role when he was a boy. He attempted to meet his mother’s needs at the cost of his ...
Views: 9667(1 vote) - 7 Tips to Honor Your Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Geoff Farnsworth1. Begin by becoming aware of your boundaries. Take notice of your feelings. They are your inner messengers, your inner guidance system. When a boundary is crossed, there is a definite physiological response. If someone’s comments or actions make you uncomfortable, notice how you react ...
Views: 1999(3 votes) - Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteIn the movie Date Night, Tina Fey and Steve Carrell play a couple struggling to revive the romance of the early days of their relationship. When they confront this issue, they turn to fantasies as one way to re-ignite the spark. Steve confesses that his fantasy is to be with 3 other women, to ...
Views: 3901(2 votes) - Chemistry--What is it and how do I recognize it? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Alisa Goodwin SnellI define chemistry as “the feeling or desire that compels you, when in the presence of a particular person, to want to please them, touch them, and make them happy.” That’s it! Too many singles associate chemistry with the desperate feelings, longing, and compulsive thoughts that are ...
Views: 4333(7 votes) - Practicing Positive Affirmations To Develop Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhat is halting you from manifesting the kind of life that you cannot wait to play in? What keeps you struggling with manifesting all the money you want? What is keeping you broke? Can you see the reasons you voice to yourself for the above? In the answer is the reason for why you're always ...
Views: 1378(5 votes) - Prenup Agreement - Legal & Financial Issues - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Shela DeanThe laws and regulations that govern our life are staggeringly complex. No one, not even an attorney, can know them all. But, like it or not, your marriage is subject to a myriad of rules and restrictions imposed upon it by the jurisdiction(s) in which you live, beginning with whether you ...
Views: 1488 - How good is your relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Carol PageHow good is your relationship? When John Gray wrote Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus in 1992, it fast became a ‘must have’ for anyone seriously interested in understanding how to communicate with the opposite sex. 18 years on and it is as relevant today as it was then. Which of us, ...
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