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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Humility - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Radomir SamardzicThis is what the dictionary says about what we mean by Humility: humility |(h)yo??milit?| noun a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. But is this really enough to grasp the whole importance humility plays, or does NOT play in our lives? Is being humble a positive or ...
Views: 4254(5 votes) - Natural Relationships - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Radomir SamardzicIn the last few years since I’ve been selling The Relationship Saver and coaching people in their relationships, I have come to see an interesting trend in age-old beliefs and behaviors taken for granted, never questioning whether they work or if there is a better way to do things. Namely, there ...
Views: 1965(8 votes) - Do Women Have An Agenda? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Radomir SamardzicOh, yes they do! Now, let’s see how this works. I understand that it is a generalization, but we are generally either men or women, so this would apply to all of us to a larger or smaller degree whether we are aware of it or not. Everyone knows what a man’s agenda is, at least at the ...
Views: 5114(2 votes) - Emotional Boo Boos and the Shadow Effect: Self-Induced Healing to the Rescue! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Barbara J. SempleUnresolved emotions you have pushed away over time or judged as bad are injurious to your health. Stuffed feelings move deeper into your cells and tissues and become the causes of such things as digestive, elimination, organ function disturbances, and very scary medical diagnoses. Consider ...
Views: 2571(1 vote) - Our Words Define Us More Than Our Actions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Greg BakerWe think that our actions define us more than our words. But the reality is exactly the opposite. Our actions are important, but our actions are psychologically used to verify the truth of our words and not the other way around. Be careful what you say. This article attempts to prove that your ...
Views: 8454(1 vote) - Relationship Advice That Starts With You - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Shela DeanDo an Amazon search on "self-improvement" or "self-help" and you'll get a long list of books to choose from (including my book Frequent Foreplay Miles, Your Ticket to Total Intimacy). There are books on how to have better communication, better sex, more intimacy, fair fights, more fun, less ...
Views: 1484(4 votes) - The Truth About Free Psychic Readings - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Free Psychic Classifieds AdminA free psychic reading is usually offered to confirm the psychic’s ability to connect with the person interested in receiving the reading. Psychics often offer a free reading to prove their ability before the inquirer actually has to pay for the reading. It is important to consider that many ...
Views: 3166(1 vote) - ***Does Marriage Improve Your Health? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzAmerica’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts Over the past decade there have been a number of research articles expounding on the positive virtues of marriage and good health. We have reported on them. And as you know, there are some very strong opinions that accompany the research findings – ...
Views: 5154(47 votes) - Good Endings Make Good Beginnings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Brandon GeorgeIn the longer run, most of us want to find a special soulmate to share our lives with. On the way to finding this person, we are likely to engage in a number of relationships, some good and some not so good. It is important to end each relationship on a good footing with the other person, as ...
Views: 1889 - The Relationship P’s - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Julie FarhaHealthy, sustainable relationships take work. It’s important to be in a constant state of awareness of your thoughts, feelings, actions and “stuff” and how these things impact you and your partner. That is the “work” in a relationship. The relationship ultimately requires a strong foundation. ...
Views: 1115 - Understanding the Generations - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known.” Ronald Reagan President, Ronald Reagan might have been stating the obvious with that statement. However, ...
Views: 1682 - What Attracts Women to Men - Pickup, Dating and Seduction Guide - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peter HeeresWhat attracts women to men is often not the physical state (meaning the body type of the man), but the emotional one. Although it would be naive to say that physical attraction is not important, it is just usually not the most important thing to women. Attracting women with your personality is ...
Views: 841(2 votes) - What Is Your Relationship Climate? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Susan DerryIntentionally or not, you have created a relationship climate for all of your relationships. The quality of those relationships has a lot to do with this climate. Relationship climate has little to do with the exact words that you speak or the things that you do. You can say or do the exact same ...
Views: 6511(4 votes) - Marriage: The Anticipated Birthday Gift - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterDo you remember what birthdays were like when you were a child? You anxiously awaited your birthday gifts so you could unwrap them. You didn't really know what to expect sometimes, but the excitement of getting that gift was well worth the wait. Your spouse is like that much anticipated birthday ...
Views: 1550(3 votes) - How to Talk Dirty - Discovering Your Outstanding Tone of voice - by The act of talking dirty to a wife or husband ought to be a personal occasion. However for a few it’s also a anxious issue to do, particularly when it is experienced for the first time. There might be a feeling of worry for you prior to just saying a little something lying there in ...
Views: 262 - How to Make Choices from Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoIn my field, I am often asked the question, “How do I learn to say “no” sometimes?” I believe the best way to answer this question is to get to the core of it, which I believe is to instead ask, “Am I making this choice based on approval, or from my authentic self?” Let me explain. At ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - In Praise of Marriage - How to Stay in Love and Joyously Married - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinMarriages are going down the drain at an alarming rate. Many of those that seem to be surviving are fraught with terrible tensions and anxieties. Thus, it seems foolhardy on my part to sing the praises of what some people refer to contemptuously as "an institution." Yet, despite all this damning ...
Views: 1952(2 votes) - The Greatest Reason Why Marriages Struggle To Recover From Problems - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Greg BakerEvery couple will have their ups and downs. But more and more marriages struggle to recover from problems, issues, and difficulties. Many marriages survive these problems, but they don’t recover. They are like a volcano sealed with a plastic lid. It won’t hold. It will explode. But why? ...
Views: 3049(3 votes) - The Ten Christian Principles For A Successful Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Greg BakerI’ve counseled and been the pastor of marriages for years. In all that time, I have come to realize what makes a successful marriage. Any marriage, and I mean any marriage, that follows these ten principles will be successful. Yes, these are Christian principles. Here are the Ten Principles ...
Views: 11994(3 votes) - ***Do You Actually Know When You're Being Rejected? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerRejection can be a very good thing. Until you find the man who brings you the love and joy you deserve, you should thank the men who reject you. These men are doing you a favor. I think they know – consciously or not – that they won’t be able to give you what you need; and they know it before ...
Views: 2414(1 vote) - Law Of Attraction Coach: Meaningful Dating - Playing With Your Vibration And Innocence - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nanette GeigerDating is a game. It is a game you wrote the rules for. The trouble is, you forget you wrote the rules. You hid the rules and forgot where you put them. Of all the games we could play, chess, scrabble, cards, or video games, is it not peculiar that we might design and make a game and then ...
Views: 1067 - 3 Things To Do To Survive A Breakup - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterDid you get dumped and are you searching for ideas to help you pull through the breakup? Breakups are hard to deal with, but there are things that you can do that can help you in the end. Do not try to get into a rebound relationship. Being solo and alone again can be challenging, but believe ...
Views: 2490(2 votes) - Even the best relationships come to an end! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr. D. Ivan YoungChances are, that relationship you’re ending has been knocking at death’s door for quite some time now or should never have begun to start with. The handwriting has been on the wall but you didn’t have the courage to say that it’s over. Bad advice from your peers, relatives and ...
Views: 3225(2 votes) - Your Relationships Reflect Your Relationship with You - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself." - Alice Deville. You have a lot of personal and professional relationships in your life. Some relationships are loving, satisfying, uplifting, supportive and enrich your life experience. You ...
Views: 7136(2 votes) - 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: 5560(2 votes) - Men Ogle While Women Have Eyes in the Back of Their Heads. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lynnette VetschDoes it bug you that your man will turn his head faster than a rabbit being chased by a dog; almost causing himself whiplash when it comes to something that grabs his fancy? However, you would never get caught while looking at some yummy piece of eye candy (and yes we all do it, not matter who ...
Views: 1332 - “I work so hard for my relationship...so where's my payoff?” - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDoes it seem to you that you're always the one in your relationship being flexible, giving and self-sacrificing? If it does, you're not alone. Many men feel like they bear the brunt of the work. They keep the yard mowed, go to work everyday, change the oil in the car, watch the kids and ...
Views: 2910(3 votes) - How to Make a Man Miss You - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Nicole GayleWhen we are talking about making a man miss you, we're not simply talking about responding with behaviors that he may react to. Making a man miss you goes much deeper and as you read further, you will understand how to find and sustain the mental attitude that will make a man feel as though he ...
Views: 21041(14 votes) - Better Emotional Intimacy - 50 Ways to Love Your Lover - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Shela DeanIn 1975 Paul Simon released his hit song "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover." I recently looked up the lyrics and discovered something I'd failed to notice in 1975 when I was hummin' along. The song is about a woman giving a man advice on how to extricate himself from his current relationship. The ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - Who's to blame? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Maryanne ComarotoBBC report today: Iranian cleric blames quakes on promiscuous women Promiscuous women are responsible for earthquakes, a senior Iranian cleric has said. Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi told worshippers in Tehran last Friday that they had to stick to strict codes of modesty to protect themselves. ...
Views: 1031 - How To Build Trust In A Relationship: 3 Easy Tips To Get Trusted By Your Partner - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeLearning how to build trust in a relationship is very important, as trust is the basic foundation of any union. Without trust, the relationship will always be filled with uncertainty, and that doesn’t exactly promise both parties a happy ending. If you want to know how to build trust in a ...
Views: 2306(1 vote) - We are all created equal - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne KehlIf you put yourself ahead of me, I might not follow; If you ignore me, I will have no one to follow; If you put yourself above me, I will not look up while you are looking down; If you put yourself beside me, we will walk as one with the strength of two. Wayne Kehl This quote is a ...
Views: 2626 - 3 Relationships That Empower Our Lives - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael FehlauerA great example of relationships that empower is told by Willie Morris in Parade magazine. The story is about major league baseball player Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play major league baseball. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced jeering crowds in every ...
Views: 1309 - Relationships: Pulling Together Rather Than Apart - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Susan DerryHave you ever found yourself stuck when trying to solve a problem in your relationship? You talk or battle round and round and never seem to reach any type of agreement. Granted some problems are complicated and difficult to solve, but sometimes we complicate our problems by approaching them ...
Views: 1309 - Does Power Lead a Faithful Man Astray? Cheating Prevention Tips - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsWe read about it all of the time. Wealthy men in positions of power who cheat on their wives. Some of them have multiple affairs. Even if you aren't married to a man who is rich and powerful, you might be concerned that someday the corrupting influence of power-- or an aspiration for ...
Views: 3463 - Why Believing All the Good Men are Taken is Keeping You Single - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Shay Banks“I’m so fat,” my friend exclaimed. She’s a whole size 8, which is celebrity speak, that makes her about the size of Beyonce. In her defense, she is shorter and is packing more in her bum than Beyonce, but, she’s still thin nonetheless. I didn’t comment after she said this because I know all too ...
Views: 3405(16 votes) - Making The Little Things Count In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Rachel MohebanMaking The Little Things Count In Your Relationship In my experience with couples in relationships, it’s usually the little things that count. Let me tell you a story by way of example… (this is a fictional scenario): John and Joan have been married for 5 years and are still very much in ...
Views: 1651 - Healing the Energy of Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Ruth WilsonTo heal the energy of your relationship, accept the other person just as they are right now. Update your databanks. A healthy relationship occurs in the present. If you try to relate to an old memory of a person or a fixed idea of how they should be, you are ignoring who they are right ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - Feel better about yourself, feel better about your relationship. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rhonda RabowWhen we think of relationships, we normally think of how our partner is treating us, whether we are happy and feel heard. We tend to weigh the pros and cons of the relationship and then consider how we feel about our partner. But what if your happiness in your relationship has as much to do ...
Views: 1639 - Are You Just an OPTION For Someone Else, Instead of Their PRIORITY? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elaine SiheraOn the welcoming page of my Relationship website I have 12 Lessons in Life which are very important to me. Among them is the statement: Never make someone your priority when to them you're only an option. Those words have ended up being the most popular search key words for the website, ...
Views: 8903(4 votes) - Mother’s Day: How it all Began - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Timothy SpencerHer-story begins in Greek myth and lore during its golden days. This was the time as the story tells the great titan Cronus and his wife Rhea ruled the universe. Their union birthed into the inhabitants of Mt. Olympus and therefore she is referred to as the mother of all Olympians. The Greeks ...
Views: 894 - The Greeting Card: An Essential part of a Gift - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Timothy SpencerA picture may paint a thousand words, but when combined with the right message makes the medium more potent. Research evidence shows that the ancient Egyptians on papyrus scrolls first sent glad tidings. The Chinese also were historically credited with such devices for exchanging greetings ...
Views: 770 - How to Gain Respect & Live Responsibly - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Denise DemaWhenever we start a new year we usually go through some review in our mind of the previous year and what we have accomplished or have yet to accomplish in our life. Setting goals, releasing negative feelings, forgiving and striving for some personal growth is always on people's minds, no matter ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - ***How is the Current Recession Affecting Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. For the past several weeks we have been pouring over as much data as we can get our hands on to answer a question we are often asked – “How is the current Recession affecting marriage in the USA?” The answer is complicated. Here’s what we do ...
Views: 4965(45 votes) - Do You Get Frustrated With Others? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Margaret Paul"I feel so frustrated when Mark is late," complained Shauna, during our phone session. "What am I supposed to do with all this frustration?"Shauna believed that her feeling of frustration was being caused by Mark. But this was not the case.Frustration is the result of an ...
Views: 4509(3 votes) - Self Awareness Is The Key To All Successful Relationships! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaWho am I? To answer this, we must first learn to become more aware of ourselves. To be aware, we need to step outside ourselves and objectively watch ourselves in action. We live most of our lives by habit. These habits keep us stuck in self-limiting patterns. Once we identify these unconscious ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Your Relationship is a Dance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteHave you ever marveled at how a couple dancing can flow with grace and energy and then your eyes shift from seeing them as singular entity and you distinguish the distinct movements of each person? While as a couple the dancers display harmony, each dancer also expresses his or her character ...
Views: 2918(3 votes) - Expressing Yourself Using the Question Tree Technique - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Greg BakerExpressing yourself is not always easy. There can be many things that go wrong when you try to express yourself. Misunderstandings are perhaps the most destructive communication mishaps in relationships. So how do you solve it? No method is perfect, especially when you are dealing with someone ...
Views: 2975(12 votes) - Dealing With Unrealistic Expectations In Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Greg BakerOne of the great relationship destroyers is that of unrealistic expectations. Expecting something out of the relationship that the other is either ignorant of, unwilling to provide, or simply unable to provide. Frustration and anger is the result. This article deals with differing expectations ...
Views: 11340(7 votes) - The Nature Of A Misunderstanding - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Greg BakerMisunderstandings are perhaps the single greatest source of our arguments and fights with each other. They occur for many reasons. Understanding where they come from and how to avoid them will go a long way to strengthen relationships and avoid fights. It is important to understand what ...
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