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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Warning: Temper Control- Please! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s normal for couple’s to have disagreements and arguments. These are actually a make and break factor in the relationship. You can compromise, learn from it, move on, grow- up and flourish or you can give up, turn your back and never look back. But I noticed sometimes that when couple’s ...
Views: 584 - Dealing With Everyday Difficult People - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraConflict, if not handled well can create unnecessary stress and pressure. The bad news is we cannot avoid them; they are everywhere- our boss, our colleague, our neighbor, even your husband or wife, or mother can be in that category of annoyingly, hard- to- handle humans. Since we can’t avoid ...
Views: 637 - How To Breakup With A Controlling Partner - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhoever said that breaking up is easy must be on crack. Of course it’s never easy, but it’s one of the inevitable things in life that any relationship has to go through. Everyday people change, as well as circumstances, needs, and feelings. This is but normal, for there are relationships that ...
Views: 741(1 vote) - How to Get Over Your Ex Before Getting Them Back - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Daryl CampbellWhat is the one mistake far too many people have made when it comes to breaking up with their ex? It is the belief that they cannot go on without the other person. Relationship wise it doesn't get anymore wrong than that. True they have invested much time and emotion into making the ...
Views: 659 - Relationship – Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Francis HoseinMany people have this idea that when they feel appreciated they feel happy. Knowing that they make a difference in someone else’s life they are happy. You may look for outside interaction with family, friend or and event to realize that you are happy yet this feeling is going on inside of ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Whatever Happened to Teamwork? Advice to Help You Build (or Re-build) a Great Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDoes it ever feel like it's you against your mate? Perhaps this occurs some of the time or most of the time in your love relationship or marriage. It could seem like you are constantly in a struggle with one another-- whether it's about finances, the kids, your home, intimacy or other ...
Views: 1341 - Keeping Your Relationship Romance Alive - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Rachel MohebanSo you share a bathroom, have said your “I do’s”, share a couple of kids… (or all of the above) Where does romance fit in? Is there place for romance once you’ve reached this level of intimacy, or has it gotten lost somewhere along the way? Most couples in long-term relationships find ...
Views: 1069 - Is There Something Amiss When There's Not Always Pre-Wedding Bliss? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Rachel MohebanYou can feel the excitement in the air...the invitations have been sent out, the rings are sitting in their comfortable velvet boxes and the event has been arranged. All the bases seem to be covered. So why do you feel so jittery? Why do so many discussions about the wedding turn into ...
Views: 956 - 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: 5462(3 votes) - Conflicted about a Conflict? - Tip for the Day: How to Bridge the Gap and Not Jump Off the Bridge - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Patricia ClappOne of my email buddies wrote about something very interesting this morning that gave me yet, another morning coffee AHA moment that I would love to share with you. Just as I had referred to that annoying voice inside our heads in my last blog, how do we stifle the real life of the whiners or ...
Views: 1758(8 votes) - What’s the difference between a tramp and a prostitute? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Maryanne ComarotoOddly enough, never once in all the years we struggled to make that relationship work did it ever occur to me to call my local paper and give a blow-by-blow description to people who deliberately use the information to humiliate and desecrate the people involved; namely, his wife and family. I ...
Views: 1813 - The Secret to Love that Lasts - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Katherine ShinaultRelationships I can talk about relationships all day and they don’t have to be romantic; all relationships in our lives are important and worth evaluating to make them better. With this thought in the back of my mind, I recently read a blogpost, “The Key to Lasting Love May Surprise You,” ...
Views: 1362(8 votes) - Relationship Advice For A Long And Lasting Bond - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn a relationship there are always a lot of ways to make it a long lasting one. But how come many people can't attain a long lasting bond? There are broken marriages, broken relationships with the opposite sex and broken friendships. Broken things are just around us. We can see it ...
Views: 1128(3 votes) - ***How to Know if He is Merely Hot...or Maybe Husband - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerLooking for a life partner but keep picking players, paupers, or just plain zeros? Finding a partner is like finding a good job: you only need one, but making a bad choice wastes your time and sticks you in an unpleasant situation. To avoid that, you need to make a grown-up decision about ...
Views: 2286(14 votes) - Are You A Hero? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantSome say we don't have anymore heroes but I say we do. Let's take a look at what a hero is and decide if you are one. A hero travels the hero's journey. That's when regular people such as you or me are asked to leave our routine life because something serious has occurred and we are asked ...
Views: 2847(4 votes) - The Other Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWhether you are in multi-level marketing in a small way or a big way, if you live with anyone else, there is another multi-level marketer in your business. They may not be officially in your business (although if you are a committed relationship they should be), but, like it or not, they are ...
Views: 1446(3 votes) - For The Weak At Heart, How To See Things You Do Not See About You And Others - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Dr Char Richards, DD,Msd,CHT,NLP,CLC,DEFor The Weak At Heart The Best Things Are The One Given To Times Of People Seeing What Is Really Important To Them, Such As Our Children, Our Lovers, Family, Friends And Other Loved Ones Because Some People Get Stuck In Spots Where They Think Only One Thing Matters Or They Are Hurt Or ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - How to Self-Coach Using the Law of Attraction: Law of Attraction Coach Shares - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Nanette GeigerHave you ever wonder how it is you're receiving what you are getting in life? What you're imagining and feeling is perpetually going to be a match to what is showing up in your life. You can easily see if you are a vibrational match to your wants based on you are creating. Your ideas are ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Money Matters: How What Attracts Us Can Lead To Distraction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Rachel MohebanWe've all heard that in relationships "opposites attract," and we see examples of this all the time. Quiet, nonverbal types feel drawn to expressive, verbal mates, and vice versa. Shy introverts and outgoing extroverts gravitate towards each other. Carefree, unpredictable people partner with ...
Views: 1266 - All You Need Is LOVE - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Jodie Barrett"The love you take is equal to the love you make." Paul McCartney We've talked about this - how like attracts like; what you put out is what you get back - and guess what? There are nooooo exclusions ;-) uh-uh - none. That means WHATEVER you put out there - comes back - like a boomerang. ...
Views: 1617 - How to get through a Break- upSubmitted on Mar 21, 2010 from paty eBy paty The worst phase in a relationship is the ending of it. Even though you want out and an ending, the reality of actually ending it is the toughest. The habitual companionship of a partner becomes enlaced in ones being and energy. Even if there is more negative than positive ...
Views: 1073 - A Certified Way to Lose your Girl - Just a few relationship advice - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Johny MetellusOk so I have an analogy for you guys, what happens if you leave your car door unlocked and someone steals your car aren’t you the one to blame, especially if you didn’t bother to check if the car door was locked. What I’m saying is that you should always make sure that what you have remains ...
Views: 1126 - Clues An Ex Wants You Back - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Amy AndersonA relationship is similar to a amusement park ride. You'll notice downs and ups, round and round, backwards and forwards, and even sideways. Occasionally the ride is dull. In other cases it can be exciting; and in some cases it can be frightening. However, you'll also find instances when the ...
Views: 1309 - Despite the Physical Separation, Long Distance Relationships Can Work - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Deborah RosenbloomHaving a successful long distance relationship involves a dedicated commitment to making it work. If you and your partner both understand the complexities of living apart, your relationship will be more likely to thrive. Because of a continuous growth and broad range of technology which helps ...
Views: 1773 - How to Communicate Daily in Your Long Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Deborah RosenbloomMaintaining a healthy relationship across the miles can seem like a daunting and tedious job. Fortunately, there are many ways to make this task more easily achieved! Communicating in some manner on a daily basis helps to create the notion that your significant other is a priority for ...
Views: 762 - Learn How to Build Trust in a Long Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Deborah RosenbloomIn a long distance relationship, having trust in yourself and in your partner will go a long way in ensuring the success of the relationship. Experiencing doubts and having insecurities can cause the downfall of any relationship, however, when you are separated by many miles, it becomes harder ...
Views: 1856 - How to Establish Rules and Parameters in a Long Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Deborah RosenbloomIt is doubtful that anyone ever said that being in a long distance relationship would be an effortless proposition! It demands a strong degree of involvement, confidence, communication, and guidelines. Negotiating a long distance romance can be quite a struggle, but, it is attainable. A large ...
Views: 1088 - How to Express Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerOne of the hardest things to do when you're communicating with someone is expressing yourself. How many times have you said something that just didn't come out the way you wanted it to? How many times have we said something that we really didn't mean, but we were too frustrated to stop it from ...
Views: 31487(14 votes) - Is Your Relationship Failing? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Ryan D'eathWhen a relationship begins, it can be positively thrilling! We get so tangled and engrossed with each other and think that it will never end...sometimes however it does... So how do you know if your relationship is going down hill? No. 1: Are you spending less time together? When you ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - Relationship Advice For Men: How To Keep Your Relationship Healthy And Happy - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Michael LeeRelationship advice for men is different from that of women. Guys just don’t think in the same way girls do. The obvious difference between men and women is probably one of the reasons why couples fight most of the time. He doesn’t understand why she is acting a certain way. She doesn’t ...
Views: 1993(3 votes) - Relationship Advice For Women: How To Keep Your Man Happy And Longing For You - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Michael LeeAre you in need of relationship advice for women? Then you’ve come to the right place. I have assembled some of the most important tips women need to hear, especially if they are in a relationship. If you’re ready to take some proven relationship advice for women, read on. Relationship ...
Views: 3957(15 votes) - ***Open Marriage for Mo’Nique and Sid - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Just when you think you have heard it all, along comes Mo’Nique! Here is what she says about her marriage to Sid -- "Could Sid have sex outside of his marriage with me? Yes. That's not a deal-breaker," she says. "That's not something that would ...
Views: 5804(47 votes) - Relationships - Trusting Your Inner Self (listening to your body) - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Francis HoseinIt is sometimes difficult to trust your inner self when as a child you were taught that your parents know more than you and you have to listen and follow and you felt what you thought was not important only the elders knew more. Deny your feelings Forget about you having to eat certain ...
Views: 1576 - 4 Simple Ways to Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Tom JanicFollowing a break up and it does not matter how many times it has happened to you, it is not an easy thing to handle. Unless your relationship was difficult maybe even terrible, then your first thought may be to try to find some ways to get your ex back. On the other hand if your ...
Views: 536 - How Can I Get my Ex Love Back – 4 Tried and Tested Tips - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Tom JanicSo your lover broke up with you and you want to get back to the ways things were before, well reading this may give you give you the best 4 tried and tested tips you will find anywhere. The possibility that there is a more than even chance that it was you who did something to cause the break ...
Views: 740 - Getting Back Together After a Break Up- 3 Positive Steps - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Tom JanicAfter the breakup – you will be hurting, you cannot believe it is over and you will not accept it. All you think about it getting back together after your break up, you can make reconciliation possible if you really work at getting it to happen. If you absolutely love your ex-partner and want ...
Views: 2264 - How Can I avoid a Break up With my Lover - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Tom JanicThere are many signs that your partner may be cooling towards you, if you suspect that this is happening to you, then you should be on the lookout for the little things you always do together that suddenly no longer happen. It could start with something simple like the usual phone calls or texts ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - Trust in a Relationship – 7 Ways to Build Trust - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Tom JanicTrust in a relationship is central these are my 7 ways to build trust. Over the years I have found that they will build trust and are vital for the strength of your relationship, you may think that they are not what came to my mind first. A loving strong relationship is built on knowing you can ...
Views: 543 - ***C-Level Selling Tip 19 - The Fastest Path to a Relationship and Sale Is Through Your Ears - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Sam ManferListening is the key to establishing relationships and selling. If you learn what your prospects want, and/or forgot to mention, and/or don’t know about, and what they mean by the words they used to describe what they want, you’ll have a complete description of what it will take to win these ...
Views: 2929(4 votes) - Learn How to Fix a Broken Relationship - Before it's Too Late... - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Jessica AndrewsIf the situations of your relationship have caused you and your significant other to part ways, your feelings will be hurt and you are likely to feel frustrated with the situation. Before you do anything about coming to terms with how to fix a broken relationship, it's best that you assess ...
Views: 2556(1 vote) - Top Eight Characteristics Of True Friends - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Sharon MikrutOver the years, I have observed people who are real friends and people who claim to be friends. As I get older, I truly believe the old saying that you can count your real friends on one hand. So, you may be asking what makes a person a real friend. I have identified my top eight characteristics ...
Views: 8649(6 votes) - Building Trust - The Foundation of a Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Noreen RuthBusiness associate, friend, family or lover - all relationships are built on the foundation of trust. And just like the foundation of your home, trust is built over time, going through multiple processes before it is strong enough to handle the stress of all that sits on top of it. Cultivate ...
Views: 4499(2 votes) - Breakup Avoidance in Three Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Andrew HunterEven when a breakup is warranted, it can be messy and painful. Things often are said that are later rued, and both people usually are hurt. Breakups rarely leave friendly relationships in their wake - the residue of a breakup can be every bit as acrimonious as that of a nasty divorce. Breakups ...
Views: 3768(7 votes) - Mirror, Mirror….What’s One Of The Best Communication Strategies Of Them All? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Rachel MohebanI’ve met so many couples during my years as a psychotherapist whose problems boil down to a simple lack of communication. On second thought, let me rephrase that. These couples may communicate in the literal sense of the word, in that they are ‘conveying information’ but are they communicating? ...
Views: 3396 - Moving On - Was She Really That Amazing? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Tim NelsonHave you been thinking anything along the lines of this since the break up? "In my opinion everything about my former girlfriend is absolutely perfect, I would not change a single thing and I am confident that I will never find someone like her again." This is extremely common for ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Building Trust in Your Relationship Using these 7 Critical Steps - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Helena JacksonThese 7 steps to building relationships are critical to couples looking for long-term love and partnership. However, some of these tips are not what most of us think of first! These deceptively simple steps are most effective in improving and maintaining your trust and connection together in ...
Views: 1549(3 votes) - The Secret to Break Up Nicely with Someone You Like - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangYour relationship has sizzled out. You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be an ex, but you don't know how to get them there. After all, you don't yourself to be a mean person. You don't purposefully hurt others. How do you break up nicely then with your girlfriend or boyfriend? There is ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - ***The Marriage Ref is an Idea Gone Terribly Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzRemember the television show, “Seinfeld?” Like you, we laughed ourselves silly over the antics of the show. It was funny and full of uproarious one-liners. When Jerry Seinfeld decided to promote the idea of a new show called “The Marriage Ref,” he and everyone else surely imagined that it ...
Views: 3390(40 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach Explains How to Start Harnessing the Strength of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Nanette GeigerLove is a super high vibration. Appreciation is also a super high vibration. Are you practicing appreciation, love and high vibrations regularly? Good. Even if you find your mood going down the emotional scale in only a matter of minutes you can raise it again. Use memories that make ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - Does She Love Me? - How to Know for Certain - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Andrew HunterOkay, so you’ve begun spending time with a girl. Possibly you and her have gotten intimate already. Maybe not. But after some time you begin to question “Does she love me?” In other words, does she have her sights set on a more long-term relationship. Allow me to talk about a number of ...
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