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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Choose to be Positive Today - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsWhy not Choose to be Happy today instead of mad. We all can choose the minute we wake up if we want to have a great day or a bad day. Once you get out of bed why not tell yourself that today is going to be a great day. Talk about some things that you are going to accomplish today. It is so much ...
Views: 3897(3 votes) - 5 Reminders to Help Build Stronger Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Chalene JohnsonYou're distracted and upset. The dull ache in your stomach has robbed you of your appetite. You just can't focus. Your day is a blur. You nearly ran a red light. The most recent events keep playing through your mind. Something is awry with one or more of your closest relationships. You ask ...
Views: 962 - Heartbreak - a 5-Step Plan for Overcoming It - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Andrew HunterFew things in a man's life are as painful as the heartbreak after a breakup. This article will help all men to mend a broken heart. How can you continue living after a breakup? Every reason you had for living walked out the door with her! You can't just go out and start seeing women again - ...
Views: 1025(3 votes) - Having the Confidence to Define What You Don't Want - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Amanda MillerLast night (Monday March 8, 2010) I was a guest on Lynda Hill’s cable TV show ‘Studio chat’ on BNNTV.org. We were discussing a selection of viewers’ emails about dating, and happy endings (which makes a change after discussions of revenge and broken hearts!) What these happy endings had in ...
Views: 1184(4 votes) - Relationship Attraction Is Not Difficult With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Nanette GeigerMake sure you are on the lookout for evidence that your love relationship is coming. Or, search for evidence that your love relationship is getting better, if you're currently in a relationship or marriage. Due to the RAS (reticular activation system) in our brains, we're hard-wired to ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Building Connection and Intimacy in Our Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Debra ReblePermission to break with tradition: Give each other permission to take time for yourselves and each other. Be open to creating new experiences and breaking the predictable patterns of what you’ve always done around the holidays. Take a short get-away, give each other massages, and spend more ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - What Is a Real Friend? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerFor most people having friends is having someone who likes them. And it is true, that a friend will certainly like you, but being popular-which is the goal of most people seeking friendship-is not the same as having a real friend. If your goal is to be popular, be with the in crowd, be well ...
Views: 2959(1 vote) - The Differences Between men and Women - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Michael Fehlauer1. Difference One – Facts vs. Feelings: Between men and women the most obvious difference is men love to share facts, women share feelings. To the Men – Be willing to enter her world of emotions. The facts are not as important to her as you being willing to listen to her. Be patient and allow ...
Views: 2315(2 votes) - 3 Ways Your Self-Esteem May Be Sabotaging Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Rhonda Rabow3 Ways your self-esteem may be sabotaging your relationship When we think of relationships, we normally think of how our partner is treating us, whether we are happy and having our needs met. We tend to weigh the pros and cons of the relationship and then decide if it is working out or ...
Views: 3972(5 votes) - Helping people find a lasting relationship - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Bruce MillsWouldn’t it be nice to have a guide or map to a relationship like a golf course has for a golf hole? The below info or guide I got from a friend on Facebook and wanted to pass it on. Many of my friends really liked it and said that it helped explain why things their past relationships have ...
Views: 1808(3 votes) - 5 Reminders to Help Build Stronger Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Chalene JohnsonYou're distracted and upset. The dull ache in your stomach has robbed you of your appetite. You just can't focus. Your day is a blur. You nearly ran a red light. The most recent events keep playing through your mind. Something is awry with one or more of your closest relationships. You ask ...
Views: 1357(4 votes) - ***Albert Einstein...a Relationship Expert? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAlbert Einstein once said: “Women marry men hoping they will change. Men marry women hoping they will not. So each is inevitably disappointed.” Al was so damn smart! Not only was he the king of quantum physics, he got right to the heart of one of the most troubling challenges in ...
Views: 2579(13 votes) - Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Michael FehlauerBy Michael Fehlauer 1. Identify the core issues – The first step in saving your marriage is to make the distinction between the symptoms and the core issues. Only after the core issues are identified can you take the first step in repairing the relationship. There is a verse in the bible that ...
Views: 1580(5 votes) - 6 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Michael FehlauerBy Michael Fehlauer Long-term healthy relationships are possible. There are fundamental skills, as well as a perspective in the way we approach our relationships, that enable us to experience solid friendships. The people we allow into our world either add to our lives or subtract from our ...
Views: 4575(4 votes) - Relationship Attraction Like Never Before With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Nanette GeigerPeace of mind, health, happiness, creativity, connection, liberation, and compassion. That's what you have access to when you recall the powerful creator you are. Turn attractive to that which you want by wearing the energy of what you desire AS IF it is already here. Realize and love the ...
Views: 1126(13 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach Shows How You Can Create Law of Attraction Relationships Sooner Than You Could Imagine - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhat about your "other" relationships? I mean, the ones with your siblings, your boss, your mother, or teenage step-son. What about your connection with your money, your body, your Surroundings? You have relationships with everything. How do you make them? "What do you mean how do I make ...
Views: 845(7 votes) - Forgive Others! It Is The "Name Of The Game!" - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Father TimeForgiving other people is one of the most important things in this life! When we get angry at someone or have ill feelings towards them, for whatever the reason, the only one that this hurts is us! Sometimes a friend, family member, or co-worker might make a joke, and it comes out wrong, and ...
Views: 4763(9 votes) - Communication in Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Michael FehlauerGood communication in relationships is a result of skills that can be learned. How to listen is a huge first step in developing healthy communication in your relationships. Even more so, learning what to listen for is another key. David Schwartz says, “Big people monopolize the listening. ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Four Reasons Why Women Dump Men - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Andrew HunterThere are four causes why women dump men. With as little as one of these things in the relationship, the woman will eventually leave the man. We will go over the four occasions so as you can see if your own relationship may need some improvement. The first basis is control, which can come ...
Views: 3665(9 votes) - Greater Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Shela DeanIntimacy means being connected. Sexual intimacy is physical; emotional intimacy is connection of mind, heart and spirit. Great sex is a blast. If you've got it, count your lucky stars but it's not enough to sustain a relationship. For that, you need emotional intimacy and it's the ...
Views: 2125 - What are your Priorities? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Bruce MillsWe all have many things we want to get done or feel we need to get done. How do we balalance our time for things we want to do, for relationships, work and more? Most people need to work to pay their bills. Most people have family, friends and hobbies that they want to spend time with. Some ...
Views: 1281(5 votes) - Are You Entering the Anger Danger Zone? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Rachel MohebanYou began the conversation with altruistic intentions. The intensity and staccato of your voices signal that you and your partner are approaching a full-blown argument. You don’t want to fling insults and accusations. You just need a time out. What can you do? The next time your ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - You Can Get Your Girlfriend Back! - 5 Crucial Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Andrew HunterIt's not startling to learn that more than fifty percent of men involved in breakups want their girlfriends back. Instead of thinking it over and making a comprehensive plan to get their girlfriends back, though, too many men say or do foolish things on the spur of the moment that actually ...
Views: 3258 - Alpha male or bully? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from M.K. Joneshttp://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10130-Cincinnati-Communication-Skills-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Alpha-male-or-bully
Views: 1539(6 votes) - OMG--He's a Sex Addict! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou storm into the living room, where your honey sits hunched over his laptop, TV blasting, after-work-beer close at hand. “What’s this?!” you exclaim, waving a magazine at him. “Huh?” Honey replies. You grab the remote, power the TV off with a jerk. You tap your foot. You glare. He sees the ...
Views: 2303(2 votes) - 7 Reasons Why You Should Stay a Virgin Until Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angie LewisSex between two married people is a very beautiful aspect of marriage. God has blessed us with the ability to give and receive physical pleasure with the one we are married to. But when we give ourselves to another before marriage, sex becomes something else altogether. 1) Lust and ...
Views: 18004(3 votes) - Tips On How To Restore A Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Amy AndersonAttaining your goal in the game of love entails a great deal of dedication, energy, and hard work. Because so much effort is necessary, failing this game is undoubtedly upsetting. For this reason you'll find plenty of suggestions and guidance on how to fix your relationship. For a great article, ...
Views: 3151(6 votes) - Conflict in Marriage- Preventing Escalation - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Tom JanicAll close relationships, including marriage, will sooner or later have some conflict, it normally starts with something small or something that one of you feels strongly about, whatever the issue it must be addresses as soon as it arises. This article is based on my experiences; conflict in ...
Views: 718 - Conflict in Marriage- Fight Fair - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Tom JanicAny marriage or relationship will sooner or later come into a period of conflict. The conflict is usually started with something that may be unimportant or even trivial, but if not handled well can escalate into a major problem. Hence the title of my article for today ‘conflict in marriage-fight ...
Views: 690 - The Pattern Organ - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from David SamuelThis article is about an organ which you have never heard of or been aware exists. It is the ‘pattern organ’ and is located in your mind. Since science has not yet located the ‘mind’ we have no idea how big it is or where it is, and so that means it could contain several other organs within ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Love and Relationship Quotes - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Nea Joy Justice“True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” ~Erich Segal “Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery “Some of the biggest challenges in relationships ...
Views: 6261(3 votes) - How Engagement Counseling Can Affair-Proof Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Sheryl PaulMy clients call me with a variety of anxiety-based questions (many of which I’ve discussed in previous articles): Does my anxiety mean that I don’t love my fiancé enough? How do I know that I’m making the right decision? Is there someone out there who’s better for me? Does the fact that I’m not ...
Views: 2857(1 vote) - Engagement Anxiety Relieved: Working with Projection - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Sheryl PaulMost people in an intimate relationship will, at some point, find themselves stuck in a projection about their partner. Projections are a bit challenging to define and even more challenging to see it when you’re in it. In Wikipedia’s words: “Psychological projection or projection bias ...
Views: 5873(3 votes) - Are monkeys more sexually evolved than we are? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Maryanne ComarotoListener Question: Tell me, why does dropping one’s drawers have to be the line of demarcation? Is that really the point of no return? If so, then why do you consider it as such? My studies of aboriginal Polynesian societies have led me to delve into customs of touching in other nearly nude ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - What Can I Do to Win Back My Girlfriend -- 3 Secrets That Will Work Today! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Michele WrobleskiIs there really a source that can answer the question “What can I do to win back my girlfriend and get that loving relationship back once more?” Just ask the thousands of people who have learned how to fix their broken relationships -- many when it seemed totally impossible to get their ex to ...
Views: 563(2 votes) - Healthy Love, Healthy Life - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Inner Sync Systems Inc.We all know that a healthy relationship contributes to your quality of life, big time! Donna and I, however, came across some statistics that show just how big an impact the quality of your intimate relationship has on your physical and mental well-being. It's pretty surprising. * In a ...
Views: 1115(3 votes) - Can a Couple Make Their Relationship Work? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Andrew HunterA couple in a relationship are always both contributing to making the relationship thrive and flourish. If done properly, it won't even seem like work, but the most critical thing to keep in mind is that relationships grow and thrive only when both parties are involved. The responsibility for ...
Views: 2642(4 votes) - Relationship Coach Proves How to Attract the Relationship of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Nanette Geiger"You are the vibrational writers of the script of your life, and everyone else in the Universe is doing the role that you have assigned to them". That quote is from one of my favorite Law of Attraction masters, Abraham-Hicks. How does that sit with you? Manifesting Law of Attraction ...
Views: 946(3 votes) - ***Is time alone necessary for a great marriage? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There is absolutely no question about it, great marriages require time alone – time away from each other! We have witnessed time and time again marriages in which one or both partners failed to understand the importance of being alone, not only ...
Views: 4015(39 votes) - Do I Want My Wife Back - What To Do Immediately after The Split up - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Angela Booth“Do I want my wife back again?” you might ask. A lot of people have a blanket answer for such questions—no. But they’re not always right, and they can’t know your specific info. They might have been hurt before and think it’s just best to move on after a breakup. When you ask them, “Do I want my ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - How to Rekindle Love and Save the Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Norman CsarniWhat must you do to rekindle love in your marriage? If things get serious and you separate with your spouse, what are the things that you must do to win them back? The truth of the matter is that there are a lot of things that you can do to make this happen. There are numerous websites, ...
Views: 2828(2 votes) - ***Healing Love and Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you love or approval addicted?Do you often feel empty inside if you are not in a relationship?Do you often feel empty inside even if you are in a relationship but your partner is not paying attention to you?Do you get anxious when a person you are dating does not contact you when you expect ...
Views: 5097(3 votes) - Want to Achieve Greater Happiness? Research Reveals Happiness Is a Team Sport - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Terry CrosbyIf you believe that greater happiness is something you can achieve on your own, think again. In his groundbreaking A Primer in Positive Psychology, Chris Peterson summarizes positive psychology in three words: "Other people matter." Happiness resides in the individual, in one-on-one ...
Views: 6910(10 votes) - Dealing With Heartbreak - Some Time-tested Methods - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Andrew HunterYou can't believe she dumped you - and took with her your reason for living. Unhappy and disillusioned, you can't seem to find anything to focus on, to give yourself direction. You likely can't think of any feeling worse than what you're going through now, but as time goes by, that feeling will ...
Views: 5324(3 votes) - Learning How To Communicate in a Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Rachel MohebanWe’re living in an era that is all about communication…instant, constant, easy communication. So why is it that often the most challenging communication is the one that takes place within your closest relationship? It goes without saying that the more emotional and physical intimacy you share ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Relationship Coach Reveals How to Truly Utilize the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Nanette GeigerNo one can think your thoughts. No one can feel your emotions for you. It's all up to you. You have total creative control over what you think and how you feel. Most of us give more consideration to what shoes we're going to wear than the thoughts we think. We give away our power all the ...
Views: 831(4 votes) - The Secret to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Albert GaroliHuman Relationships can be enlightening and supporting but can also cause drama and trauma. This is also and especially the case of male-female relationships. You can see such a relationship as a special kind of interaction where two different physiologies and two different biological strategies ...
Views: 3095(10 votes) - The Secret to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Albert GaroliHuman Relationships can be enlightening and supporting but can also cause drama and trauma. This is also and especially the case of male-female relationships. You can see such a relationship as a special kind of interaction where two different physiologies and two different biological strategies ...
Views: 3095(10 votes) - Be Empathetic Not Sympathetic - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Steve DavisAs leaders, we are often called to help people get perspective and to see and move through apparent inner and outer limitations. During this process, people will sometimes experience emotional reactions as they face challenges in their personal and professional lives. Our conditioning might ...
Views: 2402 - Follow These Three Easy Tips to Survive your Breakup - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterFew times in a man's life are as miserable as when he realizes his relationship is about to be destroyed. Men being men, this is often the first time that they actually love her - the moment they realize that she'd going to leave. Men are commonly not expected to have great skills in managing ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Five Easy Steps to Getting Her Back Through Self-improvement! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterWomen realize that the impressions that people have of us, and the judgments they make about us, are based on our appearance - indeed, our appearance often is a determining factor when someone's deciding to get to know us better. Most men are not nearly as attentive to their looks as are women. ...
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