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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Repairing Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Nancy RubenCommunication is key to repairing relationships. Listening fully to the other person is the most important part of communication -- really listening, without the internal dialogue or ideas of what you’ll say next in your head. In therapy with families and couples, I often ask one person to sit ...
Views: 1194 - Repeating arguments, how are your relationship dynamics? (PT3) - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIt feels terrible when we have the same arguments over the same disagreements, over and over again… Doesn’t it? It’s so frustrating to feel like we are living in the twilight zone, or that we are having a Groundhog Day experience… It’s tough to know that we’ll have the same conversation without ...
Views: 698 - REPETITION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS EVEN IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciHow do we create a masterpiece life? How do create an awesome relationship? The answer is quite simple, we change (grow, heal, step it up a notch, etc)… How do we change? We change by taking action on new information (or old information if you sat on your a** with it thus far)… Insight, ...
Views: 829 - Replace “Connecting” with “Creating”… It’s not just semantics! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from jennifer bullockThere is so much talk these days in our personal and professional lives about the importance of people ‘connecting’. Business networking is about connecting, good personal relationships need connection between two people, therapists ask couples, ‘do you feel connected?’ And the current mother ...
Views: 1138 - Research is Confirming the Value of Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Sandy McGregorI get a shiver of excitement each time I see something that scientifically validates ideas that I have believed and been putting forward for quite a while now. Everyone knows by now that I am a “prove-it-to-me” type of person – thus my excitement at more proof! Remember, 25 years ago when my son ...
Views: 427 - Research Shows that Couples Are Usually Happier than Singles. If You Are Single Wanting a Relationship, Why Are You Still Alone? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Doron GilYou may have heard experts saying that couples usually feel happier in their life then singles. Indeed, studies show that in spite of the escalating number of divorces and separations, 80% of young adults still say they are looking forward to a good marriage (or living together), a satisfying ...
Views: 1445 - Resolutions for Divorcing Moms in 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Resilient MomDivorcing Moms face unique challenges that few people can really understand. Here is some useful advice that can get the year off to a wonderful start! Everywhere we turn, someone is talking about the New Year. Here’s the challenge: In some important ways, a year is a fuzzy unit of ...
Views: 531 - Resolve to Improve Your Family in 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Lisa PerryStudies are showing that with today's economic environment, people have been working so hard, that putting food on the table has been more important than nurturing their relationships. Arguments over finances and problem solving the dilemmas become commonplace and eventually wear thin on ...
Views: 1212 - Resolving Conflict by Johanna Courtleigh - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,It can be scary and uncomfortable to say we’re sorry. To own up to the fact that perhaps we did something less than stellar and that it negatively impacted someone we care for. We want to just brush it under the rug. To have it let go. To not have to meet and experience the discomfort of ...
Views: 2079 - Resolving Conflict in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jim BrittAre you tired of experiencing conflict in your relationship? Do you ever find yourself choosing the wrong person? Have you ever thought, “if only I’d known…” about my partner? Just imagine what it would be like if you could have a relationship where you could easily resolve problem, make ...
Views: 3030 - Resolving conflict with fairness - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Baya MebarekConflicts and disagreements are unavoidable. As long as relationships exist, conflicts and disagreements will always be part of them. As soon as you put two human beings together, you have two cultures, two backgrounds, two frame of reference, two mindset, two families of origin, two ways of ...
Views: 1696 - Resolving Inner Anarchy - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Tina TessinaRecent events have me thinking about political anarchy—riots, bombings, civil wars, threats, and other bad and dangerous behavior around the world. Politically, anarchy means obeying no laws. It’s frightening to watch a mob take over. Anarchy is the result of two things: repression ...
Views: 1281 - Respect In Relationship - 7 Ways To Gain It - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Johnny WayneTo have respect in relationship means to be able to value each other, and understand to accept each other wholly by who you are, and not by what you are. So when you are belittling each other, you are not living with respect at all. Love without respect is useless. With love, there is respect, ...
Views: 9912 - Respect, Relationships, Blessings & God - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Brandon EsparzaWhat is a relationship without respect? What is respect? One of the things about my character I struggle with most is how to respect others, especially those who are the authority. I particularly feel this when something has been done unjustly toward me. When I feel as if I must give respect, ...
Views: 1512 - Respectful Talk, Negotiation and Compromise - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationship Talk. Just as there’s no crying in baseball, there’s no arguing in committed relationships. Yes, there’s disagreement because we’re all different. Yes, there’s discussion if our views are different. But, within the discussion there’s respect. Then, ...
Views: 2053 - Response – Can With An Ex Boyfriend Back? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Michael LoisHave you ever stopped and thought about about an ex with whom you were some time ago and you would have wondered what the chances of you being able to get back with an ex boyfriend? Well, I think many women have asked that question, and I think it might be good to explore the possibility that ...
Views: 576 - Restore Communication With My Ex Boyfriend - How To Do It - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversRestore Communication With My Ex Boyfriend - How To Do It; Is communication with your ex boyfriend difficult? Are you unsure of what to say? The key to getting back together romantically with your ex is communication but it's not something you can dive into headfirst after going through a ...
Views: 7196 - Restore The Breakup Between You And Your Ex Boyfriend, And Build A Better Relationship Through Text Message - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Franklin FashayaNormally, breakup is what the oxford dictionary defined as the ending of a relationship or an association, of which, for a relationship or an association to end just like that on a special day can never feel right. The reason for not feeling right is because you have taken time and patience to ...
Views: 4156 - Restoring Marriage After Separation: I Want My Husband Back After Separation From Him - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from Kelly LaceyRestoring Marriage After Separation: I Want My Husband Back After Separation From Him After speaking with countless women who have lost and won back the person they love I have come to realise what is vital to mend a broken relationship. Do you want to know how to get your ex husband back ...
Views: 964 - Returning To Love - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Greg HalpenHow I learned to invite love back into my life. While I was so busy convincing myself that my love Finn and I should be apart (see previous post), and blaming our relationship for my acting out, very slowly, Finn crept back into my heart. Love is inevitable that way. It partners with truth: ...
Views: 1350 - Returning To Love In A Conflict Situation - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Kate SinerReturning to Love in a Conflict Situation It is often the case that the people we love most are those that we have the worst conflicts with. Our most intimate relationships can touch upon our deepest places of hurt, mistrust and wounding often leading to misunderstandings, distance or ...
Views: 1096 - Revealed! The Secret Language of Women - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Kim SarrasinThe differences between men and women and lack of quality, in depth information about the opposite sex is the root of much frustration and heartbreak. It's my passion and biggest mission in life to get you in great shape and start having great relationships. It isn't very hard to accomplish ...
Views: 3740 - Reverence Trumps Celibacy, Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 Reverence Trumps Celibacy, Marital Status For many of us, a vow of celibacy -- a promise not to enter into marriage or engage in sexual intercourse -- is unfathomable. During the Protestant Reformation led by ...
Views: 871 - Review of ‘When Hainan Meets Teochew’ - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThis piece first appeared on the Good Vibrations Magazine. The trailer of the new Singaporean film ‘When Hainan Meets Teochew’ was enough to persuade me that I had to watch it. The movie was premised as a romantic comedy between a ‘manly’ woman, and a ‘womanly’ man, as opposed to the usual ...
Views: 2121 - Review: Do's & Don'ts of Relationships: Nine Steps to a Deeper, Richer Love Relationship (Volume 2) - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Ernest Quansah ISBN: 978-1-46643-316-8 Using his many years of experience as a love relationship expert coupled with a good deal of research, Ernest Quansah has authored an informative primer with his Do's & Don'ts of Relationships: Nine Steps to a Deeper, Richer Love Relationship ...
Views: 1780 - 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 - Rhubarb Romance: A Little Honey Works Wonders - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerSpring is in the air. It is a time of new life. There are green grass, kittens, puppies, and rhubarb. Rhubarb? The darned stuff is the first thing to show up in the garden. For those of you who don’t know about rhubarb, it grows from a huge root-ball under the soil. A mass of stalks ...
Views: 2131 - Ridiculous And Worst Dates Ever - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Kristin MarquetWe have all been on some pretty terrible dates. Some have been with the biggest time wasters, while some others have been so embarrassing that I try never to think about them. Did these dates occur because I was bored, I let me guard down, was I lonely, or did I just date anyone, even though I ...
Views: 494 - Riding Out Relationship Cycles - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversFashion goes in cycles. Palazzo pants, then skinny legs. Mini skirts, then below-the-knee. The economy goes in cycles, too—boom, bust and boom again. So why not relationships? I have a friend who’s close to her brother. But sometimes she’s closer than others. There were years when they both ...
Views: 1309 - Riding the Leadership Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThey were the best of times; they were the worst of times. . . How often when you look at your business have you thought to yourself, "Wow, I cannot believe how great of a staff we have right now? They are all working together as a team. They make my job so easy." Then, two months later, ...
Views: 1275 - Right here Is Rapid Solution to Get Your Ex Back With a Psychological Trick - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Michael LoisThe knowledge that I'm about to reveal is always to be put to use with caution. If you want to get your ex back than this psychological trigger is extremely effective. With minimal delay this technique has profound effects upon a human becoming. By following the information and facts I'm about ...
Views: 664 - Rituals For Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Linda SmithValentine’s Day is a wonderful holiday because it gives everyone permission to express their love and appreciation for the people in their lives. We give Valentines to our loved ones as well as the people who make our lives easier like the receptionist who answers the phone all day long and the ...
Views: 1026 - Rituals – A Fantastic Couple Success Tool! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciThere is no better way to create wonderful memories and meaning in one’s relationship than with rituals. Rituals are a special way to show love, appreciation and importance for the partners throughout time in the life of the relationship. Relationships are made up of interactions between two ...
Views: 1751 - Rock Of Love - Do You Have One? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyRock of love, you are to me! Many women think this of their partners. "Lean on me" many say, whilst they support you through your breast cancer stages, mentally, physically and emotionally. It's normal to enter into a state of shock, followed by up and down stages of grief, being felt and ...
Views: 1030 - Rock Star Syndrome - Are You In Love With Him Or The Idea Of Him? (Video) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Dan And JenniferEvery little girl grows up wanting to be a beautiful princess. So is it any wonder that young girls are so attracted to rock stars, movie stars, and pop idols? After all, they're waiting for their gorgeous prince to ride in and rescue them, after which they'll fall in love, get married, ...
Views: 1214 - Rocky Marriage? 6 Tips to Smooth Your Relations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2014 from Anica OaksMaintaining long-term relationships can be a complex undertaking that requires significant time and attention. When things begin to go wrong, partners can take proactive steps to get the relationship back on track. These efforts can often make the difference between strengthening the partnership ...
Views: 1315 - Role Of Women On Our Life and Gifts For Them - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2019 from Nauman NaseerWomen play so many different roles in our life that we often forget to realize how diverse it is and how they concert their importance in our lives. As mothers, they bring new lives into this world. As daughters, they bring smiles to families. As sisters, they become our best friends in the ...
Views: 824 - Romance Advice: Love is a Decision - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Sarah Anand AnmaFalling in love is wonderful. Hormones, things in common, hours and hours of talking are often the beginning of something bigger. The problem is, that after we fall quickly and deeply, when the hormones go back into balance and the things in common are less precious, we have the reality that ...
Views: 3192 - Romance And Marriage – The Key Ingredients - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jonathon StevensRomance is a wonderful thing. It has the power to make moments of life seem magical; it brings people together, makes you laugh, gives you something to look forward to, keeps everything feeling fresh, lets you know that someone loves and wants you. It’s no wonder why this is an essential part of ...
Views: 1149 - Romance Comes In All Shapes And Sizes - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from maria songRomance Comes In All Shapes And Sizes Some people think that just because they don’t like red roses, a candlelit dinner, or a sentimental card – they aren’t the romantic type. After getting to knowing the ins and outs of creating romantic moments – I’ve realized that men and women define ...
Views: 650 - Romance In Paris Every Day Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Winston NgFor many years, I have been waiting to go to Paris because I have been told of the stories of abundant romance along the streets of Champs de Elysee and the lights on the Eiffel Tower. I managed to scrape out the time and money after university, and so I was packed up and on a plane to Charles ...
Views: 792 - Romance in the New Energy - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself We’ve entered a new energy where everything may look the same, but, in actuality nothing is it appears. If we even so much as attempt to do things in the old way and expect the same old results we are mistaken, therefore, our relationships are shifting. Those that were not ...
Views: 1212 - Romance is Not Necessarily Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Tina TessinaIn romantic depictions of love, cute little images of cherubs and cupids abound. But Cupid, in his real incarnation, is not so sweet and cuddly. His arrows can create deep and lasting wounds, and can strike you blind and irrational in a heartbeat. A few disaster-filled run-ins with Cupid’s ...
Views: 1497 - Romance is Not Necessarily Love - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Tina TessinaIn romantic depictions of love, cute little images of cherubs and cupids abound. But Cupid, in his real incarnation, is not so sweet and cuddly. His arrows can create deep and lasting wounds, and can strike you blind and irrational in a heartbeat. A few disaster-filled run-ins with Cupid’s ...
Views: 1426 - Romance Planner - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from ideas valentineAs a Romance Planner I am often asked to organise romantic getaways for my clients, in fact of all the packages I offer this would be the most popular. There are several reasons for this but they all revolve around the need for quality time together as a couple. When you head away with ...
Views: 762 - Romance Scammers: Are Some People Easy Targets For Romance Scammers? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAt this moment in time, one may be talking to someone that is not who they say they are. However, as far as one is concerned, they will be in a relationship with someone who loves or at the very least cares about them. In reality, the person they are talking to will simply be using them in ...
Views: 668 - Romance Scammers: Why Wouldn’t Someone Be Able To Accept That They Are Talking To A Romance Scammer? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperAfter one has spoken to a friend or family member on a number of occasions about the person who they are in a relationship with, they could soon come to the conclusion that something isn’t right. This could be because they are with someone who is physically and/or verbally abusive, but, this ...
Views: 401 - Romancing Your Ex Girlfriend Once more - Is It a good Thought? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Michael LoisThe believed pops into your thoughts and you need to admit that it appeals to you. Romancing your ex girlfriend once more sure seems like a superb concept when it truly is just a thought floating about in your thoughts. Yet, there can be lots of issues that appear to become a fantastic idea ...
Views: 1209 - Romancing Your Lover - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Greg Dudzinski, MS, LPCWhat happen to those days where you would bat those luscious eyes or lick your lips just to grab his attention? Gentlemen, what about you? When was the last time you wrote that little love note expressing your deepest feelings for her? Perhaps even bought the little gift or flowers to show her ...
Views: 1496 - Romantic Conversation Starters - 9 Hot Tips to Start A Conversation When Dating - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Michael LeeOne of the biggest dating challenges is coming up with romantic conversation starters to start the date right. Many people get so anxious that they can’t think of the right words to say. Such situations only bring down their level of confidence in their conversation skills. Worry no more! ...
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