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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Rumi’s Love Poems - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Hello, this question is regarding your book the love poems of Rumi. I cannot express how important this question is to me. The most important thing in the world to me is finding my twin flame....it is why I breathe, it is what I painfully long for. When I used to read Rumi's ...
Views: 3677(1 vote) - ***Why Do Men Change After Sex? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why do men so often change after sex?" asked Shelley in our first phone session. "Tell me what you mean by this. What has been your experience?" I asked her."I meet a guy who I like. We are very attracted to each other - lots of great chemistry. It doesn't take long ...
Views: 10275(5 votes) - Hot Tips to Make Him Fall in Love - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Nicole GayleIn order for you to increase your chances for a man to fall in love with you, you must spend time playing with him…a lot. This advanced technique will make you drip with so much sex appeal, your man may mistake you for ice crème. Women who win can turn anything into a laughing matter. They ...
Views: 8960(6 votes) - ***How To Talk Serious With Your Mate - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the many years we have been conducting research about love and marriage, we are continually reminded of the important role effective communication between couples plays in the overall health and well being of their relationship. The “heart ...
Views: 4074(40 votes) - Don't Put Your Life On Hold While You Search For That Special Someone - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Royane RealAre you looking for a mate? Sometimes people have the belief that their real life won’t start until they meet and marry their one true love. In the meantime, they put their life on hold. This belief is a fallacy. Your real life is going by right now, whether you are married or not. A single ...
Views: 4336(2 votes) - How to Talk to Women - The Number One Tip on How to Talk to Women - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsYou know how it is, some guys just seem to know how to talk to women. They mysteriously seem to be able to hold a conversation with a woman for hours and have her looking completely captivated the whole time. 'How can he find so many things to talk about?' you wonder, and 'what is his secret?' ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Abusive Relationships - Should You Go or Stay? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Royane RealHave you ever been hurt by someone who says they love you? Have you been treated badly by someone who is your friend? Are abusive relationships a constant pattern in your life? Sometimes the people who are the closest to us, our friends and our mates, the ones who should be liking us the ...
Views: 1970(2 votes) - How to Get Your Ex Back - The Simple And Easy Plan - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Sean CauzeeThe experience of break ups has been known by a large percent of the adult society,and many do not try to rekindle it. But what if You may not be one of those who play those parts? to get your ex back may require work and some change in your life to get results. What have you got to lose but ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Getting Your Ex Back Into Your Arms Again - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Ram GunjalDid your boyfriend tell you its over without giving reasons why? Do you feel it is really over and agree with him? Well, if your answer is NO, then definitely you have to do something as soon as possible. Remember, TIME is gold. If you feel you two are really meant for each other and you ...
Views: 1766(2 votes) - After the Honeymoon: Navigating the Labyrinth of a New Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishPicture this: You have met a new person recently and you are instantly “in love”. You want to spend all day and night with them. It feels as if you are drugged with this new person’s energy and you cannot get enough. You need your daily fix and will do whatever it takes to keep the feeling ...
Views: 2028(2 votes) - Improving Friendships - The Key To Strengthening Relationship Bonds - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonI’ve just arrived back from America where I was attending the wedding of a very good friend, and because I was the Best Man I had to give a speech. Now, I’m used to public speaking and facilitating large groups of people in my personal development workshops, so you might be thinking this was a ...
Views: 2675(5 votes) - What's All The To-Do? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Oh, come on Harry. All you mortals get all hung up over your precious souls. You've never seen your soul, never touched it, never done anything with it. What's all the to-do?" said Bob the Skull, the spirit of intellect, to Harry Dresden, a professional Wizard. Bob the Skull's opinion popped ...
Views: 669(2 votes) - The "Rock Bottom" Myth - Learn How to Raise the Bottom - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekYeah, when he hits bottom he'll be ready. A user has to hit bottom before he will change. Sooner or later she will hit bottom. Then she'll be ready to get some help. Raise the Bottom. This whole idea of "hitting bottom" is out of date. Some people will wait years-even decades-for their ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Domestic Violence Is Not Just About Physcial Abuse - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCOver the course of my career, I have helped many clients pursue a sense of personal power and emotional health sufficient enough to be safe, strong, and healthy while working through relationships with aggressive and/or abusive partners. Generally speaking, these aggressive/abusive partners ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - A Lifelong Commitment to Love : Conclusion - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFind a picture of yourself as a baby or young child. Consider it as if you were looking at someone else – perhaps a co-worker’s grandchild or a friend’s niece or nephew. What do you see? You would probably agree that you are looking at an adorable, innocent new being, ripe with potential and ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Broken Heart Advice: Coping Tips When You Just Can't Let Go - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsBreaking up or getting a divorce might have been your idea. It could be that you, your partner or both of you were caught in destructive behaviors that could only be stopped by ending your relationship. Maybe there was abuse of some kind involved. Or perhaps the troubles in your ...
Views: 5794(7 votes) - Naughty Things to Do With Your Girl - Sizzling Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Mark TaylorBeing in a relationship is definitely something you should look forward to --- the feelings are just overwhelming that you'll be crazy not to succumb to the passions of love. Having someone special in your life contributes to your mental and emotional growth and it keeps you inspired and ...
Views: 8462(1 vote) - Things You Shouldn't Tell Her - Secrets That Should Be Hidden Forever - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Mark TaylorMost girls are just so cute, sweet and lovable --- but they can also turn into an absolute ice queen if they want to. Below are a few lines you should avoid by any cost. Learn the things you should never tell which would make you regret for the rest of your life. Just one false move, everything ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - So You Wanna Get Physical? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: After three dates, all seems to be going well with the woman I met. What is the best approach to taking it to the next step? Sherri's Answer: I have to assume that by “next step” you mean making the first move on this woman. Ironically, the other night as I was flipping ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - 7 Principles to Embrace in Creating Lasting and Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough there is no proven formula that applies to all relationships, embracing a few key principles in your heart will reduce conflict and enhance the flow of love. These principles are valuable in friendships and business relationships, as well as in families, marriages, and intimate ...
Views: 859(2 votes) - Life Coaching and the Law of Attraction Accelerate Your Results - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Nanette GeigerHow do I have faith? That's an age-old question, is it not? I think for most of us it takes practice. Learning the best tools that we teach in Law of Attraction Life Coaching takes practice, but the exercises work. So it is well worth it to help yourself. Training with a law of attraction life ...
Views: 843(3 votes) - Do You Have A Chance of Getting Your Ex Back? What Are The Odds? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Yangki Christine AkitengIs it possible to get back together after a break up? Yes. Is it possible to get back an ex after along period of time apart? Yes, absolutely. But not everyone gets back with their ex. Each relationship is different and each couple is different. Some relationships have a better foundation ...
Views: 8315 - 4 Soul Mate Myths: Soul Connections and Man-Woman Love Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Yangki Christine AkitengI was one of those people who believed with everything in me that the day I met my soul mate the world would click! We would look into each other's eyes from across the room, communicate telepathically and it would feel magical (like in the movies and romance novels). He would then walk up to me ...
Views: 5448(1 vote) - Marriage Issues - Self Centeredness - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Rhonda NeelyDoes your spouse think "Its all about him/her"? Philippians 2:3-4 ~ Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out for not his own interest, but also for interest of others. If your ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Do You Really Want to Know the Truth? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know the familiar phrase, “The Truth will set you free,” and we all claim to want to know the truth both inside and outside of ourselves. However, new research shows that we really don’t want to know someone else’s truth if it differs from ours. We seek out information which validates our ...
Views: 811 - The Colour of Racism and the Oneness of Humanity - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkIt is the media that chooses to promote the term Racism to obscure political, social and spiritual process. Mass media disseminates and processes information on a continual basis, programmed in relation to the political, social and economic policies impressed upon them through government ...
Views: 1809 - ***When is it Helpful to Apologize? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Margaret Paul"When it is helpful to apologize?" asked Patricia, a client of mine, in one of our phone sessions. Her husband, Brent, often expected her to apologize and she was confused about when it was appropriate. The answer to this question is a little complex, because there are two different ...
Views: 4221(1 vote) - Methods to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Sean CauzeeIf the sting of getting dumped by your boyfriend is upon you like many other people in the world, their are methods to get your ex boyfriend back. Many are going through the same exact thing right now.If you are wanting methods to get your ex boyfriend back, then there is hope for you in this ...
Views: 754 - Recapitulation: Keeping Your Heart and Soul Free from Toxicity - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHaving exerted the effort to release emotional toxicity from the past, you are now in a position to consciously avoid accumulating emotional ama as you move forward. Recapitulation, the technique of reviewing your choices and experiences at the end of each day, is a valuable technology for ...
Views: 1546 - To Move or Not to Move - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“The Gods only go with you if you put yourself in their path. And that takes courage”. We looked at a house for rent yesterday, my husband and I. It was in a Mission Canyon, an amazing area deep in the mountains, and yet only 5 minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara. We toyed with the ...
Views: 713 - ***Breaking Bad Dating Patterns - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of the questions I get about romantic and dating relationships is the one where a person keeps finding him or herself repeating a not so happy dating pattern, over and over again. Many people I work with can see they keep dating or falling in love with a variation of the same problem, but ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - What's The Purpose? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Mike PrudhumeWhat's The Purpose? Maybe you ask yourself this! At least I did, until I was sitting there wondering, can there be anything I can do to change the way my relationship is going? I am going to share a little about my own current situation and what I am doing to make my relationship work. Maybe ...
Views: 1161(3 votes) - The differences between the Sexes - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Alana MooreThe reason WHY we are so different, all boils down to different hormone distribution. Males possess 10-20 times more of the sex hormone testosterone, then females & it flows through their bodies on a daily basis, being highest in the AM, which explains why men are horny first thing in the ...
Views: 1253 - My Philosophy ( Men - Women ) - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Alana MooreMy philosophy ( men-women ) Today, I would like to share my philosophy about obvious gender differences, between the sexes. Throughout my career I've been working & dealing closely with both males & females & I have to agree with Dr.John Gray that it appears that we are from different ...
Views: 1968 - Romantic Things to Say Online - How to Make Her Your Girlfriend - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Mark TaylorOnline romance has definitely become a phenomenon these days and a lot of couples going steady met online and are still very much in love. Almost all of us have been bitten by the great online bug that got us hooked and of course, almost everybody of us met someone amazing through the internet. ...
Views: 2820(2 votes) - The Tao of Instant Liberation (in Dating and Beyond) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis article is about how your perpetual happiness is pretty much in your hands right now. And I will state without proof that being a healthy, happy, optimistic person makes you more fun to be around. And that people who are fun to be around are just going to be more successful in the dating ...
Views: 877(2 votes) - Why Is Everyone Blissfully Happy, But Me? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA gorgeous summer day – still in bed, you prop yourself up on your elbows and muster just enough energy to gaze out the window. You see a flourish of activity; people are outdoors jogging, bicycle riding, and heading to a picnic. However, you don’t have the energy. Somehow you feel pressured to ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Marriage Help: making sense of the withdrawn husband - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen you and your spouse/partner are locked in cycles of conflict, you probably assume you have nothing in common—especially during those times when your husband seems to shutdown emotionally and withdraw from you. However, the likelihood is that you and your mate share common threads in all ...
Views: 2176(5 votes) - Steps To Reconcile With Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend After Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jason OrbanAre you interested in with your ex after a recent break up? Can I ask you this tough question - How are you feeling after just recently breaking up with your ex? Getting back together or reconciling with an ex after a breakup is very possible if your determined to put an effort fourth too make ...
Views: 14932(3 votes) - Letting Go of the Past - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Sharon CheneyWith the energy shifts we are all experiencing, now is the perfect time to let go of the past. Many people want to move forward in their lives but are plagued by their past experiences and fears. Let’s look at the many ways in which our past still influences us and how we can move beyond old ...
Views: 3082(6 votes) - Choosing Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Carl MassyI asked myself a question the other day. Which is the harder relationship to manage; intimate relationships or business relationships? Are all relationships essentially the same thing or ‘same same but different’? The end result was an exploration into the often unconsidered realm of business ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Find Out If He's Already In Love With You - A Guy's Fall In Love Signs - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all have to get through a certain stage in our life when we finally get attracted to someone --- the feeling is a bit different, but it sure does feel good, doesn't it? When the time comes we think it's love, we can't help but wonder if he's also feeling the same way. Thinking about it too ...
Views: 4788 - How to Make a Guy Jealous - 5 Teasing Ways to Make Him Want You More - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Mark TaylorJealousy can a bit tempting and exciting - it can be proof that someone is totally into you. A sign of jealousy can also be good - just as long as it's not destructive. Trying to make a guy jealous is a gamble in your part - it's either going to make him pursue you more or just plainly walk away ...
Views: 24708(1 vote) - Communicating your Painful Stories to Others - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is the time to give expression to your stories – to communicate the details that were revealed in prior chapters through intuitive self-reflection. Sitting with your listening partner in a comfortable position, share your first painful experience, including each of the aspects you wrote ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - Making Relationships Work - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know which way to go we have come to our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings.” ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - Saying "I'm Sorry" - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Royane RealIn every relationship there will be occasional misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Sometimes we are the one who hurt another person we care about; sometimes we are the one who has been hurt. Hurt feelings will occur in friendships, in intimate relationships, and even between two ...
Views: 2161(2 votes) - How do you measure a healthy relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rhonda RabowThe challenge is how does one measure it? What is a reasonable expectation and what is asking too much? It doesn't mean that you never argue, are never upset or angry, always in love and always happy. If you expect perfection, you will always be disappointed. On the other hand, there are ...
Views: 4982(1 vote) - Why Hot Women Are Hard to Get - 4 Tips on How to Seduce Her to You - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Mark TaylorWell, technically, hot women are hard to get --- period. They say the hotter the babe, the more difficult it is to attract her. Basically, hot women know that most men would lose a tooth to have them that's why they need for the supply of hot women gets more critical --- thus, making them harder ...
Views: 3481 - Questions to Ask a Girl Online - How to Keep the Conversation and Flirting Going! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all have gone through the stage when we meet a girl and then get totally tongue-tied right after. It's crazy. Most men, no matter how hard they practice to impress a female and get attracted, they always ending up messing around and saying the wrong things. Meeting girls online is a great ...
Views: 5206 - Sweet Things to Say Online - Get Romantic With a Girl Through the Internet! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Mark TaylorFinally meeting a girl online and getting to get to know each other is like dating but not really. Of course, the real challenge happens when you finally meet each other for real and feel if there's chemistry between the two of you. To be able to do that, you must peak her interest and get her ...
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