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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Surviving Infidelity in Marriages - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Tee EdwardsOne of the most difficult obstacles to deal with in a marriage is infidelity. Surviving infidelity in marriages is not impossible, but it takes a lot. It takes a lot of communication, understanding, responsibility and forgiveness. These four pillars are essential to coping with infidelity and ...
Views: 1002 - Surviving Infidelity: How to Manage Your Feelings - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Joe JamesIt's important that a person use different methods to help make surviving infidelity a little bit easier. Dealing with infidelity in a relationship can be one of the hardest things a person has to do. The emotions that one experiences can take their toll on the person's mental and emotional ...
Views: 610 - Surviving Loss and Thriving Again - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2015 from Tina TessinaNone of us wants to think about it, but the standard definition of a totally successful relationship is the old, traditional “til death do us part.” Any time we love, whether it’s a life partner, a dear friend, a child, a sibling, a parent or even a beloved pet, we are risking ...
Views: 1184 - Surviving The Holidays With The In-laws - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Mollee BauerThis live chat event took place on November 14, 2005 Moderator: Good evening and welcome to our chat, "Surviving the Holidays with the In-Laws," with our very own Dewey, and NatalieL. As we all know the holidays while a source of great memories and fun, can also be a stressful time of year ...
Views: 2300 - Suspect Your Husband is Cheating? Uncover the Truth, Recover Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Genevive DoughertyDo you suddenly find yourself questioning your husband's every move? Has your husband been acting really weird recently, causing you to suspect whether or not he's being faithful to you and your marriage? Well ma'am, I'm sorry to say, but as it stands right now there's less than a 25% ...
Views: 1840 - SUSTENANCE FOR A THRIVING RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWhen partners create tunnel vision in their lives focusing all their energies on certain endeavors, they tend to loose sight of their partner and the relationship. These are the partners who feel disconnected and end up dissatisfied in their relationship. A relationship can’t survive, never ...
Views: 648 - Sweet Things To Do For Your Boyfriend: 3 Hot Tips To Sweep Your Boyfriend Off His Feet - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Michael LeeRomeo might be universally acknowledged as the king of romance, but that doesn’t mean Juliet can’t give him a run for his money. In my experience, girls are just as sweet as boys, if not sweeter. If you want to find out what sweet things to do for your boyfriend, then you’ve come to the right ...
Views: 4829 - 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 ...
Views: 5723 - Sweet Things To Say To Your Ex Girlfriend - Cute Things To Say To Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldMost men are being taken for granted in the sense that, they may say I’m sorry to their ex girlfriend after breakup. If you want your ex back into your life, you should get to know these sweet things to say to your ex girlfriend to get her back. This may make no sense to you but you can ...
Views: 5306 - Sweetening A Sour Apple: When A Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBecause life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass can interrupt the serenity of those who come together to ...
Views: 721 - Swinger dating can strengthen the relationship between husband and wife - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from jianghe chen6 Things Women Need to Know About Dating a Swinger Man. Establishing relationships with swingers is not an easy matter. Many people still think that swingers are a disease. If you are a swinger or have a relationship with swingers, then you should not be normal. although there are many ...
Views: 962 - Symptoms of a Codependent: Here Are the Traits - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2014 from Mary DeYonI thought if I played by the rules and did everything the way THEY said I should like a good little Catholic girl, I’d feel safe. I’d grow up, get married and have lots of kids like my Mom and live happily ever after. Why would I even think that since Mom wasn’t living happily ever ...
Views: 1893 - Synthesize and Simplify Your Way to Job and Relationship Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from William CottringerSynthesize and Simplify Your Way to Job and Relationship Success By Bill Cottringer I will make two bold statements that I am confident will get 100% agreement. And that is always a good starting point to build upon to make things better at work or in relationships. These two agreeable ...
Views: 1609 - Table for Two? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Dielle CiescoHere is a math problem for you. You are in love. He’s perfect…everything you ever dreamed. He even loves you back. It’s a miracle! As he opens the really expensive restaurant door for you, you are quite sure you make a beautiful couple as you walk arm in arm toward the maitre d. Now, for ...
Views: 709 - Take Advantage Of Your Break to Back With Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Michael LoisIf you want to get back with your ex girlfriend, you have to first analyze your break. It may sound like an impossible task at the moment, but you have to get beyond your emotional state vulnerable and volatile right now, if you have the hope of a new beginning with her at some point. To get ...
Views: 899 - Take Another Step Higher - Make Him Commit to Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Simone BrownHe does not appear to be serious about the relationship and that really stressed you. Do not freak out yet. Here is 7 ideas to get him to commit to the relationship. At the start of your love affair with him, you just know that the spark is all around you. You get thrilled as both of you ...
Views: 1321 - Take Responsibility in Your Love Relationship or Marriage... What Will and Won't Help You Move Closer Together Again - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsEllen feels sick to her stomach. She and her husband, Jim, had a really difficult weekend. Out of town guests were staying with them and, on top of this, it came to light that Ellen has been lying to Jim about how precarious her job. She is still not sure exactly why she lied, but she has ...
Views: 4869 - TAKE RISKS, GET RESULTS! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciDo you find that hard as you try you seem to be stuck in the same place? That it seems like you’ve tried it all, work hard at it, are pooped and yet nothing is different? Unfortunately, this is the story of most partners, the ones that give a hoot anyway. The rest have resigned themselves to ...
Views: 699 - Take Steps to Strengthen Marriages & Partnerships during COVID-19 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Erin WileyWith COVID-19, quarantine, the economy, and the stress of life right now, relationships can struggle under the strain; however, there are ways on keeping relationships strong and healthy during these times. Like never before, couples are finding they have more time together. Working from ...
Views: 836 - Take Your Relationships to the Next Level - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Guy FinleyWhen a person wants to reach the next level in their life, when they want to understand the truths -- the principles that actually produce in them a new kind of freedom -- they have to know where to look for it. From micro to macro, you can discover that the whole universe is based on cycles ...
Views: 1504 - TAKE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS TO THE NEXT LEVEL - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2018 from Guy FinleyWhen a person wants to reach the next level in their life, when they want to understand the truths -- the principles that actually produce in them a new kind of freedom -- they have to know where to look for it. From micro to macro, you can discover that the whole universe is based on cycles ...
Views: 1194 - Taking a Trip to Fantasy Island - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleyI am often asked how to go about discussing fantasies with a partner. Aside from clarifying rules and coming up with safewords, how do you even get the conversation started? The simple answer is finding your courage and making a leap of faith that the world won't end if you tell your lover ...
Views: 2242 - Taking Action - by "Right" action defined:
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Taking the right action is what feels right according to your own heart and intuition-not anyone else's standards. To distinguish the right action from a "should," use the following rule of thumb: a should may feel dull, certainly unexciting. The ...
Views: 839 - Taking Action - Body Freedom - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Al Link and Pala CopelandTaking Action – Body Freedom" (Part 7 of 7) by Al Link and Pala Copeland The best way to learn—and unlearn—is to take action. Remember that your Body Freedom is your responsibility. It is neither mandatory nor automatic. You can claim your Body Freedom with the following ...
Views: 683 - Taking Personal Responsibility for What is Ours - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Amanda Dobra HopeAs a holistic life coach and spiritual counselor for both individuals and couples, as well as an avid student of my own personal growth for many, many years- I have come to the conclusion that one of the most important things we can do to increase satisfaction in our relationships with ourselves ...
Views: 1503 - Taking Stress Out On Spouse: My Husband Is Stressed And Takes It Out On Me - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyTaking Stress Out On Spouse: My Husband Is Stressed And Takes It Out On Me Marriage is not a competition to see whose ways and viewpoints ultimately win out. If you take that attitude by always trying to prove you are right and the other wrong, you should expect a married life of tension ...
Views: 968 - Taking Stress Out On Spouse: My Husband Is Stressed Takes It Out On Me - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from John BraxtonTaking Stress Out On Spouse: My Husband Is Stressed Takes It Out On Me When we're experiencing stress from work, we're often irritable, and when we walk in the door at home it's difficult to shed the bad mood leftover from the workplace. In fact, many marriage arguments can be blamed on this ...
Views: 1683 - TALK LESS, BUT SAY MORE - Words once spoken cannot be taken back. So be careful about what you say and how you say it. - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2019 from Rahul KapoorThere are things line of difference between humour and insult. Let me explain this with an example. Let's say you work with a friend who is a perfectionist, a very quality conscious person. To ensure that everything is fine he normally he goes overboard in getting things right and might appear ...
Views: 1005 - Talking and Listening - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Conversation in Relationship… Over time, observing myself and others, I notice how much we all just open our mouths and talk without any thinking or filtering. Most of us are reactive and on auto-pilot. Sometimes this careless conversation works okay but many times, it ...
Views: 1323 - Talking to Your Spouse about Your Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from David WitLoosing your job can put a huge burden on your family and relationship with your spouse. Not only have you lost your income and added to the probably already boiling financial stress, you have added the problem of keeping your spouse's confidence throughout the search. While searching for a ...
Views: 1179 - Tantric Peace in the Face of Violence - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverPeace in the world starts with ourselves first. When we learn to find inner peace, we can then start to create global peace. Most of us are not able to leave our lives and go become activists or join a movement. However, by setting an example in our communities we can create a ripple effect that ...
Views: 1138 - Tap Into Your Emotional Side to Apologize To Your Girlfriend - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Teecee GoPerhaps the main reason that men and women so often seem to be speaking different languages is because women have no problem putting their emotions into words. Men usually choose not to admit that they have emotions, let alone talk about them. However, if you really want to convince your ...
Views: 920 - Tapping Your “Inner Mentor” to Create New Meaning in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2015 from Tina TessinaSooner or later all of us question the meaning of life. The sooner we get to it, the better chance we have of finding a satisfactory answer. As a therapist I watch many of my clients pass through stages of personal growth. Once they work through the issues that have held them back, they often ...
Views: 1541 - Tarot Readings can be done online - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Megan JacksonThere seems to be alot of debate over the possibilty of doing tarot card reading over the internet and even the authenticity of a tarot reading being possible or accurate. I feel invoked to shed some light on this debate from someone who has used and seen tarot work magic over the last twenty ...
Views: 1533 - Taste the Sweetness of Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Julianne BentleyFebruary's message - in fact, the message for all of 2009 - is about finding your yumminess. Take the time to do the things that make you happy! What could you to do treat yourself better, to romance yourself, to woo yourself? (Isn't that a great word? Woo!) You deserve to be happy, to meet ...
Views: 2958 - Taurus Daily Horoscope- Taurus Personalities and Blood type Influence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Amyas LucettaTaurus daily horoscope suggests that Taurus personalities are very patient, organized and thoughtful. A Taurus person with blood type A is often highly cautious and organized. They prefer to provide enough time and thought before jumping to a decision. Taurus people with blood type A are ...
Views: 8728 - Techniques To Revive Your Own Love - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Mitchell LisbyShould you be identifying that your current personal marriages have been in turmoil, you are not by yourself. In order to save your personal romance with your companion, you have to get back to the beginning and work forward from that point. There need to have been a factor that captivated ...
Views: 859 - Technology and Love - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2014 from Tina TessinaTechnology can have a big impact on relationships. In my counseling office, I see many couples who are struggling over Internet and social media issues. The ability to work at home via computer and smart phone can mean arguing about how work spills over and absorbs relationship time. Secrets ...
Views: 1879 - Technology: How It Affects Your Relationship With Your Teen - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Thomas LambertIn our previous podcast, West Ridge Academy talked about a blog that would tackle the topic about teens and technology. This is that blog post! It goes without saying that technology has completely altered the way we live our lives today. As we are writing this, numerous people are already ...
Views: 878 - Teen Abusive Relationships - How To Understand And Solve This Huge Problem In Our Communities - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Leo RyanTeen abusive relationships is another one of the areas of abusive relationships that is part of the huge issue of relationship problems. There are so many overall aspects of this issue to take into consideration. To get some idea of what I am referring to it may be helpful to touch on some of ...
Views: 716 - Teen Sex Is Not About Love - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from jane margarethThere is no positive side to have unprotected sexual intercourse among teen or young people. The sex is sex, but love is a beautiful opportunity to give two people at a time to come in unison in the body, in which the sex has a meaning. Teen sex, whether in comparison with the mode is ideal if ...
Views: 761 - Telesky Shopping – Letting You Find the Perfect Gifts for Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Harshad JethraMost of us are nowadays enjoying our year end break. Most of the times, this is all about relaxing, feasting, attending a party, and maybe dancing to some groovy music. Alternately, this is a fine time to catch up with friends and family. We all think about gifting during Christmas and New ...
Views: 1484 - Tell Her/Him About It... - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lance SnowTell Her/Him About It.... "... tell her all your crazy dreams. Give her every reason to accept that you're for real" Yes, these are some lyrics from Billy Joel's "Tell her about it" but those words ring true. Life has a way of whisking us away to a place of repetition, deadlines, and grown ...
Views: 933 - Tell Me No Lies: 7 Reasons Why You Might Lie to Your Partner - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Richard NicastroIn the workshops I conduct for couples, I often ask if anyone has ever lied to their partner (the couples respond anonymously). Usually more than half (sometimes as many as 90%) admit to having lied to their spouse or partner at some point. More than half the people who said they lied to ...
Views: 1037 - Tell-tale Signs Which Indicate That A Woman Is Really Interested In You - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Jenia SheikoOnline dating provides opportunity for single men and women to find real love. In the fast forward era, Gen X is having limited time to mingle and party so that singles looking for committed relationship can strike a chord between each other. The chances are very rare that a man can fell in love ...
Views: 1656 - Telltale Signs You Have Relationship Problems - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Clif KFor some people, knowing they are in a bad relationship is as plain as day. One the other hand, some folks choose to live in denial about it, hoping against hope for a better tomorrow. One that – in reality – they know is not going to happen. And then there are yet others, who truly don’t ...
Views: 1028 - Ten Easy Ways to Have Hard Conversations - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from William CottringerTen Easy Ways to Have Hard Conversations By Bill Cottringer “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” ~Ronald Reagan. Even normal communication, which should be easy conversation, is an enormous challenge today. The sad reality is ...
Views: 1901 - Ten Life and Love Enhancing Attitudes and Behaviors - by Since 1975 I have sat on my office couch talking with clients in person and on the telephone about their lives and relationships. Most of my clients are contributors to society, hold jobs, raise families, and generally want to do
the right thing. Yet, over and over again I see the same kind of ...
Views: 2609 - Ten Remedies For A Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Peter HarrisIf you've recently broken up with someone, ended a relationship, or someone has broken up with you then you are likely feeling broken hearted. Especially if your cared deeply for the person that has left. That broken hearted feeling is that gnawing internal pain we feel deep in our chest that ...
Views: 3606 - Ten Right Attitudes to Have About Love to Get More - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from William CottringerTen Right Attitudes to Have About Love to Get More By Bill Cottringer “Love is the gentle touching of two souls without the clamor of their external equipment.” ~The Author. Want more love? Consider adopting these ten right attitudes that will help you enjoy more love: 1. Keep Things ...
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