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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- ***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: 4005(39 votes) - 10 THINGS MEN CAN DO TO CAPTURE A WOMAN’S HEART - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Latorria Freeman1. Security Show your woman that she is safe with you. Show her that she can share her inner self with you and you have the strength to hold her up. 2. Open Book Share things with her about your daily routine not because she may be insecure and not trust you. This act creates ...
Views: 4005 - Letting Go of a Bad Marriage or Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeHaving worked with thousands of relationships, I have a few tips for those of you want to cut your losses and leave a bad one. First of all, let's dispense with the notion of immediate "friendship." If you've been struggling with a destructive relationship, then you're going to need more ...
Views: 4005(1 vote) - Healing Emotional Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Help For Relationship Problems - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachIt begins at home, rears its ugly head in school, becomes apparent in early love relationships, dating, marriage and finally your children pick it up from you and unknowingly pass it on to their children. It’s the cycle of abuse. Abusers always have a history of childhood abuse. They don’t ...
Views: 4004(5 votes) - Can One Spouse Save A Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamType the question into Google and in less than a quarter of a second it returns over two million links. Some lead to articles, others to "sure fire" products that promise to solve all marriage problems, and others to blogs that say one can and blogs that say one cannot. Employing the ...
Views: 4003(1 vote) - 3 Strategies for Rekindling an Old Flame With a Former Girlfriend - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Michael LoisHave you ever had a single of these moments where you sort of sat back and wondered what an old girlfriend was as much as and if she was single? In case you have, then you also very likely have thought about what it would be like to rekindle that flame which you put to use to share with her. You ...
Views: 4000 - A Candid Review of Michael Webb's Getting Her Back For Good - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaGetting Her Back... For Good is an ex-back program created by Oprah's Love Expert Michael Webb, to assist men who may have broken up with their ladies reunite and surprisingly for men who are still together with their ladies, it also assists them to keep her from going away at all. Despite being ...
Views: 4000 - Is your Business Partnership about to Crash and Burn? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviThe Seven C's: Danger Signs not to be Ignored When Harry teamed up with Joe, everyone thought it was a business match made in heaven. Both loved the clothing business. Harry was a natural salesman with good design sense and Joe was a shrewd buyer and financial whiz. Together they opened a ...
Views: 3998 - Choosing a house or a flat with Feng Shui….Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisHere is the second part of this series on how to choose a good place in term of Feng Shui. As a reminder, the three aspects we are looking at when selecting a place are: 1. The external environment 2. The internal setup 3. The compatibility of the place with the people moving in. So ...
Views: 3994 - Six Super Simple Guidelines for Developing Your Communication Skills By Improving Your Ability to Listen - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peggy FergusonBuilding a solid foundation for the development of good communication skills involves learning how to listen effectively. There are several elements of effective listening. These elements include attention, reflection, ability to tolerate tension, and ability to challenge the assumptions that ...
Views: 3994(4 votes) - ***Prenuptial Agreements May Guarantee Failure - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We believe that Prenuptial Agreements are a bad idea, period! Just imagine, telling someone that you love him or her, but you don't trust them! To us, this is analogous to having two separate checking accounts in a marriage -- one for him and one ...
Views: 3991(31 votes) - How to Know If He Is "The One" - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaFiguring out if a guy is "the one" is difficult, because every person and every relationship is different. There is no exact list of traits or definite signs to tell you that the guy you are dating is who you are meant to be with. A guy could look great on paper, but that doesn't necessarily ...
Views: 3991(1 vote) - How to Tell if someone is lying-Hints & Tips - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Justin DouglasAdrienne Rich said “Lying is done with words and also with silence”. The self always shines through and there are many little hints & tips that if you are aware of can show big lying indicators in someone. Signs of lying can be everything from voice tone, body language, changing the ...
Views: 3985(4 votes) - How Do I Get My Husband To Pay Attention To Me? Not Getting Enough Attention From Husband - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Banks Robert"How do I get my husband to pay attention to me?" This is a common question that many women find themselves asking at some point in their marriage. It often seems that when a couple settles into the day-to-day routine of raising children and maintaining a household that the relationship between ...
Views: 3981 - The Importance of making Time for One Another - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellNo matter if you are married, live together, live apart from each other, or you are in a long distance relationship; it is important to make some time for just the two of you. Our days can be filled quickly with the day to day responsibilities of work, family and household duties. Those ...
Views: 3979(3 votes) - How Do You Get Your Ex-Girlfriend to Come Back - Simple Method to Win Her Back! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Charles WealthAre you asking “How do you get your ex-girlfriend to come back?” At the moment you've most likely seen better days and in your mind you are questioning if you are going to ever return to how it used to be. Is it too late to win back your ex girlfriend? No and you're on the verge of finding out ...
Views: 3977 - Texting A Girl - A Foolproof 3-Step Formula For Asking A Girl Out Over Text - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ethan ZelmandoFor many guys, texting a girl to ask her out can be a very nerve racking thing. They're afraid of being shot down or not know the right way to ask. Well, in this article, I'm going to teach you a simple 3-step formula for asking a girl out that will not only dramatically decreases the chance ...
Views: 3976 - 10 Ways to Show Respect: Master the Art of Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sonia Di MauloThink of someone that you are uncomfortable talking to. •Why is it so difficult to talk to this person? •Do you feel defensive? •Do they feel listened to? •Do you avoid this person? These are signs that the relationship is lacking trust and respect. One way to help you have successful, ...
Views: 3974(3 votes) - How to Talk Dirty To My Husband: How to Get Your Man to Talk Dirty To You during Sex - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from James UadialeHow to Talk Dirty To My Husband: How to Get Your Man to Talk Dirty To You during Sex "I want to know how to talk dirty to my husband." It's a bold phrase that many married women may think but don't always share out loud. Over time the intimacy in a marriage can shift. A couple can find ...
Views: 3973 - Is Your Wife Falling Out of Love With You? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from Randy SkiltonIt's a tough place to be. When love and a deep connection are not shared, the feelings of emptiness, anger and frustration take over and your ability to function in other roles suffer. ⦁ Why did she fall out of love? ⦁ Who changed? You or her? ⦁ Was there a specific event that brought ...
Views: 3973 - Your ADHD Valentine in Love and Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparAhh Valentine’s Day. A whole day traditionally devoted to celebrating love. And as it is quickly approaching, my thoughts turn to relationships, all sorts of different ADHD relationships, and how ADHD can be a test for even the strongest connections. When I work with adults, often the focus ...
Views: 3969(1 vote) - How to Balance the Need For Independence and Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Margie UlbrickTalking Relationships: Independence and Intimacy: 5 Tips to help get the balance. 1) Take responsibility for becoming independent and developing your own life. This is the mark of maturity in a relationship, being able to stand on one’s own feet and come together with a synergy that is ...
Views: 3968(1 vote) - How To Tell If Your Ex Misses You? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Michael LoisAfter a breakup happens and certainly is very painful, it does not mean that the relationship is always the end and no longer will do nothing to do. Sometimes left as friends. At other times, the break is only a pause in the relationship and sooner or later reach back together. How to know if ...
Views: 3967 - 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: 3966(5 votes) - Dating at the Hospital & What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Derek WhitneyDating on the job is always fraught, but what happens when you are doing it in a high-stress environment? Whether you are a nurse, a doctor, an EMT or administrative staff, you know that hospitals are places where the pressure is turned up high and emotions run hot. This can make dating seem ...
Views: 3966 - ***7 Assumptions You Should NEVER Make on Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Never, ever assume that Valentine’s Day – that once-a-year celebration of love – can take the place of 365 days of your expressions of love throughout the year. Make no mistake about it – Valentine’s Day is an important day of celebration for ...
Views: 3965(10 votes) - Mid Life Crisis and Self Worth - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Richard KuhnsOften we think of a mid life crisis striking in the middle of one's life. And maybe it's called middle life crisis because that's when most of them strike. Yet today, that age could range easily between 30 and 60 years of age. Carl Jung, psychologist, described the middle age crisis as part and ...
Views: 3962 - How To Win The Heart Of A Man - Make Him Fall In Love With You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Joan RiversIf you're anything like me you've been involved with a man and you couldn't gauge how he felt about you. Even if you're crazy about him, and you're ready to move the relationship forward to something more serious, it might be almost impossible to tell what he's thinking. Unless a guy utters ...
Views: 3961 - Why Breaking Up May Be The Best Thing To Happen To You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2006 from Annie KaszinaNobody wants to go through the pain of a break-up. You feel like the bottom has fallen out of your world, the trust you had in your partner dissolves. You probably feel worthless and unlovable. But still, getting hurt may be the best thing to happen to you. Why? Because it is probably the best ...
Views: 3961 - A Butting Ram and a Scorpion on the Rock - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Christofer FrenchAstrology - How To Get Along - Aries and Scorpio Aries and Scorpio Astrology - Getting Along - The Ram and The Scorpion This series on AstroCompatibility will cover all of the potential matchups in the Zodiac. We will continue this series thinking about and commenting on Aries and Scorpio. ...
Views: 3953(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: 3949(15 votes) - Get Over Being Dumped - 7 Helpful Guides Towards Successful Moving On - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Johnny WayneTo get over being dumped is a challenge for you! You will have the biggest fight with your EMOTION, so be ready. It might be too painful for you to recover easily especially on facing the fact that you're done and it's over.You always suffer from the pain he caused you, you feel worthless and ...
Views: 3947(2 votes) - Avoid *Be Spontaneous!* Paradoxes - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachCan you define a "paradox" to an average 12-year-old? Try saying your definition out loud, and compare it to this: "A *paradox* is something that inherently negates itself." Paradoxes exist because many things in the world have different levels of meaning, depending on the context. A simple ...
Views: 3941 - Are the Male Enhancement pills safe for you? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Nitesh PandeyDo the male penis enhancement pills really work? Yes, these pills really work but the effect is temporary and not permanent. The effect may start with in 20 minutes and can go up to 3 days. Do these pills work equally for all men? No the pills do not work equally for all men. These pills work ...
Views: 3939 - ***Positive Communications Can Strengthen Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The “heart of the matter” is this – successfully married couples report a high level of satisfaction with the way they communicate. They talk about everything and anything with each other—there are “No Sacred Cows.” Great couples attribute their ...
Views: 3928(18 votes) - ***What Are the Myths About Marriage in the USA in 2011? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. First, here are the facts. If you get married before the age of 24 in the USA, you have a MUCH higher chance of getting divorced than those who get married at 25 and beyond. The divorce rate for those getting married after the age of 25 is ...
Views: 3928(23 votes) - Choosing a house or a flat with Feng Shui….Part 3 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisHere is the third part of this series on what you should be aware of when choosing a property. We have already talked about the importance of the surroundings, the entrance and the main door. All those points are very important to assert the right type of Chi you and your family need. Let ...
Views: 3924(1 vote) - Relationships - What Makes Yours Tick? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Diane BabcockIf you want a relationship to click...find out what makes it tick. One question you could ask yourself is, "What do I see in another person that excites me to be with them"? You might reply to yourself, I like intelligent conversation and a bit of adventure in spirit. I like someone who ...
Views: 3924 - 5 Most Important Things to Remember about Dating Girls - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Jancar TsangEveryone does it. Not everyone loves it. Whether you enjoy dating or find it stressful and horrible, you know that if you are ever going to find the one person who can stop your dating life forever, you have to do it. Gentlemen, you simply have to date girls if you are ever going to find the ...
Views: 3921(6 votes) - Emotional Incest: Will He or She Change? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Margaret PaulSharon, one of the members of our website, emailed me asking me to write more on abuse, particularly covert incest. She was in the process of ending her 4-year marriage with her covertly abusive husband, who is emotionally incestuous with his adult daughter. "There is no physical involvement, ...
Views: 3921(1 vote) - ***How to Deal with Money Problems in a Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While times are tougher than normal in the country today, the best marriages and love affairs will sustain the test of tough times for all the right reasons – during good or bad times the best loving relationships find ways to survive and ...
Views: 3914(23 votes) - Bring Back the Passion and Save a Failing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraKeeping a relationship is hard if you do not know how. Even if you are in a relationship, the truth is, you and your partner are still two different people and sometimes there are issues affecting the relationship resulting to confusion and doubts. There are ups and downs in a relationship and ...
Views: 3914 - How NOT To Save Your Marriage When the Going Gets Rough - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannMen have bad habits. Men make mistakes. No surprises there, right? Unfortunately, I've seen many husbands who could have saved their marriage, but they made one critical mistake that cost them divorce. As you continue reading this article, I'm going to walk you through five critical ...
Views: 3914(1 vote) - Are You Passive Aggressive Just Because You Avoid Conflict? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Nora Femenia,Results from Creative Conflict Resolutions’ Passive Aggressive Test shows that 80% men prefer to “clam up” and hide their true thoughts from their wives. Is this you? A very common way of describing “clamming up” is to say that it is self-protection, and as the husband, you see it as a ...
Views: 3912 - ***Compatibility in Marriage: The Core Values of Love - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the past 30 years, we have learned much about what makes great marriages tick – about what makes them successful. Even in spite of ominous odds from time to time, the best marriages survive and thrive, and we know why! They survive and thrive ...
Views: 3906(8 votes) - Signs of a Controlling Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Michael FehlauerThe following are signs of a controlling relationship: 1. Flattery – Flattery is different than a compliment – A compliment adds to a person. It builds within you a sense of confidence free from any ulterior motives. Flattery on the other hand is insincere and selfish in its motive – which is ...
Views: 3906(7 votes) - Staying In Love - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Susan DerryDr. Helen Fisher put it this way, “Not at any time on this planet have women been so educated, so interesting, so capable. I honestly think that if there was ever a time, in human evolution when we have the opportunity to make good marriages, that time is now.” Being or falling in love is ...
Views: 3906 - My Husband Is Attracted To My Friend: I Know My Husband Finds My Best Friend Attractive - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Jamari MarvinMy Husband Is Attracted To My Friend: I Know My Husband Finds My Best Friend Attractive In the movie, "Hope Floats," with Sandra Bullock, her husband walks out to pursue a relationship with her best friend. Ouch! Unfortunately, this is a common happening. Infidelity is painful enough without ...
Views: 3903 - Christian Codependency: Was Jesus a Codependent? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for help with Christian codependency? If you are, you are probably interested in knowing if Jesus was a codependent. Many would answer "Yes" based on the following characteristics of Jesus that are typical of codependents: -Jesus was selfless. -Jesus was a servant. -Jesus ...
Views: 3902 - Dear Dr. Romance: Why am I assumed to be a cougar good for only one thing? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a single woman in my late 40's. I've had several serious relationships, but unfortunately, although I lived with a couple of them, I've never been married. I have a minor physical disability, a stomach condition, but I am attractive, I look younger than I am, I'm well ...
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