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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dear Dr. Romance: He says he can't give me what I want - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I hope that you will be able to help me with a problem that i find i now have. I meet a man on line and he and i are great together everything was going great then a ex girlfriend had him put in jail saying that he was stalking her when he was really just going to his brothers ...
Views: 3696(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I Have Strong Feelings for My Plastic Surgeon - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw you on the web and thought I would ask you about my attraction to my plastic surgeon. I am almost 50, and have been having procedures done for 6 months now. He is my age and married with 2 school-age children and a younger wife. I have very strong feelings for him and ...
Views: 3692(1 vote) - You can create instant attraction in women by using alpha male traits. - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Jacobs jesseMen who are using alpha male traits in their seduction of women find out that it becomes easy for them to instantly attract women. While many guys are envious of the few men who beautiful women are always coming close to and having regular dates with, these successful guys are busy enjoying ...
Views: 3691 - ***Make Love Your New Years Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. This is the time of the year when so many of us make promises to ourselves and to others that we rarely ever keep! These so-called “New Year’s Resolutions” sound good when we make them but, all too often, we ignore them by Valentine’s Day. You ...
Views: 3689(36 votes) - How to Forget an Ex Boyfriend Fast and Move On With Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Michael UadialeA lot of women who just broke up want to know how to forget an ex boyfriend fast. It can be difficult to get through daily life and regain happiness because you still have lingering feelings for him. There are some simple things you can carry out to accelerate the process and forget your ex ...
Views: 3689 - The Best Place to Meet a Single Military Man or Woman - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Ema HarperMany people say that military men and women make great partners in life. Their nearness to risk, danger, and unpredictability are said to help give military men a better grasp at reality. Greg Zorraya, author of an article entitled “Cupid’s Arrow Lands in a War Zone,” published in USA Today ...
Views: 3683(1 vote) - How To Text A Girl - The Right Mindset To Be In When You Text A Girl - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ethan ZelmandoIf you have the right mindset about attracting girls, you will automatically know how to text a girl and exactly what to say to make her want you. If you don't have the right mindset, you will constantly be struggling to come up with what to say. And even if you do end up saying the right ...
Views: 3680 - ***Are You Scaring Away Your Chance At Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzAre You Scaring Away Your Chance At Love? By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Several months ago we penned an article entitled, “Great Love Is Best Not Rushed.” Our principle theme was this – in the beginning of a budding love relationship, don’t get in a hurry in your quest for ...
Views: 3675(38 votes) - My Husband Never Kisses Me Anymore: My Husband Doesn't Kiss Me When We Make Love - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Never Kisses Me Anymore: My Husband Doesn't Kiss Me When We Make Love Intimacy is crucial in any love relationship, more so in marriage. This is what most couples crave for yet what most also fail to achieve because of various reasons. Many married couples find themselves too ...
Views: 3675 - Understanding panic attacks - managing your shame - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondYou thought you had figured it out and that everything was under control But then just at the worst possible moment before the big event, panic attacks grab you and reduce you to a heap of jelly. You try to keep it quiet, push through it, chop its head off before it gets a grip, but you can’t. ...
Views: 3673 - How to Win His Love Back - Tips to Make Your Ex Boyfriend Fall in Love With You Once More - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeWe are all aware of the lines regarding the way love doesn't simply come by day after day, therefore once you end a relationship with a man that you still love so much, it can make you become haunting and desperate in your feeling. You would start thinking of the good times you spent together, ...
Views: 3668 - 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: 3668(1 vote) - What to Do When Your Jealousy Threatens to Destroy Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKWHAT IS IRRATIONAL JEALOUSY? Frequently, I am asked how to handle irrational jealous feelings. Usually, the individual recognizes that her feelings are unreasonable with no valid evidence but feels incapable of controlling the jealousy. In addition, the person usually recognizes the ...
Views: 3668(3 votes) - Silent Treatment In Relationships: How To Deal With It - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Michael LeeYou have probably encountered the silent treatment in relationships, where your partner will ignore you, pretending that you're not there. For decades, this has been a common practice among people. The ultimate question in mind though is, "How do we deal with it?" Well, don't fret; here are ...
Views: 3666 - 3 tips for convincing your non willing partner to seek Couples Counselling - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Dr. Cory HrushkaCouples counselling can be an eye opening experience for both parties involved. Rather than the usual finger pointing that goes on during fights at home or in the car, sitting down with a therapist helps you gain the insight of your spouse or significant other. Once you’ve seen yourself through ...
Views: 3665(1 vote) - ***When Do Men Expect to Have Sex With Us? A Single Man's Response - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerI get asked this question constantly. Women who are dating want to know this; especially women who are divorced and over 40, and haven’t been dating for some time. They also want to know how they can tell if sex is all he wants. Good questions. The truth is that whether you’re dating at 20, ...
Views: 3664(6 votes) - All Affairs Are Not Created Equal - The 4 Types of Affairs - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Andrew HunterFirst of all, if you are reading this, I am guessing that you are dealing with adultery or infidelity in your marriage. If that’s the case, I want you to know how truly sorry I am. I know only too well just how much turmoil an affair can have on a relationship. Although the sting of ...
Views: 3660 - 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: 3657(9 votes) - 5 Secrets to giving the best licky-licky oral service ever! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Gaia MorrissetteWell boys, it’s your turn to discover and develop some magical oral skills that will excite and stimulate the woman (or women) in your life. These tips are also great for all the ladies who love the ladies! If you want to help her become a wet, screaming, moaning mess, here are 5 easy steps to ...
Views: 3656(1 vote) - Meeting “The Right Person” Is Not a Matter of Luck or Time But of Being “Available and Ready” for a Relationship - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Doron GilYou probably know those who, when failing, time and again, in their attempts to develop an intimate relationship, tell you “it’s only a matter of time” until they will; “it is only a matter of meeting ‘the right person’”. What they don’t realize is that meeting “the right person” with whom to ...
Views: 3656(1 vote) - Tips for looking and feeling good while wearing lingerie - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Maya WeberThe most important factor that a woman has to pay attention to if she wants to look good in her lingerie is she herself. It's simple; if she feels awesome while wearing certain lingerie, then that is the right lingerie for her. It is also very important that the lingerie is comfortable, soft and ...
Views: 3656 - Emotional Intimacy Starts With Touching - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Shela DeanTouch is essential to intimacy. Okay, I know you think I've just stated the obvious but I'm not talking about that kind of intimacy. I'm talking about emotional intimacy and the hand holding, arms around the waist, bear hugging, back rubbing, cheek kissing, fist bumping, high fiving, shoulder ...
Views: 3655(3 votes) - How Does He Feel About Me: Is He Hiding His Feelings - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Banks RobertHave you wanted to find out the answer of the question does he want a relationship? Have you often found your relationships end prematurely without you doing anything? Are you seeing a fantastic guy at the moment and want to know how you can take thins to the next level? These are the sorts of ...
Views: 3652 - Sick & Tired of Doing Everything in Your Relationship? STOP! This is the Secret to Happiness… - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Nicola BeerDoes it feel like everything is up to you to make the relationship work? Does everything seem one-sided right now? Do you feel you are the only one taking care of the important stuff? If yes that’s totally natural Relationships are like a seesaw The more one person does something, ...
Views: 3652 - How To Stop Waiting For His Call - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Virginia ClarkWe’ve all been there, a phone clutched tightly in hand waiting for him to text, email or call. So afraid you might miss him, you carry the phone from room to room, from place to place. You check your phone a hundred times while you refresh the mailbox again and again. You send an email to ...
Views: 3651(1 vote) - Ego and Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Cameron A Bailey SrMy carnal mind tells me that the most important thing is that I am/be right. My spiritual mind tells me that the most important thing is WHAT is right. Here's a gold nugget and a piece of spiritual steak to chew on: In your marriages, engagements and dating be responsible for your own ...
Views: 3645 - How To Get A Girl's Number - A Simple Rejection-Proof Method To Get A Girl's Number - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ethan ZelmandoIf you've ever found yourself talking to a girl you like and wanted to know how to get a girls number without risking rejection, then this might be the most important article you ever read. Getting a girl's phone number is a crucial step to a seduction, especially a text game seduction. ...
Views: 3645 - The Most Common Mistakes Men Make When their Wife is Leaving - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannWhat do you think is the absolute best thing you can do to get your wife back? Go ahead, I want you to speculate about how to save your marriage. Take a guess... I'll wait. Got it? Do you have an answer to the question "What is the best thing I can do to get my wife back?" Alright, ...
Views: 3644 - Winter Solstice Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from Julianne BentleyDo you want your next year to include sexual fulfillment? Do you want to improve communication, change your body image, and make more time for fun? What if you could create or welcome into your life a new relationship reality? The Winter Solstice, the time when the new Sun is born, is an ...
Views: 3643 - When to Stop Going Back After Multiple Betrayals From The Same Partner - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2018 from C Mellie SmithFor those who have been cheated on, finding out about the betrayal completely shatters your world and destroys everything that is familiar with it. Beyond the fact that it causes you to question everything and lose trust, it becomes a struggle for many on the moral ethics of whether you ...
Views: 3642 - Men Afraid Of Commitment - 5 Great Deal Of Facts For Women Dealing With Commitment Phobic Men - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Johnny WayneWhat makes men afraid of commitment? Even if different reasons can be given with the question above, how really a man say that he's not into commitment? Why does fear related to all men who are not yet ready for commitment despite stable job and right age?Why do they need to enter into a ...
Views: 3640 - My Husband Cheated On Me but I Still Love Him: Why Do I Still Love Him After He Cheated - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Cheated On Me but I Still Love Him: Why Do I Still Love Him After He Cheated If your husband cheated on you but you still love him, you might feel like your marriage is hopeless. Even if your husband said that he made a mistake and he still loves you too, it can be hard to believe ...
Views: 3640 - Wedding Vows - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamI love officiating formal church weddings. I especially look forward to that precise moment when the bride first steps into view, relishing the exquisite sensations of those extraordinary seconds. I watch her raise her eyes from her bouquet to his face, and without turning to see his response, ...
Views: 3638 - My Husband Turns Everything Around On Me: Why Is It Always My Fault When We Argue - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Zoey MilaMy Husband Turns Everything Around On Me: Why Is It Always My Fault When We Argue You have heard the expression "It takes two to tango." It usually refers to the idea that when something goes wrong in relationships, both parties are responsible. Too often when couples are in conflict, they ...
Views: 3637 - Texting Your Ex? How To Text Your Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend Back - News - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldTexting your ex;When the time comes to getting your ex back to you, too many people always says it’s wrong. A lot people always assume that they need to violently pursue their ex to convince them to come back to them. That is the baddest way to go about it. You will only make it worse by forcing ...
Views: 3637 - How To Keep Husband Happy At Night: How To Impress Husband On Bed At Night - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunHow To Keep Husband Happy At Night: How To Impress Husband On Bed At Night Your man is able to put a smile on your face nightly in the bedroom. He knows what you like and he knows how to satisfy you. You want to give him the same kind of pleasure. You want your man to feel pleasure from you ...
Views: 3635 - Emotional Dumping: What Is Emotional Dumping? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be moments in everyone’s life when things are not running smoothly, with this being a time when they may need someone to open up to. If they were to reach out to someone, they could just go over what has been going on. After this has taken place, one could soon direct ...
Views: 3633 - ***The Crazymaking Trap: Proving Your Worth Over and Over - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Margaret PaulMarcus grew up the eldest of three, with a highly critical mother and an absent father. Marcus's mother frequently told him or implied that he was too stupid to take care of himself - that he would be nothing without her. She programmed him to believe that she was his only source of love and ...
Views: 3632(3 votes) - How to Get Her Back - Make Your Ex Girlfriend Fall In Love With You Again! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateSo your girlfriend has just called off the relationship with you, leaving you lonely and miserable. You might not admit it immediately; however it is making you feel sad and low. That is the reason you are reading this article, right? Therefore now that she has broken up with you and you miss ...
Views: 3632 - How To Stop Being Mean To My Husband: Why Am I Horrible To My Husband - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Stop Being Mean To My Husband: Why Am I Horrible To My Husband Arguments are an integral form of communication. If you look back in history, some of the greatest ideas had been born from arguments and some of the most passionate marriages we know involved partners with contrasting ...
Views: 3632 - QUESTION: Is chivalry dead? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellIs chivalry dead or do we just need to expect more of it? Previously, I posted a question on Facebook about chivalry and the response was interesting and overwhelming. Below are the responses I received. Here’s what I posted: I have a question for you: Do you think that younger ...
Views: 3629 - The Therapeutic Value Of A Hug - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gian Fiero |Have you hugged your child today? It was a popular slogan that was coined in 1969. I think it’s time to modify the phrase to: Have you hugged your loved one today? Most couples report the perfunctory kiss upon their greeting or departure as their most consistent form of affection outside of ...
Views: 3625(2 votes) - Gang / group rape - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Jungle BitesGang / group rape is when an individual is raped by two or more persons. It has a high occurrence among teenagers and is usual motivated by adolescent boys with a strong sex drive. As with most rapes, they are not reported due to trauma and shame. However gang rapes are normally more physically ...
Views: 3624 - Fighting Right vs Right Fighting - Strengthen Your Relationship the Right Way - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Sarah MichaelsIn the foundation of any relationship, learning to respect each other and “fight right” is of paramount importance. One thing that Rori Raye points out in her have the Relationship You Want eBook is that many fights are not about the issue at hand – they are about control. Learning to manage ...
Views: 3622 - The Silent Treatment = Emotional Warfare! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Rossana SneeThere is nothing louder than the silent treatment; nothing more uncomfortable, or abusive (other than physical abuse). The silent treatment is an attack on your psyche—a withdrawal of approval and affection—a form of punishment in an attempt to control you into doing what he/she wants you to do. ...
Views: 3620 - How to Stop Being Needy with Women and Display More Confidence - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Steve ScottNo guy likes a girl who clings to him, but I bet you didn’t know that women hate it just as much. Think I’m wrong? Continue reading. There’s a vast difference between acknowledging a woman and hanging all over her. When a man clings to his girlfriend, she’s actually being turned off by his ...
Views: 3617 - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You - Determine If Your Ex Still Cares - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John OnyekaIf you are depressed and lonely after a split up, you are most likely on the lookout for even a subtle signs your ex still loves you. It seems unbelievable that they could break up with so easily. While it is hard to know if your ex still has strong feelings for you because all relationship ...
Views: 3616(1 vote) - ***Why Do Women Go Out With Jerks? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.Women go out with jerks because of reasons you would not suspect. None of them are logical. None of them are “right” or “fair” in a fair world. It is unfair that sexual attraction and dating are “unfair” once you learn the nature of human instincts between the genders. The reason that they ...
Views: 3615(10 votes) - Top 5 Signs Your Relationship Is in Trouble - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaMost of the time, you can tell when your relationship has taken a turn for the worse. But sometimes we are caught completely off guard or we don't allow ourselves to see the signs that are right in front of us. If you're having doubts or worries about your relationship, look for these five ...
Views: 3614(1 vote) - ***Tone Our Language - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Barbara SteppTONE OUR LANGUAGE By Barbara Stepp, NLP, DHE® Master Trainer, Clinical Hypnotherapist IN OUR PREVIOUS newsletters, we talked about our language, the words we think and speak. We said that words create our reality. If we don't say it, we don't get to do it or we don't have to do it. What ...
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