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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- How A Low Self Esteem Will Ruin Your Love Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Seyi EyitayoA low self esteem will make it difficult for you to accept love from anyone else simply because, someone with a low self esteem already finds it difficult to love or appreciate themselves. Someone with a low self esteem does not know how to receive affection from anyone, especially someone ...
Views: 3612(1 vote) - Attract Your Dream Man - A How to Become a Guy Magnet Review - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Philipe ReviewWould you like to learn about How To Become A Guy Magnet Review? Do you expect to learn more regarding the credibility of James Scott? Or is How To Become A Guy Magnet Scam or authentic product? You will find the answers within this honest review! Prepare to understand precisely what to say ...
Views: 3609(2 votes) - Three Keys to Reboot the Romance in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jonathon AslayWomen have probably heard this phrase many times in their lives: “If you really love me, you’d....” fill in the blank. Most of the time those comments are referring to the guy wanting her to prove her love by having sex with him, but today I want to hit on THREE ways women can put out that will ...
Views: 3608(2 votes) - ***In Building Relationships the Simple Things Matter - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Thirty years of research on successful love and marriage has taught us many things, but first and foremost – no love has blossomed or been sustained without doing the “simple things.” Big things don’t matter until your relationship has mastered the ...
Views: 3607(14 votes) - Dear Dr Romance: My Girlfriend Doesn't Like Phone Sex - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My girlfriend does not like phone sex. When ever I bring up the topic, she is always mad at me. I don't know; maybe it's the way her ex treated her. Please help. Dear Reader: You can't have phone sex with your girl if she doesn't like it, and you can't force her to ...
Views: 3607(1 vote) - Find Out Why Contacting An Ex-Girlfriend Is Not A Good Idea - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you're reading this then chances are you and your girlfriend broke up, for which I am really sorry. You're probably worrying about how to get her back in your life. Chances are you want to try out the No Contact Rule but aren't really sure how to proceed. If you think this is you, then read ...
Views: 3607 - Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Proven Method - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoYour boyfriend is gone and you are presently feeling alone and defenseless. The relationship did not end on good terms and you're wondering if you'll ever be reunited with the person you love. Your relationship may be over for good but this does not necessarily imply that a spark of interest ...
Views: 3603 - 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: 3602 - These Words Will Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back Fast - They Work Like Magic! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Charles UadialeOnce your ex boyfriend declares that he wants a break, you’re so astonished that you’re apt to start lamenting and say things that you later on regret. You might say to him that he has ruined your life or that you hate him. He changing his mind will not be determined by these words. However ...
Views: 3601 - To Love Is To Be Loved - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Therese BenedictTO LOVE IS TO BE LOVED By Therese Benedict We all want love in our lives. We all want to be loved and understood. We want people to hear our hurt, when that hurt is caused. We want each other to listen to what actions caused that hurt, so it is known and can be stopped. What hurts us the ...
Views: 3597(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: why are men in their mid 40s-50s attracted to 20ish girls? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was wondering if in any of your books or articles you discuss about why men in their mid 40s-50s might be attracted to 20ish girls. I kind of know the obvious reasons, but being more curious about what that might mean maturity wise etc. Dear Reader: From your ...
Views: 3596(2 votes) - *** Lock and Key Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Paul ChekOver the years, I’ve discovered a relatively simple metaphor for understanding relationships and maintaining healthy relations. The metaphor is the lock and key, and you can learn a great deal about your interactions with others and how to make those interactions with others better contribute to ...
Views: 3595(1 vote) - How to Tell He Still Loves Me After a Rough Breakup! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Charles WealthI want to know how to tell he still loves me! A lot of women go through pain over this aspiration. They are in search for a guaranteed indication that their former lover still has strong feelings for them. Despite the fact that you may not be able to tell how he truly feels through his behavior ...
Views: 3593 - After the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to ...
Views: 3592(3 votes) - Bonding With Your Partner - Without Candles, Wine or Lingerie! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Margaret PaulA journalist interviewed me regarding intimacy in relationships. One of her questions was, “What are some of the easy ways in which husband and wife can bond - without candles and wine and expensive lingerie?” Easy ways? Well, it depends on what you mean by easy! Bonding has ...
Views: 3592 - ***Parents, Love, and the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. This Holiday Season again reminds us of the importance of being with those you love as you celebrate the joy of the season. We have heard repeatedly during our many interviews with successfully married couples around the world the importance they ...
Views: 3591(37 votes) - Raksha Bandhan – A Strong Bond of Brother and Sister - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from John MathewRaksha Bandhan is one of the most auspicious festivals in India which is celebrated with great joy and fervor. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi, also known as a sacred thread, by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's ...
Views: 3591 - ***Imagine Life Without Someone To Share It With - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Okay, we are madly in love after all these years! We have been married for nearly 46 years and we cannot imagine life without each other. We are each other’s constant companions and wouldn’t want it any other way! But we must admit, we often ...
Views: 3590(18 votes) - ***"I Don't Deserve to be Loved" - by Submitted on May 19, 2011 from Margaret PaulHave you ever said to yourself, "The reason God doesn't love me is I don't deserve to be loved?"Have you ever looked inside to discover why you might not be loving to yourself and answered with, "I'm not worthy of love"?I hear this all the time from my clients. It is often ...
Views: 3588(2 votes) - Is Your Relationship Chemistry Starting to Dwindle? Here's Some Relationship Advice You Can Use! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisOnce the chemistry starts to dwindle in the relationship you may start to wonder whether there is a way to get it back. Is there a way to spark the fire again or are you doomed to be without chemistry for the rest of your relationship? Fortunately there is a way to develop that chemistry ...
Views: 3588 - 3 Reasons Why Not To Keep Secrets In A Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Rachel MohebanAll little girls grow up whispering secrets to their trusted girlfriends. Sharing secrets with friends is an integral part growing up and developing trust. Nothing changes as an adult except that, as everything does, it becomes a little more complex than simply whispering exciting little ...
Views: 3587 - Important Breakup Tips On How To Get Your Girlfriend Back Quick - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Jay RuggWhether your breakup just happened or if you've been separated for some time now, you can learn how to get your girlfriend back quick no matter why you broke up using a few simple, proven strategies. I don’t mean to make break ups sound simple or insignificant… On the contrary, breakups are ...
Views: 3583 - Love Tarot: What The Fool Can Teach Us About Love - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Carolyn NaimanOne of the most common inquiries I receive as a Tarot reader is the question of Love: When will I meet Mr. or Mrs. Right? Although the Tarot often refers to future possibilities and potential outcomes, finding love is really up to each individual. The Tarot is a reminder that we are the ...
Views: 3582(4 votes) - ***Should the rules of marriage be re-written? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There are times when we just want to retire to a remote island in the South Pacific! Why, you ask? Simple, really. As marriage researchers for nearly three decades, we have learned a lot about what makes marriage and relationships work. And ...
Views: 3581(23 votes) - 5 Needs Of A Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from dale mazurekDoes anybody know what they want out of a relationship? Do you know what you’re looking for in a partner and what needs need to be fulfilled? Most of us get scared and mixed up when we start thinking about what we are looking for when trying to pick our significant other. But once you ...
Views: 3581 - Find Out If She's an Aggressive Lover - 5 Ways to Detect If She's One Wild Babe - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Mark TaylorWhen it comes to women, most men would attest to the fact that nothing can be more difficult to handle. Of course, we all know that women can get pretty complicated at times and they can drive us absolutely insane when things get a bit more serious than normal. However, women will always be a ...
Views: 3579 - Healing From The Trauma Of An Extramarital Affair - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Greg BakerYour spouse cheated on you. Nothing you can do will change that. Still, you’ve decided to stick it out and try to make the marriage work. Only you don’t trust him/her anymore, you are incredibly suspicious, and your anxiety of possibly being betrayed again is eating your heart out. You still ...
Views: 3578(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: 11 Things Married Women Want - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tina TessinaFor you men who ask, "What Do Women Want?" Here are Dr. Romance's 11 Things Married Women Want: Women value intimacy, safety for themselves and their children, and emotional connection. Therefore, they long for the following qualities in a man: 1. Good ...
Views: 3577(6 votes) - How to Help Someone With a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Greg BakerYou know someone that has had their heart broken and they are so hurt that they seem to withdraw from everyone and everything. You want to help, but you just don't know what to do. Read on for a few suggestions and tips. Now if you did the heart breaking, that would be an altogether different ...
Views: 3576(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Attract the Right Partner - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dr. D. E. XanderHave you ever wondered why you may be perpetually single or why you are always dating the wrong person? Does it seem like you're dating the same person over and over again with the only difference being the names and faces? In other words, are you always in unhappy relationships? If so, you've ...
Views: 3574 - How to Keep Your Husband Sexually Satisfied: How to Make a Man Happy In Bed for the First Time - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from James UadialeHow to Keep Your Husband Sexually Satisfied: How to Make a Man Happy In Bed for the First Time We all know that intimacy is a vital part of any successful marriage. Couples want to have the chance to express their love and adoration for one another in every way possible. Obviously lovemaking ...
Views: 3574 - Attracting Back An Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend - Don't Make These Fatal Mistakes-New Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreAttracting Back An Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend - Don't Make These Fatal Mistakes-New Ideas; Attracting back an Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend is actually quite easy if you learn some things about human psychology and how the opposite sex behaves after a break up. You see, we have a tendency to ...
Views: 3570(1 vote) - Five ways to say :I Love You" When Words Aren't Enough - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from nancy traversThese tips are designed to build and grow a marriage or relationship – when it’s failing and you can’t seem to control it, Orange County marriage counseling may be a healthy option for you. We all know that sometimes our significant others sometimes lack in the love expression department, and ...
Views: 3569 - 17 Tips on How Can Self-Awareness Enable You to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Doron GilIn the following 17 tips I explain HOW BECOMING SELF-AWARE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP. I show how becoming aware of factors which control you and affect the ways in which you react and behave in dating and relationships is essential to learning ...
Views: 3567 - Stop the Comparing Game to Stop Jealousy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDo you play the “Comparing Game?” If you get jealous easily, chances are high that you play this game-- that isn't fun and won't bring laughs into your life. In fact, both the “Comparing Game” and jealousy will undoubtedly cause you pain and wreak havoc on your love relationship or ...
Views: 3566(5 votes) - The Top 3 Ways To Reconnect With An Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Michael LoisMaybe you’re Esten flooding idesas trying to know the best ways to reconnect with an ex girlfriend, you have to consider that context matters for trying to reconnect with a former work well in some situations. While these forms may not work at all in other situations. Still, it’s very good ...
Views: 3565 - Dear Dr. Romance: I got very drunk and kissed another man - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm nearly 30 and have been living with my boyfriend for several years. Last year we encountered a rough patch and I felt neglected and unloved and like all respect had gone from our relationship. Unfortunately during this time I got very drunk and kissed another man. I ...
Views: 3564 - Three Tips for Successfully Ending an Argument. - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyLet’s face it: Given enough time, arguments are an inevitable part of every single relationship – even the happiest ones. We All Argue It doesn’t matter how great your marriage relationship is or how happily married you are, it is practically guaranteed that, at some point, you and your ...
Views: 3564(5 votes) - ***Helping Your Mom and Your Marriage – Finding a Balance - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We owe our moms a lot. While we are lucky that we get to have them around, we have to find a balance between helping our mom and nurturing our own marriage. Over-committing time in a helping relationship at the expense of your marriage will, in the ...
Views: 3563(39 votes) - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You And Wants You Back? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeHas your ex boyfriend moved on? Does he act as if he doesn’t care? Or perhaps he is dating a new girl. Perhaps he is giving you confusing signs and when you ask him the way he feels he simply nod it off. Signs your ex boyfriend still loves you are not all the time noticeable. It is significant ...
Views: 3563 - Does He Want A Relationship? How To Tell If He Wants A Relationship or Hook Up - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from James UadialeDoes He Want A Relationship? How To Tell If He Wants A Relationship or Hook Up Does he want a relationship? You really need to know. If he wants to have a relationship, that is great. Love, romance and marriage could be yours. But if he does not, then what? Can you stimulate some interest in ...
Views: 3561 - Ask Lisa Daily! Was dumping my boyfriend a mistake? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I broke up with my boyfriend back in January. I was going through a lot of personal problems and he was working a lot. We lived almost 1,000 miles apart. I felt like he didn’t care anymore and thought I’d dump him before he dumped me. The thing is, I don’t know why I thought ...
Views: 3560 - Is Anyone There? Can Anyone Hear Me? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from David SamuelThis is the real question we all ask at some point in our life, is anyone there? Am I alone here, in the crowd, in the world? This article is about those moments, the times when we wonder if we are from another planet because it seems like no one can understand our feelings, thoughts and ...
Views: 3558(5 votes) - ***The Happiness Choice - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us."--Stephen R. Covey, Author and SpeakerThis is a powerful freedom. And, from my point of view, another way of putting this is that the ultimate freedom is the right and power ...
Views: 3557(2 votes) - ***Penguins Know A Lot About Love - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We just returned from the trip of our lifetime together – all 47 years of it. We spent ten days on the continent of Antarctica. Oh, my, what a wonderful trip it was! As human beings, we will never be the same! For us, it was the 7th and final ...
Views: 3553(12 votes) - Ways to Make Your Ex Miss You - Tips to Make Your Ex Crawl Back to You! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Charles WealthYou are probably depressed at the moment. Your ex broke up with and you are still finding it difficult to believe what happened. You still have strong feeling for him or her and miss them so much; however, they don’t return your calls. You should make your ex miss you, rather than being ...
Views: 3553 - Attraction, Desire, Self-Awareness and Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Doron GilThere are some surprising similarities between Sexual desire and Self-Awareness with regard to Intimate Relationships, some of which you might have never thought about. And why would you? The two seem to be worlds-apart. But are they? SIMILARITIES BETWEEN SEXUAL DESIRE AND ...
Views: 3552(1 vote) - Are you being treated badly, maybe at work? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Piercarla GarusiThen you might need to try the metaphysical way. When something happens, when somebody, maybe a colleague, treats us badly, perhaps they criticize us, bully us, put us down, humiliate us or try to manipulate us, the first reaction is to feel hurt or get angry: why did they do that to us? Or ...
Views: 3551(1 vote) - *** Marriage Help: Coping with a Spouse's Illness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Richard NicastroIt's natural to enter a long-term relationship with expectations. And one expectation most of us have is that our spouse or partner will remain relatively healthy. Although wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness, we don't automatically assume our loved ones will suffer a ...
Views: 3550 - Does Your Spouse Steal the Limelight? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinDoes your spouse take credit for your ideas? Or do people compliment your spouse for tasks or projects that you did? Do you get the credit where credit is due? For example, Jill herself maintains a beautiful garden and takes a lot of pride in it. One day, a neighbor comes to visit the couple ...
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