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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- How to Make the No Contact Rule Work - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’ve been dumped and you’re trying to move on with your life, it can be very difficult. Maybe you’ve heard of the No Contact Rule. It basically involves cutting off all contact with your ex boyfriend and focusing on yourself for a while. It can be quite frightening if you’re eager to ...
Views: 3159 - ***Can Marriage Thrive on the Seventh Continent – Antarctica? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Every once in awhile you meet extraordinary people! We had that great pleasure recently in Long Beach, California. Our lives will never be the same! We looked in the faces of love and saw an extraordinary marriage! We have seen this look before, ...
Views: 3153(23 votes) - Masculinity & Femininity - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Adam GainsburgIn the Soulsign work, there is pictured an intersection of two axial lines to represent the two fundamental conflicts within all humanity: that between the masculine (yang) and feminine (yin), and between Self-Essence and Self-Identity. Where the masculine-feminine domain creates the possibility ...
Views: 3153 - BE FREE: A Formula for Releasing a Person - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Lisa CaroselliWhen you’re dating spiritually, breaking up isn’t as hard to do. I say as hard because there is always a grieving period where we need to release the attachment we have to that person. If we do not recognize this, we may either stay attached or we may build a wall against future relationships to ...
Views: 3152 - FEAR OF LONG TERM COMMITMENT? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Renee Piane/CampanellaFEAR OF LONG TERM COMMITMENT? THE SHORT TERM COMMITMENT SOLUTION Dear Renee I have a fear of long term commitment. I’m still building my career and I find most women want me to make long term plans. I’m not a player but making a life long commitment scares me. I’m not ready for ...
Views: 3151 - Should I Contact My Ex Boyfriend After The Break Up? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Alan SahuAfter a break up, you may be wondering whether you should contact your ex or not. If all of the issues related to finance and shared houses have been dealt with already, then you don’t actually need to contact your ex. Think about the reasons why you might want to get in contact with your ...
Views: 3151 - My Husband Shows No Affection: My Husband Is Not Affectionate Towards Me - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2017 from James UadialeMarriage is challenging enough as it is even in the best of circumstances. However, it's even more difficult when your husband shows no affection to you. We all need close physical contact and when your spouse isn't supplying it for you it can lead to all sorts of feelings of rejection and ...
Views: 3150 - Tips On How To Restore A Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Amy AndersonAttaining your goal in the game of love entails a great deal of dedication, energy, and hard work. Because so much effort is necessary, failing this game is undoubtedly upsetting. For this reason you'll find plenty of suggestions and guidance on how to fix your relationship. For a great article, ...
Views: 3149(6 votes) - How to Communicate Effectively With a Man: How to Talk To A Man without Chasing Him - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Banks RobertAre you having a hard time talking to your man? Do you find him turning away or being unresponsive whenever you are talking to him? Are you looking for ways that allow you to communicate well with a man and have him communicate back to you? By nature, men are not really as emotionally open as ...
Views: 3148 - ***7 Critical Issues To Discuss Before Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While we have learned many lessons about great marriages from the thousands of interviews with successfully married couples around the world, we have concluded that what you do in the early stages of your relationship will go a long way towards ...
Views: 3145(46 votes) - Toxic Relationships: Did you step into a toxic landmine? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarIf you find yourself in a toxic relationship, you may feel that you are walking into a war zone filled with landmines. The metaphor couldn't be more precise! Most people have emotional and psychic areas that they have not healed. Step into these Toxic Fields, and they explode in your face! This ...
Views: 3144 - ***Conflict: Why Do You Argue, Why Do You Fight in Conflict? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Margaret PaulThink about the last time you had a conflict with someone and you argued - with your partner, your friend, your parent, your child, or someone else in your life. What did you argue about, and why did you spend your energy arguing or fighting? Reasons for Arguing and Fighting Here are some of ...
Views: 3143 - ***Holding Your Heart Through Sadness and Heartbreak - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Margaret Paul"I've finally learned how to lovingly hold my heart when my heart hurts from the pain of disconnection with loved ones," said Meagan in our phone session. "I've discovered that it's possible to feel peaceful even in the midst of loneliness and heartbreak."Does it seem like a ...
Views: 3139(1 vote) - Discover How to Avoid Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraRelationship means a lot of work to make it stronger and last for years. It is sad that divorce is always an option for couples when things are getting complicated in their relationship. Although divorce is a painful reality experienced by most couples, of course, if you know how to avoid ...
Views: 3136(1 vote) - How to stop loving someone who doesn’t love you - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemWhen I talk about this topic, I am talking nothing but circumstances where it’s certain there’s no way you can get him back despite all the struggles. And that’s exactly one of the reasons I decided to write this topic because I know they are many people out there who are still struggling ...
Views: 3135 - Internet dating: How to make yourself stand out with online dating services? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Eileen ParksIn the year of 2011, online dating has been even more popular than ever. More than 80% singles worldwide have joined all kinds of online dating services, niche dating sites for the purpose of locating the right people for romance, dating, relationships as well as marriage. Message says, just in ...
Views: 3135(2 votes) - Life Coach Relationship Advice to Infidelity Victim: Fix Your Self Esteem Before Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamCan a Marriage Counselor help a couple get through and overcome such an upsetting event as Infidelity? In most cases yes, but there are two ‘but’: first, the underlying causes and the unhealthy aspects of the relationship need to be addressed. Second, in the course of working through the ...
Views: 3135 - Use These 5 Tips To Make Your Ex Jealous! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew HunterYour ex certainly still has feelings for you if your can make him jealous. If he still has feelings for you, he may want to start seeing you again, if they're strong enough. The tips discussed here on making a man jealous have been used by someone successfully many times. Exercise great care ...
Views: 3135(4 votes) - ***Love is Best Not Rushed - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. A few days ago we ran across a marvelous quote by Jonathan Carroll, author of Outside the Dog Museum. It goes like this: “You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later ...
Views: 3128(16 votes) - A 5-Step Action Plan For Winning Your Ex Back Again - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaRomantic relationships happen to be this kind of affectionate associations that when they break may result in such tense, panicky and depressing times. Usually, no matter how much partners try there is usually the disposition for a separation to take place and when one does develop, reversing ...
Views: 3128(2 votes) - How to choose a house or flat with Feng Shui… Part one - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisMoving to a new place is a great opportunity to benefit from a new Feng Shui setup. With careful examination, you can find a suitable place that will sustain you for months or years to come. There are three different layers we must look at: 1. The external environment of the place 2. The ...
Views: 3127 - Want to Get Back Together Stronger than Ever? Block Your Ex! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2018 from M Nasir AzizSo you guys broke up and you’re feeling unmoored like you lost your best friend. Every song reminds you of them, every place you go brings back memories of the last time you two were there together. There’s no escaping it: Break-ups are the WORST. Keep in mind during this tough time, it ...
Views: 3121 - How to Get Over Being Dumped By Your Girlfriend – The Fastest Ways to Get Over Her and Start Fresh - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Help For YouIf your girlfriend dumped you, then you know that your main concern right now is just to forget about her. You don’t want to waste another moment thinking about her and wasting that thought on her when you could be putting it towards something else. You are done and you just want to get over the ...
Views: 3119 - How To Play Hard To Get With A Guy In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Michael LeeKnowing how to play hard to get with a guy is a crucial lesson every girl must learn. You cannot give herself too freely or your affections can be taken for granted. As a woman, this will be natural for you; but a few tips can do much to help push you in the right direction. Read this ...
Views: 3117(1 vote) - Learn To Get Guy Back Right After I Shoved Him Away - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from D R MosherSome of the key points that you can consider when how to get guy back, the method of dating is made up of ups and downs, and quite a few of the downs would be the result of a misunderstanding. So when you are hoping to figure out what went wrong, here are a few clues concerning where men get the ...
Views: 3117 - I cheated on him and had an abortion but I want him back - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Alex WiseI got the following email from one of my site visitors: My husband & I are currently separated. I have messed up big time and I know that. About 4 months before we got married I found out I was pregnant. My dad was going through treatment for lung cancer and the Dr told us not to move our ...
Views: 3116 - *** Love Asks for Nothing - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"We 'love' another in order to get something ourselves….There can be no greater mistake than that, for love is incapable of asking for anything." -- A Course in Miracles "Love is incapable of asking for anything." Wow! Take a moment to think about that ...
Views: 3114(3 votes) - If I Am Myself, I Will End Up Alone - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Margaret PaulPeggy had been married to James for 14 years when she first consulted with me for help with her relationship and her anxiety. "I can't stand being in this marriage anymore. We have two wonderful children and I don't want to break up this family, but I’m miserable and anxious much of the time. ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - Choose ME Before WE - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from John AOVHow putting your most important partnership first, the one with yourself, can create the relationship of your dreams If you’re like most people on this planet, whether you’re single, married, or partnered, there’s a good chance that there is something about your relationship that isn’t giving ...
Views: 3112 - Five Simple Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Andrew HunterRelationships can be very difficult. Simply taking two completely unique people and tossing them together all their habits is bound to result in at least a little friction. Learning the secrets of making a relationship work is very key. You can always work things out no matter what stage things ...
Views: 3111(3 votes) - Getting to Yes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaThe average person pays more attention to what she's saying or thinking about than what she is hearing, or how her words are "landing" on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective communicator by using "attentive speaking" a ...
Views: 3111(2 votes) - Charming Date Reviews: Chatting Your Russian Women To Get Her - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from lisa yungHere is a charming date review on getting girls from Russia. In some way to date a Russian woman successfully is the same with chatting up her. Because if you have pleasant and happy chatting and talking time, you both will enjoy the presence of each other and you have a certain attraction to ...
Views: 3107 - ***Trying to Control Makes us Miserable - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Margaret PaulHave you ever noticed how bad you feel when you try to control things you can't control - such as others and outcomes?Larry consulted with me because he was often miserable - despite running a successful business, and having a lovely wife and two daughters, whom he adored.It soon became apparent ...
Views: 3106(1 vote) - Sacred Union: Relationship as a Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Devaa Haley"When two souls have finally found each other, there is established between them a union which begins on earth and continues forever in heaven." -Victor Hugo Sacred Union represents the alchemy between the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine in human form. The symbolism of king and queen ...
Views: 3106(8 votes) - Don't Be an Emotional Doormat with These Five Power-Maxing Tricks - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainDo you have a rubber or cloth rectangular object lying at your front door? You know that thing that is meant to collect all the dirt and dust from your shoes? Yes, the common term used is doormat. Most of us go out and get ones that are seasonal or tie into the décor of our house. And what ...
Views: 3105 - How can you tell a TRUE friend from a FAKE one? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam VakninA TRUE friend supports you only when he believes that you are doing the right thing in your self-interest and welfare; A FAKE friend supports you always, no matter what you do. A TRUE friend respects you only when you have earned respect and act respectably; A FAKE friend "respects" you ...
Views: 3105(2 votes) - Living with an alcoholic – Shame - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John McMahonIf you live with an alcoholic you will almost certainly feel shame. Some people will experience it to a very high level others less so but almost everyone who lives with an alcoholic experiences it to some degree. You will probably feel anxious that people will discover your secret, that they ...
Views: 3103(5 votes) - Communicate Core Values for Positive Change - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceSo you want to make a positive change in your life. But what about the other people important to your life? You don’t live in a bubble. You can’t control what family and friends and coworkers do and say and yet they affect your ability to change what you wish. Luckily, you do have the ...
Views: 3102 - Relationships: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Starting A New Relationship? - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that when one door closes, another door opens, and what this shows is that the end of one thing can be the beginning of another. However, in order for someone to walk through a new door, they will need to walk away from the old door. Yet, even though the old door has closed, ...
Views: 3102 - Anger Problem? Learn All About Techniques & Counselling - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Associated Relationship & Marriage Counsellors SydneyDO YOU NEED ANGER MANAGEMENT TIPS, TECHNIQUES & ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELLING? Do you often feel agitated, angry or aggressive, or do you often feel 'shut-down' yet seething with anger on the inside? You may be suffering from an anger management problem. ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUES ARE ...
Views: 3101 - Should I Text My Ex First? Text Messages That Get Your Ex Boyfriend-Ex Girlfriend Back - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldShould I text my ex first? Many times after a break up, people get the feeling that they were better off with their ex and want to try and get them back. How can you go about this? Below are some guidelines to use which are not the normal way to go about it, but many people have had luck with ...
Views: 3101 - ***Married or Not: Growing Old by Yourself Can be Lonely - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” (Tommy, age 6) Our recent marriage interviews in Southern California brought our attention again to the two undeniable truths of ...
Views: 3098(19 votes) - ***The Law of Attraction - It's About Frequency - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Margaret PaulMany of us have heard of the Law of Attraction - that like attracts like. However, many are confused about what this really means.In my experience, like attracts like means that like frequency attracts like frequency. My high frequency attracts the things I want and my low frequency attracts ...
Views: 3098(1 vote) - Get Your Ex-Girlfriend Back Without Seeking Her Approval - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreGet Your Ex-Girlfriend Back, Don't Seek Her Approval. it's common that Guys spend a lot of time pondering and trying to feel out a man to see what type of behavior she will approve of. Then most guys act accordingly hoping to get more acceptances in their relationship. A complete solution to ...
Views: 3098(1 vote) - ***Finally! Studies Prove That Spanking Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Margaret Paul“A new analysis concludes that spanking fails to alter kids' behavior in the long term. What it does instead is amp up their aggression.” From “Why Spanking Doesn’t Work,” by Bonnie Rochman |@brochman | February 6, 2012 http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/06/why-spanking-doesnt-work/?hpt=hp_t3 ...
Views: 3093 - Narcissists Feel No Love in Any Relationship - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Lisa ScottThe easiest way to think about it is this : Narcissists are stuck at age five. One of the most well-known theories in pyschology is Sigmund Freud's theory that as children, we pass through different psychosexual stages. According to Freud, if a child is deprived or over-indulged in any of these ...
Views: 3092 - Secrets to Attracting Your Heart's Desire - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Nanette GeigerI attracted emotionally unavailable men, men who lived out of state, or traveled a great deal of time. Even though my father was an emotionally absent father, I thought that since I consciously knew it, I'd consciously choose loving relationships with men that were available. Even up to the last ...
Views: 3092(6 votes) - A good lie finds more believers than a bad truth. —German proverb Be honest and recover - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLies I’m not upset that you lied to me; I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you. —Friedrich Nietzsche There are three types of lies—lies, damn lies, and statistics. —Benjamin Disraeli Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character ...
Views: 3091(1 vote) - ***How Important Is Trust In Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Successfully married couples literally trust each other with their lives, their wellbeing, and their sacred honor. The words they use to describe the one they love more often than not include words and expressions like trust, honesty, loyalty, ...
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