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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dr. Romance's Guidelines for Not Fighting - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from Tina TessinaFighting a lot? Dr. Romance recommends: No matter what you’re fighting about: money, sex, kids or something else, the fighting is an indication that your communication isn’t working. If this happens only occasionally, such as when one or both of you are tired or stressed; it’s not too big ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Eight Ingredients for a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Andrew WilliamsEight Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship Maintaining a good, wholesome relationship can be difficult. The question of how to best understand something as complex as human relationships has long occupied the minds of our greatest poets and philosophers and until now, this quandary has ...
Views: 9672(2 votes) - Expressing Yourself Using the Question Tree Technique - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Greg BakerExpressing yourself is not always easy. There can be many things that go wrong when you try to express yourself. Misunderstandings are perhaps the most destructive communication mishaps in relationships. So how do you solve it? No method is perfect, especially when you are dealing with someone ...
Views: 2965(12 votes) - Family Counselling Tips, Coping With Back to School Stress. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Dr. Dan DaltonFamily counsellors know that there are many times of the year where change and transition cause stress for families. The beginning of the new school year is a time of excitement for some and a time of anxiety for others. Whether you are a parent, child or young adult another school year can ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Fear of Commitment - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAre You Commitment-Phobic? Many people don’t experience committed, steady relationships, and they often assert this is so not because they are afraid of commitment but rather because they enjoy their freedom and flirtatious nature. And while this may be true for some who embrace their “forever ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - Five Deadly Dating Mistakes Women Commit - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jonathon AslayThe very nature of a man drives him to conquer, protect and provide. With that being said I wish to conquer wrong thinking many women may have entertained and protect you from harm by providing you with information that could prevent you from getting hurt and damaging your relationships. When ...
Views: 2887(4 votes) - FOLLOWING OUR INDIVIDUAL ROAD MAP TO ASCENSION - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Nancy DetweilerFOLLOWING OUR INDIVIDUAL ROAD MAP TO ASCENSION Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div. Life is eternal for the Soul—no beginning, no ending. Many Souls choose to explore the various dimensions of life, rather than remain in the heavenly realms. Those of us presently residing on Earth made that ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Michelle GottliebForgiveness. That can be a very tough concept. When someone has hurt you, should you forgive them? Do you want to forgive them? What happens if you choose not to? What happens to you if you chose to forgive? I have worked with many couple where there has been infidelity. This is a very ...
Views: 1739(2 votes) - Four mistakes guys make with women - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Alam NoahDating can be exciting and refreshing for most men. It can add to your life a lot and even let you find the one woman to share your life with. But there are many mistakes guys make with women you should be aware of and avoid like the plague when dating, in this article; you are going to know ...
Views: 955(6 votes) - Get £50+ per hour as a trainee - Agony Aunt Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomFor every true professional paid agony aunt that is working and helping strangers and getting paid for their efforts there must be thousands out there that would like the chance to do it and many of them may well be suitable for this work. Working as an agony aunt though is not as easy as a lot ...
Views: 8337(4 votes) - Go for a Twin Flame, Not a Soul Mate - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Jim HagueBy Jim Hague It is long believed in western culture that concept behind Soul Mates pertain to lovers only. But the dictionary defines soul mates as two persons compatible with each other in disposition, point of view, or sensitivity. This does not necessarily imply lovers. Us spiritual ...
Views: 5939(2 votes) - Harmonious Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2004 from Dr. Sanjoy MukerjiRelationship is one of the most important key areas in our life. Almost everything we do involves a relationship – in our family life, in business dealings, at work, in the social circle, with friends and so forth. It is very essential for us to find out who all are the important people in ...
Views: 14802(2 votes) - He’s Wonderful… But - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kara OhI often get requests for advice from women who tell me how wonderful their man is. Then they go into all the things that make them unhappy. If this sounds like you, I would invited you to do an exercise that can be very revealing. On a piece of paper draw a line down the middle from top to ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - How Can I Manifest My Love Relationship Fast with The Secret Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nanette GeigerBen from Georgia wants to know "How do I speed up my love manifesting progress"? We all want to speed up our manifesting results, right? As soon as we want to manifest a Law of Attraction relationship or soul mate, we desire it immediately. The key to the Law of Attraction in manifesting ...
Views: 5510(2 votes) - How Disagree Peacefully - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Laurie PappasDo you ever find yourself arguing with your spouse, boss, co-worker, friend or family member about something that seems to have no solution? Of course, you see it one way and they see it another, and never the twine shall meet, it appears. To add to the predicament, you feel strongly that ...
Views: 2461(2 votes) - How to Align Intentions, Actions, Emotion, and Thoughts for Law of Attraction Creation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nanette GeigerIt might seem like common sense, but to most people it's almost too simple to accept; you are what you think, what you feel, and what has happened to you, and this does not always give you room for much conscious choice. Almost every normal person goes about their day on relative cruise ...
Views: 5960(2 votes) - How to Communicate with a Man - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeEvery woman has been in a situation where her man became moody, withdrawn, and won’t tell you what is wrong. He completely closes down or goes into the ‘cave.’ How you respond to this can make the difference between whether he falls deeper in love with you or walks away without any explanation ...
Views: 11431(2 votes) - How to develop stress resistance? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporThere is a mental technique that allows a person not to lose self-control in any situation. WHAT IS STRESS TOLERANCE? When you need to eat a worm, the most important thing is not to think about the worm. Otherwise it will vomit. It's amazing how our thoughts can determine our physiology: I ...
Views: 778(2 votes) - How To Draft A Parenting Plan That Ensures A Best Life To The Children? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"At the time of divorce, when each the mother and father are separated, parenting plan plays an necessary role in matter of custody of children. That is in an effort to guarantee the right safety and safety of the child and likewise to provide the perfect comfort to the child. Since parenting ...
Views: 2764(2 votes) - How To Find A Save Marriage Book? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Olivia PeterWhile a good save marriage book can’t do all the things that working with a live therapist can, it will still provide help for couples who will’t afford therapy but are unable to figure through their issues on their own. Self help books are terribly in style, and if you are willing to try to to ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - How to Get Him to Propose - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Marni BattistaAre you in a long-term relationship with someone and want to know how you could get him to propose marriage? If you’ve already read Does He Want to Marry Me? The Dating with Dignity Guide to Getting Engaged and are wondering if there are any steps you can take to get him to go to the next step, ...
Views: 2539(2 votes) - How To Get Over An Ex-girlfriend - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Chris RobertsBreaking up in any relationship is hard and especially when your breakup is with a girl friend it is very tough to get over an ex girlfriend from your heart and soul. Everything around you is dull and meaningless and you find solace only when you are isolated from the world round you which keeps ...
Views: 9200(2 votes) - How to get rid of an unwanted admirer by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomWhile we all feel the need to be loved and enjoy good company and relationships there comes a time when we are getting attention from someone or have been seeing someone that we are not really interested in. Either we were never interested in them in the first place or we have had a relationship ...
Views: 6616(2 votes) - How To Inspire Him To Commit Without Having The Talk - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangWe've been told that the way to love is pretty linear and straightforward with guys. They take us to a first date, they like us, they make plans and ask us to be exclusive within a month or two, they fall in love and pop the question. Trust me when I say that very often guys don't know how they ...
Views: 17487(4 votes) - How To Start A Conversation With A Guy: 3 Simple Tips To Follow - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeDo you want to know how to start a conversation with a guy? Well, have you ever started one? Whether you've tried but it didn't work out well, or you've never tried at all, then this article is for you. Talking to men is actually very easy, as they're usually less guarded than women. Why ...
Views: 2269(2 votes) - I'd Rather Not Say - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was on the MRT train with a new friend the other day, and he asked me what caused my marriage to end. We were both standing, dangling from different handrail supports. I looked around. We were surrounded by a lot of other commuters. This person is not exactly soft-spoken either. I ...
Views: 1949(4 votes) - If You Want to Meet Your Soul-Mate, Meet Yourself First - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Doron GilIf you haven’t been successful in cultivating an intimate relationship in spite of your continuing attempts, and are tired of disappointments, failed relationships, unfulfilled promises and/or partners who mislead you, you may resort to believing that you haven’t met your soul-mate yet. He/she ...
Views: 2487(2 votes) - Improving Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Carol PageWhether you are single, dating, in a pre-committed or committed relationship, married, separated, divorced or bereaved, the one thing we all share in common is a longing for happy and fulfilling relationships. We can hardly exist without meaningful relationships of one sort or another. The ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - 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) - Intimacy: What Does Intimacy Mean To You? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there can be general meanings to words, there can also be personal meanings to words and intimacy is no different in this respect. Intimacy is generally described as what occurs when one person is close to another. And although one can be close to friend's, family or colleagues for ...
Views: 2419(2 votes) - Is It Okay to Spoil Your Kids? - by None of us want “spoiled” kids - kids who are bratty, self-centered, demanding, inconsiderate. So, what spoils children and what doesn’t?
When I was raising my children, I was often told that I would spoil them if I didn’t let them cry - if I held them a lot. ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Kim Kardashian's Divorce: a Reminder about Relationship Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaSadly, celebrity divorces make all the headlines for all the wrong reasons. They showcase the most unconscious behavior, especially when it comes to relationships. Kim Kardashian’s marriage gone off tracks after such a short time is just one more example. It appears Kim spent more time ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach Debunks Law of Attraction Myths - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nanette GeigerPeople often hear sound bytes about the Law of Attraction and just say to themselves, "oh, I've figured it out, these people are selling wishful thinking." When you wish for something, you're in a very low energy place, in terms of the frequency of your brainwaves. Action requires purposeful ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - Learn the Top five Ways of Seducing Women - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Kobi AdatoSeduction is a process of building up attraction and developing trust to your woman. Just like any other reaction that requires a catalyst to reach the optimum standards, seduction is a catalyst that helps you to win a woman over. In most cases, man bears the responsibility of seduction. You ...
Views: 3520(2 votes) - Life Is The Way You Make It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizOne of the biggest set backs you can give yourself is allowing your “outer life” control your “inner life”. Your inner LIFE is who you really are. It is where nothing can break you and all that matters can be found. It is where you are protected, safe, loved and one with Source. When we ...
Views: 1206(2 votes) - Make long distance relationships work by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomMake long distance relationships by work Rosemary Price psychic. Most people seem to be seeking casual relationships now. For anyone seeking a serious, committed relationship it makes it harder to find someone who delivers that. Make long distance relationships work or leave them alone. This is ...
Views: 3832(2 votes) - Male Menopause (Andropause) Defined - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jed DiamondMale Menopausee (or Andropause) is a multi-dimensional change of life with hormonal, physical, psychological, interpersonal, social, sexual, and spiritual aspects. All men go through Male Menopause, usually between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can occur as early as 35 or as late as 65. It ...
Views: 1687(2 votes) - Marriage Is NOT Hard Work - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Shela DeanMarriage. It's hard work. Bologna. If my beloved had said, "You know, honey, being married to me is going to require hard work," I would have cut and run. My idea of a great marriage is not tantamount to labor camp. Yet we hear over and again, "Marriage is hard work." It's not. What's hard ...
Views: 3524(2 votes) - My Ex Is Seeing Someone Else, Should I Panic? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangRebound relationship is a common occurrence during a breakup. My clients usually get terribly anxious when they find out that their exes are dating again or entering a new relationship. They want to know how to stop this or how their exes can do this, what that means, etc. They ask, "Does it ...
Views: 37464(4 votes) - My Wife and Mother Can't Stand Each Other by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW, ACSW - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from linda lipshutz“My wife and My Mother Can’t Stand Each Other” by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Rob W. writes: ”My wife and I have been arguing incessantly and I am beside myself. Stacy and I have been married for five years and the problem seems to be getting worse, not better. I’ve always been very close to ...
Views: 5834(2 votes) - Older Women Younger Man - 3 Mistakes Older Women Should Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Daryl CampbellYou've come a long way baby. That was the declaration of a certain cigarette commercial in the 1970's basically telling women they had arrived. This was in the midst of the movement to get society to not only recognize the contribution of women but more importantly to extend equal rights and ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Powerful Self-Love Technique to Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Emmanuel DagherMost people know that it is important to love oneself. By loving & nurturing ourselves, we satisfy the “void” that we often look to others to fill, and which rarely ever works. Whether it is a romantic partnership or friend relationship, the old standard may start off wonderful, but then we ...
Views: 2251(4 votes) - Proven 4 Ways to Dazzle Your Romantic Partner - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Michael AuduI know when you saw this title you went hmmm… that’s right and I am about to blow your mind in a couple of minutes. Let’s start with the word “dazzle” Dazzle according to thefreedictionary.com means to amaze, overwhelm, or bewilder with spectacular display or it could also mean to inspire ...
Views: 2002(2 votes) - Rebuilding Relationship: Sometimes You Need A Breakup To Know What You Really Want - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Katarina PhangSometimes a relationship ends and for whatever reason one person is not able to let it go. They want to be back with the person that they were in the relationship with. They may have feelings that they cannot let go of. Or perhaps they have realized that the relationship ending was not the right ...
Views: 18659(4 votes) - Relationship Attraction: Understanding The "Game" In The Dating Game - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nanette GeigerComing from the mindset of the Law of Attraction, the source of what you emanate is projected or drawn directly back to you. If that's so, (which it is) doesn't it makes practical sense to get dressed with a grin prior to leaving the house? It turns into a problem of performing the traits of ...
Views: 2032(4 votes) - Relationship Fitness - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Susan DerryJust as muscles atrophy, or shrink and weaken, with lack of use relationships atrophy when the actions required to keep them strong are neglected. Most people understand that if you want to keep your body fit and healthy then you have to exercise fairly consistently. We do not gain strength or ...
Views: 1243(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Pull Away When Things Get Serious? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a man and a woman first get together it can be going along nicely and as soon as things start to become a little more serious, a man can begin to pull away. This is naturally going to be confusing for the woman and may make no sense whatsoever. And it can depend on how connected the ...
Views: 8095(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Your Relationship Sucks - and What You Can Do To Fix It - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Pete KoernerImagine the most complicated piece of technology you can think of. Maybe you're thinking of a computer or some advanced weapons or medical technology, or something along those lines. Now imagine that I told you to fix one of those things you're imagining - without tools or instruction. You'd be ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Saving a Failing Marriage: Tips to Save Your Troubled Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraMarriage is not always a bed of roses, in every relationship there are ups and downs. Relationships are complicated and you have to deal with it when yours is going through tough times. Although the number of divorce is growing, always remember that divorce is not the only option. Saving a ...
Views: 4857(2 votes) - Seduce and Conquer Women - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Payton KaneGentlemen, Welcome To Seduce & Conquer... I am Dr. Payton Kane, Image Consultant and Dating Coach to the Stars. I am a Radio Talk Show Host and the Master of Seduction and Dating in the New Millennium! For the past 20 years, I have dedicated my life to empowering both men and women to ...
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