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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dear Dr. Romance: I am just tired of our fights. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband and I are always getting into arguments and fights. I am writing to you through someone else's email because if I tell my husband about contacting you we will probably get into a fight. He does not want to go to a therapist or get any type of counseling. Do you ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Couples Who ‘Chore’ Together, Generally Stay Together - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Margaret PaulDo you and your partner do chores together? If not, this article might be very helpful to you. One of the major complaints I hear from my clients who are married is around the issue of chores. I can tell you from my own 30-year marriage that the issue of chores was a big deal in leading to ...
Views: 1016 - This is the key to letting go of your divorce anger. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 1072 - This is the key to letting go of your divorce anger. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 1065 - This is the key to letting go of your divorce anger. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 1046 - This is the key to letting go of your divorce anger. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 1079 - This is the key to letting go of your divorce anger. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 1096 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Lose Interest When Another Person Treats Them Well? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had the desire to be in a relationship, they might think about what they can do to find the right person. This could then be a time when they will join at least one dating app and/or they might start going out a few times a week. Now, this is not to say that they will end up going ...
Views: 1301 - “We Were Together In A Past Life!” - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAfter I had been on the path for a number of years, I ended up doing a fair amount of healing work around my own path lives. At the time, this appeared to be something that would allow me to make progress. Once I stopped doing this, I rarely thought about past lives. This all changed many ...
Views: 1022 - What Makes You Feel Worthy and Lovable? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2018 from Margaret PaulDiscover what makes you feel worthy and lovable and what false beliefs might be in the way of taking this loving action. Take a moment to think about this: What do you believe makes you feel worthy and lovable? Do you believe you are worthy when you receive others’ approval? Do you ...
Views: 1110 - Putting People On A Pedestal Stops Us From Growing - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI was thinking the other day about how much of an obsession there is with celebrities in today’s world. Actors, sports stars, singers, and even people who have been on reality TV are often seen as gods/goddesses. On the surface, it can seem as though most people in the west are not very ...
Views: 1058 - How to have a good night rest - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Alvina JenniferThere are a series of measures that we can take to get a break at a stretch and there are some practices that we should avoid. Here are tips that will help make your dream experience completely satisfactory. Goodbye, goodbye insomnia! 1. Follow a routine of you every night; always try to get ...
Views: 986 - Dear Dr. Romance: He wants me to wait on him hand and foot. - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I heard you on the radio today and I think that this is my last hope. My dad told me to listen to you this afternoon, since I have been having problems with my marriage. I am in my late twenties and I have 3 children under four years old. My husband is two years ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Critical Thinking: Are Men’s Lives Being Destroyed By Porn And Glamour Models? - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is incredibly easy for a man to view porn, and if he wants, he can also keep it light and check out different glamour models. The former can take place by going to certain video sites, while the latter can take place by using social media. One way for a man to see both of ...
Views: 1413 - The Crazy-making of Projection - by Submitted on May 28, 2018 from Margaret PaulProjection created a deep sense of confusion and loneliness in my life for many years. I was raised by parents who consistently projected their disowned wounded aspects on to me, their only child. I was an overly-responsible child, but my mother told me I was irresponsible because she often ...
Views: 981 - Is It A Surprise For Someone Who Is Popular To Be Lonely? - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago I watched a short video about someone who lived a very lonely existence even though they were extremely popular. On the outside, they looked happy and as though they were connected to life, but when they were by themselves, they felt unhappy and disconnected. The image that ...
Views: 1053 - Makeup And The False-Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day I saw a picture of a woman’s face on social media and this picture had received a fair amount ‘likes’. That wasn’t it though, as she had received a number of positive comments. One of these comments went into how good she looked and there were others that went even further, ...
Views: 1069 - Finding Joy During Your Divorce is Easier than you Think! - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltWhen we are experiencing loss and sadness in our life, everyday can feel like a struggle. Whether it is recovering from loss of a loved one, divorce, a lay-off, or anything else, we forget to take care of ourselves and find joy at the time when we need it most. Learning how to reinvent ...
Views: 1444 - Dear Dr. Romance: I was tired of being his 'booty call' - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm at a loss as to what to do. I'm married to a man that I sleep in the same bed (our daughter co-sleeps with us) with but other than that not much else. We are in our thirties, and we've been married about two years but have been living together for longer. In ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: He gave me a major concussion - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I found your site on an internet search. I am in an abusive relationship and am financially dependent on him. I have made him leave several times, only to take him back because of monies. He is an ex cop. I have phoned the authorities many times, they ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - The Female Bully and the Codependent Part II: “A Smelly Turd in a Pretty Package” - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownIn Part One, we discussed some characteristics of the serial female family bully, the way she bullies, her targets and her end game. We looked at some interesting characteristics also seen with the codependent; poor self-esteem and inability to speak her truth or express her anger. In Part ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - 6 Steps To Overcome Trust Issues In A Relationship - by Submitted on May 15, 2018 from Alvina JenniferTo be honest, we are all worried when it comes to giving our trust to someone. No one knows if the other person is worthy of it and so many times it happens that they’re really not. Once someone plays our trust, we don’t give it away so easily anymore. But to the person who stole our heart, ...
Views: 1597 - 10 Expert Tips on How to Make Your Man Happy in a Relationship - by Submitted on May 14, 2018 from Furqan ArshadBy way of nature, men will do everything within their might to gain the admiration of a woman they love. That is why before they settle, they go to great lengths to find someone to love and respect them. If you have got a good man that loves you unconditionally, he deserves to feel the same way ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Your Job on Earth - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: It's easy to get discouraged when we become aware of the suffering throughout the world: natural disasters; racial prejudice; addiction and self-destruction; political oppression in its many forms (starvation, war, torture, misinformation, imprisonment, denial of ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Your Job on Earth - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: It's easy to get discouraged when we become aware of the suffering throughout the world: natural disasters; racial prejudice; addiction and self-destruction; political oppression in its many forms (starvation, war, torture, misinformation, imprisonment, denial of ...
Views: 1008 - How To Make Your Wife Appreciate You: What To Do When Your Wife Takes You For Granted - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Make Your Wife Appreciate You: What To Do When Your Wife Takes You For Granted Are you unable to think about anything except "I want my wife to love me again"? Has your marriage gone by the wayside and you don't know why or what to do about it? Here are some tips that can help you ...
Views: 839 - Do I have to Lose My Self to Love You? | What Is Codependency? - by Submitted on May 09, 2018 from Darlene LancerAs codependents we lose ourselves in relationships, unaware that losing our Self is the greatest despair. When the relationship inevitably ends, it's devastating, because we are lost. We lack autonomy because that task wasn’t completed by adulthood. The struggle to achieve it is typical of ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - How to deal with love life and relationship problems? - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from abhishek SinghLove is one of the most desired and greatest felling human ever come to experience. With love, comes a big responsibility too. Are you facing troubles in your love life and not able to find a way out? Read more and explore the ways.. Love is one of the most intense emotions experienced by ...
Views: 938 - Guilty And Trapped When Someone Is Needy - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Margaret PaulDo you want to be in a committed relationship, yet end up feeling shut down and trapped instead? Jackson grew up with a mother who completely emotionally abandoned herself. When she was upset, she would get a long-suffering look on her face, her eyes would fill with tears, and she would ...
Views: 1009 - Guilty And Trapped When Someone Is Needy - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Margaret PaulDo you want to be in a committed relationship, yet end up feeling shut down and trapped instead? Jackson grew up with a mother who completely emotionally abandoned herself. When she was upset, she would get a long-suffering look on her face, her eyes would fill with tears, and she would ...
Views: 996 - Understanding the Mind of a Narcissist - by Submitted on May 16, 2018 from Darlene LancerDespite having a seemingly strong personality, narcissists lack a core self. Their self-image and thinking and behavior are other-oriented in order to stabilize and validate their self-esteem and fragile, fragmented self. Poor Narcissus The gods sentenced him to a life without human love. ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: He is selfish and controlling - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I heard you on the radio and I thought of writing to you. This is about my daughter. She has been married for a couple of years. They are both professionals. Since you listen to many cases and have a vast experience on divorce cases, I would like to ask you based on the ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Need Relationship Therapy? Consider Hiring A Relationship Coach - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahRelationships, like any other connection, need proper attention and maintenance to flourish and survive. When issues arise or when there is conflict between people in a relationship, resolution is needed to bridge the gaps that have been created. Similarly, when individuals have difficulty ...
Views: 758 - Dear Dr. Romance: Can you help me save my relationship ? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I am having trouble in my relationship. My biggest problems are fibbing and patience. Fibbing is what my fiancee calls it, I call it extending the truth a little further than it really is. But, Patience is the thing I've really having trouble with and that I need your help ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have questioned bisexuality with him and he becomes furious - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for about 25 yrs. 14 yrs ago, I realized that other men around my husband make him much happier than i could. He laughs and i can tell he likes it, He keeps a very long 10-12 hr days working, very dedicated to work, but he drives to ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - ***One Sure Fire Way to Improve Your Marriage - Turning Towards - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Dr. John SchinnererWhat if I were to tell you there are secrets, scientifically proven tools, that will light up your relationship with your spouse? Would you be interested? Would you be willing to learn? As it happens, there are proven tools that you can learn to improve your relationship with your spouse. And ...
Views: 4278 - How to Identify the Best Divorce Lawyer in Boca Raton? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from K. SaluFinding a good divorce lawyer in Boca Raton is like looking for a needle in a haystack. A divorce or dissolution of marriage is a huge step that needs to be taken by a couple. Therefore, looking specifically for ‘Divorce Lawyer Boca Raton’ online can be hard. Luckily, we will mention some ...
Views: 1115 - How to Control Your Husband Without Him Knowing: How to Keep My Husband in My Control - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow to Control Your Husband Without Him Knowing: How to Keep My Husband in My Control Being married is a wonderful feeling but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Here are some ways to make sure that your man stays in control and never wavers to create any difficulties for you. If you ...
Views: 17918 - The Challenge of Evil - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2018 from Margaret PaulEvil has always been with us. It’s important to understand what it is and what each of us can do to counter it. Evil We are beings of free will, so we get to choose, moment-by-moment, who we want to be. We sometimes choose to put our ego wounded self in charge and act in unloving ways toward ...
Views: 1146 - He Wanted To Kill Himself After His Partner Left Him! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA little while ago I spoke to someone whose son had gone through a break up, and this was something that had a big impact on him. She didn’t say how long he had been with her for, but she did go into what he had gone though. He ending up losing the will to live and, as a result of this, he ...
Views: 1190 - Should You Try to Salvage The Marriage After an Affair? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from C Mellie Smith“Fix it, fix it. Fix it” These were Patricia’s words to her friends after Gavin’s death when they could not come to a truce in their marriage in the movie “Why did I get married too?” So you have finally said the “I dos.” It was a beautiful ceremony, and you both are all smiles. I married ...
Views: 1648 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want my wife to be my lover - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I wanted to get someone else's take on what is going on in my marriage right now. My problem is that right now my wife and I do not have sex all that often, we average about once every month and half to two months. I have tried talking to my wife about this subject before and ...
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