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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dear Dr. Romance: I got upset when he said he wants to stop fornicating with me - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My male friend likes to look at good looking women a second time and more and if the woman is looking at him, he will stare at her. I have a friend that is nine years younger than I am. I am the age of his older brother.We have been seeing each other for two and a ...
Views: 1170 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Can I Sleep with my Ex-girlfriend's Mother? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Maybe you can give me some advice. I am 18. My relationship with my girlfriend ended with her leaving me. She said that we could remain friends. This happened over a month ago. My ex-girlfriend and I have remained friends. She has a new boyfriend and she seems happy. ...
Views: 3269(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Creating Holiday Magic - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Recently, as we were eating in an Italian restaurant, the music being played transported me back to holidays with my Italian/American family. Traditional, sentimental Italian songs were such a large part of our gatherings for the holidays. After a huge, slow, multi-course ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Can You Save A Marriage After Separation? Or is it the End? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Nicola BeerThe most common questions I get asked are: How can you save a marriage after separation? Or how can I get my husband or wife to reconsider a separation? Or My husband/ wife is insisting on a separation, what can I do? These are important questions as it is a critical time if you want to ...
Views: 1530 - How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship After an Affair - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Furqan ArshadCan a marriage survive an affair? While many relationships end in divorce, there are some couples who are able to overcome the anger and sense of betrayal, and even forge a deeper and more meaningful bond. However, it’s not going to be easy. Marriage counselors share how to rebuild trust in a ...
Views: 1359 - Dear Dr. Romance: I haven't told anyone i'm in this relationship out of fear - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I want to thank you for the article you wrote "Age Differences in Relationships" I've been dating a guy that is 6 years younger than me (he's 20 and i'm 26) for about 10 months now and I've felt so guilty that i'm "robbing the crib" or a "cougar"...I haven't told anyone ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Expect Their Partner To Meet All Of Their Needs? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a few hundred people were asked about what the purpose of an intimate relationship is, there is likely to be more than one answer. For some people, being in an intimate relationship could be a way for them to fulfil their basic needs, to have someone to share their life, and to grow. When ...
Views: 1063 - 3 Reasons & Ways To Stop Bickering In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Nicola BeerMany couples bicker over all sorts of trivial things. Especially when they have become more disconnected, this is where ridiculous arguments, over pointless things can become big issues. For example I’ve heard couples bicker about the “right” way to pack the dishwasher, whether a colour is red ...
Views: 1678 - Divorce Happens; It's About Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonDivorce is tough - there's no way around it. Most people who get a divorce feel at least a little lost, sad, or angry afterward, even if they wanted the divorce in the first place. Getting divorced signals the end of one phase of your life, and the transition can be hard, even if it's for the ...
Views: 1518 - Dear Dr. Romance: My brothers did not like my choice - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I am a PhD student in Computer Science and Mathematics in Europe. I am interested in your blog which helps to a lot of people to find the best solution in their lives. I have also some problems in my private life. I would be very grateful if you could give me ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Should I say something? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Should I say something? I'm reaching out to you for advice, I came across your blog recently and wanted to see what you had to offer. I'm kind of in a weird situation, I'm interested in this girl that I work with, we have great chemistry and make each other laugh non-stop, we ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I can't bear to think of life without her - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am unusually confident that you can help me.Well I hope you can anyway. I am 18 years old, I live in England, and I am a lesbian. A year ago,I escaped from a extremely abusive and violent relationship with a woman that I was with for two years.There was an extreme age ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: He Does Holidays with His Ex and Kids - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I found one your article "Dr. Romance: Setting Boundaries with Your Ex" on SelfGrowth.com and wanted to reach out to a professional that is an expert with Divorce, families and integrating a new partner. I am single, 30, never been married, no ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: What Is A Dysfunctional Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Unless you're completely out of touch with any media, written, audio or video, you have been bombarded with words like "dysfunctional relationship", "codependency" and "toxic family system". You may have noticed that there's a lot of information available about these ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - THE POWER OF SELF-TALK - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Darlene LancerAre you aware that you talk to yourself all the time? We all do. Our self-talk makes a huge difference in our lives for better or for worse. The question to ask yourself is whether your inner voice is your friend or foe. Our unconscious is impacted by the words we say in the same way that it ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Older men and younger women - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I enjoyed your article regarding younger men and older women; but what about older men and younger women who fall in love? What is to be said about that? I am in my 40s (and in my prime), and I have met the most wonderful woman in my entire life ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: He had to hurt me to pull away so he could start this new relationship. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I met a guy at the end of my marriage, I started to have a relationship with him. the marriage ended and my husband moved out. My new relationship grew stronger and he had hope for a future with me. I was not ready to let people know I was in a new relationship so ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some People Only Have Relationships With People Who Will Make Them Look Good? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that thanks to social media, how someone looks is even more important than ever before. The average person can feel the need to look their best regardless of if they are in the real world or online. Fortunately, it can be relatively easy for someone to look their best ...
Views: 1253 - Intimacy: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that human beings need in order to survive, and the same could be said when it comes to their ability to thrive. For example, food is something that everyone on this planet needs. If someone doesn’t receive the food that they need, their time on this earth will ...
Views: 1342 - SUPPORT GROUP - HOW TO DEAL WITH NARCISSISTS, MANIPULATORS, LOW EMPATHY RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship Coach*****If you believe you are dealing with a toxic relationship in your life (manipulator, narcissistic, low empathy) our empowerment & support group may be of help. We meet in Midtown Manhattan. Limited Seating. For more information contact me on Psychology ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: When younger sisters say hurtful things - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance My sister is 2 years younger and not long after my Dad died, I thought we should sit down and talk about things that needed to be done. She is the executor and took offense, accusing me of getting between her and Dad. Then, when my Mom got sick, she also got angry ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I googled him, he has a criminal record - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: A year ago I broke up with a guy who then stalked me. I finally got rid of him, and then I found out he had a criminal record. I googled him, and found out he lives just a few miles away. and he is currently in jail for four separate DUIs, resisting ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Let's Remove the Obstacles to Intimacy in Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Robyn VogelAre you feeling unfulfilled and disconnected? Single and touch deprived? Feeling the need to share and have someone listen really deeply to you? Ready to discover what it feels like to experience pleasure, passion, joy, and laughter again? BUT JUST CAN'T FIND THE TIME? Allowing ...
Views: 1978 - Dear Dr. Romance: It's tough because we work together and I see her everyday - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I ran across the post from the man who was being "patient" with the wounded woman who kept projecting her thought and blowing him off. I thought it was so close to my situation, it blew me away. I am a drug and alcohol counselor and found myself attracted to a coworker. ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Hidden Compatibility Factors Dominate Your Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve been lied to about what makes two people compatible. As long as two people enjoy mutual physical attraction and share basic likes such as baseball games and pizza, and dislikes such as cold weather, they are compatible, right? Wrong. Isn’t compatibility just a matter of a couple ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to bug her a lot and give her anxiety. - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need some advice about this person I have been having a crush on lately. So far, our friendship has been quite okay. I recently texted her a week ago and we seem to be okay. She is doing fine and I also been calling her. She exchanged numbers with me when she couldn't ...
Views: 1445 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: "The Nail in the Fence: Healing Wounds" - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Tina TessinaThis arrived in Dr. Romance 's e-mail: “There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over ...
Views: 1495 - "I Wanted To Rescue Women!" - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI remember when I was seeing a woman towards the end of 2011, who was going through a challenging time. She wasn’t in a good place, and this meant that I tried to do what I could to help her. This primarily took place through listening to what she had to say and offering advice. I was also ...
Views: 1236 - How a Woman Can find a Good Man and Keep Him - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Furqan ArshadA good and trustworthy man is a rare germ particularly in the modern society where sincere love and infidelity are a rare character. This does not however mean that there are no good single men that can rock your world. Dating is challenging for every woman, but we know there is kind of girl ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - “I Thought All Women Were The Same!” - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI started speaking to a woman who was a few years older than me on an online dating site and, before long, she called me up. As we hadn’t been speaking for very long this surprised me, and what also surprised me was that she opened up about her own history. This was something that took ...
Views: 1510 - Dear Dr. Romance: My husband does not understand my children - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am married with a man that is younger than me by 17 years. Right now we are in a bad situation. I have 2 teenage children from prior marriage. My husband wants to represent my children's father and he does not understand that the children are too old to be molded ...
Views: 1388 - ***RELATIONSHIP GOALS VS RELATIONSHIP NO’S - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Briana DaiHey, Beauty Boss! Your time is valuable. If you’re trying to up-level your boss status, then being attuned to not ONLY how you spend your time, but ALSO who you spend it with is key. Jim Rohn said it best: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I couldn’t ...
Views: 652 - Dear Dr. Romance: Do you feel that she is wanting out and doesn't want to tell me or hurt me? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I have a question for you. I normally don't ask questions like this. But I was looking at your Facebook page and reading some of your responses. Here goes. I have been with this female for almost 1 year. I really love her a lot. The last month things have changed. We don't ...
Views: 1237 - 3 Steps to Handling Rejection in Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Nicola BeerRejection is painful no matter where it comes from, but it is especially hurtful when it comes from your partner… The one that knows you the most and is meant to love ALL of you deeply. Rejection is one of the hardest feelings to experience because it often plays on your mind non-stop, like ...
Views: 1501 - Dumped? How to get your self-esteem back. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltOne of the many things we struggle with as we learn to recover from a break-up is learning how to rebuild our self-esteem. It’s easy to understand why this is such an issue. When your relationship ends, you may feel rejected. You may feel unworthy. You sit crying on your coach, a pint of Ben ...
Views: 1742 - Dear Dr. Romance: Even though i dont want to talk to him, i miss him - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a college girl doing master degree. I am facing some problems pertaining to my love life and i wan help from u. My relation with my boyfriend is about a year old. After we got committed he is transferred to a different state. We are away from each other for the past ...
Views: 1379 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm no closer to meeting the one for me than I was 15 years ago - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I just read your post to the 'nice guy' who asked for advice why he keeps getting passed over for the 'bad boy' types, and he was 100% right in saying women consistently say they're looking for a 'nice guy'. I'm in the same position. I'm 35 years old and I've had ...
Views: 1335 - “She Was Emotionally Unavailable!” - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I met the woman who I would go on to spend a number of months with in 2013, I remember seeing her from a certain angle and thinking about how much she looked like my mother. It wouldn’t be accurate for me to say that this was something that I consciously thought about, though, as this was ...
Views: 1211 - Dear Dr. Romance: What can I do to give her reason to believe in us again? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've been reading some of the articles on your web site and thought I would take a chance here. My wife and I are in the process of getting a divorce. She is divorcing me because she claims she fell out of love with me and no longer wants to be tied down. We ...
Views: 1298 - Dr. Romance's Seven Steps to Help You Learn Patience - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance Writes: Frequently, life can become very busy and stressful. Delayed gratification, or patience, is a skill many of my clients need to learn when life feels overwhelming or difficult; but it isn't always easy, because it requires patience. Learning to be ...
Views: 1251 - Dear Dr. Romance: Am I Ready to Have a Girlfriend? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: i hope u are doing good. You know i really want to show appreciation for all the "Happiness Tips from Tina" newsletters. they are really helping me. really i should say. i print them and read them just to correct some little mistakes aside the Bible. ...
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