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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- What a Sexologist is not - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI am a sexologist. Since I am the only one with this unique combination of qualification and training in Singapore, there exists a lot of confusion about what exactly a sexologist does within our little city/state. Not only that, I have my share of detractors who think I am a ‘joke’, only about ...
Views: 2522 - My Husband Is Obese and Refuses To Lose Weight: How To Deal With Overweight Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Husband Is Obese and Refuses To Lose Weight: How To Deal With Overweight Spouse I really didn't mean to be devious. I was worried about his health and mine. I finally went cold turkey and gave up my two pack-a-day cigarette habit and put on 40 lbs. He weighed 241 lbs. and tried every diet ...
Views: 2520 - ***Pre-Nuptial Agreement: Should You Have One? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In the September 14th edition of the Huffington Post an article entitled, Prenuptial Agreements Are They Necessary? Two Legal Experts Debate, causes us to chime in on this important debate based upon our 30+ years of research on successful marriage ...
Views: 2519(51 votes) - Message For Girlfriend After Break Up - Meeting With Ex Girlfriend After Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldMessage for girlfriend after break up; If your girlfriend broke up with you and you want to get her back what do you do? First off, why did she leave you? The circumstances leading up to this break up will have a lot to do with getting her back or not. Meeting with ex girlfriend after ...
Views: 2519 - A Life Coach Job is to Help You Build a Successful Future - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamPerhaps you are at a crossroads, need to make decisions or move forward? Maybe you’re not sure about the next step or are just stuck in a rut? Being a Psychologist and many time practicing as a life coach I often start by guiding you in identifying your skills, values, and desires. Then, ...
Views: 2518(1 vote) - How To Win An Ex Girlfriend Back With 5 Steps - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoIf you are actually considering trying to get your ex-girlfriend back, then you continue to have hope. I have put together 5 easy steps to achieve success. Breaking up might be heartbreaking but don't stay stuck in this moment. There is a great lesson to be had whatever whose mess up it was. ...
Views: 2518 - On Match Making - Common Interests Vs Contrast - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallThis is a post on relationships and compatibility, because I have seen so many people dating and interviewing their prospective partners on things such as their interests, hobbies, job, and the things they like to “do for fun”, in order to delineate whether or not they are a good match, the ...
Views: 2518 - Shitty Relationships - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dave ArenaThis week’s radio show about unhealthy relationships had a lot of buzz going before we even started and it lived up to the hype with over 14 live callers in 1 hour. Bobby Dhillon was our first caller who offered that past experiences help you learn what you don’t want in a relationship. He ...
Views: 2516 - Love Letters For Her should be special - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoHave you got special girl in your life that you wish to show you care? Are you attempting to find paths to put how much you love her on paper? Writing love letters for her can seem as if it is difficult, but after you follow a few tenets, you will see that it's extremely simple and you can ...
Views: 2515 - Top Reasons Men Stop Calling - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Chris RobertsOne of the things we enjoy as women is to keep in close touch with the men we are dating. Given that the men usually think differently, we often find ourselves in a tricky position. While we would like to talk to our dates nearly all the time, they usually take things to the opposite end. ...
Views: 2513 - Affirmation of love is essential part of human life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Laura SilvaGetting information about the affirmation of love is source of transforming into loving individual. A loving being is always capable of spreading love to others. You can attract someone to enter in your life by loving that person. Everybody in the world is in need of others and can only get it ...
Views: 2512 - Attracted to Ex-Boyfriend - Get to Know Your True Motives - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Simone BrownWhen you find yourself attracted to your ex, you need to be very excited to win him back again. Before you make any move, examine your intention first as it significantly determines if the relationship is worth trying all over again. You saw his new profile picture on a social networking site ...
Views: 2512 - How To Get Over An Abusive Relationship In 5 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you need to know how to get over an abusive relationship, then it’s crucial that you read this article now. All over the world, at least 1 in 3 women are being abused. Men aren’t always spared from this fate either. So if you think you’re alone, think again. Read these guidelines now on ...
Views: 2512(1 vote) - ***What’s Sex Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Older adults between the ages of 57 and 85 make sex an important part of their lives! That’s the results of the first comprehensive national survey of the sexual attitudes and behaviors of older adults as reported in the New England Journal of ...
Views: 2509(28 votes) - Fear Distorts Perception - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Sheryl Paul“Our eyes are not viewers; they are also projectors that are running a second story over the picture that we see in front of us all the time. Fear is writing that script. Now fear is going to be a player in your life. You get to decide how much. You can spend your whole life imagining ghosts, ...
Views: 2509 - Know The Signs Your Ex Wants You Back - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Karyn DaviesIs you ex showing signs of wanting to be closer to you more often these days? Noticing these type of signs, and especially signs of flirtation, can be positive if you want to get back with your ex. If this is your situation at the moment, hope is on your side but taking the right steps to get ...
Views: 2507 - My Husband Can't Provide For Me: Husband Doesn't Make Enough Money To Support Family - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Jamari MarvinMy Husband Can't Provide For Me: Husband Doesn't Make Enough Money To Support Family I was talking to a client on the phone who shared with me, "It seems like I am so busy working from the moment I get up in the morning till the moment I go to bed at night." She went on... "I have to be ...
Views: 2507 - The Secret To Lasting Romance: How Subtlety Could Save Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Dan And JenniferYou can't really blame some modern men and women for rolling their eyes at the idea of old-fashioned romance. The phrase brings to mind antiquated images of dramatic gestures, overly poetic assertions and a sort of starry-eyed obliviousness that most contemporary lovers find pretty silly and ...
Views: 2507 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have become quite the online Romeo - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Hi, I read a few of your articles. I always find your info helpful and interesting I have been divorced now going on 6 years, I am man in my early 40s, and have been internet dating consistently. Yikes! I never have trouble getting the ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - Ending Relationships Gracefully - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Margaret PaulIn my counseling practice, I often hear the question, “How do I end a relationship without hurting someone’s feelings?” Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a friendship, ending it gracefully is generally a challenge. The problem arises because so many people see it ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - The R’s of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Rebecca JorgensenDid you ever wonder how happy marriages are created? Some people just seem to be in sync with another and really in love. Abigail and Eric are a couple who are obviously happy with each other. Still, at times, in order not to hurt each other feelings, they backed away and didn’t share hurt ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Improve Your Dating Experiences - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Amy SchoenToday, we're going to discuss relationship issues with dating. Dating can be a very frustrating experience. Don’t you wish you could go up to a computer and punch in all the characteristics and qualities of your ideal mate and then, abracadabra that person appears custom made for ...
Views: 2504 - Heal Pain and Fear - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from David OttHealing the Pain Body 1. How Our Pain, Fear and Defensiveness Surfaces The “Law Of Attraction” As pointed out by Michael Losier and Esther Hicks, both teachers of, “The Law Of Attraction,” we attract what we vibrate at the level of our emotional bodies, not necessarily what we think or ...
Views: 2503 - ***Nothing Has Meaning Without Love and Connection - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Margaret PaulGretchen is typical of many of the clients that I work with. In our first session she said:I've been depressed on and off throughout my life. Medication helped for a while, but now all it does is make me feel more flat and empty. Life seems to have no meaning for me. Nothing looks beautiful. ...
Views: 2502(1 vote) - Are You (or are you with) A "Commitment-Phobe"? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanWe hear it all the time. "He just won't make a commitment." "She just wants some space right now." "I'm not sure if I'm ready for a serious relationship." What does having a fear of commitment really mean? Actually, it means basically what it says. For SOME reason you, or someone you are ...
Views: 2502(1 vote) - Dealing with Resentment in a Relationship? Find out Why! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHave you ever noticed the labels people have placed on you over the years? Have you been branded with comments like, “selfish” or “clean freak” In the resentment of the moment, have you also applied labels to people you know? The Label Me This- Brand You That contest is all about proving who’s ...
Views: 2502 - The Most Common Sexual Fetishes - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Mike HatcherIf you've always been involved in just normal sexual activities, you may be unaware of the number of sexual fetishes that exist. In fact, you may not have any idea how widely these fetishes are used. Usually, fetishes are something which you execute a lot of times, take delight in observing them ...
Views: 2502 - We’re Tired of Choosing! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Beate CheletteWe’re Tired of Choosing! Today’s woman doesn’t want to choose anymore. Between work and home and personal life and career. She’s had it with the balancing act. Heresy, right? But why is it that men don’t really have to choose and that we women, after a half-century of social progress, ...
Views: 2502(3 votes) - Find a perfect man by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomFind a perfect man by Rosemary Price psychic. Most women long to find a perfect man and those who have a man are unlikely to be able to claim he is perfect. Either he has a fault or the excitement has gone out of the relationship. The perfect man has no faults and never becomes boring. How to ...
Views: 2500(16 votes) - Getting to the Heart of What Matters in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Sandy Brewer, PhDGetting to the Heart of What Matters in Your Life. This is what the Sandy Brewer Show is all about! Experience the powerful voice of Human Behavior and Relationship expert, Sandy Brewer, PhD, as she provides empowering perspectives about life’s everyday challenges. Sandy gets right ...
Views: 2499(1 vote) - How To Follow Through And Rebuild Trust Even After Infidelity - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf trust in your love relationship feels weakened, broken or completely lacking, perhaps you have made an intention to rebuild it. This can be especially so if there has been infidelity. You may not know exactly how to go about healing your relationship and moving closer to your partner, but ...
Views: 2499 - Relationship Happiness and The Four Freedoms - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandRight this moment, just as you are, you have four unimaginably powerful resources at your command. With them you can accomplish miracles. They are your Four Freedoms of Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul. Although you are already innately aware of these elemental forces—their strength, dynamism, and ...
Views: 2499 - Winning Someone Back, Easy methods to Win Someone Back - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Michael LoisFrom time to time when we lose somebody close to us it can develop a deep feeling of loss inside. We may well appear back at a few of the decisions we produced and second them, wondering if points could have turned out differently. You might have knowledgeable these feelings. Maybe you've ...
Views: 2498 - 3 POWERFUL WAYS TO OVERCOME COVERT EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2018 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachCovert Emotional Manipulation can be crazy-making. It is often subtle, intermittent and doesn't come with any warning signs early on. It is often after many months or years, you may begin to "catch on" that you are being covertly emotionally manipulated! You may begin to doubt your ...
Views: 2497(1 vote) - Tall, Dark and Dangerous - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Susan GreenI remember the first time I saw him. I had just turned 18 and was at my first, yes my first, boy girl party. He was tall dark and very handsome and he oozed confidence. I was shy and a bit of a wallflower, but he wandered over and asked me my name. From that day on we would be inseparable. My ...
Views: 2497(1 vote) - ***8 Ways to Prevent Turning to Mush around Single Men - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerI've heard the same thing from so many women this week that I had to ask you if this sounds familiar: "I'm generally a very friendly, confident gal...unless I'm in the company of a single man—especially one I'm attracted to. In that case I turn into mush." Why is it that when we meet or ...
Views: 2496 - WISDOM: A NECESSITY FOR AN IMPACTFUL LIFE - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Felix OginniWISDOM: A NECESSITY FOR AN IMPACTFUL LIFE By Dr. Felix A. Oginni Every being needs God’s wisdom in thoughts, utterances and in whatever he or she does. What is wisdom? Wisdom can be explained as follows: (i) Good sense that enables one to make sensible decisions and judgments based ...
Views: 2493 - Are YOU with the best Partner for YOU? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAre you with the best partner for you? Whether you are married to yours, living with them or contemplating spending a lot of time with them in the future it is a good idea to know if you are truly compatible with them first. Remember that sometimes your partner shows a certain side of their ...
Views: 2492 - Do's and Don't's of Positive Conflict - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Darlene LancerIt’s normal to have conflict in relationships. People are different, and their desires and needs will inevitably clash. Resolving disagreements in a healthy way creates understanding and brings couples closer together. The objective should be the betterment of the relationship. This is positive ...
Views: 2492(5 votes) - How to Make Yourself More Physically Attractive to Women - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisDo you want to be able to pick up women anywhere you go? Do you want to have them approaching you instead of you having to approach them? You can with the right attitude and knowledge about women. First of you need to know that the physical aspect is not the only factor that women take into ...
Views: 2492 - Relationships: What Causes Enmeshed Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings are physically separate, it doesn’t mean that they are emotionally or intellectually separate. And as connecting to another human being involves opening up and allowing another person to open up, there are going to be moments where one merges with another. This is not only ...
Views: 2492 - Three Essential Leadership Qualities - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Greg BakerAnyone who is in a position of leadership must be able to exhibit the following qualities in this article. From a parent to an employer to a politician, these leadership qualities are essential to being a good leader. LEARN TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, A leader that cannot communicate his ...
Views: 2492(5 votes) - I've Had an Affair… Now What? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Jay LindsayMichelle called me from San Francisco. She had found my website about the private marital therapy weekend intensives I do for couples in crisis. Several days earlier, Michelle had admitted to her husband, Tom, that she was having an extramarital affair. The affair was with an old boyfriend ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - Are You Attracting Cads and Pingers? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerLet me start today by telling you how magnificent you are. The fact that you are a woman over 40 and reading this tells me that you are all the more spectacular. Really, it does! One of the reasons finding love over 40 can be the most gratifying time of all is that you know your sphere of ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - Are You Married Single? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Sammy MaloofI have the absolute privilege of being a speaker and it is truly a privilege. It is also very rewarding to be able to help people. I want to share one of my topics with you. In my travels I come across numerous people who are having challenges in their relationships. Here is an excerpt from my ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - Top 10 Lasting Celebrity Couples and Their Relationship Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenRelationships are not easy, be it marriage, romantic or even with friends. It happens, people change, times change, we grow with time and sometimes time just makes us grow apart. Marriage takes a lot of work, those of you who have been married know exactly what I mean, now imagine having to do ...
Views: 2490 - What Is Love? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Rafi PerezIn this day and age it seems that love has gotten confused in the jumble of every day life. We confuse everything in our lives why not love. The best way to describe the simplicity of love I will share a story from my personal life. This story is similar to “The man that did not believe in ...
Views: 2489 - Transform Your Image at Work - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoSome people were born with the golden spoon and fortunately never had to work truly hard to transform their image. For the majority however, it’s not the case. One has to work hard on his job and also on the image he/she reflects. It can be at work, at home, with friends. How do you manage your ...
Views: 2488(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Video: Is there a right way to ask for more sex? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Tina TessinaTo watch the video click here: Dr. Romance's Guidelines for Creating a Sexual Agreement: * Set up a problem-solving session: * Having a time to talk about sex will help you create trust and sexual openness which makes finding solutions much easier. * Begin with reassurance and ...
Views: 2487 - How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything, Discovering Your Relationship DNA - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneStart with the idea that how you do anything is how you do everything and it will empower you to investigate how you relate, not just in a love relationship, but also with yourself and all others. This defuses the mindset of looking to fix what is ‘broken' and sets you on the path to ...
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