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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Top 12 Annoying Things Women Do In Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyAny relationship can benefit from some help day to day. To help your love develop for each other, it's best to know and comprehend the little problems that each person in the relationship is put through. Here are some innocent things women do that annoy the men they're with. Seeing your ...
Views: 2454(1 vote) - Exciting First Date Ideas to Take Your Girl - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Richard LisoIf you're tired of the typical, boring dates in cafés and restaurants, and you thought about trying something new and adding a bit of spiciness into your dating life - then you are reading the right article. We all love getting out the typical frames and trying something different, especially ...
Views: 2453 - How Do YOu Remember? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Maura SweeneyI’m frequently teased for failing to recall names, faces, places and sometimes even the simplest words. I’m not sure if it’s a matter of selective memory, an age-old issue with near-sightedness or something else entirely, but I never seem to recall things the way other people do. I ...
Views: 2453 - I Cheated On My Husband How Do I Fix It: Can A Marriage Go Back To Normal After Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenI Cheated On My Husband How Do I Fix It: Can A Marriage Go Back To Normal After Cheating "I cheated on my husband! How do I fix this now?" It's a sobering experience to hear yourself saying this. We're all so accustomed to hearing about men who are unfaithful to their wives. When you're a ...
Views: 2453 - "You Don't Understand Me!" - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Lex SisneyAn Issues Clearing Model for Better Communication “You don’t understand me!” a wife screams at her husband. “How can I possibly understand you?” shouts the husband. “You’re not making any sense!!” A mother bemoans to her teenage daughter, “We never spend any time together. You’re ...
Views: 2452(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I get upset that he hasn't been responding at all - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I just wanted to express to you how I thoroughly enjoyed your article about how there should be a tennis match type of communication. The guy I like hasn't been responding when he usually responds and though he's a busy professional, I get upset that he ...
Views: 2452(2 votes) - Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument - learn to fight fair - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Noreen RuthComedian Phyllis Diller once said, “Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.” Or another bit of her advice, “My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual.” ...
Views: 2449(4 votes) - Don’t Let Your Belief-System Hurt You & Sabotage Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Doron GilIt is being said that having a belief-system is good: it is something which directs you; guides your actions; motivates you to know how to go about feel you know how to move forward with life. But if your belief-system controls your attitudes and behviors without you being aware of it, you are ...
Views: 2449 - Help Your Teen Avoid Love Life Grief: 7 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe get many questions from young adults about love life dilemmas. So many of them fall into traps that could have been avoided with good guidance and advice. It leaves one wondering, “Didn’t their parents or mentors help them distinguish love life fantasies from reality?” Sadly, many parents ...
Views: 2446 - Relationships in the New Energy - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Stefanie MillerEverything in creation holds an energy frequency. It seems so obvious to many of us. Yet, so many have not embraced that philosophy. There are those that still choose to live unconsciously and make choices that are not in direct alignment and in harmony with their lives. Living, as well as ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Foster Great Communication - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Carla TaraGood communication is the foundation of every great relationship. Listening and being listened to are signs of care and respect for your partner. When you feel cared for, you have more energy flowing through you, and sex is better. Real, powerful Intimacy comes from such caring and respect ...
Views: 2444 - How Your Birthday Affects Your Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Ginny HeenanAstrology is a wonderful science of sorts. Unfortunately, the astrology that most people are exposed to is very watered down and inaccurate. I am speaking of the various astrology forecasts published in newspapers and magazines today. The writers of such articles use a method called a sunrise ...
Views: 2443 - Psychology and Relationships Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2004 from Martin GibbonsRelationships are tricky! Most people would agree with this statement. Some relationships need to be constantly worked at, others drift along and are not too exciting, still others work without too much effort but all of them need a little give and take. One of the reasons for this is that we ...
Views: 2443(1 vote) - How To Make Her Want You More In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to make her want you more, then you’re reading the right article. All over the world, many men are finding that their female counterparts are giving them less and less attention and importance as time goes by. There’s no reason to panic though. Like any other ...
Views: 2442 - Unhappy marriage SOS: how to kill the boredom and resurrect your marriage - by When your spouse looks to you as if he or she is part of the furniture, you know it’s time to take action. Boredom in a marriage is not a problem to be taken lightly. If left unaddressed, it can certainly lead to a very unhappy marriage. I strongly believe that it is more a problem of not ...
Views: 2442 - How you can seduce women with alpha male characteristics- Using your life purpose - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Jacobs jesseMany popular men applying alpha male characteristics are seducing women by means of their purpose in life. Many men who lack purpose in life find out that they can’t seduce most women and the few women who listen to them do not go on a date with them. To help you use alpha male characteristics ...
Views: 2439 - How to Get An Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow to Get An Ex Boyfriend Back - Even if he has a new girlfriend It's understandable that most women who had been in a relationship are not convinced if their Ex lover desires to have them back into their lives. Most times, ex boyfriends show signs of desire to return into relationship with ...
Views: 2438 - Long Distance Relationship Advice. How to Keep Your Relationship Intact - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsMaintaining a long distance relationship is surely not the easiest thing to do. When you are living far away from each other, your relationship becomes more vulnerable. For one, there’s the lack of intimate contact. Then there’s also the problem with miscommunication. Given these possibilities, ...
Views: 2437 - How To Impress Your Ex Girlfriend - How To Make Your Ex Girlfriend Interested In You - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow to impress your ex girlfriend; It can be very difficult to win a love back. The emotions that we go through, including men, can be really stressful to deal with. Let’s say your girlfriend walks out on you what should you do to get her back. Of course a lot depends on why she left you, so ...
Views: 2436 - My Husband Never Tells Me I'm Beautiful: My Husband Never Tells Me I'm Pretty - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Jamari MarvinMy Husband Never Tells Me I'm Beautiful: My Husband Never Tells Me I'm Pretty It is a sad thing for wives when husband doesn't find them attractive anymore. I have been receiving emails asking "how to win my husband's attention because he doesn't find me attractive anymore." You probably ...
Views: 2436 - I Think My Ex Boyfriend Is Seeing Someone Else! How to Draw Him Closer to Me Again? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeThere’s a question that I’m asked on an almost daily basis on my blog. It’s asked by women and it typically follows a rather painful break up. “I think my ex boyfriend is seeing someone else. What should I do?” You may be asking it too now that you’ve realized that your ex has moved on and is ...
Views: 2435 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Play Games In Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is often the intention to have a relationship that is free from games and all the drama that they can create; this does not always mean that one will avoid them altogether. And as a result of this, one may come to the conclusion that they have absolutely no control as to whether their ...
Views: 2435 - ***Should I Waste My Time Meeting or Dating an “Imperfect” Guy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi Palmer30 minutes. That’s about how long you generally have to “get to know” a man before deciding to have a cup of coffee or date with him. You meet online, or at the local bank, and that’s about it. But he seems imperfect. He’s clearly missing one of your must-haves. Should you gracefully decline? ...
Views: 2433(4 votes) - Discover the perks of being single on Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Rhonda RabowFor many people, Valentine's Day, is the day when you feel sad, depressed, neglected or alone if you are single. However, with so many failed relationships, nasty break-ups, or unhappy unions, some singles are seeing this time as a time to embrace their solitude. Ann Landers once said, "It is ...
Views: 2433(1 vote) - The Key Ingredient for Deep Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Richard NicastroEmotional safety is something couples typically don't think about until something happens to threaten this safety. Emotional safety (knowing that you can trust your spouse/partner, that s/he has your best interest in mind and will try to be responsive to your emotional needs) creates a ...
Views: 2431 - Second Chance Relationship - 5 Learning Ways Before Deciding a Second Chance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Johnny WayneDo you believe and wish for a second chance relationship?The irony for most couples is that they only find value and worth in the relationship when it's all gone. There are break ups that don’t mean it’s the end, it also means a space to breath and be back again. When you both feel it’s time for ...
Views: 2430 - Reawaken the Lost Romance After Children - Tips to Rekindle The Flame - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Danette HibberdHas the romance in your relationship survived after children? Can the absent love and sex be rekindled? Learn to reawaken the romance of yesterday. Many couples are both emotionally and physically drained as a result caring for children and lovingly watching them grow. Usually both parents ...
Views: 2429 - My Husband Sleeps All Day and Stays up All Night: What Not to Say to Your Unemployed Spouse - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Niko EdisonMy Husband Sleeps All Day and Stays up All Night: What Not to Say to Your Unemployed Spouse Having your spouse out of work for any extended period of time can be stressful especially in an economy where the unemployment rate is the highest it has been in over 20 years. Many unemployed workers ...
Views: 2429 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Always Feel Trapped In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that women prefer to be in relationships more than men do. And while this can sound like the truth, it is not always the case. There are going to be men who appreciate being in one, just as there are going to be men who don’t. Some women will enjoy being in them and then ...
Views: 2429 - My Husband Is Moody, Distracted, And Distant. Is A Change In Behavior Always Something To Worry About? Because My Spouse Is Acting Weird. - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Leslie CaneA common worry that many wives have is whether or not they should be worried when their husband shows "weird" or "unusual" behavior. The first inclination of many is to just ask him about this. Unfortunately, though, many husbands do not give you a completely straight answer. Many will tell ...
Views: 2428 - How To Please Your Husband In Marriage: How A Wife Should Treat Her Husband - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Henry JosephHow To Please Your Husband In Marriage: How A Wife Should Treat Her Husband Marriage relation is one of the most sacred knot in human relation. It is a rare blend of love, intimacy, care and flesh. This relation is like a crystal pot which is visually very pleasing, but once it is broken, ...
Views: 2427 - Dr. Romance: Why am I assumed to be a cougar good for only one thing? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a single woman in my late 40's. I've had several serious relationships, but unfortunately, although I lived with a couple of them, I've never been married. I have a minor physical disability, a stomach condition, but I am attractive, I look younger than I am, I'm well ...
Views: 2426(6 votes) - Reach Out and Connect – Impact of Connection - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Terrie AndersonThis is the second in a series of articles to help you improve your communication skills and establish stronger relationships at all levels. A lot of stress and angst can be removed from our lives if we can learn to effectively communicate. When we meet someone we are given a short time in ...
Views: 2425 - Expression of Love and Romance Through Interiors - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Aroon AjmeraLove and Romance through Interiors (By Aroon Ajmera) “WHOEVER LOVES TRUE LIFE WILL LOVE TRUE LOVE” Elizabeth Browning Love and romance between two people makes the union of their two souls into one happy soul and ...
Views: 2424 - Love and You: Top Ten Tips for Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Lynda KlauLove and You: The Top Ten Tips for Loving Relationships Lynda Klau, Ph.D. How many of us have learned how to build loving relationships? Where did we learn? At home? At school? There is an art and science to building strong relationships. These indispensable tips were written ...
Views: 2424(1 vote) - The Goldilocks Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Bradley FosterThe Goldilocks Syndrome Definition: An extreme sense of entitlement. Expectation of Manna falling from heaven without acknowledgment or gratitude. Named for the ungrateful character in Goldilocks and the Three Bears.CIMG2448 Twenty years ago, when my three year old daughter christened our ...
Views: 2424 - What is Seduction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Etienne CharlandYou are learning about seduction… but what is seduction? It is not about seducing women, it is about living a seducing life. It is about seducing yourself, seducing life, seducing friends, seducing strangers, seducing customers, seducing allies, seducing enemies — and seducing women. How can ...
Views: 2424(6 votes) - ***Burned by Coffee or Burned by Heartbreak - They Feel the Same - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Margaret Paul"Science has finally confirmed what anyone who's ever been in love already knows: Heartbreak really does hurt." www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/28/burn.heartbreak.same.to.brain/index.html"In a new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have found that the same brain ...
Views: 2422 - Recognizing and Dealing with Negativity - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mardie CaldwellIt's only natural that we want to be "right" or feel that we are handling every situation to our best ability. But, the truth remains that it is not always the case. This becomes especially evident when we deal with people that are considered difficult, verbally aggressive, or just negative. ...
Views: 2420 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Cheat? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to describing why some people cheat, it is certainly not a black and white answer. So based on my current level of awareness and intelligence; I will do my best to give some answers to this question. Three Experiences I believe that in order to understand or at least try to ...
Views: 2420 - Why Does My Husband Talk Down To Me: My Partner Talks To Me Like Crap - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Niko EdisonWhy Does My Husband Talk Down To Me: My Partner Talks To Me Like Crap Sadly enough, I have met women who have accepted their husbands' verbal abuse as normal, or something to be expected and somehow tolerated. This is often because these women were use to being verbally abused. They likely ...
Views: 2420 - 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) - "I Admire and Support him and He Abuses Me!" - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam Vaknin“I admire and support him. I am his biggest fan. I am his right hand and one woman audience. I am his best friend and his only source of succor. Yet, he constantly humiliates and berates me and abuses me in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. What gives?” He may be a narcissist. The narcissist ...
Views: 2418 - My Biggest Mistake Was Leaving My Husband: I Left My Husband but It Was a Mistake - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunMy Biggest Mistake Was Leaving My Husband: I Left My Husband but It Was a Mistake Have you been feeling like your husband does not want you anymore? Do you want answers to your biggest question - how can I win my husband back? It may not be as difficult as you may have previously thought if ...
Views: 2418 - My Husband Is Talking To Another Woman On Facebook: Husband Messaging Another Woman - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Is Talking To Another Woman On Facebook: Husband Messaging Another Woman My husband is having an emotional affair is not something any wife wants to be thinking or saying. There are not many women I have met who will admit that they believe their husband, when he explains that it's ...
Views: 2418 - Are Women Really Attracted To Maniacs - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Richard LisoDo you find yourself ending up as the "good friend" of women, although you are being super nice and polite? "Nice guys finish last" is not just a cliché, it's a real principle in human psychology. In this article I would to review studies in psychology that explain why many women are ...
Views: 2417 - Dear Dr. Romance: I regret not telling her how I felt - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was very attracted to a lady and I did things for her with out asking for any thing in return. She was single and I fixed her jeep, I put down new linoleum in her kitchen for her, we did go out together for drinks, dinner, dancing, movies as ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - How To Recover After An Affair - Coping With Painful Memories - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Brenda StewartIf you are in the process of rebuilding your marriage after an affair and you are still struggling to make it work then this is the moment when you should start learning how to recover after an affair. The most difficult part of rebuilding a marriage after an affair is coping with the images and ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: How Dads Can Support Mothers - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEmotional difficulties in women during pregnancy and after delivery are surprisingly common. For example, studies consistently show that approximately 14 percent of women suffer from postpartum depression (Paulson, Dauber, and Leiferman 2006). In addition, some studies have found around 16 ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - That Was Really Awkward! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Janet PfeifferLast week I spoke to a group of employees at a manufacturing company. The topic was “Dealing With Really B~A~D* People”. No one is immune to these “challenging” individuals. They appear in our place of employment, our communities, our churches and most unfortunately our families. I’m no ...
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