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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- The Oil of Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyOne day while taking a visit to the grocery store, I heard a customer in front of me say, “????? (phonetic- yo may yo yo? Pinyin- you mei you you?)” As I waited in line, I watched as the cashier understood this complex logic of using the same words of pronunciation to form a question and also ...
Views: 2381(3 votes) - Dr. Romance's Newest Ebook: The Real 13th Step - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance announces The Real 13th Step:Discovering Confidence, Self-Reliance, and Independence Beyond the Twelve-Step Programs Dear readers: So many of you have written and e-mailed to ask about The Real 13th Step that I'm delighted to have this new edition in print. It's the ...
Views: 2380 - Dating men of 40: Time, Attention and Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jonathon AslayAs a Relationship Coach to Women over forty, I have the opportunity to give a listening ear to many who have either been dating for a while or are just getting back into the dating adventure. A lot of the women I hear from are frustrated because they feel the man in their life does not give ...
Views: 2379(2 votes) - Dr. Romance on Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaAs a Psychologist, Dr. Romance knows that when we're surrounded by images of violence, it becomes "normalized" and we stop seeing it as unusual. Anyone who watches the news is becoming aware that we live in a violent society: According to the Peace Alliance: • ...
Views: 2379 - How to Keep Your Friends Close - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOnce a friendship is built, it often doesn’t keep going just like that. You need to keep it going by keeping your friends close and interacting with them on a continual basis. A friendship is like a flower. It needs sun, water and various nutritive substances in order to grow and blossom. ...
Views: 2378(1 vote) - NOT ATTRACTED TO MY HUSBAND – BIG PROBLEM? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, This is my second marriage and it’s the second marriage for my husband too. My first husband was very good looking and we had great chemistry. I was very attracted to him but within a couple of years it was clear that we were ...
Views: 2378(2 votes) - How Sleepless Nights Are Destroying Marriages - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dana OblemanI am not a marriage counselor, nor do I pretend to be, but everyday I receive letters from parents all over the world telling me how I have saved their marriage. These letters come mainly from mothers, and some fathers, who say that they were spending no time together, were fighting all night, ...
Views: 2375(3 votes) - *** Seven Urban Love Legends - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dr. Diana KirschnerWhen it comes to dating and love relationships there are certain “love facts” that most everyone believes. But, surprisingly, if we look at the actual research about these “love facts” we may find that they are not facts at all. They are fictions, myths. This is key ...
Views: 2374(69 votes) - On Spiritual Teachers: "Buyer Be AWARE!" - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoeSpiritual teachers come in all shapes, sizes, colors and sexes—and many of the truly Great Ones will always choose to remain in disguise and anonymous while in a human incarnation. Here is the definitive teaching of the Buddha on this subject, called The Four Reliances: Rely on the ...
Views: 2373(1 vote) - My Husband Is In Love With Another Woman Wants A Divorce: My Husband Is In Love With Another Woman - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2019 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Is In Love With Another Woman Wants A Divorce: My Husband Is In Love With Another Woman "My husband is in love with another woman," is something you never imagined you'd hear yourself saying. He's cheated on you and now he tells you that it wasn't just about physical intimacy at ...
Views: 2371 - My Marriage Is Falling Apart and My Husband Doesn't Care: I Feel Like My Husband Doesn't Care About Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Marriage Is Falling Apart and My Husband Doesn't Care: I Feel Like My Husband Doesn't Care About Me You are in a tricky situation currently; you are considering divorce; your wife has already walked out on you; you found her cheating; your marriage is failing for reasons unknown. But you ...
Views: 2371 - 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: 2369(1 vote) - A Couple's Guide to Intimacy...When One of You is a Sexual Abuse Survivor - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsJeanette really wants to have a “normal” sex life with her husband Carl. The problem is her memories of being sexually abused as a child by a neighbor. It seems like whenever Carl touches her or talks to her in a sexually suggestive way, she freezes up. This has been a struggle for the two ...
Views: 2367 - How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Sylviane NuccioI personally know some success coaches that would tell you that it’s easier to attract money than it is to attract your dream partner. Well, I disagree with that, because if I were to believe it, it would be like believing that the law of attraction is partial when it’s not. The law of ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - Pick up lines - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Mr D StevensImagine the scenario, you have had a tough week at work, and a colleague invites you out. It is the weekend, and you think to yourself that you are not doing anything worthwhile or worth denying yourself some entertainment this weekend, so you say to your friend "why not"? You dress elegantly, ...
Views: 2367 - A Comprehensive Approach to Will Writing - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Amy DyslexWriting a Will You can make your own will in your life because you don’t want the local or state courts to decide how much portion of your wealth goes to who. Writing a will is one of the best things you can do for ensuring a sound life of your loved ones after you are gone. Requirements for ...
Views: 2365 - Best Tips for Dating Thai women - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Dean HopkinsWhen dating Thai women there are quite a few cultural differences that you need to be aware of to avoid making not only embarrassing mistakes but sometimes costly and heartbreaking ones as well. So here are a two of my best tips for dating or even having a relationship with a Thai ...
Views: 2365 - Stop Jealousy In Its Tracks - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDo you ever feel like your jealousy takes over? It might seem to you that the stream of jealous thoughts you are having are never-ending and even unstoppable. They can appear to overwhelm and overpower you. As you might already know, you can easily end up saying or doing things that ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - Will Marriage Counseling Get Your Wife Back? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Jacob Elichmann"Does marriage counseling work? My wife and I have tried seeing a marriage counselor for the past few weeks, but it doesn't seem like it's doing anything...What am I doing wrong?" If you're like many of the lost and confused husbands in the 21st century, then you have already tried the most ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - Living Single - Are You Alone In A Cool Way Or Hot Way? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Yangki Christine Akiteng"I don't know why I am doing this. I've never done this until now", he muttered. "That's okay", I said. "That's why I am here. How can I be of help?" "No body calls me." "I am listening", I said. "I feel like no body really cares about me." "Are you talking about the opposite sex, ...
Views: 2364 - Did You See the Gorilla? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Merry WiseWhat are you attracting into your life? Do you ever tell yourself, or have the inner belief that you “just have bad luck?” I have a former client who has this belief and you would not believe the things that happen to her. It seems she’s constantly falling down, breaking things, stepping on ...
Views: 2363 - What Is Past Life Regression? (PLR) - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Dellaina van der LeerPast life Regression (or PLR) is a process of retrieving memories of previous lives or incarnations by means of a hypnosis or meditation. Many religions (Hinduism, Bhuddism, etc) believe in the concept of reincarnation and past llife regression can aid in personal growth and healing of ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - Codependency is based on Fake Facts - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Darlene LancerCodependency is based on a lie. Its symptoms develop to cope with the deep, but false and painful belief – that “I’m not worthy of love and respect.” In the chart to the left, core symptoms of codependency are in red, but nearly all the symptoms revolve around shame – the shame that accompanies ...
Views: 2362(1 vote) - A little bit of empathy, a big benefit for your health - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkEvery human being needs to get around satisfactory human relations, both in the family and other areas. Your emotional well-being will depend largely on the capacity you have to achieve this objective. In 328 BC, Aristotle said humans are social animals. Nowadays, more and more evidence is ...
Views: 2361 - He’s Not Ready for a Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Kara OhHave you ever had a man tell you he likes you, enjoys dating you, but isn’t ready for a relationship right now? I get letters from women all the time who are upset when the man they’re dating delivers this message. Usually, the woman paints him as a villain, when he’s actually just being ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - How Can I Make My Ex Girlfriend Fall Back in Love With Me - 3 Tips - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldTips on how I can make my ex girlfriend fall back in love with me - Making someone fall in love with you the first time around isn't an easy thing to do, that's for sure. However, trying to make a woman fall back in love with you after getting dumped by her, that is way harder for sure. In ...
Views: 2361 - How To Make Husband Happy When Angry: What To Do When Husband Is Angry With You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenHow To Make Husband Happy When Angry: What To Do When Husband Is Angry With You Are you still at a loss as to how to make your husband happy? You notice him being a little indifferent and there seems to be a feeling of coldness that you can sense in him, but then you are afraid to ask not ...
Views: 2361 - ANGER and our DARK SIDE ~ Do Not Fear It ~ Embrace It - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachAnger and Our Dark Side ~ A force to be Reckoned With In my first book, Lessons for an Urban Goddess, I describe the importance of being in touch with both the light and dark sides of our nature. In order to live your life authentically and mindfully, it is imperative to regulate the ...
Views: 2360(1 vote) - ***Are You Eating Pink Slime? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Are you putting 'pink slime' in your body without knowing it? ________________________________________ ABC news did a story about ‘pink slime’—an additive that is in 70% of the meat in super markets. See: ...
Views: 2359 - 3 Crucial Things to Do Right After a Separation to get Ex-Boyfriend Back Again - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jack JeanBreak ups are no fun no matter the case. Regardless of the reason or how long the relationship lasted, the time immediately following the breakup can be tough. If you were not prepared to breakup, it could be even worse.I realize where you are coming from and I’m here to tell you that there is ...
Views: 2359 - Relationships: Where Do Men’s Expectations Of Women Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what a woman is going to be like, a man will have a set of expectations. And sometimes these can be consciously known and at other times, they can be completely unconscious. However, no matter whether these are conscious or unconscious, they will still have a massive impact ...
Views: 2359 - Finding Love Again - A Lesson From Shania Twain on How to Find Love After Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joe AmoiaHave you ever have your heart broken? Imagine how you would feel after you found out that your husband of 15 years, the father of your child, the man who was the co-writer and producer of your music and one of the biggest driving forces of your multi-platinum, multi-million dollar career was ...
Views: 2358 - ***Four Ways to Flirt with Flair and Class - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerNo matter your age, the way to connect with a man in the "I think you're hot and would be interested in going out with you" way is to flirt. When I suggest that to the over-40 women in my dating workshops and coaching programs, I can see them cringe. Most of these otherwise outgoing women ...
Views: 2357(4 votes) - Clearing Up Those 'Blurred Lines' - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental Weaver"I hate these blurred lines." Robin Thicke certainly gets this point across in his new hit song, appropriately titled, "Blurred Lines." The song has been quite the rage since its July 30th debut and quickly climbed the charts to #1 within its first week. But once people started dancing, the ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - Setting Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder So…what invaluable lessons have I learned this week? Well, for one…I am definitely not Superwoman! That myth has been well and truly blown out the window. What I have realised once again is the value of setting boundaries and when it’s totally appropriate to simply say ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - Are You Guilty of Horsetrading - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Gina GardinerPure love is very simple. You love the person for who they are – right now, whatever they are doing or not doing. In its simplest terms, you love them and give your love unconditionally. Many of us believe that is what we do, ye, the reality is, we love them, but we want something in ...
Views: 2356(1 vote) - Leaving An Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Margaret PaulJennifer consulted with me regarding her 18-year marriage. "I just don't know what to do. I believe in marriage, and I have tried to believe in my marriage. But Jake's drinking has been getting worse and worse for most of our marriage, and so are his rages. Occasionally he has hit me, and last ...
Views: 2356 - 10 tips on how to take a love relationship forward - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Raquel FurchinettiI see a lot of my friends do stupid things in their relationships and I can’t believe in it. But the truth is that I also recognize myself in their behaviors, because I had the same kind of attitudes before reading some books about romantic relationships and applying them correctly to ...
Views: 2354 - How To Convince A Separated Husband To Communicate When You Always Have To Call Him And He Never Wants To Meet Face-To-Face. - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Leslie CaneMany wives are very upset during their marital separation because their worst fear is literally coming true. Although their husband may have reassured them that they would stay in constant contact, once the separation begins, he can go silent. Many of the wives intuitively realize the inherent ...
Views: 2354 - Law Of Attraction Love Relationships: Living Your Unconditional Life Part One - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhat if you knew, you absolutely KNEW that your money, your body, your love life, your children, your career, your home, and everything else in your life was absolutely PERFECT - just the way it is right now?! What if your mind, the present state of life was that everything - exactly as it is ...
Views: 2354(4 votes) - *** Communication Clinic: 5 Ways to Get Your Husband to Listen - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhat motivates someone to listen to another person? Understanding this question will help you work toward more effective listening in your own marriage or relationship. 1. Clear message, favorable outcome Clearly communicating your needs is the foundation of effective communication and a ...
Views: 2353(6 votes) - How To Survive Marriage Without Intimacy: Exactly How To Deal With No Intimacy In Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyHow To Survive Marriage Without Intimacy: Exactly How To Deal With No Intimacy In Marriage Completely sexless and touch less! No kiss, no hug, no holding hands! Feelings of rejection, low esteem, anger, frustration, and resentment and desperation are overwhelming! Very depressed! Want out! ...
Views: 2353 - My Husband Hates Me Because I Cheated: I Cheated On My Husband He Won't Forgive Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Hates Me Because I Cheated: I Cheated On My Husband He Won't Forgive Me Trust In a marriage is definitely one of the ways to sustain a long lasting relationship. The trust between husband and wife is broken when one party cheats on the other. However, this does not mean the ...
Views: 2353 - Relationships: Should Someone Try To Rekindle A Friendship? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that one’s friends are the family they choose, and this is why someone can feel as close to their fiends as they can to their family. In some instances, the connection one has with their friends could be greater than the connection they have with their family. When this ...
Views: 2353 - ***Dating? (Exactly) What to Say to Men in Difficult Situations - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerIn dating, good communication is the key to meeting and attracting men…especially the right men. It's also the key to developing and maintaining fulfilling relationships. One of the most important ways I support my coaching clients (www.datelikeagrownup.com/coaching) is by helping them ...
Views: 2352 - ACoAs: RESCUING - Unhealthy Helping - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Donna Torbico"I KNOW WHAT YOU NEED! I can take care of you, but not myself" Growing up in dysfunctional families, ACoAs were not allowed to fully develop their own personality & identity, attend to their own needs, or have their own feelings – about anything. We had no choice but to focus on our ...
Views: 2352 - How To Make My Husband Love Me Again After Separation: My Husband Says The Separation Made Him Realize That He No Longer Loves Me In A Romantic Way - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunHow To Make My Husband Love Me Again After Separation: My Husband Says The Separation Made Him Realize That He No Longer Loves Me In A Romantic Way So you and your husband are separated, don't live together and act like a divorced couple but you still love him and want to find out how you can ...
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