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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Powerful Self-Love Technique to Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Emmanuel DagherMost people know that it is important to love oneself. By loving & nurturing ourselves, we satisfy the “void” that we often look to others to fill, and which rarely ever works. Whether it is a romantic partnership or friend relationship, the old standard may start off wonderful, but then we ...
Views: 2251(4 votes) - Will A Separation Help Or Hurt Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIf you're reading this, I'm sorry that your marriage has gotten to the point that separation is in consideration. I know that going through what you're going through isn't easy. However, your marriage is not over unless you stop trying. Here is how marriage separation can benefit your ...
Views: 2251 - Embracing Grief - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Anne BaigentEmbracing grief and seeing it as part of life’s’ normal cycle of events, when dealing with life changes will assist in seeing a clearer path moving forward and dealing with the events leading you to this place in time. Remember grief is not just the result of death, but any major life changing ...
Views: 2250(1 vote) - I Know Who I Am And I Know What I Want - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from David SamuelThat is the problem. You do not know who you are, and you only know what you think you want. There are many sayings that tell us to find our self, be that in religion, Shakespeare or in common conversation. ‘Know thyself’ “To thine own self be true” ‘Don’t think who you are, know who you ...
Views: 2250(3 votes) - I Thought We Were Doing Better After My Husband Moved Out. But He Doesn't Know If He Wants To Stay With Me For The Rest Of His Life - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Leslie CaneOn the day of your marriage, you envision growing old with that man standing at the altar with you. The idea is that the two of you will navigate life's good days and bad days together. On this day, virtually none of us envision that this ideal is not actually going to happen. That's why it ...
Views: 2250 - My Husband Makes Me Feel Bad About Myself: My Husband Makes Me Hate Myself - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Jamari MarvinMy Husband Makes Me Feel Bad About Myself: My Husband Makes Me Hate Myself Any physical abuse of your spouse might leave a scar whereas an emotional abuse leaves no scars since these are not visible to the naked eyes of the people. However, it is as harmful as physical abuse. It comes under ...
Views: 2250 - Tips To Effectively Communicate In Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Greg BakerINTRODUCTION Communication skills are not necessarily intrinsic to our nature. It is true that some people possess a talent for communication, but everyone can learn to communicate effectively with our without a natural talent to do so. It merely takes knowledge and practice. All of the ...
Views: 2250(2 votes) - Husband Blames Me For Ruining His Life: I Get Blamed For Everything In My Relationship - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Zoey MilaHusband Blames Me For Ruining His Life: I Get Blamed For Everything In My Relationship Most wives would immediately feel upset and disappointed when their husband says he is unhappy. As someone who has perhaps been on the receiving end of this admission, you are probably no different. In ...
Views: 2249 - 10 Best Places to Meet That Special Someone - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenIf you're single you probably already know how hard it can be to meet a new love interest. No matter if you live in a small town or a big city, now a days it just seems to be a challenge to meet someone different with whom you click and feel that there is an opportunity for a possible ...
Views: 2248 - How To Change Myself To Save My Marriage: How To Change Yourself For Your Husband - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Change Myself To Save My Marriage: How To Change Yourself For Your Husband Do I have your attention? Are you thinking I am blaming you for your marriage? That is not my intention. The reality is, though, that you are searching for help with your marriage. So, there is nothing I can ...
Views: 2248 - How to Cope With Depression After a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaBreakup depression is quite normal after a relationship is over, especially for the person who was dumped. Like other types of depression, people suffering from this condition find themselves not in control of their emotions. People who are going through a breakup depression have the tendency ...
Views: 2248 - Will She Contact Me Again After Break Up - How To Make Your Ex Girlfriend Call You - Dating And Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWill she contact me again after break up; You want to get back together with your ex girlfriend, so what will be different the second time around that will make it better? Why did the two of you break up to start with, did one of you screw up and the other left or was it a mutual problem? You ...
Views: 2248 - Anger is a killer but happiness can save your life! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Wayne KehlSomething I have been saying most of my adult life is, “Anger is wasted energy.” As much as that is true, it is only part of the story. Anger can actually bring poor health and shortened life spans. We all know that anger can bring on lengthy bouts of distress and strained relationships with ...
Views: 2247 - How To Make A Relationship Work - Tips To Have A Blissful Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Charles ScholarIf everybody already knew how to make a relationship work we would all still be with the first man or woman we fell in love with, but that is not the case. It takes some people years of anguish and heartache to learn how to make a relationship work. Even then your relationship is unlikely to ...
Views: 2247 - Getting Past Jealousy - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Susan DerryJealousy is simply insecurity in hyperdrive. Feeling jealous means that we have weighed and measured ourself and found ourself wanting. We compare ourself to someone or something else and feel that we are coming up short. With everything that we feel, do or say, we are trying to get our ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Has Someone Burst Your Bubble? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneWe all have dreams, particularly when we are young and vulnerable. Have you had the experience of telling someone about dreams that you have in your heart, only to have them shoot them down in flames? They tell you all the reasons why you will fail, or that it can’t be done and will never ...
Views: 2244(2 votes) - Find The Passion With Your Sexless Wife - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Tony BrownThe sexless wife is often the stereotype of the downtrodden everyman in stories and comedies but if you have a sexless wife then you know it is no laughing matter. The humiliation and emotional pain of being rejected by the woman who is meant to be your soul mate can be an awful experience that ...
Views: 2243 - What *Sign* Are You Wearing? The Truth About First Impressions - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Janice BennettIt’s not uncommon for singles to ask, “What’s your sign?” when meeting someone new. Depending on the extent of their belief in astrology, knowing someone’s astrological sign can aid in making assumptions or conclusions about someone’s personality, character, and consequently, their potential ...
Views: 2243(3 votes) - Listen Up (2013), Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from nancy traversCouples who learn to actively, mindfully listen to one another have a better chance of having a deep, intimate relationship. It makes sense: When you listen well enough to understand your partner’s point of view, you understand him or her better, and the bond between you strengthens. So how ...
Views: 2242(2 votes) - Relationships: Can Environmental Factors Stop Someone From Moving On From A Breakup? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationships ends, there is the chance that it will lead to one experiencing a lot of emotional pain. There is also the chance that one will be quiet happy with what has happened and although there may be a mild sense of loss for example, they will soon settle down and be on their ...
Views: 2242 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Repeat Unhealthy Relationship Patterns? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because one is with someone who looks different to the person they were in a relationship with before, it doesn’t mean that their experience is going to be any different. And if ones last experience was generally healthy and functional, this is not going to be something that one is going to ...
Views: 2241 - ***The Secret to Being a Happy Dater - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerWhy is it that when we date — even at 40, 50, or 60 — we can become an alien woman from planet WTF? If you’re anything like I was, it’s sometimes difficult to recognize yourself when you’re in the presence of a hot, nice, or simply available man. The beliefs and habits of our 25 or 30 year ...
Views: 2237(3 votes) - Energy Therapy Healing: Does It Work On Relationships? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Donna BurickRelationships are a part of life that never seem to go smoothly. Dealing with other people can be difficult, no matter how much you care about them. Energy therapy healing offers you a way to help you deal with relationships and even improve upon them. This type of therapy is often combined with ...
Views: 2237 - Relationship Communication Problems-The Crisis in Male-Female Conversation Crying Out For Attention - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Leo RyanRelationship communication problems are very common relationship problems. There are a number of ways we can look at what these basic relationship problems are all about. One of the first things to say is it seems men are primarily responsible for the issues associated with marital and ...
Views: 2237 - Taking a Trip to Fantasy Island - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleyI am often asked how to go about discussing fantasies with a partner. Aside from clarifying rules and coming up with safewords, how do you even get the conversation started? The simple answer is finding your courage and making a leap of faith that the world won't end if you tell your lover ...
Views: 2237 - Christian Codependency: How to Recognize Burnout - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian codependency help that will enable you to recognize burnout? "Burnout" occurs when you have pushed yourself too far for too long (usually because you believe you have no other choice and God wants you to), and as a result you find yourself emotionally, physically, ...
Views: 2236 - Does The No Contact Rule Work Effectively? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Andrew HunterDoes the No Contact Rule work for most people? You should be aware how important the No Contact Rule is if you want your ex back with you. If you are struggling with a recent relationship break up then you should learn more about the No Contact Rule and how it works. Q: How does the No ...
Views: 2236 - How To Win A Girl Over Using 5 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you can learn how to win a girl over, then you can do anything! This is not to say that wooing a lady is difficult; it’s just that mastering this skill gives you mastery over a lot of other things as well. You can use the skills you’ll learn on how to win a girl over for other practical ...
Views: 2236 - My Ex Won't Take Me Back: Why Won't My Ex Give Me Closure - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Michael BradMy Ex Won't Take Me Back: Why Won't My Ex Give Me Closure You tell your ex that you have changed, and they just laugh. You say you are sorry, and they say they don't believe you. You try everything under the sun to win your ex back, but no matter what you do, nothing works! But that's ...
Views: 2236 - Relationships: Is It Important To Understand The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperQuestions such as: what does it take to keep a woman happy and what does it take to please a man, have been around for many years. And sometimes people come up with answers and sometimes people give up trying to find answers. The great psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud even pondered this question ...
Views: 2235 - Relationships: Should Relationships Be Easy? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are all kinds of ideas in the world as to how a relationship should be. These ideas are often shaped by popular culture, from influences such as Disney or Hollywood films. And by taking on board these perspectives, some people can come to expect relationships to be easy and straight ...
Views: 2235 - Three Awesome Ideas to Win Your Ex-Boyfriend Back Again - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaYou might be here because of the fact your old boyfriend has dumped you now you are here pondering how on earth you might reconcile with your guy. Splitting up with your old boyfriend is normally a psychologically unpleasant encounter to pass through and which often leaves you being miserable ...
Views: 2235 - 5 Ways to Develop More Charisma and Rapport with Clients - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Rachael MurpheyWhen small business proprietors build rapport with clients, they communicate easily and become highly influential. Customers will trust you and take your recommendations seriously. Charisma boosts your likability and helps create lasting friendly relationships with clients, which will add value ...
Views: 2233 - Am I Angry or Violent? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyMost of us enjoy a good action movie. Watching the battle between good and evil is always entertaining. In the end one of the co-stars is killed. Sometimes it is the good character and sometimes it is the evil leader. What we need to be careful of is transferring what we see in movies ...
Views: 2232(2 votes) - Doing Things Together - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Daniela RoherDo you remember when you and your partner were getting to know each other? I bet that, when you think back to those early times of your love, you remember what you did together: perhaps you both liked the same music and went to concerts together; or you liked the theater, and went to many ...
Views: 2232 - It's time to have Inner Peace! Learning to say NO - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marion LicchielloLearning to say NO! Being Authentic to Yourself Are you the type of person who always says yes? I’ve come to learn that it is very important to learn to say NO! It’s okay. People are still going to like you. They may even respect you more because they know you are being authentic. I’m not ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - Context is Everything - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Gregory MorganTrue Love involves loyalty, humility, commitment, fidelity and honor. Ideals that form the fundamental context of life long relationships. Context is the environment of relationship: The framework of ideas, assumptions, traditions and beliefs that form a certain perspective. Some are ...
Views: 2231(1 vote) - Is Ethical Non-Monogamy a Viable Alternative to Cheating? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Ketima WhitehallWhen I think about cheating in relationships, a wide range of scenarios ranging from the woman who confides her deepest desires and fears to her coworker instead of her husband, to the highly sexed “player” that will bed any woman who spreads her legs for him, come to mind. There’s emotional ...
Views: 2230 - Guys - Why You Should Handle All Arguments You Have With Your Partner - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Daniel AmisWhen you are having an argument with your partner, it is a test on how strong your relationship really is. Unfortunately, there are many people who just brush off arguments without really knowing the consequences that may result from it. There are two types of arguments: those that seem to ...
Views: 2229 - Christian Relationship Help: Five Characteristics of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Karla DowningThis Christian relationship help will enable you to recognize five characteristics of a narcissist. Narcissism is difficult to deal with in relationships and recognizing it will enable you to respond differently to it. Jesus was constantly aware of what was in the heart of the people he dealt ...
Views: 2228 - How To Stop Husband From Being A Mama's Boy: How To Detach Husband From His Mother - How To Keep Husband Away From His Mother - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Niko EdisonHow To Stop Husband From Being A Mama's Boy: How To Detach Husband From His Mother - How To Keep Husband Away From His Mother "He who takes the child by the hand takes the mother by the heart." Danish Proverb "A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the ...
Views: 2228 - ***Why Do People Kill? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Margaret PaulWe need to resolve the violence in our society. I'm offering a few ideas regarding the issues we need to research and address. Why? Why are these horrible killings happening? I don't pretend to know the answers, but I do have some ideas that I want to share with you. I ...
Views: 2226(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I Just Want a Way to Resolve the Yelling - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been together with my wife for about 3 years now. We have worked on many issues in our marriage and resolved most of them; however, there is still one issue that has not been resolved. It seems that little mistakes I make, such as not taking out the trash when it ...
Views: 2225(2 votes) - Does Romance Matter? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceDoes romance matter? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this lifestyle. But are ...
Views: 2225 - Abandonment: Does The Fear Of Being Abandoned Control Your Life? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the ideal is for someone to live their truth, this is not always possible. And one reason why this is not possible is when they have a fear of being abandoned. Their choices and decisions in life are then going to be defined by this fear and what is actually right for them is going to be ...
Views: 2224 - Reacting Vs. Responding – And Why Is This Important In Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Radomir SamardzicReacting means to act again, re–act. Reacting is based on what we already know and often so well that we do it automatically. Some reactions are very useful for our survival, like pulling our hand back from a hot furnace or jumping away from an oncoming car. In other words when our bodies sense ...
Views: 2224(1 vote) - ***Do You Come To Your Partner Open And/or Happy? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Are you aware of what state you are in when you and your partner come together? ________________________________________ On a recent visit with my daughter and her family, she and I were taking a walk and talking about our mutual work. "I read a ...
Views: 2222(1 vote) - 4 Tips for Bringing a Your Lesbian Partner Home for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Cupid's ArrowWith the holidays quickly approaching, many women are looking for a new partner to bring home to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. While online dating can certainly be a great way to accomplish this, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes time to introduce her to your family. Here ...
Views: 2222 - Can Relationship Advice and Marriage Counseling Boost Your Happiness? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamYour better-half can make or break your life; and vice verse is as true... Some people believe that marriages decision and marital circumstances are made in heaven… others believe it's our own creation. So what is the formula for staying happy in married life? Value Your Partner's ...
Views: 2222 - Three Keys to Busting Out of Bewilderment with Your Beau - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Jonathon AslayAs the Heart Protector of Women I have come to the realization that when a woman feels connected with a man she is dating, she can sometimes end up in a quandary of emotions regarding future expectations. Females are still encouraged today from a young age to allow the male to pursue them, but ...
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