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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- A Formula for Relieving Relationship Stress - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Rita Bigel-CasherRelationships, which are the spice of life, often create feelings of inadequacy and pain which interfere with the sense of well-being that we all strive for. When faced with interpersonal conflict, we tend to either blame ourselves or the other. There is a third way. Accept the reality ...
Views: 2221 - Is it Possible to Be Friends After a Breakup - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIt's not uncommon for individuals to consider becoming friends after breakup with their partner. While being friends is completely possible for ex-couples, it isn't something that can be easily done. It's possible that being friends is not something possible between the two due to ...
Views: 2221 - Signs Husband Is Confused About Divorce: Signs Your Husband Is Rethinking Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Jamari MarvinSigns Husband Is Confused About Divorce: Signs Your Husband Is Rethinking Divorce You never thought you would have to learn how to stop divorce. But your marriage is failing and you are in the thick of battle. This is not the time to turn and run. Armor up, prepare to fight and save your ...
Views: 2221 - The Blame Game. Do you Really Want to play? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Dina ColadaThe Blame Game. Do you Really want to play? When I wake up in the morning I often lie there for a few minutes. I'm still in a dreamy state at that point, and I'm very receptive. Something special usually comes to me. I was waiting with my eyes closed, and I envisioned a snake going around a ...
Views: 2221 - How Your Differences Can Make You Closer - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kara OhYour relationship cannot be as close as you’d like it to be if you’re not willing to shift your attitude about your differences, i.e. what causes the friction between you. In the beginning, you probably thought his differences were cute, adorable, enchanting even. As you became more familiar, ...
Views: 2220(5 votes) - Magic Of Making Up - 7 Deadly Mistakes Spurned Lovers Make When They Get Dumped! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from JD DeanThe biggest mistake you can make when trying to get your ex back is to get into panic mode. Panic will only drive you to doing things which are not deemed as natural especially when you've been given your marching orders. So how do you get your ex back? First of all, you need to respect his/her ...
Views: 2220 - Husband Values Money More Than Me: My Husband Is Obsessed With Making Money And Has No Time For Me - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from John BraxtonHusband Values Money More Than Me: My Husband Is Obsessed With Making Money And Has No Time For Me Understanding how your husband is hard wired is very important for the health of your marriage. When your husband ignores you, it is probably not because of the 5 pounds you put on since you ...
Views: 2219 - Soul-Mates vs Twin Flames - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Carol GuyWe are all longing for that special someone to share our lives with and open our heart too. We go through many different relationships hoping for the right one. Hoping to find our soulmate. But, it isn’t our soulmate we are longing for. It is our twin flame. There is so much talk about ...
Views: 2219 - Stop Fighting! The 12 Best Solutions to Keeping Your Love Alive - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachThe bad news is, every loving relationship begins with baggage from the past. The good news is, no matter how far back that history of damaging baggage goes, it can be reworked and healed. We practice what we’ve learned, even if it means damaging our relationship or marriage. And crazy as ...
Views: 2218(3 votes) - 3 Secrets to a Long, Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Mary Kay Cocharo“Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage!” Just a sensational headline? Incredibly, no! The latest in a number of marriages highlighted in the news over the past year tell the remarkable story of Mitchell and Mattie Atkins of West Philadelphia. Married on January 14th, 1930, they were ...
Views: 2217(3 votes) - How Do I Get My Ex Back? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoIf you find yourself wondering, "how do I get my ex back?" you aren't alone. Amazingly, there are ways , which you can win back the love of your life. There is absolutely no reason why you should not be able to re-ignite the lost love with the person you adore, so long as you remain assured and ...
Views: 2217(1 vote) - 6 Steps to Recover from a Failed Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Letting go of any relationship will never be easy. No matter how short it is going to be, you have invested a good amount of time and emotion into it. It is not going to be surprising when you start feeling that the days are becoming a drag and ...
Views: 2216 - First Date Conversation Starters: 3 Great Ways To Start A Conversation With Your Date - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Michael LeeWe know how awkward that first date can be; but with these first date conversation starters, you'll have no problem breezing through the whole thing. Say good-bye to lulls and awkward silences, cause this article got you covered. Don't be intimidated by your date. A memorable date is not ...
Views: 2216 - Why You Should Start the No Contact Rule Today - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Andrew HunterBreakups are about as fun as having your head bashed in on a curb. There’s no doubting that. All the jealousy, hurt feelings, resentment, and everything else just makes breaking up one of the most awful experiences you can go through in your love life. You’ve probably at least heard of the No ...
Views: 2216 - 5 Guaranteed Ways To Turn a Man OFF! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Kara OhThere are some really simple ways to get a man’s attention and cause him to want to get to know you. But I thought it would be fun, and maybe drive the point home in a more powerful way, to tell you how you can turn men off, guaranteed. Clearly, this is all tongue-in-cheek, but it’s still ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Although I had to let go, I still care a lot. - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance Your articles are very helpful to me. Can you tell me what book of yours can help me heal from my last relatioship. The pain is still there and although I am sure I had to let go, I still care a lot. Dear Reader: I'm sorry you're hurting. I know how ...
Views: 2213 - How to Release Yourself from Your Inner-Prison and Make Conscious Decisions about Your Life and Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Doron GilBradley Manning, a 23 year old American soldier is in prison for leaking “SECRET INFORMATION” (250 thousand documents) to WikiLeaks. Some say he is a courageous man and call him a hero; others say he is a traitor. While Bradley Manning is in jail awaiting trial, many others who walk around ...
Views: 2212 - What is Relationship Coaching? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jim AccettaRelationship coaching is a field that likely started when the first shaman or priest talked with the first "couple" or partnership concerning their relationship, how they relate to each other and who they want to be! In more recent times, the field of "family therapy" has blossomed with the ...
Views: 2212 - My Husband Is So Needy And Demands Constant Attention. He Says That I Don't Show That I Care. I Resent His Neediness - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Leslie CaneIt would be wonderful if we were always on the same page with our marriage. It would be nice if we would automatically know what our spouse needs and then be able to magically provide it, but this rarely happens. One reason for this is that people don't always indicate what they need or they ...
Views: 2211 - "I am Terrified that S/he will Abandon Me! I will Do Anything to Avoid It!" - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Sam VakninClinging and smothering behaviours are the unsavoury consequences of a deep-set existential, almost mortal fear of abandonment and separation. For the codependent to maintain a long-term, healthy relationship, she must first confront her anxieties head on. This can be done via psychotherapy: the ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - Does He Want You to Be His Girlfriend? Signs He Wants Something Serious - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from James UadialeSigns He Wants Something Serious Does he want you to be his girlfriend? How can you tell for sure? What are the signs that you can examine? Can you really tell? Think about these things. Examine these points of evidence. They will give you real clues. Does he want you to be his girlfriend? ...
Views: 2207 - A Dozen Ways To Drive Him Away - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Anita BurnettThere are certain behaviors that some women possess that are sure to drive their men away. If you feel that your relationship is missing something or your man is drifting away, you may want to take a closer look at your own behaviors. You don’t have to possess all these characteristics or ...
Views: 2203 - Create and Maintain a Conscious Love Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyWe present you with a brief outline of some basic points necessary to tend to in order to create a harmonious and loving relationship. INNER PREPARATION Internal preparation is prerequisite for developing the maturity necessary to succeed in creating a conscious loving union with our love ...
Views: 2203 - Marital Secrets - 7 Reasons We Keep Them - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Krystal KuehnMatt has an online relationship with a woman from another state. It isn’t anything serious, so why worry his wife? Katie has been hiding her spending sprees from her husband that has put them into serious financial debt. She is afraid if he finds out he will never forgive her. Jason never told ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Overcoming Relationship Power Struggles - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Tapiwa ChitembureSounds like politics doesn’t it? Well, power struggles are the creature that’s eating most marriages and relationships alive today. Regardless of whether you are looking at a relationship, a business or running a country, if a power struggle exists among members – progress suffers. Okay, lets ...
Views: 2203 - 5 Secrets of Why Men Lie to Their Girlfriends - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Joshua UebergangThe social dynamics between men and women is just as complicated as the sexual dynamics between men and women. Lies are actually a common aspect of these dynamics with many reasons why this is so. Why do men lie? You'll hear women ask this a lot. The answer is not as big of a surprise as you ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - 5 Tips For Creating The Ideal Spa Gift Basket for Her - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneDid you know that retreat spas are the preferred vacation choice for many contemporary women? However, many do not have the immediate time nor the resources to indulge in a five-day, getaway in the mountains; therefore, w hat better way to unwind and enjoy being pampered, than to create a ...
Views: 2202 - Dear Dr. Romance: Should a Mother Push Her Daughter to Contact Her Estranged Father? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: If the child has not had a real relationship with her father for many years and does not see him more than 2 times per year, should a mother keep pushing a relationship with the father and child? Will it do more harm than good? Dear Reader: There is no way I ...
Views: 2202(4 votes) - Husband Doesn't Turn Me On Anymore: Not Turned On By My Husband - What To Do If You Have Fallen Out Of Love With Your Husband - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Zoey MilaHusband Doesn't Turn Me On Anymore: Not Turned On By My Husband - What To Do If You Have Fallen Out Of Love With Your Husband Can you love your husband again if you've fallen out of love with him? Many women ask this exact question each and every day when they find themselves married to a man ...
Views: 2202 - The Ultimate Relationship Checklist - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rachel MohebanEver wondered what happened to the passion and intimacy in your relationship? Remember the days of sparks flying, feeling that you are the only two people in the world? Generally, relationships start in this way, but as time passes and day-to-day life intervenes, many couples find ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - Get Your Ex boyfriend back now: Learn The Perfect Ways to Get Your Man Back - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Franklin FashayaYour ex just suddenly decides to breakup or a fight happened and this causes a breakup or something not too known. Tragedy of this sought I would say is inevitable, because it happens most of the time. But some ladies are able to get over it, while some try as much as they can to get their ex ...
Views: 2201 - ***Dating Tip: First Decide Whether You Like Him - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerIt’s pathetic how easily I can find my self acting like the insecure kid I was in high school. These days it doesn’t come up too much, but can happen when I meet someone I especially like and admire, and get the sense they don’t return the feeling. I can get to feeling so hurt and undeserving ...
Views: 2199(8 votes) - Try a Spark Experiment in Your Marriage or Love Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsReverend Ed Young, founder of a nondenominational church in Texas, made an unusual proposal to his congregation a few months ago. He suggested that married couples in his church make an agreement to have sex with one another every day for seven days. This “sexperiment” was intended ...
Views: 2198 - 3 Attributes of Cool People - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Our events are always different (innovative and creative), but there’s one common element that is our winning formula. Our community has cool people, and so our parties are full of cool people. Why? What’s so special about the people we know? These are three ...
Views: 2197 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Love Him to Death But Can't Find a Solution - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, My name is Michelle i am 18 years old.. I was reading an article that you posted up about fighting; and everything that you talked about not doing during a fight I tend to do. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years now and we tend to fight a lot about the smallest things ...
Views: 2197 - How Can He Love Me And Still See Her On The Side? (Video) - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Dan And JenniferWhat would you do if you started dating a man and the relationship seemed perfect. Except for one little thing... You find out that he hasn't really ended his last relationship. He's still seeing his ex while dating you. He sees her, he takes care of her emotionally and financially, and he ...
Views: 2195 - Anger Management in couples and family Relationships: the killer in relationship is helplessness expressed as aggression! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from amreeta chapmanAnger is normal and a very healthy way to say that we are hurt or frustrated; Anger in itself is felt when we feel brushed off, not listened to or made fun of ect…. But anger becomes a major problem in the way it is expressed. As a Counsellor/Psychologist I work with anger issues, aggressive ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - "Where's My Stuff?" - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Susan FoxleyWhere is the relationship? Where is the money? Why do other’s have it so easy and I have it so hard? Life is not fair! These are some of the questions and ruminations I hear from my clients. Well, this equation is quite simple. Lack breeds lack and abundance breeds abundance. If I want to ...
Views: 2193(4 votes) - How to Increase Sex Drive with Dirty Talk - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Beatrice FoxIn the first throes of passion, desire never seems to be much of a problem. We are so focused on the newness of the situation – the person, the sensations, etc-- that our attention can more easily stay on the erotic. That focus on erotic thoughts keeps our bodies primed for sex. But after ...
Views: 2193 - I Filed For Divorce And Now I Regret It. I Just Want My Husband Back. - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2020 from Leslie CaneThe other day, I got an email from a wife who was filled with regret. To make a very long story short, she and her husband had been having problems for quite some time. They still loved each other, she thought, but the relationship had evolved into something that neither of them recognized any ...
Views: 2192 - Manifesting Happiness and Self-Love for Law of Attraction Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Nanette GeigerOne common question I get asked a lot is "How can I become more consistent with my manifesting?" Some people get embarrassed when revealing that they don't have the ability to attract what they want with absolute precision. Because at the end of the day, we can know all the theory and have ...
Views: 2191(2 votes) - Creating Unconditional Love - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Tina TessinaLove, commitment and relationships seem to be in disfavor these days. I’m seeing a lot of articles and TV shows saying love doesn’t last, so why bother. But, I believe that all of us want to be loved, and I know from experience that a relationship can work, and that a great partnership is a joy ...
Views: 2190 - Are You a Cheating Husband Who Is Ready to Get His Wife Back? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jacob Elichmann"I cheated on my wife, and now I'm beginning to lose hope that she will ever forgive me for cheating on her..." I'm sure that when you first decided that you want to save your marriage after cheating, you fantasized and hoped that the moment you displayed any effort, your wife would come ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - ***Having to Say You're Sorry IS Love - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. “Love means never having to say you are sorry.” This line from the wildly popular 1970 book (and subsequent movie), Love Story, by Erich Segal helped it become the New York Times number one bestseller and the top selling work of fiction for all of ...
Views: 2188(17 votes) - The One Night Stand At Midlife - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Gregory SmithIs the “one night stand” at midlife the same thing it was when we were in our twenties? The answer might be YES for some who are very freshly out of a marriage or long-term relationship … but for most of us at midlife, I think the answer is NO. I believe the definition of the term “one night ...
Views: 2187 - What Went Wrong? When Relationships Go From Hot To Cold - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2004 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanEverything was great. We had been dating for 6 months. We shared the same interests, felt very at ease together, had (often) discussed future plans and had even spent some of the holidays together. Our relationship seemed right on track and just right in general. Then, without warning, he ...
Views: 2187(1 vote) - Codependency and Power - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Darlene LancerPower exists in all relationships. Having power means to have a sense of control, to have choices and the ability to influence our environment and others. It’s a natural and healthy instinct to exert our power to get our wants and needs met. When we feel empowered, we can manage our emotions, we ...
Views: 2186 - The Real Reason Why Men Won't Commit - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Mika MaddelaThe reason why men won't commit actually stems from biological reasons rather than those social reasons so popular today. It basically stems from human sexuality and how it functions. Simply put, the male has the ability to produce multiple children with different women. The younger the guy ...
Views: 2186(1 vote) - PERSONAL RESPONSES TO CONFLICT: Where are you and where are they? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from H AtkinsonHave you ever been embroiled in a dispute at work, home, or with a stranger and wondered how to extricate yourself from the mess? Well it might be worth knowing that there really are a lot of choices. The real question is how you feel about yourself and what resolution will cost you in money, ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - Bring Your Self to Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciBring Your Self to Your Relationship It is a phenomenon when we feel energized, connected, and alive past the infatuation stage of our relationship. At the beginning, we fall in love. We feel euphoric, on top of the world, passionate, sexy, wanted, lustful, etc. This stage lasts and can be ...
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