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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Relationships: Should Someone Look At Their Childhood If They End Up In Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something works, there is generally going to be no reason for someone to take a closer look at it. One example of this is that when one has a car that works, they won’t need to take a look under the bonnet, for instance. Yet, this would change if their car was to no longer run as it ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Warn Others If They Have Been With Someone Who Is Abusive? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s relationship comes to an end, they can have to the need to carry on with their life. There is then going to be no reason for them to spend time talking about the person they were with. The Reason If this is because it ended badly, it will be normal for them to want to put ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Parents - Reboot Your Connection - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Daydree HornerBusy parents sometimes don’t communicate well with each other because they’re - well, busy. They’re preoccupied with their work, children and all of the responsibilities that go along with them. Sometimes as a result of this juggling act, mom and dad lose a wee bit of the warm and loving ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Some Nice and Innovative Gifting Ideas for the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Harshad JethraDiwali is almost here, everyone’s out shopping for gifts, maybe even wondering about the perfect gift for their loved ones. People often end up spending a lot of time shopping for Diwali gifts. Sometimes they may have something specific that they would like to buy for their loved ones, and at ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - If You Think an Ultimatum is Your Only Option… Think Again! Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Nicola BeerAre you sick and tired of your spouse’s behaviour? Do you have no more to give? Are you at the end of your tether? Do you think an ultimatum is your only way out? We hear people giving ultimatums every day. “If you don’t stop doing X then Y will be the consequence.” However, more often than ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - ***Can You Emotionally Connect With Your Family Of Origin? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, PhD October 31, 2016 Do you have major challenges in emotionally connecting with your family of origin? You are not alone! Are you happy with your family of origin? Can you emotionally connect with your family? If you can, you are fortunate indeed. Many people feel ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Criticize People Who Receive Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be in a position where they always find people to criticise, this might only take place from time to time. When it comes to what they can relate to, it could all depend on what mood they are in. As a result of this, the people around them might prefer to keep their distance ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Offended: Should Someone Apologize If Another Person Is Offended By Them? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone might have the desire to speak their mind, it doesn’t mean that they will end up doing so. If one was to take a step back and to reflect on why this is, they could find that it’s because they don’t want to lose other peoples approval. Fitting In Their priority is then going ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Believe That All Men Hate Women? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go online and to look for information on the women’s movement, they are likely to come across all kinds of views and opinions. In fact, this could also take place if one was to simply find people who were part of this movement in their local area. University For example, if ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Relationship Advice - How to Keep Marital Satisfaction High After Children - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Nicola BeerThe effects of having a child are immeasurable. Whilst most parents say the greatest moment and thing in their life was the birth of their son or daughter. The effect that having a child can have on your marriage is immense. Marital dissatisfaction can ensue after having a child and it can ...
Views: 1341(2 votes) - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Be Careful Who They Let Into Their Life If They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is important for someone to make sure that they don’t allow ‘toxic’ people into their life. And upon reflection, it doesn’t take much thought to see why this is the case. Interdependent In a way, this is no different to one being told that they shouldn’t eat food ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Relationships: Does Spirituality Allow People To Romanticize Their Issues? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s life is not going as they would like it to go, there are a number of things that they can do. This could be a time where one will end up feeling like a victim, and they could then suffer in silence. One will then continue to live their life in the same way, and this can mean ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - 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: 2363(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Feel Smothered When They Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to intimacy, it could be said that there are at least three types of people. There can the ones who want to experience it, the ones who do experience it and the ones who do everything they can do avoid it. And whether one has fulfilling relationships can all depend on which one ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - ***Do You Have Patience? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Margaret PaulHas having patience been a challenge for you? Discover an underlying cause of impatience. Some people seem to be naturally patient. I'm not one of those people. I think I was born impatient. I have spent a lot of time cultivating having patience and trying to understand what triggers me ...
Views: 1205 - Happiness: Do Some People Criticise Others When They Are Unhappy? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is happy, they can feel the need to share how they feel with others, and this can take place in a number of ways. Perhaps one will be more complimentary than they usually are. It can then be normal for them to say how good someone looks, or they might talk about how they appreciate ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - 20 Subtle ways you're loosing your attractiveness (1) - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Don TshezaYour level of attractiveness determines how much appeal, desire and interest people have in you. There are many obvious ways of making yourself more appealing and attractive, ways like going to the gym, early morning exercise, push-ups, squats e.t.c but there are also other ways you're ...
Views: 1271 - Relationships: How Should Someone Respond When Another Person Is Indifferent? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can be friends with people who put in as much effort as they do, there is also the chance that this isn’t the case. It could then be said that some of their relationships will be out of balance. And not only might this apply to their friends, it could also be something that they ...
Views: 4230(1 vote) - How To Get Your Ex Back – Some Tips To Win Again - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from chu kemBreak ups are hard. No one wants to go through them, and yet millions of people are dealing with them on a regular basis. If you want to avoid the issues that are related with breaking up with someone, you are not going to be able to do it. There’s no way to avoid it. If it’s going to happen, it ...
Views: 765 - ***Relationships: When Is It Okay To Call It Quits? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. October 10, 2016 Do you feel ready to leave your relationship but wonder whether or not this is the right time to call it quits? Many of my clients struggle with knowing when it's the right time to end a relationship. Mary asked me: "I married my first ...
Views: 1305 - Recipe for Love - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Mary HorsmanJust a few simple ingredients, put together in a specific combination . . . Maybe it sounds too good to be true. But as my experiments in Love continue, I discover more evidence that supports this idea. Love is something that you experience when you create the proper conditions for it to ...
Views: 1131 - 10 Habits that Lower Self-Esteem and Cause Depression - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2016 from Darlene LancerWhen our self-esteem is low, which is typical of codependency, we’re at greater risk for depression. Codependency is learned, and so are self-esteem and the beliefs and habits that cause both low self-esteem and codependency. Self-esteem is what we think about ourselves. It includes positive and ...
Views: 2804(2 votes) - Relationships: Is It A Waste Of Energy For Someone To Try And Find Out Why Their Relationship Came To An End? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship and it was to come to an end, they might be only too happy that they are able to move on with their life. For a number of weeks or even months, they may have been thinking about how much better their life would be if they were both to go their separate ...
Views: 1646 - How Video Chat is Bringing Sexy Back! - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Madeline FosterVideo Chat - The Modern Way To Invigorate Your Love Life! The entire view of sex and passion has altered over the years. Behavioral analysis portrays these emotions as a cerebral & collective event composed of three various factors: affection, engagement, and intensity. Having sex is a ...
Views: 1668 - Why Your Boyfriend Is Jealous Of Your Sexual Past (And What To Do About It) - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Jeff BillingsIf you’ve found yourself in a relationship with a jealous boyfriend, it can be quite a confusing and exhausting experience as you probably know. Especially when he’s not jealous about guys in the present, but about guys in the past. A man who gets all angry and upset about his girlfriend’s ...
Views: 13374(1 vote) - Boundaries: Does The Fear Of Being Abandoned Stop You From Having Boundaries? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is used to being walked over by others, they can feel like a victim, or they can have a different outlook. When one can relate to the former, it will be normal for them to feel as though they have no control over their life. Alternatively, when one doesn’t see themselves in this ...
Views: 1477 - Boundaries: Do People Need To Have Good Boundaries When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people have boundaries, there are others who don’t have them, and this is going to cause them to experience life differently. However, although one doesn’t have them, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. Instead, they can simply carry on with their life and continue to put ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some People Only Help Others Because They Feel Guilty? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can assist others in a direct manner, they can also do this indirectly. As a result of this, it is not necessary for one to work in the helping profession, for instance, in order to make a difference. However, even if one was in a position where they didn’t help others ...
Views: 1304 - ***How To Be A Loving Advocate For Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. September 27, 2016 What does it look like to be a loving advocate for your inner child? Learn how now! What does loving self-care really mean? Our wounded self and our loving adult have totally different concepts of what self-care really means. The wounded ...
Views: 1283 - Nurture Your Relationship Sapling With The Sunlight Of A Coach! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Marlene StokesIt is indeed a challenge to maintain any relationship with the constant understanding and absence of misconceptions. Relationships involve plural minds. This means there is a definite possibility of different perspectives clashing against each other. Well, this is faced by each one of us. It ...
Views: 779 - Relationships: Does Someone Lack Empathy When They Tell Other People To Smile? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there will be moments when one is happy and moments when they are not. And if they were to reflect on their life, they may see that they spend more time in one state than they do in the other. This can be how their life has always been, or it could just be down to ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Texting Saved My Relationship! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Madeline FosterHow Texting Brought Us Back Together. After two years together, my boyfriend all of a sudden decided that we were too young for a meaningful relationship. He concluded that it was necessary to go our own way and that we needed time alone. Right then and there I decided I had to figure out a ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Why Does Phone Sex Feel Uncomfortable For Me? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Madeline FosterNot Everyone is Confident Enough to Share Their Feeling's There are many obvious differences between men and women. And perhaps one the most striking is the way that men and women communicate and listen to each other. This of course, is also reflected when either one engages in phone sex. ...
Views: 3253(1 vote) - Dating After Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Randi FredricksMost of us found dating difficult prior to getting married, and it isn’t generally any simpler after divorce. Everybody has baggage, but divorced people frequently have a tendency to carry much more of it, particularly when they’re just coming back towards the dating scene. This is one of the ...
Views: 1583(3 votes) - Relationships: Is Someone Displaying Real Empathy When They Rescue Others? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be there for others from time to time, this can also be something that consumes their whole life. It is then not going to matter what is taking place in their life, as they will be only too happy to put it to one side. Self-Neglect Due to this, it can be normal for one ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Suffer In Silence When They Are Abused By Women? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone thinks about abuse, there is a strong chance that they will think about what some men do to women or how some parents treat their children. But if this is not the case, they might think about men who are abused by women. The reason they are more likely to think about this kind ...
Views: 1397 - How Making Money From Home Made Me More Confident - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Madeline FosterThe Benefits of Working As a Chat Host! Texting has quickly become one of the most popular forms of communication in this day and age. Everyone is looking to find that perfect connection, hoping they can share their feelings and desires. Imagine if you could receive compensation to both text ...
Views: 1189 - Online Dating: Why Are We Not Attracted To Someone When We Meet Them In Person? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone from an online dating site, they can end up having a strong connection with them. As a result of this, the time that they spent talking to them online would have been time well spent. An Investment One way of looking at this would be to say that they were putting ...
Views: 1816 - Are you Spending Enough Time Together? Relationship Counseling Advice - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Nicola BeerTime can be a big source of conflict in relationships. When you get married “your time” also becomes “their time” and if you have children then you need to also schedule in “family time” and time for family chores. Many couples I speak to are feeling so busy and stressed by feeling pulled ...
Views: 4118(1 vote) - People Pleasing: Why Do Some People Always Say That They Don't Care About What Other People Think? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people can keep things to themselves, there are others who are far more vocal when it comes to their life. It might then not matter what is taking place, as they will feel the need to tell other people. Social Media Fortunately for them, they live in a time when this is ...
Views: 1445 - How Phone Sex Makes You a Better Lover - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Madeline FosterAre You Ready To Learn How To Use Phone Sex The Right Way? Phone sex is an art form that everyone should include in their amorous repertoire. It will help to keep things interesting in or outside the bedroom with your partner. It teaches you to express yourself more freely and open as a ...
Views: 4874 - 5 Different Types of Flirting – Which One Describes You? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Madeline FosterIs Your Flirting Technique Up To Par? How we flirt says a lot about who we are and what our chances of finding love or starting a relationship. Take a look at the top five flirting styles and see which one best portrays you. 1. The Traditional Flirt. In traditional ...
Views: 2309(1 vote) - Infidelity - How to Help your spouse Heal from Your affair - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola Beer* If you’ve had an affair, are regretful and desperate to save your marriage, don't let another mistake-ridden day go by without reading these tips. * If you are the betrayed spouse and your cheating partner is unintentionally hurting you in his/her attempts to make you feel better, put this ...
Views: 2273 - How to Change the 5 Negative Thought Patterns that Lead to Divorce... and Transform Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola BeerAfter the honeymoon period in a relationship is over, and our partner raises complaints about us, or does things we don't agree with or is somehow absent, we often start to make or draw slightly negative conclusions about them or the relationship. Typically it starts off as a thought one day, ...
Views: 1782 - Couples Therapy - How to Deal with Your Spouses Annoying Habits - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola BeerWhat are your spouse's most annoying habits? Is it the way they talk, eat, sit, clean up or snore when they sleep? Do they perhaps hum an annoying tune or crack their knuckles? And when was the last time they did something that irritated you? Last week? Yesterday? An hour ago? One of the most ...
Views: 1788 - Marriage Counselling Tip - How to Avoid Angry Silence & Outbursts in Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola BeerAnger is a normal, healthy emotion, it’s perfectly healthy to feel angry when you’ve been mistreated or wronged by someone you love, but when it becomes consistent or explosive anger or spirals out of control, it can have serious consequences for your marriage, your health, and your state of ...
Views: 1652 - 7 Ways To Stop Work Stress From Ruining Your Marriage - Marriage Counseling Advice - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola BeerThere is no doubt that work stress has become an increasing factor in marital dissatisfaction. Today couples work on average a thousand more hours each year than people did thirty years ago. This number tends to increase further in expat cities, as well as if you are an entrepreneur. All the ...
Views: 1599 - Infidelity - 4 Steps To Affair Proof Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola BeerWhen it comes to infidelity and after the affair recovery in couple therapy, here are the top 3 common questions I often get asked: Is it possible to avoid affairs and affair-proof your marriage? Are there ways to ruin my cheating husband's / wife's affair and show them what they have with ...
Views: 1365 - Online Dating: Has Online Dating Made It Easier For People To Cheat? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, someone would have needed to go out in order to meet someone, but in today’s world, that is no longer necessary. Nowadays, the only thing that they need to do is to go online. Social media can allow them to find what they are looking for, or they can go one step further and join ...
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