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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dear Dr. Romance: I just miss her a lot - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I found your article about women dating younger men. So, here I'm in a middle of a crisis... hope you can read it and hope you can give some advise. I'm 30, with a promising carreer and a stable job. A year ago, I met a woman, who's seven years older and ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - 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: 2351(1 vote) - Generating that "Total Sexual Connection" - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Greg Dudzinski, MS, LPCNow, let's talk SEX!!! Another term just ended of Human Sexuality and need to move away from the textbook education to perhaps more real-world and practical knowledge.. Desire can be killed as many know through emotional disconnect..as well as medical issues (As I noted a few articles ago) ...
Views: 637 - 5 Human Misconceptions that weaken your Humanity - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn life, people will sometimes shock or surprise you with their actions or inactions. Take a pair of twins for example: both can have identical looks, even identical talents, and in a lot of cases, identical intelligence. Regardless of their conception, despite their exacting appearances, each ...
Views: 1724 - Getting Your Ex Back? Is it Really What You Want? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Olalekan AshiruIt is now a very common phenomenon to hear people ask different types of get ex back questions on a regular basis. Every time you go online, you see questions like how do I get my ex back and similar others listed below, these are just handful of such questions as there are several thousands of ...
Views: 1412 - Dr Romance: 3 Tips to Living Together - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn the throes of a new romance, when dating and getting to know each other are going well, it’s easy to make a big decision from all the energy, or for the wrong reasons. Moving in together for the wrong reasons, or without advance planning, can jeopardize the whole relationship; so do it ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - Persisting When Dating Get’s Tough - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from John SciuttoPersistence is an important part of success in all areas of life. Even in your love life. Especially when dating. If you don't persist when dating you will not be able to create the relationship you want. Simply because if you expect your first attempt to be absolutely perfect then you are not ...
Views: 1051 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am not sure there's any turning back - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife and I have been married for 5 years. We got married quickly - after only 9 months due to a couple of reasons. We have been fighting fairly regularly for several years -- and I think it comes down to us not having much in common - which I ultimately resent her ...
Views: 1617(4 votes) - How To Heal A Broken Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisDo you wish to bring back the hands of time and make your ex love you with all his strength again, or you can get him back? How to heal a broken relationship … I know it’s hard living life after a broken relationship, but what if you would have the power to erase everything and start ...
Views: 858 - What To Do To Win Back Your Ex After Breaking - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisAre you currently experiencing a breakup with someone you had a relationship that you thought was great? If your answer is yes, then you experience the terrible feelings you can feel and experience the difficulty of dealing with this situation. Even if the breakup of your relationship was ...
Views: 671 - How Recover A Ex and On Fire Again - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisIf you ask almost anyone who has experience about love and lost love, you’ll quickly discover that there is a very important thing for both men and women who want to win back an ex or an ex after breaking. How to win back an ex or an ex … The big question is always, “How I can get my ex ...
Views: 676 - Your Ex Boyfriend Recovers Faster Than You Think! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisIf you strongly want to get your ex boyfriend after the relationship break what can you do or say to make you realize that, although your relationship suffered a break, you can really make together is really vein as a couple?. Here are some simple yet effective things you can start doing from ...
Views: 648 - Steps To Win Back Your Girlfriend Easy - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisThe breakdown of a relationship can be very painful and sad. Some guys try to do anything to win back their girlfriends. Other men come to make a decision to leave the relationship altogether and, over time, move on. However, in all cases almost always need a little time to heal your broken ...
Views: 661 - Back With Your Ex Is Too Late? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisIn fact no one in their more healthy common sense will want to experience the terrible feeling of loneliness, especially during these days of celebration. Christmas is a time alone can prove to be quite a nightmare for those who go alone. This is one of the main reasons why so many people ...
Views: 687 - Get Lost The Love Of Your Ex Girlfriend After De Treat Poor - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisIf you really have the strong desire to regain the love of your ex to share with you some powerful tips to rekindle that love, that romantic flame with your ex that broke recently. How to regain the love of your ex girlfriend .. The first thing that is very important and you have to do is ...
Views: 631 - Get Lost The Love Of Your Life With Fast - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Michael LoisIf the person you end up with “n” reasons is truly the love of your life, if you love drifting state or at some point had golden shores of love, if the welfare of the other person is more important to you your own interests, chances are that your ex feels the same. A love so powerful has embers ...
Views: 575 - Remain True to Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Stacy CorriganNot being authentic is a big problem in dating if you’re attempting to be someone you’re not when looking for the love of your life. Many women are taught in childhood to be pleasers and to cater to their man’s wishes, and often that means we act as the person we think our man would want to be ...
Views: 1305 - 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: 2357 - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire or Beneficial Buffering? The Difference Can Make or Break Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Linda HamptonIf you sometimes hesitate to tell your spouse the whole truth, that could be a good thing. Protective buffering can make our relationships run more smoothly. However, if buffering is misused, it can pose a barrier to deeper connections. These are some guidelines for using buffering ...
Views: 947 - The Advantages Of Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from kathleen kellyA number of people think that a great solution to improving their personal happiness is actually by enhancing their relationships. That way, they're able to enjoy all the facets of life with healthy and nourishing relationships with individuals they love the most, like their spouses and ...
Views: 463(1 vote) - Change your thoughts, let go of painful experiences to change your life - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Terai Koronui“THE HUNGER FOR LOVE IS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THATN THE HUNGER FOR BREAD’ - Mother Theresa. We all want to be loved and someone to love. We want to connect with people or groups that make us feel wanted, adding meaning to our existence helping us feel a sense of significance. ...
Views: 1438 - When is Constructive Criticism Not Constructive? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Nicole NenningerDoes this sound familiar: “Would you mind if I give you a little feedback?” Or, “Can I be honest with you?” (Here comes the criticism!). You know what’s coming and your body reacts immediately. Maybe you catch yourself holding your breath for a moment, your heart picks up a beat, or your ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Are Some People Emotionally Unavailable? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has a relationship with another person, ideally, their body, heart and mind will be shared. This means there will be a physical connection, an emotional sharing and an intellectual exchange. But this doesn’t always take place and this means that one could have a relationship ...
Views: 8593 - Dear Dr. Romance: Should he rent a room in his ex's house? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, Should a man expect a woman to want to become involved with him when he is still best friends with is ex-lover--and he is a renter in her house? He claims it is all over between them, but I don't see how he or the ex-lover should expect a woman to feel comfortable ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - ***Is It Necessary To Test The Loyalty Of My Man? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Guests on a recent morning TV show offered the following piece of “scientific fact” – “A woman will test the loyalty of her man each and every day!” Oh, really? As love and marriage experts for over three decades, we have NEVER had one single ...
Views: 2113(28 votes) - 5 Must-Have Attitudes in Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn life, you will occasionally find that no matter where you are, with whom you are, or in whatever circumstance you may be, you may feel empty and dissatisfied with your current state of affairs. Perhaps you feel your job is no longer challenging or rewarding; or if you are in a long-standing ...
Views: 1376 - Treat Your Marriage Like A Client? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Tina TessinaHow Your Work Skills Can Help Save Your Marriage If you and your partner tend to think the business end of a relationship is not a romantic topic for courtship, you may not discuss it until you can’t avoid it, and then you fight. You may not think of your marriage as a business deal, but a ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - 7 Steps in Getting Him to Propose - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyIt can sometimes be irritating in a relationship when your boyfriend refuses to commit to a marriage. Men can be very shifty when it comes to getting married or even speaking about it. By learning his thoughts, perhaps you can help ease him into marriage. These are some of the factors that men ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - 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) - Dr Romance Video: Should you stay in your marriage? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Tina TessinaClick here for video. Dr Romance: Should you stay in your marriage? Marriage can be frustrating and disappointing, especially if you don't have the skills to fix it. But giving in to the frustration and leaving may turn out to be the worst thing you ever did. Consider these ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - What Is Love? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Do you really know what love is? Many of us were taught what love means by the actions of the adults in our lives. Some parents displayed love openly, while others might have shown little or no affection at all. Is love a kiss, a hug, or something much deeper than this? We grew up in a time ...
Views: 1333 - Red Flags of a Depressing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Elizabeth DavisA romantic relationship is meant to be the ultimate source of a person’s joy, hope, and inspiration. However, not all relationships are destined to end in happily ever after. Unfortunately, there are romantic relationships that can cause someone’s depression. When a relationship has gone sour ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Open(ing) Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dr. Dennis! My girlfriend (2 years of a wonderful relationship) and I have been talking about an “open relationship” where we both could find other sex partners but stay together as a couple. We’re both enthusiastic about it but I wanted to get your take. Is this a good idea? Will it ...
Views: 1460 - 11 Clever Questions Women Should Ask Men and Why - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyHow a person responds to a question can articulate a great deal. From how swift they answer, to how they handle the pressure, to their specific reply. Guys who give awkward responses usually handle those precise situations clumsy. A correct question can draw out certain features in a guy. Here ...
Views: 1852 - 7 Relationship Points Divorced Couples Give - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyThere are traits that can be implemented to make a relationship healthier and make it last endlessly. They are often disregarded in relationships as these habits don't come by nature. Couples often deal with many relationships before identifying these traits, only to appreciate their benefits ...
Views: 2008 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Pull Away When Things Get Serious? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a man and a woman first get together it can be going along nicely and as soon as things start to become a little more serious, a man can begin to pull away. This is naturally going to be confusing for the woman and may make no sense whatsoever. And it can depend on how connected the ...
Views: 8095(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Can you program the subconscious? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw the articles on your site and I would like to know if you can ´´program´´ the subconscious mind to win a X salary per month, even if the subconscious mind is programmed to attract money. Dear Reader: We have a brain mechanism psychologists call ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that ‘Actions speak louder than words’ and while this saying has been around for a very long time, it doesn’t mean that this advice is always followed. At times, it can be difficult to pay attention to anything but the words that are being spoken. When this happens, what ...
Views: 4382 - Could He/She Be A Control Freak? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Tina Tessina3 ways to Stay Sane and Stay Married Is your spouse a control freak? It is driving you to distraction? Here are three tips to keep your relationship on track, keep you sane and stop you from going to divorce court. 1. Control freaks can be very successful. If yours is, give credit where ...
Views: 2116(5 votes) - ***7 Critical Issues To Discuss Before Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While we have learned many lessons about great marriages from the thousands of interviews with successfully married couples around the world, we have concluded that what you do in the early stages of your relationship will go a long way towards ...
Views: 3144(46 votes) - ***"Divorced and Reconciled – But It's Not Working" - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ After reconciling with your partner, do you find yourself back in the same pattern? ________________________________________ Nancy wrote to me asking the following question: "My husband and I were married for 15 years. Divorced. Reconciled after 9 ...
Views: 1617 - Effective Methods To Win Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Elizabeth DavisAfter keeping a relationship for a long period of time, it must have been devastating to lose someone who you feel is your soul mate. When moving on seems to be not an option, all you want to do is rekindle the passion that you once had for each other. A lot of people would’ve asked, “Why ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: My baby momma is a lesbian and wants me to marry her. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have had baby with this girl and we are planning to marry this year. Just last we were talking about things we do not like and the things that we like. I said she was unfaithful before we had the baby and she said that not true but that she was lesbian was ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - Best Services of Astrology - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from kirtika SolankiAstrology is a branch of ancient jyotish vidhya we can say which provided services from so many olden eras. Astrology is the study of movement of stars in any individual’s horoscope. Yes, due to movement of stars anybody can affect with it. Movements of stars in any individual’s horoscope can ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Are Some People Clingy In Relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are certain behaviours that are going to cause problems in a relationship and could even sabotage one from taking place, and one of those behaviours is when someone is clingy. This can appear at the start of a relationship or it can appear as a relationship develops. For the person on ...
Views: 2049 - M & M's: Motive and Method - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Janet PfeifferPeople often ask me if they should say something to someone or make a particular life decision. My response to them is, "Why would you and how are you planning to?" Motive (intent) is a key factor in determining the validity of any decision. "No one likes my sister-in-law and I'm going to ...
Views: 1665 - Wrong Actions that Stop Men From Hitting on You - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyIn the game of finding love, women looking for love want to put out the right signs, the ones that will bring in guys. Many women don`t understand what it`s like in a man's shoe trying to approach women. Be mindful not to put out any incorrect signals, which will shove guys away. These gestures ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Top Reasons Why Men Stay Single - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyIt's common nowadays that a few men choose to stay single for the rest of their lives. These men prefer being single because they can do anything they want. Furthermore, these men cherish their freedom so much, that marriage is only looked at as restricting their life. If you are thinking about ...
Views: 8204(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Are Some People Attracted To People Who Are Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people think of a relationship, they often think about not only receiving, but also giving. These two parts come together to form a relationship and while it is not always possible to give and receive in each moment, this doesn’t mean that one of these aspects will then be ignored ...
Views: 6134(3 votes) - Are You With the Right Partner? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurAm I with the right partner? As a couples therapist, I've been asked this question a lot. The couples I see are usually frustrated, and often for good reason. They've tried to solve relationship problems by talking, by not talking, by changing their behavior and by not changing it. ...
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