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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- A Roadmap to Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanIt is not easy to be intimate in conscious relationship. In fact, everything we learned as children goes against our adult desire for intimacy and relationship. Frankly, our beloved parents taught us a bunch of lies. It wasn’t their fault, the lies were taught to them, and taught by generations ...
Views: 1809 - A Romantic Reconciliation of a Past Relationship - Two Sure Ways to Get Back With Ex - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Jenna JamesMaking up with your ex is not at all a bad idea. If you think that the problem you had in your relationship can be settled, there is definitely a greater chance to get back with ex. More importantly, the feelings you have for the person is a huge deal when it comes to getting back together. As ...
Views: 2896 - A Secure Method To Win Back Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Michael LoisIf you are suffering right now quite normal pain being dumped by your boyfriend, and certainly desperately want a second chance with him, I know how difficult and emotional it is for you to go through this stage of your life. If you really want to get your ex boyfriend, then there is one ...
Views: 784 - A Seven Step Plan For Detaching From Manipulative People - Christian Relationship Help - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian relationship help? Then here is a seven step plan for detaching from manipulative people. People do all kinds of things to pressure us to do what they want us to do. It is up to us to see through the manipulation and do what is right for us. People use guilt, ...
Views: 4942 - A Short Guide To A Happy Life -- 10 Steps To Better Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWhether or not we realize it, our relationships dictate the amount of happiness and satisfaction we achieve in life. Now, we're not just talking about romantic relationships, but, rather, all of the relationships we have in our lives. Everyone we interact with plays a vital role in how we ...
Views: 887 - A SIMPLE ANECDOTE FOR HEALING A BROKEN HEART - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Adrian (AJ) GarciaIt was always surprising to me how people can do that so quickly; going from one relationship to another with apparent ease. With the mind of a gypsy moth they can get on with their lives as they leave another life behind. It’s akin to a light switch; one can turn it ‘on’ or ‘off’ with the ...
Views: 2065 - A Simple Key to a More Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnDr. David Hawkins, psychiatrist, physician, and spiritual teacher, said, "Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving, and compassionate at all times,in all places, and under all conditions, with everyone as well as yourself. This is the greatest gift ...
Views: 1622 - A Simple KISS Can Help You Make Up With Your Ex - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Teecee GoLike many things in this life, when it comes to making up with your ex, a simple plan is usually best. If your plan has too many steps, you may forget one or two along the way. Here is a plan with only four steps that may help you to KISS your way back into your ex's heart. K- Kindness Wins ...
Views: 550 - A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A LIFE-CHANGING DIFFERENCE - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinWhen our schedules permit, Sherry and I begin our day at a McDonalds that is conveniently located across the highway from Judson High School (Converse, TX), where she teaches. One morning as we were sipping coffee and chatting, she related the success she was having with one of her eleventh ...
Views: 1114 - A Special Issue of Care - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Caring is a special art. If not innate, it can be learned and is an essential relationship ingredient. Some of the ways we care and are cared for are what we explore here. Most often we have expectations for how it should go. It means our relationship. The problem is not that we have ...
Views: 1060 - A Stealth 4 Step Plan to Find Out if Your Husband Is Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you think your husband is cheating, but you don’t really know for sure, it can be a truly maddening situation. You feel like you’re losing him or that he is becoming more distant with you. Plus, all the haunting images that flash through your head, constantly imagining the worst case ...
Views: 1027 - A Step Back In Your Relationship To Win Back Your Ex - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Michael LoisBreaking up with a loved one is always the most painful thing that can happen to you. Most people at this stage are not able to handle the pain of the break and end up trying to win back your ex as soon as possible. A step back to get your ex.. Due to the urgency that human beings have to ...
Views: 2314 - A Successful Intimate Relationship Depends on Being Aware - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION We all like to think that we are logical, rational human beings. But many of our reactions and behaviors are driven by factors we NOT aware of – leading us to harm our relationships. Developing Self-Awareness paves the way to a successful intimacy. ARE WE RATIONAL HUMAN ...
Views: 1760 - A Surprising Reason for Conflict in Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonI bet you haven’t even thought about this reason for relationship conflict! I remember learning this theory 25 years ago, and it’s still not really “out there” in the mainstream. So many of us have stuff we haven’t worked through or resolved. As a result, we may feel let down and reactive ...
Views: 807 - A Tear Drops - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockShe finds herself at a McDonald's late one night, sipping black coffee from a plastic cup. The place is empty, except for a small night crew, half asleep. She finishes her coffee and looks around, and realizes that no longer is there anywhere to go. She waves to a worker cleaning the floor, ...
Views: 1030 - A Trip to Niagara Falls to Revive Relationship with your Partner - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Ravi DashThe Niagara falls in Canada are one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. There is something about watching water fall from a height as you stand close and get drenched in the mist. It adds romance to the atmosphere and if you have your partner with you then you should enjoy the ...
Views: 710 - A Very Annoying Habit - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from William CottringerA VERY ANNOYING HABIT by Bill Cottringer “I personally believe we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.” ~Jane Wagner. What could anyone complain about regarding this beautiful day? Oh, I imagine we can find something: The inconvenient travel and other ...
Views: 986 - A Woman after the Storm - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Rona SantosWe women are basically emotional, hopelessly romantic and have dreams of the fairy tale like when it comes to love. Looking and waiting for our knight in shining armor or our prince charming who will treat us like their queen and will be the love of his life. But as what other say life is not ...
Views: 1296 - A Woman's Intuition | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Kathryn WheatA Woman’s Intuition That little voice inside your head that gives you warnings about people and situations, is it real? Should I have listened to my friends all those years ago that told me the guy I was about to marry was bad news, after my money, arrogant, not good enough for me…..? ...
Views: 4287 - A Woman's Tears - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Sally ConnollyWhen women cry, men often feel helpless and their first response is to try to problem-solve or to convince their partner that tears are not helpful or the situation is not as serious as she may think. The man’s intentions are certainly good ones as men often say that, while they feel extremely ...
Views: 806 - A Year Unlike Any Other - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI’m not much for New Year’s resolutions; I don’t make them at all. People have good intentions and initially put forth a valiant effort. But we all know as January progresses enthusiasm wanes and efforts diminish. By February, most are chastising themselves for being failures and vowing to be ...
Views: 1323 - A-Z Guide For Successful Singles. B is for Beliefs - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Susanne JorgensenYour beliefs affect your reality – they are the “lens” through which you see, experience, interpret, and react to what goes on in your world. Imagine that I came from another planet (some of my friends think I do) and I asked you to describe your world to me. Now imagine wearing a pair of ...
Views: 1219 - Abandonment: Does The Fear Of Being Abandoned Cause You To Please Others? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to pleasing others, ideally, this will be a choice and not something one feels they have no control over. If one feels that they always need to please others, it is going to interfere with their ability to listen to their own needs and emotions. And when one feels the need to ...
Views: 1962 - 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: 2231 - ABCE: ANGER, BOUNDARIES, COMPASSION, ENABLING - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Janet PfeifferNo matter who we are or where we go in life, we encounter people who are struggling with personal issues and are not easy to engage with. They can prove challenging to deal for a variety of reasons. Often times, we feel ill-equipped to effectively deal with them. Some, feeling overwhelmed or ...
Views: 1967 - About Commitment - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Angela van de RietWhen people hear the word "commitment," they often think about relationships. Commitment is indeed an important part of lasting relationships, but it also is found in countless aspects of life. The definition of commitment is, "The trait of sincere and loyal focus of purpose." When you're ...
Views: 886 - About Dating on Kaimzz - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2019 from Chandni SiddiquiPeople are crazy about meeting new people and dating them these days. All thanks to the internet and the continuously growing scope of technology. Today, dating platforms such as dating websites and dating applications are getting the attention of youngsters due to the increasing features and ...
Views: 829 - About Love Advice - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Chris ReynoldsThroughout time writers have written about it, musicians sung about it, and folk talk about it … that’s the magical power of LOVE. Whether it’s the broken hearted soul singing the blues, or someone whose just been swept away by that oh so powerful sea of passion. Pretty much everyone agrees ...
Views: 824 - About Relationships: Let’s not Argue About Custody Rights - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Elsabe Smit"I want to leave my marriage. Will my husband allow me access to the children when I leave him?" This is a challenging situation because it goes against the norm. People would expect a woman to leave her marriage and by default take the children with her. However, let us not look for ...
Views: 1461 - Abuse Campaign of Pathological Narcissists - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Randi FinePathological Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine Excerpt from my upcoming book, Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Guide to Healing Pathological narcissistic abuse is far more damaging than any of us can possibly conceive. Have no doubt—it is both ...
Views: 1506 - Abusive Relationship Statistics - Not A True Reflection Of The Broadness And Extent Of The Problem - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Leo RyanAbusive relationship statistics is an area needing much more attention in order for us to get an accurate picture of the reality of the situation. Whenever statistics are mentioned this is usually referring to the narrow end of the spectrum. It only refers to physical abuse, and only what is ...
Views: 1545 - Abusive Relationship – How to Deal With It - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Crisologo RamasasaAbusive Relationship – How to Deal With It Nobody wants to stay together if their relationship is not in good terms. There’s no peace of mind for couples who are not having a good relationships. The home becomes a haunted place, the husband goes home with a bad mode, or the wife goes home ...
Views: 2149 - Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Debbie DodgeMany people find themselves in abusive relationships and don’t understand how or why. An abusive relationship is about power and control over one’s partner. It is not always about anger, but batterers do tend to take their anger out on their partner or children. Power and control is ...
Views: 1723 - Acceptance Enhances Relationships and Empowers you to Transform Conflict into Connectedness - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonAcceptance plays a critical role in developing healthy relationships, which we know plays a role in impacting our health. Like health, relationships evolve and change too. Only that with health, we may get some physical indicators that things are off balance–but in relationships the “off track” ...
Views: 1593 - Accurate Psychic Readings--Do Psychics Guarantee Your Future? Guidance or Guarantee? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Cherry SageI've spent a good many years providing accurate psychic readings, tarot and numerology readings. Most people have their own ideas of what a psychic can do based on the kind of introduction they had to psychics--be it on television, something they may have read or even their real life ...
Views: 2144 - Achieve Lifelong Happiness with Clairvoyant Psychic Readings - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from John DecostraMost people face challenges and experience confused feelings about the whole purpose of their life. The choices they face seem too overwhelming which could be due to betrayals, loss of a dear one, unfulfilling career, financial worries, etc. All these problems can make one feel very insecure ...
Views: 621 - Achieve Your Full Potential - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Steve MaleFor the past several years I’ve devoted myself to improvement, seeking out and soaking in any knowledge I could personally obtain on the subject and putting it to use in my everyday life. Ever since my days in high school, where I first learned about Maslow and his hierarchy of needs, I’ve been ...
Views: 501 - Achieving Love and Happiness Within the Framework of Your Own Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Deborah LeighPersonal Prophesy intuitive readings center on choice and change as powerful instruments to help us achieve a greater sense of happiness and stronger loving relationships within the framework of our own lives. Many of you might be wondering, "What in the world is the 'framework of my own ...
Views: 1825 - Acknowledging Our Pain - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Maria KhalifeI say that trials and tests locate a person. In other words, they determine where you are spiritually. They reveal the true condition of your heart. How you react under pressure is how the real you reacts. ~ John Bevere Our motivation to pay attention to the needs of others comes from those ...
Views: 704 - 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: 2358 - Acoustic Panels Manufacturer || Acoustic Panels - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2019 from Vinhem FashionCredence Industries is the leading brand manufacturer and exporter of acoustic panels. We can provide best quality of acoustic panels which provides noise control and a better acoustic products space. We are specialized in manufacturing a wide variety of acoustic products across Ceiling, Walls, ...
Views: 462 - ACT with L.O.V.E. - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsLet’s discuss LOVE: L – Letting go O – Opening up V – Valuing E – Engaging Let’s now explore each of these elements in more detail: LETTING GO “Letting go” is the escape route from inside-your-mind, one of the elements that DRAIN your relationship. Your mind is like a master storyteller ...
Views: 2959 - ACT With Love: Learning to Fight Fairly - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIf you’re going to address an issue, first think about the outcome you are looking for. If you want to waste your energy in a useless fight, you know what to do: put on your armor, pick up your sword, and charge. Leap into the fray, armed to the teeth with accusations, strong words, criticisms, ...
Views: 1376 - ACT With Love: NAME Your Feelings - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsNAME your feelings If you want to handle your feelings effectively, NAME them. NAME is an acronym for: N – Notice A – Acknowledge M – Make space E – Expand awareness Let’s go through these steps for handling your feelings, one by one. STEP 1: NOTICE When strong feelings show up, the first ...
Views: 3738 - ACT With Love: The Land of Rules - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIn the right context, rules are very useful. We’d be in trouble if we didn’t have rules about which side of the road to drive on, or how fast we can drive, or how much we can drink before we drive. However, rules can be problematic if we hold them too tightly. We can become rigid or inflexible, ...
Views: 1331 - Action Steps To Fix My Relationship: Tips to Make Your Relationship Work! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Charles ScholarWhen a couple falls in love, it can be a wonderful and beautiful thing. However, once the couple starts down on that relationship road, there are steps that need to be taken to keep that relationship blossoming. However, if the relationship is not cultivated it may fall into disrepair. ...
Views: 1082 - Actions To Getting Over A Marital Affair - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Daryl CampbellTruth to tell you never really get completely over a marital affair. The recollection of what your partner did lives with you for a very long time. There's no miraculous instance when you all of a sudden get out of bed one day and things are right just as before. This doesn't mean you are ...
Views: 1188 - Actions Vs. Words - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Lilly WhiteActions vs. Words! Men react to actions rather than words. They don’t like it when a woman says, Let's talk, men freak out and get on the offensive before you even say a word. Let's talk about words first. When women talk to long about a subject concerning there relationship, the man ...
Views: 5624 - Active Listening! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from Dave AbbottActive listening is a powerful communication tool designed to really increase a person's self esteem. Part 1 - For Kids Part 2 - For Adults This tool is used to mirror our children’s statements with feeling. What does this mean? It is a way for parents to suss out and validate ...
Views: 1267 - Addictions, Depression, Anxiety and Other Goodies. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2014 from Emma ViglucciBeing parented by imperfect parents/caregivers is considered a traumatic experience of childhood in some of the trauma and attachment literature and information I have come across. This includes being abused, abandoned and/or neglected to various degrees. When trauma is defined in this ...
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