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The Most Common form of Abuse Experienced by Christian Women in MarriageIs Divorce Harder for Christians than for Everyone Else?What God and the Bible Really Say About Divorce- The Rocky Road to Recovering from Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Annie O'NeillDivorce is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to you. Coping with the loss of a partner is incredibly hard and quite often friends and family won’t understand what you’re going through. Whether you’re the ‘dumper’ or the ‘dumpee’ (I apologise for the horrible terms but they ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Tips for Tiger Woods & All Families Facing Separation or Divorce - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Rosalind SedaccaWhether Tiger Woods gets a divorce or not, his family is experiencing the emotional turmoil resulting from any parental breakup. Celebrity or not, everyone in the family is affected by a separation or rift between parents. Often Mom and Dad are so caught up in their own battles they tend to ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - Was Your Divorce a Means to Healing Old Baggage? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Shelley StileHere’s a fascinating take on divorce that I find more true than not: We choose our spouses, usually subconsciously, as a means to healing old emotional wounds we have been carrying around our entire life. Our divorce then becomes the wakeup call to clean up that mental baggage we have been ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - What Is an Uncontested Divorce? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Burt OwensWhen most people think about divorces, they probably picture a long drawn out process where both parties are forced to spend a lot of time, money and energy as they try and resolve their marital differences. While many people do choose to go to court in order to finalize the details of the ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - What is Divorce and Child Custody Mediation? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Kathy Memel“The notion that most people want black-robed judges, well dressed lawyers and fine-paneled courtrooms as the setting to resolve their disputes is not correct. People with problems, like people with pains, want relief, and they want it as quickly and inexpensively as possible” - Chief Justice ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - What to Do After Your Divorce or Break Up to Heal Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartache, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your broken heart feels like it is going to explode. You are face to face with the most important relationship decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment ...
Views: 11540(1 vote) - Why do Bisexual Singles Need Dating Sites? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from jianghe chenBisexuals are part of the LGBT category. Even though bisexuals are members of the community, sometimes they are rather marginalized from other members. Therefore, bisexuals usually have difficulty finding partners in the usual way. People may be used to lesbian and gay. Because even though their ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Women and Divorce: How Women Should Protect Themselves Financially Regarding Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Karl AugustineWomen who believe a divorce is a possibility or who think that their husband will be asking about getting a divorce at some point should put their emotions aside and plan "just in case" their intuition is correct that a divorce may be coming in the near future. If women who believe that the ...
Views: 13284(1 vote) - Emotional security in a relationship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat do women want in a relationship? Do women need emotional security and emotional safety? How to give your girlfriend or wife emotional safety? To be able to win your lover’s heart, then you need to provide your partner emotional security and safety. This is true especially for women. Of ...
Views: 5870(9 votes) - How to Be Secure in Your Insecurity - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you knew me 15 years ago you wouldn't recognize the author, coach and public speaker - with a lot of Moxie - I am today. I was once the shiest person I knew. As a child, I dreaded the first day of school because I usually had to stand up and tell everyone what I did on my summer vacation. ...
Views: 1768(10 votes) - ABC's Of Overcoming Fear Associated With Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephA - Acknowledge the abuse - past, present and future B- Break the Silence C- Confront your fears & Call for help - There is nothing to be ashamed of D - Don't Blame Yourself - Deliberately set intentions towards empowerment E - Everyone Can Heal F- Fear is worse than the abuse ...
Views: 1736(4 votes) - Problem Page - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomIt has become "normal" and not just accepted but expected that people turn to a problem page when they are in need of advice, support, sympathy, understanding, care, a listening ear, a sounding board and advice. For this reason there are now various websites offering their advice columns, ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Reuniting With Your Beloved Is Never This Easy If You Know Which Emotional Hot Buttons To Push! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2017 from Katarina PhangHave you had a relationship with a man that has unfortunately always been on the on-and-off track? Wanting him back is a completely normal reaction to a breakup, regardless of whether the feelings come right away, or over time. Here are some proactive tips for turning your ex to be in love with ...
Views: 13699(4 votes) - Who Really Cheats - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It seems like everyone wants to know who is more likely to cheat and what the signs are. Well the plain truth of the matter is that you absolutely have no control over the actions of another person. They will cheat if they want to. Whatever they want to do, they will do it. Don’t take it ...
Views: 1662(4 votes) - You're Divorced. Get Over It! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dana McIntyreOnce upon a time, I was a happily married mother of a 5 year old son and wife to my very own Prince Charming. We lived in a little neighborhood in a cute three bedroom house that even had a picture perfect white picket fence. Unfortunately however, my Prince Charming turned out to be more like ...
Views: 1894(4 votes) - “Should I Get a Divorce?” - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Sheila AlleyOn the surface this seems like an easy question to answer, do I want to be married or not. In reality it is a question that can haunt a person for years. Sometimes the easiest answers aren’t that easy. Divorce is never easy, and the longer you have been with your partner the harder it can be ...
Views: 1882(3 votes) - 6 Best Tips for a Great Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2016 from Darlene LancerValentine’s Day creates a lot of expectations that are often unrealized. It's fraught with landmines, whether you’re in or out of a relationship, the grass isn’t always greener. Is your situation described here? Read six tips to having a great holiday. You’re Alone I can recall Valentine’s ...
Views: 1724(3 votes) - An Angel in Disguise - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsHave you ever had something happen to you that was so bad it made you feel worn down? For me, that event was my first marriage. It was a nightmare. To be honest, I married a guy I should never have married. Even on our wedding day, I felt it wasn’t right. But I walked down the aisle ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - Bouncing Back After a Divorce or Rupture - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Ligia HoubenI f you are going through a divorce or a romantic break-up you may be experiencing many emotions....from anger, fear, disappointment, hopelessness toward the future, sadness, to grief (this emotion sometimes is not recognized, but it can be real). In many cases divorce is not a devastating loss, ...
Views: 1944(9 votes) - Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2003 from Kevin SkinnerRepeats are nice if you are the Los Angeles Lakers or Lance Armstrong, but when it comes to unhealthy relationships, forget it. Nobody wants to repeat the same mistakes over and over. However, when it comes to relationships, far too many people marry for the second or third or fourth time and ...
Views: 12810(3 votes) - 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: 1565(3 votes) - Dealing With Child Custody And Parental Alienation - by Garrett Law Group - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Long SchippersParental alienation is a syndrome that is caused when a child connotes feelings of great dislike and even hatred with regard to one parent. The feelings are often unjustified and they also make it hard for the rejected father or mother to bond or communicate with the child. Many circumstances ...
Views: 951(3 votes) - Functional and Dysfunctional Families - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.Let us consider the functional family as one that works. It works for everyone in the family, not just some of the people. It is not perfect, but it is good enough. It is good enough so that the people in the family feel loved, valued, recognized, and appreciated. In the functional, good enough ...
Views: 8238(3 votes) - How To Heal a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Gustavo CastanerHaving a broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in life and when it happens it seems that you will never get over it. How to heal a broken heart seems even more challenging than the actual heartbreak experience because it is prolonged and re-lived over and over again. The knot in ...
Views: 1796(3 votes) - It's Parental Discord – Not Divorce – That Most Damages Children! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaIs it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Answers are finally coming in! A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. That’s because she refutes common misconceptions ...
Views: 1842(9 votes) - Love…Are you in or on your way out? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jo-Anne CutlerTraditionally February musings are all about love, romance and partnership, yet many couples are not on this same train as they are experiencing relationship hurdles, unfortunate scenarios of love petering out, while others are going down the path of becoming unmarried and enduring the aftermath ...
Views: 1797(3 votes) - Pouring ‘Cold’ Water - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHave you ever poured ‘cold water’ over somebody else’s happiness? In a literal translation from the Chinese language, ‘pouring cold water’ means dousing the flames of passion. This usually happens when the opposite party is feeling elated about a new love, promotion or business deal, and ...
Views: 816(3 votes) - Sometimes It Takes Only One Person To Change And Save Your Relationship/Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangIf you are feeling desperate because you are trying to save marriage alone, do not despair. There are many others in the same boat as you and such cries for help can be heard from both men and women alike. This is probably because they have made the same common mistake; entering a relationship ...
Views: 10089(3 votes) - Splitting Individual Retirement Accounts During Divorce - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from David KaneAn area where many individuals get into tax trouble is when splitting their Qualified Retirement Accounts (QRPs) and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Once you have come to the revelation that your assets must be split you may be tempted to start the process by making pre-divorce transfers ...
Views: 2086(3 votes) - Get over an ex by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomGet over an ex by Rosemary Price psychic. Your ex has decided to finish your relationship. How to get over an ex?! While things were going well you were happy or at least content and you probably had no idea that things would turn out so badly. Either your partner changed and there was no way ...
Views: 1732(5 votes) - Is there to find out if someone is divorced - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Malinda SmithIn the current era, many people ask is there a way to find out if someone is divorced. There is a great significance to find out this information especially before you make any serious relationship with a person. According to an online report it was revealed that sometimes people marry in one ...
Views: 1177(5 votes) - Parental Alienation Syndrome and the law of gravity - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Les LinetParental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) has, to date, not been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and is not widely accepted in United States courts. Even after it might be included in the diagnostic manual, courtroom arguments will likely continue for decades – ...
Views: 2326(5 votes) - After the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to ...
Views: 12452(12 votes) - Divorce Splits During School Year Tough on Children - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Rosalind SedaccaMany families experience separation or divorce as summer approaches so they can take advantage of the school break to make post-divorce transitions. There are many other families, however, that make the break in the midst of the school year. There are several reasons why this sometimes ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - 5 Principles of Happiness After Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Iris FanningMost people are a bit "shell shocked" and anxious after a divorce. Good judgement often is lacking during this time. Learn 5 simple principles to remember so that you can come out of your divorce as a happy, healthy person. Refer to these simple principles when you feel shaky about your future ...
Views: 1435(4 votes) - Advice on Relationships by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomAdvice on relationships by Rosemary Price psycihc. Did you know that most of the people who seek out advice from strangers are wanting help with relationship issues. They are wanting to get together with someone they like a lot, or they are in a relationship and it has troubles that they hope ...
Views: 1161(4 votes) - After the Breakup: 4 Valuable Love Lessons - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanWhenever I’m at a dinner party and meet somebody new, the inevitable question comes up: What do you do? When I tell them I’m a heartbreak reinvention coach, it always leads to an interesting conversation. Usually, I get to hear the story of Their Big Breakup, and it’s always gut-wrenching, ...
Views: 5752(10 votes) - Checklists For Divorce Mediator - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - Children & Divorce: Overcoming Challenges & Succeeding in Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Krystal KuehnDivorce is a major stressful event for children and adults. To children, divorce is confusing. They have so many concerns and questions about how their lives will change. They cannot control what is happening to their family, and they often think that they are responsible for their parents ...
Views: 2326(2 votes) - Coping with a Break-Up and Rejection - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Darlene LancerRejection and break-ups are especially hard for codependents. They can trigger hidden grief and cause irrational guilt, anger, shame, and fear. Working through the following issues can help you let go and move on. Codependents often blame themselves or their partner. They have low ...
Views: 2046(2 votes) - Coping with a Debilitating Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Alvin PoliranA marriage breakup is regarded as one of the toughest problems that anybody can undergo in their lifetime. Quitting a married relationship leads to a a variety of feelings and problems that can threaten to overwhelm and destroy anyone. Dealing with the breakdown of a spousal relationship is much ...
Views: 2187(2 votes) - Dating After Divorce… - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Adele TheronI’m often asked: ‘When is a good time to start dating?’ One of the difficulties women face when they’re ready to start dating is where and how to start. Starting too soon or for the wrong reasons is not going to help re-build your self-confidence or help you become open to new intimate ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - Dating Divorced Men ~ The Real Mission Impossible? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Jonathon AslayIf you choose to take on this mission, you must know before entering the territory that the terrain can be a very challenging. The agents of change will manifest in the dark and the baggage has not necessarily been left at the terminal. You will encounter emotional assaults from Agent “Ex” ...
Views: 3718(2 votes) - Different Parenting Styles after Separation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Carolyn EllisIt’s not uncommon for the difference in parenting styles between parents to become very apparent after separation. Children usually experience some transition time to get acclimated to the unique rhythms of each household. Realizing you have little control over what happens “over there” at ...
Views: 3255(2 votes) - DISCOURAGEMENT YOU ARE EXPOSED - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from STACEY HAYESDISCOURAGEMENT SATAN'S DEADLIEST WEAPON & LAST DAY PLAGUE. This is a word for all of us, especially if you are following Jesus. This is where we sometimes say "the rubber meets the road". When you get to a place in your life where absoultely nothing is going right. No matter ...
Views: 953(2 votes) - Divorce - Defying the Odds When the Cards are Stacked Against You - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nicole NenningerOn the list of major life stressors, divorce comes in second; only the death of a spouse is first. It used to be that the death of a spouse was the number one reason why marriages ended. Now it's divorce (Steiner, Suarez, Sells, & Wykes, 2011). And, even though people are aware of the ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Divorce Preparation – Assessing Your Financial Condition - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from David KaneOne of the situations that we see in many family situations is where one spouse is the primary caretaker of the financial obligations for the family. That person may have been in charge of paying the bills, setting up the investment accounts, making investment decisions (stocks, bonds, real ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - How can we transmute the emotions of a divorce... to create a happy life? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Bertrand DoryOne of the most difficult time in our lives is experiencing a Divorce! Well, there is so much trauma linked to a Divorce, so much hurt, and at a deep level, we may feel that we are trapped in a legal drama, with feeling of not being good enough, of guilt, of pain, of regrets, of resentment. ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - I'd Rather Not Say - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was on the MRT train with a new friend the other day, and he asked me what caused my marriage to end. We were both standing, dangling from different handrail supports. I looked around. We were surrounded by a lot of other commuters. This person is not exactly soft-spoken either. I ...
Views: 1924(4 votes) - Kim Kardashian's Divorce: a Reminder about Relationship Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaSadly, celebrity divorces make all the headlines for all the wrong reasons. They showcase the most unconscious behavior, especially when it comes to relationships. Kim Kardashian’s marriage gone off tracks after such a short time is just one more example. It appears Kim spent more time ...
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