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- Charisma Tips - Improving Eye Contact - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Andre ThunaCharisma and eye contact go hand in hand. When you have the charming appeal that attracts others you have a higher quality of life, in many areas of your life, both personal and business. Charisma is something that individuals possess naturally and individuals develop, and when you seek to ...
Views: 4120 - Child Abuse: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About Intimacy If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was abused and/or neglected during their early years, it could be hard for them to get close to others. Their early years would have been a time when the people that were supposed to love and protect them crossed their boundaries on a daily basis and violated them in a number of other ...
Views: 817 - Choose to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciWhen we are in a vulnerable place, triggered, overextended, overwhelmed, stressed, hormonal, whatever, we function from a less than resourceful state and therefore can very easily fall prey to negative thinking, victimization, sabotaging, undermining, deprecating, blaming, abuse, neglect, and ...
Views: 1920 - Christian Marriage Help: Boundaries With Sex for Christian Wives - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian marriage help regarding boundaries with sex in your relationship with your husband? If you believe you can't say no, are uncomfortable with your husband's sexual requests, find yourself disliking or avoiding sex, or are upset with your husband looking at ...
Views: 2909 - Collect model aircraft - aircraft - by A new type of hobby that is gaining in popularity these days is the collection of model aircraft based on commercial airlines (Airliners). These are usually molded models of commercial aircraft such as Pan Am, Eastern, Delta, American, and others.
The latest models are very well made, and ...
Views: 135 - Come Back to Love: A Self Loving Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Robyn VogelIt’s a powerful time right now. The Earth is showing us her power, the dark is entering the light, it’s renewal time for those celebrating the Jewish New Year and on the Hindu calendar it’s the holiest of holidays – Navaratri. If you are feeling tired from all the energy swirling ...
Views: 1734 - Commitment Is an Ongoing Choice - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jan DeniseCommitment is an Ongoing Choice He’s snuggling up to you as though nothing’s wrong, but you don’t even want to be there. How did you end up married to this guy anyway? Right now it seems like any one of three suitors would have been a better option … and you’re still counting. The ...
Views: 1359 - Commitment: Why Do Some People Fear Commitment? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one may want to commit to a relationship, it doesn’t mean that they feel comfortable doing so. On one side they may have to have the need to be with someone and at the same time, it could be something they fear. And while this could be something that only has an impact on their ...
Views: 2234 - Common Mistakes Men Make Sexually - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIt is easy to point the finger elsewhere and say it is the men’s fault. For every man who we say is making a mistake, there are three fingers pointing back at you. Really, since men are not mind readers (though we would like them to be), we have to communicate. Men won’t be making ‘mistakes’ if ...
Views: 1310 - Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1508 - Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1469 - Communication and Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Robert GoulardCouple Counselling Communication amongst couples is commonly poor when a climate of fear and mistrust is perpetuated through criticism, placating, blame, and scapegoating. In these circumstances the communication can become highly reactive, attacking, and critical. This leads over time to ...
Views: 927 - Communication: Does It Matter How You Greet Someone? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be times in one’s life when they meet someone for the first time, and how they greet them is likely have a big impact on what happens after they have met. This is because the other person’s first impressions are going to be heavily influenced by what takes place during this ...
Views: 1948 - Communication: Is Vulnerability An Asset? - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to creating a deeper connection and a lasting impression on others; it is often assumed that sharing ones good points is the best approach to take. To share ones vulnerable side is something that should be avoided at all costs. This means that successes and achievements should ...
Views: 1931 - Compatibility & the 4 Human Needs - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Fernando NoriegaRelationships are work! They just are. The work can be challenging, time consuming, and if you’re mindful and on point it can also be rewarding, fulfilling and enduring. I am going to go out on a limb here and just speak from my own experiences and observations – relationships the Queer ...
Views: 1052 - Conflict of Libidos - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldConflict of Libidos? Libido refers to sexual drive. Over the course of the human life span, libido can increase or decrease depending upon numerous factors. Those factors can be divided into biological, psychological and social. Of the biological factors, a woman’s menstrual cycle is ...
Views: 1521 - CONNECTING AND GETTING MORE INTIMATE - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciA common complaint in relationships is partners feeling disconnected from each other. I hear this as one of the primary concerns couples present with in my practice, aside from fighting a lot and not communicating. As a couple is composed of two different individuals who have different ...
Views: 687 - Could Judgment Be Limiting YOUR Creativity? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from sarah-jane farrellScientific Research Backs up What Access Consciousness Founder, Gary Douglas, Has Been Saying for Years by ACCESS ADMINISTRATOR on JUNE 3, 2011 Judgment is one of the greatest limitations to creativity, including creating your life, according to best selling author Gary Douglas, founder of ...
Views: 1911 - Could Your Low Thyroid Be Causing ED? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Mark RosenbergSeveral of my male patients have shared with me that they’re having problems in the romance department more frequently. They experience erectile dysfunction often and are also feeling depressed and fatigued. They wonder if maybe they have a hormone deficiency, or are coming down with a bug or ...
Views: 5834 - Couple Communication: Overcoming Roadblocks to Communication to Maintain or Regain Your Marital Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost people want to have a loving, committed, happy marriage. And they think they know what will make for that happy marriage. Some of the characteristics often identified as making up a stable and loving relationship include: trust, love, respect, honesty, and faithfulness, among other ...
Views: 3843 - Couples Yoga for a Romantic Night In - Partner Yoga - Doing It Together - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisOn your next anniversary, her birthday, or just a special Friday night, give a gift that will make a difference in your relationship: a couple's night at a yoga studio. Some yoga studios have special workshops for couples which include soft lights, music and sensual massage. No prior yoga ...
Views: 3368 - Coupling Agreement Invented by Gillian Harris! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Ian MonroeIntention Coach, Metaphysical Consultant & Conscious Creation Specialist, Rev. Gillian V. Harris, M.S.P. has a solution to the talk of a potential U.S. Casual Sex Ban like the one underway in the UK. She invented a loophole for this restriction called the COVID Coupling Agreement that focuses on ...
Views: 820 - Creating a Welcoming Home & Environment for Your Beloved to Enter - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Julie-Anne ShapiroAs part of our commitment to opening and preparing for love, we need to look at our environments. We want to create a welcoming home and environment for love to enter our lives. So many people when they are single, are living in cold, unwelcoming environments, waiting for someone to come ...
Views: 592 - Creating Connections: Draw Them In - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Tina TessinaMany years ago, an Edwin Markham poem inspired me, and I’ve tried to live by it Outwitted by Edwin Markham He drew a circle that shut me out — Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a ...
Views: 1172 - Creating Intimate Connections - Genuine Listenig Makes All The Difference - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Peri EnkinHow many times have you been talking away, wrapped up in a conversation, sharing something important, meaningful or revealing about yourself only to realize that the person you are talking with has drifted away and is obviously somewhere else? And, if you tell the truth, haven't you done the ...
Views: 1067 - 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: 2081 - Cutting Your Cord - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Carolin HauserToday one of my clients asked how she could cut her cord: Here is my answer to her question: I dreamed last year that I needed to cut my cord in order to be happy here with my children and my husband. (As you know, all of my family is in Germany and I am the only one here in the ...
Views: 1192 - Date Night is Not Optional - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Laura M. BrothersonA while back a guy friend came up to me at church and said he had some receipts for me to reimburse. I looked at him like “What are you talking about?” and he said, “You know…babysitting receipts. You said you’d cover the babysitting if I’d start taking my ...
Views: 3676 - DATING & MATING: A New Paradigm - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Laurie LamsonA lot of people find themselves stuck in limiting 'old school' beliefs about love and relationships, perhaps with the nagging feeling 'is that all there is?' Many of us are seeking a new paradigm for our closest relationships as we shift into a new way of thinking and being. Old-School ...
Views: 1473 - Dating: Can Being Needy Stop Someone From Being Able To See If Another Person Is Right For Them? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone went out for a meal and they wanted to eat something healthy, they might need to take the time to look into where would be a good place for them to eat. And once they have found somewhere, they might need to look for the right meal to order. Making the Right Decision The reason ...
Views: 1387 - Dating: Can Someone End Up With The Wrong Person If They Need Attention? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are a number of reasons as to why one would want to be with another person. And while they might be aware of what these reasons are, there is also the chance that they won’t be aware of all of them. For example, one might want to share their life with someone; ...
Views: 1065 - Dating: Does It Matter What Someone's Political Views Are? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, someone can have the need to find out about what another person’s political views are before they are willing to take things further. Whether they are left leaning or right leaning will make a big difference. However, if someone is using an online dating app, they might not ...
Views: 1353 - Dating: Is It A Bad Idea To Have Sex On The First Date? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperMany, many years ago, sex was something that people would typically have if they wanted children. Nowadays, it is something that lot of people have if they want to experience pleasure. In the past, then, it was generally seen as having one purpose and in the present, it is generally seen as ...
Views: 920 - Dealing with a Relationship Break Up - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsHaving a relationship break up is one of the most difficult things that you need to get through life. This is commonly experienced by various age brackets, particularly those from the teenage years, early adulthood, and late adulthood. The following are some of the tips that you have to do after ...
Views: 726 - Dear Dr. Romance: Am I wrong for asking for more time for us? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I've been in a relationship for 6 1/2 years with a man I can see myself marrying and growing old. The first 4 years we were on our long distance relationship because I was in college in another state. We then lived together for a year to realize we could ...
Views: 2068 - Dear Dr. Romance: Does Friends with Benefits Work? - by Submitted on May 19, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was browsing the net and came across one of your articles "From Friends to Lovers and Back" which I found very interesting as it relates to a situation I am facing currently. I am a young male and I cannot handle having sex for a while ...
Views: 625 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am not sexually as attracted to him as I'd like to be - by Submitted on May 07, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was hoping for a little advice on my relationship now that is truly wonderful and appears to be the best relationship of my life. Things are souring from my end, which I could not understand why, until this morning when it dawned on me. I have never been as happy as I am now ...
Views: 586 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want my wife to be my lover - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I wanted to get someone else's take on what is going on in my marriage right now. My problem is that right now my wife and I do not have sex all that often, we average about once every month and half to two months. I have tried talking to my wife about this subject before ...
Views: 2184 - Dear Dr. Romance: My baby momma is a lesbian and wants me to marry her. - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2019 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 sleeping ...
Views: 972 - Dear Dr. Romance: Our sex life has been very bad - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance My husband of almost 9 years just told me about 2 months ago that he is in love with someone else. About 5 years ago I caught him cheating on me with this girl and he told me that it was over and it was just for the sex. Then 2 years later I found out that he was ...
Views: 1445 - Dear. Dr. Romance: Every Time We Talk, I'm in Tears and He's Mad - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for 17 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I was ...
Views: 2403 - DECONSTRUCT to allow for a new reality - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2022 from Emma ViglucciCertain times of the year are great for letting go and clearing. Now is one of those times. We can declutter and detox and do other letting go practices and activities. The key is to surrender the old, the grip on our potential, and allow ourselves the opportunity to create something new. Better ...
Views: 600 - Definition: Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThe meaning of intimacy varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship. Intimacy has more to do with rituals of connection. It is possible to compete over intimacy but that is likely to be self-defeating. Intimacy requires empathy - the ability to stand in another's ...
Views: 9502 - Denial and Projection Harm Your Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Doron GilIf you find yourself in unsatisfying relationships over and over again, or without a partner, the reason might well be that you sabotage yourself without even knowing that you do. One way might be, to project onto your partner traits, emotions and behaviors you deny in yourself. When these are ...
Views: 3051 - Depression, you can turn it around! - by Submitted on May 04, 2020 from Wajahat AliDepression takes a vacation! Depression is the simplest mental illness to stop, pause, alleviate, but day after day, in hospitals across the country, doctors still try to cure depression without patients realizing the relief they have available for free . Some cases of severe and deep depression ...
Views: 449 - Detox to surrender the old and allow the new… - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2022 from Emma ViglucciI say stay openminded to the beauty of this month. I know most people don’t appreciate March for its length, lack of holidays, and as it makes winter linger around these parts. But what if we were to take full advantage of everything this month has to offer? For starters, for me it feels like ...
Views: 579 - DETOX YOUR LIFE AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIt was incredibly nice disconnecting from the usual during our Spring Break… Even when life is grand it’s nice to change things up. I found myself not interested on being on my phone or any other electronic device. It was a struggle checking-in on things and people. It felt like being pulled ...
Views: 828 - Did You Choose To Believe It? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from David SamuelThe question of having a choice is an interesting one about personal power, it is one we choose to believe. If you truly had a choice in your life and actions, would you do the many things you do that are detrimental to your self or others? How many times a month, a week, a day, do you say to ...
Views: 1185 - Different Ways To Deal With Breakup Feelings - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Gery WriterThere are many different ways to deal with breakup feelings. The majority of people generally need a support system to cope with regards to the way they are feeling. Talking concerning people usually can help in a number of ways. Usually having a close group of close friends who'll offer ...
Views: 802 - Discover Exactly What To Do To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you and your husband having problems? Is seeing eye to eye these days more difficult than usual. Does it feel like whatever you say or do, you just can't seem to get your marriage on track. If you're looking for help in a marriage, please read on. Have you ever wondered why some ...
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