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- ***Men and Intimacy: 5 Myths about men, love and intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Richard NicastroWhen it comes to love, men often get a bad rap. "You only hear about the guys who are abusive or cheat, but how about the tons of men who are faithful and kind?" ~John "I've been married for over twenty years. I know I'm not perfect, but I can honestly say that I do my best to be a good ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Are You Okay With Where You Are? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Carolin HauserWhy is it important to your own growth and peace of mind that you are ok with where you are? Being OK with where you are accomplishes two things. First of all, it gives you a clear picture of where you are. Second, it gives you piece of mind, and an honest foundation from which you can ...
Views: 1536 - Barriers to Intimacy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sylvia FlanaganBarriers of intimacy ultimately mean breakdown in communication. This breakdown usually manifests in one of two ways – blame/criticism or shutdown/withdrawal. Intimacy doesn’t always feel good and it sometimes includes wrestling with issues and a struggle. But, if done properly, and with ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from William FetterDependence This week's message is about relationships in the deepest sense. As a very independent, stubborn, and don't-try-to-control-me type person, it's been hard for me to face up to the many many times I needed to depend on others. Yet when I have, there's been a softening inside, a ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - Communication Through the Body - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Surprisingly communication is not words alone. It is comprised of a confluence of ways of being oneself and of being together, physically and emotionally. It speaks volumes the way we approach our partner, the air we exude and whether we say anything or not, the totality of the atmosphere we ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Understanding the meaning of intimacy in the context of lovemaking - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Justin HarigDo you know the real meaning of intimacy? For most men, this word means closeness. If your answer is closeness then you are thinking in right direction. But the closeness should be of minds and not bodies. Until you and your partner come close, you can’t make love. Or in other words, both the ...
Views: 1531 - Community and spiritual evolution - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Jonathan EvattSince childhood I have had the memory (or "a vision of the future", if that's easier to understand) of people living in relatively small intentional communities. I say small relative to the large cities which have become increasingly the normal way of life in the past few hundred years. We might ...
Views: 1530(4 votes) - Should You Stay or Should You Leave an Unsatisfying Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction Whether you decide to stay in an unsatisfying intimate relationship or leave is up to you. But you can make a proper decision only when you are aware of your fears and needs, of what might keep you hanging on to a partner which is not for you, in a relationship which is not ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Love…what is love all about? That is the question - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Isabel KirkIn this month when we celebrate love, I wonder what we are celebrating and what love is all about. Love…what’s love? That is the question. A word that causes the biggest happiness but can also cause the biggest misery in our lives, especially when we don’t know what it means, misuse it to ...
Views: 1529(4 votes) - Couples Who Sweat Together Stick Together - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Michael MantellWant to get active and healthy while also improving your romantic life? That’s right. The two go hand in hand. If you are concerned about your spouse’s/partner’s health, his/her weight or activity level, here’s a method for you to be a good role model for health, have some healthy fun with each ...
Views: 1528(2 votes) - Protecting Your Assets With A Limited Liability Company - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from rikvin offshoreInvestors and business owners do always consider the protection they have for their business. Also, they tend to worry so much on lawsuits and unethical creditors. Proper operation and managing of business with the help of a reliable insurance will be of a great help. It is advised that ...
Views: 1528 - Relationships: Is Grieving Our Unmet Childhood Needs An Important Part of Attracting People Who Are Available? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have the desire to attract someone who is available, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. One could find it more or less impossible for attract someone who is available. When someone is available, it is going to mean that they are not only physically and ...
Views: 1528 - Relationships: Is Being Able To Grieve An Important Part Of Being Able To Receive Love? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone spends their time around people who have an open-heart, they are likely to appreciate being around them. Whereas, if they were to spend their time around people who were the complete opposite; there is the chance that they will feel uncomfortable. This is because when people ...
Views: 1525 - Fast Facts for Married Guys: What You've Gotta Know About Turning Her On Outside the Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Eric KuhlSex may not make the world go ‘round, but it can certainly play a part in sustaining a marriage. So can letting your wife know that you cherish and care about her outside the bedroom. This article will give you several clues of what you could do to become the ideal husband, and relay to your ...
Views: 1524 - Your Four Types of Love - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2018 from Carmen HarraOften we’re so blinded by our emotions that we can’t decipher the true purpose of a relationship. Deep attachment can force us to stay in a relationship that was meant to end a long time ago. On the other hand, our stubborn will and uncompromising ego can make us leave a person who might be our ...
Views: 1523 - Tips to Getting Through Rough Patches in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Nicola BeerOne of the biggest issues that couples face is that after the first few blissful months or years together we begin to see our partner’s flaws, the things we don’t like and the things that upset us and annoy us. When we initially fall in love it is with the feeling it gives us. We feel on top of ...
Views: 1522 - There Was Chemistry. What Happened? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Kara OhA woman wrote to me explaining that she’d been on a few dates and thought it was going great. Fun conversations, good time, kissing and a bit of petting, but no sex yet. She definitely felt strong chemistry. Then, wham, he wrote and said he wasn’t that attracted to her. My advice: I know it ...
Views: 1520 - Are You Capable of Leaving an Unsatisfying Intimacy when You Realize the Relationship Isn’t Good Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Doron GilI once heard someone describing her wish to separate from her partner in the following words: “I’m in the departure lounge at the airport… there’s some waiting before take-off…there might even be some delay…”. She already knew she should separate, but still hesitated about doing it and ...
Views: 1519 - Do’s and Don’ts for Your Sex Dates - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeDo's Discuss what makes a good date in your opinion so your partner knows Take turns planning the date and making it happen the way you like it to Talking about what is going on in your relationship right now, or resolve old issues End the evening with a high note or with a fun ...
Views: 1519 - A Word about Soul Mates - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Speaking briefly on this, because although the subject of soul mates is not central to the services I provide, it occasionally arises within my work with individuals who are expanding their businesses. Women seem more susceptible to it than men, so since I work primarily with men, I’m ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - 3 Easy Tips To a Better Sex Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .The sex usually starts off great. It’s fresh, it’s exciting and you worship your partner. Why then does this excitement fade away? Why does the sex and the relationship fade out over time? Well, there are many reasons but keeping your sex life healthy is all about self growth. As a guy, the ...
Views: 1516(5 votes) - 5 Big Advantages of Physical Contact - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Dakota HandzlikIn more recent years it seems like our society has begun to shy away from physical contact. Gone are the days of constant touching and hugging, with most of us instead choosing to keep to ourselves. According to experts in the field many of us are currently “contact starved” in our current ...
Views: 1516 - Getting To Yes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2014 from Tina TessinaThe average person pays more attention to what she’s saying or thinking about than what she is hearing, or how her words are “landing” on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective communicator by using ...
Views: 1516 - How Differences Can Make a Better Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Shela DeanHalloween. Every year it's a challenge to be creative and accommodating to my I'm-not-wearing-that sweetie at the same time. I love creative costumes. My ex was cooperative. He once allowed me to dress him as a topless dancer. The boobs I made for him out of balloons, cut up pantyhose, and ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - My Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me Does it seem like your marriage is losing its spark? Maybe it feels like the love isn't there anymore. This happens to the best of marriages, and it is also very easy to fix. Below, you will find some helpful tips ...
Views: 1514 - Sexual Communication - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Addison BellMy cheeks are flushed, my body is radiating heat, and little moans escape my lips. His breath is heavy on my neck as we dive deeper and deeper into a state of passion. The little moans escaping my lips tell him that I am enjoying his touch and he sporadically shares little insights of enjoyment… ...
Views: 1513 - Gratitude Grows More of What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jan DeniseGratitude Grows More of What You Want by Jan Denise Your partner doesn’t always give you what you want. I bet there are even moments when he (or she) seems incapable of it, right? And if you dwell on those moments, you’ll feel like he’s never going to satisfy you. There are other ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from David SamuelYou cannot make yourself love yourself just as you cannot make you love another person. Loving yourself is a result rather than a cause of a changed personality. When you have rid yourself of qualities that you dislike or are no longer limited by fears and inhibitions, or you just happen to have ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Does Friends with Benefits Work? - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was browsing the net and came across one of your articles "No Strings Attached Sex" 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 with a person ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - “I Thought All Women Were The Same!” - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI started speaking to a woman who was a few years older than me on an online dating site and, before long, she called me up. As we hadn’t been speaking for very long this surprised me, and what also surprised me was that she opened up about her own history. This was something that took ...
Views: 1511 - Relationships: Do Some People Try To Understand Others In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the tendency to attract people who are not right for them, it can cause them to suffer. This can be something that will consume their whole life, and it will then stop them from being able to experience a fulfilling existence. Alternatively, they could end up turning their ...
Views: 1509 - The power of play - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Martha Tara LeeI have a question to ask you. Amidst the hustle and bustle of your busy work and personal lives, when was the last time you played? Close your eyes and try recalling some of the happiest moments in your life: What might they be? Whether this memory is of you as a child or as an adult, chances ...
Views: 1508 - How to Create a Romantic at Home Spa Night - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisVery rarely do we take time out of our busy schedule to sit back and indulge ourselves for a few minutes. Usually, a soothing cucumber mask or an oatmeal, almond and avocado body scrub are fleeting fantasies during the day. As soon as the stoplight turns green or a telephone shrills ten we must ...
Views: 1507 - Is Romance Important? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs romance important?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this ...
Views: 1507 - Five Tips for Sex Dates - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeSex does not magically happen. You are stymied by a lack of time and energy and having kids have only caused sex from being erratic to the point of non-existent. You love your spouse and want to keep an intimate connection. However life gets in the way. Sex has turned into a dull routine and you ...
Views: 1506 - The Link Between Sex and Health - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Marni BattistaSometimes it’s hard to tell what’s an old wive’s tale and what the truth is when it comes to the link between sex and your health, so Dating with Dignity compiled some TRUTHS for you about S-E-X, your health, vitality and overall mojo. Sex does a body good. Regular sex (safe sex!) can actually ...
Views: 1506 - How To Make A Girl Come: How To Satisfy Any Woman By Giving Her Multiple Orgasms - How Many Times Can A Woman Come In 24 Hours - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Make A Girl Come: How To Satisfy Any Woman By Giving Her Multiple Orgasms - How Many Times Can A Woman Come In 24 Hours Even though the female orgasm feels like it is a puzzle that you can never solve, it is actually quite simple to make a girl come. It doesn't have to be as difficult ...
Views: 1505 - Listening to our needs strengthens us - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2015 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.If you do for others and neglect your own needs, you are not nurturing yourself and you are not aligned with your true self. Often people are told they are selfish if they think of themselves and and put their needs before others, but really we strengthen ourselves when we listen to our own ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Self-Awareness or Attraction and Desire: Which is More Important for a Successful Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Doron GilMany believe that attraction and desire are some of the most important ingredients of a successful relationship. But a less-known concept – Self-Awareness – is vital to the maintenance of a long-term healthy and satisfying intimacy. INGREDIENT OF A GOOD RELATIONSHIP Many perceive sexual ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Tips for Creating a More Empathic Relationship - by Submitted on May 26, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerEmpathic means being able to understand and share the feelings of another. Can you talk to your loved one about your feelings, hopes, goals and dreams? Does he (or she) listen and respond empathically? If he does, wow! But if he doesn’t, don’t necessarily rule him out. Many men, and some ...
Views: 1503 - Discover 4 Different Ways You Can Get Your Husband Back - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDid somewhere along your marriage did your relationship with your husband deteriorated? Whether you and your husband have been together for many years or are newly married, it's possible for you to get that happy and satisfying relationship that you crave for. First things first, there are ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - The Impotent Hero - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Allan HardmanRomantic relationship has been both a blessing and nightmare for many people in this new millennium. In the past, the rules of relationship were relatively structured and well enforced by families and cultures. Many relationships were based on the need for security and financial well-being in an ...
Views: 1501 - Whose 1st His Work Or You? Girls Its Up To You! - Your Blog Coach x - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Tony & Nicki Vee (Intimate Relationships - Ultimate Solutions)Tony wrote and asked men a question... what should men put first his work or his woman? Well I'm now writing to the girls.... So if you are a woman in a relationship or a woman thinking about being in a relationship here's what you need to know! A man, and by that I mean a real man, will find ...
Views: 1500 - Marital Counseling: How to Make The Most of the Opportunities of Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy FergusonPeople seek marriage counseling because they need help or are in pain. In any given couple, there is usually one who is more interested in counseling than the other. With a list of complaints, each partner usually feels compelled to make his/her case to the counselor about their spouse being ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - All In The Name of Honesty - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeHow many times has each of us received an emotional wound followed by the justification, "I'm only being honest!" "Honesty" is like other sacrosanct words like "love", "unselfish", and "caring" that have the ability to put people's forebrains to sleep. The mere utterance of the word has the ...
Views: 1498 - Bible Verses About Love - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Amy DyslexMeaning of Love in Bible The English word "love" has many different meanings and implications. It is commonly interpreted in the terms of affection, benevolence, passion, strong liking, romance, intimacy and sexual or physical attraction. Biblical implication of the true meaning of love is ...
Views: 1498 - Marriage In A Rut - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Diana Weiss-WisdomMarriage in a Rut Dear Dr. Diana My wife and I used to be sweet to each other. Now we don’t treat each other as well as we treat our friends and even strangers. I’ve talked to my wife about this and she says it’s my fault that I don’t listen to her and that she’s irritated with me most ...
Views: 1498(3 votes) - Juicy Relationship For Couples: Rules For Creating And Keeping It - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownI could write on and on about what you can do, should do, must do, and could do. We have all been frustrated with and in our relationships especially regarding a juicy relationship for couples. I had one of my students write me an entire letter the other day on all the ways she hated everything ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - A Different View on Trauma - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Carolin HauserIn the Western World, trauma is mostly seen as psychological impact but there is actually a different view on trauma that not many people do not know about or understand. One of the most common approaches to healing trauma is to have someone to talk to so that you can be heard and feel ...
Views: 1493 - Healthy life with use of daily physical fitness - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from abigel daveYour body with use of daily exercise and yoga tips are provide the great services for you use of daily exercise and the physical fitness are the way of healthy life journey with the use of various type of physical way of exercise are cover all of the body treatment back pain related services ...
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