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Lubricant is an amazing thing. It makes sex more comfortable, more slippery and just feels awesome. I am sure you have all heard the term ‘wetter is better’, and if you have used lubricant for sex, then you know this is completely true! There are also a whole lot of benefits to using lubricant ... Views: 1291
As women, most of us have been conditioned to be cut off from our expression. We have been told not to get angry or have needs and just focus on pleasing others. We have learned to be “nice” at the price of losing connection to what really matters to us the most. We may even be at the point ... Views: 1290
While reaching out to others and experiencing intimacy is normal for some people, there are others who experience life in a very different way. When someone can reach out to others and experience intimacy, they could be in a fulfilling relationship.
However, even if they are not with someone ... Views: 1290
Today 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: 1289
A man I spoke to today told me that he thinks men are making way for women in the business world.
Maybe - but mostly in a masculine way, which means simply that there is less active resistance. But women need more than a mute standing by the doorway - we need an invitation to come in, and ... Views: 1289
Success In Sex?
You are probably wondering what kind of title THIS is, or is it just some kind of scammy hook to get you to read yet another bland article about another bland topic!
Nope! Neither. This time around, I am venturing outside my normal business/lifestyle topics into the spicier ... Views: 1288
Probably the biggest challenge to those of us wanting to live conscious spiritual lives in these rapidly transforming times is the changing form and expectations of romantic courtship, relationship, and marriage. The traditional models are rapidly disappearing, and the foundation for new forms ... Views: 1288
So what does it really take to become good in bed? You see there is a combination of several things but most men actually lack in one or all areas altogether. This is the major reason why most men out there are some what average when it comes to the area of satisfying a woman completely. This is ... Views: 1287
Before we continue, remember that you have my personal pledge. If you're not happy with "1000 Questions For Couples" for ANY REASON you can simply send an email and request a full refund with no hassles and no questions.
For a limited time, I'm offering the complete collection of my best ... Views: 1286
Do you find yourself at the end of this year either without a partner or dissatisfied with your relationship? Do you wish to ensure that next year you’ll have a successful and satisfying relationship? If so, what you need to do is embark on The Journey to Self-Awareness: Understand what has led ... Views: 1284
Someone who hardly spends time with you just for the joy of being together but allows obstacle and circumstances to come in between is not a good friend
Foe drains you of your energy and enthusiasm for what you are supposed to do.
One whose advice has always landed you into trouble ... Views: 1283
While one could be in a fulfilling relationship with someone, there is also the chance that this is not the case. This could come down to the fact that they don’t want to be in one, and this might be a sign that they have just broken up with someone.
If this is the case, they might want to ... Views: 1283
Since I was a child I have worn a red cape and enjoyed the experience. It was not until recently that I realized in order to wear the cape; I had to be an “enabler” and put the needs of others before my own. It all started innocently enough. According to the Myers Briggs Personality Test, I am ... Views: 1282
There are nine important benefits of high self-worth and when we apply these we will truly create more fulfilling relationships. Here is a brief overview of all nine. There is much more that can be said but this will give you an idea of how you can transform any relationship from stress and ... Views: 1282
Meditation is perhaps the most important “best practice” I employ each day in the service of warming my self up so I can develop, apply, and identify obstacles to being present in an emotionally intelligent manner. I’m defining emotional intelligence as a measure of one’s facility to apply ... Views: 1282
How To Please A Woman In Bed: Ways To Improve Your Sex Life - ways to spice up the bedroom for her
Although many guys don't realize it -- women love naughty sex and they love to get dirty in the bedroom with the right man. So use these 10 sex tips to make your love-making sessions more ... Views: 1281
Getting hit by a love bomb feels glorious! The lavish attention and affection seems to answer our prayers. We’ve found Mr. or Ms. Right―our soul mate; unsuspecting that we’ve been targeted by a narcissist. The bomber abruptly changes colors and loses interest, and our dream comes crashing down. ... Views: 1281
“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.”
-Robert Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land
Do you want that relationship that lasts a lifetime and is nurturing for both of you? That relationship that truly makes you feel like the amazing human ... Views: 1280
An orgasm is not just a physical experience, it happens in your body, mind, possibly even spirit. And there is no single definition of orgasm. Some tell tale signs of an orgasmic response might include increased heart rate and blood pressure, increased muscle tension, a flush of her skin, as ... Views: 1280
Many people love their marriage partner, but they complain about their relationship. They want to have a happy marriage with the partner they love. However, they blame, complain and ultimately move into a life where all they are doing is tolerating each other. It's so sad. Tolerating is ... Views: 1280
If one was to get in touch with someone they know it could be because they need something. However, it doesn’t mean that this will always be the case, as there could be times when they don’t need anything.
Curious
During these moments, one may want to find out about what they have been ... Views: 1280
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~Victor Frankl
You don't need me to tell you about the dire state of the American economy and the reverberations being felt around the world. While you're probably well aware of how this is directly ... Views: 1279
Congratulate us! In just about a month we (Jeana Murray-Nieporte and Bill Niepote) will celebrated 25 years of “Success-in-Marriage.” Notice our word SUCCESS. We’ve not just survived 25 years of marriage (as a friend recently said of her relationship with her spouse). On the contrary, we have ... Views: 1279
A computer and access to the Internet: That’s all you need to share your opinion with the world about how you think people should manage their lives, relationships, finances…you name it. It seems like overnight, everyone has become a potential "expert" about some particular ... Views: 1278
You may have read books like the "The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra, or "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey, or "The 10 Keys to Personal Power" by Brian Tracy.
Included here is The Checklist of 15 Questions To Answer YES to for Cultivating a Healthy ... Views: 1277
The love that you once shared with your ex was special, and you may sometimes feel like you would be a great deal happier if they were in your life again. If you feel as if you want ex back, it may be wise for you to consider devising a game plan before you take any action without thinking. ... Views: 1276
What do you think the meaning of life is?
I’ve spent a lot of time wondering about that. I wonder about a lot of things. I have a current, working theory about the meaning of life. It’s working pretty well for me these days so I figured I would share it with you.
There is lots of stuff to ... Views: 1275
Many 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: 1273
There are those who, in order to feel happy in their relationship, deny and reject all “negative feelings” which have to do with what they don’t like about their bond. But the only way to “be there” in the relationship, to experience it, enjoy it and grow with it (and with your partner) is to ... Views: 1272
While some people can find that they can function whether they are with someone or if they are by themselves, there are others who are not in the same position. In this case, one can find that they struggle when they are not with someone.
On the other side, one could find that they it is not ... Views: 1271
We all need a minimum sense of safety and security to relax and get on with our life, whatever we are doing. That level will vary from person to person but the need is universal.
The following story is typical and scenarios similar to this get played out in many relationships.
Michael ... Views: 1268
Dear Dr. Romance:
I have a friend who's asking for an advice and accidentally, I saw in the Internet your advices to some heart problems. So I told myself to try ask help from you also. This lady friend of mine is well, kind of in love with a man who's also in love with her. ... Views: 1267
Every breakup leaves behind a trail of pain and it takes a strong heart to overcome the feelings of loneliness and despair that come with it. Usually, a period of introspection follows most breakups when you are sometimes forced to look back and analyze what caused the relationship to tumble ... Views: 1267
How To Have Sex Without Ejaculating Too Quickly: How To Stay Longer In Bed Naturally
Learning how to have sex without ejaculating too quickly can definitely be tricky. Guys naturally ejaculate much faster than women. So we have to learn ways to hold out longer so they can experience ... Views: 1266
The time during and post childbirth for a mother is signified by GIVING. No matter if you nurse or not you give continually to your baby for months. The first step to returning to intimacy is to give to yourself: This starts with listen more deeply to yourself and having moments and practices to ... Views: 1266
Some years back I had my first taste of Indian food and a surprising thing happened. About a half hour after I’d finished my dinner, I felt really good. I felt like I had been fed, rather than just feeling full. I’d never had that experience before, but it sure set me thinking.
I liked that ... Views: 1266
Many couples who experience relational problems at some point may consider the option of couples counseling. They often do so when they get so frustrated and stymied by what is happening to them that they do not know what else to do. So, unfortunately, therapy becomes the last option for a lot ... Views: 1264
If someone was to think about what their friends are like, they may start to think about how supportive they are. These are then going to be the kind of people who are life-affirming, and it could then be said that that they have the right people in their life.
Two Experiences
On one ... Views: 1263
This Type A biz mom has fully embraced the concept of regular recreation and downtime to fuel excellence in my business. I need no convincing that the quality time—away from work and with my family and friends— charge my creative juices for optimal business results.
So finally,
the kids are ... Views: 1263
After those first wonderful few months at the beginning of floating on air, filled with love, looking radiant and having someone love everything about us we look back and say what happened?
Relationships change of course but the one factor we ignore is that when we are blinded by love we do ... Views: 1261
I hear the question can I save my relationship all the time. It is unfortunate that people go through hard times, but it is a reality for countless of couples. It is hard to say just how a relationship can turn so sour. Maybe it is from lack of interest from one or both people; or maybe there is ... Views: 1260
Somewhere along the line, our culture got "thinking" and "feeling" all scrambled up. We're regularly encouraged to "share how we feel" about something, when really, it's our THOUGHT or OPINION that is being solicited. Sadly, we are rarely asked about our true feelings and we miss those sacred ... Views: 1259
If someone is in a relationship that they no longer want to be in, it might not be long until it comes to an end. Perhaps they have been together for a number of months, or they may have been with each other for a number of years.
Yet, regardless of the amount of time that they have been ... Views: 1258
I was taught most of the fundamentals about life by my Father and therefore learnt to think like a boy. It certainly has served me well in many aspects however I believe that I learnt to copy the social behaviour of men and never really got to know how to appreciate the intrigue of being a ... Views: 1257
Couples seek out my services when they’re dissatisfied about some aspect of their relationship or marriage. In many instances, small problems have spiraled into larger, complicated ones. (At least the problems feel complicated.) Often, my advice is straightforward and simple, even if the ... Views: 1257
While I was out the other day I saw a woman who was wearing a fair amount of makeup, and seeing this woman had quite a big effect on me. But, even though part of me was responding to what I had seen, another part of me thought about how strange this all was.
For one thing, I didn’t know ... Views: 1256
You love your guy. He’s a sweetie, mellow, easy-going. He holds down a steady job and does his fair share of the chores – well, most of the time anyway. He’s good with the kids, doesn’t get too ripped on “guys’ night out” and still remembers your anniversary with flowers. You know women who ... Views: 1255
If you're looking for some easy sex positions but still want to make her orgasm and give her some amazing sexual experiences, then you'll want to read this short article now.
Many people think that just because a specific sex position is easy, mean it's not very effective or capable of ... Views: 1254
Have you decided to get back together with ex relationship? When the break up occurred, it was probably a bad time for you, so hopefully you have allowed some time to pass. Now that you are ready to get back on the horse again, deciding to get back with an ex is a normal feeling.
There are ... Views: 1253
How To Have Sex Longer: How Can A Man Satisfy A Woman In Bed - Longer Lasting Sex
If you are one of the many men in the world who just can't last long enough in bed no matter how hard they try, then it's time you did something about it. It's time that you stopped dwelling on this fact and ... Views: 1253