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- The Difference Between Not Caring and Not Being Concerned - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelNot caring is an empty, dead feeling. Not being concerned is a very alive vibrant feeling that can come by keeping the awareness in the chest with no other thought, fully present. One is full and the other is empty. For this to be a full feeling, training and practice of repeating a word ...
Views: 1253 - 3 Things We Can All Learn From Barack and Michelle Obama’s Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Kemi Sogunle1. They supported each other’s mission and growth Supporting your partner’s vision and growth is essential to building a healthy and stronger relationship. Barack in his farewell speech stated,” For the past twenty-five years, you have not only been my wife and mother of my children, you have ...
Views: 1251 - Missed Connections - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Meghan GehanI remember, during those long years when my marriage was unraveling, thinking that my then-husband had an “issue” with emotional intimacy. At the time, it was much easier to point the finger of blame in his direction. Now, ten years and a lot of therapy later, I can see a bit more clearly that ...
Views: 1251 - 5 Proven Steps to Stick to Your Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageAccording to Statistic Brain only 8% of the 45% of those in the United States who set New Year’s Resolutions will achieve them. Most give up on their resolutions within the first 30 days. Why is this? It’s simple. We forget about our big why. Is there something you absolutely want to ...
Views: 1250 - 5 Tips for Good Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Daydree HornerLove is easy - relationships can be hard. We’re all individuals that come from different backgrounds, parenting and environments. Yet, with all of these differences we hope to come together in search of good friendships and romantic relationships. No problem, right? ;) As a love coach and Reiki ...
Views: 1250 - Dear Dr. Romance: How can I resume my initial romance with my wife? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a male Kenyan, married with 2 daughter. Of late, have totally lost urge for sex and it can only appear once per week though a weak one. Outside affair is a norm in my religion, but whenever I site a beautiful lady suddenly the mind switches to sex and I go to an extent of ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - The Lie of Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Allan HardmanCould it be possible that we were lied to about love? I think so. I think we have been taught a big lie about Love. To understand the origin of the lie, we need to go back to a time, not too long ago, in a place, not so very far away. That is the time you were a small child. In that time not ...
Views: 1250 - Perplexed About Pthalates? What You Should Know About Your Sex Toys - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Jane DoePthalate is a material added to plastic to make it more flexible and soft. But pthalate products are being banned in many countries across the world because of its harmful side effects. Research on pthalates has revealed that as it ages with time, it breaks down, leaches into other substances ...
Views: 1248 - Tips to Help You Get Over Someone You Love - Fix a Broken Heart! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Charles WealthDo you want to know how to get over someone you love? Letting go of someone you love is easier said than done and can take time. Nevertheless it ought not to span months and years for relief. If you just broke up with your partner, you can make a start right away to embark on the healing ...
Views: 1248 - How To Create More Intimacy In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Virginia ClarkDo you need more intimacy in your relationship? This may be a hard question to answer. You may be experiencing “physical intimacy” with a man but you can mistake that for being truly intimate. But there comes a time after you’ve been dating a while when you have to ask yourself — am I feeling ...
Views: 1246 - This is the Most Common Statement I Hear About Sex - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2019 from Sheryl PaulI hear a lot about sex in my work with clients. I hear about their fantasies, their shame, and their shame about their fantasies. I hear about their arousal confusion, their sex anxiety, and their struggle with desire. I hear about the common arc of sexuality in long-term relationships: the high ...
Views: 1246 - How to Have a Relationship Without Temptations - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Guy RussellSome people have trouble with the temptations that life puts in their path. At the same time, others can be completely oblivious to those same temptations. What separates those two types of people from each other? Why would one be easily lured into situations that are not conducive to their ...
Views: 1245 - The elephant in the bedroom: Talking about sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeFor most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about. I have come across a man who, after 15 years of marriage, admitted that he and his wife have never talked about sex. Don’t get me wrong. They do have sex. They just don’t talk about it. In other words, they never ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - The Value Concerning Astrological Compatibility - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Marie MalacamanIn a relationship-personal and also professional-compatibility is a must. Personal associations particularly, expect compatibility in its most complicated levels. That is why each time looking into particular factors of personal emotional bonds, men and women will search almost everywhere in ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - 3 Things to Never Say To A Man Unless You Want To Be Alone - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Uadiale AmberThere are three things that women commonly say to men -- especially during conflict -- that cut a man to the core. Saying these things can literally trigger a man to shut down emotionally, and to withdraw from you. Here they are: 1) Anything that implies an inability to provide for his ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Sex Tips For Guys: How To Deal With Sexual Performance Anxiety - Performance Anxiety with New Partner - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Melvin SheltonSex Tips For Guys: How To Deal With Sexual Performance Anxiety - Performance Anxiety with New Partner Sex is supposed to be exciting and pleasurable, and most men spend a great deal of time and energy seeking it out. Yet, when it comes down to the moment, it is not unusual for a guy to feel ...
Views: 1243 - Keep It Personal And Create Stunning Photo Cards - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Shane MartinSending greeting cards to let people know that you’re thinking of them at a special time of the year like Easter is always going to be a fantastic way of letting them know that they’re in your thoughts. More than text messages or e-mails, cards are a tangible symbol of the fact that someone is ...
Views: 1237 - Putting Sex Life Back on Track - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHow do you know your sex life back on track? It depends on what aspect of her sexuality she is not happy with. If she is not receiving sexual pleasure the way she would prefer, she needs to be first looking at what are some possible reasons she is not asking for what she likes. Does she know ...
Views: 1235 - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Feel Comfortable With Their Own Emotions In Order To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a relationship, there could be moments when they share how they feel, and this could mean that they are also able to be there for their partner. As a result of this, this area of their relationship is going to be in balance. A Close Bond Through sharing their inner ...
Views: 1235 - The Women In Love Stories - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Dale SadlerA few weeks ago I wrote an article about what men could learn from heroes in the romance novels their wives love so much. Read the article, “Living Your Own Love Story” here. Well, what can women learn from the main female characters in these stories? In her book, Writing the Great American ...
Views: 1232 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Feel Needy When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperRegardless of whether one is in a relationship or not, they may find that they don’t feel needy. What this can show is that one has a strong centre, and this is why they are able to function. One Experience Therefore, if one is not in a relationship, they are not going to be in a position ...
Views: 1231 - How Can I Satisfy My Wife: How To Satisfy A Woman Every Time In Bed - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow Can I Satisfy My Wife: How To Satisfy Your Wife Every Time In Bed I have just been left in such a state of complete sexual exhaustion that even Jude Law and Brad Pitt couldn't arouse my interest, never mind anything more substantial. Indeed, such is my repletion, that I fear I may never ...
Views: 1229 - Can a Narcissist Benefit from Psychotherapy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Darlene LancerMany people ask whether narcissists can change or benefit from therapy. Because narcissists see the cause of their problems as external due to their defenses of denial, distortion, and projection, their ability to look at themselves introspectively is limited. Thus, they don’t often come to ...
Views: 1228(3 votes) - Guy Advice on Keeping a Girl Happy - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsKeeping a girl happy is very important in a relationship. If you don’t keep a girl happy, then she will break up with you sooner or later. Being in love is not easy and it is the guy’s job to preserve it and take care of it. You don’t need to put a lot of effort to keep your girl happy. Girls ...
Views: 1228 - Key Factors to Nourish Your Relationship With a Guy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Justin HarigIf you have found yourself in maintaining a successful relationship then you may be losing hope of finding the partner of your dreams. I would say that it it’s time that you should learn how to be a woman that men adore! First and foremost, it is really vital to keep in mind that learning to be ...
Views: 1228 - Power, Roses and Play - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Carolin HauserHow do these three words pertain to personal growth and a woman’s healing journey? Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day and, as the name suggests, we all should pause on that day and reflect on what we are grateful for. Not just reflect, but to truly feel the gratitude in our deepest core. Well, ...
Views: 1228 - How To Get My Ex Boyfriend Back.I Want My Ex-Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsThe matter of how to get my ex boyfriend back can be complex. There is a reason why he chose you in the first place. Remember why he fell in love with you and find the person that you used to be. This may seem hard for a continually evolving and dynamic person; however signing up to get your ...
Views: 1227 - Opening to Deeper Levels of Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Debra RebleMost of us desire deeper, levels of intimacy with ourselves and our loved ones. Such meaningful relationships and intimate interactions begin with feeling “safe” enough to to freely and openly share our fears and insecurities. Opening up to another person and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Relationships: Is Someone More Likely To End Up In An Abusive Relationship When They Are Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons as to why someone would want to have a relationship, and they might be aware of what all of these reasons are. If they are, it will give them the chance to see if they are being driven by the right needs. For Example One could find that they are at the stage ...
Views: 1225 - Saying YES When You Rather Say NO Harms the Relationship. Make a Change and Stop Sabotaging Your Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Doron GilLearning to say “No” is an important step forward in improving your quality of life and relationships. Often, those who can’t say “No” within a relationship (or, for that matter, with new dates even before a relationship has been formalized) are often those who can’t say “No” in other situations ...
Views: 1224 - What Should I Do To Get My Ex Girlfriend Back - The Best Way To Get A Girl Back - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWhat should i do to get my ex girlfriend back; You have gone through a break up with your girlfriend and you now want to get her back. If you just now broke up you need to take some time off to get over it, this will allow you to start thinking clearly so you can make the right moves. If you ...
Views: 1224 - What's the Meaning of This!? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Rachel Grant“We are all meaning making machines” I first heard this description of how we humans work six years ago at a workshop I was attending. Today, when I Googled it, I got over 5 million results! Clearly this is an idea that has been floating around and changing the way people interact with each ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Relationships: Can Someone Have A Healthy Relationship With Another Person If They Have A History Of Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone they like, they might not look into what their past relationships were like. In this case, the only thing they could be concerned about is what the other person is like around them. Point of Focus This could also be a time when one will spend a lot of time thinking ...
Views: 1222 - Re-Capture the Romance - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Candace CzarnyCandace Czarny As life gets more and more busy and as the responsibilities pile up on your plate, such as your career and family, it can be hard to pay attention to the smaller things that make life pleasant. One of the things that you may notice slipping is romance. How can you recapture ...
Views: 1221 - 136. Thoughts about Being Able to Develop a Healthy and Satisfying Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Doron GilMany who are not happy with their relationships. They would have loved to make a change for the better, but they are afraid. At times they themselves don’t know what they are afraid of, still they hesitate to take steps leading to a change. They stay stuck in their unsatisfying relationship, ...
Views: 1220 - I'm Right and You're Wrong: Is Conflict Ruining Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Cathy HartmanIf you’re like many people, when you think you are right and your partner is wrong - you may not actually say the words, ‘You’re wrong!” - but your gestures and tone of voice may be clear as day. How might you handle this differently? Why would you want to? Have you ever heard the saying, ...
Views: 1220 - Intimacy: Can Someone Be Unaware Of Their Own Fear Of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has the desire to be in an intimate relationship, they may find that it is only a matter of time before they meet the right person. Alternatively, they may find that they are only able to get so far. The months will then pass and this area of their life won’t change, causing them ...
Views: 1220 - The Magic of Listening Like You Only Just Met - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Lois FrancisOne of the worst things you can do in any relationship is to think you know everything about the other person. When you do, a little bit of the magic goes, you stop being curious about them and enchanted with them. You stop wanting to find out what makes that person tick and start assuming ...
Views: 1220 - How Do Women Ejaculate: How To Fully Satisfy A Woman - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2018 from Melvin SheltonThis is a question on every man's mind: How do women ejaculate and how can I make my woman ejaculate? Men are obsessive about this topic because they simply want to make it happen for their woman. Men want to give women the best pleasure of her entire life and they want to make sure that it ...
Views: 1219 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Lose Themselves When They Get Into A Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen two people get together and start a relationship, they can both have their own life. There is going to be how one person likes spend to their life and then there is going to be how the other person likes to spend their life. Through being together, certain parts of their life are ...
Views: 1219 - Executive Marriage Coach – I Thought My Marriage Was OK - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Tom King“I thought my marriage was OK”. This was the lament of a young man who came in with his wife to see me for coaching. A couple of months ago his wife informed him that she has been unhappy in their marriage for about five years and now is thinking about leaving. How could they have such ...
Views: 1218 - Relationships: If Someone Is Still Attached To Their Ex Can It Stop Them From Being Able To Embrace Their Current Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has just experienced a breakup, they may decide to take a break and to spend some time by themselves. Through taking this route, it will also give them the chance to face how they feel and to work through it. A Grey Area If they were with this person for a long period of time, ...
Views: 1217 - ENERGY, PASSION & SEX - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciCouples frequently come to my practice expressing that they have lost something or that something is missing in their relationship. They complain there is no passion. They share that they are good friends, but want something more in their relationship. A lot of these couples have a sexless ...
Views: 1216 - Three Lifestyles that will Make Your Marriage Very Satisfying and Rewarding! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaMatrimony is the coming together of two adults to become one flesh, the Bible says, for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and cleave unto his wife and both shall become one flesh. This state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Are You In A Relationship With Someone Who Is More Like Your Son/Daughter? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe other day I was thinking about how there were times when I had come across couples who appeared to be out of balance. When this was the case, it was as though it was more like a parent-child relationship and not an adult to adult relationship. One of them was more like a parent to the ...
Views: 1215 - Building Connection and Intimacy in Our Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Debra ReblePermission to break with tradition: Give each other permission to take time for yourselves and each other. Be open to creating new experiences and breaking the predictable patterns of what you’ve always done around the holidays. Take a short get-away, give each other massages, and spend more ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - The Simplicity of Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from David SamuelSearching for the meaning of life, ultimate reality? Thinking of going into a monastery because life is too tough? What do you think the right path to truth may be? There must be some special, mystical, hidden secret teaching or school out there that will bring you to liberation of the ...
Views: 1214 - My Wife Has No Desire For Sex What Can I Do : What To Do When Your Wife Stops Sleeping With You - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Melvin SheltonMy Wife Has No Desire For Sex What Can I Do : What To Do When Your Wife Stops Sleeping With You In this article you are going to discover the truth about why many women stop wanting to have sex after they have been in a relationship for a while. I get asked a lot of questions about the ...
Views: 1213 - Spiritual Sex - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Stephanie FlormanJust as sex is important to keep a couple connected on a physical level, prayer is important to keep a couple connected on a spiritual level. That is why I call a couple’s prayer time ‘spiritual sex.’ Here are just a few of the benefits spiritual sex provides: • By understanding more of ...
Views: 1213 - Are You Ready for Love? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferIf you attract a lover right now, they will be just as screwed up as you are right now! People all seem to have a common question about relationships: “I want a lover who loves me completely, who supports me in my dreams and goals, who gives me moral support and boosts me up when I'm ...
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