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Many of us believe that we should “just know how” to relate in ways that bring us happiness. However, creating healthy and fulfilling relationships is an art and a practice. Before we get into some tools for creating more fulfilling relationships take a moment to look at some of the components ... Views: 1088
Immediately after a breakup, you may be frequently left with loads of important questions about your relationship that you possibly cannot understand. Nevertheless, that really doesn't mean that getting your romance back is not likely, and so you certainly shouldn't stop trying!
Too often men ... Views: 1087
In response to an email called “Emerging Womanhood” from my Sacred Sexuality course, a member shared the following on the forum. What touches me so deeply about her response is not only the exquisite vulnerability with which she tells her stories of becoming a young woman, but also the ways in ... Views: 1086
The Wake Up Call
by Susan Sheppard
Be conscious, aware, and alert. Pay attention. Remember when you were in elementary school and the teacher used to say pay attention now, this is important? Well, this is important. Wake up! What does it take to wake up an adult? Many people go ... Views: 1085
I was once in relationship with a woman who was quick to become angry and would often verbally confront me with the anger. It was often for the smallest of reasons. Although I cared for this person it was painful relating in such an aggressive way. Of course I would not have attracted such a ... Views: 1084
“Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing…I am not aware of any other factor in medicine- not diet, not smoking, not exercise, not stress, not genetics, not drugs, ... Views: 1082
While there are plenty of women who are only drawn to men who are kind and respectful, for instance, there are also plenty of women who aren’t. As a result of this, their relationships with men are going to be radically different.
The Norm
Still, when it comes to what a woman’s ... Views: 1081
How To Stay Erect And Last Longer In Bed: How To Stay Erect Longer Naturally - How To Stay Erect For Hours
Men who know how to stay erect longer have a far greater chance of lasting long in bed and pleasuring their partner sexually. If you can stay erect longer with a hard penis, you'll ... Views: 1080
You’re 40 years old and married 15 years. You have two children. Your husband/wife is climbing the corporate ladder or is a stay at home parent and is a nurturing, and attentive, parent to your children. You’re living in a beautiful home, and have a relatively comfortable lifestyle. Then you ... Views: 1078
How do i make my ex want me back; If you feel your relationship is not doing too well, what can you do about it? Is it possible your relationship is too far gone to save it? Or hopefully you are willing to start early to fix things when signs of trouble emerge. If the relationship has gotten ... Views: 1077
Have you ever looked out into the ocean of ‘single’ possibilities and wondered, “Where are all the good ones?” Maybe you’ve thought to yourself, “All the good ones are married”, or “I have no idea how to find who I am looking for.” Would you like the secret answer to these questions? Would you ... Views: 1076
There are a number of things that can cause a relationship to come to an end, and some of these things receive more exposure in the public eye than others. For example, it is not uncommon to hear about someone who had an abusive partner and how this caused their relationship to come to an end.
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How to make your ex girlfriend chase you; You can be overwhelmed when you have broken up with your girlfriend. The feelings of pain and irritation can take over your life if you are not cautious. You even may be thinking about getting back with your girlfriend but you need to avoid any mistakes ... Views: 1075
My darling beloved, my Soulmate, when I look into your beautiful eyes, I melt into the depths of your sweetness, your kindness, your goodness. Your fathomless beauty is to be found deep within your soul. Your ivory skin glows with the warmth of your grace. The radiance of your beauty is in the ... Views: 1074
Over the years I have heard people say that they want to be with someone who will make them look good. Additionally, there have been people who have wanted to take their partner out to “show them off”.
There have even been moments in my own life when I have thought that being with woman ... Views: 1074
Dear Dr. Romance:
I have been dating this girl for 3 months now but we were talking and going on occasional dates for a good 5 months before we finally made it offical. Now that we are together things have changed. She ignores me when we are around friends and family. When I ask her if she ... Views: 1071
Relationship Expert Beth Shepherd Psychic. More and more people are turning to a relationship expert for help with their love lives or lack of them. It may be about their family, neighbours or work colleagues but usually it is about romance, love, marriage and affairs. For the record most of ... Views: 1071
Yesterday I had a pretty severe “Mohs” surgery on the left side of my face! Yes, it turns out that a lifetime of surfing comes with a downside. Having my face directly exposed to the sun for five decades is a lot like sticking your head in a microwave. When I started surfing in the 1960’s, ... Views: 1071
The other day I saw a picture of a woman’s face on social media and this picture had received a fair amount ‘likes’. That wasn’t it though, as she had received a number of positive comments.
One of these comments went into how good she looked and there were others that went even further, ... Views: 1069
At the start of a relationship, one may find that their partner is fairly or even extremely responsive. What this means is that this person will listen to what they have to say, stop doing certain things if they have negative effect on them, and be open to feedback, amongst other things.
In ... Views: 1065
If a few hundred people were asked about what the purpose of an intimate relationship is, there is likely to be more than one answer. For some people, being in an intimate relationship could be a way for them to fulfil their basic needs, to have someone to share their life, and to grow.
When ... Views: 1063
Sex Positions That Give Multiple Orgasms: Best Position To Make Her Come
Having sex all night will make your relationship strong and wild. Multiplying her pleasure will make your night a wild one. To have maximum orgasms you can try different positions which can satisfy your ... Views: 1063
“The Universe is a stage on which your mind dances with your body, guided by your heart.”
As we enter into the month of Love, how is your relationship? As we examine the quality of our intimacy, we may be asking the question “What is love”? Is it an emotion, is it a feeling? Or is it ... Views: 1063
No one can deny the benefit of preventive medicine. First of all, it's often easier to prevent an illness than it is to cure it--that's why you go in for your annual physical (or why you should). And we all can agree that feeling healthy is preferable to feeling sick. So looking out for ... Views: 1061
I bet if I asked you what you had for breakfast this morning, you'd have a concrete answer. (Even if the answer is "Black coffee" or "Didn't have time.")
But how about if I ask you to recall something arguably more important than a single morning meal? Let's see how you fare:
In what specific ... Views: 1060
How to ask your ex back out; After breaking up with your lover, you find you really need them and want to get them back. How do you go about this without messing up and making them run further away from you? You will first have to decide if getting back with them is the right thing to do before ... Views: 1060
To state the obvious, sex is deeply woven into the fabric of human consciousness and human life at every level. Sexual energy is like nuclear energy in that its enormous power can be harnessed and utilized for good - or - it can get out of control and be very destructive. Or it can be so scary ... Views: 1060
Did you ever wonder why men do some of the CRAZY things they do? Did you ever feel completely puzzled by your man's behavior?
If it seems like sometimes his behavior is completely weird or irrational, don't feel bad... because you're exactly right.
You see, science teaches us that while ... Views: 1059
It should be fun meeting new people over the holidays, but socializing can be stressful for many people.
So develop a strategy first and do your homework: assess your own ‘things I like to do’ list and know which activities and personalities that best support your energy.
Whether you are ... Views: 1059
I was thinking the other day about how much of an obsession there is with celebrities in today’s world. Actors, sports stars, singers, and even people who have been on reality TV are often seen as gods/goddesses.
On the surface, it can seem as though most people in the west are not very ... Views: 1058
In order for two people to have a relationship together, they will both need to be able to behave like interdependent adults. The reason for this is that if only one of them acts like an interdependent adult, it will stop this from taking place.
Instead, what will happen is that one of them ... Views: 1058
Is making him love you more than ever a possibility? Can you use specific tools and techniques to give your relationship a lift to the next level? Do you long to have a deeper connection with your partner or spouse? While you can never force someone to love you, you can show love in specific ... Views: 1057
As always when I run my Sacred Sexuality course, I was blown away by the vulnerability and honesty on the forum on this last round. Where else do we share our deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings around sexuality, the ones we think we’re the only ones having, the ones that cause shame to ... Views: 1056
Did you know that natural herbs have been used to boost fertility in women for thousands of years? The use of these fertility herbs are said to have originated in China. Today, the usage is as popular as ever and is still thought of by the Chinese as the best natural way to increase female ... Views: 1056
The holidays are reminders that we want closeness yet unconsciously set up emotional walls of distance. This may sound strange and paradoxical as the holidays are supposed to represent remembrance and thoughtfulness, love and care. They also bring up all the early needs that went unmet ... Views: 1056
Dear Future Partner,
There are some things you should know about me right now before we get involved. It’s only fair to apprise you of the situation and so I am coming to you with full disclosure; requesting that you read ALL the fine print listed below to ensure you are aware of what I am. ... Views: 1055
Dear 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: 1055
It's always important to understand how to love your man for the connection between you to be a pleasurable one. Perhaps you've been a couple for a while now and the little stuff he does are beginning to get annoying. Or maybe you’re just thinking the way to show your love to him. Allow me to ... Views: 1055
Caring is a special art. If not innate, it can be learned and is an essential relationship ingredient. Some of the ways we care and are cared for are what we explore here.
Most often we have expectations for how it should go. It means our relationship. The problem is not that we have ... Views: 1053
What can’t be denied is that no one is their own island; human beings need each other. This is why it has been said that although some people say that they are independent, this is nothing more than an illusion.
Therefore, while it might be hard for them to accept it, it doesn’t change the ... Views: 1052
How To Know If Your Girl Is Faking Her Orgasms: How To Tell If A Woman Has An Orgasm
Nothing can be worse for a guy than his own partner faking orgasms with him in bed. You see the reason why it is bad is simply due to the fact that she is not getting what she desires in bed due to which she ... Views: 1049
Let’s get real, we all do it. Masturbation that is. Masturbating is what we do to help ourselves fall asleep before bed or even early in the morning to kick start our day. It can even be entertainment when there is nothing else to do. Whatever your reason it is natural and healthy to masturbate ... Views: 1049
Here is the thing, a lot of people don’t know how to be High Performers, the Masters of their lives. Most people don’t know how to create the most from their lives by increasing productivity, creativity, peacefulness, joy, love and connection… They don’t know how to stay healthy, have increased ... Views: 1049
Suffering a break up with one's girlfriend can send you into despondency. You may struggle with continuing your daily life. However, if you want to regain this relationship, knowing how to get a girl back can determine whether or not you has a place in her future.
The first thing that you ... Views: 1048
How To Build A Relationship With A Man: Building A Loving Relationship
Do you know what makes men fall in love? Do you want a guy to fall crazy in love with you? Are you unsure of how to turn you relationship into a romance? If you seem to have a hard time in understanding what exactly it is ... Views: 1047
During the clear days of my first summer living in my little mountain cabin, I enjoyed moving my office to my long front porch -- with my laptop perched on a little make-shift desk. Here I would write and watch the various birds with the glorious mountain-scape all around me.
To my delight, ... Views: 1046
Alan and Donna Brauer wrote a very fascinating book, “Better, Safer Sexual Intimacy and Extended Orgasmic Response.” Here’s what they found and reported:
• The average human orgasm (not lovemaking) lasts only ten seconds
• The average frequency of sexual intercourse for most couples is once ... Views: 1045
“I want him back!” That’s the tune you seem to be singing these days, isn’t it? You and your guy have gone through a rough patch that ended in a break up. Now that the emotional dust has settled and you’ve had a chance to survey the damage to your heart, you’re ready to jump back into a ... Views: 1044
When I was reading the book, ‘Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway’, there was a chapter that went into how important it was to have many different areas of interest in life, and not to put all our eggs in one basket, so to speak. The author, Susan Jeffers, pointed out that a lot of people make their ... Views: 1042