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- *** It's All About Love! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat is life REALLY all about? It's all about love! But what does this mean? Most people, when thinking about love, think about BEING LOVED. But, as an adult, the deeper soul's journey is not about being loved - it is about BEING LOVING. For small children, the main focus is on being loved, ...
Views: 3766(3 votes) - *** Relationships: The Dance of Victims and Perpetrators - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Margaret Paul"He is always blaming me for the bad things that happen in his life, and then he tells me it's my controlling him that is making him so angry. He yells at me and puts me down rather than deal with his own feelings. How can I get him to see that he is the one trying to control me? How can I ...
Views: 4122(6 votes) - ***Expert Q&A: When Women Should Propose Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: My boyfriend won't propose even though we've been dating for years. Should I take the initiative? A: Let me just get it over with-I do not recommend that women propose marriage. I'll explain why a few paragraphs later, but first, here is the experience that sparked my deeper thinking ...
Views: 3879(3 votes) - 5 Ways To Show Appreciation In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Rachel MohebanI’ve met so many couples whose main relationship complaint boils down to not feeling appreciated by their partner. It’s so easy to take each other for granted and to get caught up in a pattern of not expressing your appreciation of each other. So what can you do to really let your partner ...
Views: 5388(6 votes) - A Journey into the archives of my mind. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Nigel LewisIsn't it strange when you find an old file that you wrote years ago and do not remember writing it. I recently found this e-male to my philosophy professor when I was preparing to write my dissertation on emotion.It is almost a defining moment without my realizing it! He replied asking what ...
Views: 1816(3 votes) - Are YOU ready for LOVE? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Elmasue ZylberbergHi, this is Lexie Moon and Elmasue Zylberberg and we are going to be discussing You-getting ready for love. We all want to manifest perfect love and our soulmate. We dream of spending the rest of our lives with that perfect partner. There are many programs out there that promise to help ...
Views: 3845(3 votes) - Being Mindful of Money Means Having a Mind Full of Pennies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Young KimI once saw my mom pick up a penny that she somehow saw in the middle of a parking lot. She waved it in the air as if it were a blessing, and placed it carefully into her purse. I asked my how she was able to see that penny? She said that pennies are everywhere, and that all you have to do is ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Body Language When Falling in Love: 3 Body Language Signs of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Michael LeeLove is in the air, so they say. And love is also in a person’s body language. You know… The way people act or the way their eyes seem to shine? The way something’s different about their smiles and the way their whole face brightens up? Believe it or not, people reveal it in their body language ...
Views: 9945(3 votes) - Book Excerpt: The Waltz of Love - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Tim KellisHere is an excerpt from the book I think you might enjoy, that time in your life when you finally meet that one person who captures your attention like no other. The waltz of love: One of the most incredible experiences in life Then you meet him or her. What an emotionally exciting ...
Views: 2343(3 votes) - Can we Create and Meet Change with Peace, and Clarity? - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Ranjana AppooCan we Create and Meet Change with an Open Heart, a Supportive Mind, Peace, and Clarity? Yes! Yes, especially with our understanding and use of Energy Psychology (for eg. EFT), Energy Medicine and other Practical Stress Management Techniques like the Endorphin Effect Strategies. These tools ...
Views: 2395(3 votes) - Can You Find True Love? - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Leah FriedmanMost young Americans dream of finding true love, getting married and living happily ever after. But the alarming divorce and domestic violence statistics tell a different story. Some statistics show that 49% of all marriages end in divorce and every 15 seconds a woman is severely assaulted by a ...
Views: 1111(3 votes) - Courtship Vs Dating - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Terri SmithThere is a distinct difference between courtship and dating, though many people are not quite aware of it. In fact, many people are not even aware that a courtship even exists. Why should they? Our society has fallen into a habit of dating, then suddenly marrying. Divorce runs rampant, and many ...
Views: 5183(3 votes) - Dealing With Heartbreak - Some Time-tested Methods - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Andrew HunterYou can't believe she dumped you - and took with her your reason for living. Unhappy and disillusioned, you can't seem to find anything to focus on, to give yourself direction. You likely can't think of any feeling worse than what you're going through now, but as time goes by, that feeling will ...
Views: 5313(3 votes) - Hoping You Will Get Back Together after the Breakup? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Just get over it!” “Get past it!” These commonly-given and common-sense responses to our breakup experience just don’t help for some of us. There are many reasons why we are not open to moving on after a heart break (usually in this case we are the Break-ee as opposed to the Break-er; ...
Views: 4435(3 votes) - How Could This Be About Me? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersDear Keith and Maura, I just found your website and podcasts yesterday and they totally resonate with me. I am a very active youthful 55. I was widowed suddenly at 32 with 2 babies. My soulmate died and I was lost and devastated. I banged around for 10 years raising my boys, working and ...
Views: 1527(3 votes) - How to Date Your Husband - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyAfter a few years of marriage, a lot of people find they don’t have anything to talk about but who left their toenails under the couch, and what happened on Grey’s Anatomy. If you’re in a long-term relationship that’s lost its sizzle, now’s the time to figure out how to get that sizzle ...
Views: 1945(3 votes) - How To Heal a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Gustavo CastanerHaving a broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in life and when it happens it seems that you will never get over it. How to heal a broken heart seems even more challenging than the actual heartbreak experience because it is prolonged and re-lived over and over again. The knot in ...
Views: 1808(3 votes) - Looking For God - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Terri MarieI've worked with a lot of master champions. Some have mastered a sport. Some had a skill like ballet. Some have mastered a musical talent or instrument but some of them master everything. They do that by mastering life. They become enlightened. To be in the presence of such a being is to me ...
Views: 1310(3 votes) - Love and Law of Attraction: How loving Myself (Finally!) Got Me the Relationship of My Dreams - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Vania Dimitian"I am so miserable! I am just SO MISERABLE!!" These were the kind of thoughts and feelings I would have on a regualar basis, especially after getting married. Let me take you back a little to give you a clearer picture of my situation. I pretty much came out of my mother's womb a shy and ...
Views: 4988(3 votes) - Love and Relationship Quotes - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Nea Joy Justice“True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” ~Erich Segal “Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery “Some of the biggest challenges in relationships ...
Views: 6243(3 votes) - Loving Unconditionally - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Harold BeckerPerhaps the greatest awareness we can focus upon in our life is the wisdom of unconditional love. It is a simple choice each of us can make that leads to profound change and births a new reality within our present moment, the only moment we ever truly have. It is also a personal choice that ...
Views: 2114(3 votes) - MEDITATION: A TIME FOR LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from joseph namzoffBy Mother Clare Watts Though many people every day all over the world sit on floors, on cushions, on their heels or on chairs in an attempt to enter into some level of inner stillness or broadened consciousness, very few actually ever manage to go very far into that sought-after state. Most ...
Views: 1183(3 votes) - Mental Scan of Potentiality - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Cheri ValentineDating is an opportunity to Get out and socialize. Have an open mind! Stop screening everyone as a potential and likely candidate for the perfect mate and start enjoying people and experiences for the pleasure of them. Start living and being present with the people whom you meet rather than ...
Views: 818(3 votes) - Michael Jackson - His Light Lives On - King of Pop, Legendary Performer, Lover of Humanity - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbFrom the moment Michael Jackson stepped into the limelight, we all knew he was something special. Now that he is dead at age 50, everyone is recounting what great talent he possessed, and specifically, his top-notch singing and dancing. He was the proclaimed King of Pop and a legendary ...
Views: 2389(3 votes) - Picture-Perfect Marriage: 3 Targets Worth Aiming for - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Eric KuhlSome couples tend to look at other marriages and think that they’re fairytale romances: the couple they idolize is happy, healthy, never has anything wrong with them, and seems to have everything going for them. Behind the scenes, however, every relationship has its challenges and is ...
Views: 1887(3 votes) - Relationship Advice - Handling Things and Getting By - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaThe longer I love, the more I see how universally beneficial it is to give someone the dignity of their own experience. I have so many examples where, when I allowed someone to do what they needed to do-no matter how much I thought I knew the solution to their problem - they always seemed to ...
Views: 1702(3 votes) - Signs Your Ex Wants You Back in Their Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Jessica AndrewsBeing in a relationship is a real challenge. Couples often experience ups and downs. For some couples, the downs become too much and they end up separating. Anyone who goes through this knows how traumatizing it is, and at this point in time, it may seem as though your marriage is completely ...
Views: 4964(3 votes) - Talk to a woman - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from R. Paul ElliottTo talk to a woman seems to be one of the most written about subjects in the world. Also other parallel subjects such as, how to meet women, how to talk to girls, countless articles about strategies and plans for getting dates, seduction tips and it seems the list goes on forever. Shades of ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - The Art of Intimacy - Part Two - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellHaving a close relationship with the love of your life is both easy and challenging. If you start off your relationship being close it is much easier to continue this as your relationship grows, but it is never too late to get closer. A key element of a happy and rewarding relationship is ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - The Power of Love - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonThe Power of Love A number of years ago, while attending the Trauma Recovery Certification training, a teacher who worked with troubled youth remarked that by the end of the year she wanted all the children to know that God loves them. In response, I invited her to ponder if a better ...
Views: 1850(3 votes) - The Power of Love - It's So Much More Than You Think It Is! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie So often we believe love comes from others. We believe if we act a certain way and do or not do something will cause others to respond by loving us. We have the ability, right in this moment, to connect with the wonderful, amazing power of LOVE! ...
Views: 2193(3 votes) - The Ugly Side of Frightened Love - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: (From Italy) These last two years I tried to know myself, love myself and hoping to understand that if I don't love myself nobody can do. I tried to practice the path of love and truth and understanding. Everything was ok until I fell in love. After the first part, romance, paradise ...
Views: 1113(3 votes) - VALENTINE SPECIAL: Intimacy, Chemistry, Love & Desire - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2004 from Danish AhmedIntimacy, Chemistry, Love & Desire What is intimacy? I think it's about being ourselves with each other. When we can be completely free, to say whatever we want - no matter how personal or sensitive - then there is intimacy. What is chemistry? I think it's when people feel a certain ...
Views: 1400(3 votes) - What's love got to do with it? part3: "We must grow." - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Eric LittleHey! I know it's a truly a stretch to establish real conversation beyond the superficial as it relates to love and relationships. I will passionately press this topic as far as I must to offer a helpful contribution to the conversation. To those that may be following this conversation I thank ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - 7 Totally Different Ways to Give Big to People (& Movie) - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey All You Big Givers!! The first thing we may think of when we think of giving, is money (or gifts and presents which cost money). However, some of us may feel financially constrained . . . The second thing we may think of when we think of giving, is our time. With fast-paced lifestyles and ...
Views: 2513(18 votes) - ***How to Spot the Bad Guys and Chase Them Away - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerDo you want to be in a relationship with a man who doesn't care what you want and need? I'm going to assume the answer is "no." So I have to ask: Why would you date a man who doesn't care what you want and need? Two of my private coaching clients are struggling with the notion of ...
Views: 1970(5 votes) - ***Why Do Men Change After Sex? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why do men so often change after sex?" asked Shelley in our first phone session. "Tell me what you mean by this. What has been your experience?" I asked her."I meet a guy who I like. We are very attracted to each other - lots of great chemistry. It doesn't take long ...
Views: 10256(5 votes) - 5 Things to Never Say to a Woman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyIf you’ve ever said something you considered to be completely innocent, only to have your wife or girlfriend flip out, you may have stumbled on to one of these taboo topics: 1) “Relax” You may think you’re being helpful, but to us, it feels like you’re being dismissive of how we’re feeling — ...
Views: 2254(10 votes) - Dr. Romance: Stop Reacting and Start Relating - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Richard and I will celebrate our 28th anniversary next month, and we agree there’s no better delight than sharing life with a loving partner, when you get along as well as we do. Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage is all ...
Views: 1673(5 votes) - Look into the heart of Easter and see - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Craig LockLook into the heart of Easter and see THE EASTER MESSAGE Tags: Easter, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, transformation, inspiration, forgiveness, reconciliation INTRODUCTION Humans have a natural desire to understand the cycle of life, death and rebirth . Christianity has its ...
Views: 1094(5 votes) - A Presence of Love - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Harold BeckerWe are forever surrounded by love. From the rays of the sun that nurture and sustain life on our precious planet, to extending a helping hand to another in need, our existence is found within this unifying principle we know in our heart as love. Life itself is the expression of unconditional ...
Views: 2060(12 votes) - Harmony and Love - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Harold BeckerMaintaining harmony under all circumstances is the key to navigating through life. By remaining calm and composed in each moment, we keep life in perspective. We are able to connect with the bigger picture of potential while sorting out appropriate courses of action to address any situation ...
Views: 2366(12 votes) - Oneness of Love - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Harold BeckerThere are moments when we reach beyond our daily affairs, hopes and concerns and unite with the very fabric of life. We may be enjoying a spectacular sunset and our awareness expands and merges into the colors of the sky itself. Or perhaps while quietly humming a sweet melody, we begin vibrating ...
Views: 2176(12 votes) - True Love, Chemistry, and Other Confusing Love Life Issues—7 tips - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIn the 1980s we believed that anything was possible for anyone involving love relationships. Many best-selling books say the same thing, even that the ideal love life, anything you want, is “your birthright,” and all you need to do is follow their advice to fulfill your dreams. Since then, ...
Views: 1895(12 votes) - How to Spot Emotional Unavailability - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Darlene LancerIf you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone emotionally unavailable, you know the pain of not being able to get close to the one you love. They’re evasive, make excuses, or just inept when it comes to talking about feelings or the relationship. Some use anger, criticism, or activities to ...
Views: 2779(7 votes) - Is He Mr. Right? Or Mr. Right Now? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyWe’ve all done it. We’re smack in the middle of a ho-hum, so-so, not going anywhere relationship. But, we don’t break up. We stay. We go out for linguini and clams every Friday night, have a sleepover every Saturday night, and continue on as though we might actually want to be with this ...
Views: 1962(15 votes) - The Worst Thing You Can Do When Your Heart is Broken - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Greg BakerWhen someone breaks your heart, you have an immediate tendency to do the very worst thing possible. It is almost a knee jerk reaction that often hinders your ability to heal and lengthens the time you'll hurt. This article addresses the absolute worst thing you can do when your heart is ...
Views: 3256(2 votes) - *** Emotional Dependency vs. Emotional Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat is Emotional Dependency?Lydia consulted with me because her relationship with her husband, Andrew, was falling apart. Andrew had moved out, stating that he could no longer tolerate Lydia's neediness and constant pull on him to make her feel loved and secure. Now that they were separated, ...
Views: 7661(6 votes) - *** Relationships: Giving Yourself Up Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Margaret PaulYears ago, when on a book tour for our book, "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?", my ex-husband and I had dinner with a couple on the East Coast with whom he had become friends. I connected with Allison (not her real name) immediately. Warm and open, I could see that she was ...
Views: 5642(8 votes) - ***Four Ways to Flirt with Flair and Class - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerNo matter your age, the way to connect with a man in the "I think you're hot and would be interested in going out with you" way is to flirt. When I suggest that to the over-40 women in my dating workshops and coaching programs, I can see them cringe. Most of these otherwise outgoing women ...
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