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You’ve been told it’s death to your relationship but I’m going to give you three reasons why, when done right, keeping score is good for your relationship.
1. It’s a human nature “lemon” so you might as well make lemonade. Mother Teresa and Gandhi aside, we all keep score. It’s human nature ... Views: 1851
Seven Ways to a Successful Psychic Reading
A psychic reading is an open channel of energies between yourself and your psychic. Consequently, your attitude and approach to the reading is as important as the psychic reader's intention.
1. Have a list of questions ready for the reading. It ... Views: 1851
Heterosexual’s don’t advertise their sexuality, why should I?
Like any good lesbian, Jen was innocently strolling the aisles of Target one Sunday afternoon with her partner Sally, when they ran into her co-worker, John. Jen says, “Hey John. How are you?” “Great,” he replies while looking at ... Views: 1851
The 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
The TAO says:
“The softness and yielding of water overcomes the hardness and strength of stone”
TAOISM is a chinese philosophy which advocates simply the way and order of the Universe.
Through stillness and receptivity (feminine or yin) natural intuition guides us in knowing when to act and ... Views: 1850
Probably the most prevalent question I’m asked in my counseling practice is “Where is love?” Clients want to know why they can’t find a successful life partnership, why a friend or family member won’t respond as they would like, even why they don’t love themselves. In a perfect world, love ... Views: 1850
I was recently sitting in my favorite coffee shop, and remembering my dear friend who used to meet me there and who died not long ago. As I get older, I’m experiencing more and more loss, and so are my friends of a similar age. Those of us who survive loss still have to “keep calm ... Views: 1848
Nothing is more painful and crushing than finding out the partner you promised to have and hold forever has cheated and lied to you. It can ton feel like your whole world has come crashing down like a ton of bricks. Feelings of anger, fear and hurt can flood your system. Along with the ... Views: 1848
By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts.
Recently, we traveled again to Europe to conduct more interviews with successfully married couples. Since we had not been to France in several years, we were beginning to believe the media reports about how the French did not like Americans. So, we ... Views: 1846
Truth: Sooner or later, even sex with someone you love can become a routine.
Sex seems to promise so much. Skin aflame with unbearable bliss. Sobbing embraces of vulnerable rapture. Transcendent merger as utter oneness. But usually, sex is fairly mundane.
Men get hard, pump and grunt, squirt ... Views: 1846
Seeking love keeps you from the awareness that you already have it - that you are it. -- Bryon Katie
Post-Dramatic Valentine’s Day Suffering Syndrome (PDVSS) is a syndrome that I made up to describe the 25 years of suffering that characterized my life, especially around February the 14th. ... Views: 1846
How a person responds to a question can articulate a great deal. From how swift they answer, to how they handle the pressure, to their specific reply. Guys who give awkward responses usually handle those precise situations clumsy. A correct question can draw out certain features in a guy. Here ... Views: 1845
You may not realize it, but more than anything, that special man in your life wants to feel like you appreciate, respect, and accept him for who he is as a man. With that he’ll feel understood and understanding is–at least for him–the ultimate gift you can give him.
Here’s an idea for a gift ... Views: 1845
The title of a great and popular old Off-Broadway play captures one of the most common sentiments I've seen when working with distressed couples: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.
If you have discovered that for some reason you and your partner are no longer growing together as a couple, ... Views: 1844
Financial Abuse – Relationship Advice for a Financially Controlling Husband / Wife:
Financial conflict causes a great deal of unhappiness and tension in relationships. I received this email last week and they have given me permission to share it, here is the advice I gave Emily (name changed) ... Views: 1843
It is normally to hear people talk about the things they wish to start going. We hear it so much it becomes dull to our ears. We learn to ignore those statements. It makes no logical sense for us to encourage a person speaking of the things they ought to be doing. We already know by the ... Views: 1842
Little Things That Can Help a Good Relationship Stay That Way
By Bill Cottringer
“A man's sense of self is defined through his ability to achieve results; a woman's sense of self is defined through her feelings and the quality of her relationships.” ~John Gray.
...but John Gray’s ... Views: 1842
Relationships between man and woman are one of the great mysteries of our world. A mystery can never be explained, can never be reduced to logical interpretation and can never be rationally understood. Love is a very fragile phenomenon because what has real intrinsic value in the world is very ... Views: 1841
The love compatibility factor is critically important to all successful loving relationships. It is our profound belief based on 25+ years of research on love and marriage that seven core values make up the love compatibility necessary to have a lasting and successful relationship or ... Views: 1840
The Holidays is such a special time for me. It is all about the light of joy in my heart and my desire is to share that light with others. This time of year I start thinking about what I accomplished this past year, and what I want next year to look like. I start plotting and planning what I ... Views: 1839
By: Stan Popovich
1. Learn to communicate with your doctor and loved ones. Talk with your doctors on a regular basis so you can be informed of how to help your loved one deal with his illness. When you're at home, get into the habit of listening to your loved one and giving him advice on ways ... Views: 1837
Conscious Discernment:Distinguishing Your Values
The essential foundation for distinguishing who you are begins with recognizing, appreciating and honoring your prized individuality. Although this may sound simplistic, it is highly significant because oftentimes we are conditioned to give ... Views: 1837
Why do couples struggle to stay intimate?
This is a question that baffled me when I started working in this field. Many women would say to me “what do I do when the feelings in a marriage are gone?” or men I work with to save their marriage would share “when a marriage is over to one person can ... Views: 1837
The room is filled with people. Old, young, men, women, different styles, different postures, open curious faces, closed sceptical ones, intent, cautious, waiting. Bert Hellinger sits calmly at the front of the large, airy room, the well-known smile resting comfortably on his face. We have come ... Views: 1836
EXPECTATIONS ABOUT PARTNERS AND RELATIONSHIPS
We all have expectations about partners and relationships, and this is natural. However, if you hold on to unrealistic expectations hoping that they will be fulfilled, you are likely to harm your relationships. Becoming aware of your expectations ... Views: 1835
LOVE HAS THE POWER TO CAST OUT ALL FEAR
In absolutely everything we think and do there are only two positions to think and act from. We can choose (consciously or unconsciously) between love or fear. When we act out of fear we literally create the experiences and conditions in our external ... Views: 1835
Often times partners share their wondering about how exclusivity, monogamy, and fidelity is possible in a longterm relationship. It is usually the male partners who pose this question when their female counterpart is not present.
I appreciate their honesty, risk and willingness to explore ... Views: 1834
This article will talk about the number 1 truth about men, and will also answer the question of what do men want in a wife. Upon reading this article you will discover the most crucial thing about men and what they desperately need in a relationship no matter what. Without this, there's a good ... Views: 1834
“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying “‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah saying:
The voice of the one crying in the wilderness:
Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His path ... Views: 1832
Chances of getting back together after a break up; When you have been dumped by your girlfriend you may feel like you need to get her back right away or you will lose them forever. This is the wrong decision to take because your ex does not want to hear from you now. She left to get away from ... Views: 1831
Do you constantly find yourself saying "my relationship is falling apart because of my jealousy?” Do you find yourself getting jealous over your boyfriend's female friends? Maybe you are going crazy over the sheer number of his female co-workers. Although you trust your boyfriend, you really ... Views: 1831
Cool Passion
There is a case for arranged marriages says Rehana Matri. “Arranged marriages, even if the couples get engaged and get to know each other, are not marriages of the heart but of the brain. And so they are missing that fire that love marriages bring with them from day one. Some fires ... Views: 1831
The “One and Only” does exist?
In my opinion, this concept is the product of western civilization which assumes that you simply have to find your “true love”, progress your way through to the wedding ceremony; then you are primed to live “Happily Ever After”. The main emphasis is on the ... Views: 1830
Daily Insight from the Story of The Little Prince
Whenever we experience a chronic difficulty relating to another person, it's a mirror of unresolved issues within ourselves.
If we fight with another person, it reflects the fact we are fighting with ourselves internally.
The issue here ... Views: 1830
Ok, if you’re not a Pink Floyd fan – and/or haven’t listened to the Dark Side Of The Moon album (it’s been pointed out to me recently, by the way, how badly I’m dating myself by even using the term “album”) – this article may take you a bit more time to get in the groove of.
There’s a song ... Views: 1829
Different women have different reasons but it's a very well known fact that a lot of women out there have a tendency to fake their orgasms on a regular basis. If a girl is faking orgasms around you then it's more than obvious that she is not getting what she expects from you and she is not able ... Views: 1829
A Deeper Look at Relationships
In my talk with Julie this morning the subject of respect and just plain good manners, or lack of them, came up. I’ve had the same talk in the last four days with three other people, all of whom are either married or living together in committed ... Views: 1828
If you want to put up photo prints on the walls of your home, or give them as gifts for other people, then the chances are that you’ll spend a great deal of time going from shop to shop looking through row after row of canvas prints without managing to find something that’s just right. There is ... Views: 1828
We have all heard the expression “Know Thyself”. It is considered very sage advise, and yet how much more powerful and profound might be the injunction “Love Thyself”? Spring carries with it a the tremendous focus on romantic love (or lack thereof). It can be a difficult time for many of us. ... Views: 1827
Have you ever wanted more attention from a man?
Does it feel like you can never get enough sometimes?
Well I know just how you feel!
It's both fabulous and frustrating to want MORE in love.
The problem is that this desire for more can lead to smothering out the flames of attraction ... Views: 1826
Did you know that there are many ways to "get my girlfriend back" you can try? Out of those many, there are a few that will work sometimes. There will be fewer still that work most of the time. When you combine some of the better methods for getting her back with a few changes in yourself you ... Views: 1824
To love without conditions or requirements is often spoken about when it comes to evolved or adult relationships. And then there are also other needs that can come into this, such as; acceptance, approval, appreciation, respect, attention and many others.
To be loved by another and to have ... Views: 1822
Often, we all have one or two areas in our life where our hearts feel
heavy. This could be any area which is important to you. Your heart
could feel heavy with regards to relationships, finances, career or
perhaps family issues.
What if, for the next 4 weeks, we all took responsibility ... Views: 1821
Online dating... it's a love hate relationship isn't it? I'm sure you've heard of all the horror stories about online dating... girls being cheated, men spamming your inboxes and men who just wants to have fun... and I don't blame you for freaking out after hearing so many horror stories.
I ... Views: 1821
Life is meant to be a love affair, an actual love affair. Life, as it truly is, is, in fact, a love affair. Now you can choose whether or not to experience life as such, whether or not to join in the dance. But no matter what, life itself always remains a true love affair, an intimate dance ... Views: 1821
No harm no foul they say about the little white lies we all tell. Yet what do we do whenever we find ourselves in compromising situations? How do we disguise the lies we tell in the name of, or for the sake of "love"? Love lies in disguise. Kept a secret so as not to rock the boat, we stuff how ... Views: 1820
Human beings always want what they don’t have instead of appreciating what they’ve got. We are always focused on our lack of something instead of our abundance of something. We always want what someone else has instead of enjoying what we have. We are always comparing our stuff to someone ... Views: 1819
Women beware of men who feel inferior to you. Men that feel like they are inferior are deadly and their thinking process can be very twisted. It does not take much to set them off because they have a hairline trigger mindset. The inferior man always thinks that everyone is against him. They are ... Views: 1818
Separated Husband Wants To Be Friends: My Husband Only Wants to Act like My Friend While We're Separated
Is separation good for marriage?
The answer to this question is much simpler than you think. That's not to say that making the decision and taking the necessary steps is easy. If your ... Views: 1818
In November 2008, I felt ready to go to the next stage in my public speaking.
As I started to focus on leadership, in my mind I could suddenly project myself towards the future into a world of management and leadership much more efficient and compassionate, human and effective, than what I ... Views: 1817