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- Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteIn the movie Date Night, Tina Fey and Steve Carrell play a couple struggling to revive the romance of the early days of their relationship. When they confront this issue, they turn to fantasies as one way to re-ignite the spark. Steve confesses that his fantasy is to be with 3 other women, to ...
Views: 3869(2 votes) - ***Compatibility in Marriage: The Core Values of Love - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the past 30 years, we have learned much about what makes great marriages tick – about what makes them successful. Even in spite of ominous odds from time to time, the best marriages survive and thrive, and we know why! They survive and thrive ...
Views: 3864(8 votes) - How To Survive In An Unhappy Marriage: How To Be Happy In An Unhappy Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Survive In An Unhappy Marriage: How To Be Happy In An Unhappy Relationship Married and feeling desperate, disappointed, discouraged and unhappy is not what most couples signed up for when they said "I do". Married and dealing with infidelity, loneliness, low self-esteem, lack of ...
Views: 3860 - My Husband Says I Don't Listen To Him: Steps To Becoming A Better Listener - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says I Don't Listen To Him: Steps To Becoming A Better Listener "You never listen to me...I've asked you a thousand times to let me know when you can't pick the kids up from daycare!" In my work with couples, it is common to hear one person accuse the other of "not listening." ...
Views: 3858 - ***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: 3856(3 votes) - ***The Fast Track to Falling in Love - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Falling in love does not have to be complicated. Sometimes it is as simple as meeting someone for the first time, falling head over heals in love with them and spending a lifetime together. It can be just that simple! Several days ago, we ...
Views: 3848(44 votes) - ***Where have my civil liberties gone? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. My wife and I had a wonderful trip to the Los Angeles area last week. We enjoyed the sun and fun – even rented a convertible. The ocean off Malibu Beach and Santa Monica was grand and glorious – resplendent in sunshine. We got married on ...
Views: 3842(14 votes) - ***Having Children Is Not The Purpose of Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In the last several years a great deal has been reported about the purpose of marriage, lamenting the fact that Americans no longer consider children among the most important purposes of marriage. While most experts are concluding that this is a ...
Views: 3841(27 votes) - The Only Relationship Article You Will Ever Have To Read (Really) - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from William CottringerThe Only Relationship Article You Will Ever Have To Read (Really) By Bill Cottringer “Good relationships are when your head, heart and hands agree most of the time and besides it doesn’t matter quite that much.” ~The author. Centuries of research would agree that relationships fail ...
Views: 3836(3 votes) - ***The Recipe for Finding Love Again - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We know how you feel! Starting over is really difficult when it comes to love and marriage. Getting a divorce, breaking up, or losing the one you love due to their death can be overwhelmingly painful. The simple truth is this – you entered into ...
Views: 3830(35 votes) - ***Thank the Angels in New York City and Philadelphia - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We are currently on an East Coast swing promoting our new book, Building a Love that Lasts: The Seven Surprising Secrets of Successful Marriage (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2010, available wherever books are sold). We have had multiple radio and TV ...
Views: 3823(37 votes) - Soul Dance or Ego Dance: Attracting and Creating Fulfilling Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Sunil AhujaAre you looking for that perfect relationship, or is your relationship not quite as perfect as you want it to be? That's because our intimate relationships are mostly based on fantasy -- a subconscious, idealized image, and a belief that a partner that matches this fantasy image will bring us ...
Views: 3815 - I Suspect My Husband Is Cheating but I Have No Proof: How to Confront a Cheating Spouse with No Proof - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyI Suspect My Husband Is Cheating but I Have No Proof: How to Confront a Cheating Spouse with No Proof Have you found irrefutable proof that the love of your life is cheating on you? Wondering how to confront a cheating spouse? Sometimes it is best to have a game plan in mind before heading ...
Views: 3810 - How to Keep Your Man Interested in the Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraDo you find it hard to keep the relationship with your man and afraid that you are losing the connection with him? Keeping a relationship is hard but if you really love your man, it is important to put an effort to find out what do men want and how to keep your man interested. Love him. Of ...
Views: 3807(1 vote) - Biblical Marriage Separation Advice - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Michael and Wanda CollinsNeed marriage separation advice? Does the thought of separating from your spouse sound like a good idea? Well, unfortunately my friend, everything that sounds good is not good. As a Christian, you must be very careful that you are being led by the Holy Spirit and Godly principals rather than by ...
Views: 3803 - Figure Out What You Want And Learn How To Ask For It - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonMany people never succeed in this seemingly simple task. Our minds misdirect us. We frequently think we know what we want only to discover that upon achieving or receiving it that we are still not as happy as we would wish to be. At other times we know what we would like but are too afraid to ...
Views: 3802 - ***From Prague with Love - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Here we go again – interviewing successfully married couples around the world! This time we have made a return visit to Europe and are pleased to say that we have added two countries we have not been in before – Andorra and the Czech Republic! In ...
Views: 3800(20 votes) - ***The Real Truth About Divorce Rates - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There is an old saying among those who specialize in statistical data, and it goes like this – “Statistics are for liars and damn liars.” The famous Missourian, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) said it even better when he opined “It ain’t what you don’t ...
Views: 3796(28 votes) - If We're Honest About Physical Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamWe did an online poll for my visit with on-air personalities Woody & Jim today on 107.5 The River in Nashville. The question was, “Which is most important to you?” The choices were: 1) your mate takes care of his/her body and keeps looking good, 2) your mate fulfills your sexual desires but lets ...
Views: 3795(2 votes) - Who's *Really* Running Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachFrom my clinical training, research, and experience as a family-systems therapist since 1979, I have come to believe that normal human personalities – like yours – are composed of a group of unique, talented “subselves” or “parts (discrete brain regions). This “inner family” of subselves acts ...
Views: 3794 - Problems Faced by Wealthy Marriages - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe Beam“Our problem,” he said, “is that everyone in my life listens to what I say and does what I tell them. Then I come home and it doesn’t work that way with my wife. I don’t like that.” She didn’t either. The comment was neither unexpected nor unusual. In workshops for marriages in crisis, ...
Views: 3791(1 vote) - Date Night is Not Optional - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Laura M. BrothersonA while back a guy friend came up to me at church and said he had some receipts for me to reimburse. I looked at him like “What are you talking about?” and he said, “You know…babysitting receipts. You said you’d cover the babysitting if I’d start taking my ...
Views: 3782 - A Disappointing Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Paula FriedrichsenOn my drive home from a recent visit with my folks in the Los Angeles area, I passed by a condominium construction site. The almost-finished condos were being built on the side of a mountain and promised stunning views of the San Fernando Valley. As I drove past I imagined how delightful it ...
Views: 3781 - Love and Compatibility based on the Zodiac signs - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Alvin YapIn Chinese Astrology known as Four Pillars of Destiny, a person’s birth chart or Ba Zi is governed by four pillars representing the energies we are infused with at the time of our birth. These pillars are embedded with our destiny codes which comprises the five elements of the universe i.e. ...
Views: 3773 - Relationships, Boundaries, and Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from nancy traversSocial networks have injected an interesting new aspect into our lives and relationships. Today, we’re all living very publically. We’re our own paparazzi and gossip magazine, updating the web with every little thought, piece of drama, and embarrassing picture of friends. Our boundaries are very ...
Views: 3759 - Addiction Recovery Tools: Why You Want to Learn to Forgive in Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough forgiveness is an important part of working through feelings, and thus, a tool of recovery and the healing process, it is an often neglected topic. People often erroneously equate forgiveness with forgetting. The best definition that I ever heard for forgiveness is simply "giving up ...
Views: 3755(2 votes) - My Wife Doesn't Want To Spend Time With Me: How To Convince My Wife To Spend Time With Me - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Wife Doesn't Want To Spend Time With Me: How To Convince My Wife To Spend Time With Me "My wife doesn't want to spend time with me," said the confused husband. It's how you're feeling right now, isn't it? Your wife is avoiding you. It feels as though she's doing whatever she can to not be ...
Views: 3755 - Honeymoon Planning: Tips for Planning the Best Trip - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Rasel KhanAfter spending months planning your wedding, going on a honeymoon is a welcome respite. For most couples it is usually the trip of a lifetime because it is the first one they take together. Although it sounds fun, the planning of a honeymoon can be stressful. Here are some tips that will come ...
Views: 3753 - Is Staying With a Cheating Partner a Sign of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2018 from C Mellie SmithWhen you are in a relationship one of the worse crimes your Partner can commit is to cheat on you, it is quite heartbreaking no matter the reason. Before you experience it firsthand your go-to reaction would probably be to deal with said partner and give them the boot. All this probably ...
Views: 3753 - My Husband Always Comes Home Late: What To Do When Your Husband Comes Home Late And Drunk - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Always Comes Home Late: What To Do When Your Husband Comes Home Late And Drunk Are you tired of your marriage relationship in its present state? Do you feel you've given until you can't give anymore? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then I want you to do one ...
Views: 3753 - Why Does Infatuation get Such a Bad Rap? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Elizabeth E GeorgeInfatuation is a little like money. Money represents value, a necessary resource in our society. Whether it is good or bad depends not on the money, but on how the money is used. In the hands of a terrorist it yields mayhem, destruction and death. But, with good intent and actions it can ...
Views: 3748 - A Recipe for The Blended Family - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Lee BlockThis is a recipe that is more common every day. It can be delicious or a complete disaster. The base ingredients are pretty standard, although sometimes there are a few variations. Here is the recipe for a blended family. Children. The children are a key ingredient. They may be primary ...
Views: 3737 - Relationship Anxiety: Intuition or Fear? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulA subset topic of the million-dollar question – is my anxiety/doubt evidence that my truth is that I’m with the wrong partner or does it mean something else? – is the issue of intuition versus anxiety. In other words, embedded inside every question of the mind suffering from relationship ...
Views: 3734 - Husband Picks Fights Over Nothing: When Your Husband Keeps Picking Fights with You - He Purposely Starts Fights - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Henry JosephHusband Picks Fights Over Nothing: When Your Husband Keeps Picking Fights with You - He Purposely Starts Fights One of the biggest contributors to divorce is fatigue and emotional exhaustion. Couples allow things to get so bad that by the time meaningful intervention is sought one or both are ...
Views: 3730 - 5 Fabulous Fall Wedding Color Combinations - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jeff FainPicking out your wedding color combination is key to getting started with your wedding planning. Although bridesmaids dresses and décor may be the first thing on your shopping list, wedding invitations will be the first thing the guests see of your wedding theme and colors. Make sure to ...
Views: 3713 - How to Refresh Your Marriage Through Sensual and Healing Touch - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Maya SilvermanLiving in the stressful world that we do it can be hard to set aside time to keep your marriage fresh and lively, but it’s important to let your partner know that you appreciate them. You can refresh your marriage by finding a way to calm things down and bring you and your partner closer ...
Views: 3711(3 votes) - ***Should You Try To Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have said for many years, “Most marriages and relationships can be saved, but not all!” And our corollary has always been – “Most marriages and relationships are worth saving, but not all!” Here’s what we mean. In the case of abuse – sexual, ...
Views: 3700(30 votes) - How to Romance Your Wife - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Maya SilvermanThere are many things you can do when looking to romance your wife. To give your wife a special romantic evening you might want to start with a candle lit dinner, perhaps with some calm, quiet music playing, and then move on to a warm bubble bath, followed by a relaxing massage. What woman could ...
Views: 3699(2 votes) - Marriage: A social responsibility and way of peaceful life. - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Imran AzizMarriage can be defined as an agreement between two people, of opposite sex, to live together legally and to pay each other respect in every regard. Scholars are of the view that marriage is of utmost importance in every persons’ life as it help in curtailing many social problems. Without ...
Views: 3682 - ***The Health Benefits of Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The health benefits of marriage, both physical and emotional, have been well documented since the 1850’s when a British epidemiologist by the name of William Farr concluded that the unmarried die “in undue proportion” to those who are married. He ...
Views: 3678(21 votes) - Real Marriage Secrets – The In-Law Intrusion Solution - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Mark ThompsonOne major problem in marriages across the United States is the in-law intrusion. What this means is somewhere between the time their child was living at home and after the moment he/she said ‘I do.’ to their new spouse, the parents never gained the understanding that their child now has a new ...
Views: 3674 - Couple Communication: Can You Really Not Communicate? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy FergusonI often hear couples complain that they cannot talk about anything. Does that really happen? Think about what would happen in your relationship if you really, literally could not talk to your spouse--about anything. How would you exchange information about work, daily routines, groceries and ...
Views: 3672(1 vote) - My Husband Looks At Me With Disgust: My Husband Looks At Me Like He Hates Me - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Looks At Me With Disgust: My Husband Looks At Me Like He Hates Me Every wife would like to enjoy a blissful marriage. Hence if your husband no longer loves you, you are bound to be greatly disappointed. You may begin to wonder what could have gone wrong. Where did you mess things ...
Views: 3666 - How To Handle Extramarital Affairs - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Deborah LindstromEverybody who gets married understands that the relationship is strictly between the two of them involved. It is not expected that the relationship would be shared between more than two persons. This is one of the most closely guarded unions. The man expects no other person to occupy the same ...
Views: 3652(2 votes) - Marriage, Monogamy, and Infidelity: 7 Varieties of Secretly Non-monogamous Marriage Partners - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA happy, monogamous, life-long, traditional marriage is almost universally desired, yet has been proven time and time again through high divorce and infidelity rates and legions of unhappy couples to be, in most cases, an idealistic, unrealistic notion trumped by the reality of human ...
Views: 3652(6 votes) - ***Make Love Your New Years Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. This is the time of the year when so many of us make promises to ourselves and to others that we rarely ever keep! These so-called “New Year’s Resolutions” sound good when we make them but, all too often, we ignore them by Valentine’s Day. You ...
Views: 3651(36 votes) - ***Tiger Woods in the Age of Infidelity - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As you know, infidelity stories were at an all-time high in the media this year—from former Senator John Edwards and South Carolina Governor Terry Sanford to Late Night host David Letterman and Golfer Tiger Woods. It’s enough to make many people ...
Views: 3640(36 votes) - ***Are You Scaring Away Your Chance At Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzAre You Scaring Away Your Chance At Love? By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Several months ago we penned an article entitled, “Great Love Is Best Not Rushed.” Our principle theme was this – in the beginning of a budding love relationship, don’t get in a hurry in your quest for ...
Views: 3638(38 votes) - My Wife Is Very Jealous and Controlling: How to Deal with an Extremely Possessive Wife - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Wife Is Very Jealous and Controlling: How to Deal with an Extremely Possessive Wife Jealous wives can be a terrible liability. For some women where this trait is especially strong, it can be a great source of embarrassment for their husbands. Indeed, the green-eyed monster is a two-edged ...
Views: 3630 - Emotional Intimacy Starts With Touching - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Shela DeanTouch is essential to intimacy. Okay, I know you think I've just stated the obvious but I'm not talking about that kind of intimacy. I'm talking about emotional intimacy and the hand holding, arms around the waist, bear hugging, back rubbing, cheek kissing, fist bumping, high fiving, shoulder ...
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