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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Banish Those Break-Up Blues - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Patrick BanksBreaking up with someone who means a lot to you is hard to do. But you might have been given no option. Whether you are on the receiving end of being dumped or whether you caught your partner out with someone else, heartbreak sucks. It can be very difficult to get over the pain of losing ...
Views: 1760 - Bank Account Mergers: Yours, Mine or Ours? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Liz Zuliani8 April 2011. You can be in a relationship and still be single, financially. Couples in long term and serious relationships who put off marriage for their careers and a myriad of other reasons, don’t think twice about neglecting to discuss joint financial arrangements – or bank ...
Views: 731 - BASIC RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Robert NajemyWHAT HAPPENED? We were so suited for each other, so in love, so happy together. We had so many dreams. Our first moments together were full of joy, happiness and the excitement of being close to someone who loved us and understood us. We were so sure that we would live "happily ever after." We ...
Views: 1485 - Battle between Love and Hate - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Ann YangLove and hate sound like opposites but they're not at all. What is the opposite of love? Love is a feeling of connection, oneness, harmony with another person or a place, thing or spiritual ideal. The feeling of love feels like an emotional bond with whomever or whatever we love. At its ...
Views: 1027 - Be a Man Magnet With This Secret Weapon - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Kara OhIs shyness or insecurity keeping you from meeting your soul mate? Here’s a simple way to become more confident and start having more fun. Men agree that one of the most attractive qualities in a woman is when she’s self-assured, likes herself, is comfortable with who she is, likes how she ...
Views: 5879 - Be Authentic! This is a MUST if You Want to Succeed Having an Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Doron GilBeing authentic is a MUST in order to develop a successful intimate relationship. Unfortunately, not many are authentic. In this article I explain why it is so difficult for so many to be authentic, and what you can do to enhance your authenticity and thereby your relationships. WHAT DOES ...
Views: 1746 - Be Aware: If Your Expectations Are Based on Social Conventions they Might Harm Your Relationships! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Doron GilYou probably have expectations from partners and relationships. They add some “juice” to the relationship: you expect things to happen, you fantasize about them, and you make an effort to ensure they will “come true”. When this happens – it’s wonderful. But expectations might harm a ...
Views: 1205 - Be Aware: Self-Sacrifice, Neediness and “Being there” for Your Partner Might Harm Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Doron GilIf you are single looking for a partner and your friends ask: “Do you want a relationship?” you certainly answer affirmatively. But often, once you have one, something odd happens: you give up and ignore your own will. You tell yourself: “I have a relationship - and that’s what matters! Do ...
Views: 1440 - Be Aware: Traits You Deny and Reject in You, You Project onto Your Partners and Sabotage Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Doron GilThere are many traits you are NOT AWARE of which control your attitudes, thinking, reactions and behaviors in your relationships. These usually are traits which you perceive to be “negative”; which you are afraid might bring criticism upon you; disrespect; rejection and abandonment. As long ...
Views: 1424 - Be Aware: When Your Desire for Love is Driven by Neediness & Dependency it Harms the Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Doron GilIntroduction Many “fall for” others who are unavailable, giving themselves totally, as if there is no tomorrow, ignoring warning signs – even the most obvious ones – believing they have found “the love of their life”, only to become disillusioned time and again – and to jump in with another ...
Views: 1692 - Be Consistent - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Ron BroussardJason is a longtime Imagine student... he's used my techniques to create success in his life a few years ago... but recently the economic downturn threw him for a loop. He got laid off... something he wasn't expecting and it happened just as he was preparing to get married. Jason ...
Views: 1753 - Be Empathetic Not Sympathetic - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Steve DavisAs leaders, we are often called to help people get perspective and to see and move through apparent inner and outer limitations. During this process, people will sometimes experience emotional reactions as they face challenges in their personal and professional lives. Our conditioning might ...
Views: 2402 - BE FREE: A Formula for Releasing a Person - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Lisa CaroselliWhen you’re dating spiritually, breaking up isn’t as hard to do. I say as hard because there is always a grieving period where we need to release the attachment we have to that person. If we do not recognize this, we may either stay attached or we may build a wall against future relationships to ...
Views: 3157 - Be the Master of Your Universe—Without Bloodshed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonSummer blockbusters are full of Masters of the Universe—Superheroes/heroines, Emperors and Kings—in righteous battle. And, when someone storms your castle – be that of your thoughts, your actions, your behavior—don’t you defend it with all your might? “You’re wrong!” “You messed up, not me!” “I ...
Views: 1595 - Be The Right Valentine 365 Days - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Anita JacksonFor you to be the right Valentine 365 Day it is important to make love work in your relationship. Staying true to yourself, is one of the most important pieces of relationship advice that I would give. You must know what you want. You must know how you want your relationship to be. You must use ...
Views: 1260 - BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE - by Submitted on May 19, 2020 from Emma ViglucciDoes it feel like we are turning a leaf to you? It feels like that to me, so grateful, though we are still dealing with significant restrictions around here. I know some are feeling burnt out with all pandemic related topics and impact. I know some are enjoying aspects of the temporary new ...
Views: 912 - Be Your Own Life Coach: Use the Push-Pull Relationship Theory - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamSometimes when a couple enters into a new stage of their relationship it can become very difficult to maintain an open and healthy line of communication. Through every phase of any relationship the ability to communicate is essential. Sometimes as the relationship grows and moves forward into ...
Views: 6861 - Be Your Own Relationships’ Coach and Become Empowered to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Doron GilEngaging coaches in your personal and professional life has become a trend: more and more seek the advice and services of one coach or another, be it for lack of time, lack of experience, inability to make the right choices by yourself or just a symbol of status (just like having a personal ...
Views: 1438 - Be Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsStatistics say men lie five times more often than women. (Now ask yourself, is that true, or did I just make it up?) And despite human progress and enlightened times, we're still slaves to our genes. Males are hardwired to impress women. Watch the elaborate dances some birds go through to win ...
Views: 1243 - Be “The Artist” of Your Relationship Success Story - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Doron GilYou may be trying for a long time now to find a partner (if you are still single) with whom to develop a successful relationship, or to develop a satisfying one (if you already have a partner). In order to succeed you have probably read advice columns about dating and relationships. Listened ...
Views: 1507 - Beating Depression Over A Break Up - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Andrew HunterAre you depressed because of a breakup? If so, then I feel for the pain you are going through. Going through a breakup can be tricky. While your whole world is turned upside down, you are at loss as what to do next. If you are going through a depression due to a break up, find out what you can ...
Views: 608 - Beauty Fish in Aquarium - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Minora zumeyBeginning Get Beauty Fish in Aquarium Fish keeping can be a very rewarding hobby. Since more and more fish keepers and enthusiasts are growing in number and interest, the need to teach and provide sufficient information on tropical fish for tanks is becoming more important and in demand. A ...
Views: 695 - BECOME ALMIGHTY - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWe are extremely powerful creatures created in God’s semblance. As we are all universally interconnected as energy and matter in the physical universe, we are omnipresent (present everywhere), omniscient (all knowing), omnipotent (all powerful) and we are Love itself. Now that is ...
Views: 826 - Become Aware of Messages Which Affect You! Don’t Let Them Harm Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Doron GilThere are many messages you have UNCONSCIOUSLY internalized while growing up, which drive you to behave in self-sabotaging ways with your partners. DANNY (Example 1) Nathalie accuses Danny of not expressing his love for her. He doesn’t hug her; he doesn’t tell her that he loves her. She ...
Views: 1353 - Become Aware of Your Perception of Reality: Don’t Let it Harm Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION You and your partner react and behave in your relationship each from your own Perception of Reality – your personal view point of how things “should be”. Your perceptions are affected by many factors you have internalized over the years while growing up. As long as you are NOT ...
Views: 2894 - Becoming A Father For The First Time - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Francis HoseinYou have just learnt the news and you are not sure how to act because you know somehow your life will not be the same. You ask yourself the question;” Am I ready for this” and no matter how much you say yes you never know until it happens to you. Questioning You may find ...
Views: 2160 - Becoming A Father For The Second Time - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Francis HoseinSo you know what it was the first time and how much you were ask form within you to have a child, now you are ready to do it again because you realize how much your life is for the better. What really matters You realize what really matters in life is family and you decide to have another ...
Views: 5462 - Becoming Aware of How You Hurt Yourself is a Key to Improving Your Life & Relationships - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction If you feel there is something in the way you “do” life, your attitudes and the way you behave that hurts your well-being and happiness, becoming aware of what you were not aware of until now is the key to initiate a conscious change in your behavioral patterns, tendencies and ...
Views: 1229 - Bedroom Tips For Married Couples: How To Make Married Life Romantic - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesBedroom Tips For Married Couples: How To Make Married Life Romantic Many new marriages/relationships are naturally passionate: Yearning for one another when not together, frequent and intense love-making, communicating your feelings through touch and sex. But for many couples, the ...
Views: 852 - Before You Give Someone Advice, Try This First - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomWhen our kids were growing up I (Charlie) used to get teased a lot by them for being optimistic so much of the time. They used to accuse me of denying the reality of how hard life could sometimes be whenever I would share a hopeful attitude about a difficulty that they were struggling with. It's ...
Views: 1130 - Before You Try to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Dean KnightI wanted to start off by explaining a few facts you need to understand before we begin our journey together. I am not a psychologist nor am I a philosopher. I do not hold a college degree of any kind. I am not a teacher, a mentor, or a role model and make no claims to be such. I am not a ...
Views: 1637 - Behavior Patterns Happy Couples Share - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from nancy traversI’ve been talking the last couple of weeks about happy couples. Although everyone’s different, there are certain patterns that recur among those who have solid, happy relationships. They’re friends, they laugh together, they pay attention to one another, and they communicate well. What ...
Views: 1115 - Behind The Scenes: The Reality Of A Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Cherry Norris"Tell me something bad," my client whined. "I love reading your newsletters and reading about your fabulous life and seeing how happy you are with your husband. But sometimes I really don't want to hear about it! Especially when I'm having so much difficulty. So tell me something that's not ...
Views: 1352 - Being Acknowledged - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Gregory DrambourLast week on a Sedona Vortex experience I said something that penetrated deeply through me and my clients: “There is nothing more powerful than an acknowledged human being.” Wow! I am still trying to absorb that awesome statement. Of course, this was coming from the Old Ones so I ...
Views: 2903 - Being Authentic on First Date: Can it Lead to Developing a Successful Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction Even if you perceive yourself to be an open, honest and authentic person, if you are not alert to your date and don’t keep any boundaries during first date, you might sabotage any possibility of extending the date into a relationship. Being an open person doesn’t mean you don’t ...
Views: 2414 - Being Dumped Sucks – How You Can Get Over It - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Chris RobertsThere are many reasons why people are being dumped. You would never know if a relationship can last as it may look fine at the moment. But whatever may be the reason, you need to get over the bad experience as soon as you can. Life presents its own challenges to face in different forms. This is ...
Views: 5903 - Being Friends With Your Ex Boyfriend - Should I Be Friends With Him to Win Him Back? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Michael UadialeIf you are thinking about being friends with your ex boyfriend, then there are some things you have to consider. Being friends with an ex can help your chances, but only if you mean it. Don’t fall into this common trap, which can really damage your odds of a getting back together entirely. Do ...
Views: 1256 - Being Heart Smart Part Two: The Inner View - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Maryanne ComarotoOne of my favorite Maryanne mantras is; you have to learn how use this (your head) before you do this (have sex) so you don’t break this (your heart)! And for many of us we can sadly add…again. Sounds simple enough, right? Yeah, well, we all know that when we get the urge to merge it can be so ...
Views: 1715 - Being Honest And Clear About A Relationship - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSometimes we don’t look that closely at our relationships because we fear that we might realize something we don’t want to see. If we keep our understanding of each other at a superficial level, then our expectations will be met. We try not to look too closely at what may be wrong within each ...
Views: 1182 - BEING IN A RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from Abe KassFor some people being in a relationship can be very challenging. Marriage is supposed to be full of romance, fun, security and safety. For some couples they have been blessed with having succeeded in actualizing this ideal. For many other couples, unfortunately, they have instead experienced ...
Views: 1274 - Being In The Center Of An Unhappy Marriage Is Definitely An Exceptionally Challenging Problem To Handle - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Will MatthewsAn unhappy marriage can be characterized by one or both spouses becoming miserable staying married to their spouse. This can be the result of having excessive conflict between the spouses. A different form of unhappy marriage is if the couple is emotionally detached from each other. If your ...
Views: 1095 - Being Present: Can The Need To Look Good Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, what is taking place externally is generally given more attention than what is taking place internally. This then means that it can be normal for some people to focus on their appearance and to ignore what is taking place within them. Point of Focus Someone can then ...
Views: 1542 - Being Proactive to Resolve Marital Differences - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Alpha BytesRelationship is one of the most complex entities in human life which is based on love and mutual understanding, respect to others and providing them necessary help as well as freedom to groom their personalities. Any relationship like a flower bud needs time and space to grow. The balance and ...
Views: 624 - Being Pushy and How it Influences Your Chances of Getting Your Man Back - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaAre you currently in a predicament over your latest breakup with your boyfriend and thinking of the options of getting back together with him? Even while it is apparent that you're still in love with your ex guy (if not there'll be no motive to stress about getting back together with him), ...
Views: 4765 - Being Single: How to Find Love - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Cleofe SmithWhen you are single and available, you tend to search for the right one to come along. You want to know how to find love. Not just love, but true love. There are many trials that come your way. The relationship that you have with the one whom you thought is the right one could not work out. Do ...
Views: 1275 - Being Thankful During a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Laura Smitht sounds kind of hard at first, doesn't it? I mean who wants to be grateful during a breakup? How DO you get over a breakup and be appreciative all at the same time? It can be done. It will brighten your day and you deserve a brighter day, right, Dearie? Here's a few easy steps to ...
Views: 3379 - BEing Thankful for Your Body - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Betty LouiseA song’s lyrics contain the line...“My body is the temple of my spirit.” Is it true? As someone who lives with a health condition that causes physical pain to my body, it is a harsh reality for me to face. Is my spirit in pain? Yes, it is. Do I create my own pain and self-hatred? Not ...
Views: 1400 - Being True To Yourself In 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyBeing True to Yourself in 2011 Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey “Whatever games are played with us, we must play no games with ourselves, but deal in our privacy with the last honesty and truth.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Play No Games Have you ever been in a relationship ...
Views: 1805 - Beliefs that form Interpretation – “Our Lens of Repressed Issues” - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisThe issues that we develop throughout our life as accumulated experiences that form the same theme become the means through which we interpret all things to give them the same type of meaning. We make them about the same thing. The meaning we give them spawns a reality around them as a form of ...
Views: 1369 - Benefits of Choosing Beach Theme for the Wedding Celebration - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from SentientIT Software SolutionWhen deciding the wedding theme, lots of planning also need to considered. Though there are lots of wedding themes like classical, summer, winter, western, halloween, angel etc, most of them prefer for beach theme. This is because, in beach wedding there is a complete freedom to wear what you ...
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