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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dating: Can Someone Push Other People Away If They Are Needy? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one goes on a date, it is going to be important for them to make sure that they look right. This is not to say that they will need to spend hours on their appearance before they go out; what it comes down to is that it won’t be a good idea for them to overlook how they look. In ...
Views: 1475 - Dating: Do Some People Have Sneaky Ways To Leave A Date If It Isn't Going Well? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to dating, the world is radically different to how it used to be in the past. Now, one can still meet people in the real world, and there are a number of ways that this can take place. Everyday Life If one was to go shopping or if they had to do something whilst they were ...
Views: 1520 - Dating: Does It Matter What Someone's Political Views Are? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, someone can have the need to find out about what another person’s political views are before they are willing to take things further. Whether they are left leaning or right leaning will make a big difference. However, if someone is using an online dating app, they might not ...
Views: 1443 - Dating: Is It A Good Sign If Someone Is 'Spiritual'? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the desire to meet someone who is spiritual, it could show that they are also spiritual. At the same time, it could be said that regardless of whether one sees themselves as spiritual or not, it doesn’t change the fact that they are spiritual. It is then not that some people are ...
Views: 1320 - Dating: Is It Easier For Someone To Hide Their Insecurities If They Are Attractive? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperBefore one goes on a date, they can worry about what the other person will think of them, and this can cause them to put on an act. How they come across is then not going to be a reflection of who they are; it will be nothing more than a role they are playing in order to please the other ...
Views: 1554 - Dating: Should Someone Be Suspicious If Another Person Acts Extremely Interested In The Beginning? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to come across a dog, and this dog was to jump up and down, making it clear that he/she was pleased to see them, there would be no reason for them to wonder what was going on. This is due to the fact that this just what dogs are like; they don’t need a reason to be warm and ...
Views: 935 - Dating: Should Someone Message Another Person If They Go Silent? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, there are so many ways for people to find someone to be with, which is a far cry from how it used to be. In the past, one would have had to physically meet another person in order to be able to take the next step, but this is not longer necessary. Another Option Now, one can ...
Views: 1393 - Dating: Will A Man Suffer If He Puts A Woman On A Pedestal? - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a man has only just met a woman, he may have the desire to find out more about what she is like. In this case, he will find her physically attractive but that is not going to be enough to seal the deal, so to speak. If he just wanted to share his body with her, it could be said that ...
Views: 1150 - Dead End Relationships - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizRelationships are about positive growth. Not just within ourselves but within the other person. It is natural for change to occur whether we want it to or not. As we grow, make new or different choices, implement change in ourselves, take a different path, or stay idle where we are, there ...
Views: 1205 - Dead Give-Aways and Blaring Signs Your Ex Wants You Back - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Andrew HunterThe rejection of a break up can really hurt. It’s not uncommon for many of us to feel that our relationships are one of the basic foundations of our lives. When your girlfriend tells you that she wants out and you suddenly find yourself single, it can really make you question a lot of ...
Views: 2860 - Deadly Relationship Habits - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2005 from Kim OlverHow many of you have ever been involved with a significant other who wanted you to do something you didn’t want to do? I doubt that I’m the only one. By virtue of a significant other relationship, there will be times when our partners will want us to do things we don’t ...
Views: 1340 - Deadly Relationship Habits - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Kim OlverHow many of you have ever been involved with a significant other who wanted you to do something you didn’t want to do? I doubt that I’m the only one. By virtue of a significant other relationship, there will be times when our partners will want us to do things we don’t necessarily want to do and ...
Views: 1638 - Dealing Directly in Our Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2020 from Jonathan LeboltThere are three “people” in a relationship: ourselves, our partner, and that invisible third “person:” the couple. When there’s a conflict, we need to be aware of the feelings and needs of (a) ourselves, (b) our partner, and (c) the relationship. In a healthy relationship, our partner will be ...
Views: 523 - Dealing with a Relationship Break Up - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsHaving a relationship break up is one of the most difficult things that you need to get through life. This is commonly experienced by various age brackets, particularly those from the teenage years, early adulthood, and late adulthood. The following are some of the tips that you have to do after ...
Views: 1286 - Dealing with a Relationship Break Up - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsHaving a relationship break up is one of the most difficult things that you need to get through life. This is commonly experienced by various age brackets, particularly those from the teenage years, early adulthood, and late adulthood. The following are some of the tips that you have to do after ...
Views: 810 - Dealing with an abusive husband - Is divorce the only way out? - by Submitted on May 25, 2022 from Marina PalWhenever people learn that a woman has been suffering from abuse and battery in a relationship, the first thing they say is ‘Why doesn’t she leave?’ However, a woman who is in an abusive relationship, knows that it is not always that simple to leave. It is never an easy task to ...
Views: 604 - Dealing with An Alcoholic? It's Time to Live Intuitively. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2014 from Mary DeYonCould it be that all of our problems stem from not listening to God? If prayer is talking to God and intuition is God talking to us, maybe we need to listen more. When I was in the midst of my crazy life with alcoholics from my father to my husbands, I felt abandoned by God because I prayed and ...
Views: 1419 - Dealing With An Ex Boyfriend: How To Deal With Ex Boyfriend You Still Love - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Michael BradDealing With An Ex Boyfriend: How To Deal With Ex Boyfriend You Still Love Ex-boyfriends can be a real pain in the rear end. Here's a few ways to handle some of the baggage of the ex. 1. Keep things light and casual for a while. No pressure, no expectations. This is especially true for a ...
Views: 1004 - Dealing With Betrayal In Marriage: How To Rebuild Broken Trust In Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Jamari MarvinDealing With Betrayal In Marriage: How To Rebuild Broken Trust In Marriage Many people have been led to believe that once infidelity occurs in a marriage, that is the end of the marriage. Life is just too complicated and not so black and white. This means that marriage infidelity does not ...
Views: 568 - Dealing With Breakups And How To Get An Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversDealing With Breakups And How To Get An Ex Boyfriend Back; It can be extremely trying and difficult when you have to deal with a breakup. Even so, there will be a few hardy souls, undaunted by the pain, who will want to discover how to get that 'someone' back. You are going to need to know what ...
Views: 922 - Dealing With Everyday Difficult People - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraConflict, if not handled well can create unnecessary stress and pressure. The bad news is we cannot avoid them; they are everywhere- our boss, our colleague, our neighbor, even your husband or wife, or mother can be in that category of annoyingly, hard- to- handle humans. Since we can’t avoid ...
Views: 637 - Dealing With Fear Of Commitment - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Kate DReasons behind the fear of commitment for men and women can be different, but the results are the same. Fear of commitment often ends a relationship or puts a dense wall between two people - sometimes between life itself. Commitment to one person is a serious thing. It shouldn't be taken lightly ...
Views: 4176 - Dealing With Marriage Separation Pain: How To Cope With Separation From Your Husband - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackDealing With Marriage Separation Pain: How To Cope With Separation From Your Husband Today, I felt inspired to write about loneliness. Loneliness is a truly difficult emotion to deal with; it can arise unexpectedly and hit you really hard, slowly creep up on you and linger for months or years ...
Views: 1445 - Dealing with Others - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Lau Poh ChaiIn all purpose of magnetism to individuals, you are urged to remember that your very key goal, always and primarily, is an agreeable feeling within their minds. You have to never try to provoke a appearance to act your way until you have comprehensively conventional in him a good feeling toward ...
Views: 893 - Dealing with Resentment in a Relationship? Find out Why! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHave you ever noticed the labels people have placed on you over the years? Have you been branded with comments like, “selfish” or “clean freak” In the resentment of the moment, have you also applied labels to people you know? The Label Me This- Brand You That contest is all about proving who’s ...
Views: 2511 - Dealing With Your Partner During Relationship Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Andrew HunterAre you is a relationship crisis now? All you want to do is save your relationship when, somehow, somewhere down the road, your relationship hit a major road bump. If you need a relationship help, please continue reading. If you're going through a relationship crisis right now, you are very ...
Views: 608 - Dear D. Romance: I've learned my lesson - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Tina TessinaClick here for video Dear Dr. Romance: I saw your video "Don't Call Your Ex" Great video post, good advice. I couldn't agree with you more. It was a very timely message for me. Just recently, I decided to let go of my partner...for ...
Views: 1577 - Dear Dr Romance: he said I was expecting too much from this relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr.Romance: I can't get over this man, he is 61, I'm in my mid thirties, he is Europe and I'm in North America, we started corresponding and we stopped I was suffering but time healed me after a year. This year we re started talking back, by facebook, and when ...
Views: 1902 - Dear Dr Romance: How Do You Dump Someone without Hurting Them? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am in a bit of a weird situation... Im 16 and I am engaged to a guy I only met 2 months ago. I thought he was joking so I just went along with it, and it was only when he gave me a ring and started talking about venues and dates that I realised he was serious. I only ...
Views: 1863 - Dear Dr. Romance: "My Girl's younger sister proposed to me" - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm in college in another country. I have relation with my girl friend since last 3 and half years ago. We have done sexual job in 4 times. She is very honest and easy going girl. But she stopped her study. I have a good relationship with her still today, As ...
Views: 1092 - Dear Dr. Romance: Although I had to let go, I still care a lot. - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance Your articles are very helpful to me. Can you tell me what book of yours can help me heal from my last relatioship. The pain is still there and although I am sure I had to let go, I still care a lot. Dear Reader: I'm sorry you're hurting. I know how ...
Views: 2221 - Dear Dr. Romance: Am I Ready to Have a Girlfriend? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: i hope u are doing good. You know i really want to show appreciation for all the "Happiness Tips from Tina" newsletters. they are really helping me. really i should say. i print them and read them just to correct some little mistakes aside the Bible. ...
Views: 1491 - Dear Dr. Romance: Am I Single? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr.Romance: My friends were joking that I have never been single, and I argued that I have - but they said my definition of being single was wrong! true, I tend to have long term relationships, but before I met my last boyfriend I was "single" for nearly a year. I define this as not ...
Views: 1882 - Dear Dr. Romance: Am I wrong for asking for more time for us? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I've been in a relationship for 6 1/2 years with a man I can see myself marrying and growing old. The first 4 years we were on our long distance relationship because I was in college in another state. We then lived together for a year to realize we could ...
Views: 2154 - Dear Dr. Romance: Are there dating guidelines for single parents? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am an elementary school counselor. If you wouldn't mind, I would like to ask you a question that involves a child of a single parent. This 12 year old boy's father died less than a year ago. His mom has started dating again (I believe this to be too soon). I ...
Views: 1344 - Dear Dr. Romance: At first I was hurt, but now I'm irritated. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I do not like my job, I have two more classes before I complete my masters in HR to move to a better position and recently passed the PHR certification. I was talking with my boyfriend about the environment at the company and how they are always threatening ...
Views: 1478 - Dear Dr. Romance: at funerals, how do you comfort families in morning? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What suggestions can you offer for guests at funerals in regards to comforting families in morning? Thanks! Dear Reader: Your presence at the memorial or funeral, honoring their loved one who passed, is the most comfort, so go if you can. When you are greeting the family ...
Views: 788 - Dear Dr. Romance: at funerals, how do you comfort families in mourning? - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What suggestions can you offer for guests at funerals in regards to comforting families in morning? Thanks! Dear Reader: Your presence at the memorial or funeral, honoring their loved one who passed, is the most comfort, so go if you can. When you are greeting ...
Views: 1633 - Dear Dr. Romance: Can you help me save my relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am having trouble in my relationship. My biggest problems are fibbing and patience. Fibbing is what my fiancee calls it, I call it extending the truth a little further than it really is. But, Patience is the thing I've really having trouble with and that I need your help ...
Views: 938 - Dear Dr. Romance: Do I Surprise Her with a Gift? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I know I feel strongly about a certain someone. Do I surprise her with a gift or e-mail her with my recent feelings through a tough time? Dear Reader: It sounds like you're way ahead of yourself and her. I think a gift would be completely out of line at this point. ...
Views: 1920 - Dear Dr. Romance: Do you feel that she is wanting out and doesn't want to tell me or hurt me? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a question for you. I normally don't ask questions like this. But I was looking at your Facebook page and reading some of your responses. Here goes. I have been with this female for almost 1 year. I really love her a lot. The last month things have changed. We ...
Views: 1255 - Dear Dr. Romance: Do you feel that she is wanting out and doesn't want to tell me or hurt me? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I have a question for you. I normally don't ask questions like this. But I was looking at your Facebook page and reading some of your responses. Here goes. I have been with this female for almost 1 year. I really love her a lot. The last month things have changed. We don't ...
Views: 1244 - Dear Dr. Romance: Does Friends with Benefits Work? - by Submitted on May 19, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was browsing the net and came across one of your articles "From Friends to Lovers and Back" which I found very interesting as it relates to a situation I am facing currently. I am a young male and I cannot handle having sex for a while ...
Views: 728 - Dear Dr. Romance: Even though i dont want to talk to him, i miss him - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a college girl doing master degree. I am facing some problems pertaining to my love life and i wan help from u. My relation with my boyfriend is about a year old. After we got committed he is transferred to a different state. We are away from each other for the past ...
Views: 1386 - Dear Dr. Romance: Every time we talk, I'm in tears and he's mad. - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for nearly 20 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I ...
Views: 748 - Dear Dr. Romance: he can't forgive me because I did it first. - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm in high school and going through a rough patch in my relationship I have been with my boyfriendFor 17 months, sort of on an off, but 5 months ago we broke up and I slept With another male an yesterday he told me he had sex with another female after I told him ...
Views: 1562 - Dear Dr. Romance: He is selfish and controlling - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I heard you on the radio and I thought of writing to you. This is about my daughter. She has been married for a couple of years. They are both professionals. Since you listen to many cases and have a vast experience on divorce cases, I would like to ask you based on the ...
Views: 1002 - Dear Dr. Romance: He isn't shy about holding hands with a black girl - by Submitted on May 26, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I started dating a man 2 years younger than me, who is from another country. I thought he was very sweet and gentlemanly and of course I'm really attracted to him, and he eventually asked me on a date. We've had several dates, and he's very considerate, very ...
Views: 1788 - Dear Dr. Romance: He said I was a false friend. - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I love reading your articles here and on Divine Caroline, and I always look forward to the new ones. I have a long time online friend. We have been friends for about three-four years, and I even felt I was in love with him for a while - and told him so. He said he ...
Views: 1579 - Dear Dr. Romance: He Spends More Time with His Friends Than Me - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My boyfriend spends more time with his friends than me by a long shot. My boyfriend and I have been together for 9 months now and he all of a sudden started spending way more time with them than me. I've tried talking to him about it and he said "i need two days per week ...
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