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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Gift Ideas For Any Type Of Mother - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from Furqan ArshadGifts are the expression of admiration, love and gratitude. Mothers are the ones who have taught us all the things . They really deserve the best of the gifts to show our deep love and regard for their efforts they have done to make us what we are now. The gift doesn't have to be very ...
Views: 1292 - Gift Ideas For Valentine's Day, 2008 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from festive xpressionsValentine's Day is around the corner already. February 14 happens to be the D-day to express your love to that special someone in your life. Named after Christian martyrs named Valentine, over the years this day has come to be associated with the very idea of romantic love. So say it flowers, ...
Views: 554 - Gifts for Women Are Necessary In Order To celebrate Them - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Frank JitGifts for women can be of different kinds depending upon the choice of them. No two persons in the world think alike and that’s the reason that the choice of the women is different from each other. There are some women who like to have the flowers and the perfumes from someone special. ...
Views: 799 - Gifts of Communication: The 5 Love Languages - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliThe Five Love Languages By Stacie Campanelli How many of us are familiar with the 5 Love Languages? Are you curious or interested to learn & discover or re-discover what your first Native language is? According to Gary Chapman, best selling author of the book The 5 Love Languages, we ...
Views: 2880 - Gina Stepp: Wired To Connect - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Gina SteppPeople who are good at maintaining important relationships in their lives have always instinctively known what researchers are now discovering: good relationships are crucial to our health and well-being. In Social Intelligence: The Revolutionary New Science of Human Relationships, Daniel ...
Views: 957 - Give Gifts For Employees That Are Better Than “TGIF!” - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jeffrey WayneWant to give a great gift to your employees? What a great idea. Whether you are celebrating the holidays, a birthday, “just because” or it is a professional gift thanking them for a job well done – a thoughtful gift is always welcomed. But giving in the workplace isn’t always easy. It is ...
Views: 1374 - Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Renee L Richardson Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity Whenever someone makes the mistake of stepping on your foot, most times, you will hear “I’m sorry”. In such cases, sorry goes a long way. However, there are the situations of which you may seem to feel that the ...
Views: 3513 - Give Up the “Wish-List” and instead Embody the Soul-Connection You Long For…then Set an Intention - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Julie-Anne ShapiroMany of us are carrying around a "wish-list" of the qualities and attributes that we would like in a partner; "tall, financially secure, loving and kind" etc. I have seen wish lists that state which location a person should live in, what car they should drive and what they should do for a ...
Views: 1186 - Give Yourself a Gift - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2014 from Tina TessinaWant to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness. Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on external circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is to get in charge of your life ...
Views: 1392 - Give Yourself a Pat On The Back - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Emma ViglucciEvery once in a while we need to acknowledge how far we’ve come in our relationship. Think back on how things were, when you were having a hard time in your relationship and had not started making a conscious and guided effort to make things better. If your relationship is fairly new and you ...
Views: 984 - Givers, Takers and Others Kinds of Lovers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Roy Biancalana.Givers, Takers and Other Kinds of Lovers Roy Biancalana Relationship Coach and Author www.coachingwithroy.com 407-687-3387 The Law of Attraction is all the rage these days. Millions of people are using vision boards and the like to start new businesses, find better jobs, own their dream ...
Views: 3196 - Giving Flowers on Special Occasions and the Happiness it Brings to Loved Ones - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Susan WelshAll over the world, people of different cultures and races have been practicing the giving of flowers to loved ones. Not only used to court a girl, flowers are also given during birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, funerals, to a job well done and to wish good health. For whatever occasions, ...
Views: 1022 - GIVING TO YOURSELF FOR ULTIMATE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2018 from Emma ViglucciI know not everybody enjoys and thrives during the holidays. Most actually don’t and struggle. I’m sorry if this is you. Tackling our Holiday and Year-End Process™ (HYP) might help… I know that our clients that fully embrace this process fare much better than those that don’t when the new year ...
Views: 841 - Giving Up the Fantasy of the Perfect Mate - What REAL Marriages Are All About - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all seem to think that we need to find our perfect mate or soul mate. But does a perfect mate even exist and, if so, does this mean that the only way to be happy is to find this perfect soul mate? What if you don’t? What if you spend your entire life looking, only to end up alone in your ...
Views: 887 - Giving Yourself and Others Room to Grow - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Guy FinleyThere is one essential ingredient missing in most of our relationships -- one that is definitely required if we wish to continue in our own development and help others to do the same. What is this powerful catalyst that only we can provide for each other? Room in which to grow. We can help ...
Views: 1193 - GIVING, MEANING AND SUCCESS - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Emma ViglucciGiving in whatever manner tickles our heart is a significant path to feeling happiness. Our Giving doesn’t just touch others’ hearts and maybe even meet their needs with our gestures. Our Giving is also good for us. The act of giving and being generous stimulates the same neural network that ...
Views: 903 - Go Buy Yourself A Soul Mate - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Andrea KnollHow many times have you heard a single friend say, "if only I had a boyfriend/ girlfriend/ soul mate my life would be perfect." I've always thought that logic was flawed. That's way to much pressure to put on a potential partner. If you expect a "soul mate" to come along and make your life ...
Views: 910 - Going INward, Going Deeper - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jenenne R. MacklinLiving in joy, having peace of mind, money, health, employment, love, romance, wholeness, healing and worth are all available to each of us. Especially when the perception of ourselves is large enough to embody all these states of being. Far too often your energy is sucked up by fear, stress, ...
Views: 1331 - Going through a Rough Patch? 5 Tips to Handling a Major Fight with Your S.O. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Meghan BelnapWhen you get into an argument with a loved one, there are good and bad ways to handle it. A major argument can escalate into something worse, leading to saying or doing things that you will regret. You will want to avoid an argument that can develop into a physical altercation. Here are some ...
Views: 1147 - Going To Bed Angry: Another View - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jennine EstesMany people have heard of the advice to never go to bed angry. This relationship advice has such a great value. It addresses the idea of how couples may feel if going to bed angry, such as feeling emotionally disconnected and unattached, or fear of having unresolved issues getting in the way. ...
Views: 1606 - Gold Dipped Roses To Fascinate Your Lady Fair - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Dharmender KumarThe beauty of life is in finding the greatest joys in the simplest moments. People, who know the importance of such simple moments, do not miss a single chance to make them memorable. When it comes to making a simple moment memorable, flowers are the first thing that comes in every mind; in ...
Views: 742 - Good and Bad Points of Dating a Foreign Man from Another Country - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Simone BrownDating a person from another country is definitely an exciting experience. On the other hand, there are actually positive aspects along with negatives involved in it. Due to the advent of the Internet, more and more people are now getting themselves involved in a relationship with another ...
Views: 6537 - Good Communication For A Better Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAny couple who wants to have a strong and loving relationship knows how important communication is. Although we are aware that good communication skills is the major single factor which decides the kind of relationships we build with others, a lot of us are still quite clueless about what it ...
Views: 732 - Good Conversation Starters: Questions that Get Conversations Rolling - by Making conversation, or "small talk", at a party, work function or other social event can sometimes be frustrating. There is a skill and an art to speaking with people in a casual or fun way.
Avoid those awkward conversational lulls with these tips and sample conversation starters. ...
Views: 2275 - Good Endings Make Good Beginnings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Brandon GeorgeIn the longer run, most of us want to find a special soulmate to share our lives with. On the way to finding this person, we are likely to engage in a number of relationships, some good and some not so good. It is important to end each relationship on a good footing with the other person, as ...
Views: 1889 - Good Gifts For The Hunter On Your List - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Susan RobertsIf you know someone who enjoys hunting and the great outdoors then there are some nice gifts out there just for them. The dedicated hunter, that spends every weekend out in the woods no matter the weather, will want to share their successes with everyone they know. Showing their prowess in the ...
Views: 809 - Good Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonWhen it comes down to it we all want good relationships. Not only with that special someone, but also all of our relationships; family, friends, work colleagues. The fundamentals of any good healthy relationship are the same. For now we will focus on our primary relationship with our partner, ...
Views: 1115 - Good Listening Is the Greatest Gift - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from nancy traversWhat is the greatest gift you can give your partner? What is the greatest gift that costs you nothing but time and effort? That’s the gift of understanding who she is. The gift of believing in her. Think about it. When your partner knows you “get” her, you are validating her existence to the ...
Views: 1194 - Good Listening Means Good Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from nancy traversHappy people make it a point to listen to others. They like to learn new things, take an interest in others and generally feel good when they listen. In the process of listening, they are also showing respect for others’ thoughts and ideas, and that, in turn, demonstrates their self-confidence. ...
Views: 1037 - Good Sense About Getting Along with Others During Troubled Times - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from William CottringerGood Sense About Getting Along with Others During Troubled Times by Bill Cottringer “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” ~Theodore Roosevelt. Despite the physical 6-foot rule of social distancing keeping us apart, ...
Views: 840 - Good Sex on the Brain - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Melody BrookeI have a little experience with bad sex. I’ve been married three times. This last one took. To tell you the truth my first two husbands would say my current husband was lying if he told them how often and how amazing our sex life is. Honestly, I have been one of those fortunate women who have ...
Views: 1919 - Good To Great For Couples - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Susan DerryI have been reading a fascinating and well-written book, Good to Great by Jim Collins, about how good businesses move to being great businesses. As I am reading I cannot help but wonder if the author has not uncovered universal truths about greatness that may apply not only to business, but ...
Views: 1362 - Got friends? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoMy mother told me I was lucky if I could count all my real friends on one hand! Must have been fifteen or so years ago now, when it occurred to me after a string of disappointing intimate relationships that maybe she was right—again. That it might be wise to invest more time in creating some ...
Views: 1333 - Got Jealousy? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Kristin DentonWhat do humans and the frilled lizard have in common? It's that sometimes, when we’re afraid, we both puff out our faces and ears and try to act really, really scary. It's true! The fear in jealousy is so strong that it can sometimes make us react to situations like a frilled lizard, ...
Views: 546 - GRACEFULLY LETTING GO… - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Emma ViglucciAre you enjoying more freedom and peace of mind this Summer? That is what Summer is all about… Freedom from the usual and the opportunity to Be… When was the last time you had a large chunk of time to do nothing? To just chill? To get in touch with your lightheartedness and ease? To play and ...
Views: 737 - Grand old Love things - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Fixxx MeAlong with some young and middle aged participants, there is a collection of oldies in age and in time, in age the category is mature, milf, and age difference, and in time it is vintage. Mature Older men and women are more experienced, cool and stable emotionally. Younger men and women ...
Views: 1094 - Grandma's Love Magic Every Woman Should Know About - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengLet your man BE himself. Sounds like straight out of grandma's mouth -- old-fashioned, compliant, "un-liberated", not for the 21st Century woman. But think about it. If more and more men are saying the qualities they look for most in a woman are "strong, confident and independent", yet the ...
Views: 1553 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Charlie MooreGratitude Most people believe that each day is a gift and that we should be grateful for it. How many people actually are grateful for each day I don’t know, but I would guess that it is not as much as it should be. How many people enjoy each day, realize that each day is different and we ...
Views: 1445 - Gratitude: A Recipe for Maintaining Positivity - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Suzanne St. John SmithJust as I was leaving my office last night, I discovered THE most beautiful bouquet of flowers sitting beside my door awaiting me. I was so taken back by the thoughtfulness of whomever had arranged this lovely gift, and when I opened the card and read that it was from my clients who ...
Views: 1409 - Great Communications - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationship Talk... If you want a full-of-respect, caring relationship, try this full-of-caring, respectful talk with anyone in your circle that you care about. It's especially important with your intimate partner. 1. Be PRESENT. When you're "present" to ...
Views: 1611 - Great Expectations: The Root Of Relationship Troubles? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Sharon CapehartHave you ever thought about the issue of success in relationships? If you’ve had relationships that didn’t work out so well, I’m sure you have thought about why it didn’t work out. There are any number of conclusions you could probably come up with. For example, ‘It was all his/her fault!’ or ...
Views: 993 - Great Relationships Begin Within - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoI heard a great story years ago about a kid whose mom asked him to make her some eggs. She instructed him to scramble one and fry the other. He, being a “good egg” and of course wanting to please his mother, did just that. He stood and beamed proudly before his mother, presenting her with what ...
Views: 1097 - Great Relationships Turn Negatives into Positives - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from alex blackwellInstead of dwelling on the parts of your relationship you aren’t happy with or letting them upset you or cause tension, make them positive by turning the negatives into an action list for the relationship. You may have heard the expression: “When you are given lemons – make lemonade.” Overtime, ...
Views: 1185 - Greater Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Shela DeanIntimacy means being connected. Sexual intimacy is physical; emotional intimacy is connection of mind, heart and spirit. Great sex is a blast. If you've got it, count your lucky stars but it's not enough to sustain a relationship. For that, you need emotional intimacy and it's the ...
Views: 2125 - Grieving the End of the Marriage – 4 Steps to Begin Healing - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Nicola BeerDivorce is a word that we see and hear everywhere. In our daily lives divorce attorneys solicit their services in commercials, billboards, print media and flyers. Television shows and films trivialize divorce as it's cloaked in steamy affairs, romanticized depictions of fragmented families and ...
Views: 3433 - Grit and Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Paul HannigI don't know about you, but I have an internal critic. He's a constant complainer. Have you ever wondered why people get married? Everyone needs someone else to complain to. Some complaining is necessary. Complaining offers you the opportunity to solve a problem. However, that doesn't work ...
Views: 872 - Grow Old Along With Me: Strategies For A Lasting Relationship - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Jacqueline WalesGrow old along with me The best is yet to be ……….God bless our love John Lennon Recently, I was reading an article by my friend Dr. Dorree Lynn of Fifty and Furthermore called Celebrating Sixty Years, and I began to reflect on the many couples I have known in my life who ...
Views: 1532 - Growing by Connecting - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have taken quite a few Chopra Center retreats in the past year, I am wondering if it is necessary to stay in touch with like-minded others in order to stay in touch with the consciousness that we share? Is a higher state of consciousness something that we need to spend effort in ...
Views: 505 - Growing Up as an Adult - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Miracles do happen,” wrote Chaim Weizman , the first President of Israel “but one has to work very hard for them.” To grow up and out of a painful, dysfunctional past and all its leftovers—feelings, memories, pain, confusion, anger, fear, and persistent ...
Views: 1759 - Guarantee Your Marriage? Here's How! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Marcia Naomi BergerWhether you've already married or might want to be, why not learn an easy way to keep your relationship happy and lifelong? Regardless of life's ups and downs, if you've chosen your partner well, you can continue to enjoy romance, romance, intimacy, and teamwork. You'll deal with issues ...
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