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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Should I Reveal My Sexual Past to My Spouse? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamQuestion: Should I reveal to my husband events from my past, even though I believe he could never find out about them? There is a threefold test I share with people who ask if they should tell their spouses either about their distant past, or about things that they’ve done since their ...
Views: 6234(1 vote) - Should You Stay Married Just For The Kids? (Video) - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Dan And JenniferMarriage is a choice that thousands of people make every day. For many people, this is one of the best times of their lives. Unfortunately, however, marriage may not always be the best choice or the one that makes you the happiest and even worse, this is usually not realized until much ...
Views: 2466(1 vote) - Signals that your relationship is failing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Ian TomlinsonJohn Gottman is a psychologist in the US who has studied married couples in great depth. This man has got the art of reading couples so off pat that he can tell within three minutes of observing them interact whether they will stay together or separate. He's spot on 96% of the time! When ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - SO YOU WANT TO DIVORCE. SURE, WHY NOT? JOIN THE CLUB! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Harry KarmeliSo You Want to Divorce. Sure, Why Not? Join The Club! We know there is something big happening in our society, the very old and traditional bond agreement we call Marriage, is losing bedrock foothold it long held with stability. At my children's elementary school class, close to sixty percent ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Some Nice and Innovative Gifting Ideas for the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Harshad JethraDiwali is almost here, everyone’s out shopping for gifts, maybe even wondering about the perfect gift for their loved ones. People often end up spending a lot of time shopping for Diwali gifts. Sometimes they may have something specific that they would like to buy for their loved ones, and at ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Sometimes You Have to Dance Alone - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Jenny ShihSome interpersonal dynamics can also be undesirable patterns, and they can be tricky to change. Here’s one way to look at it. Imagine this: You and your partner are dancing the waltz. The music is the same as always--the distinctive one-two-three rhythm your body knows so well. You ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Son’s Gift - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Imtiaz AhmedThe Second Middle School of Wen Jiang District of Chengdu ushered the 2019 high school student’s adult ceremony. Many parents attended their children’s ceremony. During this time, A high school student wearing a black suit (Zeng Mulingsen) suddenly Kneel in front of the mother, told the mother ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Soul Mate or Karma? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Developing relationships can be equally as confusing as rewarding, yes? Especially at this time, when so many older souls who are attentive to spiritual awareness and energetic balance actively seek romantic partnership for the purpose of raising consciousness and working at a deeper ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Soul Mates or Cell Mates? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Michele LandersWhen we hear the words “Soul Mate,” most people conjure up visions of that special someone specifically molded and made for them and only them. Someone who understands us as no other person can. And, like synchronized swimmers, “Soul Mates” are in tune and in rhythm with one another, navigating ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Special birthday gifts for someone special - Give a gift that will make them smile! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Alvina JenniferLooking for the absolutely perfect birthday gift? A one-of-a-kind person in your life surely deserves the most special birthday gifts ever. While sometimes looking for the perfect birthday gift ideas can be a really nerve-wracking task, it becomes easier when you have known the person for quite ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Spiritual Dating: Ways to Begin a Conscious Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2019 from Katrin De OcampoWho doesn't want to find a perfect partner that is not just a lover, but also an intimate confidant that we can spend the rest of our lives with? Of course, we all do! Recently, it seems that modern trends in dating have made finding such a relationship challenging, leaving people disappointed ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - SPRING 2017 SOUL-LEVEL CURRICULUM: The Karmic Consequences of Entitlement (and it might not be what you think) - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from joan pancoeTO SEE ALL IMAGES and activate links, PLEASE VIEW IN BROWSER: /joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=114 “We have the wrong perception that we are separate from the other. So, in a way, Trump is a product of a certain way of being in this world so it is very easy to have him as ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Starting Over - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneHave you ever found yourself in one of those moods where no matter what your partner says or does, it is all fodder for the fight? Where you are angry, disturbed and nothing he or she says or does is right or good enough to relieve your sense of aggravation? We recently met a couple involved ...
Views: 1788(7 votes) - Staying in Love: Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverSustaining intimacy and fulfillment in a romantic relationship can be challenging. Often couples find themselves lacking true connection with each other as the daily routine of their lives take over. Intimacy is a creation that has to be cultivated and tended to. When we take time to ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Stepping Divinely with NeCe Lenore - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonWe all have experienced some form of happiness that warmed our hearts and uplifted our spirits. We express it through our smiles and joyous sense of humor as we try to share our happiness with others. There's a vibrant light that shines through our aura attracting those around us and naturally, ...
Views: 873(2 votes) - Steps to Attract Your Soulmate into Your Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2019 from Gagandeep SiidhuLove is one of the most important things in life. Love is our fuel, it’s the energy that pushes us forward in our everyday life. Love makes us feel alive… but if you are reading this article, then you are probably not there yet. Maybe right now you feel very unlucky in love, or you've been ...
Views: 1000(2 votes) - Stop Apologizing for Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Mike RobbinsApologizing can be a bit tricky for me. While I pride myself on being someone who is able to look within, take responsibility, and resolve conflicts directly - I also know that my own arrogance and insecurity cause me to sometimes stubbornly refuse to apologize or, often more damaging, over ...
Views: 2652(3 votes) - Stop Making Excuses - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Mandy KloppersWhy is it that we avoid doing the very things that we know will be good for us? It is simply a lack of discipline or is there some kind of pay-off for not sticking to our goals? My guess is that it is a combination of both. In order to make progress and stop all the excuses, we need to truly ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Stop Me Before I Love Again - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Gloria ArensonDo you fall in love with the same person over and over again? The name may change, but when the honeymoon ends you find yourself in the same old rut with the same problems you had before. Even if you have a PhD and tell yourself that you know better, there you go again. You can learn from your ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - Stop Placing Boundaries on Yourself and Block Out Distractions! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonI did some serious thinking about the obstacles I have in my life and it made me realize in search of finding a solution I have created boundaries. Boundaries are good things. They allow structure and discipline, however I realized that I was setting boundaries in the wrong areas of my life. ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - Stop Sabotaging Yourself in Search for Love and Intimacy: Learn What You Need to Change – and Succeed! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Doron GilA sad story that often repeats itself regarding one’s search for love and intimacy Her need for attention and appreciation, to be loved and be told how “great” she is has driven her to harm her intimate relationship time and again. She expected too much from her partner; she demanded that he ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - STOP THE WORLD! I WANT TO GET OFF - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganARE YOU AN ENABLER? Are you the “go to person” that everyone depends upon? Do people tell you they “don’t know what they would do without you?” Do you usually lend a helping hand, a shoulder, an ear to others? Do you tend to put others’ needs and desires ahead of your own? In the May 2011 ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Street Preachers -- from the books Josephine In Her Words and Phil In His Words - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriStreet Preachers 1) “God doesn’t like it when you are mad.”-Mom told us this whenever she found that we were mad at people, places and things. 2) “We all have the same God.-Mom Did not care what religion people practiced. All mom cared about was that people believe and obey God 3) ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Stressed and Unhappy? Try Emotional and Mind Mastery - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Jay LevinThere are three internal elements of yourself that determine whether your relationship and life is satisfactory or not and whether you are stressed and unhappy or not. One is how often – and to what degree – you either feel negative emotions or bottle up the ones you don’t know how to express ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - SUMMER 2021: A Mystic’s Take on Hungry Ghosts, Karmic Setpoints and How to Truly Feed Our Souls - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2021 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND SEE ALL VISUALS: https://joanpancoe.com/2021/06/30/summer-2021-a-mystics-take-on-hungry-ghosts-karmic-setpoints-and-how-to-truly-feed-our-souls/ “In the Hindu Religion, where harmlessness is the ideal and flesh-eating is prohibited, Shiva has allowed meat for ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - SUMMERTIME SADNESS and JOY - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=107 “The pain later is part of the happiness now.” From the movie Shadowlands Dear ONE, There’s no better time than a lazy summer’s day to meditate on the Buddhist “Eight Worldly Concerns” of which ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Support and Encouragement - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2005 from Robyn SpeedOne of the things that people want in a relationship/marriage is mutual support and encouragement. It sounds rather simple doesn't it? But it is amazing the number of people who don't feel that they are receiving this support and encouragement. The sad things is that their tendency is to think: ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - SUPPORT GROUP - HOW TO DEAL WITH NARCISSISTS, MANIPULATORS, LOW EMPATHY RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship Coach*****If you believe you are dealing with a toxic relationship in your life (manipulator, narcissistic, low empathy) our empowerment & support group may be of help. We meet in Midtown Manhattan. Limited Seating. For more information contact me on Psychology ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - Surviving An Affair - How Do We Restore The Trust? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Brenda StewartWhen partners of a couple are asked to describe what are the most stressful situations in their relationship, the most commonly answer is the lack of trust which can take different forms especially when they are in the situation of surviving an affair. Here are the most used comments women ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Surviving An Affair - Where Do I Begin? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Brenda StewartTo cope with your spouse's infidelity is not something that anyone can do it. In fact the odious word of infidelity is not a word that many people would want to associate it with cooperation, because it is always painful and carries a connotation of betrayal especially after surviving an ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Surviving An Affair - Will They Cheat Again? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Brenda StewartAfter the initial shock, no matter how powerful it is, there comes a point where you have to make a decision - we stay together or separate. There are quite a few people who could move on and try to solve their problems after an affair because they still believe that surviving an affair can be ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Surviving Infidelity in Your Relationship. - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Emma ViglucciWhat is an affair? What constitutes cheating? Infidelity? These are very personal definitions. Most people have their own version of what constitutes what. Here is a definition I have adapted from experts in the field that works well: An affair involves one of the partner’s passion being ...
Views: 2099(1 vote) - Susan's First Date - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIt was still cool at 6:30 in the morning as we strolled barefoot with Susan down Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio beach. We were in the midst of one of our Costa Rican Self Discovery Adventures that we hold each winter. People come from all over the world to join us and use it as a time to get away ...
Views: 1455(7 votes) - Sustainability & Other Trends in Engagement Rings for 2020 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Alex NickThe calendar has turned over to 2020 and this time it means a new decade. Just as styles and fashions are changing throughout multiple industries, there are a few new engagement ring trends on the horizon as well. Anyone who is planning a proposal at some point in the near future will want to ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Sustaining Your Relationship Through Difficult Times - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Christina SchweitzerIt takes work to uphold a strong and sustainable relationship. This is why many people fail at keeping a relationship for a longer period. Are you looking to expand your mind on how to keep those butterflies lasting longer with your relationship? If so, follow the ten tips mentioned below and ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Swinging Heaven Community - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Garry SullivanSwinging Heaven is place of freedom of expression. All that you want to explore is available there. I enjoy knowledge that it gave me, so I decided to share it with others as well. What does Swinging stands for? Well I first got introduced to the Swinger lifestyle through UK swinger friend. I ...
Views: 4436(1 vote) - Tactics Narcissists Use to Gain Self-Esteem and Power - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Darlene LancerTo some degree, most of us desire to improve our social status and self-esteem, but narcissists feel compelled to. A recent study concluded that it’s their constant concern. More than most people, they look to others for “self-definition and self-esteem regulation; inflated or deflated ...
Views: 980(2 votes) - Tall, Dark and Dangerous - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Susan GreenI remember the first time I saw him. I had just turned 18 and was at my first, yes my first, boy girl party. He was tall dark and very handsome and he oozed confidence. I was shy and a bit of a wallflower, but he wandered over and asked me my name. From that day on we would be inseparable. My ...
Views: 2497(1 vote) - Tantric Sex - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Chandi DeviHere in LA we are bombarded with false information about tantra. Tantra is the union of two souls, the art and science of joining body, mind and spirit. It is the study of vibratory energies, the union of opposite polarities, the feminine and masculine conjoined in a harmonious duet of love and ...
Views: 4019(1 vote) - Tarot card reading- it's back in. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Megan Jacksonthe return of spiritual connection- online? free tarot card reading the return of spiritual connection- online? The tarot was originally a playing card deck (used for card games such as Italian tarocchini) that incidentally began to be used for divination. It is believed that is was ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Ten Life Lessons for a Loving and Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Rodolfo CostaMost of us long for a perfect mate and a perfect relationship, but as we know, finding the right mate and having a great relationship can be hard sometimes and love alone is not a guarantee either for that perfect relationship … but, although nothing is perfect we can learn and apply certain ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Ten Signs of a Bad Friendship - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Bhavesh JoshiThe purpose of this article is to help people identify bad friendships, so they can make the choice to end them before things get really bad. There are many friendships that are not healthy; in fact, many friends are bad friends, and sometimes the other party has trouble spotting this out. If ...
Views: 15683(1 vote) - Terrible Things to Avoid When Getting Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from Jenna JamesLove is like a double blade knife. At one edge it's inspiring, at the other it's expiring. While it makes one live, at some point it can also be fatal. At times it encourages but there are times when it discourages. Undeniably, most heartbroken gals tend to become desperate especially at the ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Texting Saved My Relationship! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Madeline FosterHow Texting Brought Us Back Together. After two years together, my boyfriend all of a sudden decided that we were too young for a meaningful relationship. He concluded that it was necessary to go our own way and that we needed time alone. Right then and there I decided I had to figure out a ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - The 4 A's of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerOne of the more challenging aspects of recovery from an eating disorder is learning to “navigate” through our relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. One certainty that exists for people regarding their ongoing relationships prior to entering recovery is that no relationship will ...
Views: 4688(2 votes) - The 51% Rule — Boundaries are Your Friend - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Chandra LynnHave you ever felt like you are doing more to help your partner then they are to help themselves? Sometimes it just seems easier to take control and get things done on your own than ask your partner to do their part. And they may be completely happy with having you take care of business. But ...
Views: 6085(1 vote) - The Advantages Of Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from kathleen kellyA number of people think that a great solution to improving their personal happiness is actually by enhancing their relationships. That way, they're able to enjoy all the facets of life with healthy and nourishing relationships with individuals they love the most, like their spouses and ...
Views: 463(1 vote) - The Art of Floating - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle Daoustthe key to getting a new relationship started on the right foot... You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later, when you're sure they won't laugh if you trip. - Jonathan Carroll One of the biggest mistakes that ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - The Biggest Dilemma When Surviving An Affair: Should I Stay Or Should We Get a Divorce? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Brenda StewartWhen you are surviving an affair, your next decision comes down to only two choices: to stay together and try saving your marriage or get out and leave everything behind. Here are three questions for you to consider before making any decision: 1. Are you the only one who is trying to work on ...
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