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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- The Gift of Magnanimity - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2018 from Sharon ShoresWhat is magnanimity? Here are some quotes. “We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “If you happened to be born on third base, you didn't rub it in the face of the guy who wasn't even born in the stadium. Self-interest was generally checked at ...
Views: 1182 - The Gift of Projection - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Sheryl PaulProjection is one of the most important concepts to understand when you’re stuck in relationship anxiety or any manifestation of anxiety. It’s a psychological term that essentially means we’re stuck in a story about someone or something else with the belief that it’s true, and that if the person ...
Views: 1022 - The Gift of Safe Harbor - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Leah SchwartzNo matter how positive our outlook, there are times when it just feels that the world is our enemy, or at the very least, not our friend. Between job-related pressures, financial challenges, family dynamics, and any number of internal "issues" we may be facing, sometimes, every one of us feels ...
Views: 1253 - The Golden Rule to Get Over a Relationship Break Up - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Joshua UebergangDid you know psychologists concur that having a relationship break up is like going through grief? Contrasting grieving and getting over a break up, you can probably see why. In both cases you lose someone you loved and you're unwilling to psychologically let them go. By using similar principles ...
Views: 15520 - The Golden Rules Of Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Marga JeeI am one of those persons who have always been in a relationship, at least since I was 14, and successful ones. They had their natural flow and growth and at a certain point they came to and end, with a little sadness in saying goodbye and the certainty that the emptiness of separation was ...
Views: 1559 - The Goldilocks Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Bradley FosterThe Goldilocks Syndrome Definition: An extreme sense of entitlement. Expectation of Manna falling from heaven without acknowledgment or gratitude. Named for the ungrateful character in Goldilocks and the Three Bears.CIMG2448 Twenty years ago, when my three year old daughter christened our ...
Views: 2428 - The Good Idea/Mentors - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood day to you all….. A little late you say? Yes, you are right. I am out of routine…the children are home today, I’m running instead of working, and I’m a little distracted. So to move on… May you love and be loved, may you find candy under your pillow (even if you put it ...
Views: 773 - The Good Idea/Real Talk - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I woke up this morning wondering why this week has felt so long. Then I realized that it is Thursday so I felt a little better….so close to Friday. When we come off of a holiday weekend sometimes we get all messed up just by having that Monday off. You would think ...
Views: 1011 - The Good Idea/Words - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all….. We started our day today ushering cars around for inspection. It is always fun to juggle schedules, cars and routines just to make sure that a car is available at home to drive. Then later on I get to pick up one car at one garage and drop another one off at a different ...
Views: 1024 - The Greatest Love of All - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Anthony Diaz“The Universe is a stage on which your mind dances with your body, guided by your heart.” As we enter into the month of Love, how is your relationship? As we examine the quality of our intimacy, we may be asking the question “What is love”? Is it an emotion, is it a feeling? Or is it ...
Views: 1072 - The Greeting Card: An Essential part of a Gift - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Timothy SpencerA picture may paint a thousand words, but when combined with the right message makes the medium more potent. Research evidence shows that the ancient Egyptians on papyrus scrolls first sent glad tidings. The Chinese also were historically credited with such devices for exchanging greetings ...
Views: 770 - The Hard Facts About Convincing Your Guy to Commit to You - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Gillian ReynoldsMany relationships reach a stalemate several months or in some cases, years, after a couple first meets and starts dating. The issue of commitment pops up and what was once a healthy, fun and promising union comes crashing to an abrupt halt. Many women have commitment on their minds because for ...
Views: 2649 - The Healing Power Of Nature! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine called Wain, and this was a deep conversation. However, this was a conversation that was far deeper than usual and I ended up thinking about what we spoke about. I won’t go too far into what we spoke about as I sure that he ...
Views: 1134 - The Heart of the Matter - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Jordan PaulHow have you answered that most perplexing and essential question in our lives, “Who am I?” I found my answer by thinking of my heart as my essence. My heart is love and the feelings and behaviors associated with it are warm and peaceful. Being connected to my heart I feel a oneness and ...
Views: 1118 - The Heart: Why Do Some People Close Their Heart? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to relationships with other human beings and with life itself; the heart has a unique purpose. At an emotional level; the left side (feminine) of the heart allows one to receive and the right side (masculine) of the heart allows one to give. And when one of these sides is out of ...
Views: 4279 - The Helpful Hubby and The Soaking Cycle - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Terrence PlankThe Helpful Hubby and The Soaking Cycle Hey fellas, how would you like to really impress the wife? How do think she would she like it if her girlfriends, co-workers, and even her mother were envious of her good fortune? What could you do on a regular basis that could improve your relationship, ...
Views: 818 - The Hidden Dangers Of Trying To Control Your Husband Or Wife... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Dan And JenniferThere is a beautiful little town just south of where I live. It has peaceful, quiet, tree-lined streets with beautiful homes both old and new. It is the perfect example of small town America, a place where many of us dream of raising our children, a place that we think of as being safe. Last ...
Views: 1247 - The Hidden Gift - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Dawn SinnottWe’ve become really close, she and I. I’m really happy about that. She’s been opening up to me gradually and I can see her getting more and more comfortable. She tells me about how she recently handled a difficult situation and I am really impressed. I tell her so. She says she thinks she ...
Views: 1075 - The Hidden Power of Greeting Cards: Small Gestures, Big Impact - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2024 from Christopher thomasWe’ve all been there: a special occasion or holiday is coming up, and you need to find the perfect gift. You could go out and buy something expensive – or you could make an impact with a few simple words written on a greeting card. Animated birthday cards, along with traditional ...
Views: 403 - The Hidden Sources of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomWe are attracted to people for many different reasons, some of them conscious, some unconscious. Some of the conscious reasons have to do with how the person looks, how they act, the sound of their voice, the sensation of their touch, and other sensory cues. These are things we can identify and ...
Views: 1367 - The Holiday Time and the Dynamics of Distance - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.The holidays are reminders that we want closeness yet unconsciously set up emotional walls of distance. This may sound strange and paradoxical as the holidays are supposed to represent remembrance and thoughtfulness, love and care. They also bring up all the early needs that went unmet ...
Views: 1062 - The Holidays are a Perfect Time to Reflect and Contemplate How to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Doron GilHave you ever learned in school how to develop a successful relationship? Have your parents ever given you a good example? And, most of all: what makes you think you know how to succeed in an intimate relationship? Well, if you find yourself failing time and again, you know the answer: you don’t ...
Views: 1040 - The Housemate Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Dr. Mike GoslingDo you feel like housemates rather than lovers? Are you disconnected and feeling unloved? Deepest intimacy - When your relationship started and you were so 'in love', do you remember what it was like? Can you remember that you used to talk about everything? You spent every moment with each ...
Views: 1614 - The How to Make Up with Your Ex Check List - Get Your Ex Back Now! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Phillip TomHas a huge disagreement left you and your lover at odds? There are some things to keep in mind before you try to fix things up. This how to make up with your ex check list is going to help you continue on track. Stay away from the mistakes that can end a relationship! Item 1 - Down ...
Views: 1218 - The How-To of Relationship Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonRelationship Confidence! It begins by identifying WHAT you want that's missing from your relationship, and then learning how to craft a clear INTENTION that will support you in getting it. Intentions - What Do They Have To Do With Relationships? You may believe that intentions are mostly ...
Views: 1222 - The Hurricane That Disrupts All Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from William Cottringer“Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” ~William James. What is this hurricane that disrupts all relationships at work and home? In two words: Wrong ...
Views: 1261 - The I-Ching Connection - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Jon SandiferBy Jon Sandifer This article explains the deep connection between the world’s oldest oracle, the I Ching, and the most ancient astrological system. The I Ching still remains unsurpassed as a blueprint for the universe. So, its longevity as the oldest book in continuous use is hardly ...
Views: 1149 - The Importance of Attractive Lifestyle To Improve Your Dating Success - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Richard LisoI often think and wonder about the issue of attraction. In fact, attraction is kind of the basic and most important part of this whole world of dating advice. Our goal as men is to make women feel attracted to us. Now, although many gurus discuss various "loophole" methods to push a woman's ...
Views: 2884 - The Importance Of Emotional Availability In Parent-Child Relation - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Ravi JainOne day the little Biju was waiting for his father for long hours. As the door bell rung, the little boy ran to the door step to open the door. There was a smile in his face and it seems that he was having something in his mind. As the father entered the house, Biju asked, “Papa, how much do you ...
Views: 1116 - The Importance of Emotions and Feelings in Attracting Women - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Richard LisoI'm sure that you've heard stories about women dating and falling in love various jerks and maniacs who totally mistreat them. And despite the guy's behavior, a woman might continue meeting, and even worse – begging him to stay with her. You probably wonder – why do women agree and want ...
Views: 7954 - The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Distance in Relationships that Matter the Most - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithAs a psychotherapist, I often meet individuals, couples and families who at first describe the relationships that matter the most in their lives as ‘very close’, ‘tight’, and supportive. But later, after understanding the issues that brought them to my office, I view them more as insular systems ...
Views: 1477 - The Importance of Physical Looks in Attracting Women - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Richard LisoThis is a pretty sensitive issue for many men. Should men care about their physical looks in order to be attractive to members of the opposite sex (i.e., women)? As men, we know that physical looks of women have great importance, and indeed many studies show that men choose their women ...
Views: 2050 - The Importance of Touch - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeTouch is the medium through which we first become acquainted with the world. It is the first means of communication between the newborn baby and the mother. Research has shown that many babies who are raised in an orphanage and are not handled and touched on a regular basis rarely live past the ...
Views: 1033 - The Importance of Zodiac Compatibility - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Keith SeitzWhile some people enjoy being single and not being in a romantic relationship, most people long for someone to share our life with. In order to find Mr. or Mrs. Right, we go on dates and see people for months, sometimes years. Often the dating period ends in a break up because the two people ...
Views: 598 - The Impotent Hero - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Allan HardmanRomantic relationship has been both a blessing and nightmare for many people in this new millennium. In the past, the rules of relationship were relatively structured and well enforced by families and cultures. Many relationships were based on the need for security and financial well-being in an ...
Views: 1512 - The Improvements That Internet site Design Has Gone Through - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from kingof seoPreliminary Stages Of Website Designing There has been plenty of changes which have taken position so far as site style methods are worried and it has evolved as the time progressed. The first page was merely a dark plain text which was submitted as a webpage on a website. There is no usage ...
Views: 1020 - The Inner Game of Break Ups - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterWhen you go through a break up, it can be one of the most difficult things to go through. Not only do you have to pick up the pieces of your life and move on, but you also have to deal with all the troubling thoughts, emotional turmoil, stream of what-if thinking and self-doubt. What do you ...
Views: 1591 - THE INTERVAL - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Zannah Hackett"The Interval" is an interesting topic of discussion. Formerly referred to over the ages as "The Midlife Crisis", "The Frantic Forties", "The Transition" and the "Red Sports Car", it continues to rear its ugly little head even when we spend thousands of dollars trying to become aware so that we ...
Views: 1536 - The intricacies of winning and getting your ex back - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Franklin FashayaIt is quite unfortunate that even the best of our relationships turn sour sometime due to reasons known or seen or vice versa. There is a myriad of reasons as to why good and sound relationships go bad leading to breakups. You might have braved petty arguments or your ex simply halted all ...
Views: 785 - The Intuition You Really Don't Possess - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryMen are different than women. It should be pretty evident and yet there are still times when we lose track of the important differences that make us individual. One of those times when we forget is the source of a great majority of disagreement and arguments. Young children grow up by gender ...
Views: 1255 - The Issue Of Stepping Out With A Stunning Girl - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2011 from Jack FlashHave you asked out a gorgeous girl and are stunned she accepted? Men put gorgeous girl on this high pedestal and then it can be quite challenging and stressful if you ask one out and she really accepts. It can definitely enhance your self-confidence when a tasty girl consents to go out with you ...
Views: 683 - The Key Ingredient for Deep Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Richard NicastroEmotional safety is something couples typically don't think about until something happens to threaten this safety. Emotional safety (knowing that you can trust your spouse/partner, that s/he has your best interest in mind and will try to be responsive to your emotional needs) creates a ...
Views: 2438 - The key is embracing a relationship enrichment lifestyle… (Video) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2021 from Emma ViglucciDo you feel like you are spinning your wheels and getting nowhere fast in your life? Do you feel like your world got turned upside down and you don’t know what’s up or down? Do you feel exhausted and completely unmotivated? Do you feel like are banging around without purpose and alone? Do you ...
Views: 678 - THE KEY IS TO MASTER BEING YOUR BEST SELF - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Emma ViglucciFocusing on the things that are good for us, make us feel good, and create a stronger connection to our Self are massively important in our Journey. Not only do we feel good (haha, who doesn’t want that?), but this is imperative for creating our successful relationship, and meaningful ...
Views: 776 - The Key To A Loving Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Truth WarriorMost people, myself included, want to create a loving and fulfilling relationship in our lives. A relationship that is healthy, authentic, with mutual love and respect for each other. A loving healthy relationship can be one of the most beautiful experiences in the world. I have had the ...
Views: 1622 - The Key To Back With Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Michael LoisDo you have difficulty understanding men? Would you like to find a website that can help you understand and can learn to be able to have a clear idea about how to get back with your ex boyfriend much easier? So quiet that this article will be able to help. Getting back with your ex boyfriend ...
Views: 635 - The Key To Happy Relationships (First, Love & Forgive Yourself) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Jerry JellisonSETTING the SCENE What a subject…..huge in size & scope & complexity! But is there any other ongoing process in your life that is more important or consequential than our relationship with others? This is particularly so if the relationship in question is the one you have with the person you ...
Views: 2415 - The Key to Having a Successful Long Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Erica JohnsonAs you go through your journey of attracting a good man you may meet a man who doesn’t live in your city. Because of online dating, this seems to be the new norm. Depending on how you and your new date hit it off, it may eventually turn into a long distance relationship. I’ve been in a long ...
Views: 1429 - The Key To His Heart and Your Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Kara OhThe Feminine Grace is the foundation of everything I teach. It is what causes a woman to be truly happy. It’s actually the key to enjoying more fully every aspect of your life. We think we’re our own person, able to choose how we live our lives. But a lot of how and why we make the choices we ...
Views: 2408 - The Key to Read What's On His Mind: Interesting Facts about Love Psychology - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from James UadialeDo you wish he was in love with you? Are you obsessed about it to the point of thinking about praying or using telepathic powers to get some answers? Don't panic, there ARE ways to find out if he's in love without blatantly asking him! Here are the signs you should look for : 1. How far from ...
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