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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- The Politics of Dating - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2007 from Rita Bigel-CasherThe Politics Of Dating "Those marriages generally abound most with love and constancy that are preceded by a long courtship." Joseph Addison Whether you are single, widowed, divorced or about to be, pursuing love can be more fruitful when you are open to the many exciting opportunities it ...
Views: 2415 - Getting and Keeping the Woman You Desire - Ten Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2007 from Rhonda FindlingSometimes men meet women their attracted to but don’t have the right tools to engage them, resulting in a lost connection. As an author and dating coach to hundreds of men and women throughout the years I’ve discovered the 10 following ways of behaving and relating that will ensure a ...
Views: 1324 - Improve Your Romance with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Linda BinnsRomance is in the air - especially during the month of February. But for many people, romantic relationships seem unattainable or current love connections lack the sparks they once created. Feng Shui, the ancient art of object placement to enhance energy flow through a space, is gain-ing ...
Views: 1033 - Managing Conflicts with Loved Ones, Helps Love Grow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Nora Femenia,We are all sure that having peace and harmony in our relationships keeps us healthy, vital and productive. We all know that, on the other hand, conflict can make us tense, sick and unhappy…only because we are scared of its consequences. Unfortunately, harmony gets broken because we ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - The Challenge of Merging Your Lives - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Margaret PaulLily and Don, both in their 40s, decided to get married after dating each other for a year. Lily’s children were in college, while Don still had children coming to his house every other weekend. They discovered early in their marriage that it was one thing to date and quite another to ...
Views: 2560 - The Power of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Tristan Loo“You can’t give love to someone else without knowing how to give yourself love first.” ~Tristan Loo According to humanistic psychology, human beings have an inner need and desire to give and receive high quality love. Love is the glue that holds ...
Views: 12331 - Essential Ingredients for a successful relationship - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanCriteria for evaluating one’s relationship with one’s partner Creating a healthy environment for a mutually satisfying relationship became the most hard and tedious task that a couple has to face in the complicated society in which we live. Nowadays, divorce is the norm and ...
Views: 7335 - Trouble in Break-Up City - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDr. Neder, My fiancé decided it was best to end our two year relationship about a month and a half ago. In this time I have realized why she did it and that she meant more to me than I ever knew. I made a lot of mistakes that I didn't see until now. I talked to her about a month ago and ...
Views: 912 - How a High Fiber Diet Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2006 from Douglas AlpFor many years now we have been hearing about how a high fiber diet has many health benefits.Although there are many that do follow a high fiber diet the majority of people do not I believe the reason why many people do not follow a high fiber diet is that they truly don't realize what the fiber ...
Views: 1163 - The Power of Kindness in Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Margaret PaulThere is one choice you can make that will heal many of your relationship problems. This is the choice of kindness – to both yourself and to others. This may sound simple, yet for many people, there is one choice far more important to them than kindness. This is the choice to attempt to ...
Views: 3742 - Use Eye Contact to Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealHave you ever wondered why some people make friends so easily? Do you wonder why they are popular and act as friendship magnets? Do you wonder what you're doing wrong? If you're not making friends easily, it might not be your clothing style, or your financial status that is to blame. It ...
Views: 5559 - I'm Dating This Guy Who is in the Process of Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Susan DunnI get letters. As a Relationship Coach, and the “How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams” expert on a major website, I get letters. “I’ve been seeing a guy for a year who’s in the process of a divorce,” writes Anne (not her real name). She goes on to ...
Views: 4923 - 5 Actions For Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2006 from Margaret PaulCouples that have a very good relationship are not just lucky. Successful, loving relationships do not just happen. The couples that have loving relationships are taking specific actions that people in unsuccessful relationships are not taking. ACTION 1 - KINDNESS TO SELF AND OTHER Think for a ...
Views: 2407 - Tips for dating just for the pleasure of it - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Nathalie FisetDating need not be an occasion where nerves are frayed and the palms are all sweaty. With the right attitude and the right atmosphere, dating can be pleasurable, enjoyable and fun. Heck, it can even be quite therapeutic if you know what buttons to tweak! Below are some tips that one can do to ...
Views: 842 - Online Dating Etiquette - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2006 from Nathalie FisetToday, as everyone who uses a computer and surfs the Internet knows, the World Wide Web can be used for a large number of reasons, the more popular uses among them being banking and e-commerce, shopping, and finding a partner in love. As the number of users like you has been growing steadily, so ...
Views: 2197 - 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: 1670(7 votes) - Simma & Kate's Strategies for Cross-Generational Relationship Building - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2006 from simma liebermanHere we highlight what we think are the best ways to push past generational barriers and build strong intergenerational relationships. We've divided the strategies into mindset tips (how to approach cross-generational differences) and practical tips (the small things you can do during a ...
Views: 987 - MARRIAGE ADVICE: You're With Your Perfect Teacher - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2006 from Karen JonesIt’s a constant and ongoing battle in your marriage. You like to have things laid out and to be prepared for what’s coming. He doesn’t plan at all. You know you’d relax if only he’d be a little more focused, and then you could stop having these arguments. How ...
Views: 1313 - DATING ADVICE: You, Him and the Not-Quite-Ex-Wife - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Karen JonesWhen it comes to seriously dating a nearly divorced man, there is frequently a third person in your relationship – his not-quite-ex-wife. It feels like he’s the one for you but the strong emotions he feels for his wife are a challenge. You’ve been loving, generous and ...When ...
Views: 22008 - Why Breaking Up May Be The Best Thing To Happen To You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2006 from Annie KaszinaNobody wants to go through the pain of a break-up. You feel like the bottom has fallen out of your world, the trust you had in your partner dissolves. You probably feel worthless and unlovable. But still, getting hurt may be the best thing to happen to you. Why? Because it is probably the best ...
Views: 3830 - Jealousy...The Green Eyed Monster - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Susan Russo“Love that is fed by jealousy dies hard” -Ovid Jealousy can be consuming. It creates stress and anxiety in a relationship. Jealousy leaves you feeling insecure, vulnerable and frustrated. There is nothing good that comes from being jealous; regardless of whether you are the one ...
Views: 2547 - 7 Steps to Survive a Breakup or Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Susan Russo7 Steps to Survive a Break-up or Divorce “The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” -Lao Tzu Are you struggling with letting go of a past love? We all know how painful it can be when walking away from a relationship. You may be dealing with feelings that ...
Views: 763 - Deception...The Whittler of the Soul - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Susan RussoDeception…The Whittler of Your Soul “A lie may take care of the present, but it has no future.” -Author Unknown When you find out that someone you love has lied to you, has been deceiving you; it is like a knife piercing your soul. How do you recover from the ...
Views: 811 - Dating/Relationships & Independence: Women over 40 keep your life in balance - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Trisha StoneHow do you find the balance between your own independent life and being in a relationship? For some women this is about facing your worst fear that you will somehow lose yourself along the way. You can find out how to make sure that you don’t give up on yourself whilst being in a ...
Views: 2501 - Top Secrets of Successful Couplepreneurs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Jean CharlesAre you in business with your life partner and can’t tell the difference between your bedroom and the boardroom? Welcome to the world of Couplepreneurs! What are “Couplepreneurs”? This term describes any two persons living together in a committed relationship and also ...
Views: 1848 - Senior Dating Tips - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from john waltzerFifty plus and wish to start dating again after a long long gap. Many would think it is an overwhelming task- especially when dates are difficult to find at that age. No it isn’t. Start searching on an online adult dating site in a category dedicated to senior dating. Searching through ...
Views: 829 - Boost Your Relationship with Humor - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2006 from Debbie MandelDo you get annoyed when he teases you about being clumsy or talking too much? Do you wonder if you married one of the Three Stooges when he tells a rehearsed joke with crass body language? Do both of you sit at the kitchen table slinging sarcastic remarks at each other? It’s time to ...
Views: 1264 - Too Close for Comfort: Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from John MooreTOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship authored by John D. Moore, Ph.D., co-founder of http://www.mychicagotherapist.com In this article: · Exposing the problem of Relational Dependency. · Examining the unhealthy attachment style ...
Views: 16905 - Ask A Simple Question to Jumpstart a Stalled Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Cynthia WallINTRO: Do you long for the early times of your romantic relationship, when support and affection flowed freely? A couple’s therapist promises you can recreate this mood by asking one simple question. In the early days of a new romance, couples delight in pleasing one another. Each is ...
Views: 5255 - Understanding the True Nature of Giving - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2006 from Laura YoungWe'll call him Spike. He was big, tattooed and pierced, on lots of narcotics and, oh yeah, without a job. I was on the team to try to help him turn his life around in 5 weeks. (Did I ever mention my former career was challenging?!) Spike had a pregnant wife. Very pregnant. They had no car ...
Views: 1240 - Appreciate The Differences For A Great Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2006 from Tony ThomasAccording to a report at Salary.com, a Stay-at-Home Mom is worth 134k per year. I so agree with that. Stay-at-Home Moms have been and always will be the backbone of this society. A bold statement? Sure it is and I stand behind it. Although their time taking care of the home, the kids, the wash, ...
Views: 817 - 7 Ways to Deal with the Negative People in your Life - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2006 from Lori RadunHave you ever been faced with trying to stay positive when others around you are negative? Negative people can be a challenge to be around. They will bring you down and drain your energy. A negative person can throw your best laid plans to be positive right out the window. Whether your child ...
Views: 44605(6 votes) - 5 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Margaret PaulAs a relationship counselor, I am constantly being asked why so many relationships fail. In the 37 years that I have worked with couples, I have discovered five major relationship killers: CONTROLLING BEHAVIOR Most people enter a relationship with a deep fear of rejection, and this fear ...
Views: 2898 - The Biggest Mistake Men Make in Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. “I don’t understand,” said ...
Views: 1532 - RELATIONSHIP ADVICE: Honey or Vinegar - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Karen JonesI would guess you’ve heard the old saying, “you’ll catch more bees with honey than with vinegar”. Of course that makes sense, and you’d never DREAM of trying to attract a bee with vinegar, would you? So why is it that so many of us behave as though nagging, ...
Views: 1620 - Creating Lasting Love - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2006 from Lance OngMany people are able to get into relationships. And many are able to attract partners who are suitable for them, physically and mentally. But for many people, their relationships do not last much more than 3 months! This is a shocking truth of the dating world. Why does this happen? Why ...
Views: 847 - Challenged by your relationships? Good! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from John RobsonWhy are our relationships such a challenge? By their very nature, relationships always push us toward duality, toward the opposites. They take us into both the light of our souls and the darkness of our subconscious. They force us to look at the light and experience the shadows. If we deny ...
Views: 1079(2 votes) - The Man's Way to Finding True Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Lance OngEvery one of us is looking for an ideal partner, the person who fulfils our need to love and be loved. The problem is there are so many people who can pass the first-glance test that you can be looking your whole life and not know who to select. So how can you end up with an ideal partner ...
Views: 941 - Love is a Chemical Dance and a Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2006 from Jaci RaeThere are few four letter words that conjure up a mixture of fear and/or elation like the word Love. Many confuse lust, infatuation, and ‘a crush’ for love, so let me explain a little bit about all of these chemical reactions. As unromantic as it may sound, the chemistry of love is ...
Views: 825 - Learn Social Skills for a Better Life - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from YAMIN MEMONMany academic and professional geniuses also lack ability to handle various social situations in life. In this article we shall explore the need and advantages of learning various social skills like Effective Communication, Assertiveness, Presentation skills etc. You have attended meetings, ...
Views: 1133 - The Mirror of Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Margaret PaulNedra, one of my clients, was quite upset when she received an email from her friend, Roxanne, ending their friendship. The email was quite blaming, telling Nedra that she was narcissistic, selfish, and uncaring. Roxanne complained that Nedra just talked about herself and was never there for ...
Views: 2515 - The Secret Of How To Make A Marriage Last - by I hear it all the time. Couples come to me after going through every other marriage improvement method under the sun and tell me they experience a brief sense of relief from a certain program, but with passing of time, they fall back into their old ways.
This got me thinking. With the millions ...
Views: 1969 - How to improve communication skills - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Licia GinneHow to Improve Communication Skills One of the goals of individual and couple's psychotherapy is to improve your ability to know what you want to say and how to have it be heard and understood. If you can improve your ability to communicate success can follow in so many areas of your life. ...
Views: 1369 - Dating Advice: Deadline Junkie - No Time for Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Trisha StoneDating Advice: Deadline Junkie – No time for relationships I want a relationship BUT… When talking to singles about relationship there is one theme that I often hear “I would like to be in a relationship BUT I don’t have the time”. This is particularly ...
Views: 1227 - Consequences, the result of your Actions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Michaela ScherrMaybe you are looking at a sea or green change, career change, further education, having a child, or something else. Regardless of what changes you have in mind it helps if you take time to consider the consequences of this change, particularly if you are in a relationship and have children ...
Views: 5122 - 8 Ways to Heal When Love Hurts - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Lori RadunSometimes our loved ones hurt us. Dads can get physical or disappear from our lives. Moms can betray us with their anger and lack of support. A best friend can shock us by turning their backs on us. A spouse can be unfaithful and destroy our trust. Our children can take a destructive path ...
Views: 1237 - When It's Time to Say Goodbye - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Susan DunnOne of the things we all dislike about psychologists is terms like "vulnerable to loss." Who, pray tell me, is not "vulnerable to loss"? It is devastating to lose someone who made your world a better place. Or some thing that did, like a career, a special house, your left leg, the ability to ...
Views: 3073 - How to Be Romantic - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from Jill BrennanNo one is born romantic. But like most things in life, being romantic is something that can be learned. Although romantic gestures may seem like they come easily to some people that is only because they’ve had lots of practice and because they are in tune with what motivates the opposite ...
Views: 1220 - Love is Not Enough - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and the Personal Success online course. Do you feel disappointed and like a failure ...
Views: 1062 - Lamenting Being Single? A Beautiful Relationship is Easier Than You Think. - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Susan JeffersIf you’re one of the world’s millions of single people, you’ve undoubtedly asked yourself at some point, “Where are all the good men/women out there?” Why can’t I find a partner?” Or if you are in a less than satisfactory relationship, you’ve ...
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