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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Are You A Hero? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantSome say we don't have anymore heroes but I say we do. Let's take a look at what a hero is and decide if you are one. A hero travels the hero's journey. That's when regular people such as you or me are asked to leave our routine life because something serious has occurred and we are asked ...
Views: 2839(4 votes) - Distancing In Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnIf someone were to throw a punch at you, you would likely try to defend yourself from getting hit. And if you were to feel the heat of a flaming fire, you would keep yourself far enough away to avoid getting burned. Self-preservation comes naturally as no one wants to experience pain and ...
Views: 12055(4 votes) - Social Intelligence: 6 Steps to Relationship Success - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” – Vincent van Gogh Meeting people is easy. In addition to the traditional ways like friends, societies, and other social groups, we now have the internet too. And provided we’re prepared to get out of our comfort zones, ...
Views: 3484(4 votes) - Why Do We Fear Close Relationships? - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Robert NajemyAlthough we want to love and be loved, we also fear both. Our past experiences have programmed us to associate loving and being loved with unpleasant experiences and especially with feelings of vulnerability. For these and other reasons, we have developed fears and subconscious resistance ...
Views: 24687(8 votes) - ***The Ten Essential Virtues of Love - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. This morning, a great friend of ours sent along an article that we were really taken with. For those who have read our book, Building a Love that Lasts (Jossey-Bass/Wiley 2010), you may recall a chapter entitled, “A Tribute to Lasting Love” (pp. ...
Views: 8956(47 votes) - ***Don’t Ever Say These Things To Your Spouse - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Words Matter! What you say to the one you love is important! Negative and hurtful statements can have the power to cut through the very fabric of the bond between two people in love. Words can damage and potentially destroy the foundation of your ...
Views: 1974(5 votes) - ***How is the Current Recession Affecting Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. For the past several weeks we have been pouring over as much data as we can get our hands on to answer a question we are often asked – “How is the current Recession affecting marriage in the USA?” The answer is complicated. Here’s what we do ...
Views: 4954(45 votes) - ***Marriage Is Alive and Well In France - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Recently, we traveled again to Europe to conduct more interviews with successfully married couples. Since we had not been to France in several years, we were beginning to believe the media reports about how the French did not like Americans. So, we ...
Views: 1852(5 votes) - ***The Empty Nest Syndrome Is Overrated - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The truth is, for many couples, the empty nest is a time of great “re-discovery” of the love for each other. You and your spouse are finally alone after two decades of marriage because the children have all left home. Now what? This is a question ...
Views: 2104(5 votes) - ***The Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Margaret PaulResearch indicates that children would rather be yelled at than ignored. When prisoners are being punished, they are put in isolation, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is - other than physical abuse.The silent treatment is a form of punishment, a way to attempt to ...
Views: 10176(5 votes) - 3 Tips for Stopping Jealousy Before It Snowballs into Something Unstoppable - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsWe've all seen cartoons in which a character shapes snow into a ball, perhaps to build a snowman. As the ball of snow is rolled, it grows bigger and bigger. Pretty soon that snowball is quite large and here comes a slope or hill... The next thing we see are the arms and legs of our ...
Views: 4471(10 votes) - Happy Family at Holidays? Not So Fast - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantFor many people, family gatherings during the Happy Holidays aren't so happy. While most of us enjoy getting together at holidays, mixed feelings of love, anxiety and confusion often collide. But why in the world would family holidays cause consternation or anxious feelings? Why would family ...
Views: 2096(5 votes) - How To Have a Happy, Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Mandy KloppersHow To Have a Happy, Healthy Relationship These pointers refer to men and women but for ease of reference I will use the word “he” when referring to “he” and “she”. 1. APPEARANCE. An obvious one but needs mentioning. Look your best. Make sure you smell nice, look good and dress in an ...
Views: 1636(5 votes) - Is Anyone There? Can Anyone Hear Me? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from David SamuelThis is the real question we all ask at some point in our life, is anyone there? Am I alone here, in the crowd, in the world? This article is about those moments, the times when we wonder if we are from another planet because it seems like no one can understand our feelings, thoughts and ...
Views: 3558(5 votes) - Living with an alcoholic – Shame - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John McMahonIf you live with an alcoholic you will almost certainly feel shame. Some people will experience it to a very high level others less so but almost everyone who lives with an alcoholic experiences it to some degree. You will probably feel anxious that people will discover your secret, that they ...
Views: 3103(5 votes) - Marriage and Relationships: 6 Tips to Help the 90% of Couples That are Incompatible - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany generations ago, marriage was about survival, property, money, securing family dynasties, and pragmatism, not love or sexual intimacy. Marriage remained popular largely because of the stigma attached to sex outside of marriage. Now “love” is the main reason given for tying the knot, but ...
Views: 1703(5 votes) - Meet Six Needs and Bond for Life - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Meet Six Needs and Bond for Life Relationships make for a happy, fulfilling life or a miserable existence. So, why didn't our parents sit us down early on and teach us to do relationships well? If you think about ...
Views: 1588(5 votes) - Three Tips for Successfully Ending an Argument. - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyLet’s face it: Given enough time, arguments are an inevitable part of every single relationship – even the happiest ones. We All Argue It doesn’t matter how great your marriage relationship is or how happily married you are, it is practically guaranteed that, at some point, you and your ...
Views: 3564(5 votes) - What To Do When A Man Suddenly Stops Calling You - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Tatia DeeHere's A Relationship Question From Jessica: Jessica says “I met B at a wedding a few months ago and we hit it off nice. After a few dates we started sleeping together and we’ve been in a relationship since then. The first 3 months were hot and heavy, but since last week B suddenly ...
Views: 5449(5 votes) - Your Emotional Health and Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Michael FehlauerYour relationships are affected by your emotional health. The healthier you are emotionally the stronger your relationships will be with others. The best thing you can do for your spouse, family and loved ones is to take care of yourself. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself so you ...
Views: 1647(5 votes) - 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: 44758(6 votes) - Always Stay In Love - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lilly WhiteAlways Stay In Love New Love is exciting, fun and just comes easy, it seems to flow. After the new wares off and couples settle into the relationship they begin to go about life. What they fail to understand is being in love can always stay through out the relationship and last. Do not ...
Views: 1196(6 votes) - ***Your Relationship Comes First - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillRelationships are the heart and soul of our society. If our relationships with others were to disappear, most of us would feel all meaning slipping away from our lives. Our husbands, our wives, our children, our parents and extended family, our co-workers and our friends help to create what we ...
Views: 4878(7 votes) - Trust in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverIn my work with couples, I often find a lack of trust at the root of many challenges they report. Trust is a Verb We have been taught to believe trust is a commodity to be earned by others. Once they have passed certain tests, then we feel safe to extend our trust. I would like to entertain ...
Views: 5976(7 votes) - What's The Best Way of Expressing Your Anger? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDo you feel ashamed when you lash out at the people you love the most? Do you wish you could erase it for ever and be free of this beastly emotion? That’s because there is a taboo against feeling and expressing anger, particularly if done in a loud, over the top and explosive way. We don’t ...
Views: 2476(7 votes) - *** Cinderella Was Not Saved - She Was a Happy Person All Along! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Margaret PaulWould the prince have chosen Cinderella to marry if she was a miserable young woman? If her stepsisters were beautiful but miserable, would he have chosen either of them? Are you living under the delusion that when you meet your soul mate you will finally be happy - that your misery is because ...
Views: 18197(15 votes) - Forgive Others! It Is The "Name Of The Game!" - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Father TimeForgiving other people is one of the most important things in this life! When we get angry at someone or have ill feelings towards them, for whatever the reason, the only one that this hurts is us! Sometimes a friend, family member, or co-worker might make a joke, and it comes out wrong, and ...
Views: 4753(9 votes) - ***Does Marriage Improve Your Health? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzAmerica’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts Over the past decade there have been a number of research articles expounding on the positive virtues of marriage and good health. We have reported on them. And as you know, there are some very strong opinions that accompany the research findings – ...
Views: 5144(47 votes) - "Old Souls" - An Astrological Take on Those Mysterious People That Get That Name - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Christofer FrenchWhat is an "Old Soul" Just what is an "old soul"? This is a phrase that precedes "new age" ideology and reaches back into our old English lexicon. It embraces the idea that a particularly, wise, world weary, or compassionate person "goes back" into a time that precedes the present. It is a ...
Views: 10244(4 votes) - Are you “Abandoning” yourself in your relationships? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Marshall ZaleOften I see couples or hear the sadness of friends who commonly complain about their mates and wish for a paradigm shift. I hear them echo “If they can only be this way” or “If they were more like that.” When I pose the question: ” Why are you in the relationship?”, the answers vary but they are ...
Views: 3439(3 votes) - Death becomes you - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Maryanne ComarotoWhat if you just let go? Let it all go? All your attachments: your life as you know it, your identity, what you think of other people, of what other people think of you? Any and all ideas you have about who you are, what is and how it supposed to be, vanishing in the distance as you voluntarily ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not: Ways To Know He Loves You - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraStop plucking the petals off the daisy; it will never give you the real answers. Looking for Mr. Right is never easy, but one doesn’t really need special senses to know if your man is in love with you or not. And those plucking petals won’t tell you if he is in love with you either, but paying ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - How to Help Someone With a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Greg BakerYou know someone that has had their heart broken and they are so hurt that they seem to withdraw from everyone and everything. You want to help, but you just don't know what to do. Read on for a few suggestions and tips. Now if you did the heart breaking, that would be an altogether different ...
Views: 3576(3 votes) - Men Commitment Issues - 6 Things Women Must Know To Avoid Commitment Phobic Men - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Johnny WayneCommitment is a word that has been crashed in the vocabulary by men which is why men commitment issues are very known today. Fear of commitment is actually not a single fear, but it comes with various fears such as the fear of loss of freedom, privacy, financial damages and compromise. There are ...
Views: 6502(1 vote) - Understand the Aries Man - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Annie SherwoodIf you're the kind of woman that loves adventure, life in the fast lane, and living every day to its fullest, then you should date an Aries. Aries are fire signs, and they have all the wild vigor of a forest fire. These strong people are not afraid of anything and will let nothing stop them. ...
Views: 4414(4 votes) - "You Don't Understand Me!" - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Lex SisneyAn Issues Clearing Model for Better Communication “You don’t understand me!” a wife screams at her husband. “How can I possibly understand you?” shouts the husband. “You’re not making any sense!!” A mother bemoans to her teenage daughter, “We never spend any time together. You’re ...
Views: 2452(2 votes) - #1 Tool to Help Your Relationship: Sharing Appreciations - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Robyn VogelIn this article I'd like to take the conscious communication tools a bit deeper -- and teach you how to skillfully share one of THE MOST VALUABLE love tools: Sharing Appreciations. But not just any old appreciations, any old time -- it needs to be 'right' in order to pierce your sweetie's heart ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - #1 Universal Relationship Law: Healthy, Happy People Tend to Relate, Date, and Mate Other Healthy, Happy People - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the Radio Love Psychic on the nationally renowned KXRK Radio From Hell morning show, I use a few sneaky tricks to get the quick, accurate reads on the callers. The first is that there are some unchangeable, immutable Universal Laws regarding people’s connections with each other. The next is ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorRemedies A common sense, Cost vs. Benefit Analysis (CBA) of your situation while under stress will often point to obvious changes you can make in order to change and improve the situation. For instance, working fewer hours is permitted! If you are exhausted, you will be less than fully ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - *** Getting Love, Being Loving - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Margaret PaulTake a moment right now to think about your real intention when it comes to love: Is it most important to you to get someone to love you - to get love? Is it more important to you to be a loving person - to give love to yourself and others?At any moment, you have one of these two intentions, ...
Views: 3482(2 votes) - *** Lock and Key Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Paul ChekOver the years, I’ve discovered a relatively simple metaphor for understanding relationships and maintaining healthy relations. The metaphor is the lock and key, and you can learn a great deal about your interactions with others and how to make those interactions with others better contribute to ...
Views: 3595(1 vote) - *** Love Asks for Nothing - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"We 'love' another in order to get something ourselves….There can be no greater mistake than that, for love is incapable of asking for anything." -- A Course in Miracles "Love is incapable of asking for anything." Wow! Take a moment to think about that ...
Views: 3114(3 votes) - *** Love: Is This Romance or is This Friendship? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Margaret PaulJames, in his middle 30s, was ready to meet his life partner, get married and have children. After dating many women, he met Cindy. "She is really beautiful, although I'm not sure she's my type. But I think she is perfect for me. We have the same interests, the same values, we go to the ...
Views: 3376(2 votes) - *** Marriage: Responsibility vs. Fault - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Margaret PaulIn my counseling practice, I often hear people saying things like: "It's my fault that she asked for a divorce. If I hadn't worked so much, she wouldn't have left." "It's my fault that he left. If I had been more sexual, he wouldn't have had an affair." I often hear clients ask, when I ...
Views: 4828(2 votes) - *** Real Love: What is Real Love? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Margaret PaulMost people would love to have "real love," yet often they have no idea what real love is. Take a moment to think about how you would define real love. Defining love is like defining a particular color to a person who has never been able to see color - you have to feel it know what it is. ...
Views: 3451(2 votes) - ***"I Feel Trapped" - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Margaret Paul"I can't seem to stop snacking," said Linda, in our phone session. "And I can't figure out why. I don't overeat during meals, but then I snack on things that I don't need to be eating. I've had this issue on and off since adolescence and I want to resolve ...
Views: 3074(1 vote) - ***"I Just Want to be Understood." - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Seek first to understand and then to be understood." - Stephen CoveyHow often have you heard yourself say:"I just want someone to understand me.""I just want to be heard.""I feel invisible.""I just want to be seen."I know what it feels like to ...
Views: 8617(1 vote) - ***"I Just Want to Explain" - Explaining as a Form of Control - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Margaret Paul"My husband never lets me explain anything to him. It's so frustrating! He makes these statements that are blaming and attacking and then he won't listen to me when I'm trying to explain.""Why do you want to explain?""I NEED to explain because he is not seeing things ...
Views: 3808(3 votes) - ***3 Steps to Healing from Betrayal - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Betrayal is one of the hardest things to go through, and it is vitally important that you deal with it in a way that doesn’t cause you even more pain. ________________________________________ It is devastating when someone whom we believe cares about ...
Views: 2905(2 votes) - ***9 Secrets For A Joyful Life - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Joy is our birthright - a gift of Spirit. Discover the choices you can make to lead a joyful life. ________________________________________ 1. Self-Compassion Rather Than Self-Judgment In the 44 years I've been counseling clients, I've never had a ...
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