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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Moving Beyond Codependency: Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Margaret PaulI have counseled couples for almost 40 years, and it still thrills me when a couple, especially a couple with children, choose to work on their troubled marriage instead of leave it. It is my experience that when two people really want to save their marriage, they can. Even if one person wants ...
Views: 6399(1 vote) - Mystique of Inner Beauty: Love In You, As You and Through You - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Peter WinslowIt's often said that the Universe is a manifestation and expression of love. "God Is Love" was a popular slogan of the hippie era (guess my age?) and before, during and since, this notion has been duplicated and promulgated in teachings the world over. In observations of the human condition, ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Naughty Things to Do With Your Girl - Sizzling Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Mark TaylorBeing in a relationship is definitely something you should look forward to --- the feelings are just overwhelming that you'll be crazy not to succumb to the passions of love. Having someone special in your life contributes to your mental and emotional growth and it keeps you inspired and ...
Views: 8460(1 vote) - Need for Validation - by Def. Validation: To declare or make legally valid; to mark with an indication of official sanction; to establish the soundness of. Synonym is confirm.
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Views: 18738(1 vote) - Need To Heal Your Broken Heart? Read On. Overcome Heartbreak And Learn The Illusive Secret Of Happiness. - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Carl PantejoBy Carl “J.C.” Pantejo – Copyright 2007 (Author “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor,” Copyright August 2007. Pantejo - Y.N. Vurce Publishing.) *Below is an excerpt from “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor: Book II. Release Date: December ...
Views: 12714(1 vote) - New Year’s Resolution 2013: Strengthen Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from nancy traversIt’s easy to guess the number one New Year’s resolution of 2012—Lose Weight. Others in the top ten included Enjoy Life to the Fullest, Spend More Time with Family, Help Others in Their Dreams, and Fall in Love. What do these resolutions have in common? All have to do with relationships, often ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Non Verbal Cues Signal and Effect. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2011 from Neil FinnOur non verbal cues are intimately connected with how we feel and how we perceive ourselves. Non Verbal cue Conditioning is a process whereby automatic feelings and actions are brought on by the presence of particular cues. We become conditioned as a sensory stimulus is repeatedly paired with ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - NOT BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF HARMS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you are not TURE TO YOURSELF you harm your relationships. Finding out what prevents you from being true to yourself is vital for initiating the necessary changes and cultivate a successful intimacy. WHAT DOES IT MEAN “NOT BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF”? When you are NOT ...
Views: 7083(1 vote) - OMG--He's a Sex Addict! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou storm into the living room, where your honey sits hunched over his laptop, TV blasting, after-work-beer close at hand. “What’s this?!” you exclaim, waving a magazine at him. “Huh?” Honey replies. You grab the remote, power the TV off with a jerk. You tap your foot. You glare. He sees the ...
Views: 2294(2 votes) - Our Relationship Stuff - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Julie FarhaWe all have our stuff… our issues to be recognized, wounds to heal, negative patterns to end. Every relationship experience and every experience in a relationship is an opportunity to discover something about yourself by recognizing unhealthy patterns, healing wounds, and identifying what it is ...
Views: 926(2 votes) - Passionate Purpose, Vibrant Health! A 30-Day at home Experience with Dr. Margaret Paul - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from Margaret PaulPassionate Purpose, Vibrant Health! A 30-Day at home Experience with Dr. Margaret Paul The next course will start on June 26th, 2019, and is offered only once a year. https://innerbonding.com/video/mp4/Passionate_Landing-Page.apple.mp4 Are you ready to discover your calling, and have the ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Planning A Bridal Shower - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Tracy PhaupPlanning a bridal shower party has a tendency to bring out that playful, fun child in all of us. A bridal shower just offers so many opportunities for joy and laughter. It does take some preparation and planning, though, to have it go as easily and effortlessly as you would like to. Here are ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - Planning Wedding- Free Related Roadmap For Gold Wedding Bands - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Rohan RathoreOrganizing a Destination Wedding - Destination marriages have become enormously well-liked lately. It is now surmised that nearly 20% of marriages are destination marriages. As you devour this piece, remember that the rest of it contains useful info related to planning wedding and in some ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - Power Up Your Endorphins and Enhance Your Relationships With Compliments - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Monica Strobel“There is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” William James I’ve always been told that the key to keeping your spirits up and getting the most out of life come from having a positive attitude, an optimistic ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Pauline HouleDo you suffer from PMS every month? Or almost! Literature, medical and otherwise, states that between 60 and 85 % of women suffer from a mild to severe PMS every month. The yearly surveys I have conducted for the last 6 years show that women are going through a debilitating list of symptoms ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Prevent Break Ups and Bring Back Lost Love - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraKeeping a relationship is hard, if you feel that your relationship is going on a wrong direction and you really want things to work between you and your partner, there are things you can do to prevent break ups. Your relationship may be going through rough times now but it doesn´t mean it has to ...
Views: 2818(1 vote) - Promiscuity And Marriage Don't Mix - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Joanne ParrottaShortly after the release of a new booklet I wrote this past summer entitled The Promiscuous Woman: Modern Attitudes about Love and Sex (WiseAdviceBooks, 2007), I began to receive numerous letters and emails from many single women who after many years of promiscuous sexual behaviour, now decided ...
Views: 12623(1 vote) - Proposing your girl?- 5 Things to Know before doing so - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Deen TichyFalling in love with someone is way easier than committing your life to her. It is the next stage of your life where you are ready to invest in spending your everything as 50/50 with her. Are you someone who’s ready to do the same? It is an exciting feeling when you know the what step you are ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Prosperous Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyI wrote an article entitled “True Prosperity”. True prosperity is where you are prosperous in every area of your life not just your finances but also in your health, marriage, relationships, spirit, and your mind. If any area is lacking you do not have true prosperity. I am going to write a ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Q&A RE: Wanting vs. Having: Disabling Hypnotic Language - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jack EliasSeveral questions and concerns came in regarding my article ‘Wanting vs. Having: Disabling Hypnotic Language.’ Regarding my statement, " 4) When we stop wanting and start acting as if we have it, the subconscious mind notices our interest in having and stops denying access to the experience ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Questions and Love Advice Answered and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Nanette GeigerNanette Geiger, Relationship Coach, writes... ... Beau from Australia asked me for advice on how he can really KNOW if she is on her way? Beau, thanks for your question. You're not alone. I get that question asked a lot. Any time it comes to matters of the heart, we can feel vulnerable. So ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Real Behavior Change: What does it take to break a habit? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Shelle Rose CharvetMotivation, Reinforcement, Support and Accountability Behavior change is not merely a matter of knowledge or skill. If that were true, then all the information campaigns on how to improve your health would have made behavior-related illnesses a thing of the past. And birth control information ...
Views: 2412(4 votes) - Rebuilding After Affairs - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerSince working with individuals over the years to heal from infidelity and marriages with multiple wives, I have learnt what successful re-builders do compared to those unsuccessful in repairing their relationships after affairs. Whilst there is no denying that affairs can destroy love, ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Recession and Relationships-Reflections and Solutions from a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Dr. Barbara Cunningham, MFTDuring periods of darkness, it is the stars that come out to shine. The recession offers a challenge to our resilient nature. Whether the economic downturn has the power to negatively impact your relationship or not has much to do with a couple's ability to generate creative solutions in times ...
Views: 2023(3 votes) - Recovering From An Emotional Affair - How To Cope With The Initial Trauma - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Brenda StewartWhen you find out that your spouse was unfaithful to you, the feeling of betrayal can be almost unbearable. Just in a single moment your whole life that you believed in is taken away from you and you are starting to think about recovering from an emotional affair because despite the fact your ...
Views: 3072(2 votes) - Rejection Sensitivity, Irrational Jealousy and Impact on Relationships - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKAs a child Cynthia's hyperactive behavior often annoyed others. Her teachers frequently reprimanded her in school. The other students called her "stupid" and refused to let her join them in activities. At home, her father criticized her and beat her with a belt whenever her parents received a ...
Views: 7806(2 votes) - Relationship Attraction and Magnetism - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Susan BlackburnRelationships used to work because one partner relied on the other for financial and physical support, while the other provided emotional and custodial support. Times have changed significantly! For all relationships, both partners need to cultivate a balance of both masculine and feminine ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Relationship Coach - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Barbara LongsworthWho needs a relationship coach, anyway? You might be wondering this if you’re right in the middle of a successful relationship that seems to run smoothly on all grounds. And this pretty much happens for you all of your life. But what happens when the person you though you knew and had some ...
Views: 422(1 vote) - Relationship Help: 5 Tips from Successful Couples - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Richard NicastroWhen it comes to building a healthy marriage/relationship, one of the best resources is to hear from couples who have been together for many years and, most importantly, would do it all over again with the same person. In the marriage/relationship enrichment workshops I run, there are often ...
Views: 2524(1 vote) - Relationship help: Bring intimacy back into your relationship - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroCouples often seek out my relationship help or marriage advice because of difficulties with intimacy—they no longer feel a deep emotional connection with their spouse/partner. Why are so many couples struggling with emotional intimacy? In order to experience the gifts of emotional ...
Views: 2907(3 votes) - Relationship Magic 101 - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you want to believe in magical relationships--the click your heels three times--answer to having healthy, happy and intimate relationships? But does your own life make this desire look impossible? Do you sometimes think, if only I had a partner who was willing to do their fair share. Well ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Relationship Quotes for Your Enjoyment - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Steven SwankSometimes the best way to say something is the way someone more literary than you has said it. In that vein, here are some relationship quotes of note: "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - Relationships: Are Boundaries Important In Intimate Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperA big part of being intimate involves being able to share ones reality with another person. Here, one will share what they are feeling, thinking and sensing. And while this may sound clear enough to understand, it is not always the easiest thing to do in a relationship. One of the primary ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Relationships: Can A Relationship Allow Someone To Become More Integrated? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone first starts to spend time with another person, they may find that they only experience good feelings. If there are moments when they don’t, these moments may soon pass. The same could also apply when they are not in the other persons company, with this being a time when they ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some Women’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Surrender To The Wrong Men? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThere are women in the world who will be only too happy to surrender to a man, while there are women out there who won’t. As a result of this, these women are going to have radically different expectations. Therefore, there will be what the first group of women look for and then there are ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Alternate Between ‘Bad Boys’ And ‘Nice Guys’? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are plenty of women who are only drawn to men who are kind and respectful, for instance, there are also plenty of women who aren’t. As a result of this, their relationships with men are going to be radically different. The Norm Still, when it comes to what a woman’s ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Release Your Fear of Displeasing People Using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sonal PandeyDo you often catch yourself saying and doing things just so that people will not be displeased with you? Do you feel afraid of angering people or making them dislike you for any reason? These people could be your colleagues, friends, family or even salespeople at a store. Unfortunately, you may ...
Views: 4731(1 vote) - Remember Michael Jackson's Hit Man in the Mirror? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Nicola BeerCHANGE YOUR WAYS TO CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP If there were any lyrics that best describes today’s message it would be from Michael Jackson’s 1987 hit song ‘Man in the Mirror’ “I’m starting with the man in the mirror. I’m asking him to change his ways and no message could have been any clearer ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Replace Head Trash with Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Mary Lee Gannon,I am a firm believer in “You are what you attract.” If you find that you continue to attract the same type of negative friends, unfulfilling relationships, drama, bad luck, negative energy, unrewarding career, bad health, poor physical image, etc, then I bet you are spending a lot of time ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Response-Ability - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Tina TessinaOne of the trends I dislike in our culture is the reluctance of people to take responsibility, or to respond with care to each other. In my counseling practice, I hear a lot of self-justification, mind-reading, defensiveness, blaming and complaining; which is why relationships, friendships, ...
Views: 1688(4 votes) - Romantic Ideas To Keep The Love Alive - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from hazel christine herberSpontaneous romantic ideas mean so much more when done for no occasion, but "just because". Everybody else can remember your partner's birthday or holidays, but spontaneous thoughtful acts make an otherwise ordinary day into a special one for your partner and is what will set your action apart ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Safety and Trust - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverThere have been many times in our lives when we have wanted to say something, but elected not to. Afterwards, we may wish we had and ponder why we didn’t. Sometimes, we remember when we said something and wish we hadn’t, or a time when we blurted something that was harsher than we meant it to ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Self-Awareness or Attraction and Desire: Which is More Important for a Successful Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Doron GilMany believe that attraction and desire are some of the most important ingredients of a successful relationship. But a less-known concept – Self-Awareness – is vital to the maintenance of a long-term healthy and satisfying intimacy. INGREDIENT OF A GOOD RELATIONSHIP Many perceive sexual ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Setting Boundaries In Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Judy WrightBoundaries are like fence lines that protect the precious heart and soul inside our bodies. It is important when we build and maintain those lines of protection that we make decisions about what is and what isn’t permissible in all relationships. Boundaries are valuable It doesn’t matter how ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Setting The Stage For Love - Internet Relationships Part One - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIs it possible to find the love of your life on the internet? Certainly. You can increase your odds of finding love by being mindful of the following tips. Create Mutuality Mutuality involves creating an exchange of like energy. Often times, the skills that people have with expressing ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Setting the Stage For Love - Internet Relationships Part Two - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonOriginality, timeliness, depth and authenticity with early stages of of online communications play a role in developing the potential for love through online dating experiences. Let us take a closer look at these factors. Originality, Timeliness and Depth Counts If you want to create an ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Sex Tips - Tips For sexual Satisfaction And Better Sex - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from samson itojeI have six sex tips for you. 1. Explore your wife's sexual potentials 2. Tease your wife. Anticipation makes the act even more pleasurable. 3. Explore your wife's fantasies 4. Listen to your wife. Give more than you take. 5. Don't play by any rules. Create your own world. Do what ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - Sexting and the Western Ethos: Part Three - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Daniela RoherUsers of sexting represent a particular spectrum of the population. Some people don’t seem to realize the meaning or the full impact of their sexting activities on their reputation, career, their families and other people around them. This attitude is often due to a temporary suspension of ...
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