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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- ***How to Write a Killer Email and Get Dates Online - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerWant to know the number one trick to meeting men online and getting dates? Learn how to write a killer email. When I was online, I remember how it felt. I’d send an endless number of emails that seemed to go into the pit of Internet rejection hell. The truth is, there is a lot of ...
Views: 2471(3 votes) - ***Is He Really Not That Into You Or Are Your Expectations Too Skewed? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangMy editor Brenda who helped me edit my book out of her gratitude for the advice I have given him in the past dealing with her own emotionally unavailable man, told everyone how profoundly transformational my book is. She thinks this book is an excellent rebuttal that every woman should read to ...
Views: 12290(3 votes) - ***Taking the Risk of Loving - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Margaret Paul“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all ...
Views: 3476(3 votes) - 3 Dangerous Relationship Killers That Could be Driving Your Husband into Another Woman’s Arms - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you feel like your relationship isn’t the same it used to be? Sure, maybe those butterflies from when you first started dating aren’t there anymore, and that’s normal. But if it seems like you and your spouse are just out of synch or if some serious conflict is threatening to tear your ...
Views: 4152(3 votes) - 3 Secrets to a Long, Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Mary Kay Cocharo“Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage!” Just a sensational headline? Incredibly, no! The latest in a number of marriages highlighted in the news over the past year tell the remarkable story of Mitchell and Mattie Atkins of West Philadelphia. Married on January 14th, 1930, they were ...
Views: 2217(3 votes) - 5 Best Relationship Break-Up Advice You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Jenna JamesStill can’t push the stop button from the music player that tunes your favourite break up song? It might sound odd, but making your life more miserable won’t bring back that someone that you used to have. Stop asking yourself if it is really over because you know well it is. Breaking up with ...
Views: 923(3 votes) - 5 reasons marriages end in divorce - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Richard NicastroQ: "I'm getting married in a month and want to know why so many marriages end in divorce. What should I look out for? How can I prevent divorce?" ~Sandra, Houston TX A: Understanding why a marriage or relationship might fail can alert couples to their own unique relationship ...
Views: 2155(3 votes) - 7 Reasons Why You Should Stay a Virgin Until Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angie LewisSex between two married people is a very beautiful aspect of marriage. God has blessed us with the ability to give and receive physical pleasure with the one we are married to. But when we give ourselves to another before marriage, sex becomes something else altogether. 1) Lust and ...
Views: 17995(3 votes) - A Butting Ram and a Scorpion on the Rock - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Christofer FrenchAstrology - How To Get Along - Aries and Scorpio Aries and Scorpio Astrology - Getting Along - The Ram and The Scorpion This series on AstroCompatibility will cover all of the potential matchups in the Zodiac. We will continue this series thinking about and commenting on Aries and Scorpio. ...
Views: 3953(3 votes) - A New Year Means New Opportunity for Change With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Nanette GeigerLast year was a time of struggle and suffering for many people. I know I'm one of them. People lots their jobs, their family, their hope. It was very hard to escape the hardships caused by the crappy economy. The hope I've seen for a change this year is palpable. It would seem people are looking ...
Views: 1275(3 votes) - Advantages of Online Dating - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThe online community does offer some advantages. The most valuable lets people chat and get to know each other before meeting. This lets people ask some serious questions before any emotions or attraction sets in and clouds your judgement. It also lets you ‘block’ those people who are pursuing ...
Views: 9160(3 votes) - Alpha male or bully? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from M.K. Joneshttp://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10130-Cincinnati-Communication-Skills-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Alpha-male-or-bully
Views: 1534(6 votes) - Are You Crazy, or is He Cheating? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyThe weird hang-up calls. The erratic work hours. The stories that just don’t quite add up. You have the gnawing, sickly feeling that your man is cheating on you. But how do you know for sure? Finding signs of cheating is like pulling a stray piece of yarn in a pair of socks. It only takes one ...
Views: 1628(3 votes) - Avoid Dangerous Dating Personalities - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhen coaching post divorce, one of the first things I do is introduce clients to the different types of people they will run into. It is vital to understand that some people have baggage. Also, some personality types just do not mesh. In the past people dated from work or social settings. There ...
Views: 2915(3 votes) - Do Men Cheat More Than Women? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Mack TacticsSo who cheats more, men or women? This is a popular and controversial question. There aren't any exact statistics available on this, and the numbers would surely be innacurate, anyway. This is because when it comes to people admitting their cheating in polls and surveys, men tend to inflate ...
Views: 16643(3 votes) - Emotional Arguments and Explosions - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Donald WallachI’ve been working with a lot of couples over the years. One of the most common concerns they bring up are arguments that get too aggressive. Spouses end up getting emotionally hurt, upset and angry. While conflicts are a given in relationships, you can dramatically improve how you argue and ...
Views: 1872(3 votes) - Five Good Rules for The First Post Divorce Date - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Suzanne WiebePreparing for the first date, post divorce, can be traumatic, unfortunately it doesn’t get any better after time. Even the most mature, well balanced people get their share of jitters at the thought of a first date. The key is to be prepared, to know the rules, and to prepare for a fun time. ...
Views: 2695(3 votes) - Fixing The Break-Up With Girlfriend or Boyfriend Without Arguments - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaThe pain of any breakup is quite complex for most couples to pass through. Eventually, many couples begin yearning for their partners and often start entertaining the desire of fixing the break-up with their ex boyfriend or girlfriend. Nevertheless, if your initiatives at fixing the split up ...
Views: 3041(3 votes) - How To Cultivate Emotional Attraction So You Can Keep The Man You Adore - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangMen are visual creatures, while looks will get you in the door, in the long run it is emotional attraction that will keep him glued to you. What is emotional attraction to a man? It is everything in a woman that makes him feel supported, accepted and respected because all of that is the ...
Views: 20303(3 votes) - How to Develop Key “Life-Line Relationships” That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNone of us can achieve the success or the validation we deserve alone. In this troubled economy, more than ever, we need the input, the feedback, the support and the feet-to-the-fire accountability of a few deep, trusted relationships in our professional and personal lives that we can count on, ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - How to Stay Happily Married - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Kara OhWill Smith was interviewed a while back and he talked about his reason for his successful marriage. He said there is no way that there won’t be really hard times in any marriage. If divorce is an option, then eventually, something will be difficult enough to bring down a marriage. For Will and ...
Views: 1665(3 votes) - Key to Successful Relationships: Put Yourself First - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBefore you can have successful relationships with others, you must master your relationship with yourself. Here’s a radical challenge: Make it a goal to fall back in love with yourself. When I say that to a roomful of people in my seminars, I usually hear lots of nervous giggles. Even the ...
Views: 2905(3 votes) - Love and Relationships - a Feng Shui perspective - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Mariko FisherAll of us love to be loved and most of us appreciate the opportunity to share our love with others. People have been using Feng Shui for centuries to encourage stable and loving partnerships in their lives, induce harmonious family relationships and reduce conflict in the workplace. Many people ...
Views: 2584(3 votes) - Marriage: The Anticipated Birthday Gift - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterDo you remember what birthdays were like when you were a child? You anxiously awaited your birthday gifts so you could unwrap them. You didn't really know what to expect sometimes, but the excitement of getting that gift was well worth the wait. Your spouse is like that much anticipated birthday ...
Views: 1544(3 votes) - May December Affair: Older Women Dating Younger Men - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMay December affair is a romantic affair between two people having significant age difference. The age gap can range between 5- 40 years. May December affair have been going on since the dawn of time. We are usually use to seeing men with younger women. It is a perennial occurrence when men go ...
Views: 5644(3 votes) - Positively Reuniting With Your Ex Girlfriend or Boyfriend - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaBreaking apart with a person you have really been fond of is in no way a pleasing experience. Making things even worse will be the often determination of fixing the break-up with your ex girlfriend or boyfriend because you are not certain concerning the kind of reaction from your ex boyfriend or ...
Views: 6847(3 votes) - Post Divorce Dating - for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeIt is very difficult making the transition from married to single. Post Divorce trauma can take years to overcome without the help of a coach or counsellor. Many people handle the emotions and rejection by withdrawing. Others step out into dating, often for the wrong reason. They are trying to ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - Reach Out and Connect - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Terrie AndersonThis is the first in a series of articles to help you improve your communication skills and establish stronger relationships at all levels. A lot of stress and angst can be removed from our lives if we can learn to effectively communicate. Communication is far more than words; it involves ...
Views: 2486(3 votes) - Relationship Advice For A Long And Lasting Bond - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn a relationship there are always a lot of ways to make it a long lasting one. But how come many people can't attain a long lasting bond? There are broken marriages, broken relationships with the opposite sex and broken friendships. Broken things are just around us. We can see it ...
Views: 1123(3 votes) - Relationship Red Flags: 5 Tips for Identifying Your Negotiables and Non-Negotiables - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinYou’re in a new relationship, and you’re starting to see some red flags, warning you that the relationship may not be a good bet, but does that mean you should leave? How many red flags does it take to make that decision? How do you know if the red flags mean future disaster, or are just a ...
Views: 3376(3 votes) - Relationships as Reflections of the True Self - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have read so many books...many of them yours. All say that relationships are your Self reflecting back to you. I have never had a healthy relationship with a man. I had a childhood that seems to have left me feeling unlovable. Abuse and no real concern expressed for its impact ...
Views: 802(3 votes) - Stop Thinking and Start Doing to Spice Up Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Ashley ArnIf you're like many long-term couples today, you've made mistakes which when managed, can actually spice up your relationship. These mistakes might have been big (forgetting an anniversary) or small (forgetting to pick up take-out for dinner). Mistakes are inevitable, and as unpleasant as the ...
Views: 762(3 votes) - Suddenly Single: How to Reinvent Yourself After Heartbreak - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanWhether you just got out of a relationship, or have been struggling to heal your broken heart for some time now, figuring out how to move on can be confusing, fear-inducing, and downright uncomfortable. Not only do you have to let go of your past, but you’ve got to be willing to embrace the ...
Views: 9709(6 votes) - The Most Basic Reasons Why Women Leave Men - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Mika MaddelaYou're one of the good guys, aren't you? So why did she decide to leave you? Maybe you thought you've been doing good so far or at least believed that the relationship is still going strong despite the faults. Here I'll tell you the shocking secret of why women leave men. 1 - You're ...
Views: 1652(3 votes) - The truth about marriage advice and why you should be skeptical - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Richard NicastroAny couples counselor will tell you that not all marriages or relationships are salvageable—despite my best efforts (and my pro-marriage and pro-commitment attitudes), some of the couples I've counseled will still make the painful decision to end their marriage or relationship. A sad fact is ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - The Way to Get Her Back Forever - Effective Methods to Get Your Girl Back - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Simone BrownDid you just get a bad breakup with your woman and are thinking of having her back? If you believe you still love your ex-girlfriend, then it’s time to find out how to get her back for good. So you’ve met the perfect girl and you decided to court her, until you became a couple… when all of a ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - Working On Your Relationship Alone - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Geoff FarnsworthAs the saying goes, it takes two to tango. It also takes two to make a couple. It takes two to make a relationship and, it follows, two to work on that relationship. But what happens when one person in a relationship doesn’t want to do the work—especially if that work means going to couples ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - Life Coach Teaches How To Create Money AND Love - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Nanette GeigerPat from Washington DC deeply wants to share her life with a love life partner but is worried about being financially stable before attracting her ideal relationship. I truly understand your concern and you're not alone. That's a very understandable emotion for men and women. However, if ...
Views: 964(10 votes) - Finding the Love You Want: The Cure for Being Single When Nothing Else Has Worked - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stefan GonickFinding the Love You Want by Healing the Inner Child with EFT Many people find themselves in an endless and frustrating search for love. They either have an very hard time finding a partner or end up having a series of unhappy and unsuccessful relationships. Why is finding love so hard ...
Views: 4511(17 votes) - ***He Says He's Not Ready For A Relationship, Should I Agree To "Friends With Benefits" Instead? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangA fan wrote me a heartfelt email: Hi Katarina, me and my bf of almost 2 years broke up about 3 and a half months ago. It was not a bad break up, but he felt like he could not handle the pressure of a full-blown relationship. In the time that we have been apart I have learned a lot and recently ...
Views: 20239(8 votes) - Bad Relationship = Opportunity for Growth - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan DerryLooking at any negative experiences in our lives as an opportunity for growth, rather than misfortune, will allow our lives to have an uphill rather than a downhill trend. When you use what you learned from a previous relationship to grow and mature you will be in a better position to form a new ...
Views: 1911(4 votes) - Can a Couple Make Their Relationship Work? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Andrew HunterA couple in a relationship are always both contributing to making the relationship thrive and flourish. If done properly, it won't even seem like work, but the most critical thing to keep in mind is that relationships grow and thrive only when both parties are involved. The responsibility for ...
Views: 2638(4 votes) - Can we be friends? The ABCs of Ex Etiquette - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanCan we be friends? After a breakup, this simple question can weigh heavy on your mind. As a heartbreak reinvention coach, I often hear this question from clients. And my answer is always the same — no. Why? Because as hard as it may be to accept, your relationship is over. This person is ...
Views: 2796(4 votes) - Could This Be Why You’re Single? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Kara OhI was talking to a 37 year old man today – I’ll call him Jake – about his recent experiences with women. He related a conversation he had on the phone with a woman he hadn’t even met yet. She told him she had 63 things on her list that she was looking for in a man. She’d recently met one who ...
Views: 1764(4 votes) - Growing in Wisdom and Love - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from M.J. RyanIf there is a through line in my life, both personally and as a writer, it is to identify and develop those qualities that help us grow individually and collectively in wisdom and love. That’s ultimately why I’m so interested in self trust. “Wisdom,” Buddhist monk Khandro Rinpoche says, “is ...
Views: 1670(4 votes) - How To Make Him Emotionally Attached To You So He Can't Let You Go - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangHow many of you are confronted with a situation that the guy you are dating and attracted to is not really ready to move your relationship to the next level? Or that he hasn't taken down his profile from the dating site yet after a few months seeing each other? It feels scary for you now that ...
Views: 46624(4 votes) - I Just Got Dumped - Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from John MooreIn this article, John D. Moore from http://www.mychicagotherapist.com write about getting dumped in a relationship. In this article: • Explore getting dumped • Assess the normal feelings associated with a breakup • Review five survival tips for the “Big D”. Here are four words that ...
Views: 4795(4 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach on Evolving Your Mind - The Flaw in How We View Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Nanette GeigerWhile the "Man" may be ever-present in our daily lives, the evidence that our world is changing for the better is compelling. Never before has such an outcry for equality and openness among such diverse communities in the world. While many are screaming doom and gloom, others are looking beyond ...
Views: 1585(4 votes) - Make a Difference Day? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jane SaylorDon’t get me wrong, Make a Difference Day is an incredible opportunity for people to consciously do great things, but really? A DAY? How about we shoot for creating a Make a Difference LIFE? Every one of us! Imagine what we could accomplish. Each morning you have the opportunity to make a ...
Views: 1690(4 votes) - RELATIONSHIPS ARE MIRRORS - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyRelationships are Mirrors! We are all social creatures that thrive on connecting with others. Our prime relationship is with ourselves, and the attitude that we have towards ourselves serves as a pair of colored glasses through which we view everyone and everything around us! Our ...
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