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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Stop seeking validation in relationships - Learn 3 techniques that will empower you. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from wendy mickleIn relationships, we are always on the lookout for ways to please the other person. Nothing wrong with that, except when you constantly try to seek validation from others and act in a manner that is not the natural ‘you’ then the relationship suffers. Personal empowerment and a belief in your ...
Views: 12657(4 votes) - The Anatomy of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from James LeGrandSelf-absorbed. Self-centered. Selfish. Narcissist. These are a few of the terms that we normally attribute to a person with an overwhelming sense of entitlement, a belief that they are the center of the universe, and to a person who doesn’t consider how their actions affect anyone else. ...
Views: 7449(4 votes) - The Seven Stages of a Romantic Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThere are seven stages in a romantic relationship: avoidance, meeting, dating, breaking up, establishing exclusivity, commitment, and keeping the love you find. Each of these stages vary in length and intensity. At each stage, there are thoughts and feelings telling you what to do and when to do ...
Views: 9655(4 votes) - Three Ways to Bring Playfulness (Back) Into Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Shela DeanRemember when you and your sweetheart first met? You counted the minutes until you saw him again. You called just to hear her sweet voice. The air was alive with the snap, crackle & pop of sexual energy. You couldn't get enough of each other and you were always on your best behavior. It was easy ...
Views: 1621(4 votes) - Treat Problem, Not Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Treat Problem, Not Symptoms Q: I am in desperate need of some advice. I feel that my marriage is going downhill fast and I want to save it. Let me tell you the story. A couple of years ago, I accidentally found ...
Views: 1572(4 votes) - Why Believing All the Good Men are Taken is Keeping You Single - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Shay Banks“I’m so fat,” my friend exclaimed. She’s a whole size 8, which is celebrity speak, that makes her about the size of Beyonce. In her defense, she is shorter and is packing more in her bum than Beyonce, but, she’s still thin nonetheless. I didn’t comment after she said this because I know all too ...
Views: 3398(16 votes) - Words for Lovers: Erotic Appreciation - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bonnie GabrielWith Thanksgiving drawing near, I believe this would be an ideal time to discuss the role of gratitude, validation and appreciation in the art of lovemaking. Of course, when we feel validated and appreciated in any aspect of our lives it deepens our sense that we truly matter in this crazy ...
Views: 5701(4 votes) - Five Very Important Questions to Ask Yourself After a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaEvery breakup comes along with its own different set of mental ordeal. What precisely brought about the separation involving Andrew and Linda would likely have basic resemblance with what caused the breakup involving Julia and Frank, however, each has a number of unique attributes which needs to ...
Views: 3716(5 votes) - He’s Distancing Himself! – What Does it all Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Jonathon AslayAs a Relationship Confidant, women come to me frequently with this same perplexing question: What does it all mean when the man in my life is distancing himself from me? As a Guy Spy into the Male Mind let me help clarify this male phenomenon. Women as we know tend to be extremely relational ...
Views: 21603(5 votes) - How To Become A Goddess That Men Adore By Not Pining For Any Man - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangSome women get really hurt from just a few month fling? Why? Because they invest too much, too soon in the relationship and have soaring expectations of it. They buy into the fairy tale they concoct themselves that this is it: he's the One and they're "in love" not realizing that the dizzying ...
Views: 18497(5 votes) - How to Get (the Right) Man to Like You - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerI'm sure you know that in order to attract the right man you need to feel great about yourself. That's why Step One of my 6-Step Find Hope and then Find Him System is Who Am I: Falling in Love With Myself. You have to know why you rock and truly believe that you'll make some lucky man a superb ...
Views: 1776(5 votes) - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 1582(5 votes) - "We Can't Communicate" - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat are couples really meaning when they say, "We can't communicate"?The issue with understanding what this means is what they mean by "communicate."All too often, when a partner states, "We can't communicate," what he or she means is "I can't get my partner ...
Views: 10307(6 votes) - ***Be a Woman Who Knows That She is Enough - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerYour fear of being rejected because you are imperfect is exactly what is getting you rejected. Yah…I know I’ve written about this a million times, but two recent experiences reminded me of how major this is. So here I am reminding you in case you still don’t get it. Me…Popular? My Junior ...
Views: 1578(6 votes) - Checklist of 15 Questions to Answer YES to for a Healthy and Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Donna ThomasYou may have read books like the "The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra, or "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey, or "The 10 Keys to Personal Power" by Brian Tracy. Included here is The Checklist of 15 Questions To Answer YES to for Cultivating a Healthy ...
Views: 1277(6 votes) - ***Pre-Nuptial Agreement: Should You Have One? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In the September 14th edition of the Huffington Post an article entitled, Prenuptial Agreements Are They Necessary? Two Legal Experts Debate, causes us to chime in on this important debate based upon our 30+ years of research on successful marriage ...
Views: 2519(51 votes) - "A Fine Time for Healing: A Sanctuary for Your Emotional Wellbeing" Hosted by Randi Fine on Blog Talk Radio - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Randi Fine"A Fine Time for Healing" is a Blog Talk Radio podcasted half hour sanctuary for your emotional wellbeing. Show host and author of Fine...ly, Randi G. Fine, discusses life-skill topics that heal and enhance our life experience. Tune in for informative, inspiring, uplifting, and empowering tips ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Ending a Relationship Gracefully - 5 Key points In Ending A Relationship Gracefully - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Johnny WayneIt is sad to say that all things and happy times can reach to its final end. Thus, it is a challenge for you and for all of us in ending the relationship gracefully. Sometimes, the break up experience is a traumatic one for many, but you can change it if you want. So here are some key points for ...
Views: 4834(1 vote) - Men always say they can’t understand women, and that women are so complicated. - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Ryan HughesWell, for many women, it is the exact opposite. Most would give anything to understand what makes men “tick.” Even though women want to know what he’s thinking, men are often reluctant to share what is in their hearts. What’s a woman to do? Rather than describe all the differences between the ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - "10 Things You Need To Ask Yourself If You Are Considering Whether To Stay In or Leave a Relationship" - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhether you’ve been in your relationship for 2 months, 2 years or 20 years, we don’t have to tell you that making the decision to stay in or leave a relationship is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. We’ve both also made this decision ourselves in our ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - "Go Where The Love Is" - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Susan FoxleyI constantly go to the hardware store looking for apples! Why do I expect to get soothing support from those people that are unable to provide a compassionate ear, and instead I receive critical and judgmental verbal abuse. Because that may be an old unconscious pattern that doesn’t serve me ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - "I am Terrified that S/he will Abandon Me! I will Do Anything to Avoid It!" - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Sam VakninClinging and smothering behaviours are the unsavoury consequences of a deep-set existential, almost mortal fear of abandonment and separation. For the codependent to maintain a long-term, healthy relationship, she must first confront her anxieties head on. This can be done via psychotherapy: the ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - "Plugging Up The Holes in Your Relationships..." - by Submitted on May 21, 2003 from Susie and Otto CollinsAre there any "holes" in your relationship? If you're like us--the answer is yes. In fact, in many relationships there are usually quite a few "holes." "Holes" are those things in your relationships and life that you may know are there but it's always a surprise when you fall into one. ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - "Pre-Wedding Jitters VS. Second Thoughts" - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Pamela Smale Williams LPC, LMFT, AAMFT, AASECT"Pre Wedding Jitters VS. Second Thoughts" C. 2009 by Pamela Smale Williams LPC LMFT AAMFT AASECT The ring has been chosen and placed on the bride-to-be’s left hand, a symbolic representation of the circle of love that will follow and is accompanied later by the glorious wedding band that ...
Views: 18624(1 vote) - "What Kind Of A Deal Is Marriage? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Nora Femenia,WHAT IS MARRIAGE? “A BET THAT BOTH PEOPLE WILL DEVELOP AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION” Befuddled by the meaning of this so special contract? Are you pondering what makes it so different from other “contractual deals” that we get into along life? Here it is: MARRIAGE is a ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - $$$ When you started with love don’t let it go unattended! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Prakash Binwal$$$ When you started with love don’t let it go! Seen around the world of mine, there are people very happy in their relationship at the same time very frustrated with their relationship too. I feel very sad, when I see such people who are frustrated with their relationship and by their act and ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorOverview The recent tsunami in Asia and major earthquake in Pakistan have highlighted problems long recognized in the helping professions. Caregivers have known well the potentially draining experiences of compassion fatigue – from experiences of policemen, firefighters, paramedics and other ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - *** Relationship Breakup: Heartbreak and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Margaret PaulLindsay called me for counseling because her boyfriend of 18 months had just ended their relationship. Lindsay, 28, had been sure that Jake was "Mr. Right.""I am so heartbroken," sobbed Lindsay. "I don't know how I’m going to get through this. It feels like my ...
Views: 6092(5 votes) - ***"If You Really Loved Me, You Wouldn't..." - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Margaret PaulHow often have you had the thought, "If you really loved me, you wouldn't... Get angry, yell, curse, call names, say mean, untrue things about meProject your behavior onto meWithdraw, run away, shut down, sit spaced-out in front of the TVResist doing what I ask you to doLook at ...
Views: 3471(3 votes) - ***5 Must-Know Tips for Boomer Women Dating Online - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerDating sites report that their fastest growing segment are people over 50. My clients, women ranging from 35 – 65, are having great success with it. Face it: online dating is the new hot spot for people who wouldn’t dream of meeting someone in a bar. You know I’m a huge proponent of online ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - ***Are You The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Margaret PaulYour pet knows the truth of who you are! Many of us know how unconditionally loving most dogs naturally are – unless they have been abused. Even if you don't have a dog, you've likely seen the joy they express when their person comes home after being gone for even a few minutes. If ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - ***Caretaking: A Covert Form of Narcissism - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Margaret PaulI used to think that caretaking was the opposite of narcissism. I thought that narcissists were people who demanded that others give themselves up to care-take the narcissist. I thought that caretakers were people who were programmed to take care of others instead of themselves. I thought that ...
Views: 4778(2 votes) - ***Do You Actually Know When You're Being Rejected? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerRejection can be a very good thing. Until you find the man who brings you the love and joy you deserve, you should thank the men who reject you. These men are doing you a favor. I think they know – consciously or not – that they won’t be able to give you what you need; and they know it before ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - ***From Casual To Committed: Secret Of Capturing His Heart through Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangA lot has changed since the publication of my book. I shared my personal story dealing with an emotionally unavailable man (EUM) I was seeing at the time. The friendship was great -we couldn't have bonded any tighter- but true to my own integrity as an author and coach (as per my own advice ...
Views: 15722(2 votes) - ***How To Get A Man To Pursue You And Make Him Addicted To You - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Katarina PhangIt is in our nature as a woman to want to feel cherished by the man we love. We want to be wooed and pursued, to be made to feel special, adored and to be treated like a princess. The question is how far would a man be inspired to satisfy our primal needs as a woman? He's Really That Into ...
Views: 25982(2 votes) - ***How To Make First Sex Fabulous Sex - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandHow to Make First Sex Fabulous Sex By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra The heat is on. You can literally feel it arcing between you. Whether it’s an enticing stranger you’ve just met or a special someone you’ve been slowly getting to know, ...
Views: 4461(2 votes) - ***Imperfection Does Not Equal Rejection - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAre you perfect? Do you know anyone who is? Look at the people you know, especially those in midlife or older. Do you know anyone who hasn't had some rough times behind them or who are not currently facing life challenges? It’s doubtful, because this is real life; not the movies. Those of us ...
Views: 1761(2 votes) - ***Nothing Has Meaning Without Love and Connection - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Margaret PaulGretchen is typical of many of the clients that I work with. In our first session she said:I've been depressed on and off throughout my life. Medication helped for a while, but now all it does is make me feel more flat and empty. Life seems to have no meaning for me. Nothing looks beautiful. ...
Views: 2502(1 vote) - ***Real Love Versus Infatuation - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Do you know the difference between real love and infatuation? They are light years apart. ________________________________________ In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the other person.~Margaret Anderson Real ...
Views: 2760(1 vote) - ***The Relationship Trap: "Let's Talk." - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Let's talk tonight," said Callie."Oh no, not again!" thought Darren as he gave Callie a blank stare, feeling like a deer in the headlights.Darren knew from past experience that "Let's talk," meant, "Let's talking about what you are doing wrong, and about how ...
Views: 4563(2 votes) - ***The Talk: The Tennessee Expert - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe lanky blond man bends to come in the door of the deposition room. I am there with my Stenograph set up ready to go. It's always best when an expert witness is the first to arrive: You can chitchat with him, put him at ease, find out what he is an expert in and how he talks, because you ...
Views: 3071(1 vote) - ***Why Do You Blame? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Margaret PaulTake a moment to think about who you blame for your feelings of hurt, anger, resentment, aloneness, emptiness, loneliness, helplessness, inadequacy, shame, depression, anxiety, fear, and so on. What is really going on inside when you blame someone else for your feelings? Many people have a ...
Views: 3269(1 vote) - ***Why Don't You Speak Up For Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Margaret PaulMy counseling clients often complain to me about interactions they had with a partner, friend, parents or co-worker. When I asked the question, "Why didn't you speak up for yourself?" here are the most common answers I receive:"I want to keep the peace.""I don't want to ...
Views: 2312(1 vote) - ***Why You're Still Single - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerOne of my clients recently said, “I don’t think there’s something wrong with me; I just think I’m doing something wrong.” Bingo. The majority of women who come to me for help with dating and relationships lack confidence. Most are sure something is wrong with them. What else would explain ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - 10 Great “No Reason” Gifts To Show Your Love - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Jayant Gopinath KulkarniWe’ve all heard the saying, “It’s the thought that counts,” and this is especially true when giving a gift in a relationship. Simple gifts given to a loved one, don’t have to be for any reason other than to let them know that you care and are thinking of them and these gifts don’t have to be ...
Views: 4556(1 vote) - 10 Things You Can Do When You Are Lonely But Not Ready for a Relationship (Part 1) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoI know of a woman who so longed to be loved, held, and not feel lonely that she gave her lover, a man she hadn’t known long and knew to be a criminal, all of her life savings—some forty-three thousand dollars to be exact. He promised, along with his abiding love, that he would give her back her ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - 10 Things You Can Do When You Are Lonely But Not Ready for a Relationship (Part 2) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoBeing alone can be, well, LONELY! And most of us – even those who like to be alone – don't really like to be lonely. But what can we do about it? Many of us find ourselves alone, and lonely, for a reason: our previous relationship just ended, we've tried and tried to sustain a successful ...
Views: 4700(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Healing Your Heartache - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from A. WomanMy life changed completely in my thirties. I suddenly found myself divorced, and on my own. It was a pretty dark time in my life. When you are in the middle of it all, it’s easy to think that the dark times are never going to end. But now I know that it was just a short detour on the road to ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Healing Your Heartache - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from A. WomanMy life changed completely in my thirties. I suddenly found myself divorced, and on my own. It was a pretty dark time in my life. When you are in the middle of it all, it’s easy to think that the dark times are never going to end. But now I know that it was just a short detour on the road to ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - 2 Critical Ways to Save Marriage After an Affair - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIt's probably safe for me to assume that you're trying to overcome the turmoil you're going through because your partner chose to have an affair. I am so sorry for how these past few days, weeks and months have been for you, I know it hasn't been easy. But do no lose hope, because with work and ...
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