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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- 2 Ways of Re-Attracting Your Ex-Girlfriend - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Sam SamuelsThere are a few ways of re-attracting an ex-girlfriend back into your life. I have found out what works and what doesn't work from my years of dating experience and this is why today I can show you this article which hopefully will help you to move forwards with your attempt to reignite your ...
Views: 5640(2 votes) - 3 Funny Ways To Say I Love You - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are funny ways to say I love you to a person. Although unexpected, adding a twist of humor to your declaration of love often receives a positive response. If want to know some funny ways to say I love you, read on! 1) Make Your Own Music Video. In this day and age, it's quite ...
Views: 3309(2 votes) - 3 Important Phases For Dealing With Infidelity - Surviving An Affair Solution - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Brenda StewartAfter finding out about the affair, it is common not to know where to start the healing process and once you learn how to deal with infidelity, surviving an affair will become much easier. Because you are experiencing a crisis after your spouse cheated on you it is hard for you to begin saving ...
Views: 1883(2 votes) - 3 Important Rules For Surviving An Affair - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Brenda StewartWhen a couple is surviving an affair they are struggling with regaining the trust because after one of the partners has cheated, the other one is doubting about the cheater's ability to heal after the affair and repairing the relationship. After a spouse has cheated the task of rebuilding the ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - 3 Online Dating “Do’s” to Keep You Happily Meeting Men - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerYou can meet the spectacular, special man who is going to be your life partner using online dating. I met the love of my life on www.match.com, so of course I recommend it to all my friends, coaching clients, in my workshops…really to anyone who will listen! Here are three things I recommend ...
Views: 2743(2 votes) - 3 Secrets to Manage Breakups - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Andrew HunterAlright, so something happened and now you find yourself alone again. If you are feeling lost and lonely, you likely want to know how to survive a breakup. It is typical for you to feel depressed and hurt after a breakup. It might sound trite, but it will take time to come back from the breakup. ...
Views: 1416(3 votes) - 3 Signs of an Affair - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterIt can be a truly devastating experience to discover that your husband is having an affair. Your mind is flooded with all kinds of haunting images of him with the other woman, you want to know the details of what happened, and you can barely get through the day with all the thoughts that swarm ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - 3 Signs Your Ex Girlfriend Still Likes You - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeLooking for signs that your ex girlfriend still likes you? Is there hope of getting back together? Read this article and I'll tell you just what you need to look out for, and how you can determine whether your ex still has feelings for you or not. To know the signs your ex girlfriend still ...
Views: 6505(1 vote) - 3 Surefire Ways to Keep a Guy Satisfied in Bed - Have Better Sex - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonHello Ladies, Some of you believe to have figured men out, while others are clueless when it comes to understanding men. Even though most men are different, they have similarities at the same time. Every good woman should know how to satisfy and keep her man happy in bed. Believe it or not: ...
Views: 4764(1 vote) - 3 Things to Never Say To A Man Unless You Want To Be Alone - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Uadiale AmberThere are three things that women commonly say to men -- especially during conflict -- that cut a man to the core. Saying these things can literally trigger a man to shut down emotionally, and to withdraw from you. Here they are: 1) Anything that implies an inability to provide for his ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - 3 Things You Should Do to Get Your Man Sexually Addicted to You - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, are you fed up with all the nonsense advice you get from magazines promising you to lose 50 lbs in 3 days? So am I. As a guy, I am a just another "victim" of these tips and I urge you gorgeous ladies to stop listening to that nonsense. Instead, here's some common sense from me. I won't ...
Views: 28062(2 votes) - 3 Tips in Saving A Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Sean CauzeeFor the most part, you may be surprised at how many people have had problems with their relationships. Some help that you get from your friends may not be the proper advice, and lead you into making the wrong decisions. Read and get 3 tips in saving a relationship. Most women seem to think ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - 4 Different Ways To Help Your Marriage Thrive - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Mika MaddelaThe most important things in our lives is our relationships. So what do you do when your relationship with your husband or wife is deteriorating? Your marriage was once a happy and loving marriage that has now turned into a dark and unhappy aspect of your life. It takes hard work to keep the ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - 4 Links Between Self Awareness and Authentic Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of the crucial steps in maintaining genuine personal connections with others is possessing acute self awareness. Self awareness is the ability to perceive what is going on with you at all times and, this is important, on all your various levels of self. Because this skill is not taught to us ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - 4 Real Life Ways to Make a Guy Fall in Love With You - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, let's get real here for a second. You've probably read dozens of magazine articles on making a guy fall in love with you and let's face it - most of them are complete nonsense. They are missing the essence of what makes men go nuts, like, for real and only touch the whole topic on the ...
Views: 14588(1 vote) - 4 Soul Mate Mistakes: Avoid These or Suffer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost singles want to find a soul mate, but aside from the common romantic assumptions about this elusive magical bond, they generally don't stop to think about the spiritual purpose of soul mates or the true meaning of the term. Thanks to movies, TV, and romance novels, the perception of a ...
Views: 4247(1 vote) - 4 Soul Mate Myths: Soul Connections and Man-Woman Love Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Yangki Christine AkitengI was one of those people who believed with everything in me that the day I met my soul mate the world would click! We would look into each other's eyes from across the room, communicate telepathically and it would feel magical (like in the movies and romance novels). He would then walk up to me ...
Views: 5438(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Get More Women in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Jon AnthonyA lot of the time men have trouble getting out of a "dry spell," or getting out of a "rut." For some men, this can be because they moved to a new city and are struggling to create a new peer group. For other men, it can be that they've simply lost touch with old friends. Either way, getting ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - 5 Crucial Elements Of Moving On After An Affair - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew HunterForgiving an affair is a real challenge Few events in your life will be as devastating as learning that your partner has been cheating on you. Many couples will decide to end the relationship at that point, but those that decide to try to stick it out and make it work may find themselves in a ...
Views: 8140(2 votes) - 5 Great Online Dating Tips for Lesbian Moms - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Cupid's ArrowFor many single lesbian women meeting a potential partner is hard enough, but when you have a child the process can be even more difficult. When do you bring up the fact that you are a single mom? Do you allow your child to meet your potential new girlfriend? Here are five great online dating ...
Views: 4812(2 votes) - 5 Guaranteed Ways To Turn a Man OFF! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Kara OhThere are some really simple ways to get a man’s attention and cause him to want to get to know you. But I thought it would be fun, and maybe drive the point home in a more powerful way, to tell you how you can turn men off, guaranteed. Clearly, this is all tongue-in-cheek, but it’s still ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - 5 Hacks for Instant Charisma - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyCharisma is usually seen as something that's innate. After all, most people would think that you just can't fake charisma. In reality, there are some very real tips that can help you to fake it until you make it. Below are five hacks that will give you instant charisma in any situation. ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - 5 Keys to Save a Failing Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Jessica AndrewsAlthough marital problems may at present seem overwhelming it's possible that with some hard work and commitment you will be able to save your marriage. The challenges that you're currently faced with in your marriage may seem unique to you know that many other couples will experience many of ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - 5 Signs Your Girl Might Give if She Wants You Back - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterHow your ex has conducted herself since you broke up may give you an idea about whether or not she wants to come back to you. It’s a pretty sure bet that she’s not going to be direct and tell you this plainly, but rather you can tell through her actions and behaviors. They only suggest that ...
Views: 10600(2 votes) - 5 Steps To Get Your Girl Back! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Molly WhiteFIVE WAYS TO GET HER BACK NOW! She says she’s had enough and that it’s over, but you reckon there is still something worth saving in your relationship. Breaking up is never easy, but there’s every chance that you could win your lady back. Our quick five tips on how to how to get her back ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - 5 Things You Should Do to Drive Your Boyfriend Mad in Bed - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, you can find a bunch of tips out there on the internet on pleasing your boyfriend and being a better girlfriend for him, but most of the advice out there is missing the essence. You have to focus on pushing the right buttons in your boyfriends mind so that he'll literally go mad of ...
Views: 22006(1 vote) - 5 ways to enhance your Love-Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jessie Louise1) The ten minute catch up Take a crack at varying your nightly routine to allow time. For example, instead of switching on the TV straight after kissing your little cherubs goodnight, spend ten minutes chatting as a couple. Similarly, rather than having dinner on the table at 6pm on the ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Make Sex More Interesting for Your Husband - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonMarriage can get boring. And when it's boring - it's usually because of bad sex. Your husband's maybe just not that into you any more. Or he is - you just don't know which switch to turn on in him. Spice it up a bit, your sex life could be far more interesting. Here's 5 real life ways to make ...
Views: 13968(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Stay Positive During The Dating Process - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Lorraine JacksonAfter briefly discussing the importance of maintaining a positive attitude about dating in a previous article; one reader commented that although it would probably be much easier for younger women to remain positive when attempting to attract a man, for someone her age, being positive was a lot ...
Views: 5860(2 votes) - 5 Ways You're Setting Your Marriage Up to Fail - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDo you have a great relationship with your spouse? Do you think that nothing can ever tear you guys apart? Well, many failed marriages start off with that mindset until they begin to make these mistakes. Take preemptive measures to prevent your marriage from becoming a statistic in divorce. Here ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - 6 Dating Safety Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from TJ Stoops6 Dating Safety Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore Entering the dating scene can be daunting. In addition to feeling nervous about meeting new people your safety is probably one of your key concerns. Don’t let these concerns put you off dating all together. Just stay safe with these dating ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - 6 Positive Signs That Your Ex Wants You Back Again - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaAfter having a separation, there's always this particular phenomenon that is shown by the majority of people which is the fact that a lot of them normally ask themselves if they have any sort of prospect of their your ex lover wishing to get back together with them. The telling signs could at ...
Views: 6433(3 votes) - 6 Ways to Keep Your Relationship as Fresh and Exciting as Your First Date - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Sulagna DasguptaHave you been in a stable relationship/marriage for quite some time now? In that case chances are you’ve experienced those relationship ruts when you seem too familiar and same old to each other with nothing new to offer. A long and steady relationship often puts us into an everyday rhythm ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - 7 Dating Tips for Women from Men - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Marni BattistaWhile our male counterparts can confuse the heck out of us Dignity Daters, sometimes they can be the best when it comes to dishing out dating advice. Now that you have access to the Dating with Dignity’s Men’s Advice Column (Starting with these seven dating tips for women from men!), you’ll ...
Views: 2257(2 votes) - 7 Must Do's Before Moving In - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaAccording to results from a recent GfK Roper poll, more than 80 percent of divorced Americans still believe in marriage, but we all know more than half of marriages don’t make it, for various reasons. Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, was blind. In mythology, he’s been represented as a ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - 7 Secrets Chart Your Course to Success in Love Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ernest QuansahAchieving success in a love relationship is not as difficult as it might seem. Just like anything, the first step is knowing how to go about it in the right way. Men and women go into love relationships hoping they’ve made the right choice. Many think they’ve found “the one” and anticipate ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - 7 Tips on How to Satisfy Him in Bed Better Than Any Other Woman - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, if you are serious about satisfying him better than ever before - listen up. Men aren't as complicated as they may seem at first. If you want to conquer him and make him go insane over you, you have to give him the best sex humanly possible. You have to give him more pleasure in bed than ...
Views: 37509(1 vote) - 9 Steps to Forgive an Emotional Affair Without Going Insane - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannAre you struggling to put the past behind you? What if I gave you a simple instruction manual on how to forgive an emotional affair? It's common knowledge that the lies, deception and subsequent broken trust caused by emotional infidelity is much more difficult to forgive than the damage done ...
Views: 30852(2 votes) - A Good Cry - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Tina TessinaAt the end of a client-packed day, the trash can in my office is often overflowing with used tissues. Richard, seeing this, usually comments; “Good day, huh?” and we both laugh. He knows that, when clients cry, they’re usually breaking through and healing something. I’ve ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - A Happy Marriage Does Not Just Happen... - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyIf you are married and you are reading this, you probably know what I’m talking about: The wedding day came and went. So did the honeymoon. And then you are back to “real life” to do what, according to romantic novels, movies and fairytales is known as “living happily ever after.” And it ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - A Life Coach Job is to Help You Build a Successful Future - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamPerhaps you are at a crossroads, need to make decisions or move forward? Maybe you’re not sure about the next step or are just stuck in a rut? Being a Psychologist and many time practicing as a life coach I often start by guiding you in identifying your skills, values, and desires. Then, ...
Views: 2518(1 vote) - A MINI-FACELIFT TO HELP YOU REVILITALIZE AND REJUVINATE YOUR PERSONALITY - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Marcia CammarataIt is a long standing belief that major personality makeovers are not possible according to most psychologists. We unconsciously follow the script written in our genes since birth. The basic construction of our unique personality is set by our DNA, but we can utilize the cards we are dealt to ...
Views: 1602(3 votes) - A Myth in our Midst - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Gregory MorganThere is a myth in our culture that is so prevalent it may ultimately decide the future of our species. The law of sexual attraction is parading in a lover’s mask. When so many songs, poems and stories wrap love and romance together as a single item no wonder there’s confusion. The line ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - A New Paradigm for Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Luminessa EnjaraLately I have been pondering how quickly everything is shifting and changing. I don’t know about you, but in my world things are moving rather quickly. The world is changing rapidly and whether we like it or not we can choose to go with these changes or become like the dinosaurs, extinct. ...
Views: 3265(2 votes) - A Reader's Question: There is Chemistry, and She is Ready, But He Won’t Keep His Dates - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHi Margaret Ruth, I feel really confused. I just recently broke up with a long term boyfriend (one that I knew would not be one I was going to keep). Two weekends ago though I was out and I looked over at the bartender and realized I knew him from years ago. We used to work together. So I ...
Views: 602(2 votes) - A Trap to Avoid at All Costs: Find the Love of Your Life in 90 Days or Less - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou never want to be caught in the trap of thinking you can conjure up your "soul mate" in 90 days or less by following a New Age snake oil protocol. Ready, set, go. You now have 90 days to find the love of your life. What a terrible approach to love. Just like square-dancing, you'll twirl ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Addictive Love - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Gregory MorganWhat could be more intoxicating than the delight, anticipation, adventure of romantic love? It has the power to awaken our highest spiritual worth and fulfill our deepest need for belonging. As a culture we are infatuated with the drama of Romance and addicted to the adrenalin. Yet with ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Advice and Dating Tips on How to Talk to Women - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Don Diebel#1 - Work out a personal "opening line" and try it with endless variations. Some men need the support, the crutch, of a definite "line" in approaching and winning a woman. If you do, give a good deal of thought to this while you're working, reading, traveling. Formulate a number of possibly ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - After All the Years… - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.There is a common cartoon, with many variations, showing a woman making a pie. The man is commenting that she made the pie for years thinking all the time that he liked this kind of pie. And now, after 30 years he was hardly going to tell her the truth which was no, he did not like the pie. ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - After the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to ...
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