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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Safety Precautions For Single Parents On The Online Dating Scene - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Dorian MilonOnline dating can prove quite challenging yet promising for single parents. Dating can prove tough for anyone and even more so for single parents which is why there are tips and recommendations that must be followed. One can join an online single dating website. Profiles can be posted along ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Save Your Relationship and Get Your Ex Back. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Chris BelleSo, you've decided to get serious and do what you need to in order to get your ex back and save your relationship. Great. So what's next? How do you know your ex is really that "dream guy?" Where do you start? You know your friends and family really want you to be happy. But be careful - they ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Saving a Marriage After an Affair - How Do I Deal With The Obsessive Images in My Mind? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesGetting over obsessive and haunting images of your husband cheating - Is a big part of saving a marriage after infidelity. These images keep coming back like a horror movie in your head, causing loss of sleep, decreased appetite and even difficulty to focus and perform simple daily tasks. If ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Saying "I'm Sorry" - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Royane RealIn every relationship there will be occasional misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Sometimes we are the one who hurt another person we care about; sometimes we are the one who has been hurt. Hurt feelings will occur in friendships, in intimate relationships, and even between two ...
Views: 2153(2 votes) - Second Chance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 6:9-10 “So Moses told the people what the Lord had said, but they wouldn’t listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increase burden of their slavery. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Go back to Pharaoh, and tell him to let the people of Israel leave Egypt.’” Moses was ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Secret Influence In Submission - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Vonzel SawyerI was moving along with one of the most important things I do on a daily (okay every 4-5 days) basis. This is something I can’t do without and gives me the greatest of pleasures. Yes, I was cooking chili and baking cornbread. Eating is a pleasure especially when you place a personal touch on the ...
Views: 1568(3 votes) - Secrets for a GREAT Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling readers, One of the greatest challenges for us is to ‘enjoy’ people and therefore ‘enjoy’ life. Other turbulences, do have an impact. They do leave lessons and scars. But, relationships gone wrong can leave behind deep throbbing hurtful wounds that blur vision of ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Secrets to Successfully Reuniting With Your Ex Wife - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaHas the love of your life, your sweetheart, left you brokenhearted and on your own? Do you think you're still excited about her and like to get her back in your life however, you don't know the best way to set about it? There isn't any real cause for alarm, mainly because while it may seem very ...
Views: 5706(1 vote) - See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama Is there somebody who always leaves you feeling better than he found you? I used to live next door to such a person. Whenever I ran into Bob, whether it was for 20 seconds or 20 ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Self-Pleasure, Can it Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Gaia MorrissetteWhat is the importance of building a healthy, sexual relationship with yourself? Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building a healthy, sexual relationship with yourself. Masturbation, whacking off, self-exploration or self-love, it doesn’t really matter what you call it as ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Sexual Chemistry - Sending and Reading Sexual Signals - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengHave you ever had a friend describe a really "hot' blind date for you, and you get all excited and eager to meet this wonder person only to come face to face with the person and zero, nothing, no sparks. The person is all that, but you are just not digging him or her. Or have you ever found ...
Views: 23524(1 vote) - Sexual Stereotypes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeGentlemen prefer blondes? All blondes are dumb? All redheads are passionate? A man is always sex-, porn- and/ or looks-obsessed? Therefore, he is expected to sow his wild oats? The gay person is promiscuous? A woman is seductive when she is slim, and that’s why every woman wants to be slim—so ...
Views: 890(3 votes) - Sexy Lengerie- the main trump of women - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from hen markFor whom women dressing up? For whom she wears all these elegant, charming, audacious luxurious lingerie? Energetic modern woman understand perfectly that under the outerwear is a secret weapon of seduction and subordination of the men, which is practically mean- total control over ...
Views: 3312(2 votes) - Should I Go The Distance? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Yvonne ChaseDear Coach Yvonne, I met a very nice man 3 months ago and we're enjoying getting to know each other but here's the thing, we live 3,000 miles away and neither of us wants to move. We've seen each other a couple of times since meeting but that's about it. I'm wondering if I should pursue this ...
Views: 1659(3 votes) - Should You Stay or Should You Leave an Unsatisfying Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction Whether you decide to stay in an unsatisfying intimate relationship or leave is up to you. But you can make a proper decision only when you are aware of your fears and needs, of what might keep you hanging on to a partner which is not for you, in a relationship which is not ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Signs He Is Cheating - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Andrew HunterNobody would like to be cheated on. It is always an exceptionally crippling and embarrassing thing to endure. Sadly, there are certain individuals these days that will cheat on you. Listed below are a number of distinctive clues your man is cheating on you and what you might do to fix your ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Signs Of A Cheating Spouse - Be Alert! Learn Now For The 7 Signs Of A Cheating Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Johnny WayneMost often, signs of a cheating spouse are not easy to see and recognize.It can become 50-50 because spouse is good when hiding extra marital activities.When you observe one sign of a cheating spouse, it is not enough to confront immediately your spouse and ask him/her about cheating.The truth ...
Views: 1947(2 votes) - Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You and What to Do About Them - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeIf you were to look up the words "emotional torture" in the dictionary, you would most likely get a definition that included being in love with a man who has broken up with you. Even worse, if you were in a long term relationship with your boyfriend and have come to realize how important he is ...
Views: 4459(1 vote) - Signs Your Ex Wants You back - How To Read The Signs - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine KOZARHere are some of the major signs your ex wants you back. They try to reach you with no particular reason. They are always in places where you seem to be. You have heard on the grapevine that they have no interest in new relationships. Their appearance seems to have improved. They seem to ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - Single & Dating? Use New Year to Learn 5 Steps to Finding a Partner and Developing a Satisfying Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Doron GilThere is no time like New Year to contemplate your successes and failures regarding intimate relationships. If you find you long to have a partner with whom to develop true intimacy and haven’t succeeded until now, why not use New Year as a time to look inwards and see, once and for all, what ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Single Parents and Children - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Bob LancerBeing a parent is never a cakewalk but being a single parent is a tremendously difficult job. For the most part, single parents must hold a fulltime job, chauffer the children to and from school, extracurricular activities and sporting events. Many receive financial help for parents without ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - Six steps to fall out of love - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Melanie GossAfter a particularly bad break up, it was all I could do to not sell myself to the slave girl trade in Countries That Shall Remain Unnamed (I’m exaggerating). I remember the gripping feeling of wanting an outlet – to be anyone but myself in that moment in time – but that outlet never ...
Views: 1021(2 votes) - Six Ways to Use Relationship Advice to Better Your Communication Ability - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamLike John and Diana, all couples experience communication problems at one time or another. However, couples can move beyond arguing by developing their communication skills. My experience shows that a Relationship Advice process is very powerful for providing several successful strategies ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - So You Wanna Get Physical? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: After three dates, all seems to be going well with the woman I met. What is the best approach to taking it to the next step? Sherri's Answer: I have to assume that by “next step” you mean making the first move on this woman. Ironically, the other night as I was flipping ...
Views: 860(2 votes) - So, You’re Thinking about Leaving - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have come across that time in our life when the grass looks greener on the other side. Well, this is to help you decipher exactly what it is that you are missing in your life. You first have to think; has there been anything major that’s happened in your life that has upset you? This ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Social Media: Can Social Media Stop People From Having The Ability To Delay Gratification? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is instant gratification and, on the other hand, there is delayed gratification. When it comes to the former, one way of looking at it would be to say that this is something that comes from the child part of them. The reason for this is what when one was younger, they ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Social Phobia Treatment Learn About Effective Ways To Start Living Again - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Velma MerrickSocial anxiety disorder, more commonly known as social phobia is an increasingly common disorder that many people are suffering from. Let's take a look at what exactly social phobia is and what treatment exists for this often debilitating disease? First of all, Social Anxiety Disorder/Social ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Some Common Signs Of Cheating In A Relationship - Watch Out For These! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarThere are some common signs of cheating in a relationship. Working late nights, frequent company function, more meeting, more often going out with friends and many such signs may be a cause of concern. Few Common Signs of Cheating In A Relationship The unaccounted money can be a sign of ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Some Women Get Mad When You Say "No"! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! Why is it that when women turn men down for sex, they expect us to be understanding and caring, and when men turn women down, they flip out?? Here's the situation: I broke up with a girl I had been with, but have been able to remain minor friends. I know you don't think that's a ...
Views: 8958(1 vote) - Stages of a Romantic Relationship – Find Out Which Stage Are You In Now - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Robert RiddleFalling in love is a blissful moment and being in a relationship is very phenomenal --- it’s like floating on air and seeing rainbows everyday! It’s not something that happens everyday and even some people can’t experience it in their lifetime --- which is very sad, if you come to think of it. ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Sticks and Stones: Disarming Hurtful Words - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI used to pride myself on being sensitive. The problem was I was easily hurt by the things other people said to me. I lived in a chronic state of pain which lead to a lifetime of unhappiness and low self-esteem. But the alternative (being cold and aloof) was less appealing so I resigned myself ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Stop Being a Networking Dork - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoWhen I decided to enter the niche of Relationships Coaching, my main goal was to just in lighting up individuals and corporates on the way they handle their business relationships. However, the more I dug into the subject and learned and trained myself through books and practice, the more it ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Stop! The Don't Do Dating List - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Tina TessinaDating Again? Five Things You Must Not Do Dating someone new is not easy for anyone. Expectations can be high, and it’s very easy to make a wrong move. Knowing what not to do on your earliest dates can help you to avoid future problems. Here are Dr. Romance’s reminders of what not to do on a ...
Views: 1696(2 votes) - Subliminal Messages - How To Start Conversations With Ease - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Some people find it hard to start conversations with others. Perhaps it is because you get nervous in crowded social environments, or you feel shy when you meet a person for the first time. It may or may not be often, but the inability to start ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Subtle Danger Signals in Everyday Married Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Azriel WinnettIf you've been around long enough, you're aware of the many things that can play havoc with domestic peace, even where the parties concerned are not short of goodwill and have the best of intentions. High up on the list of culprits here are poor communication habits, either on their own or in ...
Views: 1660(3 votes) - Super Confidence-The #1 Secret to Stamping Out Insecurity - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Jack PowersSelf-confidence makes a world of difference in the quality of your relationships, both those which you attract AND those which you already have in your life. Just think about the people who you know that have great relationships in their life, both in their friendships and in their romance. I ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - Superb Plan To Reconcile With An Ex Boyfriend – Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversSuperb Plan To Reconcile With An Ex Boyfriend – Get Your Ex Back; You can find a lot of advice about getting your ex boyfriend back out there. The new fad is to text your ex. What different is that than sending emails. Your guy broke up with you because of something that is bothering him. ...
Views: 13147(2 votes) - Surviving An Affair Through Communication - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Brenda StewartYou and your spouse are willing to save your marriage and try surviving an affair but your communication skills are not very good. Here are 4 ways for you to apply to both nonverbal and verbal communication. Guidelines to communication for surviving an affair 1. Be open in your ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - Surviving the Break up of a Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Ryan D'eathSo you’ve been dumped, most of us have been there, so you’re not alone. This is the first article, of several, that will provide the most effective methods of surviving a break up, and help you either get on with your life, or eventually get your ex back. - For starters, and I know most break ...
Views: 1019(4 votes) - Take the Desperate Out of Love - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from sherrie campbellHave you ever noticed that in many of your relationships that one person seems to have all the power while the other one is in the hunt to stay in the game? If you find yourself in relationships like this you will continue to attract them until you change your patterns. Many of us are ...
Views: 5371(2 votes) - Tales from the Therapist's Couch: Why Smart Women Stay with the Wrong Guy - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Jennifer GauvainAs a relationship therapist, I meet women every day who know they are dating the wrong guy. They are bored, they feel lonely, and their relationship is unsatisfying—yet they stay. Why? As different as the women are, their reasons are shockingly similar. Here are the top four reasons I hear over ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Teenage Relationship Breaking Up - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Francis HoseinTeenage relationship break up is not always easy, matter of fact most break ups are not easy as a young person as well as an older person however as an old person they may have experiences of break up. For many teenage, break up can have a very lasting effect on your future life and ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - Ten Things People Don’t Know about Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Tina TessinaI recently had a first session with a client who said, about halfway into the hour “Wow. I like you. I’m surprised.” I laughed, but I knew what the client meant. As a psychotherapist in private practice, I encounter a lot of people who waited far too long to come in for counseling because they ...
Views: 1957(6 votes) - Ten Tips on How to Argue With an Idiot - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Janet Pfeiffer"Idiots" are simply people like you and I who are struggling with unresolved personal issues ranging from low self-esteem to ego, insecurity to poor impulse control and more. While it is acceptable to regard the behavior as idiotic, it is never permissible to label the individual as such. People ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Ten Ways To Use Anger To Build Confidence and Succeed - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondLouis shock turns to disbelief and anger The world caved in on Louis when his girlfriend of three years ditched him, complaining he was ‘too needy!’ Louis had been the devoted boyfriend and caretaker. He did whatever she asked no matter what the cost to him. He cut out his friends and family. ...
Views: 5992(1 vote) - Tethered to Mobile Devices: Effects on Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeHow connected are you to your mobile device? Did you know that many teenagers are sleeping with their I-phone or smart phone right under their pillow. They want to be able to text in the middle of the night and not miss incoming messages. However, there are also many parents who are tethered to ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - The 21-Day Complaint Free Marriage Experiment - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy wife and I have embarked on a 21-day complaint free marriage experiment. I was first introduced to this idea. Tim Ferriss’ blog. In fact, there is a huge movement towards a complaint free world, almost 5 million bracelets distributed worldwide. The idea is simple; go 21 days in a row ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - The 3 Best Ways to Stop Your Husband From Cheating and How to Keep Him in Love With You Forever - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonI bet a lot of you ladies out there worry whether you husband is cheating on you or not. I don't know if he is, but what I do know is how you can prevent it from happening and how you can become the ONLY woman he's interested in. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you some fairy tales about ...
Views: 8640(1 vote) - The 3 tips that will prevent your next fight with your spouse - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Joey AvnielThe problem today is that we have too many conflicts in our society, many of them are inside our own the family. This is one of the main reasons why 50% of all marriages in the US end in divorce. This is how my first marriage ended. I want to share with you the 3 most effective ways to avoid ...
Views: 1661(2 votes) - The Art of Conscious Flirting: Playful Interactions in the Dance of Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joan HeartfieldIn our natural, loving state, we are turned on by select individuals and by life in general. As we encounter others, we recognize that each person has a unique quality that enlivens us. Learning a safe, elegant way to play with this enlivening attraction is part of putting conscious flirting ...
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