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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- 5 Steps To Mend Your Broken Heart and Move on - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Andrew HunterA broken heart is one of the toughest situations you will face in life. After a break up, it's important to find ways to fix your broken heart so you can keep moving on down life's road. Yes, it's difficult, but you must take steps to heal yourself. Healing a Broken Heart – Step ...
Views: 4270(4 votes) - 5 Tips on Getting to Know Your Partner Better - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaDespite the fact that you love and care for your partner, it takes time and effort to truly get to know your partner. Use the following tips to learn how to get to know your partner on a deeper level. 1. Open up. The best way to get someone to open up to you is to share a bit about yourself ...
Views: 4214(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Banish Love Life Hell From Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone wants to be free of love life problems, but few seem to be able to maintain satisfaction in this area of life. Though following the advice below may not immediately reward you with the love life you dream about, instead we believe it's possible to create a good alternative in the ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - 5 Unique Anniversary Gifts That Will Spice Up Your Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Jimmy WagnerEvery couple knows that even with deep love, affection, and a strong devotion, a marriage needs the occasional new spark. Passion has its ups and downs, but a little spice, change, and spontaneity are sure to help. Take a look at a few unique anniversary gifts or any day of the year gifts that ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - 7 Love Life Tips That Can Save Your Teen’s Heart - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever wondered why so many people experience love life heartache on a regular basis? Most people seem to start out with good intentions but then many fall into the typical love life traps. After over 25 years of empirical research with metaphysics, personality and compatibility ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Communicating Change to Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Afsaneh NooriTransformational change can be difficult even without having to worry about others being impacted. But when your loved ones are baffled or resistant, that adds a new dimension to the challenge. However, there are ways to communicate your needs and to hear the needs of others as you work through ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - 8 principles to successful relationships - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Tam JohnstonRelationships in differing contexts of our lives; love them, dread them, crave them, nurture them, run from them..... whatever you think of them, you relate! Relationships are fundamental human interactions that exist on a daily basis, the results of which impact hugely upon how we feel about ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - A Lifelong Commitment to Love : Conclusion - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFind a picture of yourself as a baby or young child. Consider it as if you were looking at someone else – perhaps a co-worker’s grandchild or a friend’s niece or nephew. What do you see? You would probably agree that you are looking at an adorable, innocent new being, ripe with potential and ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - A Sad Killer of Love - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kara OhBelittling our partner––or a child, for that matter––either directly or by innuendo, is a direct hit to the heart. Eventually, love is replaced by resentment, loathing or even hate. In the moment, we don’t realize the damage we’re causing when we belittle those we “say” we love. We’re blinded ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - A Sneaky Mind Trick That Will Get Your Ex Back Even If They Are Not Speaking To You! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Jeff ThomasGoing through a break up with someone with who you are close to and share a strong connection with is one of the most difficult experiences you can go through. This is especially true if your partner broke up with you. If you are reading this article, your relationship has probably ended ...
Views: 833(4 votes) - A Woman's Mystery - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Cornelia PowellDuring the clear days of my first summer living in my little mountain cabin, I enjoyed moving my office to my long front porch -- with my laptop perched on a little make-shift desk. Here I would write and watch the various birds with the glorious mountain-scape all around me. To my delight, ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Abusive Relationships - Should You Go or Stay? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Royane RealHave you ever been hurt by someone who says they love you? Have you been treated badly by someone who is your friend? Are abusive relationships a constant pattern in your life? Sometimes the people who are the closest to us, our friends and our mates, the ones who should be liking us the ...
Views: 1963(2 votes) - Advice for the Shy Person Attracted to Someone at Work - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Jonathan Mansfield"There is someone at work I like but I am too shy to speak to this person. What should I do?". The question above is asked over and over again by shy people. The basic advice for people who find themselves in this situation is as follows. The first thing to remember is that the person ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - Advice on Dating and Love - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from stuti sabharwalWhen you think of advice on dating, you’re thinking of things like how you should present yourself, how you should look, and how you should approach dating. The advice that most give is that you should make a good impression on your first date. It further stated that this is to emphasize how ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - Are you an ADHD “Helicopter” Partner? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Laurie DuparDo you hover over your spouse while they’re doing housework or completing other important tasks around the house? Do you take more than your share of responsibility for things in your ADHD relationship? Do you find it is just easier to get things done if you micro-manage your partner’s schedule ...
Views: 4049(2 votes) - Are You Attracting Cads and Pingers? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerLet me start today by telling you how magnificent you are. The fact that you are a woman over 40 and reading this tells me that you are all the more spectacular. Really, it does! One of the reasons finding love over 40 can be the most gratifying time of all is that you know your sphere of ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - Are You Estranged from Someone You Love? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carolyn BatesOne of life’s most difficult situations is when someone you love is no longer present in your life. It’s a given thing that sometime as a family member, a good friend or a parent, you are going to have a major disagreement. This so frequently happens with life transitions and as we approach ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Are You in a Relationship with a Victim? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe live in such challenging times, it is tempting for people to lapse into feeling like a victim. In Emotional Freedom I discuss "The Victim" and how to compassionately deal with coworkers, family, and friends who lapse into this mode. I also discuss ways to notice these tendencies in ourselves ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Are You Losing Him To Another Woman? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Kara OhHe’s struggling with the choice of you, or his ex, or someone new that he’s met. What do you do? The best advice I can offer in this situation, in order to win him completely, is be the one who makes him feel like a worthy man. There are two Secrets about men that are of utmost importance, ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Are You Remarried? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Tina TessinaDon't Let Divorce Muddy Your Marriage - 3 Tips Are you remarried? Are you trying to make this new relationship work. Dr. Romance offers three tips to help this new marriage work better than the first one. 1. Understand your baggage. You both have leftovers from earlier ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - As Long As You Wear Masks You Hinder Your Ability to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you go on dates wearing masks – not presenting your “real you”, you might stay single. When you become aware of the masks you wear, understand why you wear them and have the courage to remove them you can develop a truly intimate relationship. IF YOU TRICK YOUR ...
Views: 1928(1 vote) - Attract Love By Being In Love With You - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Virginia Clark“For all eternity you will be with you. There is no escaping your Self.” ~ Jacob Glass If there were ever a reason to make the effort to love and appreciate who you are, this would be it. Just imagine you’ll be keeping yourself company for all time — so you better find a way to enjoy who you ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Attract Your Dream Man - A How to Become a Guy Magnet Review - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Philipe ReviewWould you like to learn about How To Become A Guy Magnet Review? Do you expect to learn more regarding the credibility of James Scott? Or is How To Become A Guy Magnet Scam or authentic product? You will find the answers within this honest review! Prepare to understand precisely what to say ...
Views: 3609(2 votes) - Be Aware of Your Projections: They Might Harm Your Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you project your own traits, emotions and behaviors onto your partner, accusing him/her of owning these, rather than accepting them as part of you, you are harming the relationship. Becoming aware of your projections and taking responsibility for all your traits, ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Be “The Artist” of Your Relationships Success Story: “Do” Dating and Relationships YOUR way! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Doron GilIf you are trying for a long time now to find a partner (if you are still single) with whom to develop a successful relationship, or to develop a satisfying one (if you already have a partner), but are unsuccessful – you are not alone. Many do! And like many others you are probably doing ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Beautiful Anger in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeAnger. Isn't that the emotion that wrecks relationships? Terrifies children? Provokes violence? How can anyone say anything positive about it? For many of us who have grown up in dysfunctional families, trying to appreciate anger may seem like extolling the virtues of migraines. Let's first ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Better Intimacy, Better Sex - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Tina TessinaAs a counselor, I get a lot of clients who are worried about intimacy and sex. Romance books are a lovely escape from reality, and can help reduce your stress from daily frustrations. And, you can even learn a few tricks to enhance your relationship. The danger comes in if you ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Beware: An Internet Dating Horror Story - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Virginia ClarkI feel compelled to write this warning to all you wonderful women who have been reading my blog for the last 3 years. I want to tell you about my newest client and give you a heads-up if you’re Internet dating. Marcie is 52 years old and a highly accomplished woman. She’s recently divorced ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Break and Date: Addiction to Getting Back Together - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: My boyfriend I broke up again about a month ago.. We've been back and forth and it always ends up with us deciding not to speak, but then we do and things are okay for about a week before we go right back to break-up-ville. What do I do? Sherri's Answer: I believe Albert ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 2 - by The first step toward being able to attract and create your ideal relationship is to clear the way for it by eliminating baggage from your past. This baggage refers to any resentments, hurts, or fears you have toward anyone who either was a role model or who
participated directly in a ...
Views: 2893(1 vote) - Breakup Advice For You - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsBeing in a relationship with someone you really love can be the best thing that you will ever have. It awakens emotions on you that you never thought existed until the day you fall in love. And, then you start to believe in fairy-tales and wake up every morning feeling free and grateful. But ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Breakup City USA: Places in Your City That Will Mend Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Katie KrienitzLet’s face it: breakups suck. And no matter how many times you hear yourself or others saying, “oh honey, it was for the best,” your heart still feels the constant pangs of the loss of your romantic relationship. Especially in the first few weeks of your relationship’s disintegration. And ...
Views: 894(3 votes) - But I Didn't Want to Hurt You - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Meghan GehanI often hear this from clients: “I didn’t tell my wife I was unhappy because I didn’t want to hurt her.” “I haven’t told my children I’m sick because I don’t want them to worry.” “I can’t tell my boyfriend I want to see other people because he’d be upset.” In other words: “I can’t tell ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Can You Be Friends With An Ex Boyfriend - The Truth - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversCan You Be Friends With An Ex Boyfriend - The Truth; Being friends with an ex boyfriend is a tricky situation. Some girls believe that it will allow them to have a front row seat into their personal lives. Then this article will help with that. A complete solution to help you get your ex ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Can You Be Friends With Your Ex? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaWhether you can be friends with your ex depends a lot on the kind of relationship that you and your ex had as well as the way that your relationship ended. The level of intimacy within your relationship has a lot to do with how long it will take for you to be friends, if ever. This includes both ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Can You Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back By Moving On - Yes - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversCan You Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back By Moving On - Yes; Did you fight your breakup tooth and nail, but only ended up sore and dejected? Is your ex-boyfriend apparently made of stone, and he's not wavering in his decision to end the relationship? A complete solution to help you get your ex ...
Views: 12581(1 vote) - Can You Prevent a Relationship Breakup...Even When That's What Your Partner Says He or She Wants? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen it seems that your relationship or marriage is headed for a breakup, is there anything you can do to prevent it? Yes, there are certainly steps you can take to turn your relationship around, rebuild trust, improve communication and create agreements that will help bring you and your ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Can You Really Find Love The 2nd Time Around? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Tina TessinaIf You're Searching And Can't Find Love, Try This Probably the most prevalent question I'm asked in my counseling practice is “Where is love?” Clients want to know why they can't find a successful life partnership, why a friend or family member won't respond as they would like, even why ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Can You Save Your Marriage if Your Spouse Doesn't Want To? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Liam NadenOne of the most difficult situations for a marriage that is failing occurs when one partner wants to save the marriage and the other one doesn't. If that is the case in your marriage you will know that it's probably the biggest crisis that will ever occur in a marriage. There are many reasons ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Caution! Words Don't Disappear into Thin Air! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Azriel WinnettTry an experiment. Start a conversation on any topic with your spouse or best friend. After you’ve been talking together for a few minutes, interject with something along the lines of: “Hey, what are you talking about? You’re a real idiot!” Next, hasten to explain to your partner that of ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Changing Versus Influencing Your Spouse - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chris HartwellEveryone has things they wish they could change about their spouse. Learning to live with these things and accepting your spouse for who he is can be a challenging part of marriage. In the best case scenarios, it can help you grow as a person and can help you live together in harmony as a ...
Views: 1515(2 votes) - Character Traits That Promote Intimacy and Avoid Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeOver the past 35 years, I have seen thousands of couples in marriage counseling. I thought it might be interesting to list out the personal traits and values of the most competent partners who do the best at maintaining their relationships. Instead of taking your partner's inventory I would ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Cheat-Proof Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYour one-and-only isn’t behaving his one-and-only self lately. He’s distracted, spends more time at work, on the Internet, everywhere but with you. He’s not that interested in being intimate – oh, he joins in just fine if you make the moves, but he’s not initiating things. You hear “yes, dear” ...
Views: 2055(3 votes) - Choosing Partners & Relationships Rather than Escaping Into Them Makes a Difference between Failure & Success - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Doron GilIt always saddens me to see how singles who are UNSUCCESSFUL in their relationships sabotage themselves. Being EAGER to have a partner, they often they jump to have a relationship with whoever asks them out. Not only that, but they often tend to stay in the relationship – even though it might ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Common Mistakes in Leadership and Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerLeadership skills and relationship development are two of the biggest themes I see in my coaching practice. This article is about two of the most common mistakes (and remedies) I see in these areas: A common mistake I see with new leaders is that they too often try to jump in too quickly ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Communicating with Men in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Amy RosenthalyMaking a male to be open and exhibit just what they are wondering or experiencing can be challenging. Guys do not generally reveal themselves as much as ladies do, which may be distressing in a relationship wherein individuals are meant to connect with one another. With regards to having your ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Confrontations Don't Need to be Scary - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever had a situation where you disagreed with someone and struggled with how to approach them? It can be very difficult. You can be stuck with trying to figure out what to say, what to do, how to act. Some people deal with it by not dealing with it at all, but by disappearing. Some ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Coping With Cheating In Marriage - Understanding That You Are Not Helpless - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Daryl CampbellA lot of husbands and wives who have been victimized by infidelity have a great deal of emotions and issues to work through. From the rage which at certain points threatens to the disappointment of realizing what you mate did and facing the harsh reality that the marriage will never be the same. ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Creating a Loving and Spiritual Relationship through Heart-Centered Communication - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kim PhippsIs your beloved relationship honest, fulfilling and harmonious? Do you often have moments when deep love is flowing between your hearts? Do you wish for more depth, love and understanding? Communication is a key to a good relationship. There are many books and workshops that model good ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - Cultivating Healthy Relationships In Marriage And Preventing Breakups - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Stephen KavitaTo foster good relationships in marriage, it is important to have forecast. Sometimes when challenges arise in a relationship those who are unable to cope choose the easy way out; and that is to breakup. To avoid this it is important to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead that are bound to ...
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