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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- My Ex Is Ignoring Me-What To Do When My Ex Boyfriend Avoids & Ignores Me? – Get His Attention - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreMy ex is ignoring me;Relationship Advice on How to get the attention of an ex boyfriend. What To Do When My Ex Boyfriend Avoids & Ignores Me? – Get His Attention. Tips to make your ex boyfriend love you again and Expert Tips to get your ex boyfriend back in your life. My ex boyfriend is ...
Views: 11060(1 vote) - My Husband Would Rather Play Golf Than Spend Time With Me: How Much Time Should Married Couples Spend Together - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from John BraxtonMy Husband Would Rather Play Golf Than Spend Time With Me: How Much Time Should Married Couples Spend Together What does it really mean when a husband doesn't spend time with his wife? Does it signal the end of marriage? How serious is it? What can you do to turn this situation around? I will ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - My Wife Fell Out of Love With Me – Does This Mean Your Marriage Is Now Doomed? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jason NelsonAlright, so you’re saying my wife fell out of love with me, and you’re hurting. It does hurt, I know that. You’re feeling like your world is falling apart. You’re wondering how you’re ever going to be able to live without her again. You’re even wondering what you could have, or should ...
Views: 9678(1 vote) - Negotiating for Space in Relationships and Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce Kaye"I need some space!" is a familiar expression to most of us, either from the giving or receiving end. I suspect that more women have heard this expression from men than vice-versa. This is probably because more men adopt the evader role in the pursuer-evader dance of boundary-troubled ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - New Relationship Advice which you never knew until someone tells you - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Sng Chong HowNew relationships can bring about a whole new set of rules. What you were able to get away with in a long term relationship wont fly for a second. Read the following new relationship advice to know where you can go and where you should avoid treading. Getting Sloppy It usually doesn’t take ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Past Life Regression May Be the Key to Understanding Present Life Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Michael JuddYou may be living with someone you have lived with in a previous lifetime. Souls are drawn back together for many reasons. It could be a strong emotional connection or a Karmic debt that draws the two souls back together. On the other hand, souls may reunite to facilitate their further ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Patience and Friendship : The First Steps to Get Back Together! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jonathan O'ReillyThinking about the good days, love all around you, a stable and happy relationship, feeling sad that the nice dream ended in a break up? Not to worry, even though you may think you lost your lover forever, getting your ex back is quite simple. Almost everyone is interested in giving another ...
Views: 12170(5 votes) - Personal or Private? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"The more I write about who I am, the more I share myself with others, the more present as who I am I become, more centered, more grounded" I told my friend yesterday. We talked about writing books about our own experience, writing of sensitive stuff, embarrassing stuff, private stuff. I ...
Views: 574(1 vote) - Political Differences in a Family - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Diana Weiss-WisdomPolitical Differences in A Family Dear Dr. Diana, The dreaded political season is here. I put it that way because my husband and I get along well for the most part until politics are involved. It’s amazing that two people with such different opinions get on as well as we do. But things ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - Powerful Psychological Technique For Making Your Ex Beg You to Take Them Back Without You Even Talking To Them – This Is Too Easy! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Jeff ThomasBeing in a loving relationship with someone you have a strong connection with is what every person longs for in their life. Being with a partner who you have a strong bond with fills you with joy and you tend to look at everything in a more positive light. However, sometimes the relationship you ...
Views: 663(4 votes) - Practicing Positive Affirmations To Develop Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhat is halting you from manifesting the kind of life that you cannot wait to play in? What keeps you struggling with manifesting all the money you want? What is keeping you broke? Can you see the reasons you voice to yourself for the above? In the answer is the reason for why you're always ...
Views: 1376(5 votes) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: How Dads Can Support Mothers - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEmotional difficulties in women during pregnancy and after delivery are surprisingly common. For example, studies consistently show that approximately 14 percent of women suffer from postpartum depression (Paulson, Dauber, and Leiferman 2006). In addition, some studies have found around 16 ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - Quality Time: How to Find More and Some Ideas on How to Use It - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe world moves at a tremendously fast pace. It’s virtually impossible to disconnect from work, social networks, media, news, even friends and family. Life is often an overload of emails, voice mails, instant messages, profiles, shows, kids activities, schedules, and the endless desire to know ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - RAT, Relationship Aptitude Test: How to smell a Rat—or find out if you are one! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoI went to a memorial this week. A friend passed away suddenly; a shock to us all, but to none more than to his bride of twenty-some years. My heart went out to this brave woman and her three children who watched her life change dramatically without any warning. She told me that it was all so ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Ready, Set Launch (Celebrating kids as they grow, and go) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerReady, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Red Flags of a Depressing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Elizabeth DavisA romantic relationship is meant to be the ultimate source of a person’s joy, hope, and inspiration. However, not all relationships are destined to end in happily ever after. Unfortunately, there are romantic relationships that can cause someone’s depression. When a relationship has gone sour ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Relating With Love - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaWhy do relationship counselors, speakers and authors say repeatedly that your relationship depends on how well you communicate with each other? Because marriage is a partnership and to create teamwork, you need to keep each other informed, and keep yourself aware of your partner’s ideas, wants ...
Views: 1638(2 votes) - Relationships Attraction: Create A Relationship By Creating Space For One - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIt's always recommended to allow actual space for an unhindered relationship to manifest into your experience. That is, clean out a closet, and some drawers. Allow your space for living to be conducive for two people to live comfortable. And while that's important, it's of even greater ...
Views: 2314(3 votes) - Relationships – the Key to Improved Passion and Performance - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAre your relationships draining the passion out of your personal life and sabotaging your performance in the workplace? If your relationships are out of balance, whether at home, in the workplace or both, passion and mutual fulfillment suffer at home and your productivity and performance suffer ...
Views: 2470(1 vote) - Relationships: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Cause Someone To Be Controlling? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone starts to spend time with another person, they might not even think about trying to control what they can or can’t do. In fact, this could be the last thing that is on their mind. What could primarily interest them is getting to know the other person and enjoying the time that ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Relationships: Do You Always Blame Other People For Your Relationship Problems? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere can be times when ones relationships are free from problems and then there can be moments when this is not the case. One could also be in a position where this is the only thing they know and they have never experienced relationships that have flowed. Conflict Conflict is then ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Remain in Love While Experiencing Different Moods - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumJohn had a disappointing day at the office -- he lost a key account. His partner Jane had a fantastic day at the office -- her boss loved her presentation. After their commutes home, John and Jane sit down to dinner. John is still feeling down about this day, whereas Jane is happy and ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Resolution 4: Strengthen My Relationship With My Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday I am moving into a new category of resolution: Strengthening Relationships. With an endless list of ways to strengthen the relationships that I have with my spouse, children and friends, I decided that I need to focus on only a few at a time to have a greater probability of ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - Romantic (and Sexy) Dinner for Two - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayThe Menu Dinner: Artichokes with Basil-Lime Dipping Sauce Lobster Tails with Butter Dessert: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Drinks: A rich, buttery Chardonnay such as Bryon Chardonnay, or Franciscan 2002 Chardonnay. Champagne works too Whoever you break out ...
Views: 2620(1 vote) - Rumi’s Love Poems - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Hello, this question is regarding your book the love poems of Rumi. I cannot express how important this question is to me. The most important thing in the world to me is finding my twin flame....it is why I breathe, it is what I painfully long for. When I used to read Rumi's ...
Views: 3674(1 vote) - Save My Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferCouples having marriage problems want simple save my marriage advice that they can implement quickly. They want a neatly packaged marriage miracle. The problem with that is most marriages in trouble need more than a quick fix. A band aid fix will not work in most cases. Most marriages ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Saving Your Marriage from an Affair - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jay LindsayKathy found me on line and called me from her home in Atlanta. The night before, her husband Jim, a corporate executive, had confessed that he had recently ended an eight-month affair with his administrative assistant. Kathy was devastated, but she wanted to save her marriage. Now she was ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Self Confidence in Dating Women - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jim MooreWhen it comes to dating or even seducing a woman, self confidence is very vital. Women often relate self confidence with the ability to being successful. While a lot of men believe women look for successful men because they’re more likely to make more money, this simply isn't true. While it ...
Views: 1268(5 votes) - Setting Boundaries and Saying No - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Tina TessinaKnowing how to set appropriate boundaries can make the difference in whether or not your relationship succeeds. The topic frequently comes up in my counseling office, and most people think boundaries are set by telling other people what the limits are. But boundaries are really something you ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Sharing Space and Energy: Cohabitating with Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur homes are our havens. These places where we come to rest, recharge, and dream in safety and comfort allow us to better face the challenges of the world outside our doors. When sharing a living space with others, an awareness of the thoughts and feelings of everyone involved is essential in ...
Views: 578(3 votes) - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You - Determine If Your Ex Still Cares - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John OnyekaIf you are depressed and lonely after a split up, you are most likely on the lookout for even a subtle signs your ex still loves you. It seems unbelievable that they could break up with so easily. While it is hard to know if your ex still has strong feelings for you because all relationship ...
Views: 3618(1 vote) - Sneaky Mind Trick That Will Get Your Ex Running Back Into Your Arms in Record Time! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Jeff ThomasThere are not many experiences you can go through that are more difficult than breaking up with someone who you share a deep connection with and are very close to. This is especially true if your partner broke up with you. The joy and happiness you felt at the beginning of the relationship are ...
Views: 2533(4 votes) - Sneaky Tactic That Uses the Power Of Reverse Psychology To Get Your Ex Back Fast - Use It Before Your Ex Moves On To Someone Else! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Jeff ThomasGoing through a break up is one of the toughest life experiences one can go through. Emotional scars it brings with it are deep and long-lasting, especially if you and your ex shared a strong bond with each other. It's understandable if you are currently going through emotions usually associated ...
Views: 1261(3 votes) - Solve Relationship Problems The Inner Way - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bob LancerEven great relationships have problems. Sooner or later, even if you find your soulmate and marry him or her, marital issues are BOUND to arise. As hard as we work to resolve our relationship issues, though, we usually feel stuck in them. Even if you attend the very best marriage ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Solving Marriage Problems With Effective Communication - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sharon Wells-AckermansMarriage problems are as old as marriage itself. How we deal with problems has changed over the centuries, though. Once we were stuck in a marriage no matter what and people stayed for a lifetime, through abuse and unhappiness. Now, it seems, the pendulum has swung the other way and we are often ...
Views: 1088(3 votes) - Some Effective Ideas About How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back By Using Text Messaging Ideas To Win Him Back - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Franklin FashayaDo you feel lonely after your breakup? You wish if you can be back with your ex boyfriend. Then If you are determined enough, you can get your ex boyfriend back by using text messaging ideas to win him back. There are some rules that can be followed to make your text message effective on your ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Some Thoughts on Relationships – Part II - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Michelle MorandI discovered that I had a piece of work to do on expressing genuine love and affection when I’m angry or hurt – I would go into my ego and get into some all or nothing thinking where I couldn’t give my partner a real warm hug for example when I was feeling hurt or angry. It would take me a ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - Soulmate or Big Mistake? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daeryl HolzerExcerpt from Opening A Window To The Soul: A Guide to Living Beyond the Human Drama, a compilation of Spirit guided responses to commonly asked questions. Why do we fall in love? Through the bonds of romantic love and sexuality, you peel away the illusion that you are a solitary soul and ...
Views: 1995(1 vote) - Speaking an Emotional Language - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Allan HardmanA new client called to tell me that she and her husband had a big fight because he wouldn’t listen to her share her feelings. He said he was tired of being made wrong; and all she wanted to do was tell him how she felt. She asked me, in a very discouraged tone; “How can I get him to just listen ...
Views: 1556(4 votes) - Spread the Love! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukI've been speaking with one of my dear friends here in The States who told me a brilliant story. She has given me permission to share it with you. It's not only fun, but it could change your whole attitude to dealing with anger and frustration. My friend and her husband made a pact at the ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - Stages of a relationship and marriage - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Dia ThabetStages of a relationship and marriage What are the stages that couples go through in their marriage and relationship? How can you deal with the arguments that occur in a marriage and a relationship? In every relationship and every marriage, couples go through stages of a relationship and ...
Views: 1388(4 votes) - Staying in an Unsatisfying Relationship Rather than Leaving: The Reasons & the Options - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction If you feel stuck in an unsatisfying relationship but do not dare to leave, “excusing” your stay with various justifications and rationalizations, try to understand what stands in your way from making a change in your situation. You will then be able to make a clear decision ...
Views: 4066(1 vote) - Steps For Absolute Honesty – Honestly - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerDefinition of Honest: truthful; trustworthy; genuine; open Soooo, are you an honest person? Your response is likely, “Yes.” However, if we look deeper in our lives, we may find our response is not totally true. And if we are really honest with ourselves, we may find that our lack of ...
Views: 2410(1 vote) - Stop Being Friends With Ex Boyfriend - How Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeStop Being Friends With Ex Boyfriend If you wish to find out how to win your ex boyfriend back in that case you ought to stop being friends with him, and begin thinking about how to get your ex boyfriend back. Given that he looks at you as only a friend that is all you are going to be to ...
Views: 4469(1 vote) - Stop Being Right and Start Being Happy - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyStop for a moment and think back about the last time you argued with somebody. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an argument you had with your spouse - It can be with anyone. About anything. Ok, now ask yourself the following question: Why were you and that other person arguing? The ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Stop Giving Away Your Power In Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Virginia ClarkOne reason your relationships tend to fail is that you start out well enough, but then slowly, without realizing it, you start to give away your power. This process is insidious and before you know it, instead of having a healthy give and take, the relationship has lost its balance. When you ...
Views: 4236(1 vote) - Stress Relief In Uncertain Economic Times: 7 Steps to a Balanced, Healthy Life and Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownIn today’s economic climate, many of us must balance many things in our lives to survive, be happy, healthy and successful. You may be juggling a job or career, or maybe you own or have several jobs or businesses like I do, a relationship, and some of you may even have children and then there’s ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - Suffering Through A Breakup/Divorce? Tips On How To Heal - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Rachel MohebanThe lyrics as sung by Frank Sinatra: “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again..” offer a positive way of getting through life’s challenges. Sometimes, however, it takes a lot more healing and work to get through tough times. It is said that 3 of the most difficult ...
Views: 1981(6 votes) - Summer's Romantic Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Rachel MohebanWelcome to summer! Okay, so it’s hot. We all know that. Make yourself some lemonade and USE the heat to your romantic advantage. Get creative – what did you enjoy, way-back-when, when you had more unstructured time available to you? So you need a jump start on this one? Well, here are ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Survive His Affair: Steps To Take When The SOB Cheats On You - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferBoom! It hits you hard and rips out your heart. The love of your life has been cheating on you with another woman. That dirty SOB of a husband has done a lot of things over the years to make you angry, but nothing he has done in the past even remotely compares to this. His affair has violated ...
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