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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- What to Say to Get Your Girl Back - The Right Words to Melt Her Heart - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeFiguring out what to say to get your girl back may seem like a huge mystery. It's really not all that difficult when you consider what you know about your girlfriend. You have all the tools you need to say the right things to get her back. You just need to find the words. Since most men ...
Views: 10817(1 vote) - What’s Love Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLove has everything to do with every cell of life. The ripple effect of being hit by a car is interesting. This was not just about me. This event defines those around me in our life’s journey. The cards and letters from friends have been overflowing with love. People have offered to take ...
Views: 547(3 votes) - When Two Guys Hold Hands.. - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDriving through the streets of Cochi, India in the winter of 2006, I saw two guys, mid 20's, rather masculine in their appearance, on a leisurely stroll. They were conversing, laughing, have a grand old time. But something was different. These two guys were holding hands. The guide proceeded ...
Views: 776(3 votes) - When You Fail Having a Satisfying Relationship – Denying or Acknowledging it Determines Your Future Success - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Doron GilThere are those who, in order to feel happy in their relationship, deny and reject all “negative feelings” which have to do with what they don’t like about their bond. But the only way to “be there” in the relationship, to experience it, enjoy it and grow with it (and with your partner) is to ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Where Are All The Good Men? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Virginia ClarkWhere are all the good men?! I asked myself this question over and over again when I was dating and trying desperately to find a man to marry. For years I was a magnet for men who weren’t good for me, men who were not the marrying kind. I couldn’t stop myself from dating them and getting ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Why Do Men Cheat On Their Partners? - Why Do Women Cheat On Their Partners? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from JOANN HICKSAre you a woman who suspects that your man is cheating on you? One of the most common questions asked by women who have been cheated on is “why do men cheat?” When it comes to determining why men cheat on their wives or their girlfriends, it is difficult to come up with an exact reason. Why? ...
Views: 3382(1 vote) - Why Don’t You Ever Praise Me? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Patrick WanisWhy don’t you ever praise me? The dictionary defines praise as the act of expressing approval, admiration or commendation. Every one of us desires praise at some level, and in one form or another. Praise is a member of the family of emotional needs: validation, recognition, approval, ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Why/How Am I in This Situation? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownThere are many changes happening in our world lately. This can seem challenging and bring about fear and negative thoughts and actions for many people. Reacting to changing situations around us is common and normal for most of us during these times, however it is not always productive in the ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Wife, Mother, Goddess: A Message to Men for Mother’s Day - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsShe’s the mother of your children, whether they’re still in diapers or already driving themselves to work. She might even be a grandmother. She’s your wife and your partner in the day-to-day management of your life, your family, your home, and maybe your business. Mother’s Day is an opportunity ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Will My Husband Ever Love Me Again? – Get The Romance Back - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Vanessa MooreMany who are in a breakup situation often ask; will my husband ever love me again? That’s because they want or desire to have their ex husband back in their lives. You want to revive the romance with your husband or you want your ex husband to forgive you and reconcile to get him back. If you ...
Views: 6346(1 vote) - Will Your Relationship Last? 7 Must Read Questions. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Tina TessinaNumber 7 Might Shock You The way to know if your romance will last is to observe your partner's past and present behavior, especially in group settings, and to learn the proven skills to make marriage work. Because I see so much of the damage caused by people blindly connecting, rushing ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Win Back My Ex – How To Get My Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Cindy DouglasRelationships break up for any number of reasons. There are times when a relationship just isn't meant to be and other times, the break up is caused by something trivial that is said in the heat of the moment. Women tend to have a very good reason to end a relationship, but there are some guys ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Writer offers healing, hope through radio show - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDWriter offers healing, hope through radio show By LISA CRAWFORD WATSON Herald Correspondent Posted: 10/22/2010 Sandy Brewer had to get out. But it was going to take some growing up before she could manage it, which meant she had to survive it. More than once, she almost didn't, ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - You Are Only 3 Steps Away From Getting Your Ex Back – Here Is Exactly What You Need To Do! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Jeff ThomasDenial, frustration, sadness and anger are just some of the emotions that become associated with the ending of any romantic relationship. These feelings become even stronger if you were involved with someone who you were close to and had a strong bond with. Since you are reading this article, ...
Views: 785(4 votes) - You're Obsessed with Your Ex Boyfriend - How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John OnyekaWhen you wake up in the morning he is the first thing that enters your mind and he is the only one who you think about all day long. It is hard since even if the two of you had a failed relationship, you are still in love with him. You may have even attempted to move on without him however it ...
Views: 3719(1 vote) - Zen + Sex = Starting Over? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Tina TessinaReady To Get Back Out There? 3 Must Knows Men and women have to redefine themselves after a relationship ends, and reinvent their lives. If they do it well, it can lead to the most satisfying and successful years they've had. Dating successfully after divorce or a breakup require several ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - [Video] How Do I Get Myself to Think Nice Guys Are Hot? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerTo Watch Video Click Here Last weekend was my live event in Los Angeles: Mastering the Art of Magnetizing Men. During this two-day event I gave women tons of advice and step-by-step tips to help them attract quality men so they could finally meet their loving lifetime partner. If ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - [Video] What To Do When It Doesn’t Work Out - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerTo Watch Video Click Here I had a disappointment today. I blew an opportunity to do well at something that was super important to me. I was struggling to find a way to fix it…to make it right. So I thought: What would I tell another sister to do in this situation? I came up with the ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - “Milestone” Birthday Gifts for Men - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYesterday, a friend asked me to help come up with unique gift ideas for her husband's upcoming "milestone" birthday. Now, I have to say that finding the right birthday gift for the important men in my life has always been a challenge for me. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to get ...
Views: 2994(1 vote) - Bad Reasons People Get Married - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Robert CrutchfieldThere is a traditional Episcopal Church wedding ceremony that I use a lot when marrying couples. I use it so often because I like what it says about the decision to marry. It frames it this way “... in holy matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God, signifying unto us the ...
Views: 1889(10 votes) - Don't Let A Big Fight with Your Boyfriend Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Andrew HunterDid you and your boyfriend get into another fight? Was it over something trivial? Or was it heavy, like catching him with another woman? Fight with Boyfriend Tip #1 Check out the reason for the fight. Simple things require only simple remedies. If he's constantly late, find out why. If ...
Views: 9215(7 votes) - 5 Most Important Things to Remember about Dating Girls - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Jancar TsangEveryone does it. Not everyone loves it. Whether you enjoy dating or find it stressful and horrible, you know that if you are ever going to find the one person who can stop your dating life forever, you have to do it. Gentlemen, you simply have to date girls if you are ever going to find the ...
Views: 3921(6 votes) - Coping With A Break Up Isn’t Easy, But Here Are Some Secrets That Will Help - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Andrew HunterDealing with a bad breakup can be one of the worst things you’ll experience in your life. However, there are things you can do to deal with a break up. Time is a great healer, but if you need that extra push in the right direction then follow these tips: Coping With Break Up Tip #1 To start ...
Views: 2926(6 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach Explains The 3 Biggest Factors That Delay Your Law of Attraction Manifestation - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Nanette GeigerThe Law of Attraction is like any other law of physics: it's still there even if you don't believe it's true or don't understand it. Although that's true, many people simply can't believe something unless they understand something on an intellectual level. You're much more likely to use Law of ...
Views: 2714(6 votes) - Relationship Bad Habits: How To Break Them - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Rachel MohebanEach relationship is unique with each partner bringing their own idiosyncrasies into their relationship. And as a unit, couples can develop their own particular relationship bad habits. As the saying goes, bad habits are hard to break. In a relationship it is crucial to put in the work to ...
Views: 1700(6 votes) - ***5 Tips to Help You Stick to Dating, Even When It Sucks - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerYesterday I wanted to quit. This is too hard. There are days things seem to be clicking and I’m finally getting it…marching boldly toward my goal. Then there are days like yesterday when I feel clueless…like a failure with no hope of success. And I can’t help but take it personally. I know I ...
Views: 2150(5 votes) - 5 Steps To Get Over A Relationship Breakup - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Andrew HunterHas your girlfriend given you the brush-off? You're probably down in the dumps and just want to forget the whole thing. Take a look at the following. You'll find ways to give yourself a boost. Sure, it's going to be tough for awhile, but adhering to these ideas will help you get back in the ...
Views: 2738(5 votes) - Communication Tips to Help You Talk Commitment Even When You're Not Ready for Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsLindsay and Brian have been dating for about a month now. They've been spending every weekend together. Both of them are beginning to wonder if this is turning into something more. This is an exciting time for Lindsay and Brian. They are having fun together and their growing intimacy is ...
Views: 3437(5 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I keep telling him not to push me. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I find your articles very interesting. I have a minor problem with my husband. he keeps telling me that I don't listen and that I am stubborn. I admit my mind goes blank sometimes because he expects a lot from me and treats me like a teenager. I keep ...
Views: 1579(5 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Desperate: What Else Can I Do? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I suffer with sleeping alone in "our" bedroom while my wife of 14 years, sleeps in our two pre-teen sons' bedroom. I've tried to talk and reason with her about this important problem, only to fall on deaf ears. I'm desperate. What else can i do? ...
Views: 1672(5 votes) - Does Your Man Pass the 90-Day Test?! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou’re in Heaven, on Cloud Nine, blissed out, and every other love-smitten cliché in the book. HE actually was the one to celebrate your first month anniversary, you practically swooned with delight. Your friends are so bored with your bombardment of “He remembered how I take my double-chai ...
Views: 1399(5 votes) - How To Apologize To Your Boyfriend - 6 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Andrew HunterExactly how do you go about apologizing to your boyfriend once you realize it's necessary? Apologies imply fault, and for many people, the two hardest things to do are to admit they were wrong and say they're sorry. These steps are designed to help your boyfriend overcome whatever issues he's ...
Views: 8885(5 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach: Your Thoughts Are Electrical - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIt's true, your thoughts are electrical and transmit like a radio tower. The Law of Attraction is the Universal managing system that matches and mirrors back to us what we think about and how we feel about what we're thinking. It's not just the thoughts we have, it's also the emotions and ...
Views: 1652(5 votes) - Making long distance relationships work - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from John SamuelsMany couples who find themselves in the midst of a long distance relationship find it quite challenging to work with. The main difficulty of course is the absence of physical closeness and intimacy, but there are several others aspects like communication gaps, mistrust and misunderstandings that ...
Views: 1348(5 votes) - Stop the Comparing Game to Stop Jealousy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDo you play the “Comparing Game?” If you get jealous easily, chances are high that you play this game-- that isn't fun and won't bring laughs into your life. In fact, both the “Comparing Game” and jealousy will undoubtedly cause you pain and wreak havoc on your love relationship or ...
Views: 3566(5 votes) - ***Online Dating: How to Get Started and Make it Work - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAs if dating and mating wasn’t hard enough, technology has added a variety of new challenges to the art of hooking up. Not only do you have to master the computer crud, you have to figure out how to actually connect with another human being amidst the volume and the anonymity. Being a ...
Views: 2544(4 votes) - ***What Are Your Dating and Relationship Rules - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerHave you ever asked yourself this question: What are my rules for dating and relationships? What are my boundaries, what must I do, and what must I have? And what will I simply not tolerate in myself or in others? Too often I talk to women who stayed in unfulfilling relationships or have a ...
Views: 1533(4 votes) - 4 Easy Ways To Get Over A Break Up - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Jenna JamesBeing lost in the bliss of True Love is like walking on air. However, the truth of the matter is you may be walking on a very thin rope in getting over break up, and when that material snaps you find yourself hurt and helpless. When the so called love of your life decides to diminish the ...
Views: 1114(4 votes) - 4 Relationship Strengthening Tips for You to Use Today - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Tony MannAnyone who says relationships are easy probably hasn’t been in one for a while. Relationships take constant work in order to keep them healthy and strong. Without this constant care, your relationship can easily fall apart before your eyes. The following are some tips you can use to help ...
Views: 1281(4 votes) - Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument - learn to fight fair - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Noreen RuthComedian Phyllis Diller once said, “Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.” Or another bit of her advice, “My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual.” ...
Views: 2449(4 votes) - Gender Research: Exploring the Differences Between Men and Women - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Les and Leslie ParrottHave you ever wondered why a man can seemingly read a map blindfolded but can't find his own socks? The reason may be found in his genetic make-up. Gender research is discovering that men and women actually perceive reality differently. In one university experiment that tested the differences ...
Views: 1554(4 votes) - How to communicate with your partner? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to communicate with your partner Do you know how to improve your relationship with your partner? What are the necessary steps that need to be taken to acquire effective communication skills with your partner? You probably know that communication in relationships is needed for any ...
Views: 1371(4 votes) - How To Use a Sneaky Powerful Reverse-Psychological Trick To Get Your Ex Back and Give Your Relationship a New Lifeline! - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Jeff ThomasEnding a relationship with someone is tough to say the least and is without a doubt among the hardest ordeals you can go through. If you are currently in a midst of a break up, you are probably dealing with every emotion related to ending a relationship: sadness, frustration, discouragement and ...
Views: 7764(4 votes) - Leadership in Relationships…What is This About? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoThe last two weeks, I received at my place at North Easton,MA (USA) about 150 people for the celebration of my wedding to the most amazing person God blessed me to be with: My wife, Dr. Vanessa Estelle Fossouo. There were people everywhere, some people I haven’t heard of for more than 10 years, ...
Views: 1359(4 votes) - Long Distance Relationship Advice: Creative and Fun Tips to Stay Connected Across the Miles - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsJamie and Carlo fell in love while Jamie held a temporary job in the city where Carlo lives. When the time came for Jamie to return to her home-- which is in a neighboring country-- both of them worried about how to keep their relationship alive and well. They considered breaking off their ...
Views: 2775(4 votes) - Make Girls Wanting You During the Initial Date - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from David RoyWhen meeting girls on the Internet, the goal is to interact with a girl, to meet her real time, and to eventually begin a relationship. Through that process, the first date is very important. At the moment you meet women for a date after exchanging online for some time, you will be judged and ...
Views: 1126(4 votes) - Proven 3-Step Approach For Getting Your Ex Back That Works Every Time - This is Freakishly Effective! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Jeff ThomasBreaking up with someone who you were close to and had a strong bond with brings out strong feelings of denial, sadness, frustration and anger. If you are reading this article, you have probably broken up with you partner and are in a similar situation right now. If you are wallowing in self ...
Views: 1349(4 votes) - Put The Petty Bickering Behind You And Be Happy With Your Girlfriend! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Andrew HunterIt almost seems as if there's a stage of petty bickering and arguing that all relationships must go through. You'll find yourself having disagreements, sometimes over pointless or stupid things, even when the relationship seems to be going great! You'll find that sometimes tempers flare for no ...
Views: 5998(4 votes) - Self Esteem and Marriage - Would You Marry You? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Shela DeanWould you marry you? If you were/are single, are you the kind of person you'd be looking for and want to hook up with? Sure, we all want a partner who is our version of the Perfect 10. But truth be told, we cross our fingers that said Perfect 10 will settle for a Strong 7 and overlook a few ...
Views: 1952(4 votes) - Single and Happy This Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyI sat down to write today and have changed the title so many times ! There is just so much to discuss in the fascinating world of love and relationships, but I couldn't let Christmas go by without writing something apt. My word bag is slowly starting to open so who knows where this will end ...
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