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- 3 Reasons Why Overthinking Kills Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Usama MalikWhile there are certain aspects of a relationship that you should be taking time to think about, if you are overthinking every aspect of your relationship, there’s a good chance that you’re going to kill it sooner or later. People who overthink everything tend to be a lot more anxious in ...
Views: 2588 - Dr. Romance on Handling The Green-eyed Monster - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance says: I can’t escape it, it’s in the news every day, and it fills my counseling office. Recently, the news told of a four-year-old who was shot to death by his own father, because the father was jealous of his divorced wife’s new relationship. "O, beware... of jealousy; ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - How to Get Your Husband to Be More Romantic: My Husband Is Not Romantic What Should I Do - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2017 from James UadialeLearning how to get your husband to be more romantic can change the entire landscape or your marriage. It's difficult when the dynamic between you and your man changes and he's not as attentive or loving as he once was. You long for the days when he'd surprise you with a bouquet of fresh flowers ...
Views: 2235 - Secrets Of How to Keep Him in Love with You: How to Keep a Man Happy In a Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from James UadialeHow to Keep a Man Happy In a Relationship The question of how to keep him in love with you is one that many women have wondered about in relation to their boyfriend. Unfortunately men aren't always as emotionally invested in the relationship as we are. You may find that you are often silently ...
Views: 1210 - Secrets of How to Build A Strong Relationship with Your Boyfriend: How to Make A Relationship Last Forever - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from James UadialeSecrets of How to Build A Strong Relationship with Your Boyfriend: How to Make A Relationship Last Forever Do you need some help learning how to build a strong relationship? Would you like to leave past mistakes behind, and do things differently this time? What are some secrets you can use to ...
Views: 2083 - Sincerity to buy love? I don’t think so - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Alex WiseI always felt that using sincerity to buy love isn’t sincerity. I came across incidents where people demanded, saying, I have done this and that for you, yet you have the cheek to treat me otherwise! They use what they have given freely out of love to demand similar treatments of love. Many ...
Views: 1204 - Modeling Optimism in Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from SUSAN FOXDon’t you just love optimism? It’s the feeling that rejuvenates you after first feeling stuck in life. We are naturally designed to be optimistic. However, being around pessimistic people can cause you to unlearn your natural desire to be optimistic. When you choose to be optimistic ...
Views: 1313 - Brain Chemistry: Implications for Employers and All Relaationships - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Joe AlonzoBrain Chemistry, Implications for Employee Retention Brain chemistry based in pioneering research has opened the door to understanding human behavior at a new level. Unequivocal findings have shown stress hormones, testosterone in men and oxytocin in women, affect how humans feel, think, and ...
Views: 1619 - Brain Chemistry: Implications for Employers and All Relaationships - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Joe AlonzoBrain Chemistry, Implications for Employee Retention Brain chemistry based in pioneering research has opened the door to understanding human behavior at a new level. Unequivocal findings have shown stress hormones, testosterone in men and oxytocin in women, affect how humans feel, think, and ...
Views: 1651 - How to stop self-sabotaging your relationships and reclaim the control over yourself - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatHave you ever said something, done something and/or acted in a way that perplexed you? You know you wanted something but then acted in a way that went contrary to what you desired? For example: You were excited about a new relationship opportunity, but found yourself becoming increasingly ...
Views: 1153 - 5 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyHaving a family is a big responsibility. Whether you're home or away from home, you want your family to be safe. These five techniques and methods will help you keep your family safe. 1. Security When Traveling When you're traveling or on vacation, you need to make sure your home is secure. ...
Views: 1603 - I DARE YOU TO ASK THIS - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Janet PfeifferRelationships are critically important in our lives. On a professional level, being a good team player and getting along well with others enables us to maintain our jobs and receive such perks as bonuses or promotions. Also, connecting with the right people can advance our careers providing we ...
Views: 1740 - How to STOP the Same Arguments Resurfacing and Become Closer - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2017 from Nicola BeerAre you exhausted of the same topics, issues or arguments resurfacing time and time again in your relationship? Are you sick and tired of the emotional relationship rollercoaster you find yourself on? If you have tried speaking to your spouse (or even tried marriage counselling) and nothing ...
Views: 1664 - Broken Trust – 7 Keys to Rebuilding Trust In Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Nicola BeerTrust is an essential key in any relationship. I’ve helped couples rebuild trust after an affair, financial dishonesty, physical and emotional abuse as well as constant lying over small things. I’ve also worked with individuals to trust again after previous childhood trauma or relationship pain ...
Views: 2066 - Personal Myth - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Payam GhassemlouPersonal Myth By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. For over twenty years, I have been listening to life stories of many incredible people. It is part of my job. Many people might think I am listening to their problems, but I hear stories. People who come to me are brave storytellers. It is a ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - To Stay or Leave a Struggling Marriage? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Nicola BeerToday we live in an age that promotes self-awareness BUT when it comes to relationships, it fails to show us how to use our self-awareness to arrive at good decisions. Most of the advice we get makes our problems even worse. There are literally millions of men and women ambivalent about ...
Views: 1752 - The Truth About Lie - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiA lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed. If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future. We all know how difficult it ...
Views: 1585 - Cheap Travel - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comYears ago, the words 'cheap' and 'travel agents' would rarely be used in the same sentence. People paid big bucks for their holidays, but since the growth of the Internet, the whole industry was turned upside down. Travel agents pricing has lowered dramatically to compete in the worldwide ...
Views: 4518(1 vote) - Are You Here Only To Be Truly Helpful? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMany people say with pride—“I’m a giver.” However, no one announces, “I'm a receiver”—albeit there are more receivers than givers. The age old question— “Is It better to give than to receive,” is a miss nomer. The truth of the matter is, while you are giving you are receiving and while you ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Being of Service - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonI haven’t posted any new material for well over a year. Apologies. My goal is to create at least two blog posts per month and strive towards two new podcasts per month. I’ve suffered from horrible writer’s block, and until today I couldn’t move past my current ‘block’ If you’ve followed me on ...
Views: 1773 - Dear Dr. Romance: Was there anything else I could have done? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance Recently, I have gone back to online dating but have some very strong concerns. I just severed a 5-year relationship with a man who seems to have an internet addiction. He worked from home and was constantly on the porn and personals (by looking ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Align With Your Truth - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Chandra LynnI recently created a meme saying, “Allow People to Align With Your Truth,” and thought I’d explain what I mean by this. It all starts with aligning to yourself first, meaning acknowledging what you want and need to be happy and fulfilled. Knowing your truth will help you communicate it to those ...
Views: 5084(2 votes) - Is He Really Thinking, “Nothing??” - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Here we are. Deal with it. Love it up, even! The way to deal with and appreciate it, especially for more spiritually-based women, is to realize that while we’re all from the same planet, our spiritual growth processes occur differently. ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Be the Master of Your Universe—Without Bloodshed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonSummer blockbusters are full of Masters of the Universe—Superheroes/heroines, Emperors and Kings—in righteous battle. And, when someone storms your castle – be that of your thoughts, your actions, your behavior—don’t you defend it with all your might? “You’re wrong!” “You messed up, not me!” “I ...
Views: 1534 - How Do You Know Your Relationship Is Over - Steps to Win Back Your Love - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Patrick UadialeIt can be difficult to know when a relationship needs to end, particularly if you've been with your partner for a long time. While there are things you can do to improve a relationship that has simply become stagnant, sometimes it's best for everyone to simply cut your losses and end things. ...
Views: 1600 - Should I Have a Heart to Heart Talk with My Ex Boyfriend? Why This May Not Help - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeYou’re a woman. You feel things deeply, don’t you? You love ferociously and when you’re hurt you can feel it in every corner of your heart. Since you and your boyfriend parted ways, your life has been in turmoil. You miss him and the break up has forced you to really realize just how much he ...
Views: 3264 - Dear Dr. Romance: He says that I am cheating on him, but I don't feel that way. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My boyfriend and I have been having problems in our relationship lately because of of the time I spend in chat rooms. I estimate that in a 48 hour period I spend 8 hours chatting with my friends. He estimates that I spend 15 hours there. One ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Did you recommend not asking? - by Submitted on May 28, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read Age Differences in Dating I did date for about 3 years a woman about 4 years older than me. I love her still and we separated because one thing I felt was that she never wanted to open up about herself. The following comment caught my attention: ( I underlined and ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Can I ask her to give up her job? - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife has developed a connection with someone at work. Can I ask her to give up her job? If the guy she works with is the source of her attention, would it not be better to ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say, Maybe You Should Say It Anyway - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Linda and Charlie Bloom“A failure to confront is a failure to love.” Scott Peck No one likes to be confronted, even in a nice way, for failing to keep an agreement. And many of us have come up with some very effective ways to discourage others from giving us feedback that we’d rather not hear. The problem with ...
Views: 1255 - 3 R's That Mend Broken Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Janet PfeifferRelationships can be challenging, each with its own unique set of issues. Whether on the job with co workers who can at times be condescending, to social encounters with individuals who are overly critical, to our most personal relationships with family members who deeply offend us with hurtful ...
Views: 1974 - Helping Your Spouse Heal From Your Affair - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerMost unfaithful partners underestimate the damage and fallout after infidelity. Many claim that they didn’t think of the consequences and often, when faced with losing what they have, panic. This panic can lead them to make further mistakes in their attempts to help their injured partner. If ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I caught tremendous flak from co-workers - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Excellent advice and a most excellent article I just read about older women dating younger men and age differences. I'm a 50 year old single male and have been single for 15 years with no children and have dated younger women on several occasions but did ...
Views: 1661(2 votes) - 3 Essential Guidelines for Better Communication With Your Partner - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Michael BroderBefore that loving Valentine's Day momentum fades away, think of this season as a great time to focus on effective communication with your partner. So regardless of what else is going on between the two of you, by keeping these essentials of good communication in mind, you can only make things ...
Views: 1669 - What is Trust Made of? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Julia KingWhat is Trust Made of? What is Trust? How does someone earn your trust? What happens once it’s broken? Do you trust yourself? There are many definitions for the word trust but to me it means that, “I can have faith that you will do what you say you will do, when you say you are doing it. ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - How sexy are your eyes? To an Oculophilia, they are like diamonds. - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Madeline FosterIf you are turned on by eyes, you may have a form of partialism, or in other words, a fetish for one particular part of the body. Many people have heard about people with a foot fetish, but not that much is known about other weird attractions to bits and pieces of the body, not including ...
Views: 2773(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I still can't seem to get over it -- Is that normal? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost two years now. There is a seventeen year difference in age. I left for two and a half months to help my older sister during her second pregnancy because her husband was in Iraq. When I came back I found out ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Why Should We Create Existential Relationships? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Cameron FraserIn existential terms, for us to transcend dysfunction, we must accept the anxiety generated by the awareness of the nature of existence as inherent to our lives and learn to live with it as authentically as possible. The authentic self, which is both grounded in and aware of its transient ...
Views: 1211 - Dear. Dr. Romance: Every time we talk, I'm in tears and he's mad. - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for nearly 20 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Maria - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Patricia HuffI read somewhere that if there is a way of living that you would like to accomplish, a goal that you have set for yourself and haven't gotten there yet, the best way to magnetize it would be to pretend you are already there. So in essence you would create a circumstance that has you doing (even ...
Views: 1450 - QUIZ: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE CHECK - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Latorria FreemanQUIZ: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE CHECK Each adult person has different types of emotional baggage. If you have been lied to and/or cheated on, you may have a fear of deception. You may show signs of being overly suspicious of others and guarded. You expect the worst in most situations ...
Views: 4193(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Should she tell the man she's in love with him? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a friend who's asking for an advice and accidentally, I saw in the internet your advice to some heart problems. So I told myself to try ask help from you also. This lady friend of mine is well, kind of in love with a man who's also in love with her. However, a ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - Advantages of Purchasing a CMS 1500 Form Template - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2015 from Jared BrockOne of the most daunting tasks in being a healthcare provider is charting. With the sheer volume of patients one has to treat in a year, it's easy to lose track of data. This is why it is so important for any healthcare provider to have a standardized and easy-to-use system of data collection. ...
Views: 1165 - Six Steps to Rebuilding a Broken Trust - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever disappointed someone or broken a promise? Was the incident serious enough to ultimately compromise the trust between you? We all have been untrustworthy at some point. That doesn't mean that we're bad or selfish. Sometimes, even under the best of circumstances, we let people down. ...
Views: 2080 - How To Avoid Loving a Jerk - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Tina TessinaAs I was swimming last week, a young couple came into the pool. Instead of doing laps or walking, like most of the gym members, they were just enjoying themselves. He started splashing her, and she said “Joey, stop it!” but she said it in a placating, whiney voice. He just kept ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - How to Cope with Toxic Friendships - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Tina TessinaResearch shows that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are well-connected to friends and family, but all friendships are not beneficial. A healthy friendship has mutual caring, mutual respect, mutual responsibility and good communication. Breaking up with an important friend ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Co-dependency Do You Need to Be Needed? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from nancy traversMaybe you grew up in a dysfunctional home in a codependent relationship. In the bestselling book, The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls tells of her hardscrabble childhood. Her father was an alcoholic, her mother abdicated her role as caregiver, and the children had to fend for themselves. Walls’ ...
Views: 6759 - Feeling Guilty about ending your Marriage? Secret Tips to Let Go of Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Nicola BeerGuilt is a painful, uncomfortable and often lingering emotion that many individuals I work with suffer from. You will learn about John and Dana’s experience today, and at the end are my 3 secret tips to letting go of guilt. Take John’s case, after many years of endless agonizing and ...
Views: 8331 - Lost in Translation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from William CottringerLost in Translation By Bill Cottringer Hagar the Horrible was giving worldly advice to his your Viking son. He says, “The secret of happiness is be content with what you got,” …so, he continues, “get enough.” ~Dik Browne. John married Mary, his high school sweetheart, and after 20 ...
Views: 1610 - How To Effectively Practice Trust - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Susanna KearneyTrust is what allows us to believe in ourselves, in others, and in situations. When put into action, it looks like our being confident and knowing that all will be okay no matter what. Liberator of the constraints of our fears and anxiety, from a trusting place, we feel spacious, light, and more ...
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