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- Naughty And Nice Flirting Tips - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBefore you go out of the house, you fix your hair, put on your make-up, spray some sweet smelling perfume… then go back in the mirror again and double check your make up and your hair. You need perfection before going out of the house. Who knows? You might run into someone you like. And you ...
Views: 1270(6 votes) - Making Co- Parenting In Divorce Work - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter taking care of the all the divorce matters, the party involved usually ends up very exhausted and tired. They generally forgot the issue that matters most is parenting. Being a parent is hard enough and much harder now that you are both divorced. This is the moment when you set aside your ...
Views: 709 - A Beginner’s Guide To Be More Creative - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe are all been given the ability to be creative in any which way we could be even if we realize it or not. There are five easy guides in how to get these imaginative ideas flow freely and effortlessly like the wind. 1.) Get creative even in your intentions. Simply tell yourself, “Starting ...
Views: 915 - Make Your Imagination Work At Your Advantage - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every ...
Views: 1472 - How To Get Rid Of Gossip In Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy do people gossip? It's maybe because of boredom, they're being mean, they've got nothing to do, or maybe because they do it out of envy--yes, they're torn between admiration and envy, that's why they simply gossip away since they can't do anything about it anyway. From our neighbors outside, ...
Views: 4058 - All You Need To Know About Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen talking about marriage counseling, people usually have a negative understanding of it. It has an overtone of failure because “you cannot solve your own marital problems”. But the fact is, acknowledging you’re willing to work toward self improvement for the greater good of your relationship ...
Views: 751 - More Than Skin Deep: Touch Of Love- We Can’t Get Enough Of It - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTouch of love we can’t get enough of it. It’s a need. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs- men have five basic needs. One of these need are the physical needs like food, water, clothing and shelter, the safety needs like security and protection, the social needs which is the need of the ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Natural Way To Keep Your Man Interested - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever wondered why some women are as dispensable as a candy wrapper for some men and some women are able to keep their men like a puppy on a leash. Does it frustrate you that you are taken for granted by your man now? You are desperate to keep your man interested. You long for what ...
Views: 1242(6 votes) - Best Friend- A Lifetime’s Worth Of Blessing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI have always been very sentimental and close to my friends. They always matter to me. I once told this best friend of mine when my time is up in this world, I want you to be the one to speak in my eulogy because you’re the one who really knows me to the core- justify me. This is not an ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Wedding Planner: Key To A Perfect Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s official- you are now engaged and planning to have your marriage gala real soon. Both of you are overwhelmed with excitement of your nuptial festivity and can’t wait to look for the perfect wedding planner. Especially the bride, who can’t help but day dream about it- an evening wedding ...
Views: 725 - Parenting Advice: Promote Imaginative Play - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraImaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child learn more about the world and about himself and ...
Views: 1426 - Damaged: How Domestic Violence Shapes A Child - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDomestic violence-also known as domestic or spousal abuse- has become increasingly prevalent in modern culture. Typically associated with violent physical aggression between intimate adults,it can also involve sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological abuse. The devastating effects of the ...
Views: 993 - Creative Visualization Strategies For The Beginner - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe’re all familiar with the effectiveness and the powers of positive thinking. Whenever you think positively, a positive stream of energy is built and your mood and behaviors are influenced by your subconscious mind. Not only you think about what it is that you want, but you also picture it as ...
Views: 919 - Prolific Writers In History - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost of the prolific authors or writers write; they just don't dream or think about it. A good example is Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) of the 19th century who wrote from midnight to dawn almost day by day of his life, hence creating a million words a year. Though he was extraordinary, he was ...
Views: 1543 - So, You Think You're Ready For Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra‘I do’—no other sentence is as emphatic, no words as life-changing. Marriage is perhaps the most important decision a person will ever make in his lifetime. Pledging your life to another person and living the rest of your days together; promising to love and honor each other through sickness, ...
Views: 1018(5 votes) - A New Mother's Guide To Having A Baby And Keeping The Husband - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe birth of a child is nothing sort of cataclysmic—no single event can have such tremendous impact on the lives of those involved in it. It creates different roles, submerging the old—husbands become fathers, wives become mothers, and parents become grandparents. It strengthens existing ...
Views: 780 - Caught Cheating? Here's The Key To Winning Trust Back - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou never thought that this would happen. You cannot even believe that it’s happening now. Everything is so surreal, so unbelievable. You were caught cheating with undisputable evidences. Now, you have no choice but to come clean. Coming clean and ‘fessing it all up is probably the hardest ...
Views: 1485 - Using The Creative Mind Power To Solve Problems - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe great difference between the big winners in life and almost everyone else lies in their skill and capacities in solving problems. And you could be one of these big winners, too! Like them, you came out into this universe prepared and provided with the natural and inherent power in solving ...
Views: 1109 - Provide A Safe Harbor For Creative Ideas - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIdeas are the initial and starting points of creativity. In the absence of a primary spark of an idea, then there can be no creativity. Therefore, ideas are truly indispensable to us as creative individuals. There is a common fallacy or misunderstanding about not having sufficient insights or ...
Views: 803 - Got A Lonely Friend? Here's How To Help - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEveryone of us gets lonesome at times, and we need some help from others to cope with loneliness. If you know you've got a lonely friend, here's how to help them. *You can invite them to dine and watch movies. A lonely friend will sometimes avoid discussing loneliness with others, that's why ...
Views: 1035 - Using Group Brainstorming Techniques To Generate New Ideas - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMore often, the most effective and the best way in discovering a new and great idea is via group discussion. Such group discussions are called brainstorming. So in order to garner the best and practical results from this, you have to make use of some group brainstorming strategies and ...
Views: 2158(2 votes) - Some Effective Creativity Tips To Make Yourself Happy - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThink about those times when you have been at your more most creative. Those times when the hours seemed to have passed in just a blink of an eye, when you have been entirely lost in your own world of creativity, intensely focused and free-flowing. Ahh...yes, happy times, right? In a way, being ...
Views: 789(2 votes) - Steer Clear Of Marital Depression - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWeddings are one of the most special and exciting events that can happen in anyone’s life. It is a very important occasion, for it is the beginning of a new chapter in a couple’s love story. But, there is one thing that goes unnoticed soon after the magical wedding and romantic honeymoon: ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Everybody Wants True Love! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat’s a fairytale without a prince charming, a princess in distress and true love? It’ll probably be just another old story that will somehow fade into obscurity as time goes by. But, the element of true love is what made fairy tales into all-time blockbusters. Yes, everybody wants it so bad, ...
Views: 1030(2 votes) - Secrets To Successful Couple Communication - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome people have a knack for communication; for others, this form of expression can be a little difficult and challenging. Whatever it is, communication is one thing that a lot of people use every single day, on all parts of the globe. People have different ways of relating to one another—we all ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Finding A Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn this day and age, finding someone to be in a relationship can be fairly easy. But, finding someone to be with you in a fulfilling relationship is well, an entirely different story. How can a person go around looking for someone that truly fulfils one’s needs and desires? While this may sound ...
Views: 800(2 votes) - Catching Mr. Duplicity - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you feel that your husband or boyfriend is cheating on you? Well, if your intuition is strongly nagging you that you are being duped, then you need to get to the bottom of it. Don’t allow a cheater to get away with his philandering. You deserve to be treated fairly and with respect! No one ...
Views: 2922(1 vote) - The Ultimate Guide To Giving Flowers - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost men, whether single or married, knows why giving flowers can score whopping points from women. Although some are still quite puzzled on why they even have to be bothered learning about these delicate and frilly creatures, it’s quite a common knowledge that flowers are pretty high up in the ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Create That Greatest Masterpiece In Your Life Now! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever thought about your career or work that you do as an art? Something like a form of personal and creative expression? We could easily beckon an image of an artist, sculptor, painter, musician, inventor or writer in their respective studios, engaged and engrossed in the superb process ...
Views: 639(1 vote) - Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet most parents of gifted kids suspect and notice ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Is Your Partner The Marrying Type Or Not? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen two people are in a relationship, it is often because of the love and special bond that they share. Whether or not there is an outright affirmation of commitment, the question of whether the partner is the marrying type or not will somehow cross the mind of anyone involved with another ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - I Am A Genius-- Deal With It - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you call or refer to someone a genius, what do you really mean? That they manifest qualities and characteristics which seem to be beyond the typical? That they are totally extraordinary and they are ahead of their time? That they seem to be able to master and generate the perfect and ideal ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - The Single's Guide To A Healthy Self-esteem - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMany people would agree that being single is fun, liberating and definitely much better than being in a relationship. However, not all singles have it easy all the time. Single women, especially, are at times faced with difficulties about how other people perceive their current status. Friends ...
Views: 841(5 votes) - The Enneagram Of Personality In Coaching - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat if humans had spent many centuries contemplating on the trends of motivation which sit outside the awareness of individuals and support the choices they make? The Enneagram is a system with profound origins which has been built and evolved through several years and several frameworks. It is ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Moving In Together: Do You Have What It Takes? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA typical relationship has very important milestones: the first meeting, first date, first kiss and all the other firsts. Although some couple can be quite contented with taking things slow, there are some who believe that moving in together is the next step in taking the relationship to a more ...
Views: 762(3 votes) - The Top Habits Of Effective Liars-- Revealed! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFrom the person you're talking to, to your longtime trusted pal, how can you be so sure that they're not lying? How many times have you fallen prey to people's deception? A caveat: Take note that this list is to detect liars and not for you to practice! Really, can you spot liars? Never ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Women’s Secret Sexual Desires - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAh, women and sex, for a man, nothing can be more interesting than a discussion that includes these two fascinating words. However, if a guy wants to get more out of these two words other than just mere discussion, then he needs to be in depth on not just what women want in bed, but their secret ...
Views: 10226(2 votes) - How My Husband Won My Heart Back: Confessions Of A Cheating Wife - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt has been said that women are less likely to cheat but when they do, the affair can be really serious and intense. That’s because when a woman cheats on her husband, she is likely to have an emotional affair rather than a fleeting one night stand. And because of this emotional intimacy based ...
Views: 13788 - Getting Through The Acid Test Of Marriage - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMarriage is a beautiful thing if you know how to handle and maintain a good outlook about it. It is a balance of give and take, which is why problems in the marriage occur if you or your partner sees it as a one way street. There are certain problems in the marriage that if both of you are able ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Checklists For Divorce Mediator - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - Chatrooms And The Dangers It Can Pose For Boomers - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe boomers and senior citizens, people who are over fifty years old need recreation and some means to spend their pastime. Those who are retired stay mostly at home and search the web for knowledge, recreation and friendship. Aside from news, research and games, most people go on live chat. ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - The “don’ts” In Senior Dating - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAs if dating is not hard when you were younger, it gets tougher now you’re a senior. You think, how can you come through in senior dating. Should you follow the trends and go for online dating? It’s much convenient and you don’t have to go through the anxiousness of approaching and waiting to be ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Age Difference In Dating - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe dating world can be an exciting place where people meet, hook up and form relationships of various kinds. On the other hand, it can be a daunting and challenging place too. First off, an individual has to know how to look around and find the right person to date. As the relationship goes ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - How To Attract The Right Man - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA good relationship that might lead to a successful marriage begins in looking for Mr. Right and in knowing how to attract the right man. Whilst most men fix their eyes on sexy and stunning women, there are also some good and quality men who simply do not go for looks alone. Every lady wants ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Learning How To Forgive And Forget - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI had a fight with a colleague once. Well, not exactly the fight you’re thinking, but it resulted in me raising my voice at him and lashed out hotly at him. It was during my tumultuous younger years. I was working on my own, just quietly and independently. Knowing me, I really get pissed off ...
Views: 949 - Signs Of A Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s normal to have “ups and downs” in a romantic affair. But when the “down” part seizes most of your togetherness, then you have to assess: Is your relationship in trouble? One of the basic keys on how to save a relationship is being aware of it signs. Here are the signs of a troubled ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - “He Cannot Stop Looking At Other Women!” - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEarth- composed of 70% water and 30% land. It is also made up of various elements like 32% iron, 30% oxygen, 15% silicon, 14% magnesium, 3% sulfur, 2% nickel, and then much smaller piles of calcium, aluminum, and other trace elements. It is also inhabited by “Homo sapiens”… beautiful Homo ...
Views: 2892 - Nasty Things Women Do To Men - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhether we admit it or not, as human beings, we love to do something fun and pleasurable, it’s human nature to want self-gratification. And sometimes, consciously or unconsciously, we play games to experience self-gratification. If you really think about it, it really makes sense, we spend our ...
Views: 4374 - Attracting Good Vibrations - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach and every person, each feeling, each thought and every thing becomes Energy, which radiates and vibrates a signal. According to the Law of Attraction, as these signs are being transferred and relayed, signals of similar frequency are attracted magnetically back to the sender. For instance, ...
Views: 5304(5 votes) - Are Your Role Models Worth Looking Up To? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMany of us have our own role models in order for us to emulate or just to look up to and be inspired by their life story on how they became successful. Just like the way when they say, "choose your friends well", you must choose your role models well also--since they affect you and you may also ...
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