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- ***7 Critical Issues To Discuss Before Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While we have learned many lessons about great marriages from the thousands of interviews with successfully married couples around the world, we have concluded that what you do in the early stages of your relationship will go a long way towards ...
Views: 2998(46 votes) - ***Ten Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Makeovers So You Look Maahvelous! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Dr. Diana Kirschner“Don’t be a shnook. It’s not how you feel—it’s how you look.” ~Fernando, aka Billy Crystal on SNL Fernando had a point. Kind of. Research shows that if you feel you look good, you do feel good or something about feeling and looking good. Or something like that. Anyway, Valentine’s Day is ...
Views: 2919(76 votes) - ***Dating Three to Find the One - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dr. Diana KirschnerLove moderately: long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. ~Shakespeare When it comes to dating, the Bard got it right. Moderation is key. It keeps you from moving too quickly or too slowly when you’re getting to know new men and what they bring to your table. And the most ...
Views: 6307(60 votes) - *** Seven Urban Love Legends - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dr. Diana KirschnerWhen it comes to dating and love relationships there are certain “love facts” that most everyone believes. But, surprisingly, if we look at the actual research about these “love facts” we may find that they are not facts at all. They are fictions, myths. This is key ...
Views: 2248(69 votes) - ***The No Fear Guide to Dating - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Sharmen LaneWe are all single at some point in our lives so it’s important to help yourself stay motivated when it comes to the world of dating. Being a long time single gal, and being all about the how, I came up with a how to have a no fear approach to dating. No Fear Rule #1- Dont take anything ...
Views: 1970(54 votes) - ***Why the Gracious Needy Gal Gets the Guy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerNeedy women attract good men. "Low-maintenance" women attract jerks…or no men at all. Is this counter to what you've always thought? Did you think that the less you expected from a man, the more he'd like you? Well, consider this: A Good Man – one who is confident, mature and ...
Views: 2153(13 votes) - Do Women Really Know What They Want? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceWe all know the differences between men and women are like night and day and when it comes to relationships, it’s more of the same. So what’s the main difference between men and women when it comes to deciding to stay in a bad relationship or walk away? I believe that one reason women tend to ...
Views: 3248(12 votes) - ***What Are The Risks Of On-Line Dating? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While we acknowledge that some one-in-five new relationships in the USA currently begin on the Internet through on-line dating services, we also note that there are risks associated with utilizing these services. Before you “jump-in” to on-line ...
Views: 1899(44 votes) - *** Frenemies: Four Relationship Tips for Dealing with Love Saboteurs - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dr. Diana KirschnerIn the Sex & the City movie, Miranda functions as a friend-turned-Frenemy and helps derail her friend’s dream wedding. At a strategic point in the upcoming nuptials she opens her mouth and actually puts down the idea of marriage to the commitment-phobic groom! In this one act, Miranda ...
Views: 3302(61 votes) - How to trust your partner? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Dia ThabetDo you trust your partner? How to deal with trust issues in a relationship? How to trust your partner? Lack of trust or what some call doubt is a mental illness that affects many relationships negatively. Lack of trust is a huge problem that can ruin the relationship. Lack of trust could lead ...
Views: 3044(10 votes) - ***Why is Commitment to Love Difficult? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Falling in love with another human being is easy, but making a commitment to love them forever is “up in the air” for many people. We like the term “up in the air” from the movie title for a whole bunch of reasons, primarily because it aptly ...
Views: 2620(47 votes) - ***What To Do On A First Date With A Woman - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.A first date with a woman had better not be the only date on your social horizon. Get that straight right from the beginning. I don’t care if you are short, fat, bald, “ugly,” haven’t ever played a guitar or rode a motorcycle. I don’t even care if you can’t dance, have a small penis, and ...
Views: 3226(9 votes) - Emotional security in a relationship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat do women want in a relationship? Do women need emotional security and emotional safety? How to give your girlfriend or wife emotional safety? To be able to win your lover’s heart, then you need to provide your partner emotional security and safety. This is true especially for women. Of ...
Views: 5753(9 votes) - ***How to Get Dates with Smart, Confident Men - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerI've been told that I'm scary. That's what my client, Liz, told me today. She says that several men have said she's intimidating and "too much for them." I was told that when I was single and dating. My response was: that's who I am—and if you can't take it, I don't want you! (I probably ...
Views: 4497(26 votes) - ***Key #5 to Finding Hope and Finding Him: Real Women Find Their Man - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerThis is the fifth and last in a series of articles sharing my 5 Keys to Finding Hope and Finding Him. The 5 Keys are: M - Me and Me first. A - Assess your list. S - Shed your stuff. T - Time to get out and Trail blaze. R - Real women find their man. The truth is that as we get older, ...
Views: 1536(26 votes) - ***The Six Silent Relationship Killer Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Dr. Diana KirschnerHave you ever wondered if you were missing something when it comes to having a relationship with a man? Do you sometimes get the sense that all men are screwed up? That love is too difficult? That you will never find that terrific guy who can rock your world? Well, you're not alone. Many women ...
Views: 4328(43 votes) - ***What Makes Passionate Love Last? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Dr. Diana KirschnerA common email request I receive daily is a question about how to make love last, specifically passionate love. Here’s one from Jo in Chicago: “I'm crazy about my live-in boyfriend but worried about making it last! Already, we don’t make love as often. Help--what do I do to keep the spark ...
Views: 3167(34 votes) - ***Seven Tips To Finding Love Again - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Starting over is really difficult when it comes to love and marriage. Getting a divorce, breaking up, or losing the one you love due to their death can be overwhelmingly painful. The simple truth is this – you entered into your loving ...
Views: 5227(41 votes) - ***The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr. Diana KirschnerOne of the most important things you can do to create the commitment you want in your relationship is to work with a straightforward, knowledgeable, and devoted Love Mentor™. This is the secret, the strategy that has totally transformed my life and the lives of thousands of others: Love ...
Views: 2981(30 votes) - The Key to Creating a Healthy Relationship - Why Good Guys Get Ignored! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Maxine WhitfieldDoesn't everyone want the love they have dreamed of? Don't we all wish deep within us to find that fairy tale romance we have watched so many times on television or in the movies? In order to create a healthy relationship is to love and accept who you are. When you can love and accept ...
Views: 1944(7 votes) - At the Mall - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Derron liked to play his Xbox as much as he could in between work and school. He competed with his friends and family as well as people online. His new game just came out and he just had to beat everyone’s score. He always had to have the highest score. Sabrina worked at the video store in ...
Views: 1787(7 votes) - How Often Should I Buy My Boyfriend or Girlfriend a Gift? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenA while back I dated a guy for about two years, he was the best "gift giving" guy I've ever met in my life. We lived quite far from each other so there was a lot of traveling involved, but every time we got together he would always go out of his way to make me feel special. He'd plan activities ...
Views: 13046(7 votes) - Ideas for a Romantic Evening - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Andriette CThe secret of a great romantic evening is not what you do, but rather in how you do it. A simple dinner at home can be extremely romantic if you dress up, lay out a special table, light some candles and play slow, soul-melting music in the background. Transforming yourself in the most ...
Views: 1260(13 votes) - ***30 Things You Can Do This Weekend (With or Without a Man) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerHappy Memorial Day weekend! How about a little trivia to start your day? In 1868, May 30th was designated as a holiday to honor the nation’s Civil War casualties. Now called Memorial Day, it was originally known as Decoration Day. Red poppies are commonly associated with Memorial Day and are ...
Views: 2215(12 votes) - ***Dating and Looking for Love? Why You Should Think of Yourself First - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerDo you know that you are special, that you count big time, and that you deserve to think of yourself first when dating and developing a love relationship? This is such a difficult concept for so many women. Think of myself first? That’s so selfish! I’ve never done that before…ever! I don’t ...
Views: 2354(12 votes) - ***When You Should Treat a Man Like a Woman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAre you an independent, smart single woman who is dating and looking for love? If so, you've likely been challenged with how to respond when a man does something that ticks you off. What are realistic expectations? What should you tolerate? I get asked this question in many forms. It can be ...
Views: 2176(6 votes) - 365 days of Valentines - The Secret To Keeping the Romance Alive - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Elizabeth E GeorgeValentines Day certainly arrives with a lot of emotional expectation! I remember the excitement in first grade about our class party and getting little candies and hearts from everybody. Not too many grades later hoping that the candy from that really cute boy would say, “Will you be mine?” And ...
Views: 1194(12 votes) - Finding True Love - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all desire to be with that special someone, to find the one we are meant to be with. Yet it feels hard and sometimes impossible to connect and to be found. There are so many people, so many to search through, so many choices. Yet even to meet the right one seems improbable. It is not. It ...
Views: 1074(6 votes) - From My Father's Knee - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie RichardsonAs early as 4 years old, I can remember walking through the grocery store with my mother, all eyes peering at me. I grew up in the small towns of Oklahoma. Not so unique, but my mother was Caucasian and father African American. Along with my mixed heritage, I had mixed feelings about the smiles, ...
Views: 809(6 votes) - ***Valentine's Day: Make It All about YOU! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerHave you been dreading it and trying to avoid it? Chances are pretty good – thanks to all the advertising and silliness – that you’re keenly aware Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I used to call Valentine's Day “Singles Awareness Day.” Now that I'm married I couldn't care less ...
Views: 1647(11 votes) - 30 Things You Can Do This Weekend (With or Without a Man) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerHappy Memorial Day weekend! How about a little trivia to start your day? In 1868, May 30 was designated as a holiday to honor the nation’s Civil War casualties. Now called Memorial Day, it was originally known as Decoration Day. Red poppies are commonly associated with Memorial Day and are ...
Views: 2513(11 votes) - *** Six Dating Secrets for Boomers - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dr. Diana KirschnerLet's face it: Dating is daunting. And when you're a Boomer, it may seem next to impossible. You might be coming out of a long-term marriage, or emerging from a period of time where you were consumed with raising children or caring for elderly parents -- or, perhaps you still are responsible for ...
Views: 2496(20 votes) - ***How To Marry The Right Guy - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Women often ask, "What is the secret to a happy marriage?" Our immediate answer is always the same, "Marry the right guy!" On the surface this may seem like a flippant answer to such a serious question, but it really isn't. Did you ever wonder ...
Views: 1898(10 votes) - ***Why Online Dating Is Not for You - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerLast week I hosted a workshop called Get Online, Get Noticed, Get Dates, Exclusively for Women over Forty. I had a fantastic time with these smart and lovely women who really want to meet their mate. It was a total blast, and they all left excited and feeling like they had the confidence and ...
Views: 1330(20 votes) - 5 Relationships Doomed From the Start - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeNo one wants to be lonely. Few people want to be single. Most of us are looking for a relationship where we can grow as a couple, have fun, and support each other. This includes emotionally unavailable people, commonly called commitment phobes. These people express a compulsive avoidance of ...
Views: 7241(5 votes) - Do's and Don't's of Positive Conflict - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Darlene LancerIt’s normal to have conflict in relationships. People are different, and their desires and needs will inevitably clash. Resolving disagreements in a healthy way creates understanding and brings couples closer together. The objective should be the betterment of the relationship. This is positive ...
Views: 2341(5 votes) - How to Be Secure in Your Insecurity - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you knew me 15 years ago you wouldn't recognize the author, coach and public speaker - with a lot of Moxie - I am today. I was once the shiest person I knew. As a child, I dreaded the first day of school because I usually had to stand up and tell everyone what I did on my summer vacation. ...
Views: 1634(10 votes) - Learn to Create Your Own Social Life! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Royane RealPeople who are lonely and who have few friends often dread the arrival of evenings and the weekends, because they have nothing to do, and no one to do it with. Weekends can become a long stretch of lonely hours and nothing to do. Why not change that! Many lonely people stay lonely because ...
Views: 1654(10 votes) - ***What Men Say About Women (It May Surprise You!) - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerWhat if you could hear men honestly share their thoughts and feelings about women, dating, sex and relationships? I had the opportunity to do that twice last week when I hosted and observed "man panels." If you've never been fortunate to hear a man panel, it works like this: we gather men — ...
Views: 1249(14 votes) - ***Are You Expecting Men to Act Like Women? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerMy idea for today's post came from a seminar I hosted last week called "Making Sense of Men." It was co-led by a trainer for PAX Programs International, which is in the business of educating women about men. If you haven't familiarized yourself with PAX, which is the brilliant work of Alison ...
Views: 1499(18 votes) - 5 Traits Men Find Attractive in Women - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangYou want to appear attractive to men, but you're doing the wrong things if you don't already have a great man. If you don't get the men you desire, you need to learn what a man really wants in a woman. Men say they want a sexually attractive female, but this is only partly true. Should you ...
Views: 5081(9 votes) - Are they attractive enough for a one night stand? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Christina GarabedianMen seem to be more interested in meeting a girl for the first time and hooking up regardless of what she looks like. Are they attractive enough for a one night stand? Research shows that men are less picky in terms of who they will have casual sex with. Women tend to increase what is wanted in ...
Views: 3172(9 votes) - How to Easily Tell If a Girl Likes You - 5 Attraction Signals - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Joshua UebergangWomen get frustrated when they like a guy, give him the signals to approach, but he doesn't approach. Guys do this for two reasons. Firstly, they are afraid to approach. Secondly, they are unaware of attraction signals. In this article I will teach you the later so you can scan your environment ...
Views: 11376(9 votes) - ***5 Top Tips for Dating Online to Avoid Mistakes - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Amy SchoenAs a dating and relationship coach that has helped hundreds of clients to date via the internet for over 8 years now, I have seen the same mistakes over and over. Some of them seem so obvious; however, they continue to persist. Here are my top tips for dating online and the mistakes to avoid. ...
Views: 3360(4 votes) - ***How to Be a Powerful, Feminine Woman - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerWant to attract a confident, grounded man who will enhance your already great life? The best way to do it is to act like a lady. Yes, that age-old scenario is still true: masculine men are attracted to feminine women. Men want to know that they're contributing to our lives. When a man cares ...
Views: 1775(12 votes) - ***Manifest Your Mate - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Jill CrosbyFinding the love of your life can be a daunting challenge these days, without having a little help! Most singles on a conscious path are relatively happy and content with their lives; however, they would usually prefer to be in a loving, spiritual partnership with a person that enhances their ...
Views: 2778(4 votes) - ***Marry The Right Person In The First Place! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Did you ever wonder why some people find the perfect person to marry, do so, and enjoy a love affair that lasts a lifetime? On the other hand, some marry a person that is wrong for them now, wrong for them tomorrow, and wrong for them for a ...
Views: 5314(36 votes) - 3 Signs A Guy Likes You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Robbie LeeOne of the most disappointing things you can go through as a woman is figuring out if a man likes you. At times you assume you're receiving signs from him that he likes you, and then the following second you believe, "There is no probable way he likes me if he just did that!" With so many ...
Views: 2280(4 votes) - 4 Powerful Secrets to Attract a New Loving Relationship in 30 Days! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesYou may have tried to find someone special to share your life with only to be disappointed over and over again. Don’t give up on finding your Soul-mate or worse settle for someone who is more of a roommate than anything else. Even though you probably enjoy your own company, (most spiritually ...
Views: 9106(4 votes) - Five Keys to Avoid Desperate Dating - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jonathon AslayIn my 10,000+ hours of listening to women who are dating at 40 or older, I hear they want men to fall for them before they take the time to find out if the guy is worthy of their affections. As a Heart Protector of Women let’s explore the dangers of dating desperately rather than with ...
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