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- "The Unconscious Hello," or a Secret Technique for Gaining Instant Rapport! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Connie BrannanToday's topic is unconscious communication. We all know about language. Words. TALKING. It's part of how we "get our message across" when we're communicating with someone. But it's a very, very small part. There is so much more going on, information being sent, received, exchanged between ...
Views: 8254(10 votes) - ***How to Spot the Bad Guys and Chase Them Away - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerDo you want to be in a relationship with a man who doesn't care what you want and need? I'm going to assume the answer is "no." So I have to ask: Why would you date a man who doesn't care what you want and need? Two of my private coaching clients are struggling with the notion of ...
Views: 1868(5 votes) - ***The Truth about Dating, Single Men and Strong, Independent Women - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAre you a single woman over 40 who is smart, independent and thinking there are no good men out there? I hope you don’t mind my saying this: you are wrong. As a dating and relationship coach – and a woman who was a first‑time bride at 47 – I’m quite aware of what we tell ourselves: Men ...
Views: 4628(5 votes) - ***Why Do Men Change After Sex? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why do men so often change after sex?" asked Shelley in our first phone session. "Tell me what you mean by this. What has been your experience?" I asked her."I meet a guy who I like. We are very attracted to each other - lots of great chemistry. It doesn't take long ...
Views: 10121(5 votes) - ***Why Do Women Like Players? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.It’s often asked to me why women like Jerks, Badboys, and Players, and while I teach that much of the reason rests in the fact that to the brain, arousal due to danger and threats can be easily confused with arousal due to sexual appeal, there is a bit of a difference between a guy who is a ...
Views: 10385(5 votes) - 4 Tips For Moving Forward When Your Relationship has Ended - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2005 from Susie and Otto CollinsIt seems that everywhere you look, many long-standing (or short) relationships and/or marriages are dissolving. If you’re like most people, when this happens, you find yourself stuck in thinking about the past, wondering what went wrong, and unable to move from the pain of the relationship. ...
Views: 45721(10 votes) - 5 Things to Never Say to a Woman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyIf you’ve ever said something you considered to be completely innocent, only to have your wife or girlfriend flip out, you may have stumbled on to one of these taboo topics: 1) “Relax” You may think you’re being helpful, but to us, it feels like you’re being dismissive of how we’re feeling — ...
Views: 2138(10 votes) - Are You Missing This Essential Attraction Secret? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Kara OhHow attractive you are on the outside is what gets his attention. But how attractive you are on the inside is what keeps him coming back for more. When you’re positive, kind, appreciative and gracious, your energy glows and that’s what he will begin to crave. At the core of the energy you ...
Views: 1770(5 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why this compulsion to cheat? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm looking at myself and asking the question, "Why this compulsion to cheat?" What will it take to keep my eye from wandering around? I'm divorced, technically, but trying to make amends with the ex. I love my kids, and an absentee father just doesn't fit my taste. I'd ...
Views: 2692(5 votes) - Get over an ex by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomGet over an ex by Rosemary Price psychic. Your ex has decided to finish your relationship. How to get over an ex?! While things were going well you were happy or at least content and you probably had no idea that things would turn out so badly. Either your partner changed and there was no way ...
Views: 1640(5 votes) - Habitual Dating Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHabitual Self-Sabotage Hi Dr. Neder! Whenever I might meet a woman and things look good, like we're talking pleasantly, (and this is right at the first or second meeting) all of a sudden I start to feel "self-conscious". I can explain exactly what I mean by this: it is the exact same feeling ...
Views: 1993(5 votes) - How Planning Vacations Can Help You Succeed with Single Women - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from Don DiebelLet's talk about vacations. We love to take them and look forward to them with anticipation. We put forth a lot of effort in planning a vacation. Some people make lists and in general we plan: Plan when to take vacation. How to get there. Making reservations for hotels, air travel, car rentals, ...
Views: 1418(10 votes) - How to Make Enjoyable Conversation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOne of the best things you can do in conversations is to feel good and help the other person or persons feel good as well. Enjoyable dialogue is the key to someone’s heart. As a communication coach, people often disclose to me how they find most conversation boring and they only have it out ...
Views: 6378(5 votes) - Signs That He Likes You - 7 Clues He Is Totally Into You - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Robbie LeeHave you ever thought if that certain guy feels the same way about you as you do for him? Are you looking for some ways to determine if he likes you? Do you worry that you might miss out on the man of your dreams because you haven’t read his attraction signals correctly? Being able to detect ...
Views: 8329(10 votes) - The Finest Boy in the School - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is a short story about Mary, who is a sophomore in high school. Her best friend’s name is Lindsey; they are inseparable. There was a junior in high school, which caught Mary’s eye. He was tall and handsome and had muscles on top of muscles. She told Lindsey all about him, “Look, there ...
Views: 1562(5 votes) - The Love Language of a Man - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jonathon AslayAs a Relationship Confidant, I frequently get asked questions that could be issues of concern for many re-entering the dating scene. One gal was distraught over the lack of appreciation she felt from her man due to his memory loss when it came to special anniversary dates. She also felt he ...
Views: 7418(5 votes) - Tips for Attracting Your Soul Mate - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaI’m no philosopher but I am a good observer. And in my 15-years as a Feng Shui consultant, I have met many clients anxious to find their soul mate. When I ask what approach they have taken, I get the usual answer. “My friends try to play Cupid for me.” “I joined an internet dating site.” ...
Views: 5216(5 votes) - ***Key #1 to Finding Hope and Finding Him: Me First - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerThis is the first 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. A single man I know once said, “If a woman ...
Views: 1828(17 votes) - ***Two Lessons that Single Women Over 40 Can Learn from Oprah - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerI hate being like everyone else, but I have to make an exception for Oprah. Everyone is talking about her, and rightly so. May 25 is her final show. Oprah will no longer be visiting us every weekday, teaching us, nourishing our spirits and making us laugh. The positive transformation this ...
Views: 2081(12 votes) - After the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to ...
Views: 12357(12 votes) - Bring Your Self to Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciBring Your Self to Your Relationship It is a phenomenon when we feel energized, connected, and alive past the infatuation stage of our relationship. At the beginning, we fall in love. We feel euphoric, on top of the world, passionate, sexy, wanted, lustful, etc. This stage lasts and can be ...
Views: 2066(12 votes) - Relationship Red Flags: Truth and Consequences - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Anna MossWhen they first flutter across your path, red flags are so small and benign, you may hardly notice them. In hindsight, you may swear at yourself for not paying attention to them because of what they later reveal. Red flags are subtle signals that show up when something is not quite right. They ...
Views: 1928(12 votes) - True Love, Chemistry, and Other Confusing Love Life Issues—7 tips - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIn the 1980s we believed that anything was possible for anyone involving love relationships. Many best-selling books say the same thing, even that the ideal love life, anything you want, is “your birthright,” and all you need to do is follow their advice to fulfill your dreams. Since then, ...
Views: 1801(12 votes) - Body Language Cues That Say She Likes You - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWomen are truly fascinating creatures for most men. They are difficult to read and can be quite a challenge to fathom. And it becomes even more difficult for a man if he meets a woman he really likes. When something like this happens, you don’t want to miss or misread any cues that show some ...
Views: 3948(7 votes) - Breakup Avoidance in Three Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Andrew HunterEven when a breakup is warranted, it can be messy and painful. Things often are said that are later rued, and both people usually are hurt. Breakups rarely leave friendly relationships in their wake - the residue of a breakup can be every bit as acrimonious as that of a nasty divorce. Breakups ...
Views: 3665(7 votes) - How to Spot Emotional Unavailability - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Darlene LancerIf you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone emotionally unavailable, you know the pain of not being able to get close to the one you love. They’re evasive, make excuses, or just inept when it comes to talking about feelings or the relationship. Some use anger, criticism, or activities to ...
Views: 2639(7 votes) - Is He Mr. Right? Or Mr. Right Now? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyWe’ve all done it. We’re smack in the middle of a ho-hum, so-so, not going anywhere relationship. But, we don’t break up. We stay. We go out for linguini and clams every Friday night, have a sleepover every Saturday night, and continue on as though we might actually want to be with this ...
Views: 1873(15 votes) - Looking for Love - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Willie HortonI Googled "dating" this morning - Google came up with 268m results. Whether it's online dating, speed dating, lunch dating or singles holidays, events for singles... actually I Google gave me even more results for singles - 288m. Lots of people are looking for something that's missing in ...
Views: 1576(15 votes) - Relationship Advice For Women: How To Keep Your Man Happy And Longing For You - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Michael LeeAre you in need of relationship advice for women? Then you’ve come to the right place. I have assembled some of the most important tips women need to hear, especially if they are in a relationship. If you’re ready to take some proven relationship advice for women, read on. Relationship ...
Views: 3804(15 votes) - ***Are You a "Badboy?" Or "The Life of the Party?" - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.It's no surprise that women respond to bad boys. They complain about doing so, try to stop themselves from doing so, ban themselves from dating them and swear they will never do so again... but sometimes to a fault they do so anyway. At my company, we know why - and the reason is in having ...
Views: 4571(2 votes) - ***Four Ways to Flirt with Flair and Class - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerNo matter your age, the way to connect with a man in the "I think you're hot and would be interested in going out with you" way is to flirt. When I suggest that to the over-40 women in my dating workshops and coaching programs, I can see them cringe. Most of these otherwise outgoing women ...
Views: 2234(4 votes) - ***How To Ask A Woman Out - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.The best situation is of course, for a woman to ask YOU out, but that presents a different set of challenges than those around how you’re going to “get up the nerve,” whether or not she is already with someone else, or any other manner of concerns you may have that prevent you form what comes ...
Views: 2931(2 votes) - ***How to Know if He is Merely Hot...or Maybe Husband - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerLooking for a life partner but keep picking players, paupers, or just plain zeros? Finding a partner is like finding a good job: you only need one, but making a bad choice wastes your time and sticks you in an unpleasant situation. To avoid that, you need to make a grown-up decision about ...
Views: 2199(14 votes) - ***How Your Dating Can Help Your Daughters - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerIf you're a Mom with children still at home, I'm sure you have concerns about how your dating might affect your kids’ lives. Issues such as jealousy and challenges with time-sharing are real. But I’d like you to consider the positives. Yes, it’s true that "a happy Mother is a good Mother." ...
Views: 2336(2 votes) - ***Instead of Trying to Have the Deepest Voice, Why Not Strive for the Best? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you do a bit of research on the internet, you will discover a number of websites promising to teach you how to have a deep voice. What is interesting about these ‘quack’ sites and even more questionable ‘authorities,’ is that not everyone has the ability to be a bass. It just isn’t ...
Views: 4234(4 votes) - ***Why Every Single Woman Should Use a Vibrator - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerMasturbation. There…I said it. The "Big M." I don't generally talk about this, so it may shock you. But the time has come to chat about the role sex – or lack thereof – plays in the life of a woman in her later years who is single and looking for love. There are many circumstances that may ...
Views: 2081(2 votes) - ***Why Married Men Adore You But the Single Guys Don't - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAs a Dating and Relationship Coach for Women, I talk to many women who say they are buddies with many married and attached men; yet they don't get asked out on any dates. The complaint comes under one of these two categories: 1. She talks to a lot of men and they seem to like her; but none ...
Views: 2829(4 votes) - ***Why Women over 40 Should Be Picky Daters…Kind of - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi Palmer"I know why you aren't married: you're just too picky!" Women who are single in their 40s, 50s and beyond hear this a lot. After all, what other reason can there be for why you haven't yet snagged a man? As a woman who became a first-time bride at 47, I heard this a lot—especially from my ...
Views: 2827(8 votes) - ***Why You Might Want to Stop Looking for a Man - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerI know you say you're looking for a loving and committed man to share your life, but I have to ask...have you found yourself yet? I know you've heard this before and it sounds trite, but everyone says it for a good reason. If the answer to the question is no, beats me, or who cares...then you ...
Views: 1512(4 votes) - 14 Signs Your Boyfriend Is Cheating On You - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Sulagna DasguptaAre you of late wondering if something has changed in your relationship? Does it seem to you that your boyfriend doesn’t love you anymore? Is it possible that he’s cheating on you? This article brings to you fourteen powerful signs to tell if he’s cheating. 1. Use your woman’s intuition: You ...
Views: 14091(2 votes) - 3 Things To Do To Survive A Breakup - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterDid you get dumped and are you searching for ideas to help you pull through the breakup? Breakups are hard to deal with, but there are things that you can do that can help you in the end. Do not try to get into a rebound relationship. Being solo and alone again can be challenging, but believe ...
Views: 2389(2 votes) - 5 Signs that Tell If Your Ex Still Cares About You - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt may have been some time since the fight happened that split you apart from your ex-mate. However, any serious relationship which led to romance and intimacy has the ability to last beyond break ups. If you want to know if your ex still cares past the break up, then you can find out by ...
Views: 21517(4 votes) - 8 Most Common Dating Mistakes People Make on The Internet - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth Masters8 COMMON DATING MISTAKES MOST PEOPLE MAKE ON THE INTERNET Finding love We all want to be loved. It is a very profound human need. But how do we get it? Where do we look for it? Why don't we find it? ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - 8 Tips On How To Choose The Right Kind Of Flowers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Arthur RaiseA bunch or flowers can convey messages better than words. So from time immemorial flowers have been gifted to say sorry, I love you, all the best, get well soon and more. Flowers and their symbolic meanings are found in ancient Hindu texts, Egyptian inscriptions, Chinese manuscripts, as well ...
Views: 5577(2 votes) - A Man Worth Keeping - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFinding a man worth keeping these days is like going fishing in Citarum River, the word’s most polluted river- instead of finding a good catch, you find yourself surrounded with crap! To avoid wasting your time with crappy men, here are some guidelines to consider if the guy is a keeper or ...
Views: 1554(14 votes) - A New Way Of Dating - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Tatia DeeCircular Dating is a tool used in the Rori Raye (www.coachrori.com) Method of relationship Coaching. Let me start off by saying that Circular Dating is NOT about “dating” a whole bunch of men at one time. Circular Dating is interacting with men! Circular Dating is all about ...
Views: 1865(4 votes) - Advice for long distance relationships by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomAdvice for long distance relationships by Rosemary Price psychic. All relationships have their problems. Even a couple who have been together for a long time have their ups and downs. One of the trickiest type of relationships to have is a long distance one. Many relationships hit a rocky patch ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - Advice on Relationships by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomAdvice on relationships by Rosemary Price psycihc. Did you know that most of the people who seek out advice from strangers are wanting help with relationship issues. They are wanting to get together with someone they like a lot, or they are in a relationship and it has troubles that they hope ...
Views: 1076(4 votes) - After the Breakup: 4 Valuable Love Lessons - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanWhenever I’m at a dinner party and meet somebody new, the inevitable question comes up: What do you do? When I tell them I’m a heartbreak reinvention coach, it always leads to an interesting conversation. Usually, I get to hear the story of Their Big Breakup, and it’s always gut-wrenching, ...
Views: 5669(10 votes) - Are You Rushing the Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Jonathon AslayHave you ever found yourself in this situation? You started dating a good guy who is full of integrity, charming, funny and considerate. The lines of communication seem to be wide open and you feel connected. You start to imagine life together with him on a daily basis and ponder over fantasies ...
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