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- Connecting And Counseling: Signs Your Ex Wants You Back Even After A Painful Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarSometimes in the heat of the moment, couples decide to go their separate ways and ask for a separation. This is not really a divorce but a step in between the marriage and divorce which allows for the couple to reassess the relationship and decide whether they want to work at the marriage or go ...
Views: 4346 - Constant Arguing In A Marriage: Constant Arguing With Partner - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesConstant Arguing In A Marriage: Constant Arguing With Partner In the Japanese martial art of Aikido, the defender uses skill to neutralize the attacker's force without injury to either party. By accepting the attack rather than opposing it, the defender goes with the attacker's motion and ...
Views: 630 - Control: Can You Control People By Telling Them That Nothing Is Their Fault? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people on this planet who want other people to do well, there are others who don’t. Along with this, it could be said that there are people who couldn’t care less how well other people do. This could be a sign that they are caught up with their own life and don’t really think ...
Views: 1360 - Control: Do Some People Use Shame To Control Other People? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a dog for a walk and they were told to keep it under control, they are unlikely to think that there is anything wrong with what they are being told. However, if they were in a relationship and one their friends told them to control their partner, this might not be the ...
Views: 1951 - Controlling Abusive Women and Men - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheProbably you have come across abusive women and men. By the way, I usually watch my favorite programs. Do you watch television regularly? Probably you do, but there happen to be some people who don't watch TV at all. They don't like watching television due to reasons best known by them. As ...
Views: 1142 - Controlling Anger - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Edward GoodenWhat Is Anger? All of us feel anger. Some of us get angry very often. Some are able to control the anger. Some of us express our anger freely, whereas some suppress it. Why do we get angry? Is there any way to control the anger? How to do that? Causes Of Anger We get angry when we are ...
Views: 1891 - Controlling Behaviour: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Controlling? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, it is a case of either controlling others or being controlled; there is no middle ground. Even so, this doesn’t mean that this is something that goes through their mind. Completely Unaware Instead, one can feel compelled to do whatever they can to control other people. As ...
Views: 1034 - Coping With A Loveless Marriage: How To Survive In A Loveless Marriage And Improve Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyCoping With A Loveless Marriage: How To Survive In A Loveless Marriage And Improve Your Marriage Why did you marry the man you are with now? What made you believe that marrying him will make you the happiest woman in the world? Have you ever thought that one day the life you dreamt with him ...
Views: 1056 - Could you be living with a narcissist? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Rhonda RabowWe all have had times in our lives when we felt our partner , parent, child or friend was selfish, unsympathetic and difficult. We may even have accused them of being a narcissist. Behaving badly, lacking empathy and being selfish, though not desirable traits, does not alone define you as a ...
Views: 1368 - Counseling Careers - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceCounseling careers - It is good to help others and it is even better if you can help them to transform their lives. To take a person who is going through an emotional torment or who is undergoing an emotional improvement in their goals or their personality. To take someone who is anxious ...
Views: 1311 - Create A Powerful Circle of Strength - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanWe all know that life can throw many curve-balls that can leave you overwhelmed and ready to give up. When we have so many things going on in our lives the last thing we need is unhealthy behaviours from either friends or families. Don’t for one minute think that you are “allowing” their ...
Views: 1333 - Critical Thinking: Does Someone Suffer From Xenophobia If They Are Against Open Borders? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperDue to the fact that a number of countries in Middle East have been disrupted by the establishment, it has meant that a lot of people have been displaced. Before this happened, people were told that these countries were basically a threat to their survival, which meant that something needed to ...
Views: 949 - Critical Thinking: Does The West’s Obsession With Tolerance Show How Out Of Balance It Has Become? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, a day rarely goes by when someone in the public eye won’t talk about how important it is to be tolerant. This is often seen as the ultimate value to have; it is as though it is the answer to most, if not all, problems. Therefore, the more that people are willing to allow ...
Views: 921 - Cyber Bullying! Here is what it is and how to handle it.... - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldCyber-bullying is the deliberate and systematic harassing or defaming of an individual through derogatory postings and comments on the Internet. In some cases the material posted can be disguised as professional opinion, as the opinion of a group of people or as coming from an organization ...
Views: 1094 - 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 - Dating Advice for Women Out There - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsIf you’re single and ready to mingle, you may want to keep yourself updated with some dating advice for women only though. First things first, as a woman you have to be sure that you are not just physically ready to plunge yourself in the market, but you should also be emotionally and ...
Views: 861 - Dating My Husband While Separated: Should I Date My Husband While We Are Separated - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaDating My Husband While Separated: Should I Date My Husband While We Are Separated Ideally, marriage is a lifetime commitment but we all know that only few marriages managed to endure the test of time. Although two individuals are united as one in a marriage, the reality of marriage life is ...
Views: 2084 - Dating Someone New But Miss My Ex: I Like Someone But I'm Not Over My Ex - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaDating Someone New But Miss My Ex: I Like Someone But I'm Not Over My Ex Hurt and confusion have been your closest companions ever since your partner walked out on you. You are broken hearted and it seems to be the most painful experience you ever had to deal with in your life. You are ...
Views: 1189 - Dealing with a Depressed Spouse: Depression and Marital Problems - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesDealing with a Depressed Spouse: Depression and Marital Problems If you are having marriage problems and you have observed some of the symptoms of depression in your spouse for the past few weeks then YOU should be prepared to take the initiative to get her to get help to help her and to save ...
Views: 656 - Dealing with a High Conflict Personality? Three goals for survival… - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldDo you have a partner, a colleague, a friend, a loved one where everything is a challenge and every conversation becomes a competition; where if they don’t get their way, there is hell to pay; where they are relentless in their pursuit; where somehow or other they are always right; where if they ...
Views: 1244 - Dealing With A Miserable Wife: Wife Is Never Happy With Anything - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenDealing With A Miserable Wife: Wife Is Never Happy With Anything "She's always on my case about something," Sam complains to his buddy about his wife. To Sam, it seems as if his wife is never satisfied with anything that he says or does. She criticizes the way that he cares for their ...
Views: 6821 - Dealing with a Relationship Break Up - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsHaving a relationship break up is one of the most difficult things that you need to get through life. This is commonly experienced by various age brackets, particularly those from the teenage years, early adulthood, and late adulthood. The following are some of the tips that you have to do after ...
Views: 1180 - Dealing With A Selfish Husband: Selfish Behavior In Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Colten ReeseDealing With A Selfish Husband: Selfish Behavior In Marriage Relationships: Tips to Recognize if your Partner is Emotionally Abusive Ever look around at who stays married, and who doesn't? Overweight people far outnumber the thin and beautiful in successful marriages. The svelte and ...
Views: 1040 - Dealing with An Alcoholic? It's Time to Live Intuitively. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2014 from Mary DeYonCould it be that all of our problems stem from not listening to God? If prayer is talking to God and intuition is God talking to us, maybe we need to listen more. When I was in the midst of my crazy life with alcoholics from my father to my husbands, I felt abandoned by God because I prayed and ...
Views: 1277 - Dealing With An Ex Boyfriend: How To Deal With Ex Boyfriend You Still Love - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Michael BradDealing With An Ex Boyfriend: How To Deal With Ex Boyfriend You Still Love Ex-boyfriends can be a real pain in the rear end. Here's a few ways to handle some of the baggage of the ex. 1. Keep things light and casual for a while. No pressure, no expectations. This is especially true for a ...
Views: 873 - Dealing With Marriage Separation Pain: How To Cope With Separation From Your Husband - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackDealing With Marriage Separation Pain: How To Cope With Separation From Your Husband Today, I felt inspired to write about loneliness. Loneliness is a truly difficult emotion to deal with; it can arise unexpectedly and hit you really hard, slowly creep up on you and linger for months or years ...
Views: 1278 - Dear Dr. Romance: How can I let go of a toxic relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I wonder if you have an article that you've written that you can point me too on how to let go of a toxic relationship. I've been involved for 7 months with a man who is continually evasive, avoidant-attachment, manipulative and I need to figure out ...
Views: 1466 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am a Native American woman who has been abused and betrayed - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a native American woman who has been abused and betrayed by my husband. He was my coresearcher and advisor for several years. We were married according to tribal custom, which he later denied happened and disowned me in the courts where he was ...
Views: 1268 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages, after she asked for my advice I suggested a spousal abuse counselor for therapy. She didn't receive counseling and went on to a second failed marriage. This time even worse than the first. She doesn't understand the ...
Views: 1406 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Love Him to Death But Can't Find a Solution - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, My name is Michelle i am 18 years old.. I was reading an article that you posted up about fighting; and everything that you talked about not doing during a fight I tend to do. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years now and we tend to fight a lot about the smallest things ...
Views: 2080 - Dear Dr. Romance: I rescued my mother from the big bad wolf, my father - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read your article about RESCUING: "Avoiding the Drama Triangle". I have been rescuing my mother from the big bad wolf my father. He would beat my mother, beat me, and beat my sister. I decided to rescue her. She decided for me to rescue her from her ...
Views: 1585 - Dear Dr. Romance: I was controlling and verbally abusive - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a 32 yr old man who is lost when it comes to relationships. I just had a chance with a nice woman which I subconsciously messed up. I didn't accept her for who she was . I was controlling, verbally abusive, and not compassionate with her. The ...
Views: 1241 - Dear Dr. Romance: I was reduced to a house maid - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I fell in love and married a man from another city. We have been married for three years. I livedwith his family, which included his parents and his three younger sisters, plus children. In my eastern culture, we mostly live with our inlaws. My mother in law's ...
Views: 1596 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm having trouble letting go of a guy who mistreats me - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm still having a bit of trouble letting go and cutting off communication with a guy who mistreats me. I understand in my head that this is not right, but I can't seem to get it emotionally. Yesterday was his birthday and particularly difficult to ...
Views: 1327 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am having issues with my boyfriend. I was searching something on WebMD and found an article that spoke of your book How to Be a Couple and Still be Free. I started doing some research on you and your other books (It Ends With You, How To Be A Couple and Still Be Free, ...
Views: 1705 - Dear Dr. Romance: If I am not strong, I cannot be an example for my children - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am mid-thirties mom with 3 children looking to divorce. I read your article "Family Violence Q & A" and I decided to write to you for help to stand on my feet again. I was a homemaker since I had my first child, but had lived very unfulfilled ...
Views: 1514 - Dear Dr. Romance: It seems to be going in a circle. - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I would like your advice in my relationship with my boyfriend. We have been living together for a year and a half and known each other for 3 years. He calls me names and puts me down when i try to communicate with him and every time i want to break it off he tells me we should ...
Views: 1192 - Dear Dr. Romance: My ex is violent, abusive and obsessed with me - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read your post on line about 5 signs he isn't over his ex, and it answered a lot of questions that I have about my ex husband. We were married for 10 years. He's violent, abusive and obsessed with me. I have dealt with him for the almost 3 years ...
Views: 3939 - Dear Dr. Romance: She is verbally abusive to me - by Submitted on May 29, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a retired police officer who found his wife sneaking around with another man 3 years ago. We have 3 kids. I cook and clean and up all night doing laundry 3 to 4 nights a week. I work two jobs to support my kids and family. I love my wife and forgave ...
Views: 1449 - Dear Kim...Why Can't I Leave My Narcissistic Boyfriend? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Kim SaeedDear Kim, I have been with my Narcissistic Partner for four years. He’s been cruel, demeaning, and lies to me left and right. I know he’s not good for me, but I keep hanging on to the nice part of him that I know exists. Aside from being emotionally abusive and irresponsible, he has a ...
Views: 5760 - Defence Mechanism: Repetition Compulsion - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one experiences pain and it is not possible for them to face the pain that they’re experiencing, they’re going to end up using a number of defence mechanisms. This could be due to how traumatising the experience is or because it would be too much for them to face how they feel. A ...
Views: 3353 - Defending domestic violence charges - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from John StracyMany cases of domestic violence are simply heated arguments where one person sought to call the police as a means of settling the dispute. In these cases, there is often no physical touching, and even where there is, such touching is usually no more than a small push or shove. However, the ...
Views: 533 - Denver domestic violence defense - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from John StracyThe consequences of domestic violence charges can be severe Facing charges of domestic violence is no light matter. Over the past few decades, state and local governments have aggressively enacted laws against domestic violence and have substantially increased the penalties for someone who ...
Views: 538 - Depressed Boyfriend Broke Up With Me Will He Come Back: My Boyfriend Left Me Because Of His Depression - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieDepressed Boyfriend Broke Up With Me Will He Come Back: My Boyfriend Left Me Because Of His Depression Will my boyfriend come back to me is a question many of us have asked friends right after a break up. When you still love your ex it's almost impossible to even consider the idea of moving ...
Views: 2665 - Different Beliefs In Marriage: How To Make Interfaith Marriages Work - Interfaith Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyDifferent Beliefs In Marriage: How To Make Interfaith Marriages Work - Interfaith Marriage Problems The recent headline about Katie Holmes breaking up with Tom Cruise is said to be because of religion. And truly, it's a sad reality that a lot of couples are breaking up these days simply ...
Views: 819 - Different Sources Of Free Relationship Advice - Save Your Relationship Fast - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Charles ScholarRomantic relationships are not always easy and can actually be very complicated and problematic. A successful relationship requires hard work, trust, understanding, compromise, commitment and love. If romantic relationships were easy people would not spend millions on couples counseling and ...
Views: 966 - Digital Marketing: What, How and Why? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from Wajahat AliToday, everyone seems to be talking about digital marketing services. It has created quite a stir and there are people who know this and cannot stop talking about how it has revolutionized marketing and there are also people who have heard it and now want to know more. But what exactly does it ...
Views: 575 - Discover How To Get A Stubborn Ex Back: My Ex Said We Are Never Getting Back Together - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael BradDiscover how to get a stubborn ex back: my ex said we are never getting back together A break up isn't necessarily the end of a relationship. Why is that? Because love doesn't disappear just like that. That's why so many people get back together after a rough time - and the same is likely to ...
Views: 8090 - Discover How to Recover Your Relationship after a Break: How to Repair Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Michael BradWhen a good relationship ends, it is very painful and more so if it is a marriage relationship. When this happens, we experience a void in our life and get a feeling of insecurity. For some it could also be a very traumatic experience. When you feel the problems in the relationship are ...
Views: 959 - Division of Property in Santa Clara County Divorce Cases - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Tom StutzmanWhen you and your spouse pursue divorce you should retain a good and experienced divorce attorney who will guide you through the entire divorce process from beginning to end. The Law Offices of Thomas Chase Stutzman, A Professional Corporation, has been helping people navigate through the ...
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