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- Tall, Dark and Dangerous - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Susan GreenI remember the first time I saw him. I had just turned 18 and was at my first, yes my first, boy girl party. He was tall dark and very handsome and he oozed confidence. I was shy and a bit of a wallflower, but he wandered over and asked me my name. From that day on we would be inseparable. My ...
Views: 2380(1 vote) - Parental Alienation Syndrome: The Controversy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome women’s groups have denounced and denied the existence of Parental Alienation Syndrome, claiming it is a ploy by men to use against women. The claim that PAS has not been accepted in U.S. courts of law is not true. Although there are judges who have not recognized Parental Alienation ...
Views: 2379(6 votes) - My Husband Is Obese and Refuses To Lose Weight: How To Deal With Overweight Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Husband Is Obese and Refuses To Lose Weight: How To Deal With Overweight Spouse I really didn't mean to be devious. I was worried about his health and mine. I finally went cold turkey and gave up my two pack-a-day cigarette habit and put on 40 lbs. He weighed 241 lbs. and tried every diet ...
Views: 2378 - I Got Married Too Young and Now I Regret It: Advice for People Who Marry Young - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Jennifer SageI Got Married Too Young and Now I Regret It: Advice for People Who Marry Young If you married young, you're probably sick and tired of hearing about how you should have waited. There is a reason that older folks are quick to let you know why it's important to wait - but that doesn't mean ...
Views: 2376 - Will He Come Back If I Leave Him Alone: If He Loves You He Will Come Back No Matter What - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieWill He Come Back If I Leave Him Alone: If He Loves You He Will Come Back No Matter What The person you love the most in the whole world has walked out on you and you are understandably totally devastated. You want your ex boyfriend to come back to you - you want things to be the way they ...
Views: 2371 - ***Hanes Rejects Sheen~Sort Of - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Teagin Maddox,On January 6, 2010, HANES dropped Charlie Sheen as their advertising star. Yeah HANES! I am going to stock up on tighty-whities just to show my support for your decision to ditch the disordered wife-beater who has a history of disgraces against women. This deserves attention as the message ...
Views: 2370(4 votes) - Husband Always Leaves When We Fight: Leaving House After A Fight - How Often Does A Healthy Couple Fight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHusband Always Leaves When We Fight: Leaving House After A Fight - How Often Does A Healthy Couple Fight Marriage is just like any other relationship that has many issues to be resolved. Couples argue for so many reasons. One may be the fault of the other, while sometimes it is simply because ...
Views: 2368 - Child Abuse: Why Are Some People Not Believed When They Talk About Being Abused? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has been abused as a child they have already gone through enough, without having to prolong the pain of what happened. However, there are certain things that can add to this pain and one of these things is when one finds that the people around them don’t believe them or it could ...
Views: 2362 - How To Get Her Interested Again: How To Get A Girl Back Who Lost Feelings For You - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Lyra NoaHow To Get Her Interested Again: How To Get A Girl Back Who Lost Feelings For You You want to get her interested again. Perhaps you and your girlfriend broke up recently or the split happened months ago and you're just now coming to the realization of how special she really was. Regardless, ...
Views: 2361 - How Can I Fix My Broken Relationship With My Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Franklin FashayaA relationship gets broken when the parties involved no longer see the need to continue especially when the relationship has been subject to incessant conflict, bickering and all manner of abuse. However, no relationship is perfect thus, it is expected that there will be diverse issues ranging ...
Views: 2359 - Signs Your Spouse Is Planning A Divorce: Signs Your Husband Is Planning To Leave You - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesSigns Your Spouse Is Planning A Divorce: Signs Your Husband Is Planning To Leave You I recently received an email from a woman who said she was feeling severe distance from her husband. She asked me to tell her the "signs" that would warn her that her husband wanted a divorce. I answered by ...
Views: 2359 - Slept With My Ex Now He's Ignoring Me: Slept With My Ex and Now He Won't Talk To Me - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Amora StevieSlept With My Ex Now He's Ignoring Me: Slept With My Ex and Now He Won't Talk To Me When you want to get back with him or her, sex with your ex is perhaps the WORST way to go about doing it. The last thing you want to do is rebuild a relationship, and that relationship be purely physical and ...
Views: 2357 - Cancer daily horoscope: A real help for Cancerians - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Amyas LucettaCancer is the fourth Zodiac sign represented by Crab. People born from June 22nd to July 22nd are called Cancerians. These people are caring, protective, emotional and sympathetic. They are imaginative to think beyond the horizon and confident enough to make their dreams come true. Cancerians ...
Views: 2352 - How To Be A Submissive Wife: A Wife Should Submit To Her Husband - The Necessity For Submission In Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Jennifer SageHow To Be A Submissive Wife: A Wife Should Submit To Her Husband - The Necessity For Submission In Marriage Submission is to agree with, accept or yield to an authority, usually a higher authority. Submission, within the context of marriage, is the means by which a woman aligns herself with ...
Views: 2349 - 3 POWERFUL WAYS TO OVERCOME COVERT EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2018 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachCovert Emotional Manipulation can be crazy-making. It is often subtle, intermittent and doesn't come with any warning signs early on. It is often after many months or years, you may begin to "catch on" that you are being covertly emotionally manipulated! You may begin to doubt your ...
Views: 2343(1 vote) - My Husband Won't Talk To Me After A Fight: After An Argument Comes Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Wont Talk To Me After A Fight: After An Argument Comes Silent Treatment While conflict in marriage is inevitable, fighting is optional. The secret is in how you approach and handle the conflict. It can make the difference between a really great relationship and a breakup looking ...
Views: 2343 - I Pushed Him Away and Now I Regret It: I Pushed Him Away and Now I Want Him Back - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenI Pushed Him Away and Now I Regret It: I Pushed Him Away and Now I Want Him Back You must have the courage to get your boy back after you dumped him in the first place. The reason you decided to dump your boyfriend might be that you just found a small fault from him which however made you so ...
Views: 2342 - My Wife Is Never In The Mood Anymore: My Wife Never Wants To Make Love - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Wife Is Never In The Mood Anymore: My Wife Never Wants To Make Love Following are 5 ways you can stir up sexual thoughts in your wife's mind: 1. Touch your skin to her skin in unusual and different ways. For example, while facing your wife, connect the area between your wrist and your ...
Views: 2338 - How To Deal With A Control Freak Wife: How To Stop Controlling Behavior In Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Jennifer SageHow To Deal With A Control Freak Wife: How To Stop Controlling Behavior In Marriage A healthy marriage involves a couple who comes together as one, but retain their independent identities in the context of a unified relationship. Unfortunately, in an unhealthy relationship, usually the ...
Views: 2336 - Emotional Neglect In Marriage: Emotional Abandonment Shut Out By Your Spouse - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyEmotional Neglect In Marriage: Emotional Abandonment Shut Out By Your Spouse If a healthy intimate relationship is to stay that way, there has to be an abundance of emotional and physical intimacy in that relationship. But what is the connection between the two? Is one a pre-requisite of ...
Views: 2333 - How To Understand Husband Behavior: How To Understand Husband Psychology - Understanding Your Husband - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Understand Husband Behavior: How To Understand Husband Psychology - Understanding Your Husband Whether you have been married for 2 days or 20 years, understanding your husband can be a challenge, to say the least. It's not that he is overly complicated it's probably that he doesn't ...
Views: 2327 - I Cheated On My Husband How Do I Fix It: Can A Marriage Go Back To Normal After Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenI Cheated On My Husband How Do I Fix It: Can A Marriage Go Back To Normal After Cheating "I cheated on my husband! How do I fix this now?" It's a sobering experience to hear yourself saying this. We're all so accustomed to hearing about men who are unfaithful to their wives. When you're a ...
Views: 2327 - My Ex Slept With Someone Else: My Ex Is Sleeping With Someone Else Already - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2017 from Michael BradMy Ex Slept With Someone Else: My Ex Is Sleeping With Someone Else Already Have a cheating ex you'd like back? Think it will be impossible to work things out? Think again. Get your cheating ex back fast by putting these four principles to work for you. 1) Forgiveness is divine. When it ...
Views: 2326 - My Ex Hasn't Contacted Me In 6 Months: Haven't Heard From My Ex In 6 Months - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Hasn't Contacted Me In 6 Months: Haven't Heard From My Ex In 6 Months It happens in T.V. shows all the time, the lonely person sitting by the phone just waiting for that special someone to dial them up. That might be how you're feeling now, just hoping and praying that your ex will ...
Views: 2325 - I Think My Ex Boyfriend Is Seeing Someone Else! How to Draw Him Closer to Me Again? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeThere’s a question that I’m asked on an almost daily basis on my blog. It’s asked by women and it typically follows a rather painful break up. “I think my ex boyfriend is seeing someone else. What should I do?” You may be asking it too now that you’ve realized that your ex has moved on and is ...
Views: 2323 - My Wife Won't Forgive Me: How To Get My Wife To Forgive Me After Cheating - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Wife Won't Forgive Me: How To Get My Wife To Forgive Me After Cheating It isn't always easy figuring out how to get your wife to forgive you for cheating. Finding the right way to win her heart back fast after you've cheated on her can seem impossible at times. That doesn't make it ...
Views: 2322 - Cyberbullying - The H1N1 of Technology: Implications for Intervention - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Holli KenleyIn Part One: Cyber bullying: The H1N1 of Technology- Causation, several causal factors of cyber bullying we examined. Although the issue is extremely complex, three social norms were explored as being strong contributors to the rampant spread of this technological virus: • The anonymity of ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - My Boyfriend Wants Space How Long Should I Wait: He Wants A Break How Long Should I Give Him - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Boyfriend Wants Space How Long Should I Wait: He Wants A Break How Long Should I Give Him Your relationship has been very happy, as far as you know. You and your boyfriend have a lot of fun together and the two of you cannot seem to have enough of each other. When the two of you do argue, ...
Views: 2319 - ***CNN Missed The Point With Charlie Sheen - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Teagin Maddox,On CNN’s (HLN) SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with AJ Hammer (January 7, 2010), talking head Brooke Anderson stated: “...Charlie Sheen has had a bad boy reputation for a long time, so people aren’t shocked when he does something out of line, but, if these domestic violence allegations are true, he does need ...
Views: 2317(3 votes) - I Haven't Spoken To My Husband In A Month: How To Influence Your Husband To Talk - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenI Haven't Spoken To My Husband In A Month: How To Influence Your Husband To Talk "My husband doesn't communicate with me anymore." This is a problem a lot of wives have. It's not in men's nature to talk openly about their feelings and problems. But when this goes to the extreme and your ...
Views: 2306 - How To Deal With In Laws That Ignore You: My Mother In Law Completely Ignores Me - Living With In Laws No Privacy - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHow To Deal With In Laws That Ignore You: My Mother In Law Completely Ignores Me - Living With In Laws No Privacy Interfering in laws; they are one sure way to ruin a great relationship with your husband. And since I assume you got married to be able to stay married, then the quicker you find ...
Views: 2304 - How To Get My Ex Boyfriend to Want Me Back After A Breakup! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from John VickiI want to know how to get my ex boyfriend to want me back. Breakups are complicated, and a good number of us experience some bad ones in our lives. The depressing aspect is that not every breakup ought to be extremely bad; actually they are not supposed to be breakup in any way. It is one ...
Views: 2293 - Forgive or Not Forgive Narcissistic Abuser - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineShould Narcissistic Abusers Be Held Accountable for Their Actions? Excerpt from January 7, 2014 show on A Fine Time for Healing, Whether to Forgive or Not Forgive the Narcissistic Abuse Many recovering victims of narcissistic abuse struggle with the dilemma of whether or not to hold the ...
Views: 2292 - How To Save A Marriage That Is Falling Apart: Saving A Failing Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackAre you worried that your marriage is falling apart and you want to save a troubled relationship? Saving a failing relationship can be a real challenge and it takes love, determination and patience. If you are willing to go through the process of saving your marriage, the following tips can be ...
Views: 2292 - Regret Breaking Up With Her Months Later: Regret Breaking Up With Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaRegret Breaking Up With Her Months Later: Regret Breaking Up With Girlfriend Everyone makes mistakes now and again. Unfortunately some of those mistakes are life altering as is the case when you end a relationship and then regret it later. If you broke up with your girlfriend only to discover ...
Views: 2290 - Why She Doesn’t Leave Him - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Debra FentressShe can be the woman in the market with the bruises on her face and you look at her with pity, wondering why she stays. Or she could be the woman at gatherings who goes off by herself, seldom speaking, quietly watching—a shell of a person. She could be your sister who never wants to come to the ...
Views: 2288(1 vote) - How To Stop Name Calling In Marriage: Husband Calling Wife Names - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Jennifer SageHow To Stop Name Calling In Marriage: Husband Calling Wife Names It is your life/marriage and if you want to work to save your relationship, you are going to have to start by working on yourself. Weather you believe it right now; it does take two people to have problems in the marriage even ...
Views: 2285 - Dr. Romance on Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaAs a Psychologist, Dr. Romance knows that when we're surrounded by images of violence, it becomes "normalized" and we stop seeing it as unusual. Anyone who watches the news is becoming aware that we live in a violent society: According to the Peace Alliance: • ...
Views: 2282 - "I Admire and Support him and He Abuses Me!" - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam Vaknin“I admire and support him. I am his biggest fan. I am his right hand and one woman audience. I am his best friend and his only source of succor. Yet, he constantly humiliates and berates me and abuses me in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. What gives?” He may be a narcissist. The narcissist ...
Views: 2277 - Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Darlene LancerOur mother is our first love. She’s our introduction to life and to ourselves. She’s our lifeline to security. We initially learn about ourselves and our world through interactions with her. We naturally long for her physical and emotional sustenance, her touch, her smile, and her protection. ...
Views: 2277(2 votes) - Addressing The Types Of Gender Inequality Around The World (2): Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Dotun Adewunmi'Despite the fact that domestic violence appears to be frequent practically everywhere, it is also one of the most underreported offences' [Anna Alvazzi del Frate & Angela Patrignani (1995). Women's Victimisation In Developing Countries, Issues & Reports No 5]. Regardless of the fact that it ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - How to Forget Someone Who Doesn’t Love You – Save Yourself With These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonIf someone loves you then they do. If they don’t then they don’t. That’s it. However, it is utterly painful to forget someone who doesn’t love you. It’s hard to see that your LOVE is not returning the feelings to you. I was in the same situation. I felt a lot for her but she always ...
Views: 2273(1 vote) - What To Say When Your Ex Calls You: When An Ex Calls To Check On You - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Michael BradWhat To Say When Your Ex Calls You: When An Ex Calls To Check On You There is no one thing that you can say that will make your ex girlfriend come back to you. You have to understand that there are a few things that you will have to say and some words that you will have to put in action if ...
Views: 2266 - My Wife Hates Me and Wants a Divorce: My Wife Hates Me and Wants to Leave - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Wife Hates Me and Wants a Divorce: My Wife Hates Me and Wants to Leave Needless to say, realizing that your wife does not love you anymore, can be crushing. However, instead of letting yourself fall into depression, you can have a more constructive approach to the problem. This article ...
Views: 2264 - Signs That Your Ex Still Loves You - Know Your Ex's True Feelings For You - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeBreak ups can leave us totally shocked however more upsetting than the failed relationship itself is speculating and seeking signs that your ex still loves you. After a break up, one of the most frequent questions we ask ourselves is if our ex is still interested in us why did they decide to ...
Views: 2264 - Husband Does Nothing For Me: I Do Everything For My Husband And He Does Nothing For Me - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Jennifer SageHusband Does Nothing For Me: I Do Everything For My Husband And He Does Nothing For Me After years of working with couples, I am still amazed at how very hard we make it for our partners to give us what we want. When we protect our vulnerabilities with self-obsession, usually in the form of ...
Views: 2262 - Husband Never Says Anything Nice: Husband Compliments Everyone but Me - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2018 from Jennifer SageHusband Never Says Anything Nice: Husband Compliments Everyone but Me Every marriage needs a healthy dose of on-going romance to add spice, delight, and fun to the relationship. It's not enough to just start out with a sizzling romance. You have to find a way to keep the romance alive as the ...
Views: 2261 - My Girlfriend Suddenly Stopped Communicating With Me: Why Did She Suddenly Stop Texting Me - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Amora StevieMy Girlfriend Suddenly Stopped Communicating With Me: Why Did She Suddenly Stop Texting Me Your girlfriend has stopped talking to you. For a few moments this may seem like something of a blessing, particularly if it comes in the middle of a heated discussion. Any other time it's going to ...
Views: 2261 - 589 How To Get Your Ex Attention - How To Make Your Ex Beg For Your Attention - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Michael UadialeHow To Get Your Ex Attention? So you are sick and tired of your ex acting as if you don't exist. You know your ex sees you, but they don't seem to notice you enough to want you back. Crushed, you try harder and harder, only to find your ex still having no response. Let's stop this game right ...
Views: 2257 - Ex Boyfriend's New Girlfriend Is Jealous Of Me: Ex Boyfriend's New Girlfriend Hates Me - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenEx Boyfriend's New Girlfriend Is Jealous Of Me: Ex Boyfriend's New Girlfriend Hates Me Your heart feels lighter, you smile to yourself all day long and the sensation of butterflies fluttering in your stomach overwhelms you. These are some of the most wonderful experiences to feel especially ...
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