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- How To Fix Your Relationship With Your Girlfriend: How To Fix A Relationship In Trouble - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Michael BradHow To Fix Your Relationship With Your Girlfriend: How To Fix A Relationship In Trouble Relationship repair is not easy. Part of this is because while dealing with a relationship that has gone south, one get depressed which can lead to not only anxiety but maybe something even worse, ...
Views: 2250 - My Husband Hates Me Because I Cheated: I Cheated On My Husband He Won't Forgive Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Hates Me Because I Cheated: I Cheated On My Husband He Won't Forgive Me Trust In a marriage is definitely one of the ways to sustain a long lasting relationship. The trust between husband and wife is broken when one party cheats on the other. However, this does not mean the ...
Views: 2245 - Making Sweet Love To My Husband: How To Make Your Husband Happy In Bed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMaking Sweet Love To My Husband: How To Make Your Husband Happy In Bed It can be very beneficial for your marriage if you know how to make your husband happy in bed. After the start of the marriage, things slowly start going down, and this is especially the case in the sexuality department. ...
Views: 2243 - I Can't Stand My Husband's Family: What To Do When You Can't Stand Your In Laws - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Jennifer SageI Can't Stand My Husband's Family: What To Do When You Can't Stand Your In Laws The issue of in-laws is one which many wives wish did not exist in marriage. This is because it is the bane of many ailing marriages. Many daughters-in-law tend to dislike their mothers-in-law and very few ...
Views: 2241 - I Want To Call My Ex Boyfriend - Should I Call My Ex Boyfriend? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeFeeling regret about anything is never an easy thing. When that regret is tied to a long term relationship it's a horrible feeling. In the heat of the moment, we may find ourselves in a position where we feel a break up is in order. That's until we realize that the man we love has just walked ...
Views: 2239 - Abusive Relationships: Why Does Abuse Make People Feel Uncertain? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the consequences of abuse, there are many and some will be more severe than others. One of these consequences is that it usually creates uncertainty in the victim. And this has the potential to create all kinds of problems, because to the degree that one feels uncertain ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - Adult Children of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Randi FineA Preview From Randi G. Fine’s Upcoming Book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: Surviving Pathological Narcissistic Abuse This is copyrighted material. It may not be reprinted, or used in whole or part by anyone other than the author. As an Adult Child of Narcissistic Abuse you can learn ...
Views: 2237 - Mind Technology Offers Hope, Healing and Empowerment for Abuse Survivors - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitAbuse of any kind is one of the most tragic aspects of the human condition. Whether verbal, physical or sexual, abuse degrades the victim and burdens the person with a lifelong load of fear and guilt. Psychology can only go so far. Despite years of therapy and support groups, childhood abuse ...
Views: 2234 - Malicious Divorce Syndrome: How to manage - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetDespite years researching and treating this topic, I find it to be poorly understood but extremely destructive both to parents and to children of divorce. Parents who have lost their child through alienation have sometimes described it as worse than the death of their child because, for the ...
Views: 2231(9 votes) - My Ex Boyfriend Doesn't Text Me Back! Tips to Get a Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Patrick UadialeYou've been dealing with so many things since the break up, haven't you? You have to juggle the sadness, with the loneliness with the apprehension that comes with not knowing what your future holds. You miss your ex and you feel compelled at times to tell him as much, don't you? Maybe it's in ...
Views: 2229 - Separated Husband Won't Talk To Me: My Husband Doesn't Want To See or Talk To Me During Our Separation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaSeparated Husband Won't Talk To Me: My Husband Doesn't Want To See or Talk To Me During Our Separation The hectic modern life often makes us oblivious to the needs and desires of our spouse. This is the main reason that most marriages fall apart these days. The one thing that you must ...
Views: 2228 - I'm In a Relationship but I Miss My Ex Girlfriend: I Still Love My Ex Girlfriend but I Have a Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaI'm In a Relationship but I Miss My Ex Girlfriend: I Still Love My Ex Girlfriend but I Have a Girlfriend If "I miss my ex girlfriend," has become your constant refrain, it is a sign that you need to get on with your life. However hard coping with the depression that follows the end of the ...
Views: 2225 - He Broke My Heart and Doesn't Care: Why Do Guys Act Like They Don't Care After A Break Up - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieHe Broke My Heart and Doesn't Care: Why Do Guys Act Like They Don't Care After A Break Up The love of your life has broken up with you and left a hole in your heart. Where there once was love there is now a very real pain. Do you want to know how to ease that pain of your broken ...
Views: 2223 - How To Rebuild Your Marriage During A Separation: We're Separated But I Want To Save My Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Rebuild Your Marriage During A Separation: We're Separated But I Want To Save My Marriage For one reason or another, sometimes a marriage just doesn't work out. Whether it was because you didn't really know the person before you married them, or whether it was because you got married ...
Views: 2221 - Bullying: Why Do Some People Bully Others? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn one form or another and under one name of another; bullying has been around for a very long time. And it is not limited to a specific environment and neither is it only experienced by a certain type of person. Human beings of all backgrounds can come face to face with this type of ...
Views: 2218 - Why Is My Ex So Cold and Heartless: Why Is My Ex So Cold and Distant - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaWhy Is My Ex So Cold and Heartless: Why Is My Ex So Cold and Distant In the aftermath of a breakup, you may notice that it is going to seem impossible to have an open discussion and really talk to your ex. No doubt, you are being met with a lot of resistance to sit down and really talk things ...
Views: 2216 - How To Make Husband Happy When Angry: What To Do When Husband Is Angry With You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenHow To Make Husband Happy When Angry: What To Do When Husband Is Angry With You Are you still at a loss as to how to make your husband happy? You notice him being a little indifferent and there seems to be a feeling of coldness that you can sense in him, but then you are afraid to ask not ...
Views: 2215 - Parental Alienation Syndrome and the law of gravity - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Les LinetParental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) has, to date, not been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and is not widely accepted in United States courts. Even after it might be included in the diagnostic manual, courtroom arguments will likely continue for decades – ...
Views: 2215(5 votes) - I Resent My Husband For Not Making Enough Money: My Husband Does Not Make Enough Money - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Colten ReeseI Resent My Husband For Not Making Enough Money: My Husband Does Not Make Enough Money Most people grow up in families where no one talks about money. People may argue about money: He doesn't make enough or she spends too much. However, there generally is no real education about what role ...
Views: 2214 - ANGER and our DARK SIDE ~ Do Not Fear It ~ Embrace It - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachAnger and Our Dark Side ~ A force to be Reckoned With In my first book, Lessons for an Urban Goddess, I describe the importance of being in touch with both the light and dark sides of our nature. In order to live your life authentically and mindfully, it is imperative to regulate the ...
Views: 2211(1 vote) - My Ex Boyfriend Keeps Looking At Me: What Does It Mean When Your Ex Looks At You - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Boyfriend Keeps Looking At Me: What Does It Mean When Your Ex Looks At You You are probably asking "does my ex boyfriend still love me?" What is the likelihood he wants to reunite? Winning back your ex boyfriend and beginning a relationship all over with him is possible. You just have ...
Views: 2210 - I'm Obsessed With My Ex Boyfriend: Obsessed With Getting My Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Michael BradI'm Obsessed With My Ex Boyfriend: Obsessed With Getting My Ex Back If you and your ex have broken up and you are still in love but you don't think your ex is, it's a tough situation. Especially when your ex is the one who ended the relationship. And while your ex may claim to not be in love ...
Views: 2203 - Body-Shaming: Why Do Some People Who Exercise Shame People Who Don't? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, a gym membership was not something that many people had, and while this was partly because of the cost, it was also due to the fact that there wasn’t as much pressure on people to exercise. This is not to say that people have only recently been encouraged to exercise; what it comes ...
Views: 2202 - I Left My Husband but It Was A Mistake: My Biggest Mistake Was Leaving My Husband - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaI Left My Husband but It Was A Mistake: My Biggest Mistake Was Leaving My Husband Just the thought of being separated from someone you thought would be with you for a lifetime and someone you thought you'd grow old with could bring a rush of hurt and pain, more so when it all happens to you. ...
Views: 2201 - I Broke Up With My Boyfriend and He Didn't Say Anything: I Broke Up With Him and He Didn't Respond - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieI Broke Up With My Boyfriend and He Didn't Say Anything: I Broke Up With Him and He Didn't Respond Everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives. Many of us make mistakes in our love lives. If you are a woman who has broke up with your boyfriend only to discover he's actually the guy ...
Views: 2199 - Live with an alcoholic – you need to take time out for you. - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from John McMahonPeople who live with an alcoholic have a tendency to spend a considerable amount (if not all) of their time trying to manage the alcoholic. They are trying to anticipate whether he will drink, when, how much and what the outcome will be. Or if he has already started drinking then they are ...
Views: 2199 - Narcissistic Triangulation Sabotages Sibling Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineNarcissistic Parents Divide Their Children Through Triangulation Conflict is a normal part of family dynamics. The fact that a family argues from time to time does not make it a dysfunctional family unit. What makes a family dysfunctional is the emotional pain and confusion that prevails ...
Views: 2199 - How To Successfully Get Back Together After A Break-Up: We Broke Up And Got Back Together - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael BradHow To Successfully Get Back Together After A Break-Up: We Broke Up And Got Back Together The process of getting back together after a break up is a very delicate issue and one that you need to tackle carefully in order to succeed. Many relationships go through break ups every day, however a ...
Views: 2197 - Relationships: Do Some People like Being Controlled? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the common challenges in relationships and a challenge that has existed throughout time is that of control. This can be something that is fairly subtle and anything but overwhelming. And then it can be so extreme, that one’s whole life is taken over by another person’s control. So ...
Views: 2193 - My Husband Says His Feelings about Me Have Changed: My Husband Has Lost Feelings for Me - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says His Feelings about Me Have Changed: My Husband Has Lost Feelings for Me When your husband is falling out of love with you, making him love you again can seem very hard. "How do I avoid a divorce, then?" I hear you asking. And yes, it can be hard. However, it can be done if you ...
Views: 2188 - My Husband Ignores Me When I Talk To Him: My Husband Doesn't Answer Me - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Ignores Me When I Talk To Him: My Husband Doesn't Answer Me Communication is very important in marriage. It is important for spouse to share their thoughts, feelings and be sensitive to each other's needs. The main cause for breakup in communication is usually a lack of ...
Views: 2187 - Me and My Husband Have Nothing To Talk About: When Couples Don't Have Anything To Talk About - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMe and My Husband Have Nothing To Talk About: When Couples Don't Have Anything To Talk About This happens to most of us. Even those believing themselves to be compatible still found themselves facing this communication breakdown problem when they least expect it. They think they know their ...
Views: 2185 - How to Make Your Ex Miss You & Want You Back - They Need to Have a Solid Reason to Miss You! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Patrick UadialeIt's hard to let go of a relationship when you're still in love with your ex. It's common to be constantly thinking of your ex during these times but how can you make your ex miss you and more important, how can you make your ex want you back? Even if your ex is not talking to you or perhaps ...
Views: 2181 - Seeing My Ex With Someone Else Kills Me: How To Act When You See Your Ex With Someone Else - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenSeeing My Ex With Someone Else Kills Me: How To Act When You See Your Ex With Someone Else It is extremely hard to see your ex with someone else, and you are probably raging with jealousy, hurt and many other emotions. The hardest thing to see is your love with someone else, and a lot of ...
Views: 2180 - Am I Manipulating My Narcissist? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" All told, there are three ways to manipulate the narcissist: (1) To withhold narcissistic supply from him until he comes, hat in hand, begging for more and then you can name your price and dictate terms; (2) To ...
Views: 2177 - My Husband Opposes Everything I Say: How To Deal With Argumentative Spouse - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Opposes Everything I Say: How To Deal With Argumentative Spouse It is important to communicate with "I" messages for the obvious reasons. The most immediately obvious advantage is that "I" messages are not as likely to elicit defensiveness. With this communication change, we are ...
Views: 2175 - My Husband Makes Me Feel Like An Inconvenience: Tips On Coping When Your Husband Says He's No Longer In Love - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Makes Me Feel Like An Inconvenience: Tips On Coping When Your Husband Says He's No Longer In Love I have been receiving emails asking about "ways to make my husband love me again" and most of the women wanted almost the same thing from their husband. They wanted to have more of ...
Views: 2174 - Learning To Tell Yourself The Truth - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Aesha Adams-RobertsThe pain was almost too much to handle. I didn’t know how I got here. Was he the same man who wined and dined me, proposed to me, loved me? How could he be hurting me like this? “I have a certain way I want my fiancé to look,” he said. I looked at my outfit. The bright colors I had ...
Views: 2172 - Stop Smoking Hypnosis with EFT Most Effective to Overcome Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Annalena Gulliksson-CavalloTHE POWER OF TAPPING I became interested in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) a few years ago when one of my clients developed lower back pain, which he believed was due to stress and incorrect posture. He had difficulty moving and even though the discomfort decreased after seeing a ...
Views: 2172(1 vote) - ARE YOU DEALING WITH A NARCISSIST? RED FLAGS & HOW TO COPE... - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachAre you dealing with a Narcissist? RED FLAGS & HOW TO COPE From the books: The Urban Goddess Lesson~How to Spot the Bad Boys and Lessons for an Urban Goddess Are you dealing with a true Narcissist? If you believe that you may have a Narcissist in your life, there are specific traits ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - My Husband Is Too Needy: Husband Wants All My Attention - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Husband Is Too Needy: Husband Wants All My Attention If you have been living with a jealous partner for any length of time, you are probably tired of constantly explaining and defending yourself, especially if you are innocent of the charges that you are cheating. Jealousy in a ...
Views: 2170 - Should a Relationship End Even If You Still Love Each Other? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Joyce SorianoThere will always be a pain in 'goodbyes'. No matter how much we seem to understand everything, it breaks our hearts to ever see anything beautiful die. It seems we weren't really made for sad endings, or any kind of parting. And yet it is only by allowing some things to end could we ever ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - How to Control Possessiveness in Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Ovidiu DotPossessiveness can be a bad habit for either partner, male or female. I’ll use the masculine pronoun here, just to make it easy to read. So, what is possessiveness in a relationship? A desire to dominate your mate, an attitude that says: nothing moves without my approval. To be possessive means ...
Views: 2169 - Respect, Elders and Elder Spirits - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkThis writing was first placed on the internet by me in 1996. I feel this writing is more relevant now. So I am placing it here for further contemplation. This is a spiritual writing and is meant to be read a minimum of four times. This is only a partial teaching of the wisdom of Respect. ...
Views: 2169(2 votes) - How Do I Know If My Wife Doesn't Love Me Anymore: Does My Wife Love Me Signs - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2018 from Henry JosephHow Do I Know If My Wife Doesn't Love Me Anymore: Does My Wife Love Me Signs You think you're able to read your wife's mind pretty well after all these years, right? Any man who answers that question with a resounding and firm "yes" is a rarity. Most married men will confess that they often ...
Views: 2168 - Wife Ignores Me For Days: How To React To Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2018 from Henry JosephWife Ignores Me For Days: How To React To Silent Treatment Your wife ignores you. It drives you crazy. You may be talking to her and then at some point you realize that she's off in her own little world and hasn't heard a word you said. Or perhaps you call her trying to firm up your evening ...
Views: 2158 - Child Abuse: What Happens When A Child Is Invalidated? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to raising a child that is mentally and emotionally healthy and has a strong sense of self, it is imperative that they are validated. This is not to say that they have to be validated at all times in order to become a functional adult, but in most cases, it is vital that this ...
Views: 2156(2 votes) - My Husband's Drinking Is Ruining Our Marriage: How To Talk To Your Husband About His Drinking - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband's Drinking Is Ruining Our Marriage: How To Talk To Your Husband About His Drinking As much as men take pride in their habits, there are a lot that we need to change. For instance, men take pride in saying that they are the "hardest" drinkers on this planet. Someone mentions that to ...
Views: 2156 - Family: Are Family A Gift Or A Curse? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some families in the world that are filled with love and connection. These families’ work together, to support and assist each other and not because they have to; but because they want to. To them, family means much more than just a word or the DNA that may connect them to each ...
Views: 2154 - My Ex Texted Me How Are You Doing: My Ex Texted Me To See How I Was Doing - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Texted Me How Are You Doing: My Ex Texted Me To See How I Was Doing A break up phase is perhaps very difficult to pass through for every couple. However many couples have reunited, even after not seeing each other for some while. In such a tricky situation, you would want to know if ...
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