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- Twenty Questions Identify Codependency Issues - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineIs Codependency a Problem in Your Life and in Your Relationships? Take the Quiz To find out if codependency is a problem in your life, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions: Do you put others’ feelings, desires and needs before your own? Are you drawn to ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - How To Make Him Miss Me And Call Me - I Miss My Ex So Much But He Hates Me - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeNot many people can fall in and out of love easily without having hard feelings. Feelings cannot be controlled, but only suppressed. However, suppressing our feelings, especially bad ones like hurt, anger, envy can lead to irrational judgement. When a woman falls out of love, she too, may go ...
Views: 1769 - My Wife Is Emotionally Unavailable: How To Connect With An Emotionally Absent Spouse - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Wife Is Emotionally Unavailable: How To Connect With An Emotionally Absent Spouse Your wife is emotionally unavailable. She's built a wall around herself and try as you might you can't get over it. You miss feeling close to her. Now it seems that you two are living more like strangers in ...
Views: 1765 - I Want My Ex Boyfriend to Miss Me - Ways to Make Him Realize How Much He Still Loves You - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Patrick Uadiale"I want my ex boyfriend to miss me." Have you said that recently? Do you wish for nothing more than a second chance with your ex? Sadly, many women feel exactly the same way you do. Going through a break up is hard enough. It's overwhelming when you are still in love with your boyfriend. It's ...
Views: 1758 - Why and How to Grow Wings - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciI read a while ago, and found it applicable to many areas of our life, that we can handle as much as the span of your wings. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that God, the Universe, doesn’t bestow (good or bad) onto you more than you can handle? We can use this concept well in our growth, ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - My Husband Lies and Hides Things From Me: What To Do When Your Husband Lies To You All Time - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Husband Lies and Hides Things From Me: What To Do When Your Husband Lies To You All Time As a woman, you have to realize that men in general do not know how to be intimate. I am not talking about intimacy in the physical sense. Though sometimes this can be mistaken for real intimacy. By ...
Views: 1756 - A Closer Look at Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Diane BabcockA stagnant stigma Let us take good look at the stagnant stigma surrounding abuse and see abuse for what it really is: an oppressed, suppressed, repressed mighty universal power that has been stolen – mostly feminine. Now look closer. It takes extraordinary resilience and endurance to ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - My Husband Said I Make Him Unhappy: Husband Is Miserable With Me - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Said I Make Him Unhappy: Husband Is Miserable With Me So, you want to learn how to keep your husband happy. It is equally important that both of you know how to make each other happy and not only on one side. Let's look at some things that we can do in order to keep your husband ...
Views: 1755 - Domestic Abuse: What Everyone Needs to Know - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Janet PfeifferDomestic abuse is one of the most serious epidemics modern society faces today. With 1/3 of all women reporting incidences of violence in the home and/or in intimate relationships (this does not reflect the numbers that go unreported nor those of men being abused), no socio-economic group, ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Don’t Love Me to Death, Love Me to Life Let Me Leave - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sebastian K. YoungWomen beware of men who feel inferior to you. Men that feel like they are inferior are deadly and their thinking process can be very twisted. It does not take much to set them off because they have a hairline trigger mindset. The inferior man always thinks that everyone is against him. They are ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - Ten Tips Prevent Narcissistic Re-victimization - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTen Ways to Prevent Narcissistic Re-victimization One of the greatest fears of those in recovery from narcissistic abuse is re-victimization. People feel powerless against the covert mind control used by narcissists to trap unknowing victims. Knowledge is power. Awareness is protection. ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - How to get back your Boyfriend through Text Messages - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaLosing your boyfriend can be very painful and difficult to cope especially if you genuinely loved him. Forgetting the sweet memories is even more difficult. Worse still, it’s wrenching to discover you lost him to a close friend or someone you know or even someone you consider not his type. Your ...
Views: 1748 - My Husband Hates Me and I Don't Know Why: My Husband Hates Me What Do I Do - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Hates Me and I Don't Know Why: My Husband Hates Me What Do I Do There comes a time in every relationship where the feelings that you had for each other changed into something else. Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. When you feel like your husband doesn't love you anymore, ...
Views: 1746 - Out Of The Darkness, Into The Light - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ivette AttaudWe all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light. ~Earl Nightingale I lived in Darkness for almost eighteen years with Fear, Anger, Isolation, Loneliness, Embarrassment and Denial as my roommates, and they all F A I L E D me. Fear took away my voice ...
Views: 1743 - My Ex Has A New Girlfriend Does He Miss Me: Does My Ex Boyfriend Still Love Me If He Has A New Girlfriend - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Has A New Girlfriend Does He Miss Me: Does My Ex Boyfriend Still Love Me If He Has A New Girlfriend It's not too late to win your lovely ex-back! Do you want to find how to get your ex-husband truly back in your life? You can discover how to make your ex start CRAVING you again and ...
Views: 1738 - Should I Wish My Ex Happy Birthday If I Want Him / Her Back: Should I Call My Ex On His / Her Birthday - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenShould I Wish My Ex Happy Birthday If I Want Him / Her Back: Should I Call My Ex On His / Her Birthday Should I wish my ex a happy birthday, or not? Good question. I think the answer has to be based on the answer to a second question which you need to ask yourself: "Does my ex hate ...
Views: 1738 - Post Divorce Dating - for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeIt is very difficult making the transition from married to single. Post Divorce trauma can take years to overcome without the help of a coach or counsellor. Many people handle the emotions and rejection by withdrawing. Others step out into dating, often for the wrong reason. They are trying to ...
Views: 1737(3 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Attract People Who Can't Love Them? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people will only know what it feels like to be with someone who can love them, there are going to be other people who only know what it feels like to be with someone who can’t love them. And this is going to mean that each person has a radically different experience on this ...
Views: 1732 - Second Chance at Love with an Ex: Reuniting With a Past Love - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Michael BradLooking for a second chance love relationship? If you are very serious about the love you want to get a second chance for, and are in the belief that you feel this "love" is the one for you, and no other! To the extent that you are "soul mates" and the pain you are going through is so ...
Views: 1732 - My Husband Makes Me Cry Everyday: My Husband Yells At Me When I Cry - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Makes Me Cry Everyday: My Husband Yells At Me When I Cry The question of whether you can do anything when your husband does not love you anymore is like wanting to know whether the spilled toothpaste can be put back in the tube! Love is one of the most fragile emotions which once ...
Views: 1731 - My Husband Puts Me Down In Front Of His Family: When Your Husband Puts You Down - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Puts Me Down In Front Of His Family: When Your Husband Puts You Down Some words have fangs. Among the sharpest are those classified as negative labeling. Negative labels come in the form of adjectives: "You're lazy, selfish, unreasonable, insensitive, etc.," and also in nouns: ...
Views: 1727 - False Beliefs - Part 1 - It's My Fault! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Rachel GrantToday, as we explore some of the false beliefs or stories that result from trauma, bad experiences or abuse, we need to pay particular attention to two of the most common stories that often show up. These particular false beliefs provided, in the moment, protection and helped us survive the ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - How To Fix A Relationship After Taking A Break: How To Rekindle A Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Michael BradHow To Fix A Relationship After Taking A Break: How To Rekindle A Relationship Ok, OK they're not actually magic but if you're trying to get your ex back then you need to know how to use these words to accomplish your goal. It's not a few individual words but rather choosing the right words ...
Views: 1726 - Ex Boyfriend Says He Misses Me Then Ignores Me: Ex Reached Out To Me Then Stopped - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Amora StevieEx Boyfriend Says He Misses Me Then Ignores Me: Ex Reached Out To Me Then Stopped Nobody can deny that you are stuck in a very tough situation if your ex boyfriend ignores you even if you are interested in him and want to get back together. It is quite natural that a woman keeps calling ...
Views: 1724 - How To Get A Second Chance With Your Ex Girlfriend: Convince Her To Give You Another Chance - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHow To Get A Second Chance With Your Ex Girlfriend: Convince Her To Give You Another Chance When a relationship comes to a sudden end, sometimes it feels like it is not real or it is not really the end especially when the relationship has many good memories. There are men who are in denial ...
Views: 1721 - Husbands Family Doesn't Like Me: My Husband Family Hates Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHusbands Family Doesn't Like Me: My Husband Family Hates Me One of the top three reasons listed for marital problems is trouble with in-laws. Dealing with in-laws doesn't have to be that way if you have some basic rules in place from the beginning. You don't want the in-laws to become ...
Views: 1721 - Separated Husband Wants To Be Friends: My Husband Only Wants to Act like My Friend While We're Separated - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleySeparated Husband Wants To Be Friends: My Husband Only Wants to Act like My Friend While We're Separated Is separation good for marriage? The answer to this question is much simpler than you think. That's not to say that making the decision and taking the necessary steps is easy. If your ...
Views: 1721 - Dr. Romance: Is your Partner too Selfish? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Tina TessinaRelationships: 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 attractive get far more dates, but don't seem as able to close the ...
Views: 1716(4 votes) - Tired Of My Husband Attitude: My Husband Always Has An Attitude With Me - Husband Attitude Problem - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenTired Of My Husband Attitude: My Husband Always Has An Attitude With Me - Husband Attitude Problem Conflict is good for relationships provided the couple can come to a solution so that both of them feel heard and understood. In a relationship there are two unique individuals with different ...
Views: 1716 - How to heal from an abusive relationship. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Heather WattersHealing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn how you can start the healing process to become a better you! Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - My Husband Says I'm Boring: Why Husbands Get Bored with Wives after marriage - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Says I'm Boring: Why Husbands Get Bored with Wives after marriage Although a divorce is - or at least shouldn't be - a goal by itself, it is a fact that more than 50 percent of our marriages end this way. Here are a few tips to save your marriage. You can find more tips by ...
Views: 1715 - Child Abuse Prevention Month: Prevention and Education Resources - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa SiegleApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month in the US, where 906,000 children are victims of abuse or neglect every year. Risk factors include family history of abuse, stress and lack of support, alcohol or drug abuse, and domestic violence. The majority of children in out-of-home care are victims ...
Views: 1714(3 votes) - Do Couples Get Back Together? Breaking Up and Getting Back Together - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Michael BradVarious factors are responsible for the possibility of couples getting back together or not. You can't rely on a set percentage here. In fact, you can't make it work for the second time without following a specific formula. One of the biggest factors is the individual people involved in the ...
Views: 1714 - How To Make My Husband Value Me: How To Make Husband Realise Your Importance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Henry JosephHow To Make My Husband Value Me: How To Make Husband Realise Your Importance Love can be fleeting. That fact alone is disheartening when you meet and fall in love with a man. Finding someone that you truly adore is rare and naturally you want to do whatever you can to ensure that he'll stay ...
Views: 1714 - Can You Convince a Man to Get Married: How to Get a Guy to Marry You - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Banks RobertCan you convince a man to get married? The quick answer to that question is, yes, you can. The caveat to the answer is why would you want to? If you desperately want a commitment from your man and he's resistant to that, pushing him to get married to you is only going to result in you forever ...
Views: 1712 - How do I Handle Jealousy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from cedric riceJealousy is the result of our feelings when we have a personal problem with a possession, or a perceived possession, or position that another person has. The jealous man or woman may feel that he or she is more deserving of the possession and has more ownership rights. In my opinion the ...
Views: 1712 - My Wife Rejects My Affection: What Does It Mean When Your Wife Doesn't Show Affection - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Wife Rejects My Affection: What Does It Mean When Your Wife Doesn't Show Affection "Come on honey, it has been such a perfect night ... don't you think I am sexy?", "Listen, I am tired, let's just sleep ok." ... Does this sound familiar to you? For nearly 20% of marriages it does all year ...
Views: 1712 - I Broke Up With Him and He Doesn't Care: He Didn't Even Care That I Broke Up With Him - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Amora StevieI Broke Up With Him and He Doesn't Care: He Didn't Even Care That I Broke Up With Him If you are saying I broke up with him want him back, then these tips will help you mend things and fix the problem. No situation is unable to be mended, and no relationship is gone forever. There is nothing ...
Views: 1711 - Toxic People or Situation? LEAVE IT IN THE 'MYSTERY' - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonAll of us will encounter toxic individuals and circumstances in our lives at one time or another. During those experiences we need to use whatever helpful tools we can find to stay balanced and clear about "who we are." One of the methods I use to maintain perspective is to create a "healthy ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - ARE YOU PUTTING UP WITH AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Shelley HarrisI was in my thirties before I realised that I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, and it’s a sad fact that many women don’t realise they are. I’ve now learned what a respectful relationship consists of. I know that every relationship is different and everyone’s experiences are ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - Get Ex Back After Begging For Months: Can You Recover After Begging For Ex - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Lyra NoaGet Ex Back After Begging For Months: Can You Recover After Begging For Ex It is not as easy as it seems to get someone back after a break up. Despite the heart breaking part that you have already experienced, all your mind thought of was all sorts of ways that can make your loved one back to ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - My Husband Talks To His Best Friend More Than Me: Husband Talks To Male Friend Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Colten ReeseMy Husband Talks To His Best Friend More Than Me: Husband Talks To Male Friend Everyday Before things get out of hand and we seek to part ways with our partners and loved ones in a marriage there are certain factors that we must address honestly to ensure we do not find ourselves reliving ...
Views: 1707 - February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month and it is critical that we take this time to remember that domestic violence is not just a problem for adults. One in three adolescents in the US will be a victim. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Lacole Foster Grant;Celebrate February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and help young people across the country have safe and healthy relationships. Love has many definitions, but abuse isn't one of them. It has been two years since 19-year-old Siobhan Russell was found brutally ...
Views: 1706 - 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 - My Boyfriend Ran Away But I Can't Get Over Him: How to Pull Him Back - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Michael BradYou would have loved it if your ex boyfriend had asked for a mutual and amicable separation. Instead he acted in haste and dumped you. Now only one thing will restore your self esteem and confidence and that is getting him back on your terms. If you are determined to get him back then follow ...
Views: 1705 - My Ex Boyfriend Hasn't Contacted Me In A Week: He Hasn't Contacted Me In A Week - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Boyfriend Hasn't Contacted Me In A Week: He Hasn't Contacted Me In A Week It is a real dilemma, you broke up with your ex boyfriend and he hasn't called. You really want him back but you do not want to call him because he might need some space and time away from you. And you can not ...
Views: 1704 - Fix Unhealthy relationships - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Cha~zey SandhrielUnhealthy relationships are defined as those that cause more harm than good to a person’s emotional, mental and psychological stability. Over time, people have found ways to cope with unhealthy relationships, and these ways either worked to improve the relationship or widen the gap between the ...
Views: 1703 - 5 Ways to Get My Ex Girlfriend Back - Stunting Trick to Win Her Back - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeThere are many ways to "get my ex girlfriend back" for those who are looking. These five, when used together work better than most. 1) Fix the problem. Breakups rarely happen without a reason. Unfortunately, the reason stated for the breakup is rarely the true reason. This means that you're ...
Views: 1698 - Long Term Boyfriend Left Me For Someone Else: He Left Me For Someone Else Will He Come Back - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Lyra NoaLong Term Boyfriend Left Me For Someone Else: He Left Me For Someone Else Will He Come Back There can be many more hurtful things than hearing your boyfriend or even husband telling you he's leaving you for another woman. Millions of thoughts start rushing through your head such as who is ...
Views: 1697 - 10 Deadly Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make If You Want To Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Uadiale AmberBreakups are something that people go through all the time. It is something that can be painful and difficult to go through. This is why it is important to know how to deal with the problem as opposed to reacting to the breakup in a way that makes the process even harder to go through. However, ...
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