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- My Husband Is Always Angry and Moody: Why Is My Husband So Moody Lately - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Is Always Angry and Moody: Why Is My Husband So Moody Lately Most marriages die a slow, agonizing death from too little compassion. Compassion is sympathy for the hurt or distress of another. At heart it is simple appreciation of the basic human frailty we all share. When you feel ...
Views: 1695 - Facts You’ll Never Hear from Big Booze Alcohol Awareness Month - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriApril is Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol Facts You’ll Never Hear from Big Booze • The alcoholic-beverage industry relies on heavy and addicted drinking for the largest share of its profits. Hazardous drinking (5 or more drinks at one sitting) accounts for more than half of the ...
Views: 1692 - My Husband Prefers His Friends Over Me: My Husband Puts His Friends Before Me - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Colten ReeseMy Husband Prefers His Friends Over Me: My Husband Puts His Friends Before Me At times relationships that we thought were steady and strong can also break without any prior notice. Perhaps you are facing a situation right now where you suddenly find that your marriage has hit rock bottom. You ...
Views: 1692 - Is Your Partner Passive-aggressive? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Darlene LancerPassive-aggressive people act passive, but are covertly aggressive. They’re basically obstructionist, and try to block whatever it is you want. Their unconscious anger gets transferred onto you, and you become frustrated and furious. Your fury is theirs, while they may calmly ask, “Why are you ...
Views: 1690(3 votes) - How To Show A Guy You Want Him Back - How To Tell My Ex I Want Him Back - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Patrick UadialeWhen your guy loses interest or breaks up with you, it can be a time when you feel miserable and alone. You may replay the situation in your mind and wonder what you could have done differently. Perhaps you know that you acted needy or demanding or perhaps you have no idea what went wrong. You ...
Views: 1688 - Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back in Your Arms Again After A Break-Up! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Larry GateDid you split up with your girlfriend not long ago? Did you dump her? Did she dump you? Of course, if you’re reading this piece of writing we are going to assume that you want to win back your ex girlfriend. Therefore, what are you supposed to do? Well, this write-up is going to let you ...
Views: 1684 - I Miss My Abusive Ex Boyfriend: Recovering From Emotionally Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Michael BradI Miss My Abusive Ex Boyfriend: Recovering From Emotionally Abusive Relationship The phrase, "I miss my ex boyfriend so much," is a common one said after a break up. If you love the man, you're going to struggle to get through each day. You have to deal with competing thoughts of what went ...
Views: 1684 - Do You Feel Trapped in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Darlene LancerDo you feel trapped in a relationship you can’t leave? Of course, feeling trapped is a state of mind. No one needs consent to leave a relationship. Millions of people remain in unhappy relationships that range from empty to abusive for many reasons; however, the feeling of suffocation or of ...
Views: 1683 - My Husband Is Withdrawing From Me: Emotional Withdrawal In Marriage - Husband Withdraws Affection - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Is Withdrawing From Me: Emotional Withdrawal In Marriage - Husband Withdraws Affection Many couples who seek out relationship help and marriage advice have fallen into a relationship rut-in other words, they feel stuck. And when you and your spouse/partner are locked in cycles of ...
Views: 1683 - Will He Regret Breaking Up With Me: Will My Ex Boyfriend Regret Leaving Me - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Lyra NoaWill He Regret Breaking Up With Me: Will My Ex Boyfriend Regret Leaving Me "Will he regret breaking up with me?" That's one of those common questions women ask one another after being dumped. Nothing stings quite like the rejection you feel when the man you love tells you he doesn't want to ...
Views: 1683 - Anger - Is It Really Bad? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersWayne Dyer is a famous author and metaphysician. He has written many wonderful books on conscious thought, creation and not making excuses. He is a powerful and lovely man. I have met and worked with Wayne in person. My comments about how Wayne feels about anger need to be prefaced with; just ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - SOCIOPATH OR NARCISSIST? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Darlene LancerIf you’re in an abusive relationship, you may wonder if your partner is a narcissist or sociopath and whether or not the relationship will improve. If so, or if you recently ended such a relationship, it can undermine your self-esteem and ability to trust yourself and others. The labels ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You - Know If They Are Still Into You! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Phillip TomYou are probably wondering whether your ex still loves you. That's not surprising at all. For a lot of people, breakups are usually impulse decisions that leave them filled with a lot of longing and hurt. And a lot of people want to win their ex back. Here are some signs your ex still loves ...
Views: 1678 - Domestic Violence and Honesty: Are you protecting an abusive spouse/partner? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Penelope Van BuskirkDomestic Violence and Honesty: Are you protecting your abusive spouse/partner? It is late one evening and her spouse began to rant and rave about her job; a job which often required overtime hours but paid extremely well. She had called her husband to let him know she would be late, ...
Views: 1676 - A Complete Guide to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back in One Month - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeWant to get your ex boyfriend back in one month? It's absolutely achievable! The issue is that a lot of women attempt to win their ex boyfriend back with the wrong approach! Before we present your strategy to get your ex boyfriend back in just one month, there are some things that must be ...
Views: 1674 - Relationships: What Happens When Someone Is Always Told What To Do? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter what one has achieved or how old they are, they are going to times when they need another person’s guidance. And through another person’s guidance, one will learn about what they need to do in order to move forward in life or to undertake a certain task for instance. This can take ...
Views: 1674 - Husband Says I Don't Appreciate Him: How A Wife Should Treat Her Husband - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenHusband Says I Don't Appreciate Him: How A Wife Should Treat Her Husband "Appreciation" is the recognition of the value of someone or something. "Depreciation" is the decrease in value of an asset. When you think of your partner, are you oriented toward appreciation or ...
Views: 1673 - Are you in Denial? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Darlene LancerWe’re all in denial. We’d barely get through the day if we worried that we or people we love could die today. Life is unpredictable, and denial helps us cope and focus on what we must in order to survive. On the other hand, denial harms us when it causes us to ignore problems for which there are ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - How to Save Your Marriage When One Wants Out: When One Spouse Wants a Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow to Save Your Marriage When One Wants Out: When One Spouse Wants a Divorce Hearing your spouse telling you that they want a divorce can be devastating. This is particularly true if you are still feeling committed to the relationship. When one spouse wants a divorce and the other doesn't, ...
Views: 1670 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Comfortable With People Who’re Abusive? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who typically eat food that is unhealthy, there are others who typically eat food that is healthy. This could be how they have been for as long as they can remember. A Big Effect When one can relate to the former, it could mean that they have the tendency to eat a ...
Views: 1670 - My Husband Was Fired From His Job: Dealing With Husband Being Fired - What To Do When Your Husband Gets Fired - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Was Fired From His Job: Dealing With Husband Being Fired - What To Do When Your Husband Gets Fired If your spouse loses his or her job, it can be a very scary situation. You may wonder how in the world your family will pay the bills you receive each month - or even how you're ...
Views: 1669 - The Narcissist's Seriously Ill child and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Narcissistic parents of seriously ill children derive narcissistic supply from onlookers, friends, family, colleagues, and community by attracting attention to their role as saintly caretakers. They are demonstratively and ...
Views: 1668 - HOW TO HANDLE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2018 from Darlene LancerWe’re all capable of abuse when we’re frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judging, withholding, and controlling, but some abusers, including narcissists, take abuse to a different level. Narcissistic Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, and/or spiritual. ...
Views: 1667(2 votes) - My Ex Boyfriend Looks Sad When He Sees Me: He Looks Sad When He Sees Me - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Boyfriend Looks Sad When He Sees Me: He Looks Sad When He Sees Me If you are still deeply in love with your man after the relationship has ended you are living in something of a torturous world. It's difficult wanting to be with someone and not knowing if they share that same sentiment. ...
Views: 1667 - 5 Thing to NEVER Say to your CHILD! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoAs parents, we would agree that we love our children. Perhaps even more than we have ever loved anyone. However, most children, especially weight-challenged children, may remember things that we said to them years ago, that keep them from experiencing love. Before I became a father, a friend ...
Views: 1660(3 votes) - My Wife Has Lost Her Feelings for Me: My Wife No Longer Has Feelings for Me - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Wife Has Lost Her Feelings for Me: My Wife No Longer Has Feelings for Me My wife has lost her feelings for me isn't something you ever want to hear yourself saying. Even though we're all well aware of the staggering divorce rates, we still get married with the intention of being with our ...
Views: 1660 - Saving Your Marriage: Proven Ways To Stop Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarAre you having trouble in your marriage? Do you feel like you are at the end of your rope and do not know where to turn? If you want to save your marriage, it is great that you are taking steps to find solutions to stop divorce. Here are some great solutions to help save your marriage and stop ...
Views: 1659 - Boyfriend Broke Up With Me Because I Went Through His Phone: I Went Through My Boyfriends Phone and Saw Things I Wasn't Prepared For - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Kayla EdenBoyfriend Broke Up With Me Because I Went Through His Phone: I Went Through My Boyfriends Phone and Saw Things I Wasn't Prepared For If you have a situation like me, then you might feel stuck like I do. I am working really hard to get my boyfriend back because I acted like an idiot. I didn't ...
Views: 1653 - The Wordallogic - Addicted to Violence; Why Do We Continue the Cycle? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa Word*All articles are under protected property. Any attempt to reprint, duplicate or use text used herein without expressed written permission is a violation of the law. Addicted to Violence; Why Do We Continue the Cycle? – October 3, 2011 -Author Aleasa M. Word He says, “When we love, we ...
Views: 1653 - Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetDr. Linet has extensive experience and expertise in the problem of abuse in its various forms. Most people are more familiar with the concept of physical abuse than they are of nonphysical abuse. The terms, nonphysical abuse, relationship abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and ... Dr. Linet ...
Views: 1652(7 votes) - Spousal Abuse Is No Laughing Matter - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Rhonda NeelyBecause the Bible says the husband is the head of the wife, some husbands believe they have a right to be the boss and keep their wife in line. Well the Scriptures teach that the husband is the head of hiswife, but there is more to be said. Marriage is one of the great gifts God has given to ...
Views: 1652 - Ex Wants To Give My Stuff Back: Ex Wants To Meet To Return My Stuff - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieEx Wants To Give My Stuff Back: Ex Wants To Meet To Return My Stuff Want to find out how to make your ex find you desirable again and long to have you back? It can be done if you play your cards right. No matter how severe your break up was, there are distinct steps you can take that will ...
Views: 1651 - Friends Of The Opposite Gender While Married: Inappropriate Friendships When Married - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackFriends Of The Opposite Gender While Married: Inappropriate Friendships When Married Why do we have best friends? Mainly because they satisfy a need. Even after getting married we need our close friends. A friend of the same sex may serve as a sounding board, a counselor and a ...
Views: 1651 - HOW TO IDENTIFY AND DEAL WITH TOXIC PARENTS - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Darlene LancerToxic relationships include relationships with toxic parents. Typically, they do not treat their children with respect as individuals. They won’t compromise, take responsibility for their behavior, or apologize. Often these parents have a mental disorder or have a serious addiction. We all live ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - The Charlie Sheen Media Saga: Is Violence Against Women Really Okay? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Anthony MoraPerhaps the strangest aspect of the whole Charlie Sheen media storm, at least from my perspective, is that the furor has been about his drug use and his tirades against his producer. Don’t get me wrong, those aren’t good things, but physically and verbally abusing women seem like activities ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Without Consent or Force - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie GrayOne of my jobs as a deputy prosecuting attorney was to review cases of sexual assault, determine what crime (if any) had been committed, and assess the likelihood that we would be able to prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. While the specific laws are different in each ...
Views: 1650 - Bullying and The Codependent Part IV: “The Smelly Turd in the Pretty Package” - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownI assess bullying as a form of abuse. Our first child abuse laws had many starts and stops; they did not really gain traction until the 1970’s. These laws addressed physical and sexual abuse, not emotional abuse. Church and State enabled abuse and the paradigm that women and children were ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Elder Abuse, Alzheimers and Our Aging Population - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossWhile taken seriously enough to be a legally reportable offense categorized alongside child abuse as either a misdemeanor or a felony - elder abuse does not seem to be taken as seriously by the public. Perhaps elders do not appear to be as helpless as children, but many times they are. And if ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - My Wife Is Bored With Me: What To Do When Your Marriage Is Boring - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Wife Is Bored With Me: What To Do When Your Marriage Is Boring Every woman has some complaint about her marriage. It's virtually impossible to find a wife who will tell you that everything her husband does for her or each thing he says makes her happy. Marriage is certainly all about ...
Views: 1647 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am worried about marrying him - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was reading your article "When Love is Kind: Mutuality in Relationships" and need your advice. My boyfriend of 5 years is quite selfish and literally a narcissist. He never did anything as a gesture of love except for buying calling cards to call me from ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Numerology of the Harvey Weinstein Sex Scandal - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from lynn buessMiramax co-founder and producer Harvey Weinstein has made the news recently in a major sex scandal involving an alleged long list of predatory and abusive sexual advances and actions with actresses and women in the industry.Miramax popularized bizarre behaviors, gratuitous violence and sex while ...
Views: 1646 - 205 How To Stop Missing Your Ex - What To Do When You Start Missing Your Ex - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Patrick UadialeHow To Stop Missing Your Ex - What To Do When You Start Missing Your Ex There is no easy way on getting over a break up. It takes time and tons of effort to totally forget and accept everything that has happened. Regardless of your gender, it has never been easy to let go of someone you ...
Views: 1645 - April is #SAAM: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Barb MaibergerApril has been designated as 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The issues of sexual assault, is a national issue and profoundly impacts everyone’s community. The purpose of SAAM is to help people become more aware of sexual violence in ...
Views: 1645 - Lane Changing Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Vonzel SawyerI was contemplating what could I write that would reach people and help them to get them started toward the path of life that best suits them and those connected to them. Here is what came to me, “When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable” When we meet others and purpose is sensed ...
Views: 1645(6 votes) - Relationships: How Can A Woman Get Over An Abusive Man? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor a woman who has been with an abusive man it is not always easy to move on. And this can be due to the following factors; how severe the abuse was and how the woman responded to the abuse. But no matter what took place or how a woman was able to respond to the abuse that was taking ...
Views: 1644 - My Wife Hates Me and Wants a Divorce: My Wife Says She Hates Me All the Time - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Wife Hates Me and Wants a Divorce: My Wife Says She Hates Me All the Time In a society that we live in now, marriage is not the top priority for most people. They are comfortable with divorce and seek it easily if they are not satisfied in a marriage. There are very few people who still ...
Views: 1642 - Separated Husband Doesn't Miss Me: I Want To Make My Separated Husband Miss Me So Much That He Comes Home - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenSeparated Husband Doesn't Miss Me: I Want To Make My Separated Husband Miss Me So Much That He Comes Home Your husband just walked out, and said he wants a separation, and you are trying to figure out how to get your partner in life back. Here are some basic principles to follow if you need ...
Views: 1637 - Break Up Killer - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Cameron A Bailey SrBreakup killer will be each time a husband or wife will be negative mouthed facing their particular youngsters. In addition, it can happen if the some other father or mother will be shortage. I could also bear in mind that taking place because the little one reminds an individual with the some ...
Views: 1635 - I Suspect My Wife Is Cheating but I Have No Proof: How to Ask Your Partner If They Are Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyI Suspect My Wife Is Cheating but I Have No Proof: How to Ask Your Partner If They Are Cheating Are you convinced that your spouse has been cheating on you? Does your problem now pertain to finding the right strategy on how to confront a cheating spouse? I must say that not rushing with ...
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