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- Married Less Than A Year And Unhappy: Divorce After Less Than 1 Year Of Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2018 from Henry JosephMarried Less Than A Year And Unhappy: Divorce After Less Than 1 Year Of Marriage Whether you are in the middle of a breakup with your spouse, or trying to save your own marriage from a divorce, this article may help offer you a new perspective. I was facing the end of my marriage a few years ...
Views: 1584 - Healing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardHealing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence Definition of Abuse: Anything less than nurturing is abuse. As the description of one of Alice Miller’s foundational books states, 'Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs, and ...
Views: 1583 - How to Get Over Someone Fast - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonThe love of your life has just walked out on you and you are emotionally shattered. You feel completely alone, heartbroken and desolate. And now you are wondering how to get over someone fast and get over the breakup? Here are certain points to consider getting over the hurt and pain that ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Husband Wants To Come Back After Separation: We've Been Separated But Now My Husband Wants To Come Home - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHusband Wants To Come Back After Separation: We've Been Separated But Now My Husband Wants To Come Home I'm sorry that your current state of your marriage is in shambles. When you decided to get married to your spouse, you never thought that your marriage would end up like this. Thinking back ...
Views: 1581 - You Know You Are Safe When You Can Sit Naked On The Toilet - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Lisa OliverFor thousands of women all over the world the concept of domestic abuse is a part of their daily lives. But while many unaffected people in society presume that the only danger a woman (or child) is in is during a physical or sexual attack, the reality is that women who live with an abusive ...
Views: 1579 - When Love Hurts to Work - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Written by: Renee L. Richardson When Love Hurts to Work How many times have you found yourself smack in the middle of an intimate relationship of which just doesn’t work? The mere thoughts of how we longed to see this person in particular pierces our hearts like a spear. What could’ve ...
Views: 1576 - My Husband Starts Fights Then Blames Me: Husband Wife Fight Solution - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Starts Fights Then Blames Me: Husband Wife Fight Solution In a relationship it is important to establish rules for how to handle conflict. A conflict occurs when two people want different things at the same time. Here are seven rules that will greatly help when trying to resolve ...
Views: 1575 - Is Your Family Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Darlene LancerProbably, and you’re in the majority. The term “dysfunctional family,” once used only by professionals, has become popular jargon in America where dysfunctional families are the norm due to cultural values, a high divorce rate, and widespread addictions – from prescription drugs to exercising, ...
Views: 1574(3 votes) - Dr. Romance on Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Tina TessinaLast month, Dr. Romance received the following letter from a reader: “A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious phenomenon which permits otherwise independent women to be dominated...even abused...by males with whom they share some sort or relationship. Why is it that a ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - I Cheated On My Husband How Do I Get Him Back: I Had An Affair And Have Decided To Return To My Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackI Cheated On My Husband How Do I Get Him Back: I Had An Affair And Have Decided To Return To My Marriage I cheated on my husband. He caught me in the act and now he wants a divorce. I still love him. How can I stop him from getting a divorce? How can I save my marriage? This is the common ...
Views: 1573 - Child Abuse: Can Someone Have One Good Parent And One Bad Parent? - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDuring one’s early years, they may have had two parents who treated them well. As a result of this, they may look back on their childhood with fond memories. And due to how they were treated when they were younger, there is a strong chance that they will have a good relationship with them ...
Views: 1571 - My Husband Is Needy and Insecure: My Husband Is Clingy and Needy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Husband Is Needy and Insecure: My Husband Is Clingy and Needy Are you in a relationship with someone who is excessively jealous? Maybe when you first got together the jealousy looked like your lover was really into you. Later it began to be a drain on your energy. What seemed like passion ...
Views: 1569 - Warning! Bad Boys may be dangerous to your emotional health! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship Coach(Note: Bad Boys is a metaphor for toxic partners. Just flip the pronoun to female depending on your relationship). Bad Boys are everywhere. The corporate office, the gym, your neighborhood, a charity gala or the backyard bbq. Before they end up in your heart and in your bed, it will be in ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Relationships: Can Someone Make Other People Feel Worthless To Avoid How They Feel? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there can be people who one enjoys spending time with, there can be others who they don’t. What this will come down to is that they won’t feel the same around everyone, and this will be the result of how these people behave around them. A Drain When it comes to the people who they ...
Views: 1567 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Can I Stop a Stalker? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Are you familiar with men who won't leave women alone? I'm just trying to understand why someone would STALK me for well over a decade and, during that time, systematically destroy my life because I refused to be in an abusive relationship with him. He didn't seem to ...
Views: 1566(3 votes) - How Toxic Relationships Affect PTSD - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatHow Toxic Relationships Affect PTSD The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: ...
Views: 1565 - Understanding Your Anger Blind Spots - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Tom WilsonHave you been surprised when you overreact with anger to some seemingly minor event? This article explains how psychological blind spots can lead to angry behavior which is out of proportion to actual or imagined events. From Triggers to Consequences - Understanding the Chain of ...
Views: 1565 - I Told My Ex I Missed Him and He Didn't Reply: Told My Ex I Miss Him No Response - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaI Told My Ex I Missed Him and He Didn't Reply: Told My Ex I Miss Him No Response I'm sorry your relationship with your ex boyfriend didn't work out and you miss him dearly and need to figure out what to do. I know you still love him and think your relationship is still worth fighting for? I ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Secret Behind Your Choice - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWhy the Nice biscuits are nice? I do not know if you think they are nice. Anyhow, there could be several reasons for them to be nice : They are sweet They are inexpensive They are available Some has brought them for you Being a child, your mother used to offer them to you Your friend ...
Views: 1563 - My Ex Is Being Horrible To Me: Why Does My Ex Want To Hurt Me So Much - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Amora StevieMy Ex Is Being Horrible To Me: Why Does My Ex Want To Hurt Me So Much Acceptance is the best solution when there is nothing you can do. The best way is to accept what happened in your life then learn from your mistakes and move on. Even if you want to get your ex back, it won't help if you ...
Views: 1561 - How to Win Her Back In Your Arms After A Breakup! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateYour girlfriend was quite upset with you because you have committed a big mistake. Therefore upset that, she has declared that she is not interested in the relationship any longer. Therefore, in a situation like this, what are you supposed to do? And what if, she has by now begun seeing another ...
Views: 1560 - The Finest Boy in the School - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is a short story about Mary, who is a sophomore in high school. Her best friend’s name is Lindsey; they are inseparable. There was a junior in high school, which caught Mary’s eye. He was tall and handsome and had muscles on top of muscles. She told Lindsey all about him, “Look, there ...
Views: 1560(5 votes) - My Ex Won't Forgive Me For Cheating: He Won't Forgive Me For Cheating - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Won't Forgive Me For Cheating: He Won't Forgive Me For Cheating Cheating is one of the most difficult things for many relationships to overcome. We all have our own moral opinions and codes when we walk into a relationship and, to some degree, believe that the person we love most in the ...
Views: 1558 - How To Save My Marriage After I Cheated On My Husband: How To Save Your Marriage When You've Been Unfaithful - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2018 from Jennifer SageHow To Save My Marriage After I Cheated On My Husband: How To Save Your Marriage When You've Been Unfaithful If you have cheated on your spouse and then realized that you've made an enormous mistake, you can find yourself in quite a position. If you have any hope at all of saving your ...
Views: 1553 - Signs He Still Loves You - Help for Women - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Charles UadialeRelationships are likely to have a flow and ebb to them. There are times when everything seems just right. At some other points you and your partner can go through a rough patch. Regrettably, at times the rough patch leads to the end of the relationship and one partner is left yearning for the ...
Views: 1553 - Guaranteed Best Way to Get Your Ex Back - The Shocking Truth About Getting Back Together With Your Ex - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Patrick UadialePrepare to be awed, amazed, and even shocked to discover that the real guaranteed best way to get your ex back is not a single one of the usual suspects. Traditional wisdom would have you believe that the only way to get your ex back is to make massive changes in your personality or give your ...
Views: 1552 - Relationship Killers: Anger and Resentment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2017 from Darlene LancerAnger hurts. It’s a reaction to not getting what we want or need. Anger escalates to rage when we feel assaulted or threatened. It could be physical, emotional, or abstract, such as an attack on our reputation. When we react disproportionately to our present circumstance, it’s because we’re ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - How to Get Back Together With Your Ex Boyfriend - Tips to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou are thinking how to get back together with your ex boyfriend. If this is what you are wondering it is clear that you still love your ex boyfriend. Relationships don't all the time go how we propose and at times we find ourselves broken up with someone we actually love. You have in actual ...
Views: 1549 - How To Show Husband That I've Changed In Order To Save My Marriage: How To Show Him I've Changed - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Show Husband That I've Changed In Order To Save My Marriage: How To Show Him I've Changed PICTURES ARE INCREDIBLY RICH AND CAPTIVATING. A family walks out of a takeaway restaurant. The father jumps straight into the driver's seat and leaves his wife to get the three very young children ...
Views: 1549 - How To Stop Doubting My Wife: Coping With Doubts After Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Stop Doubting My Wife: Coping With Doubts After Marriage You know that you are in love with your partner, after all, that was the sole reason you entered into a fully committed relationship with them and into marriage. However for some people, even though they are very happy married ...
Views: 1549 - Keeping Your Marriage Intact: Ways To Stop Divorce And Live Happily With Your Partner - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Charles ScholarWith all of the news of marriages failing, you might be worried about your own marriage. Couples sometimes do not get along and in every marriage there are highs and lows. If you are either already married and wondering about the fate of your marriage or are wondering how to keep a marriage ...
Views: 1549 - How To Get My Husband To Notice Me Sexually: How To Get Your Husband In The Mood - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Get My Husband To Notice Me Sexually: How To Get Your Husband In The Mood On top of many factors the contribute to a successful marriage, sexual intimacy is one of them. A marriage without passion usually ends up feeling like you are living with a room mate. Many couples today are ...
Views: 1548 - Your environment is everything! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Heather WattersOur environments are all that matters. The people in it have a direct impact on the quality of our lives. Ways to ensure a life free from abuse and torment, is to clean out your environment. No matter how small or insignificant the interactions may be, we must always be aware that everything ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - How To Make My Ex Jealous: Status That Makes Your Ex Jealous - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Michael BradAssuming you really want to do this (jealousy is not the prettiest of emotions), there are many ways to play on someone's innate jealous nature. It may be all too simple, so be careful when playing with the jealous deck, but here's a few tricks to hold up your sleeve. Compare them to Someone ...
Views: 1546 - How To Make Your Ex Regret Leaving You For Someone Else: How To Make Your Ex Regret Not Choosing You - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Amora StevieHow To Make Your Ex Regret Leaving You For Someone Else: How To Make Your Ex Regret Not Choosing You So your ex walked out on you and your biggest wish right now is to make your ex regret leaving you? Great! With this attitude you're bound to succeed! First of all, get a message to your ex ...
Views: 1543 - My Wife Doesn't Make Me Happy: When You're Unhappy In Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Wife Doesn't Make Me Happy: When You're Unhappy In Marriage Few, if any marriages that have lasted a significant amount of time have been without moments of unhappiness. Regardless of the relationship, unfortunately, we do not live in a vacuum and frustrating events take their toll on us, ...
Views: 1542 - Staying True to Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineAlways Remain True to Yourself We each have subtle senses; intuitions, gut feelings, little voices inside our heads that guide our judgment. We do not need to elicit our intuition every time we have a decision to make. Many of our decisions are determined by conscious thought, prior ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Who Have Empathy End Up With People Who Don't Have Empathy? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the ability to empathise with others, they might expect to attract people into their life who are the same. But while they can have this outlook, it doesn’t mean that this is what will take place. Instead, they can end up attracting people who are the completely opposite, ...
Views: 1538 - I Slapped My Husband In The Face: I Punched My Husband In The Face - I Hit My Husband When I Was Drunk - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesI Slapped My Husband In The Face: I Punched My Husband In The Face - I Hit My Husband When I Was Drunk Imagine that we run an experiment. First, I inject you with a mix of all the chemicals your body naturally produces when you are under stress, whether it's a near miss on the highway or a ...
Views: 1537 - I Live With My Ex Boyfriend and Want Him Back: How to Make Him Want You Back When You Live Together - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Kayla EdenI Live With My Ex Boyfriend and Want Him Back: How to Make Him Want You Back When You Live Together You are probably going through a difficult time because he has broken up with you. Has life without him lost its meaning? Do you want to know how to get him back? It may not be easy to get him ...
Views: 1536 - I Left My Ex For Someone Else Now I Miss Him: I Left My Boyfriend For Another Guy And Now I Miss Him - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Lyra NoaI Left My Ex For Someone Else Now I Miss Him: I Left My Boyfriend For Another Guy And Now I Miss Him When my boyfriend left me for someone else I felt completely rejected and confused. I thought, up to that point, that things were good between us. Realizing that he had been spending time with ...
Views: 1535 - Relationships: How Can Someone Experience The Desire To Be In A Relationship When They Have Had So Many Bad Experiences? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a history of bad relationships, the last thing on their mind can be to have another one. However, regardless of what they have been through, the need to be with someone is not going to completely disappear. What can happen is that one can end up disconnecting from this need and ...
Views: 1533 - What Can I Say to Get My Ex to Call Me Back After A Break Up? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeRelationships start and end around the world every minute. Usually, after break up it’s possible to make up again, however how? Is there some "magic phrase" someone can make use of once all contemplation is "I need to get my ex boyfriend back"? There may not be an exact set of words to make use ...
Views: 1533 - How to Reconnect With Your Wife and Save Your Marriage Before It Ends For Good! - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiAre you experiencing a divorce? Relationships and marriages have the propensity to get sour and if you observed that your wife is getting distant you must do something before the situation get worse. Here are simple tips on how to reconnect with your wife and save your marriage. To reconnect ...
Views: 1532 - Rich Intimacy Between Parents Brings up Confident Kids! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHow can you give a different Background to your kids? We, being parents, want to give our kids the best of all: education, health, success, happiness and whatever they desire. To gain the goals above, we adapt different strategies and techniques. Some hire classes of different kinds to keep ...
Views: 1531 - Steps to Getting Your Ex Boyfriend Back After Break Up - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Larry GateWant to know the steps to getting your ex boyfriend back? What lead to the breakup? Do you even know why he broke up with you? Because he decided to call off the relationship, it seems that he wasn't pleased with something in relationship. The reason behind him breaking up could be that he ...
Views: 1525 - Relationships: How Can Someone Know If Their Relationships Are Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people on this planet who are experiencing relationships that are functional and healthy. This might be how it has always been, or it could be the result of them making certain changes throughout their life. On the other side of the spectrum will be people who are currently ...
Views: 1523 - The Debilitating World Of Emotional Abuse- Are You In One? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAre you happy? You can’t point your finger why or what exactly, but you are just sad. You don’t know what’s wrong but it is so hard for you to make any decisions by yourself now. How can this be- you use to be so self- sufficient, independent and decisive. You are so confused, can’t ...
Views: 1523 - My Husband Won't Stop Seeing The Other Woman: My Husband Prefers Sex With Other Woman - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Won't Stop Seeing The Other Woman: My Husband Prefers Sex With Other Woman Do you want to get your husband back but you worry that you stand little chance of winning him back because he appears to have already moved on? Is your husband already seeing another woman and you think ...
Views: 1522 - I Want To Divorce My Husband But I Still Love Him: Divorcing Husband But Still Love Him - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaI Want To Divorce My Husband But I Still Love Him: Divorcing Husband But Still Love Him In our culture today we seem to embrace instant gratification and the disposable nature of Hollywood relationships. It's no wonder that our rate of divorce for first marriages exceeds a 51% failure rate. ...
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