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- How to Approach My Ex Boyfriend - The Easiest Way to Reunite With Your Former Love - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeYour boyfriend just broke up with you and now your feelings have turn into feeling very alone. What should you do now? This is all depending a pond you. You should start by figuring out if you want your ex boyfriend back or not. If you find that you have no ambition to try to get your ex ...
Views: 1462 - He Left Me For Someone Else Will It Last: My Boyfriend Left Me For Another Woman Will It Last - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Left Me For Someone Else Will It Last: My Boyfriend Left Me For Another Woman Will It Last When my boyfriend broke up with me for another woman I was shocked. I thought he loved me. He didn't tell me the exact reason for our break up, but it didn't take long before I saw him out and about ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - My Husband Irritates Me: Everything My Husband Does Irritates Me - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Irritates Me: Everything My Husband Does Irritates Me The most bugging problem in a married life is dealing with an irritating partner. When your partner is always interfering and over meddling, it is very difficult not to lose control of your temper. Dealing with such a partner ...
Views: 1461 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages, after she asked for my advice I suggested a spousal abuse counselor for therapy. She didn't receive counseling and went on to a second failed marriage. This time even worse than the first. She doesn't understand the ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from margareth garnier simonLove your neighbor as yourself Easier said than done! What exactly does it mean? Well, it seems simple. Basically, “yourself” comes first! So, you are expected to first love yourself and then love your neighbor. Does it mean that you cannot love another if you don’t love yourself? ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Borderline Personality Disorder, Relationships, and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Parul PatelWhat is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Described as emotional dysregulation, BPD entails a long-term behavior pattern starting at adolescence or young adulthood. BPD is defined by the inability to regulate emotions that manifest in self-image, interpersonally in relationships, ...
Views: 1455(3 votes) - Anger on the Streets of London - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Martin HoggThere are times in life when feelings can run high and when anger that has been simmering under the surface, bubbles over into full blown chaos. This was the case yesterday during the student demonstration against the planned hike in university fees. In such environments, one angry person is ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel my sister's life is in danger - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently stumbled upon your article "Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence." The information you provided resounded heartily with me. Last fall my brother in law discharged a weapon DIRECTLY NEXT to my sisters head. She was 8 months pregnant at the ...
Views: 1452(3 votes) - If Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You - Signs He Still Wants You Back WILL Be There! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou and your ex boyfriend were so angry with each other at the time the relationship ended that you are sure that you will never be able to get back together with your ex boyfriend. But, love can't simply be turned on and off, therefore if your ex boyfriend still love you, the signs your ex ...
Views: 1452 - Dear Dr. Romance: She is verbally abusive to me - by Submitted on May 29, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a retired police officer who found his wife sneaking around with another man 3 years ago. We have 3 kids. I cook and clean and up all night doing laundry 3 to 4 nights a week. I work two jobs to support my kids and family. I love my wife and forgave ...
Views: 1449 - Win Love Back - 5 Simple Strategies to Get Back Your Ex - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Charles ScholarLove may be a truly fickle emotion, and it may seem to flame out just as quickly and as easily as it was originally ignited, but this does not mean that you cannot win love back after a bad break up. When outside factors like money and work get in the way, stress can be created in a ...
Views: 1449 - Relationships: Can A Man Have A Healthy Relationship With A Woman If She Has A History Of Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to meet a woman who he had a good connection with, he might want to take things further. So, in the upcoming weeks and months, he could take the time to get to know her better. A Better Understanding Through taking this approach, it will give him the opportunity to see if ...
Views: 1449 - My Husband Never Touches Me Sexually: My Husband Doesn't Touch Me Anymore - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Never Touches Me Sexually: My Husband Doesn't Touch Me Anymore "My husband doesn't want sex. Will general techniques help?" It may surprise you, but actually, "Yes!" Read on to find six techniques that improve things across the board. These often improve things in the area of ...
Views: 1447 - My Ex Boyfriend Hasn't Called Me Yet! What to Do When Your Man Doesn't Call - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Patrick UadialeYour ex boyfriend hasn't called. You've waited and waited and waited and still no call from him at all. No text messages or emails either. It seems he's gone silent and with each day that passes you fear more and more it means that he's moved on and left you in the past. That's not necessarily ...
Views: 1446 - A Thousand Splendid Suns By Khaled Hosseini – Book Summary: A Story Of Female Friendship And Sacrifice - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Rochi ZalaniThis article was originally published at rochizalani.com If you are looking for a book that makes you wail, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is it. I had heard many things about Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, but I wanted to begin with his second one. And I didn’t ...
Views: 1445 - My Wife Never Seems Happy With Me: No Matter How Much I Do It's Never Enough - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Wife Never Seems Happy With Me: No Matter How Much I Do It's Never Enough Living with an unhappy person presents its own unique set of challenges. If that person happens to be your wife, it's an even more difficult situation. It's natural for any husband to take on the weight of blaming ...
Views: 1444 - Sex and Codependents: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownSo many women I interviewed when writing my book reported saying yes to sex just to get the sex over with and have the person go away. Others reported saying yes to sex to have the person like them. Others reported gaining weight so they wouldn’t have to say no to dating and sex. Many reported ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Our Younger Years Define How We See Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf man/woman was asked what they think about the opposite sex, they could say that they are all the same. As a result of this, this is likely to mean that they haven’t got a positive view of them. But if this wasn’t the case and they say that every man/woman is wonderful, it could be said ...
Views: 1442 - How to start 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: 1441(1 vote) - HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF OUT OF A VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Tina TessinaIt’s not always easy to tell which strangers are dangerous, and which are not. Here are some guidelines for protecting yourself and telling the difference. 1. Don’t be alone with a new person too quickly, and don’t go to the other person’s home, or allow him or her in yours, especially if you ...
Views: 1439(3 votes) - He Breaks Up With You but Wants To Be Friends: He Wants To Be Friends After Dumping Me - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieHe Breaks Up With You but Wants To Be Friends: He Wants To Be Friends After Dumping Me Is your ex constantly keeping in touch with you months after your break up? Did he say that he is inviting you for dinner as friends? Do you feel that your ex boyfriend wants to be friends with you? If your ...
Views: 1438 - How to Not Take Your Wife for Granted: How To Avoid Taking Your Partner For Granted - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow to Not Take Your Wife for Granted: How To Avoid Taking Your Partner For Granted When you first got together I would imagine that you couldn't do enough for each other, you must have done enough to hold each others interests as you got married. Once you were married and the newness and ...
Views: 1438 - My Husband Says We Are Not Compatible: My Husband And I Are Not Compatible - He Said We Are Not Compatible - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says We Are Not Compatible: My Husband And I Are Not Compatible - He Said We Are Not Compatible Do you remember the early days when you and your partner seemed so 'together'? Do you recall how you both seemed to be 'as one' in your views, dreams and plans? It's not uncommon for ...
Views: 1438 - I Miss My Separated Husband So Much: Helpful Tips For When You're Miserable During The Trial Separation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyI Miss My Separated Husband So Much: Helpful Tips For When You're Miserable During The Trial Separation Have you come to the point where you feel like you can't live without your partner? Do you want to know all the top tips to get your husband back before it is too late? Someone close to ...
Views: 1436 - I Hurt My Ex Boyfriend and Want Him Back: I Broke His Heart How Do I Fix It - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Kayla EdenI Hurt My Ex Boyfriend and Want Him Back: I Broke His Heart How Do I Fix It Have your hurt your ex boyfriend and wish you could get him to forgive you? Well, there are a few steps you can take to get him to forgive you and they are listed below. But first I'd like to suggest a few things you ...
Views: 1435 - TOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Bettina Sparkles ObernuefemannTOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD Are you experiencing too many PTSD Triggers? Do you still get “startled” or “react with rage or suffer other symptoms? I have shocking news for you. You haven’t fully released all your childhood demons or core PTSD issues. The least known fact about ...
Views: 1434 - How To Get Husband Interested In Me Sexually Again: How To Make Your Husband Want You All The Time - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHow To Get Husband Interested In Me Sexually Again: How To Make Your Husband Want You All The Time Marriages change over time and one of those changes is sometimes a loss of intimacy. Couples often settle into a routine, particularly after they welcome children in the family. This routine ...
Views: 1434 - Ex Boyfriend Is Confused About What He Wants: When A Man Is Confused About What He Wants - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieEx Boyfriend Is Confused About What He Wants: When A Man Is Confused About What He Wants If you want to make your ex boyfriend love you again, you need to carefully think about how you are acting around him. One common mistake that women make after a break up is they go into desperation mode ...
Views: 1433 - Relationships: Can Someone End Up With The Wrong Person If They Feel Low? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to find themselves in a position where they feel down, they could feel the need to get in a relationship. They could believe that being with someone else will make their life better, thereby allowing them to feel good about. A Pattern There is the chance that one is used to ...
Views: 1430 - Domestic Violence Is Not Just The NFL’s Problem - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Noelle NelsonDespite how it appears on the 24-hour news channels, domestic violence is not likely to be any more prevalent between professional athletes and their partners as in relationships in other segments of society. Domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time and does not respect age, gender, ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - He Left Me For Someone Else But Says He Loves Me: Why Did He Leave Me For Another Woman - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Left Me For Someone Else But Says He Loves Me: Why Did He Leave Me For Another Woman "He left me for someone else but says he still loves me." There are so many things wrong with that statement. If you're the woman saying it, you already know that. When your boyfriend dumps you it's ...
Views: 1427 - How To Decide If You Should Reconcile With Your Husband: Exercises For Marriage Reconciliation - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Decide If You Should Reconcile With Your Husband: Exercises For Marriage Reconciliation Marriage is not easy; this is why a lot of them will fail. It takes work to have a successful marriage, and a lot of people are not willing to put in that work. If your marriage is not going the way ...
Views: 1427 - Codependency and Narcissists: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Part I) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownFor this discussion, we are going to stick with our understanding of codependency as a system of distortions that exists on a continuum. Codependents learn personality traits that interfere with knowing one’s self and others. The people-pleasing aspect of codependency might drive the ignoring of ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Why Does My Ex Want To Be Friends With Benefits: Why You Shouldn't Be Friends With Benefits With Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Lyra NoaWhy Does My Ex Want To Be Friends With Benefits: Why You Shouldn't Be Friends With Benefits With Your Ex You broke up with your ex, yet they still want to be friends with you! Does that mean that they still care about you, or that they still want to be with you; or does it mean something ...
Views: 1426 - I Broke Up With Him Does He Miss Me: Will He Miss Me or Move On - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Kayla EdenI Broke Up With Him Does He Miss Me: Will He Miss Me or Move On I dumped my boyfriend, it was my decision. But after that I realized it was a horrible mistake and I want him back. What to do if that was your situation? For a start you do not need to blame yourself and say" I broke up with ...
Views: 1425 - Why Boundaries Must be Present in all RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from joanne williamsJoAnne Williams-Author Boundaries can and should be used in many different types of relationships – family / professional / intimate / friendship - just to name a few. You see, boundaries will prevent you from becoming a victim to someone else’s circumstances. And having these set boundaries ...
Views: 1425 - How To Confront A Suspected Cheating Husband / Wife: How To Confront A Cheating Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Confront A Suspected Cheating Husband / Wife: How To Confront A Cheating Spouse The manner in which you confront your spouse can make or break the relationship. If you confront your partner at the heat of the moment, you might say something you will regret later on. In order to ...
Views: 1422 - My Husband Never Thinks He Is Wrong: What To Do When Your Husband Never Admits He's Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Never Thinks He Is Wrong: What To Do When Your Husband Never Admits He's Wrong In marriage, there are many things that a couple needs to learn as they move on with their life together and eventually have children. The adjustment period is a continuous process. As trials and ...
Views: 1422 - My Husband Never Buys Me Gifts: My Husband Never Buys Me Anything - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Never Buys Me Gifts: My Husband Never Buys Me Anything There is a lot of relationship advice for women out there on the Internet. Unfortunately, it doesn't address a lot of the problems, wants or needs of real women. Now, I'm no woman, but I'm married to one whose problems I hear ...
Views: 1421 - Family Violence Q&A - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Tina TessinaQ: My spouse and I often have arguments over the “small stuff.” How do we get past this so that we are not constantly bickering? A: I’ll bet neither of you would argue with your boss or work colleagues, or your children’s teachers the way you argue with ...
Views: 1420 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Simple Ways to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiIf you are in search for tips on how to get your ex boyfriend back, in that case you’re showing how badly you want him back. This shows you still have strong feelings for him even after the relationship has ended. Everything is fair in love and war! I’m going to share with you some basic tips on ...
Views: 1420 - Anxiety and Depression - Healing From Shame & Cultural Stigmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanAccording to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) one in four women will experience severe depression at some point in life. 1 in 4! That’s a very high statistic. The world population stands at around 7,021,836,029 and 49.75% of that number are females. That means a little less than ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - I Lost Love: Dealing With the End of a Relationship and Moving On - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarI always find myself thinking about events where I lost love, and trying to learn from those experiences in order to do better next time, and move on with greater understanding of love than before. There are stages in my life where I am sure that I lost love, and when this happened I truly felt ...
Views: 1412 - Relationships: Is A Woman A Victim If She Always Ends Up In An Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a woman can have the desire to be in a relationship that is healthy, it doesn’t mean that this will take place. Instead, she can end up with a man who is the complete opposite of the person she had in mind. Moving On As a result of this, this area of her life is not going to have ...
Views: 1412 - Choking Off The Roots Of Anger - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charles SteedWe’ve become a society of free expression. These days people are encouraged to open up and just let their feelings flow. Of course, there are plenty of acceptable ways to do this as well as some very unacceptable methods of expression. In most cases anger is one method that causes significant ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am a maid and a sex toy not a wife - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:Me and my husband just recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary. I bought my husband a small gift and when I ask what he got me- he told me I was not worth getting anything. This really hurt, my husband does not show any kind of affection or consideration for other ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - 5 Signs You Are in an Abusive Marriage (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownAre you controlled or in a partnership? Abusive marriages come in different forms. Most people are quick to think of "physical abuse" but there are definitely other acts of abuse that detriment the wellbeing of individuals at the hands of their domestic partner. 1. Physical Abuse In ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a family member with two failed marriages, after she asked for my advice I suggested a spousal abuse counselor for therapy. She didn't receive counseling and went on to a second failed marriage. This time even worse than the first. She doesn't understand the ...
Views: 1406 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend to Want You Back In His Arms - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Larry GateSome months down the line after the break up, you begin missing your ex boyfriend and thinking about him terribly. You want to hear his voice once more, to laugh at his funny jokes, to be held in his warm embrace, to hear him tell you that you he loves you. You want to win him back however are ...
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