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- When Does a Relationship Qualify As Abusive? What Are Boundaries That Must Not Be Crossed - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Karla DowningWhen does a relationship qualify as abusive? One of the ways to answer that question is to look at boundaries that must never be crossed. Boundaries are intended to protect you as a valued person in a relationship. There are four boundaries that abusive people violate because they do not see you ...
Views: 1257 - Personal Attack Alarms - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from G WILLIAMSWalk Easy Alarm Deterrents Carrying a personal alarm is a convenient way to immediately improve your personal safety and you’ll feel a whole lot safer too. Although these alarms are loud, typically an ear piercing 130dB+ high pitched sound that will attract the attention of nearby public or ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - I Broke My Girlfriends Heart: I Broke Her Heart How To Get Her Back - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Amora StevieI Broke My Girlfriends Heart: I Broke Her Heart How To Get Her Back If you broke up with your girlfriend and you want her back, the biggest question on your mind is how to get her to forgive you for breaking up with her. After all, you know that you hurt her deeply. And it will be hard to get ...
Views: 1255 - My Husband Would Rather Be With His Friends: My Husband's Friend Is Ruining Our Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Colten ReeseMy Husband Would Rather Be With His Friends: My Husband's Friend Is Ruining Our Marriage Q. My husband always wants to hang out with his "boys". He used to hang out with them a lot before we got married, and I thought that after we got married things would change and that he'd want to spend ...
Views: 1255 - Do's and Don'ts in Confronting Abuse | What Is Codependency? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Darlene LancerAbuse is about having power over someone. Abusers typically want to feel superior and to control and dominate. To them, communication is not about understanding. It’s a win-lose game. They use verbal abuse and/or violence to accomplish this. They’re frequently self-centered, impatient, ...
Views: 1254(3 votes) - Taking Action to Get Out of Your Bad Marriage - Garrett Law Group - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Long SchippersAre you currently trapped in a marriage gone bad, feeling absolutely helpless and alone? Have you been looking to get out of this mess and to start again having a renewed feeling of hope and better self-esteem? Then perhaps it is about time you genuinely assessed the relationship you are in ...
Views: 1254 - How to Beat Perfectionism - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2017 from Darlene LancerPerfectionism can be a blessing or a curse. It can become a painful, inescapable trap. Its self-sabotaging side effects undermine our goals and creativity and spill over onto our co-workers and loved ones, damaging our relationships. At worse, it can be dehumanizing and compromise our ability to ...
Views: 1252(2 votes) - Recognizing Elder Abuse and Knowing Your Rights - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Billy ArcementThe link below is for an article from the National Council for Aging Care. The unfortunate fact is that many older citizens are abused and, are unable to defend themselves. Thought I'd share this article which the NCAC representative asked me to post. It's my pleasure to do so. Please cut ...
Views: 1252 - My Husband Ignores Me: What To Do When Your Husband Ignores You - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2018 from Sylvester DanialMy Husband Ignores Me: What To Do When Your Husband Ignores You Are you being ignored by your husband? If you are, you're certainly not alone. This is one of the most common complaints of married women. Being married to a man who starts to neglect them and take them for granted. It's very ...
Views: 1251 - What Should I Do to Get My Ex Back In My Arms - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Charles WealthIn relationships, breakups are bound to happen at one stage or another. What you do during this period of breakup will determine if your relationship will continue thereafter or end for good. The reason a lot of people are not able to reconcile after a breakup is because they take advice from ...
Views: 1250 - How To Make A Guy Want You Back After A Break Up - How to Get Him to Want You Back - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Michael UadialeIf you are reading this then you want to know how to get him back after a break up. There are several ways to go about this sort of thing but truth be told, many of them do not work and none of them will work on every guy. You know him best so check out these tips and choose the ones you ...
Views: 1249 - Husband Only Cares About Himself In Bed: My Husband Has Become Selfish In Bed - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2018 from Jennifer SageHusband Only Cares About Himself In Bed: My Husband Has Become Selfish In Bed When you are looking for inspiration on how to restore intimacy to your relationship, the internet has great resources. There is a simple, but creative place to begin. You may be sensing that you are drifting ...
Views: 1249 - Will My Ex Boyfriend / Girlfriend Call Me Again After Breakup - I Want My Ex Back - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Patrick UadialeWhat should you do to win your ex back? You just need to speak to your ex without any hostility. It'd be difficult as breakup is something that affects a person very much emotionally and is very disturbing. But if you want to get your ex to call you back and maintain contact with you, you need ...
Views: 1249 - Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance received the following letter: “A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious phenomena 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 seemingly ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Valuable Advice And Tips On Winning Back Ex Girlfriend And Make Her Love You Again - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Charles ScholarBreaking up with a woman you are still very much in love with is a devastating experience. Anyone who has been in that situation knows the pain that is involved. It feels as though an important part of you is missing and it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and face the day ...
Views: 1248 - My Husband Wants Me Out Of His Life: My Husband Is Telling Me He No Longer Wants To Be Married - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Wants Me Out Of His Life: My Husband Is Telling Me He No Longer Wants To Be Married There are two ways you can look at an unhappy marriage. The pessimistic way to look at it is to believe that the situation is beyond redemption and irretrievable. Any attempt to save your marriage ...
Views: 1247 - Do You Know How To Make Your Ex Want You Back? Here's How to! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Charles ScholarIt is truly awful when your romantic relationship ends and you don’t want it to happen. The pain can be so intense that it is difficult not to become severely depressed. However, if you have ever read any articles about how to make your ex want you back then you know that allowing yourself to ...
Views: 1246 - JBL 001: What To Say To Your Ex After No Contact - How To Contact A Past Lover - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Michael UadialeI feel that this will be one of the most important posts that I will create about how you can get your ex girlfriend back. It is vital that you actually completed the 30 day no contact phase otherwise this information is meaningless. Knowing exactly what to say or more importantly how to say it ...
Views: 1246 - Dealing with a High Conflict Personality? Three goals for survival… - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldDo you have a partner, a colleague, a friend, a loved one where everything is a challenge and every conversation becomes a competition; where if they don’t get their way, there is hell to pay; where they are relentless in their pursuit; where somehow or other they are always right; where if they ...
Views: 1244 - Lessons in Leadership from Love - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Royce GomezSometimes lessons in leadership come from the most unlikely places; when you look for life's lessons, it's amazing where you will find them. I have found them in the small details, the fleeting moments, and the major life-changing transitions. As Valentine's Day approaches, I want to share some ...
Views: 1243 - Relationships: Can Being Needy Cause Someone To Be Attracted To The Wrong People? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is not a good idea for one to be needy if they want to find someone to be with. In fact, it could be said that this is the kind of advice that one is most likely to hear from other people. Another Part Along with this, one might have heard about how important it ...
Views: 1242 - Dear Dr. Romance: I was controlling and verbally abusive - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a 32 yr old man who is lost when it comes to relationships. I just had a chance with a nice woman which I subconsciously messed up. I didn't accept her for who she was . I was controlling, verbally abusive, and not compassionate with her. The ...
Views: 1241 - Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but in light of all the recent publicity I decided to write about it now. A few years back I wrote a 4 part series, you can go to Blogs and then Domestic Violence to find the articles, they are broken down by the following categories: The ...
Views: 1241 - My Husband Isn't Happy In Our Marriage: My Husband Is Never Happy With Anything - Husband Unhappy In Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Isn't Happy In Our Marriage: My Husband Is Never Happy With Anything - Husband Unhappy In Marriage Do you and your husband argue about everything, even the little things? Is your husband at work more than he is at home? Is your marriage on the verge of ending? If you answered yes ...
Views: 1241 - What to Say to Get Your Ex Back -Where to Begin The Conversation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeDo you have any idea what to say to get your ex back? Knowing where to begin is half the battle for this important task. You might think you're more than a little lost in the dark at the moment but if you think about it, you know your ex better than anyone else. Here are a few things to ...
Views: 1241 - Emotional neglect. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Kristine Czilling TøråIn my experience and opinion, emotional neglect is a big undermentioned problem in our society. Emotional neglect is often subtle in nature, which makes it so the recipient almost doesn't think that it is as harmful as it really is, and maybe don't even notice it. It could be the times you felt ...
Views: 1240 - THINKIATRY & LIFE WITHOUT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from John O'Brien, Ph.D.THINKIATRY & “LIFE WITHOUT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS” Posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 9:43 am THINKIATRY & LIFE WITHOUT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS - CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW VIDEO. If you value the quality of your mental health and want a happier life, please make the time to try this simple ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - How to Make Your Ex Boyfriend Want You Back: 3 Tips to Make Him Love You Again - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiMen and women are similar to day and night. Each gender has a different approach to relationships and the difficulties that can occasionally come up. These intimate situations can become quite complex, for the fact that everyone has their own behavior, particularly when they break up. If you ...
Views: 1237 - Tips to Get Your Ex Back - Go With What You Know to Win Back Your Ex - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou are, by far the best resource for information and tips to get your ex back. You know your ex better than most people. You've shared intimate moments, laughter, tears, ups, and downs. You know your ex probably better than anyone on the planet knows your ex. It's time to leverage that ...
Views: 1237 - Bring Back Our Girls - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"You must do the things you think you can't do." Eleanor Roosevelt There are women all over the world risking their lives to become educated. We must support them. How can we do that? We must begin to lift the veil of unconsciousness. We can't pretend the emotional/physical abuse that is ...
Views: 1236 - Is Getting Rid of the Senseless Terrorists’ Attacks Possible? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAs I was scanning the daily newspapers, I came across the horrible news regarding the latest horrendous terrorists’ attacks in Brussels, Belgium, on March 22nd, 2016 at the airport and the train stations that claimed the lives of more than 30 victims and injured more than 200 persons. With a ...
Views: 1236 - My Husband's Anger Is Ruining Our Marriage: My Husband Has Anger Outbursts - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband's Anger Is Ruining Our Marriage: My Husband Has Anger Outbursts Most couples are exceedingly poor at resolving conflicts and yet, that is a basic skill that all couples must master. Constant fighting, bickering or arguing will undoubtedly put an enormous amount of strain on the ...
Views: 1235 - Four Steps to Help Put an End to Domestic Violence in Honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Dan GriffinDid you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did you know that the ribbon for preventing domestic violence is purple? Did you see any purple ribbons this October? You probably saw a lot of pink ribbons. While breast cancer is a very serious issue that deserves the ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Ex Boyfriend Trouble - How to Get Him Back For Good - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Patrick UadialeMany women struggle with ex boyfriend trouble on a daily basis. They are caught between a break up and still being madly in love with their ex. Your head and the majority of your friends may be telling you that it's time to move on, but if your heart disagrees, it's almost impossible to envision ...
Views: 1229 - Feeling Isolated in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineIsolation, Loneliness, and Disconnection in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine, Author of Close Encounters of the Worst Kind Every survivor of narcissistic abuse experiences feelings of isolation, loneliness, and disconnection in the beginning stages of the ...
Views: 1229 - Feeling Unwanted Sexually By Husband: Feeling Unattractive To Husband - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesFeeling Unwanted Sexually By Husband: Feeling Unattractive To Husband Marriage certainly has its share of blessings and struggles. When a couple has been together for many years they can begin to settle into a routine of predictability. This becomes even more prevalent when they have ...
Views: 1225 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Lose Interest When Another Person Treats Them Well? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had the desire to be in a relationship, they might think about what they can do to find the right person. This could then be a time when they will join at least one dating app and/or they might start going out a few times a week. Now, this is not to say that they will end up going ...
Views: 1225 - Help! My friend is in an abusive relationship! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather WattersThis is very common, so we should all understand what we are dealing with here. This is virus that once you have been exposed, it takes over your body and effects you to the point of near death. We should all think of this like the plague. It can happen to anyone if you get close ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - Husband Puts Me Down All The Time: Why Does My Husband Put Me Down In Front Of Others - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyHusband Puts Me Down All The Time: Why Does My Husband Put Me Down In Front Of Others In terms of your health, happiness, and deepest values, one of the worst things that can happen is to live with a resentful, angry, or emotionally abusive partner. The worst thing you can do, in terms of ...
Views: 1224 - It's Been 6 Months Since We Broke Up: Can I Get My Ex Back After 6 Months - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Lyra NoaIt's Been 6 Months Since We Broke Up: Can I Get My Ex Back After 6 Months Are you wondering how to get back with your ex after months? Perhaps you are wondering whether it is still possible? Well, getting your ex month is still possible after months. Of course, it will depend on the ...
Views: 1224 - Angry At Spouse All The Time: Anger Management In Marriage Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenAngry At Spouse All The Time: Anger Management In Marriage Relationship Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, it's perfectly healthy to feel angry when you've been mistreated or wronged by someone you love, but when it becomes consistent or explosive anger or spirals out of control, it can have ...
Views: 1223 - Husband Slept With Another Woman While Separated: How You Can Save Your Marriage By Ending An Affair - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHusband Slept With Another Woman While Separated: How You Can Save Your Marriage By Ending An Affair Learning how to stop an affair and get your spouse back is very important. By approaching your spouse and the other guy or girl the right way, you can save your marriage without going through ...
Views: 1223 - Dear Dr. Romance: This roller coaster of emotions has changed me. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:My husband has always suffered from abandonment issues. His mother & maternal grandmother were abusive and non-nurturing. They dangled the carrot of money as his reward but criticized him for everything about himself and cited the reason he helped them and ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Husband Refuses To Talk About Problems: Husband Wont Talk About Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHusband Refuses To Talk About Problems: Husband Wont Talk About Marriage Problems Communication is absolutely key to maintain a healthy marriage. For those experiencing marriage problems communication, you should know that many marriages experience problems in the communication ...
Views: 1222 - NARCISSISTS ARE CODEPENDENT, TOO - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Darlene LancerWriters often distinguish narcissists (someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and codependents as opposites, but surprisingly, though their outward behavior may differ, they share many psychological traits. In fact, narcissists exhibit core codependent symptoms of shame, denial, ...
Views: 1222(3 votes) - How to Make Him Love You Again - Stunting Tips to Help Win Your Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou are thinking about how to make him love you again. When you broke up with your boyfriend, you felt numb. All your future dreams went up in smoke and you imagined what would become of you. How can you expect to get over him? It is not possible, isn't it? You definitely want him back in your ...
Views: 1221 - Relationships: Is A Woman A Victim If She Attracts Controlling Men? - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a woman can have the desire to be with a certain type of man, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. There is then the chance that the kind of guy she ends with is completely different to the one she had in mind. Not a Problem Nevertheless, she could find that this is ...
Views: 1221 - I Begged For My Ex Back Is It Too Late: Begging and Pleading After Breakup - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Lyra NoaI Begged For My Ex Back Is It Too Late: Begging and Pleading After Breakup There are a lot of people that will tell you to try this or try that to get your ex back, but if you want to know the one thing to have your ex begging to take you back then you have come to the right place or the ...
Views: 1220 - My Husband Left Me I Can't Stop Crying: If A Husband Leaves His Wife Does He Want A Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Left Me I Can't Stop Crying: If A Husband Leaves His Wife Does He Want A Divorce Your relationship with your husband is not so good lately. Both of you have been quarrelling a lot and because of the bad terms, your husband has left you. As much as you want to fix the problems in ...
Views: 1220 - Husband and Wife Not Sleeping Together: Husband and Wife Separate Bedrooms - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Colten ReeseHusband and Wife Not Sleeping Together: Husband and Wife Separate Bedrooms Love, sex, and intimacy are essential components that great marriages require for complete stability. Real love is the spiritual aspect, sex is physical and intimacy is emotional. It would be difficult to love your ...
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