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- Are You Codependent? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lisa EspichAre you in a relationship with an addict? Have your attempts at helping that person failed? Do you feel powerless? Codependency is a term used when one person develops unhealthy patterns due to the involvement with another person who has the disease of addiction. Some of the negative patterns ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Tips to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Lightening Fast Way to Get Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou cast your net far and wide only to find that Mr. Right is the one fish that somehow got away. You don't have to go back to square one though it may seem like that is where you are at the moment. Keep these tips to get your ex boyfriend back in mind as you plan out your next fishing ...
Views: 1383 - 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 - Tips to Get Back Together With Your Ex And Make Them Love You Again - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeLove is never easy and when breakups happen, as they sometimes do, it's difficult to find the right tips to get back together. Unfortunately for most of us, our hearts lead us in the wrong direction making it more difficult to set things straight. The good news is that one tip stands out among ...
Views: 1475 - Tips on How to Get Your Lover Back - This Will Make Your Ex Crawl Back to You - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeMany people seeking tips on how to get your ex lover back will resort to the age old technique of trying to buy back love. While it might seem like a quickie solution the long-term ramifications might be disastrous to both your finances and your relationship. You can't buy love. Any "love" ...
Views: 1096 - Tips on How to Get Your Boyfriend Back - 3 Tips That Work Like Magic - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeOnce the crying is finished and you've cut his face out of all your photographs and burned his CD collection you might have discovered that he really is the man for you. If this has happened to you it's going to take a little more than an adhesive bandage to repair the gaping hole in your ...
Views: 1074 - 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 - What to Do to Get Him Back - Where to Begin to Win Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYour relationship has ended. Your man left and now you don't know where to begin trying to get him back. Men aren't going to be very impressed by what you say to try to get them back. You need to learn what to do to get him back instead. You've probably heard many times in your life that ...
Views: 1035 - What Do I Say to Get My Girlfriend Back? The Right Words to Melt Her Heart - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIf you're one of many men wondering "what do I say to get my girlfriend back?" you'll be glad to know that there are many things you can say that will help. The really important thing is that she understands what you are trying to say. There is a lot of truth to the rumors that women here things ...
Views: 2460 - Ways to Get Your Girlfriend Back - Can Changing Your Look Really Make Her Come Back? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Patrick UadialeDid you know that one of the best ways to get your girlfriend back is to change your appearance? It's a little more than skin deep but when she sees you making an effort to improve yourself by changing your look she'll take a second look and this is your "in" for talks about a second ...
Views: 1201 - 3 Man Approved Ways to Get Your Girl Back In Your Arms Fast - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYour girl vanished on you and now you're looking for ways to get your girl back that aren't going to have you living on a diet of tofu or carrying around her pup in purse, right? Believe it or not there are a few manly things you can do that will help improve the odds of you riding off into ...
Views: 1069 - What Are the Ways to Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back? Proven And Effective Method to Win Her Back - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Patrick UadialeDid you see it coming? Did you have any clue the end was near? The odds are that you had no clue your girlfriend was about to leave and now all you can do is sit back and wonder about the ways to get your ex girlfriend back. This is not an isolated case. Many times the love of your life ...
Views: 1163 - Romantic Jealousy - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Sam VakninPathological envy is not the same as romantic jealousy. These two emotions have little to do with each other. Romantic jealousy is the product of a violation of trust; a breach of romantic exclusivity of intimacy; and a denial of possession. It also involves damage to the self-esteem and ...
Views: 1869(1 vote) - Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the DSM V - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Sam VakninThe DSM V re-defines personality disorders thus: at "The essential features of a personality disorder are impairments in personality (self and interpersonal) functioning and the presence of pathological personality traits." According to the June 2011 text of the DSM V, the following ...
Views: 7345(1 vote) - 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 - Winning Ways to Get Her Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIn the beginning things were all kinds of hot and heavy. Then, reality creeps in, things take a turn for the worse, and suddenly your dream relationship has ended and you were left looking for ways to get her back. You aren't the first guy this has happened to and though you may feel as if ...
Views: 963 - Why Women Dump Men - Do You Know Why She Left You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIf you really stop and think about it you might still have a difficult time figuring out why women dump men. That's because many men still find women to be a huge mystery. It's part of their charm most of the time but in moments like these can be the bane of your existence. The good news is that ...
Views: 2926(1 vote) - Why Men Dump Women - Knowing Why Can Salvage Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIt's important to understand why men dump women so that you can avoid being dumped for many of the usual suspects. Before you make all kinds of changes based on these reasons alone it's important that you understand they aren't the only reasons men leave women. They are simply some of the more ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - What to Say to Your Ex to Get Him Back - 3 Things to Say to Get Him Attracted to You Again - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIt's not easy figuring out what to say to your ex to get him back. There are all kinds of things running through your head but when the time comes none of them sound as though they'll really get the job done. So, what is the secret? Is there a magical phrase that is going to get him to take you ...
Views: 1959 - Best Advice on How to Get My Ex Girlfriend Back - 3 Things That You Must Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeAre you in need of advice on how to "get my ex girlfriend back?" There are all kinds of websites, blogs, and the likes devoted to that topic. Let's take a moment in the here and now to address another related topic: what shouldn't you do if you want to get your ex girlfriend back? These ...
Views: 1309 - Getting Your Boyfriend Back - Best Advice on How to Get Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeChances are that if you've been dumped recently you're interested in finding the best advice on getting your boyfriend back. There's plenty of good advice floating around out there but if you want the best advice you're going to have turn to a few tried and true methods that go a little bit ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Words of Encouragement After a Breakup - Make Your Relationship Work - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou'll hear all kinds of words of encouragement after a breakup. What you choose to do with them is completely up to you. It's a good idea if you take them to heart and appreciate them in the spirit they were given: out of love for you. Breakups aren't easy for anyone. Whether you were on the ...
Views: 3631 - Winning Back the Ex - 3 Things You Must Know to Salvage Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Patrick UadialeBefore you even begin thinking about winning back the ex there are a few things you need to know. If you don't know these things and know them without a hint of doubt then there's really no need to win her back. You'll just find yourself in a similar situation down the road. What are these ...
Views: 965 - Boyfriend Wants to Take a Break - Here's What You Should Do Now! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Patrick UadialeWhen faced with the news that your boyfriend wants to take a break you want a proven method for working things out and getting back to the business of building a future together. But, where can you begin to make this happen? Give him his break. Take a step back and assess the situation. ...
Views: 3739 - Making the Best "Boyfriend Left Me" Recovery Advice Work For You - A Must Read! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIf you're in need of the best "boyfriend left me recovery guide" you'll be glad to know this is it. You have a few choices available to you. You can shrivel up and go all "lemony" and sour, you can fall apart and cry a river of tears, you can get angry, your can get even, or you can follow the ...
Views: 1025 - Advice on How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back That Is Guaranteed to Work - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou've heard it before, what you need is a proven method. Advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back may seem to grow on trees as of late but most of it is completely useless to you. You don't have unlimited time, money, or resources and you're not ready to take a walk on planet "Stepford" ...
Views: 970 - The Best Boyfriend Dumped Me - What Do I Do Now to Survive The Breakup? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou met Mr. Wonderful and life was good. Now, "the world's best boyfriend dumped me!" Where do you go from here? Life can be so kind and then turn around and be so cruel. Fate is such a fickle thing and talk of destiny and forever, crossing your fingers, and hoping for the best will only get ...
Views: 1368 - Advice on How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Guaranteed Way to Make Him Love You Again - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeWouldn't it be nice if the world was full of guaranteed advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back? Everywhere you look there would be advice that is sure to work and your heart would be certain to be spared the pain of a final breakup. Unfortunately, there are very few guarantees in ...
Views: 2762 - Fastest Advice on How to Get Your Ex Back - Lightening Fast Method to Win Back Your Ex - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeThe fastest advice on how to get your ex back is advice that will help you make quick fixes to your appearance that will get the attention of the one that has broken your heart. This means that you will be limited to actions that can be done quickly, have an immediate impact on how you look, and ...
Views: 983 - What is the Best Boyfriend Breakup Advice? A Must Read! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIf you're interested in breaking up you're probably also interested in finding the best boyfriend breakup advice that's available. There are many things that can help you do things in a more civilized manner so that your boyfriend isn't left feelings as though he's been run over by a steam ...
Views: 931 - What's the Best Boyfriend and Girlfriend Breakup Advice? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIt's not always easy finding the best boyfriend and girlfriend breakup advice especially when there's so much useless advice floating around in cyber space. For this reason you need to understand that the best advice isn't about living with it or moving on. It's about doing the deed and living ...
Views: 882 - The Best Ways to Get an Ex Back Fast - Make Your Ex Beg You to Take Them Back - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeHow many times have you sat back and wished for the best-best ways to get your ex back fast? The simple best just isn't good enough when it comes to getting you back together with the love of your life, right? It's completely understandable. But, what is the best? The best ways to get an ex ...
Views: 957 - Best Advice on How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - This Will Get His Attention! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeThe best advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back is almost always going to be advice that helps you get his attention without turning him in the wrong direction. The problem is that you need to get his attention without words. That makes the whole thing a little more challenging for most ...
Views: 1030 - What's the Best Breakup and Get Back Together Advice? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIf you've been through the wring of a breakup you might be interested in learning the best breakup and get back together advice that's out there. It's a good idea to follow this advice to the letter so that you'll have a stronger, healthier, and longer lasting relationship this time around. ...
Views: 1121 - 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 - How Do I Make Him Believe I'm Not Cheating? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Patrick UadialeCheated in the past? It's a real downer on even the "best" of relationships. Nothing kills trust faster for most men than finding out his girlfriend has been cheating on him. Unfortunately, it's going to be a long rough and rockety ride to convince him that you're not going to cheat again. ...
Views: 1183 - How to Make Your Man Forgive You For Anything - Even Cheating - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYour guy just found out that you cheated on him. His head is spinning and he can't really decide yet if he's mad at you, mad at the other guy, jealous, or just extremely hurt. Needless to say this isn't the best day your relationship has had. That doesn't mean that your relationship is over. ...
Views: 874 - How to Make Your Cheating Ex Faithful to You - Make Your Ex Fall In Love With You Again - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIn a perfect world, the person you choose to spend the rest of your life with will only have eyes for you at all times. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. It is the messiness in the world though that can lead to some of the greatest discoveries about ourselves and our fellow ...
Views: 1150 - Get Your Boyfriend To Take You Back Even After You Cheated With This Simple Trick - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Patrick UadialeDo you want to get your boyfriend to take you back after you've been caught cheating? This was once something most women thought of as impossible but there is one thing you can do that will make it much more likely to happen. Keep reading to find out what that one thing is. Don't forget to click ...
Views: 1211 - Free Advice On How to Get Your Cheating Ex Back That Is Guaranteed to Work - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Patrick UadialeFree advice on how to get your cheating ex back that gets results might seem like it would be hard to come by. That isn't always the case though. There are plenty of times when the advice is right under your nose. All you need to do is look and see what is there before you can begin enjoying the ...
Views: 992 - 6 Warning Signs of a Manipulative Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Zita FeketeAt my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”. She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly pretending everything’s all right. I was ...
Views: 3458 - Relationships: What Is A Relationship Triangle? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to a relationship there are typically two people involved. And what goes on in this relationship is primarily between these two individuals. This could be between: lovers, friends, colleagues or family. And this relationship it is almost certain to lead to moments or stories ...
Views: 2444 - How do Stinginess, Jealousy & Unfaithfulness & the Need for Control Harm Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Doron GilDenying traits, emotions and behaviors and projecting them onto your partner sabotages your relationships. As long as you are not aware of this being the case you will continue harm your relationships time and again. Becoming aware is therefore the key to change. Here are three examples of ...
Views: 2047 - Ending the Victim Advantage (Part II) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cathy EckThe Lost Secret of Masculine and Feminine Roles In Part I, I shared with you the ancient masculine/feminine secret. The victimhood advantage allowed power-hungry authority figures to take all the power but none of the blame. We learned to blame the feminine through the perpetuation of stories ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - Ending the Victim Advantage (Part I) - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Cathy EckThe Poor Me Control Drama Nearly every day someone says to me, “I'm sick of hearing victims whine.” Aren't we all? Taking responsibility for our lives has finally come of age. Those who pretend that they are always innocent victims just rub us the wrong way. If we turn away from them, we ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - So Why Did She Stay? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose Charvet“The first time anything violent happened my husband broke my nose and kicked me in the shins. We had been having dinner at a friend’s place and he had been drinking heavily all night. At midnight, after many attempts to get my husband to leave with me, I finally gave up, picked up our ...
Views: 1199 - The Five Best Friends of the Abusive Man - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Gary DirenfeldThe Five Best Friends of the Abusive Man Truly abusive men are out for themselves. These are the narcissists and sociopaths who walk among us in plain clothes. Abusive men rely on these five strategies to gratify their needs ahead of or at the expense of their partner: 1. Denial Even with ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - How Not to Fight: Myths about Fighting In Relationships (And What to Do about Them) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaIn my counseling practice, couples are often surprised to learn they can communicate and solve problems effectively without fighting; but sometimes you may find it’s not so easy to give up your struggles. You may have trouble letting go of the fighting habit because of two factors: social ...
Views: 2675(2 votes) - Controlling Anger - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Edward GoodenWhat Is Anger? All of us feel anger. Some of us get angry very often. Some are able to control the anger. Some of us express our anger freely, whereas some suppress it. Why do we get angry? Is there any way to control the anger? How to do that? Causes Of Anger We get angry when we are ...
Views: 1891 - Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Tina TessinaLast month, I received the following letter from an old friend, Lloyd Barnhart. "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 ...
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