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- Our Universal Family - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerFrom the generous outpouring of compassion and support for the people of Haiti to the theme of the top grossing Golden Globe best motion picture, Avatar, the message is clear – we are all connected as human beings – one universal family. The experience of profound devastation and continuous ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - Psychological Tricks to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back After A Breakup! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeFor several years even centuries relationships has been studied by expert psychologists and doctors to know the actual problems in the relationship and get better from there. It looks like relationships are aspect of nature that is what everybody passing through. However the main issue in the ...
Views: 4845(1 vote) - Should I Be Friends With My Ex If I Want Him Back: Can You Be Friends With Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2019 from Lyra NoaShould I Be Friends With My Ex If I Want Him Back: Can You Be Friends With Your Ex Boyfriend If you were to ask someone whether or not you should be friends with your ex boyfriend. Often a banal response would be: "Your ex is an ex for a reason." Suggesting that you shouldn't be friends ...
Views: 439(1 vote) - Signs My Ex Boyfriend Still Has Feelings For Me: Signs Your Ex Wants You Back But Won't Admit It - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Lyra NoaSigns My Ex Boyfriend Still Has Feelings For Me: Signs Your Ex Wants You Back But Won't Admit It That's a very common question among women after a break up. When you still love your ex it's not easy to let go of him. You dream of a renewed future with him and a second chance at love. As much ...
Views: 509(1 vote) - Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You and What to Do About Them - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeIf you were to look up the words "emotional torture" in the dictionary, you would most likely get a definition that included being in love with a man who has broken up with you. Even worse, if you were in a long term relationship with your boyfriend and have come to realize how important he is ...
Views: 4332(1 vote) - Some Common Signs Of Cheating In A Relationship - Watch Out For These! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarThere are some common signs of cheating in a relationship. Working late nights, frequent company function, more meeting, more often going out with friends and many such signs may be a cause of concern. Few Common Signs of Cheating In A Relationship The unaccounted money can be a sign of ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Surviving The Loss Of A Child - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ivette AttaudEverything happened so fast. That morning I was strangled to near unconsciousness by my abusive husband because I wouldn’t get an abortion, and that night I’m in the emergency room at Fort Bragg being admitted in pre-term labor. The doctors tried to stop the labor, but it was all in vain – the ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - Ten Tips Prevent Narcissistic Re-victimization - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTen Ways to Prevent Narcissistic Re-victimization One of the greatest fears of those in recovery from narcissistic abuse is re-victimization. People feel powerless against the covert mind control used by narcissists to trap unknowing victims. Knowledge is power. Awareness is protection. ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - 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) - The Cycle of Battered Person Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from William Heads– Battered Person Syndrome [BPS], sometimes known as “ battered woman syndrome,” is a form of emotional trauma which has been intensely studied since 1970, when the first book on the subject appeared. As I have read through the various lists of symptoms, cyclical dynamics, and aftereffects of ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Top 3 Ways to Teach Your Child to Accept Children Who Are Different - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Laura St JohnYour children are going to encounter other children who are different than them. Here's three ways to teach your children to accept other children. 1. Understanding: We all have situations. There are always underlying circumstances that people are going through that they don’t outwardly ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Verbal Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Trina SonnenbergVerbal abuse is probably the most common form of abuse exercised today, but it is also one form of abuse that is not publically recognized. Children experience verbal abuse at the hands of their parents, school mates and others; growing up thinking it is a normal way to behave. As adults, they ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Verbally Abusive Mothers: What Can Happen When Someone Is Verbally Abused By Their Mother? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment someone is born, their mother has incredible power over them. She has the power to build them up or the power to tear them down. Ideally, one would have had a mother who was: loving, supportive and kind, for instance. But there are also people out there who had the complete ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - Why and How to Grow Wings - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciI read a while ago, and found it applicable to many areas of our life, that we can handle as much as the span of your wings. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that God, the Universe, doesn’t bestow (good or bad) onto you more than you can handle? We can use this concept well in our growth, ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Why Letting a Man Go May Be the Key to Getting Him Back - Expert Advice! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeOnce the man you are in love with approaches you and lets you know that he is not pleased and wants to end the relationship, you may have the tendency to keep hold of him and refuse to let him slip away. That is only your normal nature to guard the things you love kicking in. If you yielded to ...
Views: 9385(2 votes) - Why Won't My Ex Boyfriend Call Me Back? - Trick to Make Him Call You - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeAre you saying to yourself at the moment, why won't my ex boyfriend call me back? Have you called him a few times or on one occasion however he is simply not returning your texts or phone calls? I recognize the way how you feel. However luckily, there is a means to get him to call you ...
Views: 4997(1 vote) - Your Ex Boyfriend Says He Needs Time - What You Must Do To Get Your Boyfriend Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeYour ex boyfriend says he needs time. Time is what you don’t want to have at all. You are aware that your destiny is inside that with him however he seems not to know that. It is very hard to be in this situation since the only thing you can imagine is a future devoid of the one man you love. ...
Views: 17991(2 votes) - Are You In A Toxic Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Virginia PintoAll relationships are complex. However, when one partner becomes intensely and chronically critical of the other, it becomes a “toxic” relationship. A toxic relationship is when a person essentially drains the life out of their partner with their criticism and discontent, thus killing the joy ...
Views: 1148(4 votes) - 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 to Set Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Darlene LancerLove can’t exist without boundaries, even with your children. It’s easy to understand external boundaries as your bottom line. Think of rules and principles you live by when you say what you will or won’t do or allow. If you have difficulty saying no, override your needs to please others, or are ...
Views: 3450(7 votes) - Liars, cheaters, manipulators, beaters--Spot them in 3 dates or less - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Alisa Goodwin SnellSingle men and women are vulnerable to the risks of exploitation, deception, infidelity, stalking, and abuse, especially if they don’t know the early warning signs. With statistics that range from 20 to 60 percent of partner’s cheating during a relationship or marriage,** and reports stating ...
Views: 8264(6 votes) - 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) - 4 Tips on How to Win My Ex Back After Break Up! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Phillip TomOne thing that takes a major emotional toll on all individuals is break-up. They bring in so much anger, hurt and pain. If you have in recent times gone through a breakup, it is rather usual to have emotions still overflowing within you. At the moment, you’re probably making effort to work out ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Breakup Advice For You - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsBeing in a relationship with someone you really love can be the best thing that you will ever have. It awakens emotions on you that you never thought existed until the day you fall in love. And, then you start to believe in fairy-tales and wake up every morning feeling free and grateful. But ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I recently discovered numerous women he text messages - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have just read your article "Keys to a Happy Relationship" and would be greatful for some advice. I havn't been with my partner long. We are both in our twenties and we met a few months ago and already live together because it's the only way we could see ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Does My Ex Boyfriend Want Me Back? - How to Win Him Back! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John OnyekaIf you are questioning; "Does my ex boyfriend want me back?" And, you are desperate concerning the way to recapture his heart, and “how to make your ex boyfriend want you back." I have some ideas for you, therefore continue reading...OK? There are a lot of methods to devise a strategy on how to ...
Views: 3203(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) - 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) - Finding Free Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsWhen times get tougher and it’s making your relationship with your spouse more burdensome, then it is time to sit down and think about it. But you have to clear your mind first before talking with your spouse. This way, you can get access to your thoughts freely without being angry or annoyed. ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Getting Back Your Ex In Your Life After a Break Up - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from John VickiIt can be a really bad ordeal to go through a break up. It can be lonely, especially since you just broke up. If you had the opportunity to get back with your ex would you take it? I believe a lot of people would jump at the opportunity. Would you do it if it meant sacrifices and compromises? I ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Guaranteed Breakup Advice to Pull You Through These Troubling Times - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Uadiale AmberBreaking up is never fun. What you need is guaranteed breakup advice to help you pull through the days and weeks following your breakup. While this is not a one size fits all solution by any means these steps will provide you some degree of comfort despite your heartache. They may even give you ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Homelessness Haunting Veterans - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany members of the military get to enjoy the luxury of on-base housing while in service. But when returning back to civilian life, hundreds of thousands of veterans are left homeless, but for various (and mostly preventable) reasons. According to Military.com, “one-third of adult homeless ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - How to Get Him Back In Your Arms After a Breakup - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Phillip TomIf you are thinking how to get him back after a break up, in that case let me let you know that it is achievable. But, it takes a lot more than pleading and apologies to get your ex boyfriend back. I know after a relationship ends you feel very hurtful, confused and emotional. In situation ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Is All Hope Lost With My Ex: Is There Hope For Me And My Ex - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Lyra NoaIs All Hope Lost With My Ex: Is There Hope For Me And My Ex A lot of people go through a breakup and think they might try to reunite with their ex but just do not pursue it. There is usually a good chance that the relationship can continue after things cool down and the two are able to ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Learn How to take Anger Management Classes - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Ari NovickWhat is the best length anger management program to take? Ironically, this is one of the most frequently asked questions we get asked of prospective anger management customers who are thinking about registering for a program. There are several ways to determine what what duration class would ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You - Determine If Your Ex Still Cares - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John OnyekaIf you are depressed and lonely after a split up, you are most likely on the lookout for even a subtle signs your ex still loves you. It seems unbelievable that they could break up with so easily. While it is hard to know if your ex still has strong feelings for you because all relationship ...
Views: 3508(1 vote) - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You and How to Know For Sure! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Phillip TomYou might probably be anguished in the pit of separation from your ex. Now, you felt confused and lost. You have no idea what to do or who to turn to and your world is ending. A lot of people have similar experience. So, you are not alone. Let me share some very important tips with you, so that ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Sleeping Over Ex Boyfriend's House: Staying At Ex Boyfriend's House - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2019 from Lyra NoaSleeping Over Ex Boyfriend's House: Staying At Ex Boyfriend's House You're thinking about having sex with your ex boyfriend because you believe it's the best way to get him back. Simply put, you're wrong! When a woman is still in love with her ex one of the worst things she can do is sleep ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Some Effective Ideas About How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back By Using Text Messaging Ideas To Win Him Back - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Franklin FashayaDo you feel lonely after your breakup? You wish if you can be back with your ex boyfriend. Then If you are determined enough, you can get your ex boyfriend back by using text messaging ideas to win him back. There are some rules that can be followed to make your text message effective on your ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Stop Being Friends With Ex Boyfriend - How Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeStop Being Friends With Ex Boyfriend If you wish to find out how to win your ex boyfriend back in that case you ought to stop being friends with him, and begin thinking about how to get your ex boyfriend back. Given that he looks at you as only a friend that is all you are going to be to ...
Views: 4376(1 vote) - The Ultimate Ex Back Formula For Reconciliation - Ways to Win Back Your Ex - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from John OnyekaWhat is the best technique to get your ex back? A proven ex back formula can definitely boost your opportunities. Here is a blueprint to win back the one you love. To express it in mathematical terms: (S+W)T=Love The initial part of the formula is S + W. S equals separation. Breaking up with ...
Views: 2538(1 vote) - Ways to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Get Him Back by Dating Someone Else - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Phillip TomGetting your ex boyfriend back by dating another man may look like a crazy idea. It seems totally the wrong thing to do and can worsen the situation of things. However would you start seeing another man if it can bring you closer to your ex boyfriend? When you have broken up with someone you ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - Ways to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back in Love With You After Break Up! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Phillip TomRelationships can be complicated things. You can be crazy about a man who someday lets you know that he is not in love with you any longer and he wants to call it a quit. It is shocking and it actually makes you feel as though you can’t move on without him. Your emotions are going to be ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - You're Obsessed with Your Ex Boyfriend - How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John OnyekaWhen you wake up in the morning he is the first thing that enters your mind and he is the only one who you think about all day long. It is hard since even if the two of you had a failed relationship, you are still in love with him. You may have even attempted to move on without him however it ...
Views: 3601(1 vote) - What's Narcissism, What's Abuse? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaNarcissistic Personalities & Sociopaths Conscience is a type of judgment, that tells us what is right and wrong. It begins in early childhood, when (hopefully) parents teach a child what he can or cannot do (beginning with "no!"), then gradually how to tell right from wrong. ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - 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) - Dear Dr. Romance: Is he trying to make me jealous? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need your advice. My ex and I broke up a while ago but still talked everyday. Anyways, long story short, I decided I can't talk to him anymore because we both need to change and find out who we are and learn to treat each other better. He continues calling and ...
Views: 3572(3 votes) - Family Lies; the Binding Ties - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from PD RiversDr. John Bradshaw has written many books about families and relationships but the best of those books was about family secrets. Family secrets can destroy you. It does not matter why they have been kept; they will eventually come back to smack you in the face. Take, for instance, the story of ...
Views: 3069(3 votes) - Keep Anger from Spoiling Your Holidays with 3 Tips from Anger Management Experts in 23 Countries - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Tom WilsonHoliday stress can ruin the holidays when anger raises it's ugly head. Here's a deadly formula; add together holiday stress, poor communication, poor anger control skills and alcohol. Stir together and you get a deadly anti-love potion that is sure to increase verbal and physical conflict among ...
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