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- I Want To Save My Marriage What Am I Doing Wrong: Things To Do To Save A Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackI Want To Save My Marriage What Am I Doing Wrong: Things To Do To Save A Marriage Are you totally and absolutely sure that you want to save your relationship? If your answer to that is definitely "yes", that's great... But there is another important question you need to answer, and I really ...
Views: 2757 - Beware of Love Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Eva EvansIt is generally believed that love addiction is not as serious as other types of addictions like drugs, gambling or sex. And it might be true; however, love addiction can be easily compared to emotional disorders and obsessions that may often lead to a crime (i.e. a crime of passion). Suicides, ...
Views: 2755(2 votes) - How To Make My Wife Happy Again: My Wife Is Unhappy With Her Life - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2018 from Henry JosephHow To Make My Wife Happy Again: My Wife Is Unhappy With Her Life My wife is unhappy. You've been thinking about this a lot lately, haven't you? You know that your marriage isn't as joyful or fulfilling as it once was. Something has dramatically changed and part of that is your wife's obvious ...
Views: 2750 - Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? As I sit and reflect on my experiences with sexual relations, I have found that I have performed such more so for my partner than for myself. For instance, I enjoy the concept of having sex but the actual ...
Views: 2747(1 vote) - Narcissist Loves Pain: His and Others' - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Most narcissists enjoy an irrational and brief burst of relief after having suffered emotionally ("narcissistic injury") or after having sustained a loss. It is a sense of freedom, which comes with being unshackled. Having ...
Views: 2739 - Why Do I Still Love My Ex? I'm In a New Relationship but I Still Think about My Ex - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Michael BradWhy Do I Still Love My Ex? I'm In a New Relationship but I Still Think about My Ex After a breakup, it can often times be hard to get over your ex. But exactly why do you still love them? This can be something frustrating especially if your ex was the one who messed up and caused you ...
Views: 2731 - ***Morally Indefensible Notions About Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have never heard anything as outrageous as the views espoused in a book entitled, A Gift for Muslim Couple, by Maulavi Ashraf Ali Thanvi. Us being sick to our collective stomachs is a gross understatement of the outrage we feel about the garbage ...
Views: 2728(18 votes) - 2 Months After Breakup: It's Been Two Months After A Breakup, It Still Hurts - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla Eden2 Months After Breakup: It's Been Two Months After A Breakup, It Still Hurts A lot of times we feel that to reverse a break up we need to go on this hounding trip and once we are done begging our ex will reconsider his decision. But that never works. So if you want to convince your ex to get ...
Views: 2727 - It is Possible to Get Ex Back With No Contact - Find Out How! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Charles WealthI want to know if it is possible to get ex back with no contact. A lot of people ask this question when they break up with someone they love. If you want to know how to get back your ex, then you must know the do’s and don’ts of a relationship. Getting back together with your ex is not as ...
Views: 2725 - My Husband Doesn't Love Me Anymore And It Hurts: What To Do When Husband Says He Doesn't Love Me Anymore - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Doesn't Love Me Anymore And It Hurts: What To Do When Husband Says He Doesn't Love Me Anymore Yes it is possible to warm yourself into your husband's heart even if you could see signs that he doesn't love you anymore. Probably you have been taking certain things about him for ...
Views: 2724 - Husband Says I Instead Of We: When He Uses I Instead Of We - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyHusband Says I Instead Of We: When He Uses I Instead Of We As you can see in television, more and more celebrity couples are getting marriage separation advice. A lot more are happening to ordinary people. This is a fast paced world people are living in and if you do not know how to ...
Views: 2721 - Is It Rude To Ignore Your Ex: Why Ignoring Your Ex Is Powerful - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Kayla EdenIs It Rude To Ignore Your Ex: Why Ignoring Your Ex Is Powerful Sadness and dejection are but the outcomes of a heartbreaking breakup. The other aftermath of a breakup is trying to forget all the sweet moments you had shared with your ex. It could be memorable moments that you are trying to ...
Views: 2721 - He Cheated and Chose Her: He's Dating the Girl He Cheated On Me With - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Cheated and Chose Her: He's Dating the Girl He Cheated On Me With So, your boyfriend broke up with you without any reason, and he does not want to tell you why he had broken up with you, but you have found after a while that he dumped you for another girl. Most women cry and beg their ex ...
Views: 2720 - How to Reunite With An Ex: Reuniting After Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael BradFor some people, breaking up can be devastating and can completely change their life and who they are. Some people take it harder than others, and then there are people who could care less. However, if you are one of those people who wants to get back together with your ex after some time, here ...
Views: 2717 - Emotional Abuse: The invisible Killer - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe name of this article might sound a bit extreme and over the top, however I thought it was relevant to create awareness around this often overlooked area. This is a general description of Emotional Abuse, which is based on my current awareness and observations. Physical Abuse Very ...
Views: 2714(1 vote) - To Forgive Or NOT To Forgive Your Abuser or Offender? 3 Benefits of Forgiving And 3 Dangers of Not Forgiving - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Felicity OkoloForgiveness is a topic that is hard for people to come to terms with. Many people have their own views and opinions about forgiveness. Whether you choose to forgive your abuser or offender or you choose not to forgive, the choice is yours. Forgiveness is a choice. But before you decide whether ...
Views: 2713(2 votes) - "I Fear the Holidays: It is the Worst Time of the Year!" - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Sam VakninThe holidays season should be a time of family get-togethers, love shared, and relatives and friends brought up to date. Holidays are supposed to be the reification of that contradiction in terms: mass or group intimacy. Instead, for victims of family violence and abuse, the holidays are ...
Views: 2709(2 votes) - We Broke Up and He Hasn't Called: After A Breakup and He Doesn't Call - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Kayla EdenWe Broke Up and He Hasn't Called: After A Breakup and He Doesn't Call When you have just ended your relationship and you are still hoping that you can still work things out with your ex, you are probably praying and hoping to receive a phone call from your ex. That's pathetic! Why wait ...
Views: 2709 - Me and My Ex Make Eye Contact: Ex Staring Into My Eyes - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Amora StevieMe and My Ex Make Eye Contact: Ex Staring Into My Eyes Does your ex send you mixed feelings and signals about what they want with you? Are you often confused around your ex; because they never seem to be able to decide what they want? Do you want to get your ex back, but you are not sure if ...
Views: 2706 - How To Save Your Marriage When You Feel Hopeless: How To Save Your Marriage Alone - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Save Your Marriage When You Feel Hopeless: How To Save Your Marriage Alone Every marriage goes through several rough patches but the good news is that people do not always walk out of their marriages, no matter how hard they find to continue. Therefore, if you feel that your marriage ...
Views: 2703 - Thoughts Of Wife's Previous Lovers Bothering You: Wife's Past Is Killing Me - by Submitted on May 24, 2018 from John BraxtonThoughts Of Wife's Previous Lovers Bothering You: Wife's Past Is Killing Me There are men who sometimes think about their wife being with previous lovers and it generates strong, unpleasant, unhappy feelings within them. For some men, it's so strong that it "hurts" or even makes them ...
Views: 2700 - 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) - My Husband Has Become So Boring: How To Deal With A Boring Husband - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Has Become So Boring: How To Deal With A Boring Husband Most couples find that after they have been married for awhile it becomes more difficult to stay together. One of the reasons is that as a couple you run out of things to talk about and you settle into a rather dull routine. ...
Views: 2694 - Toxic Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Michael ClearmanToxic Relationships Every person reading this piece is either in, has been in, or knows someone who has been in, a toxic relationship. The term is self-descriptive, the relationship is poisonous, and it is deadly. Remaining in this type of relationship may or may not lead to physical death ...
Views: 2694(3 votes) - How Do You Talk to Your Ex Boyfriend? What to Say to Win Him Back! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Charles WealthHow do you talk to your ex boyfriend after a break up? It majorly has to do with the state of affairs and how recent the split up was. You can start talking to him again and be friends once more, if you know exactly what to do and say at the right time. The piece of writing reveals a few tips to ...
Views: 2692 - My Ex Showed Up Unexpectedly: When Your Ex Shows Up Unannounced - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieMy Ex Showed Up Unexpectedly: When Your Ex Shows Up Unannounced If you are looking how to get back with ex, then do yourself a big favor and learn and understand to recognize the signs ex wants you back! You would not believe how many could be part of the relationship self help or ...
Views: 2691 - ***Divorcing Destruction: Think Straight and Think Strong - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Teagin Maddox,As women, we typically give, and want, more in relationships than men; we want nice homes and solid families, not just some roof over our heads and a bunch of people co-existing together--although that sure would be easier. Nope; we want constant connection; we want the fairy tale. We are ...
Views: 2676(4 votes) - Husband Ignores Me In Social Situations: Husband Ignores Me Around His Friends - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Colten ReeseHusband Ignores Me In Social Situations: Husband Ignores Me Around His Friends As women when we get married we all have this vision of what the perfect man we would like to marry is like. We want someone to wine and dine us, make us feel loved, and cherish us till death do us part. Many times ...
Views: 2676 - Bodily Effects of Torture and Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninThere is one place in which one's privacy, intimacy, integrity and inviolability are guaranteed – one's body, a unique temple and a familiar territory of sensa and personal history. The torturer invades, defiles and desecrates this shrine. He does so publicly, deliberately, repeatedly and, ...
Views: 2675(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) - Sprouting the Seeds of Infidelity by Susan Sheppard - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan SheppardInfidelity affects 8 out of 10 marriages in this country. This is a shocking statistic! What happens between the time the marriage vows are spoken and that first episode of cheating? It's an assumption, of course, but I don't think that 80% of the people who get married intend to cheat or ...
Views: 2666 - Depressed Boyfriend Broke Up With Me Will He Come Back: My Boyfriend Left Me Because Of His Depression - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Amora StevieDepressed Boyfriend Broke Up With Me Will He Come Back: My Boyfriend Left Me Because Of His Depression Will my boyfriend come back to me is a question many of us have asked friends right after a break up. When you still love your ex it's almost impossible to even consider the idea of moving ...
Views: 2665 - How to Identify the Toxic Relationships in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergHow do you identify a toxic relationship? Here is a list of ways to tell if something might possibly be wrong in your personal relationship with your significant other. Just answer these questions truthfully. • Does your significant other verbally abuse you? • Does your significant other say ...
Views: 2664(1 vote) - How Do I Open Lines of Communication With My Ex Once Again? Communicating With Ex After Break Up - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Michael BradThe first step in getting your ex back begins by opening the lines of communication with him/her. However, what, when, and how we say influences the future course of events. If you have decided to give your relationship one more try then you will have to get back on talking terms and here are ...
Views: 2662 - How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Call You - What to Do When Your Boyfriend Won't Call You - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeRelationships can sometimes be something of a challenge. If you've been dating a guy for awhile and you've fallen into a predictable routine you may start to feel as though you are being taken advantage of. Many women feel this when they realize that their once attentive man, now rarely calls ...
Views: 2657 - How To Save Marriage When Love Is Gone: How To Save A Marriage When You're Not In Love Anymore - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHow To Save Marriage When Love Is Gone: How To Save A Marriage When You're Not In Love Anymore Do you find yourself struggling to find a reason for staying together and often think "what happened to us"? Perhaps the only thing that is keeping you from leaving is the kids or financial security ...
Views: 2649 - I Broke Up With Him and He Is Ignoring Me: I Dumped My Boyfriend Now He's Ignoring Me - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenI Broke Up With Him and He Is Ignoring Me: I Dumped My Boyfriend Now He's Ignoring Me That all too unfortunate ending to your once wonderful relationship has come. Each and every day that goes by since the break up seems like a never-ending nightmare as you ponder just what the future holds ...
Views: 2647 - How to Tell If Your Ex Still Loves You - Sure Signs Your Ex Is Still Interested In You - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Larry GateIf you are in search of how to tell if your ex still loves you, then this article will be helpful to you. When a break up occurs, it can be extremely complicated. The situation may not be as bad as it seem. Your ex may just need some time alone. The first thing to do is to determine whether or ...
Views: 2621 - Ex Rubbing New Relationship In My Face: Why Does My Ex Rub His New Girlfriend In My Face - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Kayla EdenEx Rubbing New Relationship In My Face: Why Does My Ex Rub His New Girlfriend In My Face Isn't it like achieving the impossible when you're planning to get your Ex back when your Ex is already dating someone else? Just when you thought that the breakup was the worst thing that could have ...
Views: 2620 - How To Get Back Together After Separation: Reconciliation After Separation - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael BradYou realize after breaking off with your spouse, you still have feelings for your ex. You start to wonder if getting back together after separation is still possible. If you have made a choice to win back your ex, you should let go of the past and find out the best ways to get back ...
Views: 2612 - Getting Him Back - Signs Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Larry GateIt seems the world has ended for you. You realize the one you love most has walked out of your life. All that comes to your mind is getting him back. However how can you tell if he is still interested in you? I will be sharing with you 7 sure signs he is still interested: 1. He contacts your ...
Views: 2603 - Abusive Behaviour: Why Do People Put Up With Abusive Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAbusive behaviour can include all that makes one feel compromised, undermined and taken advantage of. It can be in the relationships one has with: friends, family, colleagues and in intimate relationships. The type of environment it is, or whether one is male or female, the race or the ...
Views: 2602 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Hate Women? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe title of this article may sound a bit extreme and yet when it comes to male and female interactions, there is not always peace, harmony or respect. Throughout time, women have been murdered, manipulated and abused by men. And although the rights of women have gradually improved in certain ...
Views: 2596 - How To Improve My Wife's Self Esteem: Helping A Partner With Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 22, 2018 from John BraxtonHow To Improve My Wife's Self Esteem: Helping A Partner With Low Self Esteem Having a spouse who suffers from low self esteem can be agony. Common signs of low self esteem are cynical look at things that go around them, the need to reign over you with an iron fist. If you are reading this ...
Views: 2595 - I Want My Ex Boyfriend to Want Me Back! How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"I want my ex boyfriend to want me back!" this is often said by person feeling alone and jilted. What does it say concerning you if you are still very much interested in your ex boyfriend? It says that you are grown-up enough to know true love once you sense it as well as you have a fixed ...
Views: 2590 - Could Your Partner be a Controller or Verbal Abuser? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIt’s challenging sometimes to know what’s wrong in your relationship. If you’re like many other people, you probably want a loving relationship more than anything else in the world. Maybe you’ve tried and tried and tried to make your relationship work and yet somehow you just seem to be going ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - How to Win Your Ex Back after Cheating: What to Say to Your Boyfriend after Having an Affair - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Michael BradDid you cheat on your ex? Did your ex break up with you? Betrayal of trust is one of the worst things that can happen in a relationship. The affair has made your ex lose trust and confidence in you. If that trust isn't there, no matter how much you try you're not going to win them back. No ...
Views: 2581 - My Husband Never Takes Me Out Anywhere: My Husband Never Wants To Go Anywhere - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Never Takes Me Out Anywhere: My Husband Never Wants To Go Anywhere Often in our Coaching Practice we hear both wives and husbands saying things like: "I do still love my spouse, but feel that our life is like being trapped" or "I lost my freedom when entering my relation" or even ...
Views: 2573 - The Test of Three Rs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam VakninAcquired Situational Narcissism can be induced in adulthood by celebrity, wealth, and fame. But, it may also occur in a variety of other situations. Codependents, aiming to fend off gnawing abandonment anxiety, can resort to and evolve narcissistic and even psychopathic behaviours and traits in ...
Views: 2571 - Why Does My Husband Not Care About My Feelings: My Husband Doesn't Understand Me Emotionally - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesWhy Does My Husband Not Care About My Feelings: My Husband Doesn't Understand Me Emotionally Marriage is not just about getting a mortgage and having children. It is about two people who have fallen in love with each other and have made a commitment for life. So how do they keep their ...
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