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- Dear Dr. Romance: I'm in my late 40s and feeling very unhopeful about my future love life. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance I am in a terrible funk over a failed relationship that lasted 2 years and I thought would lead to marriage. We met online and now I'm afraid if I go online again, he will see my profile and/or I will see his. I took this breakup so hard, the thought of that happening just ...
Views: 1523 - How To Tell Your Ex You Still Love Her - Ways To Tell Your Ex You Want Her Back - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow to tell your ex you still love her; If you are one that is trying to get his ex girlfriend back, there is some superior and terrible news. First you get the terrible news, this is that there really is no sure way to get your ex back. There is a superior chance your ex girlfriend is gone ...
Views: 2375 - Is My Ex Over Me - Signs Your Ex Isn't Over You - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldIs my ex over me; Experiencing a break up does not have to be the end of the world. It also does not mean it has to be the end of your relationship either. Many times a break up will help a person to realize just how much they loved the person they were with and what a great relationship they ...
Views: 1614 - Winning Your Girlfriend - Boyfriend Back - How To Make Your Ex Want You Back Again - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWinning your girlfriend or boyfriend back; Have you been looking for the best way to get your ex back? You do not need to search far because a lot of the basic information on this can be found on the internet. Listed below are some of the better ways that people have used to get their ...
Views: 816 - How Do You Get Your Boyfriend Back - How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Want You Back - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow do you get your boyfriend back; If you have been suffering the pain of getting neglected by your boyfriend you can rest guaranteed you are not the only one. There are many around the globe that is experiencing the same thing you are. They may be thinking just like you, wondering how you can ...
Views: 914 - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel like such a damned freak. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My entire adult life, I have gone out to all the places you're told to go to meet someone special. Nothing. I never even get asked out. It's like I'm invisible, and my life has wasted away because there's not a damn thing I can to do to 'make' someone ...
Views: 1128 - The Law of Attraction and Friends: 4 Qualities to Look For - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Andrea SchulmanThis article was original published on: http://raiseyourvibrationtoday.com/articles/2015/01/22/law-attraction-friends-4-qualities-look/ If you want to become a master of the Law of Attraction, it is important that you keep good company. Our lives become what we think about, talk about and ...
Views: 1412 - Relationships: Does The Fear Of Abandonment Stop You From Leaving A Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can have relationships that they want to be in, they can also have relationships that they don’t want to be in. This doesn’t mean that one will no longer spend time with these people though; as they might still spend time with them. In this case, one is not going to be ...
Views: 1553 - Dear Dr. Romance: is it natural for a man to masturbate? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am single man, I have question for you, is it natural for a man to masturbate? I normally, do it everyday, sometimes 4 times a day. Tell me if its wrong or normal to fantasize my cousin and she is a woman? Is it that wrong thing to do? I love to masturbate and to me ...
Views: 1410 - Dr. Romance on Silver and Gold: secrets to making and keeping friends - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Tina TessinaMake new friends, keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.——adage Research conducted by Dr. Dean Ornish and others shows that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are well-connected to friends and family. But, in our mobile society, keeping friends is not always possible. ...
Views: 1249 - How Can You Tell If Your Ex Wants You Back - How To Tell If Your Ex Still Has Feelings For You - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreIf you find you're telling yourself you still love your boyfriend or girlfriend, you must decide what to do about it. How can you tell if your ex wants you back; It is natural to experience outstanding love after breaking up. How to tell if your ex still has feelings for you; You experienced ...
Views: 990 - 3 Ways Facebook is Killing Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Nurturing MarriageOriginally published here: http://www.nurturingmarriage.org/the-little-things/3-ways-facebook-is-killing-your-marriage Facebook is great. It is something that most of us use almost every day. However, it shouldn't be surprising to hear that Facebook has been mentioned in many a divorce ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Is He Just A Friend? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Shaundra ConnellyHolding on to a failed relationship in the guise that you want him as a friend is in no way a wrong thing to do but the fact that you know it cannot be salvaged and you still hold on to a man who probably has moved on is an injustice to yourself and your love life. Every woman hopes to meet a ...
Views: 984 - 6 Ways to Make People Like You - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharBill: I love you, Amy. Amy: I don't. Bill: Amy, no one can ever love you more than me. Amy: I know Bill, but I don't feel the same for you. Bill: I can't live without you Amy. Amy: Bye Bye Bill Bill tried his best to explain Amy but Amy didn't understand his feelings. It happens all the ...
Views: 1144 - How to Break Old Relationship Habits - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, how do you keep from repeating the old behaviors and patterns that no longer serve you in your relationships and your life? (An excerpt from my NEW eBook – 7 Steps To Becoming An Empowered Single Woman which will be publish soon. SO LOOK OUT FOR IT.) You have to make creating the ...
Views: 1622 - How to Admit Cheating On A Loved One - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Mike HatcherSometimes you can find out that you have made a mistake where you will end up cheating on your loved one. In such a case many things will come to your mind. Among the worst things that will always pass through your mind is feeling guilty. Remember cheating is an act that will make you restless ...
Views: 2764 - How To Create (And Keep!) Intimacy - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Kate SinerOn the topic of intimacy many people might say, “What do we really mean by intimacy anyway?” Intimacy is both a familiarity with and a deep knowledge of another person. And in fact, the first person that we really need to be intimate with is ourselves. Our capacity to see and relate to another ...
Views: 1288 - What to do when a friend's child commits suicide - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Sally MarksI am in my own state of shock. My friend, Marsha, called this morning to tell me that her daughter, Lauren, had committed suicide. She was 34 years old, the same age as my oldest daughter, Alicia. I’ve known Marsha since we attended Kino Junior High together. Some 15 years later Marsha, our ...
Views: 2189 - What It Feels Like When You Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2014 from Chris ChandraThe thing is, there really is a difference in how you feel after you overcome shyness. I'm not talking about overcoming shyness where you get bold for a brief moment and then anxiety creeps back in. I'm talking about a full blown recovery where there is no going back. A few years ago I ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - My Fascination with Inspiration and Motivation: The Best Gift You Can Give - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Michael MantellIt all began when I was studying psychology in college in the 1960’s. That’s not as far back as you think. Just think of Abraham Maslow writing his paper in 1943 on what he called the “Hierarchy of Needs.” Both he and his pyramid have been revered for more than 70 years. I’m pediatrics ...
Views: 1457 - Letting Go Takes Love - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaWhen you feel beset in your life, and people close to you seem to be difficult and uncooperative, consider that they may be reflecting back to you the behavior your own anxiety is creating toward them. Learning to let go of your obsessively trying to control others can free you to receive ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - How To Be A Friend - Being The Good Friend Everyone Needs - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Donald PillaiFriend: One who is attached to another by affection; one who entertains for another sentiments of esteem, respect and affection, which leads him/her to desire their company and to seek to promote their happiness and prosperity. Noah Webster - 1828 Dictionary The first act of friendship is ...
Views: 1554 - Gossip - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaWhen we directly or indirectly participate in negative talk about others or gossip, we are not a match to divine love. Our choice to listen to, indulge, participate in, spread or instigate gossip or negative talk of any kind directed towards others causes an absolute breakdown of our ...
Views: 1488 - Promoting Yourself on Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs one of the most popular social networking sites online, Facebook provides you the opportunity to promote yourself, your site, your business, your events, and your clients. Facebook, due to its social nature, creates a lot of opportunity to promote your products and services. However, this ...
Views: 1284 - Confessions of a Facebook Reject! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageYes, it’s true…I’ve joined the ranks of Facebook rejects. Amazingly, I still don’t know why this happened. There could be any number of reasons from too many friends, too many messages, too many invitations or being perceived as a spammer. Regardless of the reason, the fact remains; I have to ...
Views: 1745 - Who's Your BFF? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Michael MantellHere’s a wonderful poem on friendship I came across, written by David Leonhardt. Choose friends wisely, the portrait they paint Is who you are and who you ain't. Friendship is life's great support When friends are of the right sort. For all your dreams do they make room, Or bring you ...
Views: 1298 - Sparkling Ideas for Delivering Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie Knuti"It’s the most wonderful time of year" for some, filled with anticipation and excitement. And, it’s the most difficult time of the year for others who are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. Now’s your chance to bring some holiday cheer to someone who could ...
Views: 1388 - Direct Support Professional: Bridge Builders of Community Inclusion - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Bobby HarrisDirect support Professional's (DSP's) have an important role in assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in becoming a part of their community. There are three areas we will explore in increasing successful community integration. Understanding the meaning of community ...
Views: 1292 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Still Miss Him Terribly - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband/best friend crossed-over a few years ago and I still miss him terribly. I think of him every day and his essence is is always with me. I am still in love with him and cannot imagine having a relationship with another man. At this time, however, I have ...
Views: 1434 - Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Michael RobeyHappiness Is Not A Result of Our Environment Our Environment Is A Result of Our Happiness We have the power and the right to be Happy in each moment of time no matter what challenges we are going through. We can be Happy and successful, regardless of problems and setbacks. Our ...
Views: 1601 - Unlikeable? You May be Breathing But Aren't Living - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Michael MantellLife, to many, seems like it is a series of popularity contests. The only people who don’t like popularity contests are those that either believe they will lose them, or worse, do lose them. They hold their breath each time they walk into a room, get up to speak, raise their hand in class or go ...
Views: 1368 - Is the new ABC series “Selfie” worth watching? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Noah St JohnMy interest was piqued when I saw the commercials for the new ABC series called “Selfie.” The new series starred Karen Gillan, a Scottish actress who I knew because she starred in my favorite TV show of all time, Doctor Who. It also starred John Cho an actor whom I knew from the reboot movie ...
Views: 1629 - Breaking Up With Toxic Friends - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Nellie Russell“You cannot change the people around you, but you can change the people you choose to be around.” -Unknown Human consciousness is shifting. We are splitting in two very different ways as a society. While one group moves closer to chaos, war, violence, and consumerism, the other is shifting ...
Views: 2792(3 votes) - No Regrets - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Nellie Russell"We are our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.” – Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker I’ve walked away from many relationships, both platonic and romantic, over the past two years. Those people may never understand my decisions, but I ...
Views: 1454 - 5 Ways to Be a Cool Person - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Keenan PatramIf you want to be a cool person who other people like, respect, and gravitate toward, there are just five key things you need to do to make that happen. But before I tell you what they are, let's first define what or who a cool person is. And the best way to do that is to first reveal what ...
Views: 1441 - What to Do When Your Friend Is Suicidal - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from nancy traversThe last couple weeks we’ve been talking about the important topic of suicide. In the United States, it’s the 10th leading cause of death. The strongest risk factor is depression. Chances are that you have had or will have a friend who is at risk. You may be reluctant to talk to him about his ...
Views: 1914 - How to Cope with the Loss of a Friend - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2014 from Tina TessinaI was recently sitting in my favorite coffee shop, and remembering my dear friend who used to meet me there and who died not long ago. As I get older, I’m experiencing more and more loss, and so are my friends of a similar age. Those of us who survive loss still have to “keep calm ...
Views: 1811 - Make a Plan to Combat Loneliness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from nancy traversFeeling lonely is painful. Often people who feel lonely exacerbate the situation by blaming themselves. Why am I lonely? Because other people don’t like me. Why don’t they like me? Because I’m a loser. It’s not hard to imagine how this internal conversation can go downhill very quickly and make ...
Views: 1334 - Lonely? You’re Not Alone. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from nancy traversLoneliness is a tricky thing to combat. Loneliness seems to beget loneliness. When you feel isolated you crawl into your shell and become more so. You feel separated from other human beings. You may have physical symptoms too, like an ache or a heaviness in your chest. It’s not a good ...
Views: 1470 - Dear Dr. Romance: You're giving advice on what YOU consider normal - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:Thank you for your free articles, you have a lot of good stuff in there. A couple of the girls at work and I read your articles and get a good laugh. You're giving advice assuming that our lives are what YOU consider normal. You have a good job, make good money, live in a ...
Views: 1546 - Dear Dr. Romance: It's tuff on me waiting for her to get it together. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: How can I sign up for your Happiness Tips newsletter? I want to read "The One Who Got Away." Also which article would you recommend reading in my case? I met a wonderful lady who loves dancing like I do, and for almost 8 months she has been getting her house ...
Views: 1576 - Dear Dr. Romance: We just had a small fight, but she doesn't want to talk - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My best friend isn't talkin with me since 2 months now. I'm frustrated. We are best friends since 3 yrs now. In feb suddenly she stopped talking. We just had a small fight as in regular nothing serious. When i asked she said she doesnt want to talk anything for ...
Views: 2100 - Human Contact: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Fear Human Contact? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some needs that human beings will need to have fulfilled in order to survive, there are other needs that can go unfulfilled without leading to someone’s death. This is not to say that it won’t have an effect on someone’s wellbeing though. For example: if one doesn’t receive ...
Views: 2051 - Veterans with PTSD-- Don’t Give Up Hope! - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1513 - Losing Relationships to PTSD - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1726 - Your Bestest Friend – You - by Submitted on May 04, 2014 from Tina TessinaI have a friend, Maggie, who has been my friend since 1968, and she calls me her “bestest” friend as a way of appreciating our connection. It always makes me smile, and I feel the same about her. Often, my clients have trouble learning to appreciate and trust themselves, and I think ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - The Trap of Mediocrity - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Valerie LipsteinHave you ever found yourself doing the same things day after day and you begin to wonder, “Is this all there is to my life?” If you remember the movie, Groundhog Day, you get the picture. Also known as living in the comfort zone, this place can be seductive for all of us. We are often very ...
Views: 1915 - Make New Friends, Keep Good Friends - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2014 from Tina TessinaResearch conducted by Dr. Dean Ornish and others shows that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are well-connected to friends and family. But, in our mobile society, keeping friends is not always possible. Long-term friendships are wonderful and valuable, but if you don’t make ...
Views: 1722 - Single Moms Girls' Night Out - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorTonight is my first night out with a mom's group. As a single mom, I haven't done much since having my baby. I don't really know what to expect. I know I shouldn't have any expectations, but it's hard not to when you are going into an unfamiliar situation. I don't know any of the ladies that ...
Views: 1624 - Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our connections through relationships are so important. Sometimes we get so busy that we intend on calling that special someone, or taking them to lunch, but before you know it’s the weekend and you have a full agenda. It is easy to sit back and claim that this one didn’t return your call, or ...
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