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- Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1495 - Sexual Complexity Calls for new Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Freja NjordenEvolving Relationships and Sexuality Calls for a new kind of Therapist Sex is simple, except it's not. As our society becomes increasingly exposed to sex, increasingly educated and connected, and more aware of sexual potential, a gap in the area of education and teaching has become glaringly ...
Views: 1105 - Do You Have a Codependent Attachment Style? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Darlene LancerWe’re wired for attachment – why babies cry when separated from their mothers. Depending especially upon our mother’s behavior, as well as later experiences and other factors, we develop a style of attaching that affects our behavior in close relationships. Fortunately, most people have a ...
Views: 2601 - Asking for What you Want - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Tina Tessinab> In my counseling office, I see a lot of damage done because people don’t know how to ask for what they want, or don’t think it’s OK. Not asking for what you want means you’ll eventually resent somebody, and that leads to a lot of strife. So today, I thought ...
Views: 1317 - Relationships: Do You Always Blame Other People For Your Relationship Problems? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere can be times when ones relationships are free from problems and then there can be moments when this is not the case. One could also be in a position where this is the only thing they know and they have never experienced relationships that have flowed. Conflict Conflict is then ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - ***Communication in Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleLack or breakdown of communication is the primary reasons marriages fail. Couples have to learn to talk and listen to each other if they desire a solid marriage. Communication, most especially verbal is what makes us different from other animals and that is the foundation of all human ...
Views: 2086 - Relationships: Why Are Some Women Emotionally Unavailable? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt’s not uncommon to hear that women want to settle down and that men want to ‘play the field’. And based on this, women want to be in a relationship and men are not bothered about being in one. This is how men and women are generally portrayed and in some cases, this is going to be true. ...
Views: 3996 - Intimacy: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Fear Intimacy? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because one has the need to experience something, it doesn’t always mean that this need will be fulfilled. And this is something that can be said when it comes to ones need to connect to another person. For some people, intimacy is going to be something that they have always ...
Views: 1765 - ***WHAT LOVE MAKING MEANS TO YOUR HUSBAND - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Bisi Adewale“Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.” SOS 4:16b The way your man sees sex, is quite different from your perception of sex. It means much more to your husband than to you. He is passionate about it and might even be “crazy” about it. ...
Views: 3809 - HELP-I’m so overscheduled there is no “US” time! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Valerie LipsteinHave you ever found yourself thinking about your crazy schedule and experiencing a time crunch that impacts the quality time spent on your relationship? Balancing work and family with couple time, is a major concern that most couples express. You may see yourself in part in the following ...
Views: 1282 - Staying in Love: Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverSustaining intimacy and fulfillment in a romantic relationship can be challenging. Often couples find themselves lacking true connection with each other as the daily routine of their lives take over. Intimacy is a creation that has to be cultivated and tended to. When we take time to ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Rediscovering Your Feminine Self - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverThe spirit of femininity is generous, graceful, nurturing, supportive, sensitive, intuitive, and oriented towards love and care. Despite all of these wonderful attributes, feminine energy, especially as it pertains to sexuality, has been suppressed, condemned, and vilified on a global scale for ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Re-awakening Intimacy after Childbirth - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverThe time during and post childbirth for a mother is signified by GIVING. No matter if you nurse or not you give continually to your baby for months. The first step to returning to intimacy is to give to yourself: This starts with listen more deeply to yourself and having moments and practices to ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Can't Some People Maintain Eye Contact? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many things that one can do to make a positive impression and this is going to include the impression one makes when they meet someone for the first time and in their existing relationships. And as human beings are not perfect, it is only natural that they are going to do things ...
Views: 3060 - Keys to a Happy Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Tina TessinaEveryone wants the best relationship they can have. The markers of a happy relationship are: Cooperation/partnership, mutuality, laughter and affection. Whether you’re in a relationship now or hoping to be, these keys will help you create a more loving and happier partnership. ...
Views: 1453 - Commitment: Why Do Some People Fear Commitment? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one may want to commit to a relationship, it doesn’t mean that they feel comfortable doing so. On one side they may have to have the need to be with someone and at the same time, it could be something they fear. And while this could be something that only has an impact on their ...
Views: 2223 - Take a Summer Break with a Taste of Real Romance - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Christina WeberThis Type A biz mom has fully embraced the concept of regular recreation and downtime to fuel excellence in my business. I need no convincing that the quality time—away from work and with my family and friends— charge my creative juices for optimal business results. So finally, the kids are ...
Views: 1124 - The Right Way to Love - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaThere’s a pervasive myth in our society that there is a right and a wrong way to love. However, there’s not much clarity about what the right might be. We all have difficulty with relationships and difficulty with love. Therefore, we’re liable to draw the uncomfortable ...
Views: 1448 - Top 8 Hidden Spiritual Reasons for Bad Sex - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGreat, mind blowing sex can be healing and transformational, making you feel alive and full of energy, but unfortunately, it’s rare. Common complaints about sex that is less than satisfying are selfishness, lack of interest, poor hygiene, low energy, being too quick or slow, being too ...
Views: 2395 - Promiscuity is Spiritual - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMyths abound surrounding the topics of sex, promiscuity, and spirituality. Consider this anonymous feedback we received from "Emily": "So two guys who obviously aren't into commitment write about what a less-than-desirable ideal sexual commitment is, with no thought of feeding the kids. How ...
Views: 1444 - Aromas for Lovers and Love Making - The Six Most Powerful Attraction Oils in Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from KG Stiles“Lovers don’t just finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” -Rumi In this article you’ll find out how the power of scent can help: Attract your soulmate/life partner Strengthen your love connection Enhance your love making experience Get unstuck from creating the same ...
Views: 4572 - Facing Codependence in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Emma ViglucciWhen we think of codependence we think of it in terms of its association with substance dependence. We think of a partner who is codependent with a substance dependent partner. But this is not the case. Codependence can be a condition and state of being and dealing with life all on its ...
Views: 1604 - Relationships: What Causes Enmeshed Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings are physically separate, it doesn’t mean that they are emotionally or intellectually separate. And as connecting to another human being involves opening up and allowing another person to open up, there are going to be moments where one merges with another. This is not only ...
Views: 2395 - Relationships: Why Do Some People It Find It Hard To Receive Love? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperLove is something we not only want to receive from others; it is something we need to receive. And while love can mean different things to different people, the love that I am talking about here relates to: affection, kindness, support, validation, touch and compassion. This can be something ...
Views: 3680 - Enhance Your Relationship’s Romance, Passion and Fun Quotient! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Emma ViglucciAfter the infatuation and dating stage, fun and romance doesn’t just happen in relationships. Great committed relationships don’t just happen. We have to put in conscious effort to create the relationship we want. Here are some tips for creating and enhancing your intimacy, romance, passion and ...
Views: 1683 - Passion - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Dr. Anne BrownThere is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Aristotle OK we all know this right? And yet how many of us enter into the most intimate relationship with our partners “saying nothing.” For those who still can’t discuss sex, it is time to lift that veil. ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - ***Marriage and Barriers to Openness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleA whole lots of people are having problems in their marriage today because they allow barriers in their openness to their spouses,here let us check some of the barriers you must remove to give room for open ness in your marriage. 1.Ignorance. Many lack godly wisdom in marriage. ...
Views: 1915 - How Much Do You Get Your Partner? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Emma ViglucciThe majority of the couples that want to improve their relationship identify that communication is an issue for them. They share how they can’t see eye-to-eye, convey their feelings and perspective, or understand each other. They report they end up fighting every time they try to address ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Fun and Pleasure… - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Emma ViglucciThere is a tendency towards passiveness in our relationship as time passes. Couples get comfortable in their routine, whether it is an efficient and satisfying routine or not, and lax in their relating, whether they are on the same page or not. They settle into whatever relating they have ...
Views: 1793 - ***Better Marriage: OPENNESS is the Key - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Bisi Adewale“Can two walk together except they agree?” Amos 3:3 Openness abhors secrecy, unfaithfulness or infidelity. Effective communication makes openness possible. Two cannot agree except they communicate. You must be ready to speak to your partner without lies and ...
Views: 2670 - Restructuring: Are You In Your Partner’s Circle…? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciCouple relationships experiencing difficulties can be categorized into two broad styles of relating: temperamental or tenuous, and can fluctuate between these extremes. These relationships are not satisfying, and not likely to succeed – enjoy couples’ inherent synergy, as the partners are spent ...
Views: 1817(2 votes) - Relationships: Can Environmental Factors Stop Someone From Moving On From A Breakup? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationships ends, there is the chance that it will lead to one experiencing a lot of emotional pain. There is also the chance that one will be quiet happy with what has happened and although there may be a mild sense of loss for example, they will soon settle down and be on their ...
Views: 2171 - Getting To Yes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2014 from Tina TessinaThe average person pays more attention to what she’s saying or thinking about than what she is hearing, or how her words are “landing” on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective communicator by using ...
Views: 1414 - O M G-Spot - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Tom BlairOh My G-Spot! What is the G-Spot? Do you know? Do you know where it is? Now days it seems if you are not a G-Spot expert you are just not the lover you think you are. Funny thing many women don’t know either. They are pretty sure they have one and they have been told that G-Spot orgasms ...
Views: 1708 - 7 Everyday Foods That Will Improve Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleCan Food Really Enhance Your Sex Life? “The link between food and sex drive isn’t just wishful thinking” says Cynthia Sass, RD, author of S.A.S.S Yourself Slim. “Studies show that certain foods or nutrients do play a role in boosting libido and supporting a healthy sex life.” This is a ...
Views: 1271 - If You Can See It, You Can Create It… - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciYou might not have a chance if you keep this up: A tendency to look for weaknesses, gaps, holes, things to improve, deficiencies and the like, and miss the boat on capitalizing on strengths in your relationship. We bring this tendency to how we view our partner and how we relate with them. We ...
Views: 1714 - ***INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE: POLITENESS IS THE KEY - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleMany couples lack some basic courtesies needed to build intimacy in marriage. Rudeness, careless words, disrespect for one's spouse, criticisms, public embarrassment do not portray politeness. Before the wedding, most singles ensure they are courteous as they put their partner ahead of ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Your Relationship is the Key to Your Success!! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciOur relationship is one of the biggest, most powerful asset and gift we have in our life! It is a true treasure chest worth a fortune. It can deliver unimaginable heights of satisfaction, peace, joy, love, happiness and success!! To cash-in on this fortune we have to polish the gems on the ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - ***MARRIED COUPLES' SEX GROUPING - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleTo make our marriage better and enjoy intimacy in our marriage,one important thing we need to know about ourselves and our partners is to understand our sexual desires, how we are sexually wired, the way we act and do what we do. Why some want sex often, others don’t. This may have to ...
Views: 2924 - Do You Have Dirty Thoughts About Your Partner? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciWhen was the last time you were physically intimate with your partner? If you say a long time, you are not alone! A lot of couples share their sexual life is in the toilet. They struggle getting along, among other things, to the point that being physically intimate is the furthest thing from ...
Views: 1816 - ***Intimacy In Marriage: Politeness Is The Key - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleIt is easy for people to throw caution into the wind after weeding, disrespecting their spouses, removing courtesy hurting each other deeply. Many wrong things we cannot do to outsiders are what we do to our spouses, this is totally wrong. To have intimacy in your marriage, to enjoy ...
Views: 2100 - ***TRANSPARENCY IN MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleOne thing that is lacking in many marriages that makes it difficult for many is transparency. Many people in marriage are simply not open to each other, this gives to lots of crisis and conflict in the family, if your home must be joyful, peaceful and blissful you and your partner must be ...
Views: 4587 - Searching For Tinglies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Penny CohenYou’re 40 years old and married 15 years. You have two children. Your husband/wife is climbing the corporate ladder or is a stay at home parent and is a nurturing, and attentive, parent to your children. You’re living in a beautiful home, and have a relatively comfortable lifestyle. Then you ...
Views: 969 - When Love is Kind: Mutuality in Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Tina TessinaMany people ask me, “How will I know if I'm in love?” Answer: Anyone who's in love usually knows it; the real question should be are we mutually in love, or am I wasting my time? If you want to be secure in your primary relationship, knowing how to create mutuality and work together ...
Views: 1347 - The Greatest Love of All - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Anthony Diaz“The Universe is a stage on which your mind dances with your body, guided by your heart.” As we enter into the month of Love, how is your relationship? As we examine the quality of our intimacy, we may be asking the question “What is love”? Is it an emotion, is it a feeling? Or is it ...
Views: 986 - ***UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleDuring an extensive marriage seminar; the speaker emphasized on the fact that intimacy is the bedrock of romance in any marriage. He did his best to convince everyone in attendance to nurture intimacy in their homes. As Jude and his wife sat listening with rapt attention to the speaker, they ...
Views: 1535 - ***Intimacy In Marriage: IN-TO-ME-SEE - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleAccording to a Dictionary intimacy is defined as, "showing a close union or combination of particles or elements: an intimate mixture." Being intimate involves the mixing of our life with another's, a mingling of souls, a sharing of hearts. This is something we all long for because it's how ...
Views: 1342 - ***Intimacy in Marriage: WONDERS OF VILLAGE LODGEMENT - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Bisi AdewaleOne key to marriage success was exposed in the Bible by King Solomon long time ago; but most modern couples are ignoring it or they are not aware of it. Let’s check it out first before I comment on it. "I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the ...
Views: 1476 - 5 Reasons giving a massage can be a great gift this Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLooking for a gift to show that special someone how much you care? Something different to the usual flowers or chocolates? Why not consider offering to give them a massage? There are great benefits for giving a massage (or receiving one!). Here are just a few - Massage can be adapted ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - HAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP GONE SOUTH? 7 signs that it may be time to pull the plug. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Harvey DeutschendorfRelationships are difficult; requiring understanding, openness, patience, commitment and a sincere desire to do what it takes to make it work. It also requires both people to be committed not only to the relationship, but to their own personal growth. If one or both partners are not open to look ...
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