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- Gain And Loss, All Things Come And Go - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David SamuelThere is a world of difference between running towards God and running away from the world. If you find the world empty of value, void of meaning beyond the very short and temporary life span of a human being, and this causes you to turn towards a spiritual life, leaving the material world ...
Views: 1849 - Emotions, thoughts and auras - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Roger FontaineIsn't is too often the case that when we're feeling strong emotions which distress us that we are also encountering negative thoughts about our personal dramas. Whether the thought or emotion comes first is not important. What's relevant is that emotions and thoughts are inter-related. And ...
Views: 3689(1 vote) - Falling in Love With You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Gabriel GonsalvesThe process of learning to love unconditionally is often a long and difficult journey. I suppose that’s why I like to teach and talk about it, as its what I need to learn the most. Along the way, we inevitable arrive at the conclusion, as the old cliche goes, that we cannot love others unless ...
Views: 997 - Fertility Herbs: A Natural Way to boost female Fertility. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Olivia HelmDid you know that natural herbs have been used to boost fertility in women for thousands of years? The use of these fertility herbs are said to have originated in China. Today, the usage is as popular as ever and is still thought of by the Chinese as the best natural way to increase female ...
Views: 963 - The Relationship With Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellThe relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship you will ever have. Your personal relationship is the foundation all others will be built upon. Without this foundation, then it is a matter of time before the others crumble around your feet. We all have to remember to ...
Views: 1293 - 7 Great Tips for Improving Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Allura JoyFirst of all, the term “great sex” is totally subjective. What I considered great sex or a fantastic lover to me many years ago does not even come close in measuring up to subsequent sexual experiences. I didn’t know what I was missing as I had nothing better to compare it to at the time. ...
Views: 3073(1 vote) - Communication Skills to Improve Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Allura JoyIf part of your New Year’s resolution is to improve your relationship and enjoy better sex, then listen up! Intention is certainly the first step; however it will also take thoughtfulness, preparedness and action to make any drastic improvements. In the previous article, there are 7 Great Tips ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Protecting Your Assets With A Limited Liability Company - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from rikvin offshoreInvestors and business owners do always consider the protection they have for their business. Also, they tend to worry so much on lawsuits and unethical creditors. Proper operation and managing of business with the help of a reliable insurance will be of a great help. It is advised that ...
Views: 1396 - Help with Romance - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellSometimes we all need a little help with romance. Even the most romantic person in the world can run out of ideas. The good news is that the most memorable times you will ever have will be the ones that are unscripted and unplanned. That is the funny thing about romance. It really has nothing to ...
Views: 1171 - Relationship Help: Transform Your Marriage With a Question - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Richard NicastroQuestions have the power to change people... For centuries, philosophers have known about the power of questions as a tool to finding the deeper truths about life. And questions are one of the central ways in which therapists (including marriage/couples counselors) help clients create more ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - He’s Not Ready for a Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Kara OhHave you ever had a man tell you he likes you, enjoys dating you, but isn’t ready for a relationship right now? I get letters from women all the time who are upset when the man they’re dating delivers this message. Usually, the woman paints him as a villain, when he’s actually just being ...
Views: 2221(1 vote) - Forbidden Love Quotes Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Ladan LashkariWhat is special about forbidden love quotes? What makes you like them so much? The first reason may be, you can relate to them somehow. Maybe you are also feeling a forbidden love. So these quotes sound like describing your own love story. Maybe you are secretly in love with a ...
Views: 3697(2 votes) - Who's In Charge Of Your Sexual Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jim BowenSometimes there are hardships in intimate relationships. These hardships often show up as: -Lack of desire in your sex life. -Wishing your partner would do just the right thing to satisfy you. -Feeling sad when the sex isn’t what you expected. -Believing that your sex drive ‘stops’ after ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - Music & Dancing is Like Sex & Romancing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Allura JoyIf you’ve ever danced the night away, then you know how truly liberating, invigorating and therapeutic it can be to just let it loose on the dance floor. Music has a way of touching the soul in an extraordinary and profound way. Whether fueled by a DJ or a live band, dancing is quite similar ...
Views: 6473(2 votes) - The Magic Spark of Attraction and How Couples Come To Be - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Allura JoyThe question “How did you meet your life-partner?” is one I love to ask couples – especially if they’ve been together for a long while. Most often they light up when recounting their nostalgic reminiscence of how their companionship came to be. It is interesting to listen to various personal ...
Views: 4820(1 vote) - Is Sex Dirty? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIs sex dirty? Some people view sexual love as dirty, but it, in fact, is a blessing from Jehovah God Almighty, our Creator. However, while sex in itself is not dirty, it becomes polluted when it is not valued and when it is not shared in settings other than what it is intended for. Do you ...
Views: 6648(1 vote) - How To Get Your Relationship Back On Track After Infidelity - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Rachel MohebanInfidelity is a complex beast. It goes by many names and has many faces and can crop up even where you least expect it. It is naive to believe that only those in a troubled relationship can be plagued by infidelity - I’ve seen it rear its ugly head even in (seemingly) blissful ...
Views: 8907 - Abstinence: The Best Way to Prevent an Unexpected Pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lilly GordonEvery year in Canada, people face the consequences of sexual activities. Having sex or making love can be a rewarding, wonderful experience. But too often, teens or women that aren’t ready for a family have this experience and then have to face an unplanned pregnancy or an STI. In this country, ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - How To Make People Happy: 3 Things You Can Do To Impact Lives - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleThe answer to how to make people happy does not lie in sharing material possessions or even giving stern instruction. It is ultimately about showing them before telling them. There are things you can do to make people happy that can affect not only their mood but your own. Healthy happy ...
Views: 1569 - Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteLove by itself isn’t enough to keep your relationship healthy. Here are some important tips to follow to keep your relationship thriving. Kindness and Compromise: All relationships require some effort. You’re not going to agree on every detail even if you want to. What's important is ...
Views: 1834 - Can I Save My Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellI hear the question can I save my relationship all the time. It is unfortunate that people go through hard times, but it is a reality for countless of couples. It is hard to say just how a relationship can turn so sour. Maybe it is from lack of interest from one or both people; or maybe there is ...
Views: 1156 - Managing Jealousy - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellUnderstanding jealous feelings and addressing them at the moment they occur, is the only way to handle jealousy without letting it slowly kill a relationship. It is one of those emotions that will destroy a loving relationship by both keeping it hidden and expressing it openly. While it may be ...
Views: 1704 - Second Chance Relationship - 6 Practical Ways To Give Love One More Chance - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Johnny WayneSecond chance romance can happen even if the relationship was totally broken. Listen to what your heart is saying and wait for the spark to grow. It is hard to experience break up, from the loss of partner up to the pain from the situation are difficult to accept so as the process of moving ...
Views: 9006 - Jealous In A Relationship - 5 Things To Overcome Dreadful Jealousy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Johnny WayneJealousy is an ugly, unpredictable and worst emotion of fear, insecurity and envy over love and relationship. Even though jealousy is unhealthy, it is but a normal occurrence in every part of the relationship. The perception of jealousy differs from one person to another as it can be stronger to ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - How To Make a Relationship Last - Taking 7 Steps Leading To Forever - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Johnny WayneOne of our aspirations in life aside from work success, we also wish for a perfect partner and pray to make a relationship last. Almost all of us actually wish to have those dreams, as in a desire and wish. Life is necessary with support and one good support we can have is the support from a ...
Views: 1586 - Find Your Soulmate - Have You Done The Inner Work? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Ian MarshallEveryone appears to be really searching for a Soulmate. And an element of discovering "the one" involves actively doing that. It truly is beneficial to recognize and define who you are looking for to join you on journey through life. But have you ever looked thoroughly at exactly where you ...
Views: 1517 - Maintaining Peace & Happiness in Your Relationship During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Allura JoyIt all seems so cliché… Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy New Year… blah, blah, blah. For the majority of Americans, the holidays have become more about consumerism and expectations of material reward rather than realizing the true spirit of what the holidays may ...
Views: 2683(1 vote) - Balancing Healthy Relationships with Various Men in Our Life - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Allura JoyWomen enjoy a variety of qualities from many different men in their lives. We can still enjoy and honor a monogamous relationship; however one man is sometimes not enough to fulfill a woman’s many needs. We are extremely social creatures and experience unique connections with most everyone we ...
Views: 2288(1 vote) - The Three Stages of Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Luminessa EnjaraThere are three stages of relating, according to David Deida an international teacher and author. He calls these stages Dependent, 50/50, and Intimate Communion. In his book Intimate Communion he defines these stages according to the polarity differences between men and women. Dependent ...
Views: 6214 - Give Him a Clean Slate for Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Jan DeniseGive Him a Clean Slate for Christmas By Jan Denise Trying to decide between a beach getaway and a stocking full of coal for your sweetheart? Why not give him a clean slate, instead? Wipe away the black marks and start fresh, aiming—once again—for perfect love. Only this time, do it with ...
Views: 1436 - Sexless Marriage: Blocks to Sexual Desire and Intimacy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Richard NicastroPhysical intimacy is an important component in marriage and long-term relationships. The reasons why a passionate marriage might dwindle into a sexless marriage vary widely. The first step in keeping passion alive over the long haul is to understand the roadblocks to emotional and physical ...
Views: 2313 - Change in Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Diana and Richard DaffnerHow Can Change Happen Within a Relationship? “The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” This quote by French writer Marcel Proust is especially applicable when speaking of change in committed relationships. A relationship is indeed a voyage of ...
Views: 2018(2 votes) - The Extraordinary Enigmatic G-Spot - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Allura JoyWhat is this mysterious ‘G-Spot’ we’ve been hearing about, and how exactly can it help women to experience more pleasure than we’ve ever thought possible? For years, the clitoris was considered the only trigger for the female orgasm, and with that we do celebrate the all-mighty clitoris as the ...
Views: 3791(2 votes) - Shhhhhh… Keeping it Quiet in the Bedroom - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Allura JoyHow do we deal with keeping it quiet in the bedroom when we co-habitat with roommates, children or house guests? It can be extremely awkward listening to a family member or friend scream and moan as they enjoy a wild sexual escapade in the next room. It can be even more embarrassing to be that ...
Views: 6333(6 votes) - Communicating with Your Lover - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Allura JoyWhether you’ve been with your partner for years, or are with someone new for the first time, it’s important to express what you want. There are many ways to communicate your desires. We do this through our behaviors, through our actions and reactions, through our body language, or by simply ...
Views: 3788(2 votes) - Enjoy a Great Sex Life – With or Without a Partner - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Allura JoyEvery woman deserves to have a great sex life, whether or not she has an accessible partner. If you have a companion who’s willing to embark on this journey of mutual discovery and support, good for you! But if you’re currently alone, don’t let that stop you from enjoying extraordinary pleasure ...
Views: 4313(3 votes) - Women Get Better With Age – and So Does the Sex! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Allura JoyJust like fine wine, women get better with age – and so does the sex. During our younger years, social time is spent either in excessive party-mode or completely focused on academic and personal development. Curiosity about sex is generally fulfilled by amateur experimentation, books, films, ...
Views: 5258(4 votes) - Weekend Forecast; Wet or Dry? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Allura JoyA woman’s body can be just as unpredictable as the weather. When it comes to preparing for sexual activity, sometimes women can become naturally lubricated fairly easy – other times it can be quite difficult. It is important to engage in plenty of foreplay to encourage emotional connection and ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Could He Be Going Through MANopause? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Allura JoyWomen may not be the only ones who experience a “life change” in their bodies and emotions as they become older. Some doctors claim that many of their male patients report similar symptoms that women endure in perimenopause and menopause. Some men experience decreased energy and muscle tone, ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - Stress and Sex: 5 Stressors that Can Put Your Libido on Hold - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Dr. Patty Ann TublinSome people are capable of doing many things well while under stress, but being in the mood for sex and/or feeling sexy usually isn’t one of them. Stress is pretty high up there as one of the top reasons for why couples are not having sex! Here are 5 common stressors that might be getting in ...
Views: 1069 - Everything Is Just Memories - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from David SamuelEverything we are, meaning our reactions to situations, thoughts and emotions, is all based on our memories. Many of our pains and pleasures are felt when we think about, or associate the current moment, to an event that happened in the past, thus a memory. As soon as you realize something ...
Views: 3222(4 votes) - The Many Parts Of Love - Part One - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Daniela RoherAffective relationships give us a sense of purpose and provide added meanings to our lives, actions, and choices, as they create powerful motivations to set and pursue goals which aim is that of maintaining them. They affect us deeply, offering us opportunities to feel and express emotions that ...
Views: 4630(1 vote) - Wake up in your relationship! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Susan SheppardThe Wake Up Call by Susan Sheppard Be conscious, aware, and alert. Pay attention. Remember when you were in elementary school and the teacher used to say pay attention now, this is important? Well, this is important. Wake up! What does it take to wake up an adult? Many people go ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Why I Am Not Authentic Anymore! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright In a conversation with a woman the other day, she told me that she was "authentic" when in my opinion, she was anything but. Oh, oh! What mirror was I looking into! Wow! Was that an eye opener. The third eye, for certain. That's when I realized that people (and yes, I am a ...
Views: 2338(3 votes) - Love and the Four Noble Truths - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneThe Four Noble Truths are concepts derived from Buddhist philosophy - simploe yet profound principles to live by. Once we truly understand these principles, we can truly live in the moment, each moment. We can more readily accept whatever life is offering us, find the joy wherever we can, ...
Views: 2577(1 vote) - How to Achieve the Big ‘O’ and More! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Allura JoyWhen it comes to getting ‘turned-on’, men are mostly driven by visual and physical stimulation. For women, sex is much more of a mental and emotional experience. Stress is the most common obstruction in being able to feel optimum sexual pleasure. If your mind is full of distracting thoughts or ...
Views: 4036(2 votes) - How to Achieve the Big ‘O’ and More! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Allura JoyWhen it comes to getting ‘turned-on’, men are mostly driven by visual and physical stimulation. For women, sex is much more of a mental and emotional experience. Stress is the most common obstruction in being able to feel optimum sexual pleasure. If your mind is full of distracting thoughts or ...
Views: 4036(2 votes) - Struggle with Sexual Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Allura JoyWhy is it that some women struggle with attaining sexual satisfaction? Why do some women have difficulty achieving orgasm? It has been reported that over 50% of women have some concerns about their sexuality and are not completely satisfied in this area. Most women have a sexual ‘problem’ at ...
Views: 3464(1 vote) - Obervation to Preservation - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyI was inspired today after my hot yoga class, to write about how people really get stuck in to the drama of their emotions. I watched people as they literally fought with their bodies throughout the class, one to deal with the extreme temperatures which were well over 80 degrees and two, to ...
Views: 840(2 votes) - Relationship Help: 5 Tips from Successful Couples - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Richard NicastroWhen it comes to building a healthy marriage/relationship, one of the best resources is to hear from couples who have been together for many years and, most importantly, would do it all over again with the same person. In the marriage/relationship enrichment workshops I run, there are often ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - First Date Conversation Tips: 9 Horrible, Awful Conversation Topics and What to Talk About Instead - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey Bennett1. Your Pet Peeves Drivers who cut you off in traffic. Long lines at airport security. (Yawn.) You might as well get a forehead tattoo that says BORING WHINER. On the other hand, if you can tell a story about an impatient traveler who convinced 43 people to let him or her cut in line, then ...
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