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- Love, Marriage, Happiness - One Way to Have it All - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumMany people love their marriage partner, but they complain about their relationship. They want to have a happy marriage with the partner they love. However, they blame, complain and ultimately move into a life where all they are doing is tolerating each other. It's so sad. Tolerating is ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Marital Counseling: How to Make The Most of the Opportunities of Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy FergusonPeople seek marriage counseling because they need help or are in pain. In any given couple, there is usually one who is more interested in counseling than the other. With a list of complaints, each partner usually feels compelled to make his/her case to the counselor about their spouse being ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Marriage In A Rut - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Diana Weiss-WisdomMarriage in a Rut Dear Dr. Diana My wife and I used to be sweet to each other. Now we don’t treat each other as well as we treat our friends and even strangers. I’ve talked to my wife about this and she says it’s my fault that I don’t listen to her and that she’s irritated with me most ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - Marriage Problem Advice - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Rahela VukusicGreetings, Did you know that love does NOT conquer all? You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry" or undying love for each other will keep them together forever. However, with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, it’s obvious that this ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - NEVER ENDING LOVE – the best spousal love - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMake marriage a paradise – here’s how. MARITAL UNIVERSE When you marry you get more than a spouse – you actually get a whole world. THE BLESSINGS OF MARRIAGE Partner, companion and best friend are the three top blessings you get when you marry. SHARING YOUR LIFE Joys and sorrows, ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Psychology of The Lifestyle (Swinging) - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Sam VakninThe Lifestyle involves sexual acts performed by more than two participants whether in the same space, or separately. It is also known as “swinging”, “wife-, or spouse-swapping”, “wife-, or spouse-sharing”, “group sex” and, where multiple people interact with a single person, “gangbanging”. ...
Views: 7090(1 vote) - Real People Schedule Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Rachel MohebanFor many busy couples, intimacy is unfortunately an issue that gets pushed aside. Really, nobody’s checking up on it (we hope), and you don’t normally have a deadline on it or any of the other checks and balances that are involved in many other sectors of your lives. Still, intimacy is an ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Reflecting on Your Intimate Relationship & Your On-going Issues with Your Partner Can Help & Improve Your Bond - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Doron GilSometimes, as you wonder about your relationship with your partner, you might wonder how it goes with others’ relationships: Are your issues similar to theirs? How do others combat, struggle with and solve their problems? How happy others are? How often do they make love – and whether whatever ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Releasing blocks to love--clearing a sexual addiction - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Leonard ThorntonBy Leonard Thornton, PhD This article details a very powerful session with a new client dealing with self-abandonment and an intimacy disorder of 30 years duration, which essentially cleared in one session. Dirk came to me about a problem that he had had nearly all his life at the urging ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Six Tips for Increasing Sexual Intimacy in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Liam NadenCouples who have been together for a while often experience a decline in their sexual relationship. Whereas early on they felt lots of passion and lust, with time their sex life can become mundane or even non-existent. Yet it doesn’t need to be that way. If you really would like to experience ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - The Art of Receiving - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jennifer CrebbinI have been a true blue co-dependent for most of my adult life. Reading Melody Beatty’s book, Co-dependent No More, was a painful experience, I could only read one chapter at a time, it hurt too much! Everything I read in it struck a cord with me, everything except the alcohol part. Receiving ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - The Effort Dynamic - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Sarah RuizWe all strive for equality in our lives. We look for it at work, we demand it in our classrooms and we ask for it in relationships. Gender equality, race equality and opportunity equality for all. The search is always there. The need for it is relentless, and should be. This article examines ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - The Twilight Obsession and Its Effect on Marriages - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Laura M. BrothersonThe Twilight Fervor The Twilight fervor seems to be heating up again with the release of the next movie in the Twilight saga. What isn't being talked about though is its potentially negative effects on relationships. After seeing this disturbing Twilight parody music video, and hearing ...
Views: 8476(1 vote) - Three Lifestyles that will Make Your Marriage Very Satisfying and Rewarding! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaMatrimony is the coming together of two adults to become one flesh, the Bible says, for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and cleave unto his wife and both shall become one flesh. This state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Three Secret Keys To Marriage Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Denise WadeWhen you marry, you and your partner each bring a trunk load of childhood fantasies, marriage myths, unmet needs, and cultural beliefs, and unload them onto the relationship. This is where assumptions, expectations, and shoulds originate. False notions and beliefs about how your relationship ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - Understanding Your Past Relationships and Preparing for the Future - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Sam VakninRomantic relationships with intimate partners (significant others) are comprised of three components: I. Mate Selection (Choice) II. Relationship Model or Hypothesis III. Termination Triggers Mate selection is critical, of course, but even more ...
Views: 1927(1 vote) - Wedding Jewelry for Memorable Day - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Aden MooreNice attractive wedding jewelry makes bride’s wedding day complete and overall appearance of the bride. On her wedding day, bride wants to look most beautiful and wants everything special and unique from her dress to jewelry. Most importantly wedding jewelry should tone well with wedding attire ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Why Women Dump Men - Do You Know Why She Left You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Patrick UadialeIf you really stop and think about it you might still have a difficult time figuring out why women dump men. That's because many men still find women to be a huge mystery. It's part of their charm most of the time but in moments like these can be the bane of your existence. The good news is that ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Your Marriage Can Be Very Successful and Fulfilling, Just Try This! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaMarriage is a union of two adults, the Bible says,for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and cleave unto his wife and both shall become one flesh. Marriage is not a trial and error kind of relationship, it is not what you enter into unprepared for it is commonly said and believed ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Valerie VinarYOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD Really...you're not, whether you want to rekindle the romance that once was with the person you are with, or if alone, to find love. August is National Romance Awareness month. Time for you to let love in, and send it out. How to do that? First, ask yourself: ...
Views: 1164 - Charming Date Reviews: Chatting Your Russian Women To Get Her - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from lisa yungHere is a charming date review on getting girls from Russia. In some way to date a Russian woman successfully is the same with chatting up her. Because if you have pleasant and happy chatting and talking time, you both will enjoy the presence of each other and you have a certain attraction to ...
Views: 3106 - Enter Into Full Partnership With Love - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2020 from Guy FinleyLove often appears at our door as a beggar in disguise. There are countless ancient myths that tell how the gods would show up at the door of someone’s home, appearing to be in dire straits. On the surface of things, they seem to be seeking food and shelter; but, in truth, they’ve come to ask if ...
Views: 1141 - How to Get my Girlfriend Back - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Devango BobsDating and falling in love is a dangerous game because you are putting your heart on the line. When a relationship fails, emotions run high and the girl ends up leaving the guy. However, most relationships can still be fixed after they are broken. Many guys search “how to get my girlfriend back” ...
Views: 965 - How to Keep a Woman Happy - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from steve hiltonAdvice for men about relationships. My first question to you is ,Do you know what makes a women happy? Let me give you a few points. 1. Just be yourself , I know that this sounds really dumb but there are those of us that think we have to put on a show. Not it is not all our fault it comes ...
Views: 1089 - Imagine a Society Where the Highest Value Was Your Relationship with Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2018 from Robyn VogelThe relationship you have with yourself is one of the most important relationships you will ever have during your lifetime. And even though we spend 100% of our time with ourselves, this relationship tends to be difficult...challenging. Our society places a lot of value on external ...
Views: 1654 - Relationships: Is It Impossible To Have A Relationship With Someone Who Lacks Empathy? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the desire to be in a relationship, they could have a clear idea about the kind of person that they want to be with. Perhaps one is at the stage of their life where they want to settle down and have children. But even if this isn’t the case, they might want to find someone who is ...
Views: 1490 - Romance In The Dark: 7 Sexy Ideas For A Romantic Evening! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Marie SanchezWhile it is true that sexy is purely a state of mind, there are still a couple of things you can do to turn up the romance at home. When it comes to preparing for a romantic evening at home, be sure that nothing can interrupt the mood. Turn off the cell phone, television, and computer, since ...
Views: 1760 - Tips to Getting Through Rough Patches in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Nicola BeerOne of the biggest issues that couples face is that after the first few blissful months or years together we begin to see our partner’s flaws, the things we don’t like and the things that upset us and annoy us. When we initially fall in love it is with the feeling it gives us. We feel on top of ...
Views: 1521 - What Does it Mean When a Guy Says He Wants to Take a Break? Do This Now to Keep Him! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeWhat does it mean when a guy says he wants to take a break? By far, this is the one question that women most often ask me about their boyfriends. It’s one of those very obscure things that men say that we can’t quite understand. We want to believe it means one thing. That’s because all of our ...
Views: 4561 - What To Say To My Ex To Get Him Back - Sweet Things To Say To Your Ex Boyfriend To Get Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWhat to say to my ex to get him back; If you are looking for instructions for getting your ex back here is your first. You need to go away from them for at least a few weeks after your break up. This may sound oppose creative to your aim of getting your ex back but this first step is crucially ...
Views: 2054 - “I Love you and I Don’t Care What You Do” - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganDoes this sound confusing? How can you love someone and not care about what they do? What does this mean? In AA circles it is called “Detachment with Love”. In Christian circles: “Holy Indifference”, while Buddhism calls it “Non-attachment or Equanimity”. Whatever its name, it is an aloofness ...
Views: 1811 - "Being stuck" as a lack of simple, healthy discernment - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Bruce DicksonA Healing Toolbox, Best Practices in Energy Healing article To anyone feeling stuck in life, I wish to suggest a simple way to get UNstuck. "Being stuck" is exactly analogous to the "deer in head lights" phenomena, "Do I stay now or do I run now?" If where you are now is comfortable, both ...
Views: 1924 - "Being Vulnerable with a Woman" - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Barry and Joyce Vissell(An excerpt from the Vissell’s new book, To Really Love a Woman) TO BE VULNERABLE WITH A WOMAN IS TO ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE SEEN AND KNOWN IN YOUR ENTIRETY, not just your powerful, independent, secure, loving and capable self. Yes, you love a woman by being powerful, by protecting her from all ...
Views: 1646 - "Separation as a Powerful Relationship Tool" - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Barry and Joyce VissellFor too many people, separation is a prelude to divorce. Taking time apart from a loved one is often thought of as the end of the relationship. But after 53 years together, and helping to guide thousands of couples, Joyce and I view separation as a sometimes vital necessity in a relationship ...
Views: 1127 - "The 3 Parts of Relationship Commitment" - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellWhat does it mean to be fully committed in a monogamous relationship? The traditional meaning has to do with focusing your romantic energies only upon your partner. You are not committed if you have “one foot outside the door,” meaning you are still available for romantic relationship with ...
Views: 1385 - "What Was Cute In Romance May Become Acute In Conflict” - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago I read a few books by David Richo, and this is someone who really knows what he is talking about. Whether it is relationships or self-development in general, his books are packed full of insights. When I read two of his books towards the end of 2013, I had recently gone ...
Views: 1108 - "What's With Left & Right Brains?" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What’s With Left & Right Brain?” • 1. “I’m confused, professor. Is there a left & right brain dominance? Which is better?” • 2. “The answer is too important to leave it to “educators”, who like things complicated, so they have a job explaining intentionally, abstract ideas. My cousin Albert ...
Views: 1377 - "What's With Left & Right Brains?" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What’s With Left & Right Brain?” • 1. “I’m confused, professor. Is there a left & right brain dominance? Which is better?” • 2. “The answer is too important to leave it to “educators”, who like things complicated, so they have a job explaining intentionally, abstract ideas. My cousin Albert ...
Views: 1319 - "What's With Left & Right Brains?" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What’s With Left & Right Brain?” • 1. “I’m confused, professor. Is there a left & right brain dominance? Which is better?” • 2. “The answer is too important to leave it to “educators”, who like things complicated, so they have a job explaining intentionally, abstract ideas. My cousin Albert ...
Views: 1401 - 'Safe' Strategy Is Your Downfall - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 'Safe' Strategy Is Your Downfall We've all tried to put what we hoped a hot prospect would see as our "best foot" forward, while trying to hide our "worst foot." Predictably, we fall on our face. If we want an ...
Views: 1359 - *** Avoid These Relationship Traps and Build a Stronger Union - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Richard NicastroI'm often asked, "What is one of the most challenging issues couples face today?" While every couple is different, there are themes that I see in my work as a couples counselor and relationship coach. One common issue is the difficulty couples have in prioritizing their relationship—a form of ...
Views: 1428 - *** Marriage Help: Coping with a Spouse's Illness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Richard NicastroIt's natural to enter a long-term relationship with expectations. And one expectation most of us have is that our spouse or partner will remain relatively healthy. Although wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness, we don't automatically assume our loved ones will suffer a ...
Views: 3550 - *** Overcoming Marriage Problems: Start Focusing on Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen a troubled couple comes to me for relationship help, one of the first questions I ask is, "What have you already done to try to solve these relationship problems?" Several issues immediately become apparent as I listen to these distressed couples: 1. Many of them didn't have a plan to ...
Views: 2482 - *** Top 10 Tips to Infidelity-Proof Your Relationship - by Infidelity can sneak up on even the most solid partnerships. According to an infidelity poll conducted by http://www.WomanSavers.com of 6,330 women, 92% believe that emotional affairs lead to physical affairs, whereas only a mere 7% believe they do not..* Source: ...
Views: 2552 - ***A Simple Formula To Keep Love And Intimacy Alive - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Richard NicastroI bet if I asked you what you had for breakfast this morning, you'd have a concrete answer. (Even if the answer is "Black coffee" or "Didn't have time.") But how about if I ask you to recall something arguably more important than a single morning meal? Let's see how you fare: In what specific ...
Views: 1059 - ***After Marriage: 4 Surefire Ways To Kill The Passion In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Richard NicastroAnyone in a marriage or a long-term relationship understands the challenges of keeping romance and passion alive. Candlelit dinners, gazing into each other’s eyes, and the priority of talking and making love begin to buckle under the pressure of busy schedules, the demands of maintaining ...
Views: 1416 - ***Are your friends hurting your relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Richard NicastroYou exist within a web of relationships. For instance, if your friend is going through tough times, you may find yourself feeling an emotional heaviness throughout the day, thinking and worrying about your friend. As this colors your mood, your partner may start to notice that lately you've been ...
Views: 1195 - ***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: 2792 - ***Build a Better Marriage: 5 Paths to Deeper Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Robin KThe struggle to keep intimacy alive is one of the most important relationship challenges you'll ever face. And you're not alone... "I love my husband, but lately I feel a distance between us. It's not the way it used to be…" ~Joan (married for nineteen years) "We're just not on the same ...
Views: 3426 - ***Build A Better Relationship: Use Your Emotions To Deepen Intimacy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Richard NicastroWhether or not you consider yourself an "emotional" person, there's no doubt about it: emotions play a central role in your relationship and in building a deeper level of intimacy. When you share your feelings, you communicate directly about your needs and the deepest parts of yourself. ...
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