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- Going On with Someone Who You Know Isn’t for You Might be a Waste of Your Time - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction Many are driven by a host of factors which drive them to “fall in love” with the wrong person and enter unhealthy relationships. Developing Self-Awareness, understanding the factors that control them and making the necessary changes are important in order to stop such pattern ...
Views: 1216 - How To Love A Man - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from robert tingIt's always important to understand how to love your man for the connection between you to be a pleasurable one. Perhaps you've been a couple for a while now and the little stuff he does are beginning to get annoying. Or maybe you’re just thinking the way to show your love to him. Allow me to ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - What Can We Learn About Intimacy from Horses? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraA horse, you may ask? Well, we will get to that later… Many people will make resolutions for their relationships this time of year, such as improving intimacy. If you want to improve your intimacy—or make any other changes—you must first have a clear idea of what needs improvement and how it ...
Views: 1293 - Four Steps to Avoid Playing the Blame and Shame Game - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Robyn VogelWhen you have something important to share with your sweetie, but feel like all you want to do is blame him (or her) here is exactly what you need to move forward. Take these 4 steps with ease: 1. Take 5-10 minutes to journal what you are upset about (don't skip this very important ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - A Tool for Conscious Communication - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Robyn VogelDo you wish you could tell your partner what you are feeling more easily? Are you looking for a way to have a productive conversation without playing the blame and shame game? Do your "discussions" sometimes last into the wee hours of the night leaving you exhausted the next day? When you have ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - Relationship Blog - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsRelationships 101 Have you been in a relationship for long and things are starting to get shaky and pretty boring? Well, you’re not alone! There are many people out there who are sharing your feelings and you’d be surprised at how many people can relate to you right now! What can probably be ...
Views: 828 - Guy Advice on Keeping a Girl Happy - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Devango BobsKeeping a girl happy is very important in a relationship. If you don’t keep a girl happy, then she will break up with you sooner or later. Being in love is not easy and it is the guy’s job to preserve it and take care of it. You don’t need to put a lot of effort to keep your girl happy. Girls ...
Views: 1128 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Have Strong Feelings for My Plastic Surgeon - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw you on the web and thought I would ask you about my attraction to my plastic surgeon. I am almost 50, and have been having procedures done for 6 months now. He is my age and married with 2 school-age children and a younger wife. I have very strong feelings for him and ...
Views: 3564(1 vote) - How to Make Friends : 3 Easy Ways to Make and Keep Great Friends For Life - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongIf you are wondering how to make friends, you are in the right place. Two of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life are: 1. Deciding what kind of friend you will be 2. Deciding who your friends are. If you want to have a good life, (and I’m sure you do), then having good ...
Views: 1839 - Not Being Connected to Your Will Harms Your Relationships: Get to Know What You Want and Learn to Express it! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Doron GilOne of the “surest” ways to fail in your relationships is by not being connected to your will; by compromising yourself at the altar of the relationship and by not being true to yourself. It is important that you understand why you’ve chosen these ways and realize how by doing so you sabotage ...
Views: 1178 - Do You Tend to Give-up on Your Will for the Sake of the Relationship? Be Careful! It might Harm Your Intimacy - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Doron GilWhen you sacrifice your own will “for the sake of the relationship” your relationship seems harmonious, everything is by mutual consent. However, because you don't allow place to your own will, but rather live according to your partner's, you begin to feel uncomfortable, frustrated and angry. ...
Views: 1244 - Relationships: Are Patterns Running Our Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who have relationships that are generally: supportive, secure, loving and what could be described as functional. And there are others who are in relationships that are: unhealthy, dysfunctional, disempowering and even abusive. Functional Now, for people in the first ...
Views: 1821 - The Holiday Time and the Dynamics of Distance - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.The holidays are reminders that we want closeness yet unconsciously set up emotional walls of distance. This may sound strange and paradoxical as the holidays are supposed to represent remembrance and thoughtfulness, love and care. They also bring up all the early needs that went unmet ...
Views: 930 - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Do I Always Have Sex on the First Date? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm trying to find out why I always have sex on the first date. This is not to say that I have sex with every girl I date, or even that every girl I've gone out with has even been interested in me. It is simply to say that the overwhelming majority of my "situations" have ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - My Heart Is Closed - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from David SamuelWe all suffer from a heart that is closed, either a little or a lot, and we spend our life trying to avoid being aware of this, but it is always there in the back of our mind. This article will take the article; “How To Find What You Really Are” a little further. Our activities and desires ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - 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: 2960 - Dr. Romance Video: Guidelines for Relating with Love - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Tina TessinaClick here to view the video. A good marriage can be the most precious thing in your life, and bring you lasting comfort and joy. There's nothing better than a long-lasting, solid, loving relationship you can count on. Dr. Romance shows you how to open up the love and joy in your ...
Views: 1707(3 votes) - How To Find What You Really Are - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from David SamuelIf you observe yourself, you will discover that all you are is an emotional feeling. It could be positive or negative, love, anger or hatred, it changes frequently, but ultimately we are nothing more than emotional feelings. Are not all your thoughts and actions an expression of your ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Relationships: Where Do Our Relationship Models Come From? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe relationships that each one of us has are being defined by the relationship models that we have. And this can range from the more meaningful and intimate ones, to the ones that are platonic and carry very little meaning. However, although we all have our internal models of what our ...
Views: 1590 - A Special Issue of Care - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Caring is a special art. If not innate, it can be learned and is an essential relationship ingredient. Some of the ways we care and are cared for are what we explore here. Most often we have expectations for how it should go. It means our relationship. The problem is not that we have ...
Views: 912 - Save Your Relationship; Turn Conflict into Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Karen ChambreChange-Conflict-Into-Intimacy Do you Feel like your Relationship has Become a Battle Ground? Does Your Relationship Seem More Distant Each Day? How Is It Possible to Change-Conflict-Into-Intimacy? You might be scratching your head wondering "How is it possible to turn ...
Views: 1946 - Are You Authentic? Learn Why Authenticity is Essential for a Successful Intimate Relationship! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Doron GilA major component of successful intimate relationship is authenticity: when you are “who you are”, true to yourself and genuine, you can develop, nurture and maintain a healthy and satisfying intimacy. But many fail in their relationships because they are NOT authentic. Getting up the courage to ...
Views: 1294 - Be Aware: When Your Desire for Love is Driven by Neediness & Dependency it Harms the Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Doron GilIntroduction Many “fall for” others who are unavailable, giving themselves totally, as if there is no tomorrow, ignoring warning signs – even the most obvious ones – believing they have found “the love of their life”, only to become disillusioned time and again – and to jump in with another ...
Views: 1542 - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Dr. Ruth Quotes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Dr. Ruth WestheimerDr. Ruth Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who helped to pioneer the field of media psychology with her radio program, Sexually Speaking. Get inspired and motivated today with 10 of the most popular Dr. Ruth quotes below. 1. "Sex is good, but not as good as fresh sweet corn." 2. ...
Views: 4130 - The One Secret to Intimacy, Trust and Love - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Ken EllsworthWhen we begin a relationship we start off by revealing parts of ourselves, our likes and dislikes, what I like to call our preferences. These include things such as politics, religion, our favorite movies, the food we like, basically our thoughts, views and beliefs. If we agree, like and accept ...
Views: 1791 - Why Men Pull Away From Love - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Robert LeesHere's a basic layout of why this happens from first date to when the men drift and seem like there interest in you has disappeared. It is quite simple really, but can be something that you overlook, or just don't understand this basic fact... Why He Pulls Away: Common Facts Right from the ...
Views: 3554(2 votes) - How to Balance the Need For Independence and Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Margie UlbrickTalking Relationships: Independence and Intimacy: 5 Tips to help get the balance. 1) Take responsibility for becoming independent and developing your own life. This is the mark of maturity in a relationship, being able to stand on one’s own feet and come together with a synergy that is ...
Views: 3833(1 vote) - Have You Ever Thought about Making an Agreement with YOURSELF in Order to Succeed with Your Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Doron GilIt is customary these days for partners to institute a prenuptial agreement or, while dating, a “relationship agreement” - mutually agreeing on the “relationships terms and conditions”: for example, whether the partners commit to meet once or twice a week; whether they commit to spend a night or ...
Views: 1058 - Finding your Voice: A Guide for Women - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Jennifer NorstromAs women, most of us have been conditioned to be cut off from our expression. We have been told not to get angry or have needs and just focus on pleasing others. We have learned to be “nice” at the price of losing connection to what really matters to us the most. We may even be at the point ...
Views: 1173 - Want Ex Back? What To Do When You Want Ex Back In Your Loving Arms - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Charles ScholarThe love that you once shared with your ex was special, and you may sometimes feel like you would be a great deal happier if they were in your life again. If you feel as if you want ex back, it may be wise for you to consider devising a game plan before you take any action without thinking. ...
Views: 1140 - Saving Your Marriage: Proven Ways To Stop Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Charles ScholarAre you having trouble in your marriage? Do you feel like you are at the end of your rope and do not know where to turn? If you want to save your marriage, it is great that you are taking steps to find solutions to stop divorce. Here are some great solutions to help save your marriage and stop ...
Views: 1633 - Do You Know How To Make Your Ex Want You Back? Here's How to! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Charles ScholarIt is truly awful when your romantic relationship ends and you don’t want it to happen. The pain can be so intense that it is difficult not to become severely depressed. However, if you have ever read any articles about how to make your ex want you back then you know that allowing yourself to ...
Views: 1222 - How To Get your Ex Back: Simple Steps to Make Your Ex Come Back to You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Charles ScholarNearly every adult across the country has experienced a situation where a relationship crumbles without their intending it to. Most of the time, these people simply learn how to move on without a problem. However, sometimes you may encounter the end of a relationship that you are incapable of ...
Views: 896 - You Can Get Ex Boyfriend Back in Five Steps - Guaranteed Blueprint to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Charles ScholarSometimes breakup and divorce can be difficult, but does not preclude you from learning to get ex boyfriend back when you are ready to try again. If you harbor the secret home that your lover will be won back some day, know that this is perfectly normal to think. If you love him, then there ...
Views: 2551 - Get Back Together With Ex - Pull Back Your Ex With This - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Charles ScholarHave you decided to get back together with ex relationship? When the break up occurred, it was probably a bad time for you, so hopefully you have allowed some time to pass. Now that you are ready to get back on the horse again, deciding to get back with an ex is a normal feeling. There are ...
Views: 1141 - When Love Dies: Cure For A Broken Heart - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Charles ScholarIt has been aptly said that love is a many splendored thing. Indeed, when a person is in love they feel alive, young, energetic, etc. However, when a relationship fails or there is a loss of a loved one there is associated pain. Often, this pain is referred to as a broken heart. It is ...
Views: 987 - ***Intimacy is Scary – Are YOU Ready? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneMost of us believe that we want to have a loving and intimate relationship with a significant other. But we may not realize what that actually means. We may not be ready to deal with and reveal our own inner demons, those parts of our self that cause us to feel hurt, insecure, ashamed and ...
Views: 4876(5 votes) - 3 Ways to Cope with Your Partner’s Fear of Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Dr. Shonda LackeyDoes it seem like every time you start to get close to your partner, she or he finds a way to prevent you from connecting on a deeper level? If so, your partner may be struggling with fear of intimacy. WHAT IS INTIMACY? In order to understand fear of intimacy, it is necessary to understand ...
Views: 3330(1 vote) - Healthy Emotional Boundaries: Your Value Systems In Action - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Veronica Burgess“Setting limits is a way of defining who you are and what you’re all about, what you will do and what you won’t; what’s acceptable to you and what’s not”. —Laura Stack— Many people have seen and understand a no trespassing sign posted on private property. And if you were to cross the line, ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - 8 Ways to Develop Great Listening Skills - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresHave you ever been talking to someone who is looking around the room while you speak? Or who interrupts you to say something on a completely different subject? Maybe you were confiding in a friend who seemed distracted and when you accused her of not listening, she said indignantly, "I was ...
Views: 3297(1 vote) - Make Love, Not War - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresMaking love starts in the mind. It is what we're thinking that turns us on or off. Making love can be using the body sexually to express love, tenderness, and pleasure. Making love can be purely sensual-e.g., giving your partner a massage or a bath-fragrant with essential oils. Making love can ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - A Better Way to Say "I Miss You" - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresThere was a time in my life when I was separated from someone I loved because he had to do military duty in Iraq. We were able to text and send letters and occasionally we even spoke on the phone. Inevitably we said, "I miss you." I began to notice that "I miss you" left me feeling lonely and ...
Views: 5089(1 vote) - What to Say to Get Your Ex Back -Where to Begin The Conversation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeDo you have any idea what to say to get your ex back? Knowing where to begin is half the battle for this important task. You might think you're more than a little lost in the dark at the moment but if you think about it, you know your ex better than anyone else. Here are a few things to ...
Views: 1217 - 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: 1757(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: 2904(1 vote) - Tips on How to Integrate a Tantric Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Meghan GehanWhether you are interested in Tantra or devoutly practicing the principles, the following tips on how to bring more intimacy into your relationship are good reminders: 1. Appreciate each other! We all love to be appreciated. But how we appreciate each other can make all the difference. ...
Views: 3629 - Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Jacqui OlliverErectile Dysfunction in young men is more common than you think. One of the scariest things a young man can face is suddenly losing his erection during sex. Many young men struggle to make sense of erectile dysfunction problems – after all, isn’t ED an old man’s disease? The thing is, ...
Views: 2088 - On the Making of Love - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Sometimes we might look at a couple and wonder how they found each other. No matter how they outwardly seem, act, appear, we see that they can express love, care and affection. How do they do this? What keeps their glue going? How can we find a similar feeling with our partner? We think we ...
Views: 1284 - The Secret to a Peaceful Life - or The Fear of Death - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Sheryl PaulWe all long for a peaceful life. We search for peace through the mediums that our culture sells: through spending, watching television, searching the Internet, finding the “perfect” partner, having a baby, and a variety of other misguided methods. We even meditate, practice yoga, and attend ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - Emotional Vulnerability: Creating a Safe Space in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Veronica BurgessWhat is emotional vulnerability? Emotional vulnerability is when an individual surrenders fully to the joys and sorrows of giving and receiving love. It is when you break open locks and tear down walls—being open and transparent. The fear of the unknown is what blocks us from giving ourselves ...
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