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- A Different View on Trauma - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Carolin HauserIn the Western World, trauma is mostly seen as psychological impact but there is actually a different view on trauma that not many people do not know about or understand. One of the most common approaches to healing trauma is to have someone to talk to so that you can be heard and feel ...
Views: 1379 - The power of play - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Martha Tara LeeI have a question to ask you. Amidst the hustle and bustle of your busy work and personal lives, when was the last time you played? Close your eyes and try recalling some of the happiest moments in your life: What might they be? Whether this memory is of you as a child or as an adult, chances ...
Views: 1379 - Do’s and Don’ts for Your Sex Dates - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeDo's Discuss what makes a good date in your opinion so your partner knows Take turns planning the date and making it happen the way you like it to Talking about what is going on in your relationship right now, or resolve old issues End the evening with a high note or with a fun ...
Views: 1378 - Pathway to Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself I report to you from within the void. I've been residing here since perhaps June or so. It has been a very sacred space but outgoing communication has been stunted. I can't seem to string a group of words together to form a sentence or complete a thought, so please bear with ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - 4 Exciting Ways to Keep the Spice in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Anica OaksLet's face it: being with someone for a long period of time can become boring. If you're trying desperately to keep the romance fires burning, you may want to try these four ways to spice up your relationship. 1. Shower Them with Love Letters Sometimes it's the simple things that mean the ...
Views: 1377 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Come On Strong And Then Go Silent? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter one has met someone for the first time, they may find that they continue to show a lot of interest in them. And there is also the chance that they behaved in this way before they even met them. Another Option If this was the case, it is likely to show that they met them on an online ...
Views: 1376 - Your Four Types of Love - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2018 from Carmen HarraOften we’re so blinded by our emotions that we can’t decipher the true purpose of a relationship. Deep attachment can force us to stay in a relationship that was meant to end a long time ago. On the other hand, our stubborn will and uncompromising ego can make us leave a person who might be our ...
Views: 1375 - 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: 1373(1 vote) - Whose 1st His Work Or You? Girls Its Up To You! - Your Blog Coach x - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Tony & Nicki Vee (Intimate Relationships - Ultimate Solutions)Tony wrote and asked men a question... what should men put first his work or his woman? Well I'm now writing to the girls.... So if you are a woman in a relationship or a woman thinking about being in a relationship here's what you need to know! A man, and by that I mean a real man, will find ...
Views: 1373 - The Power of Passion - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jayne MorrisWhether it is appreciating the beauty of the sun rising in the morning, admiring the innocence of a newborn child, acknowledging the joy of spending quality time with friends or the intimacy of making love to your partner – pleasure in it’s many forms is one of the most important things for us ...
Views: 1372 - A Word about Soul Mates - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Speaking briefly on this, because although the subject of soul mates is not central to the services I provide, it occasionally arises within my work with individuals who are expanding their businesses. Women seem more susceptible to it than men, so since I work primarily with men, I’m ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Five Tips for Sex Dates - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeSex does not magically happen. You are stymied by a lack of time and energy and having kids have only caused sex from being erratic to the point of non-existent. You love your spouse and want to keep an intimate connection. However life gets in the way. Sex has turned into a dull routine and you ...
Views: 1369 - Sexual Communication - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Addison BellMy cheeks are flushed, my body is radiating heat, and little moans escape my lips. His breath is heavy on my neck as we dive deeper and deeper into a state of passion. The little moans escaping my lips tell him that I am enjoying his touch and he sporadically shares little insights of enjoyment… ...
Views: 1369 - How to Know She is Your Woman and a Woman You Can Do Right Things With - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Anyaele SamIt is in your best interest to know that men find great enjoyment and pleasure in women. Every man want a woman that brings him great enjoyment, a feeling of happiness, delight or satisfaction. The truth is that every man see better than he can think. No matter how you look at it, every ...
Views: 1365 - My Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me Does it seem like your marriage is losing its spark? Maybe it feels like the love isn't there anymore. This happens to the best of marriages, and it is also very easy to fix. Below, you will find some helpful tips ...
Views: 1365 - Relationship Advice That Starts With You - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Shela DeanDo an Amazon search on "self-improvement" or "self-help" and you'll get a long list of books to choose from (including my book Frequent Foreplay Miles, Your Ticket to Total Intimacy). There are books on how to have better communication, better sex, more intimacy, fair fights, more fun, less ...
Views: 1365(4 votes) - Are You Suffering From A Sexless Marriage? Discover How You Can Increase Passion in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Mika MaddelaThere is a survey in the USA that says, nearly 20 million couples these days are not being physically intimate with their spouse. Experts have found out that these couples only engages in sexual intimacy about not more than ten times a year. If you can relate to this problem and you want to ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Transforming a Relationship into a Soulmate Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettI have given many talks on the topic of soulmates and the first question people typically ask me is, ‘what is a soulmate?’ My answer is that soulmates are two people who are deeply in love with each other and are happy together on all levels – emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - ***Deep Connections, Vulnerable Selves: How Vulnerability Enhances Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Richard NicastroLasagna, the earth's crust, and people;what do they have in common? They're all made of layers. Our layers are certainly more complicated than pasta and cheese, and very different from the planet's natural stratifications, but as thinking, feeling humans, we're complex, layered individuals. ...
Views: 1363 - Hot Buttons: 90/10 Principle - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweYour partner has said or done something that really makes you furious. You are outraged. You are hurt to the core. You cannot believe it! If your partner cared for you, they would never have behaved in such a way. The person you have just started to date does not return your call in a ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - The Road to Wholeness - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Micaela BellopedeHaving been born in the 60s, I grew up during the time when women were rebelling against their traditional roles.They went to work, got divorced, called for equality and marched for the ERA. With deep gratitude, I celebrate all of those women who forged the path before me, who brought me to ...
Views: 1360 - Bible Verses About Love - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Amy DyslexMeaning of Love in Bible The English word "love" has many different meanings and implications. It is commonly interpreted in the terms of affection, benevolence, passion, strong liking, romance, intimacy and sexual or physical attraction. Biblical implication of the true meaning of love is ...
Views: 1359 - What Is Imago Relationship Therapy? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Shelley GordonWhat Is Imago Relationship Therapy? Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) was developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD. Imago states that we are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, we are healed in relationship. Imago Relationship Therapy provides the ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - How To Have More Sex With Your Wife - How To Get My Wife Sexually Active - Tips To Get Her In The Mood More Often - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Have More Sex With Your Wife - How To Get My Wife Sexually Active - Tips To Get Her In The Mood More Often There comes a time in all marriages when sex becomes non-existent and you are living through this difficult time, right now. Your wife just doesn't have the same passion and ...
Views: 1358 - Want more action in the bedroom? Then do the ironing.Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Chibs ClovellyEver been turned on by your partner vacuuming the floor, washing the dishes, or cleaning the bathroom? It might sound obscure, but studies have revealed that seeing men perform household chores like these is a turn-on for most women. And it doesn’t just apply to housework. Studies by ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - From Ecstasy to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallWhat is it with Americans and sex? We appear to crave it, are fascinated by it and simultaneously fear it with every fiber of our being. We use it in advertising to sell everything from automobiles to zucchini, yet often prohibit our children from learning about it, our teachers from teaching ...
Views: 1357(4 votes) - What Must I Do If I Want My Ex To Want Me Back? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIf you're going through a tough breakup, one thing you want more than anything could be to have your ex want you back. Our relationships are among the most significant things in our lives and when we lose someone treasured, it's only usual to have a hurting reaction. But if you're puzzled by the ...
Views: 1357 - Surprise your lover with boudoir photography. - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Mandi PardleyWhen asked what ‘boudoir photography’ is, it isn’t complicated to work out. We all understand what a ‘boudoir’ is – a lady’s dressing room or bedroom, and photography goes without saying. Essentially it is a style of photography which shares many similarities with glamour photography, but are ...
Views: 1355 - Me, You, and Us: Finding Balance in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2015 from Kate SinerRelationships are the one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of our life. There are types of personal development that we are unable to do unless we are in relationship and there are ways that relationships push us to do work that we would not be otherwise motivated to do. One of ...
Views: 1354 - Listening to our needs strengthens us - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2015 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.If you do for others and neglect your own needs, you are not nurturing yourself and you are not aligned with your true self. Often people are told they are selfish if they think of themselves and and put their needs before others, but really we strengthen ourselves when we listen to our own ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Rekindle Your Romance with Surprise - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsLast week my wife, Pam, told me she had a surprise for me on Thursday and Friday. I didn't think much about it and marked those two days off. Pam has a history of planning fun little overnight trips for us, so I assumed that must be the case. We got up as usual Thursday morning and went to ...
Views: 1352 - Zen to Slim: A Simple 5-Step weight loss plan - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Edwin ThomasEverybody is health conscious these days and take care of themselves by eating right, exercising and doing the right things so that obesity does not affect them. Being slim and healthy is not just for the sake of good appearance but it keeps a lot of ailments away like cardiovascular diseases, ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Relationship Needs: Are Your Needs Hurting Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Richard NicastroNot everyone realizes they have relationship needs (emotional and physical needs that you expect your spouse/partner to meet). This is especially the case for older couples I work with who were raised in a generation where the phrases, "emotional needs" "emotional intimacy" and "need for ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - ***Relationship Alert: Discover How This Common Habit Can Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Richard NicastroThere are times when it's helpful to use compare and contrast thinking. For example, fifth-grade Social Studies. Remember when Mrs. Dogoody assigned the paper: "Compare and Contrast Ancient Roman and Ancient Greek Civilizations"? (I do; I still have the occasional nightmare about that one.) The ...
Views: 1350 - Commitment Is an Ongoing Choice - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jan DeniseCommitment is an Ongoing Choice He’s snuggling up to you as though nothing’s wrong, but you don’t even want to be there. How did you end up married to this guy anyway? Right now it seems like any one of three suitors would have been a better option … and you’re still counting. The ...
Views: 1350 - How & Why Does Self-Awareness Enable You to Succeed with Your Relationships: Two Examples - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION It isn’t easy to change habits. But when it comes to intimate relationships, sticking-on to your habits is a sure way to fail. When you understand your habits, realize the damage they cause to your relationships and make the necessary effort to change them, you increase your ...
Views: 1349 - Secret Wish of Islamic Women; Female Mutilation; US—Great Satan; Iran v West in Daniel 8 Prophecy - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Richard RuhlingWhen a woman sees her husband is touched with tenderness toward her from Scripture and that he prays for God's blessing on their marriage, her heart is touched and she may even weep with love for God and him. This could be a secret wish or unidentified need of half the world's ...
Views: 1349 - Why Many Who Fail in Their Relationships Don’t Develop Awareness to Understand Why They Fail? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Doron GilMany who fail in their relationships don’t take the time to develop their Self-Awareness and understand the reasons for their failure. Why don’t they? Many think they know themselves well enough to be able to cultivate and maintain a “good” relationship (whatever they mean by “good”). ...
Views: 1349 - 10 Factors That Promote Intimacy - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomEmotional intimacy is a foundational aspect of all great relationships. The word “intimacy” refers to the experience of being fully seen and comes from the Latin “intimus” meaning innermost. When we share this experience with another, we feel whole, complete, and at one with the world. Yet we ...
Views: 1347 - 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 - Dating: Does It Matter What Someone's Political Views Are? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, someone can have the need to find out about what another person’s political views are before they are willing to take things further. Whether they are left leaning or right leaning will make a big difference. However, if someone is using an online dating app, they might not ...
Views: 1346 - Dear Dr. Romance: How can I help her to turn around? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have read your article "Fair Fight Guidlines" and it is impressive. I like to ask your advise for the following situation: I have married for 20 years and three beautifull children. My wife whom I love the most, uses power struggle tactics: guilt and ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Is Social Technology Helping or Hurting Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Laurel FayThis is a topic close to my heart, as I am married to a techie geek. I'm not insulting him - he would probably take it as a compliment, actually. And well he should. Were it not for my husband's tech prowess, I'd still be rolling paper into our old dot-matrix printer and trying to figure out the ...
Views: 1346 - Relationship Advice for Men (and the Women Who Love Them): How to be Open to Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Richard NicastroHave you ever related to your spouse/partner in a totally non-defensive, emotionally open way? If you have, in that moment you and your spouse/partner were vulnerable and receptive to each other’s emotional needs/experiences. To do this, you were able to free yourself from the emotional ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Act Aggressively When A Relationship Comes To An End? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow someone behaves at the beginning of a relationship can be different to how they behave as time goes by, and while a certain amount of change is normal, it doesn’t mean it is normal for someone to completely change. This could mean that as time passes they end up becoming someone else, or it ...
Views: 1346 - Tips for Creating a More Empathic Relationship - by Submitted on May 26, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerEmpathic means being able to understand and share the feelings of another. Can you talk to your loved one about your feelings, hopes, goals and dreams? Does he (or she) listen and respond empathically? If he does, wow! But if he doesn’t, don’t necessarily rule him out. Many men, and some ...
Views: 1346 - How To Improve Sexual Foreplay - How To Do Good Foreplay - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow To Improve Sexual Foreplay - How To Do Good Foreplay Who else wants to learn how to improve your foreplay skills, and in a hurry? Did you know that the phenomenal art of fabulous foreplay is just about the quickest way to make a woman wild with passion...and in a hurry? It's true, and the ...
Views: 1344 - ***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 - Why Sexting Sometimes Doesn't Work Out the Way You Plan - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Madeline FosterHow Could Your Sexting Connection Possibly Go Wrong? O.K., so you want to send that special someone in your life an extra special message. You whip out your phone and blast out a steamy love note, hit send and then realize autocorrect just messed everything up! Your phone thought you meant ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Addiction to conviction - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Callum GoldingI must follow on from my interpretation of ego as the root cause of climate change. On a spiritual level that may well be so, but what other more tangible explanations are there for this horrific destruction of our planet and species? A phenomenon we are almost paralysed to resolve. I say it is ...
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