Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Intimacy Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Intimacy". If you have expertise in Intimacy and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama Is there somebody who always leaves you feeling better than he found you? I used to live next door to such a person. Whenever I ran into Bob, whether it was for 20 seconds or 20 ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Surrendering to Love - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Clarissa Alverson“For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke The movement towards emotional intimacy is the process of getting close enough to ...
Views: 1256 - "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: 1255 - Marriage advice: Why love is not enough--does your partner still like you? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhy is it that we have no problem lounging around in our favorite sweatpants (with the hole in the knee) and our favorite threadbare T-shirt (with the rip in the sleeve) in front of our spouse/partner, but if our friends/co-workers were on the way over, we'd change into something "decent" in a ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - 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: 1255(1 vote) - Don't Squeeze Yourself Into a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Jan DeniseDon’t Squeeze Yourself Into a Relationship It can be just as tempting to squeeze yourself into a man’s mold for you as it is to squeeze yourself into the latest fall fashions. Okay, maybe it’s more tempting! Hold your ground, though. Let relationships—and clothes—enhance who you are, ...
Views: 1254 - Fluidity Solves All Conflicts - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelOpposing Polarities May Cooperate With Each Other Or They Conflict To Varying Degrees Fluidity is the answer to all confusing statements. Fluidity is the key to wisdom.This article will discuss fluidity, its meaning and use. If to you, for example, conflict means opposing, that indicates ...
Views: 1253 - The Key To Successful Recovery of Your Marriage Is Within You - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Peggy FergusonThe key to successfully recovering the love that has eroded is within you. The fun that you once shared together can happen again. The robust sense of "us" that colored the choices you made on a daily basis can be restored. The ability to accomplish these things is within each partner. The ...
Views: 1253 - Regain Your Relationship Mojo - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Candace CzarnyEven if you're deeply in love with your partner, there will be times when it feels like you are miles apart. This is natural, but that doesn't make it any less uncomfortable. To help you maintain a healthy and peaceful relationship, you can use Feng Shui. As with any relationship, energy shifts ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Relationships: Are Some People Destined To Attract People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons why one can have relationships that are not very fulfilling, and one can play a part is if they have the tendency to end up with people who are not available. So when they are in a relationship, it can be as if they are with someone who is not really there. ...
Views: 1251 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Only Attract Women Who Are Dependent On Them? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the kind of women that men are attracted to, it could be said that there is not one type. There is what is spoken about in the media, for instance, and then there is what takes place in reality. If one was to read an article about what kind of woman a man is attracted to, ...
Views: 1251 - ***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. ...
Views: 1250 - 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: 1250 - How Hopelessness Brings Infinite Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelWhen anyone asks; ‘How are you?’I am always well. The secret to always being happy is to have nothing you want to do. This is the essence of the Buddhist teaching that all suffering is caused by desires. The more we desire, the more we suffer, either through lack of what we desire or fear of ...
Views: 1250 - Relationships: Do Some Women's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Dependent On Men? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a woman is an individual, she will be able to pay attention to her own needs and feelings. Not only this, she will have good boundaries, meaning that she will generally have a strong sense of herself. What this will do is allow her to live a life that is in alignment with who she is, as ...
Views: 1250 - Relationships: Can The Fear Of Rejection Cause Someone To Change When They Get Into A Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperEven though one can behave in a certain way when they start dating someone, they can end up behaving in a completely different way as time goes by. Therefore, although they are still the same person, it will be as if they have become someone else. Oblivious When something like this ...
Views: 1249 - Relationships: Can Self-Development Condition People To Believe That They Need To Be Perfect To Have A Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is used to having relationships that are not very fulfilling, they could begin to wonder what is going on. As a result of this, this area of their life is likely to cause them to experience a lot of pain. However, even though this is the case, the main thing is that they have taken ...
Views: 1246 - ***Love, Laughter and Marriage: Why Laughter is Vital to a Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Richard NicastroTwo happily married couples, together for over fifteen years: "If I had to pick out one thing that has made the difference in our marriage, I guess it would be that he makes me laugh." ~Sarah "We just enjoy each other's company. We're playful and tease each other in a light-hearted way. Life ...
Views: 1245 - THE FIRST SUPPER - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Hal PriceTHE FIRST SUPPER Several weeks ago I allowed several blocks in my life to prevent me from communicating my heart. You see, I had been extremely diligent about writing my BLOGS each and every Monday night for posting on Tuesdays for my readers. It had become my passion to share my stories and ...
Views: 1245(3 votes) - 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: 1244 - 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: 1244 - Love Lives Within The Truth of Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontLove Lives Within The Truth of Your Heart The sacred energy in the world amongst us all is love. It is what keeps the spirit alive. Love has an immeasurable power to connect us no matter where we may be. It is a gentle heart to heart, soul to soul nudging. For it is only your heart that ...
Views: 1242 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Always Attract Men Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf woman was to focus on an area of her life that is not working, she may begin to think about how she is unable to find a man who is available. This could be how her life has been for a short while, or it may have been this was for as long as she can remember. There is Hope When she can ...
Views: 1242 - "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: 1240 - Dr. Romance on Staying Young - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance is aware that there is a heavy emphasis on youth in today's culture. Companies and individuals want to sell you potions, clothing, makeup, diets, exercise and attitudes and other magic to help you stay young. But, scientific research shows that these things ...
Views: 1240 - LOVE DEEPLY - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Dileep TiwariA sexual relationship is an act of sharing sacredness of body and mind with the partner. It is very much important relations in almost everyone life. There are certain aspects of sacred that you do not want to share with anyone. These aspects, such as memories, weakness and of the same, are your ...
Views: 1240 - Love is in the Air - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Allan HardmanI am writing this from my winter home in Chacala, Nayarít, Mexico. The moon is full, hanging softly overhead in a warm tropical night sky. I can hear the ocean waves caressing the sandy beach, and mariachi music is playing in the distance. What could be more romantic?? In fact, this scenario is ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Men and Intimacy: Is It Really a Fear of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhat is a fear of intimacy? The term "fear of intimacy" is often used to describe someone who has difficulty creating a close connection with their spouse/partner. Typically, the phrase highlights a person's struggle to become physically and/or emotionally close, and we often describe this ...
Views: 1240 - '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: 1238 - Can rejection actually be a good thing? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltNone of us are immune to rejection. It doesn’t matter where you are in life, and whether it’s ending a marriage or breaking up with a partner. Even the strongest of us can’t help but feel like we did something wrong when the person we loved and cared about and spent our lives with as a ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Watch Out for Bad Relationship Habits - by Submitted on May 10, 2015 from Tina TessinaI often write about good relationship habits, so this month, I thought I’d explore some of the bad habits I see in my counseling practice that lead to strife and struggle in relationships. Hopefully, if you recognize any of these habits in your own relationship, you’ll work ...
Views: 1237 - How To Tell When A Relationship Is Over - The Ultimate Guide - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIs your relationship suffering more then ever lately? It's horribly frightening and daunting when your relationship is struggling for survival. If you want to know common signs a relationship is over in several different scenarios, please keep reading. How to tell when a relationship is over ...
Views: 1236 - When Opposites Attract - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Maryanne ComarotoRemember the days of that sizzling hot/heart-thumping/I’ve never felt this way before/best sex you’ve ever had in your life/can’t eat, can’t sleep, “can’t live without” relationship that you had? Census bureau says it probably turned into a baby, or two...or three. And that, like it or not, ...
Views: 1236 - Better, betterer, betterest in sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIs it possible to get better, ‘betterer’ and ‘betterest’ when it comes to sex? A certain Singapore minister was cited in the media as saying, “If you’re the best today, strive to be better. If you’re better today, strive to be ‘betterer’ and if you’re ‘betterer’ today, strive to be ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - How to get into a new social group - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiWe have many types of friendship like the rich class, the poor class, the average, popular class etc. While all these social classes may seem difficult for some people to associate, if you get closer, you will notice one thing about them; there is no different between you and them. You'll be ...
Views: 1234 - Intimacy Lies at the Heart of a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from David SteinbergIn marriage counseling and couples counseling I find that most people coming through my office don't know what they are feeling. Rage, or anger is the easiest emotion to experience, but it is never the primary feeling. Anger is always a secondary affect to hurt, shame or anxiety. Before a couple ...
Views: 1234 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Don't Value Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the ideal will be for one to stand their ground when they meet someone, and not to put up with anything that will have a negative effect on them. Through being this way, they won’t allow another person to bring them down. Give And Take Thus, when they do meet ...
Views: 1233 - Your Husband Says He Loves You But Is Not In Love: He Loves Me But Isn't In Love with Me - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Banks RobertSo your husband says he loves you but isn't in love with you anymore? If you're a woman who has heard this recently you know it stings. It's incredibly difficult emotionally to hear the man you love tell you that the spark just isn't there for him anymore. If you fear that divorce is going to be ...
Views: 1233 - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Keep People At A Distance? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to connect with others, and then there are others who are unable to do so. When one can do this, there is a strong chance that they are going to be used to having people in their life that they are close to. One on side this could mean that they will have ...
Views: 1233 - I Changed When I Wasn't Looking - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Roshani ShayHave you ever had the experience of facing a situation similar to one you’d been in before, maybe even many times before, and finding that you had changed enough to actually handle it better this time? Well, I just did and I want to share the story with you. This story is about relationship. ...
Views: 1232 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Try To Revive A Relationship That Isn’t Healthy? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end it doesn’t mean that one will be willing to walk away. Instead, they may feel the need have the other person in their life again, and it might not be enough for them to see the other person from time to time. One Reason This could then be a sign that ...
Views: 1232 - The Art of Friendship in Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomThere is an African saying goes like this: A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness ...
Views: 1232 - Places To Touch That Turn Women On Wildly: How To Keep A Woman Happy In Bed - How To Properly Pleasure A Woman - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Melvin SheltonPlaces To Touch That Turn Women On Wildly: How To Keep A Woman Happy In Bed - How To Properly Pleasure A Woman The entire body is a myriad of sensitive nerves and a woman gets highly aroused with the touch of your fingers at any of the places on her body. The way to touch her and run your ...
Views: 1230 - How To Sex Tease Your Partner: How To Create Sexual Tension - How To Have Great Sex By Building Sexual Tension - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Melvin SheltonIf you want to learn how to drive your woman wild and tease her till she begs you to finally "let her have it", read this short page till the end. The first place that you should begin teasing your woman is her mind. Getting the mind of a woman consumed with thoughts of what could happen ...
Views: 1228 - Nobody is "just" a Wife - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2007 Nobody Is (SET ITAL) Just (END ITAL) A Wife "Well, I'm just a wife," she said, with apology in her voice. A wife, according to Webster, is: A female partner in a marriage. That may not sound like a full-time job, but ...
Views: 1228 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Lose Interest When Another Person Treats Them Well? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had the desire to be in a relationship, they might think about what they can do to find the right person. This could then be a time when they will join at least one dating app and/or they might start going out a few times a week. Now, this is not to say that they will end up going ...
Views: 1228 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Only Attracted To People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one could be in a relationship with someone who is available, they might also find that they are with someone who is unavailable. This is something that is going to have a big effect on how fulfilling their relationship is. One Experience If one can relate to the former, they are ...
Views: 1227 - Dynamic Marriage - The Perfect Valentines Day Gift - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Tom KingAre you at a loss about what to give your wife for Valentines Day? What can you give your man that will make a big impact on him? The answers lie in understanding what your spouse really wants and needs from you. Let me give you some ideas. We all have common human needs but our priorities ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - The Hidden Sources of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomWe are attracted to people for many different reasons, some of them conscious, some unconscious. Some of the conscious reasons have to do with how the person looks, how they act, the sound of their voice, the sensation of their touch, and other sensory cues. These are things we can identify and ...
Views: 1226 - ***Relationship Advice: Stop The Negativity And Build A Better Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Richard NicastroNew love seems to cradle and carry couples for a time—magnifying all that is good about your partner and your future together. We now know that relationships go through a series of phases over the years—some that can challenge the very bond that holds you together. It's interesting ...
Views: 1225