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- This is How I Learned to Love My Husband Well - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2019 from Sheryl PaulIt took me many years to learn how to love my husband well, and, of course, I’m still learning. Like many people, I didn’t grow up witnessing a healthy model of true partnership. My parents, like all parents, did the best they could and they gave me many gifts, but I’m sure even they would ...
Views: 876 - This is One of the Scariest Things Humans Do - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2020 from Sheryl PaulWhenever I meet someone new and we talk about how my 15-year old son is a pilot, they look at me sideways and say something like, “You’re a brave mom to let him fly.” As I’ve written about in other posts, allowing him to fly does, indeed, drag me into a regular practice of facing my fears and ...
Views: 1130 - This is the Most Common Statement I Hear About Sex - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2019 from Sheryl PaulI hear a lot about sex in my work with clients. I hear about their fantasies, their shame, and their shame about their fantasies. I hear about their arousal confusion, their sex anxiety, and their struggle with desire. I hear about the common arc of sexuality in long-term relationships: the high ...
Views: 1246 - This is Why You Struggle with Relationship Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2019 from Sheryl Paul“Probably the next important evolution of Western humankind is to find a proper container for religious life so that we do not unrealistically expect another mortal human being to carry this high value. In short: don’t ask a human to be God for you.” * Robert Johnson, Balancing Heaven and ...
Views: 908 - Though I'm Doing Everything Right, Why Is My Relationship Falling Apart? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIt can be very annoying when your relationship continues to struggle though you're doing everything right. What can you do to rescue your relationship when everything appears to fail despite your best efforts? These are some common questions I often get: Q: Despite my constant effort to do ...
Views: 1478 - THRIVE WITH PURPOSE… - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2020 from Emma ViglucciThe state of our country is kicking most of our people’s butts… If you’ve been feeling specially overwhelmed, tired, unmotivated, hopeless, cranky or such you are certainly not alone… We are just not used to this kind of sustained global impact on our way of life… It is taxing our emotional ...
Views: 992 - Time to Get Pregnant With Twins by Changing Your Diet - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Olivia HelmOne daughter is so much fun... God blessed us with an extra one! So you want to have a multiple pregnancy? We are hoping for the same – due to the fact that we may only get one shot at it as our health is a determining factor. (I hope that this decision for you is due to the same reason) The ...
Views: 4899 - Timing is Everything - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Pamela TurleyWhile eating dinner with a single male friend of mine, I was reminded again how important timing is in relationships. There's no way around it. We either manage the situation or the situation manages us. After we both pitched in the obligatory small talk, the conversation turned to the ...
Views: 1829 - 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: 1503 - Tips for Women Who Experience Low Libido - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Anita GinsburgA healthy sex life is important for many woman. However, if you struggle with a low libido, it can get in the way of that. Low libido can affect your self-esteem. For some, it may even make you feel as if you are letting your partner down. This issue can become a point of stress in the ...
Views: 881 - Tips For Working On Yourself During A Separation: How To Find Yourself And Get Your Life (And Husband) Back - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from Leslie CaneWhen many of us have been in a relationship as important as our marriage, we can begin to define ourselves by it, at least in part. We come to identify ourselves as a wife, or as part of a family. So when that coupling is questioned or is paused, it can literally feel as if we have lost a part ...
Views: 633 - Tips On How To Get Your Ex Back Again - How To Make An Ex Like You Again - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldTips on how to get your ex back again; What does it take to get your ex boyfriend back when you are the one that chased him away? You may have done something to make him angry and he just said that's enough and left or maybe you are not even sure why he left. Whatever the reason for him leaving ...
Views: 915 - 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: 3805 - Tips to Help You Get Over Someone You Love - Fix a Broken Heart! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Charles WealthDo you want to know how to get over someone you love? Letting go of someone you love is easier said than done and can take time. Nevertheless it ought not to span months and years for relief. If you just broke up with your partner, you can make a start right away to embark on the healing ...
Views: 1248 - Tips to Save a Marriage - My Top Three and My Best Advice - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2020 from Leslie CaneThe following tips may seem counterintuitive at times, but please bear with me. They are based on my personal experience and the endless research I conducted when I was trying to save my own marriage. Your success will depend on how well you play them and the state of your relationship today, ...
Views: 565 - Tired of Being Bitter? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltWhen we are experiencing or recovering from divorce, remembering to find joy in everyday things during any season can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of ...
Views: 1606 - TIRED OF FEELING OVERWHELMED AND STAGNANT? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Emma ViglucciI wrote in the last issue about feeling like we are embarking in a New Era. Feels more and more like that every day. I’m so excited thinking on the fact that we are starting a whole new decade. We are at the beginning of a new huge chunk of time. It makes me dizzy to think about what this means. ...
Views: 792 - TIRED OF FIGHTING WITHOUT RESOLUTION? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Emma ViglucciSo many of our “big projects” are coming to gorgeous fruition. Life indeed is Grand! How about you? What accomplishment or deliciousness are you celebrating from this year? Nothing is irrelevant, a given or expectation. Anything beautiful in your life you Allowed and coCreated. Acknowledge it, ...
Views: 778 - TIRED OF THE SAME OLD ISSUE? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWe’ve been making our way through the 5 Elements of our Successful Couple Strategy™ to launch us into the New Year ready to create the best version of our relationship yet. We are midway through, at Element3, of better implementing the Successful Couple Strategy™: Element1 – Context & ...
Views: 777 - TIS THE SEASON FOR RECEIVING… - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciI have noticed that we have a tendency to have difficulties Receiving. And, that this is especially true for people who appear entitled, arrogant, demanding, critical, picky, choosy and such for in that approach they are actually rejecting… They have an underlying unconscious operating program ...
Views: 780 - Too much sex is not sexy at all. - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Madeline FosterPornography has been a huge part of the Internet since its inception, but it did not really become a global epidemic until Internet Protocols like file sharing became readily available to the public. The adult entertainment industry was not as profitable and sophisticated then as it is today, ...
Views: 1763 - Too Tired for Sex - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhat to say when you are too tired for sex. There are three things to say when you are too tired for sex. 1. Say something polite, nice or caring. Thanks for asking, but… (can state reason) I’m glad you asked, but… (can state reason) 2. State your alternative. I’d rather… I ...
Views: 1351 - Top 10 tours, excursions and activities in Bangkok Pattaya - D Asia Travels - by 1. Visit Wat Po to see the reclining Buddha
Wat Po is the home of the reclining Buddha, which is 15m high and 46m long. The statue of Lord Buddha is completely covered with gold leaf and looks magnificent up close. The temples have 108 bowls located in various locations throughout the temples ...
Views: 236 - Top 10 Ways to Make Powerful Requests - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupAccording to some experts there are only two ways to create in the world: making promises and making requests. Here are the Top 10 Ways to make those requests powerful ones. 1. Make them. Making requests is a major source of power and some people need to start by simply making them. Make ...
Views: 1650 - Top 3 Reasons Why Marriages Fail - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you married and the worse case scenario for you and your spouse is divorce? Perhaps you are already in a struggling marriage that's headed for disaster. Here are 3 tops reasons why marriages fail. Are you doing any of these things that's ruining your marriage? 1.Communication This one ...
Views: 2438 - Top 3 Reasons Why some women don’t have orgasms ! How you can change that! - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Gaia MorrissetteMany of my female clients have asked me how to have an orgasm. Simply put, there is no easy answer. Each woman who is not orgasmic has a set of unique life experiences that interfere with her ability to enjoy orgasmic pleasure. Here are a few reasons women struggle with getting that climax… ...
Views: 972 - Top 5 Uses for Vinyl Decals - by Vinyl decals are a great way to add a full-color ad to your retail store. The variety of options offered by this material is something that not only professionals should know! Vinyl decal material is a versatile material that can work for almost any unique concept. Whether you want your sign to ...
Views: 128 - Top 8 Hidden Spiritual Reasons for Bad Sex - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGreat, mind blowing sex can be healing and transformational, making you feel alive and full of energy, but unfortunately, it’s rare. Common complaints about sex that is less than satisfying are selfishness, lack of interest, poor hygiene, low energy, being too quick or slow, being too ...
Views: 2504 - Top Methods To Save A Failing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIs your relationship slowly losing its luster? Relationships are very important parts of our lives and the mere thought of losing someone we care about, it's normal to panic. Not only that but we start to lose interest in both work and school. If you want to find out how to save a failing ...
Views: 1620 - Top Secret To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Miss You Like Crazy - Tips to Get Him to Come Crawling Back to You - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Patrick UadialeBeing in love with an ex boyfriend is never an easy thing. Any woman who is in this situation typically spends hours each day reminiscing about when things were good between her and the man she adores. She wishes she could turn back time so he'd love her all over again. If this sounds like you, ...
Views: 11520 - Top Solution For Premature Ejaculation That Will Make You Laugh! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Wisey LimYou have been wondering what is the top solution for premature ejaculation? I strongly believe that you definitely do not want the top solution to consist of those painful exercises which would wear you out before you seeing any result. This will only cause you to quit faster. You want to get ...
Views: 1830 - Top Tips for Custom Vinyl Decals - by You will find that several people like to beautify your home, your personal belongings, and even vehicles with custom vinyl decals. These decals you will find are wonderful to use as they are made of high quality but very durable vinyl. As you look at some of the available designs, you may be ...
Views: 122 - Toys for Adults - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHave you heard of the expression, “Men don’t grow up; their toys just get bigger and more expensive.”? True, since adult men don’t talk of Matchbox cars, but full-sized motorized ones. What of their electronic devices and gadgets from the iPhone, Wii, mp3 players, to laptops? While we have ...
Views: 1656 - TRUSTING AND LIVING - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciTrust is very delicate and fragile and needs to be earned and developed, it is not a given. And, once it is achieved it is only transient. For it to survive it needs to be safeguarded and nurtured. It is like achieving our ideal weight and level of fitness. To maintain them we need to continue ...
Views: 799 - Trying to Save a Marriage? Advice on What Works and What Doesn't - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Leslie CaneWhen I was trying to save my marriage a couple of years ago, I read everything I could get my hands on that would help me prevent a divorce. I blindly followed most of this advice and found it to be flawed, not only because it didn't work, but because it sets the couple on a frustrating path ...
Views: 560 - Twin Flames and Soul Mates - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Sheila ApplegateTwin flames, Soul mates, Soul family are all topics getting a lot of attentions these days. I think that is good because it shows that we are evolving and beginning to remember our connectedness. There is however a lot of confusion about what these words mean. I believe it’s important to think ...
Views: 1969 - UEFA Champions League analysis: Internazionale Vs Bayern Munich - by "Internazionale deserved the win," Wesley Sneijder told RAI. "We deserved to win, we played well and created a lot of opportunities, but the reality is that we lost, even though it's not over yet.
The game had an air of revenge yesterday, when Bayern Munich and Internazionale took the field ...
Views: 160 - Understand Your Relationship and Keep Love Alive - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Angelica Galea YoungAfter those first wonderful few months at the beginning of floating on air, filled with love, looking radiant and having someone love everything about us we look back and say what happened? Relationships change of course but the one factor we ignore is that when we are blinded by love we do ...
Views: 1261 - Understanding Loneliness - The Hidden Epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Andrew HunterLoneliness is something that everyone will suffer from at one point or another in their lives. In fact, a good number of people actually deal with loneliness on a regular basis, however, there is a social stigma against openly admitting that you are lonely, so most people keep this feeling ...
Views: 1765 - Understanding Men & Women: Reinventing How We Can BE With Each Other - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonSadly, along all the political back and forth that is polarizing men and women and in many of the relationships I see, I fear humanity is getting thrown in the rubbish. Relationships haven’t been about connecting and community. It’s been about men vs. women. It’s been about truth vs. lies. ...
Views: 1603 - Understanding the meaning of intimacy in the context of lovemaking - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Justin HarigDo you know the real meaning of intimacy? For most men, this word means closeness. If your answer is closeness then you are thinking in right direction. But the closeness should be of minds and not bodies. Until you and your partner come close, you can’t make love. Or in other words, both the ...
Views: 1531 - Understanding the Wounds of the Men and Opening to Your Compassionate Heart - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Luminessa EnjaraAs a writer, I became interested in understanding the plight of men back in the nineties when Robert Bly, Sam Keen and other men who pioneered the Men’s Movement began to write and speak up. I was curious and it fascinated me to read books like Fire in the Belly and Iron John. It also helped ...
Views: 2745 - Unfulfilling cultural marriages and their effect on happiness - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatMarriage, by definition, is a union of two individuals committing to themselves from a place of freewill and love. I have found that many of my clients who are in cultural marriages, have been sucked into a life-depleting situation without any idea of what caused them to make a decision. This is ...
Views: 817 - Unhappy marriage SOS: how to kill the boredom and resurrect your marriage - by When your spouse looks to you as if he or she is part of the furniture, you know it’s time to take action. Boredom in a marriage is not a problem to be taken lightly. If left unaddressed, it can certainly lead to a very unhappy marriage. I strongly believe that it is more a problem of not ...
Views: 2442 - United Kingdom and Custom Wedding Invitations - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Aden MooreIf you want to have an United Kingdom in the near future, so it's important to choose the right wedding card India. If you are interested in the announcement is impressive without breaking the budget. It is important to grasp the right words and above all very good words, and printed with great ...
Views: 926 - Use Natural Foods Instead of Viagra - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Leslie DutcherErectile Dysfunction (ED) is a serious problem. ED is found among men of any age but is most prevalent among males over 40 years old. Statistics say that 50% men over 40 years old will have had ED at some point in their lives. ED is caused by several things which include diet, ...
Views: 1895 - Use This Method to Get Him Back Fast - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Uadiale AmberWant to get him back fast? The secret to getting him back fast involves a number of things on your part. The tips below assume that you and your boyfriend are experiencing a minor break up - as in, you two are still on speaking terms. If this is not the case, continue to read on because I do ...
Views: 992 - Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Aaron BuhagiarOnce a year, a feast is celebrated where the lovers are the protagonist of the celebration. This day is better known as Valentine’s day which is celebrated all around the world on the 14th of February. This day entices lovers to be more caring towards their partners and spend some romantic time ...
Views: 738 - Vibrators Are The Surest Way To Your Valentine's Heart - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jane DoeValentine's Day is the annual affair that sends everyone scrambling to find the one token that represents their love. Most are desperate to make their partners happy on this special day and will try not to leave room for disappointment. If you want to be one of those lucky few, consider ...
Views: 1491 - Vulnerability - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2015 from Benedikt DommesWe don´t like to be vulnerable. We don´t like to be at the mercy of pain and sadness or any other intense emotion that runs through our body. We like to be in control of what we feel and experience, to defend ourselves whenever we are hurt, to appear strong and powerful. So we run from our ...
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