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- Gratitude Grows More of What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jan DeniseGratitude Grows More of What You Want by Jan Denise Your partner doesn’t always give you what you want. I bet there are even moments when he (or she) seems incapable of it, right? And if you dwell on those moments, you’ll feel like he’s never going to satisfy you. There are other ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - He's Rich, She's Hot! So What? - Beyond Appearances and Towards Real Love - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Lisa Love - Best Selling Author - Attract & Keep Real Love, Law of Attraction, Soul SuccessIt's the stereotypical trade - sex objects for success objects. Attractive women (or men) for wealthy men (or women). This barter of status (looks and wealth) is ancient and deeply ingrained in the human psyche. And, it is pitched to us as the ideal over and over again in the media (television, ...
Views: 2712(2 votes) - How Much is Too Much - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written By Renee L Richardson Sharing Within an Intimate Relationship: How much is too much? When we fall in love, we are ecstatic over our newly found love. It seems as though all senses and usage of boundaries are set aside in the attempt to not appear as uncaring, selfish, ...
Views: 1625(3 votes) - How to be Receptive to Your Deepest Wisdom - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Marc LernerEverybody has wisdom; we just do not always know how to tap it. We value our thoughts and identify with them, sometimes more than our wisdom. To really tap inner wisdom, we have to go beyond thinking and be receptive to the Wisdom of our Body. Visualize linear thinking as an unbroken ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - How to Get What You Want From Your Man in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Uadiale AmberYou KNOW what you want from your man. But he's let you down so many times that it's hard to believe he'll EVER change Fortunately, I've discovered three simple steps that will give you the confidence to start getting what you want from your man. Surprisingly, this actually makes you ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - How To Keep A Woman Happy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoMany of us have hard times keeping relations. Here are a couple of tips on how to keep your woman happy. These steps are fairly basic, all you need, is to follow these simple steps and you are off to building robust relationships. 1- You want to begin with making sure you're emotionally ...
Views: 2267(1 vote) - How to Treat Premature Ejaculation And Be In Control Like A Real Man - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Wisey LimStress is one of the biggest contributing factors of premature ejaculation. To know how to treat premature ejaculation, you have to know how to take control of your stress level when you are in bed. No doubt, it is easy to get stressed up during sex, especially for a man. This could be due ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Is Honesty the Best Policy for a Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Dr. Christy WiseWhen speaking of honesty, I am referring to honesty with your partner and being honest with yourself. Let's first talk about being honest with you. People enter into relationships for a variety of different reasons. Some do it because they enjoy the companionship while others work better in life ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - Keeping Love Alive - Restoring Intimacy in One Simple Step - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneKeeping love alive. Is it possible? Are you afraid you have lost that loving feeling forever - and you can't get it back. Doesn't the fire dim and the passion wane after familiarity and comfort take over the initial pangs of attraction and desire? Yes, for many, many people in our society love ...
Views: 3773(4 votes) - Listen to Your Love With Your Ears Closed, and You Will Finally Hear What They Are Saying. - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellI have learned many things in my life. Most of what I learned was through trial and error. Mainly through error is when I grew the most. I believe the relationships I had in the past were to prepare me and make me ready to be the right partner for the one I was to be with. While I wish I had ...
Views: 1845(2 votes) - Love Addiction: THE Hidden Addiction in Society - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallBy definition, an addiction or dependence is a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific behavior or activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state, or social life. People fall into many categories of addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex, ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Marriage advice: Your marriage needs this simple communication strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroArguments are a regular part of Lindsey and Hector's relationship. During a recent couples counseling session, they volleyed insults back and forth with such intensity that I almost stopped the session. But then something remarkable happened: Lindsey said, "Our marriage is too important to me ...
Views: 1009(4 votes) - Marriage help: Are you making this communication mistake? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen couples come to me for help, the first thing I do is observe how they communicate with each other. Communication is often the gauge of the health of a relationship. There are certain effective communication principles that can help you create a more harmonious marriage or relationship; and ...
Views: 1261(4 votes) - Marriage Help: How to Prevent a Marriage Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Richard NicastroDuring a marriage crisis, life gets turned upside down and pulled apart, often in frightening and distressing ways. Like a volcanic eruption, tensions and pressures have accumulated that can no longer be contained by feelings of love or the motivation to "stick it out." The crisis often peaks ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Marriage Intimacy - Take the Simple Approach - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonMarriage Intimacy Doesn't Happen by Itself Many couples assume that the longer they're married, the closer they'll be to one another. They assume that marriage intimacy comes from knowing their partner well, and the better they know their partner, the more intimate they will be with one ...
Views: 1960(3 votes) - McDonalds Sex - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Kelly ChicasIs your sex life like McDonalds? Filling, but full of empty calories? Satisfying, but nothing special? Let's face it, we all go to McDonalds occasionally, but if you eat nothing but a plain hamburger every day, you probably need to branch out to something more appetizing, like a Double McRib ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Naked, the Only Way to Be In Love - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Naked, the Only Way to Be In Love I launched this column 10 years ago as "Naked Relationships" to help you experience the ultimate in authentic, loving relationships -- something I had yet to get my arms ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - NOT BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF HARMS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you are not TURE TO YOURSELF you harm your relationships. Finding out what prevents you from being true to yourself is vital for initiating the necessary changes and cultivate a successful intimacy. WHAT DOES IT MEAN “NOT BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF”? When you are NOT ...
Views: 6952(1 vote) - Part One: What is Family Constellation Therapy? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Carolin HauserFamily Constellation therapy or better said Family Constellation work (as it is properly named) is a therapeutic process that was developed in the second half of the 20st century, by a man named Bert Hellinger. Today Hellinger is known as the father of phenomenological psychotherapy. ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Prevent Break Ups and Bring Back Lost Love - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraKeeping a relationship is hard, if you feel that your relationship is going on a wrong direction and you really want things to work between you and your partner, there are things you can do to prevent break ups. Your relationship may be going through rough times now but it doesn´t mean it has to ...
Views: 2721(1 vote) - Recession and Relationships-Reflections and Solutions from a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Dr. Barbara Cunningham, MFTDuring periods of darkness, it is the stars that come out to shine. The recession offers a challenge to our resilient nature. Whether the economic downturn has the power to negatively impact your relationship or not has much to do with a couple's ability to generate creative solutions in times ...
Views: 1911(3 votes) - Rejuvenate Your Relationship Through The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Richard NicastroYou have the power to change your mood at this very moment—to increase your optimism, elevate your energy and enthusiasm, and increase your motivation toward reaching your personal goals. How is this possible? By sowing the seeds of gratitude. Research shows that when you increase feelings of ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - Relationship Help: 5 Tips from Successful Couples - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Richard NicastroWhen it comes to building a healthy marriage/relationship, one of the best resources is to hear from couples who have been together for many years and, most importantly, would do it all over again with the same person. In the marriage/relationship enrichment workshops I run, there are often ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - Relationship help: Bring intimacy back into your relationship - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroCouples often seek out my relationship help or marriage advice because of difficulties with intimacy—they no longer feel a deep emotional connection with their spouse/partner. Why are so many couples struggling with emotional intimacy? In order to experience the gifts of emotional ...
Views: 2766(3 votes) - Relationship Reality-Check: Are You Too Dependent On Your Partner? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Richard NicastroRelationships are all about closeness. Taking the risk to open your heart and letting your partner know the real you is the most profound type of sharing. This level of intimacy can be emotionally and spiritually rejuvenating. A healthy relationship is like a high-wire circus act. Lean too far ...
Views: 9839(2 votes) - Relationships: Are Boundaries Important In Intimate Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperA big part of being intimate involves being able to share ones reality with another person. Here, one will share what they are feeling, thinking and sensing. And while this may sound clear enough to understand, it is not always the easiest thing to do in a relationship. One of the primary ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Relationships: Can A Relationship Allow Someone To Become More Integrated? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone first starts to spend time with another person, they may find that they only experience good feelings. If there are moments when they don’t, these moments may soon pass. The same could also apply when they are not in the other persons company, with this being a time when they ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Alternate Between ‘Bad Boys’ And ‘Nice Guys’? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are plenty of women who are only drawn to men who are kind and respectful, for instance, there are also plenty of women who aren’t. As a result of this, their relationships with men are going to be radically different. The Norm Still, when it comes to what a woman’s ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Self-Awareness or Attraction and Desire: Which is More Important for a Successful Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Doron GilMany believe that attraction and desire are some of the most important ingredients of a successful relationship. But a less-known concept – Self-Awareness – is vital to the maintenance of a long-term healthy and satisfying intimacy. INGREDIENT OF A GOOD RELATIONSHIP Many perceive sexual ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Sex Advice Nobody Else Will Give You - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Alisa BowmanNobody Else Is willing to Impart to You When you received the Birds and the Bees conversation from Mom and Dad, it most likely centered on two objectives: how you can get around unintentionally creating a child and the way to steer clear of becoming infected with a disease that has no ...
Views: 2259(3 votes) - Sex Heroes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeA few weeks ago, while watching ‘Robin Hood’ starring Russell Crowe, I found myself cringing at the predictability of the plot. I am usually not so squeamish about my buttons being so obviously pushed. However, I walked away from the experience with a few observations about the preparation of ...
Views: 3069(3 votes) - Sexting: New Technologies, Old Desires: Part One - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Daniela RoherLet’s discuss one particular use of technology, sexting – sending lewd pictures and texting sexually explicit messages over the phone – in the context of relationships. A case of a public figure caught sexting has recently brought the use of this technological communication to everybody’s ...
Views: 2527(1 vote) - Signs Your Relationship Is Over - Learn To Read The Signals - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaHave you noticed that your relationship is starting to lose its luster? Relationships are one of those facets of life that are considered essential. . If you want to know if your relationship is about to end then read on and find out the top signs a relationship is over. Signs a Relationship ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Stop Sabotaging Yourself! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciStop Sabotaging Yourself! Have you noticed that when you are really close to what you want or to the next level in your life, things seem to go wrong? You are close to having your car paid off and you total it, you are about to win a sports competition and you get injured, you are about ...
Views: 3741(3 votes) - Super Seduction Power, We Show You How. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonI'm not a psychologist. I'm not a sexual therapist. I'm also not claiming to be a horribly unattractive guy that has The Magic Formula for seducing women within 15 seconds. I'm actually a Signal Processing Electrical Engineer with a passion for Persuasion Psychology (from a motivational ...
Views: 2271(1 vote) - Tantra Massage Tips And Techniques That Will Drive Her To Really Want You! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Maurice TateUsing Tantra massage is a great way to grow closer as a couple. This kind of touch isn’t about intercourse, but it is about very intense orgasms that take your time in the bedroom to a whole new level. In Tantric massage, a man’s penis is called Lingam (wand of light), while the vagina is called ...
Views: 7286(1 vote) - The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCHome Our Team About Us Services Staff Sites Addiction Services Articles Networking Trainings Location Contact The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC Clinical Care ...
Views: 5974(2 votes) - The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellEvery day of our lives we are confronted with the good and the bad. Our work, our friendships, commute, relationships, everything has its ups and downs. When in a relationship, whether it is a marriage or boyfriend/girlfriend, we can be flooded with warm feelings that make us secure and feel ...
Views: 905(3 votes) - The Magic Spark of Attraction and How Couples Come To Be - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Allura JoyThe question “How did you meet your life-partner?” is one I love to ask couples – especially if they’ve been together for a long while. Most often they light up when recounting their nostalgic reminiscence of how their companionship came to be. It is interesting to listen to various personal ...
Views: 4820(1 vote) - The Power Of Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Daniela RoherMost of us enjoy being with others rather than being alone, as being with someone we like is an enjoyable experience. We like to share our reactions to situations and events that amaze us, like going to the Grand Canyon, for instance. As we stare and are awestruck by its beauty and majesty, we ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - The Power of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jayne MorrisLove is the energy of all creation and we came into the world positively filled with it. The essence of who we are is love, and us such we were all born with an innate ability to experience unconditional love within us and around us. As children however, many of us actually unlearned how to ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - 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: 2190(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: 1363(1 vote) - True Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTime and time again, people tell me they are not experiencing real intimacy in their relationships. Sex? Yes. True intimacy? No. They long for a soul connection, a deep, tender love, a satisfying and fulfilling sexual love. They long for a deeper level of communication, not just the chatter of ...
Views: 5494(1 vote) - Two Kinds Of Hurt - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Bob MakranskyThere are two kinds of hurt: self-pitying hurt and sad hurt. Self-pitying hurt is the kind of hurt we feel on purpose, so that we’ll have a good excuse to wallow in self-pity. Whenever we are self-righteously indignant at someone else’s behavior, we are indulging in self-pitying hurt. We ...
Views: 5440(2 votes) - Walls Or Barriers In A Relationship - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are in a close relationship with another person, sometimes we can feel the walls between each other. Sometimes, one of us may be trying to protect ourselves or hiding what we really are from the other person. After a while, this behavior becomes normal and thus is prolonged. If you ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - What are Soulmate Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettSoulmates are people who have the relationship most of us dreamt of when we were young and innocent: loving and erotic, inspiring and safe and – best of all – lasting. However, soulmates are not a gift from heaven which some of us had the luck to receive while the majority has been left ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - What does Attachment Lead to? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDaily we come across a number of people in life – at home, at workplace, in school or college, etc. However, some of them become an important part of our life, so much so that they begin to seem to be the very purpose of our existence. This is mainly because we’ve got attached to them. But ...
Views: 556(1 vote) - What I Ache For - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -What I Ache For I wrote this powerful prayer many, many years ago when I felt trapped in a life that was not my own. Today, I am happy to say, just about all of this prayer has come true, and I am blessed with my authentic, beautiful life! Be careful what you ache for... I ache to be ...
Views: 2314(2 votes) - What You Need to Know About A Multiple Orgasm - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Serj SaganA multiple orgasm is something that sounds like "Fiji" to women. It is something wonderful and exotic... and unlikely to be obtainable. Meanwhile the ability to experience an orgasm several times in a row lays at the very nature of female sexuality! So why is it that not all of the women use ...
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