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- Romance Telepathy - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Kathy DawsonYou and your mate don’t have to be separated by land or sea to feel like you’re having a long distance relationship. Sometimes you can be living in the same house and feel miles apart. Opposite shifts, busy schedules, and fatigue can separate you. When this happens, a simple technique called ...
Views: 3376(1 vote) - Dilemmas of Codependent Men - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Darlene LancerThe dilemmas of codependent men aren’t talked about. Unlike women, men don’t discuss their relationship problems with friends and family. Instead, they internalize their pain. Many are in denial, suffer in silence, or become numb to their needs and feelings. They shun attention and try to do the ...
Views: 3375(2 votes) - Three Speedy Tricks for Funny Best Man Speeches - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Steven RobbinsWedding ceremonies are usually indeed sincere occasions. On the other hand, aside from a particular degree of solemnity needed in the ceremony, it is also said to be a joyous and joyful celebration. This is why the best men in weddings offer some of the burden of creating the event a little ...
Views: 3373(2 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: 3365(1 vote) - The Root of Misinterpretation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written by Renee L Richardson The Root of the Misinterpretation: What we say versus what we think As I sat down pondering the confusing intimate relationships of which I have endured, I was led to the dictionary. I began by looking up the definition of the word change. I chose to ...
Views: 3355(2 votes) - Couples Yoga for a Romantic Night In - Partner Yoga - Doing It Together - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisOn your next anniversary, her birthday, or just a special Friday night, give a gift that will make a difference in your relationship: a couple's night at a yoga studio. Some yoga studios have special workshops for couples which include soft lights, music and sensual massage. No prior yoga ...
Views: 3351 - Avoiding the Rut of Boring Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Allura JoyA standard routine is often a good thing, as a familiar schedule regulates activities, tasks and responsibilities, as well as instills discipline and organization. However the same old routine in your relationships and especially with intimacy may become a bit boring after a while. It is ...
Views: 3341(2 votes) - Emotional Fitness for Intimacy: Intimacy Makes Us Vulnerable - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIntimacy, by its very nature, requires us to be vulnerable. Our partner, lover, or mate can know us to our very core, sometimes better than we know ourselves, and that can make anyone feel as though they were totally exposed. Intimacy can be intimidating. However, it is also an amazingly freeing ...
Views: 3339 - 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: 3333(1 vote) - What is Intimacy? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamShe interrupted my talk to tell me that I should say the word differently to make its meaning clear. Instead of intimacy, I should say it into-me-see. She had a great point. The Dictionary defines intimacy as “a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with ...
Views: 3317(1 vote) - ***Build a Better Marriage: 5 Paths to Deeper Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Robin KThe struggle to keep intimacy alive is one of the most important relationship challenges you'll ever face. And you're not alone... "I love my husband, but lately I feel a distance between us. It's not the way it used to be…" ~Joan (married for nineteen years) "We're just not on the same ...
Views: 3307 - Inner Child Healing - How to begin - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Robert Burney"Recovery involves bringing to consciousness those beliefs and attitudes in our subconscious that are causing our dysfunctional reactions so that we can reprogram our ego defenses to allow us to live a healthy, fulfilling life instead of just surviving. So that we can own our power to make ...
Views: 3296(1 vote) - Top 10 Romantic Movies to Enjoy with Your Partner - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Ladan LashkariYou know how sometimes nothing is more romantic and relaxing than watching romantic movies together with your loved one - while cuddling on a cozy couch and drinking a glass of wine. Romance movies are known to bring out the romantic in us - both for men and women, whether teenagers or adults. ...
Views: 3285(1 vote) - What makes a Good Mate - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from cedric riceNow I’m first going to say that there is no textbook answer here. A wife who seems to be good for one husband may not in fact be good for the next one. The thing which makes any mate good whether it be a husband or wife is their compatibility to the other. My trash may be your treasure. I’m not ...
Views: 3276 - How to Win My Boyfriend Back After I Cheated? This Is Guaranteed to Work! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Phillip TomAccording to T. W. Jackson of The Magic of Making Up; "Even ex convicts get back together with their loved ones. And you don’t have to be Bonnie and Clyde to stay together." What does this tells you? Any relationship that is broken can be saved. Here are 3 effective ways you can use ...
Views: 3264 - Shame - The Hidden Cause of Addiction and Codependency - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Darlene LancerShame is so painful to the psyche that most people will do anything to avoid it – even though it’s a natural emotion that everyone has. It’s a physiologic response of the autonomic nervous system. You might blush, have a rapid heartbeat, break into a sweat, freeze, hang your head, slump your ...
Views: 3233(2 votes) - Touch, Play, Explore and Discover the Pleasures of Self Love - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Allura JoySo May has been declared National Masturbation Month. Although the movement is gaining awareness and media attention, it most likely will not be officially recognized, or show up on your yearly Hallmark calendars anytime soon. The proposed observance and hype was created by a San Francisco ...
Views: 3224(3 votes) - Everything Is Just Memories - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from David SamuelEverything we are, meaning our reactions to situations, thoughts and emotions, is all based on our memories. Many of our pains and pleasures are felt when we think about, or associate the current moment, to an event that happened in the past, thus a memory. As soon as you realize something ...
Views: 3222(4 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Feel Empty When They Are Not In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who not only feel comfortable in a relationship; they also feel comfortable when they are not in one. This means that their boundaries are strong enough for them to open up and to experience intimacy without losing who they are. And when they are not in a relationship, ...
Views: 3203 - Affirmations for Better Sex – Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Greg FrostIn the land of love, most of us consider sex to something as a means to pleasure, a means to create a bond of love between two people, to fulfil a need and to maintain the emotions necessary to make a relationship fresh. In all biological sense of the word, sex is something that is functionary, ...
Views: 3184 - The Paradox of Intimacy in a Healthy Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeTo many of us, the struggle for intimacy may seem just as paradoxical. Most of us want to be intimate, to feel emotionally connected with another. At the same time, we want to be independent and self-sufficient. This conflict and tension is at the core of what it means to be human. To emphasize ...
Views: 3184(1 vote) - How Do I Get Into His Heart: How To Capture A Man's Heart - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from James UadialeHow Do I Get Into His Heart: How To Capture A Man's Heart Do you know what gets a girl into a guy's heart, not just his bed? Are you tired of a guy not returning your love? Do you want to know the way to get a guy to fall in love with you? Finding love is something that so many women struggle ...
Views: 3175 - Get Yourself off Shaky Ground – By Shaking It Up – And Improve Your Marriage Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWhen couples are on shaky ground, they often think that it's best to lay low and let the storm pass. They think that because they are having trouble, it would be the worst possible time to make changes. “Why shake things up when we're already on shaky ground?” they ask themselves. The truth is ...
Views: 3161(1 vote) - The Power of Eye Contact - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from WEE DILTSWhat is eye contact? Several popular definitions are: 1. Eye contact is one of the most important nonverbal channels you have for communicating and connecting with others. 2. Defined as a meeting of the eyes between two people expresses meaningful nonverbal communication. 3. Contact ...
Views: 3151(4 votes) - ****The Subtle Devaluation in a Narcissistic Relationship - When Jekyll Meets Hyde - Laney Zukerman, Relationship & Empowerment Coach, author, Lessons for an Urban Goddess & The Urban Goddess Lesson - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachA romantic relationship with a Narcissist can be an exciting, whirlwind experience. They are often charming and the life of the party. If they are interested in you, nothing will stop them from winning you over. They will flirt, entice, persuade and pursue until you give them a chance. ...
Views: 3134(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How Can I Sleep with my Ex-girlfriend's Mother? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Maybe you can give me some advice. I am 18. My relationship with my girlfriend ended with her leaving me. She said that we could remain friends. This happened over a month ago. My ex-girlfriend and I have remained friends. She has a new boyfriend and she seems happy. ...
Views: 3126(1 vote) - Love Addiction Recovery: Detachment, Boundaries, Self-Care - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallLove addiction recovery is about reclaiming our own lives. One part of our path to recovery learning and owning our right to focus on and take care of ourselves, build on our strengths, and ask for and accept help with our limitations. Many of us find it difficult even to begin this ...
Views: 3126(2 votes) - Signs an Ex Still Loves You Even After A Break Up! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Phillip TomRelationship could be very complicated some times. The human behavior unlike other animals is almost not possible to understand or predict in spite of all the existing similarity lines between us. Nevertheless, there is all likelihood that your ex may show some of the hints stated ahead, as ...
Views: 3124 - A Healthy Prostate Means A Healthier Sex Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Paul RodgersMost men don't understand what the biggest threat facing their life can be. The number one cause of cancer in men is the prostate. Now that it is time for you to learn how to keep your prostate healthy, you have to recognize that there are very specific types of nutrients that your body must ...
Views: 3118(1 vote) - Signs He Wants To Break Up With You – Do These Sound Familiar? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Mika MaddelaSo maybe your relationship with your boyfriend is currently in trouble. Has he been acting standoffish lately? Perhaps, he doesn't look at you the same way anymore. Or maybe you just feel him distancing away from you. Either way, I know that you are scared. In this article, we'll talk about ...
Views: 3111 - Are You An Island Girl? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from John KuypersElton John sang his famous song, Island Girl, in the 1970s, idolizing the women of sun, sand and surf. But there is another kind of Island Girl. These are women (and men) who share a common and often unspoken challenge: fear of intimacy. People who are afraid to let other people get too ...
Views: 3109(1 vote) - How To Let Your Guy Friend Know You Like Him: Should You Tell Your Crush You Like Him - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Michael UadialeHave you always been in love with a friend who never seems to notice you the way you want him to? Are you tired of just being friends with him and wants to be more than that? Still at a loss on how will you be able to tell your friend that you like him more than just a buddy? How to make him ...
Views: 3083 - Presence: The Essence of Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Joe BaileyPresence: The Essence of Intimacy from "Slowing Down to the Speed of Life" Human beings are born with the ability to relate to one another and experience unconditional love, and most people would agree that loving and being loved is one of the most extraordinary of all human experiences. ...
Views: 3082 - 7 Great Tips for Improving Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Allura JoyFirst of all, the term “great sex” is totally subjective. What I considered great sex or a fantastic lover to me many years ago does not even come close in measuring up to subsequent sexual experiences. I didn’t know what I was missing as I had nothing better to compare it to at the time. ...
Views: 3073(1 vote) - 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) - "Is the Fear of Rejection Blocking Intimacy For You?" - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sandra DawsonThe biggest obstacle to intimacy is fear of rejection. If fear of rejection is blocking intimacy for you, then you may be feeling very lonely. I know you desire the deeply fulfilling experience of being close, but your fear of being rejected is too strong to allow you to open up and truly ...
Views: 3066(4 votes) - From Loneliness to Solitude - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Payam GhassemlouFrom Loneliness to Solitude By Payam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D. The experience of being by yourself can feel like either painful loneliness or nourishing meaningful solitude. In loneliness, you can feel alone, without a deep connection to God, who is a particular god of your understanding, the ...
Views: 3066 - Romance Advice: Love is a Decision - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Sarah Anand AnmaFalling in love is wonderful. Hormones, things in common, hours and hours of talking are often the beginning of something bigger. The problem is, that after we fall quickly and deeply, when the hormones go back into balance and the things in common are less precious, we have the reality that ...
Views: 3063 - Relationships: Why Can't Some People Maintain Eye Contact? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many things that one can do to make a positive impression and this is going to include the impression one makes when they meet someone for the first time and in their existing relationships. And as human beings are not perfect, it is only natural that they are going to do things ...
Views: 3060 - My Husband Shows No Affection: My Husband Is Not Affectionate Towards Me - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2017 from James UadialeMarriage is challenging enough as it is even in the best of circumstances. However, it's even more difficult when your husband shows no affection to you. We all need close physical contact and when your spouse isn't supplying it for you it can lead to all sorts of feelings of rejection and ...
Views: 3043 - Denial and Projection Harm Your Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Doron GilIf you find yourself in unsatisfying relationships over and over again, or without a partner, the reason might well be that you sabotage yourself without even knowing that you do. One way might be, to project onto your partner traits, emotions and behaviors you deny in yourself. When these are ...
Views: 3038 - Relationships: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Starting A New Relationship? - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that when one door closes, another door opens, and what this shows is that the end of one thing can be the beginning of another. However, in order for someone to walk through a new door, they will need to walk away from the old door. Yet, even though the old door has closed, ...
Views: 3026 - ***Passionate Sex: How To Overcome Boredom In The Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Richard NicastroQ: I love my husband, but somewhere along the line we've become more like friends than lovers. We had an amazing sex life early in our relationship but now we're lucky if we have sex once a month, and when we do it's pretty unremarkable. I really enjoy sex and I'd like to make it a regular part ...
Views: 3009 - Is It Safe to Use Flavoured Condoms? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeSome sexually transmitted infections can be passed on orally, so it’s a good idea to put on a condom for oral sex. Flavoured condoms would be the same strength as well as gone through the same rigorous testing as the normal condoms so you shouldn’t worry about it at all. There is a chance of the ...
Views: 3003 - 4 Secrets to Keeping the Flame Alive in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Anica OaksDating is fun, but settling down with someone you love? Well, there's just nothing better. Everyone encounters a twinge of fear when they contemplate spending the rest of their lives with the same person. What if one or both of you get bored? What if one of you change too much? Don't worry. ...
Views: 2996 - You Had Sex with Him on the First Date: I Slept With Him on the First Date Now What - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Banks RobertYou had sex with him on the first date. I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that you regret that decision. It likely wasn't even so much as a decision as a compulsion. He was attractive, you were feeling adventurous and things just happened. Now, looking back you wish you would have had ...
Views: 2996 - 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: 2986 - Suffocation or Existence - Surviving a Narcissistic Mother - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Shavasti .Suffocation or Existence When a child is asked to fulfil the needs of a parent, especially its mother, then it faces one of the biggest dilemmas that can continue well into adulthood and later years. If at a young age we exist to fulfil the needs of our mother then the main way in which ...
Views: 2980 - Sacred Union: Relationship as a Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Devaa Haley"When two souls have finally found each other, there is established between them a union which begins on earth and continues forever in heaven." -Victor Hugo Sacred Union represents the alchemy between the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine in human form. The symbolism of king and queen ...
Views: 2978(8 votes) - Some Principles of Keeping Love Alive… - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Adele TheronI am sometimes really frustrated that the education system today does not prepare us for what it TRULY takes to make a romantic relationship work in the long-term. I wish that I had known some of these principles before I got married. Unfortunately I had to make all the mistakes before I learnt ...
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