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- Three Ways of Increasing Your Communication for Greater Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Your Relationship. - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jim BowenAren’t sexual intimacy problems everywhere? People who have come in for emotional intimacy issues can be communicating clearly to their partner: “Get lost!” “It’s all YOUR fault!” It’s so very normal to get caught up in these communication pitfalls. It’s a negative loop of hope, desire, ...
Views: 2469(2 votes) - Wanting vs. Having: Disabling Hypnotic Language - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jack EliasWanting vs. Having -- I hear it from almost every client, but hearing it from all these people at once somehow made it a fresh new phenomenon. This is one way I like to look at the problem: 1) Our subconscious mind is always listening, especially to what we say to ourselves over and over. ...
Views: 2426(2 votes) - Why are Partners Unfaithful - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Marty TashmanWhy are Partners Unfaithful Over the years I have been asked “Why did he/she do it” below are reasons that partners make the choice to go outside the marriage. This is a list of 13 of the most common reasons that people go outside of the marriage for an affair is not a justification, it is ...
Views: 1630(2 votes) - Women Get Better With Age – and So Does the Sex! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Allura JoyJust like fine wine, women get better with age – and so does the sex. During our younger years, social time is spent either in excessive party-mode or completely focused on academic and personal development. Curiosity about sex is generally fulfilled by amateur experimentation, books, films, ...
Views: 5258(4 votes) - *** Relationships: Do Humans Mate for Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseEveryone is looking for “the one” who will be a partner for life. Some even feel that they are looking for a lost soul counterpart, their other half somewhere here on the earth like a needle in a haystack. Many believe that human beings are meant to mate for life. However, I am not so sure about ...
Views: 4157(5 votes) - 3 Easy Tips To a Better Sex Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .The sex usually starts off great. It’s fresh, it’s exciting and you worship your partner. Why then does this excitement fade away? Why does the sex and the relationship fade out over time? Well, there are many reasons but keeping your sex life healthy is all about self growth. As a guy, the ...
Views: 1390(5 votes) - Ancient Sex vs. Modern Day Sex - Has Anything Changed? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinI learned about the destruction of Pompeii back in Grade 10 in 1954 when I was translating the ancient Latin text by the writer, Pliny, about the eruption of the volcanic mountain, Vesuvius, and the subsequent burial of the town. The devastation unleashed was the equivalent of a nuclear ...
Views: 5096(5 votes) - Common Problems with Online Dating - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Terri SmithFinding that special someone is something that most people dream about. Unfortunately doing that is not as easy as it sounds. Everyone has advice for you as to how you should go about finding that potential soul mate. However, no method is fool proof. In fact, due to dating desperation many ...
Views: 13025(5 votes) - Don't Sleep through your Sex Life - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerHave you ever found yourself in a sexual lull? Maybe you're in one right now. During my oh-so-many single years, I used to call my gaps in dating and intimacy "being on hiatus." And the hiatuses were often pretty long. (Sorry…TMI?) The truth is that extended periods of celibacy are somewhat ...
Views: 2174(5 votes) - Marriage Advice: Want to build a stronger marriage? Watch your mouth! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Richard NicastroHere is my marriage advice to all couples: If you want to strengthen your marriage or relationship: Watch your mouth! Marriage help: It's all about the words we choose There's an old Bee Gees song that says, "It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away." When you ...
Views: 1259(5 votes) - 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) - *** Are You Running from Intimacy? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Richard NicastroIntimacy is the hallmark of a healthy marriage or relationship. But there may be powerful, unconscious forces at work that prevent you from developing a deep and meaningful connection with your partner. Many couples seek out marriage help, relationship advice and/or couples counseling because of ...
Views: 1443(3 votes) - ***The Innocence of Sex - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Carla TaraI am writing this article with the intention of helping the reader understand one of the least talked about subjects: The Innocence of Sex. I was changing the diapers of my son and enjoying the process of connecting with him with affection and care. I had already finished cleaning him when my ...
Views: 7339(9 votes) - 5 reasons marriages end in divorce - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Richard NicastroQ: "I'm getting married in a month and want to know why so many marriages end in divorce. What should I look out for? How can I prevent divorce?" ~Sandra, Houston TX A: Understanding why a marriage or relationship might fail can alert couples to their own unique relationship ...
Views: 2028(3 votes) - Emotional Arguments and Explosions - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Donald WallachI’ve been working with a lot of couples over the years. One of the most common concerns they bring up are arguments that get too aggressive. Spouses end up getting emotionally hurt, upset and angry. While conflicts are a given in relationships, you can dramatically improve how you argue and ...
Views: 1760(3 votes) - How To Get Your Partner To Open Up - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Laurel FaySometimes it seems as if communicating effectively with one’s partner is an impossible task – overshadowed only by their ability (or lack thereof) to communicate with us. What gets in the way? Why is it so hard to talk to the one you love and be really, deeply understood? That’s what we all ...
Views: 1305(3 votes) - Relationship Advice For A Long And Lasting Bond - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn a relationship there are always a lot of ways to make it a long lasting one. But how come many people can't attain a long lasting bond? There are broken marriages, broken relationships with the opposite sex and broken friendships. Broken things are just around us. We can see it ...
Views: 1034(3 votes) - Spice Up Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWhat you create in your home you create in your life. You can begin to take control of your life’s outcome by taking control of your environment. Since you end up spending over half of your life in bed, it should come as no surprise how important this room is to your life’s happiness and the ...
Views: 1550(3 votes) - The truth about marriage advice and why you should be skeptical - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Richard NicastroAny couples counselor will tell you that not all marriages or relationships are salvageable—despite my best efforts (and my pro-marriage and pro-commitment attitudes), some of the couples I've counseled will still make the painful decision to end their marriage or relationship. A sad fact is ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - Three Reasons to Send Your Love a Sweet Text Message - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Ron VannHow to show your boyfriend that you care about him? How to make your girlfriend feel loved? Try sending your loved one a short love message or love poem telling him or her ‘I love you’. It’s personal and immediate, whether via SMS or via more recent messaging services like Whatsapp. There are at ...
Views: 2105(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) - Community and spiritual evolution - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Jonathan EvattSince childhood I have had the memory (or "a vision of the future", if that's easier to understand) of people living in relatively small intentional communities. I say small relative to the large cities which have become increasingly the normal way of life in the past few hundred years. We might ...
Views: 1403(4 votes) - I Just Got Dumped - Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from John MooreIn this article, John D. Moore from http://www.mychicagotherapist.com write about getting dumped in a relationship. In this article: • Explore getting dumped • Assess the normal feelings associated with a breakup • Review five survival tips for the “Big D”. Here are four words that ...
Views: 4656(4 votes) - 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) - Three Ways to Bring Playfulness (Back) Into Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Shela DeanRemember when you and your sweetheart first met? You counted the minutes until you saw him again. You called just to hear her sweet voice. The air was alive with the snap, crackle & pop of sexual energy. You couldn't get enough of each other and you were always on your best behavior. It was easy ...
Views: 1509(4 votes) - Treat Problem, Not Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Treat Problem, Not Symptoms Q: I am in desperate need of some advice. I feel that my marriage is going downhill fast and I want to save it. Let me tell you the story. A couple of years ago, I accidentally found ...
Views: 1445(4 votes) - Using Tantra to Increase Energy and Joy in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Carla TaraTantra wants you to have pleasure and guides you to have the Divine pleasure of merging the male and female energies into One. It uses this pleasure to bring more joy and light into your life. If you are living a disconnected life, you will experience the opposite – being separated from ...
Views: 3871(4 votes) - Words for Lovers: Erotic Appreciation - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bonnie GabrielWith Thanksgiving drawing near, I believe this would be an ideal time to discuss the role of gratitude, validation and appreciation in the art of lovemaking. Of course, when we feel validated and appreciated in any aspect of our lives it deepens our sense that we truly matter in this crazy ...
Views: 5564(4 votes) - What To Do If Your Man Rarely Initiates Sex: Make Yourself An Irresistible Sex Goddess He Worships - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangI want to address an important issue from my reader, about guys who lose their sexual mojo when they're settled with you (something that isn't very uncommon -surprise, surprise- which is the main reason why my marriage fell apart). So here it goes: I have been with the same man for almost 3 ...
Views: 24689(5 votes) - Are You Being Emotionally Abandoned? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Darlene LancerMany people don’t realize that they’re feeling emotionally abandoned or that they did as a child. They may be unhappy, but can’t put their finger on what it is. People tend to think of abandonment as something physical, like neglect. They also may not realize that loss of physical closeness due ...
Views: 7470(6 votes) - Checklist of 15 Questions to Answer YES to for a Healthy and Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Donna ThomasYou may have read books like the "The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra, or "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey, or "The 10 Keys to Personal Power" by Brian Tracy. Included here is The Checklist of 15 Questions To Answer YES to for Cultivating a Healthy ...
Views: 1180(6 votes) - ***"Why Loving Yourself Will Increase Your Ability to Be Intimate" - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Sandra DawsonWhen you truly love yourself, you easily meet all of your needs. You take care of your physical needs. You take care of your safety and security needs. You take care of your belonging and acceptance needs. You take care of your self-esteem needs, and you take care of all of your needs to ...
Views: 2675(1 vote) - 10 Tips for A Passionate Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Kristen BakerThere he is, that guy you had been admiring for some time now. Will he ever notice you? You have to let him know you are there. If not you tell his pal that you would like to meet him for a drink. The butterflies are flying around in your belly, you turn your head for a moment and turn back ...
Views: 4301(2 votes) - 3 Surefire Ways to Keep a Guy Satisfied in Bed - Have Better Sex - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonHello Ladies, Some of you believe to have figured men out, while others are clueless when it comes to understanding men. Even though most men are different, they have similarities at the same time. Every good woman should know how to satisfy and keep her man happy in bed. Believe it or not: ...
Views: 4659(1 vote) - 3 Things to Avoid If You Want to Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDo you feel as if your marriage is falling apart? Where are the days loving looks, tender caresses, intimate conversations and happy moments you guys used to share together? It's not loss, it's just buried beneath all the accumulated stress brought on by day to day life. When stress gets in the ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - 3 Things to Never Say To A Man Unless You Want To Be Alone - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Uadiale AmberThere are three things that women commonly say to men -- especially during conflict -- that cut a man to the core. Saying these things can literally trigger a man to shut down emotionally, and to withdraw from you. Here they are: 1) Anything that implies an inability to provide for his ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - 4 Real Life Ways to Make a Guy Fall in Love With You - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, let's get real here for a second. You've probably read dozens of magazine articles on making a guy fall in love with you and let's face it - most of them are complete nonsense. They are missing the essence of what makes men go nuts, like, for real and only touch the whole topic on the ...
Views: 14438(1 vote) - 5 Things You Should Do to Drive Your Boyfriend Mad in Bed - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, you can find a bunch of tips out there on the internet on pleasing your boyfriend and being a better girlfriend for him, but most of the advice out there is missing the essence. You have to focus on pushing the right buttons in your boyfriends mind so that he'll literally go mad of ...
Views: 21849(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Make a Guy Really Want You Like Never Before - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonDo you want to learn how get a guy literally addicted to you? No problem. You can do it, all you need is the right information. I've been with more women than I can remember, and I'm not telling you this to brag. I don't care if you believe me or not, I just want to help you become more ...
Views: 15837(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Make Sex More Interesting for Your Husband - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonMarriage can get boring. And when it's boring - it's usually because of bad sex. Your husband's maybe just not that into you any more. Or he is - you just don't know which switch to turn on in him. Spice it up a bit, your sex life could be far more interesting. Here's 5 real life ways to make ...
Views: 13817(1 vote) - 6 Things NOT To Say On A First Date - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Terri SmithIt seems that when people talk about first dates, they have so many "helpful tips" on how to behave that once you are actually on the date, you can hardly remember what to do. If you're anything like me, you want to be able to relax and be yourself instead of trying to keep a mental checklist of ...
Views: 2727(2 votes) - 7 Tips on How to Satisfy Him in Bed Better Than Any Other Woman - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, if you are serious about satisfying him better than ever before - listen up. Men aren't as complicated as they may seem at first. If you want to conquer him and make him go insane over you, you have to give him the best sex humanly possible. You have to give him more pleasure in bed than ...
Views: 37319(1 vote) - A Healthy Attitude Towards Sex - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from S RileyHaving a healthy attitude towards lovemaking makes all the difference to the experience. You can be in exactly the same lovemaking position as someone else but ultimately it’s the mind that creates the experience. If the mind is saying: ‘I wish this would finish’, you may have some sort of ...
Views: 5500(1 vote) - 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) - Abstinence: The Best Way to Prevent an Unexpected Pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lilly GordonEvery year in Canada, people face the consequences of sexual activities. Having sex or making love can be a rewarding, wonderful experience. But too often, teens or women that aren’t ready for a family have this experience and then have to face an unplanned pregnancy or an STI. In this country, ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - ACRONYMS for all HEAL & GROW Articles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna Torbicopgs. = http://www.acoarecovery.com – Then click on SITE MAP ACoAs = adult-children of alcoholics & other abusers A = Abandonment (A) = Adult As = Actions A/A = Abuse & Abandonment AC = Adapted Child AEC = Adult Ego State B = ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Alternative Ways To Treat Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Paul RodgersSexual problems are fairly common in men and in most cases these can be easily treated. In simple terms, sexual problems in men refer to any problem that prevents a man or the couple from enjoying satisfying sexual activity. More men have been seeking help and returning to normal sexual activity ...
Views: 2566(1 vote) - Aphrodisiacs: For A More Satisfying Sex Life - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSex is essential to a marriage or any other romantic relationship. Without it, no matter how much you love each other, you will feel there’s something missing. Sex is an expression of your love and it releases tension and makes you feel good afterwards. But no matter how much you love to have ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - 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) - Are You Avoiding Confrontation? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerI think there’s a trend … a trend toward avoiding confrontation. All the time. At all costs. No matter what’s at stake. And it’s starting to concern me! It’s not that confrontation is a good thing – too much of it, and life gets very tense. But it’s important that, when the situation ...
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