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- ***Is Advice About Marriage Fact Or Fiction? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As we prepared for the work of the day this morning it dawned on us while watching a television show – there is a lot of bad advice about marriage and relationships in the popular media today. We watched these so-called “experts” wax on about what ...
Views: 2563(39 votes) - Transforming Fear with Love - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Jaclyn Beckerman“Darkness is merely the absence of light, and fear is merely the absence of love. We can’t get rid of darkness by hitting it with a baseball hat, because there is nothing to hit. If we want to be rid of darkness, we must turn on a light. Similarly, if we want to be rid of fear, we cannot fight ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Do Match Love Horoscopes Work? Find Out How Horoscopes Can Bring You Love - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Mark TaylorHoroscopes are becoming more and more popular as everyone is trying to look into their future to see what it holds. Women particularly love them, especially when it comes to match love horoscopes. These let them know what signs are best for them and exactly what the relationship is going to be ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - *** Getting Love, Being Loving - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Margaret PaulTake a moment right now to think about your real intention when it comes to love: Is it most important to you to get someone to love you - to get love? Is it more important to you to be a loving person - to give love to yourself and others?At any moment, you have one of these two intentions, ...
Views: 3465(2 votes) - Get the Man of your Dreams with the 4 Bs: Beauty, Brains, Body, Balance! - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Brandi HamrickIf you are a single lady chances are you have envisioned your “dream guy.” He’s that perfect guy that’s handsome, smart, funny, and altogether well-rounded. Though they may be few and far between, dream guys do exist, you just have to know how to get them. You must ask yourself-what does your ...
Views: 5553 - *** Real Love: What is Real Love? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Margaret PaulMost people would love to have "real love," yet often they have no idea what real love is. Take a moment to think about how you would define real love. Defining love is like defining a particular color to a person who has never been able to see color - you have to feel it know what it is. ...
Views: 3433(2 votes) - Eye Body Language of Love: How To Express Your Love With Eye Body Language Signs - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Michael LeeDo you believe in love at first sight? Maybe you do. Maybe you don’t. But you have to believe in the eye body language of love. The eyes have the power to reveal almost anything. If you know how to read and use them correctly, you could apply this knowledge to your advantage and up your game a ...
Views: 9249(2 votes) - ***A Symphony Of Love And Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Tonight, we heard the sounds of love! Over the years we have seen love, felt love, heard about love, observed love, and been in love. But tonight, we heard the sounds of love! We heard love tonight through the magnificent sounds of the St. Louis ...
Views: 3449(32 votes) - 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: 1325(1 vote) - The Lie of Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Allan HardmanCould it be possible that we were lied to about love? I think so. I think we have been taught a big lie about Love. To understand the origin of the lie, we need to go back to a time, not too long ago, in a place, not so very far away. That is the time you were a small child. In that time not ...
Views: 1232 - Women Who Love Too Much - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Sophie RinaldiI am sure you have heard this title or formula either from the media, either from your girlfriends, complaining that they are the ones who sacrifice in a relationship. But is it truly possible to love too much? Firstly, we would have to agree on a definition of love so we can see who are the ...
Views: 14579(3 votes) - The Power of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Shelley Riutta“Of all the earthly music, that which reaches farthest into heaven is the beauty of a truly loving heart.” Henry Ward Beecher Cindy came into to see me because she was being so critical with her husband Bob, who she loved very much. She said: "Some of the things that he does just ...
Views: 1206 - Love Conquers All Things - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Michael SinkolongoSomeone told me that love conquers all. Yes, that is what she said. She said Love conquers all. However, she did give me an exception. She told me that the only thing that love cannot conquer is a toothache. Her assertion that the only thing more powerful than love is a toothache is worth ...
Views: 16181 - Open the Door to Let Love In - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Edie WeinsteinLast night those words echoed through my dream state and when I awoke this morning I was determined to remember them and put the message to use. As a divinely human being and humanly divine being, I take them to heart. In this moment, they are more than a spiritual directive. They are a gateway ...
Views: 1052 - Breaking the Cycle of Unfulfilling Relationships, an excerpt from How to Create a Magical Relationship, The Three Simple Ideas T - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIf you want to create a working, supportive relationship with another, it is imperative that you be willing to be complete in the relationship you have with your parents. The dictionary defines complete as "lacking no component part; full; whole; entire." But what does being incomplete with your ...
Views: 2574(7 votes) - Love, Loss, Trauma, and Community - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsOne characteristic of human societies is that people come together and seek closeness with others in the face of traumatic experiences. "Emotional attachment is probably the primary protection against feelings of helplessness and meaninglessness; it is essential for biological survival in ...
Views: 1696 - Relationships in a Mess: Is This the Secret? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Azriel WinnettI once heard a fascinating story in the name of a famous relationships counselor who talks on radio shows. It was claimed to be an authentic account of something that happened in real life, but even if it's apocryphal, I'm very much inclined to believe it could happen. A man decided to divorce ...
Views: 1609 - How To Have A Happy Childhood After All - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsOne of my favourite sayings is "It's never too late to have a happy childhood". This is particularly true for survivors of sexual abuse. When you are a survivor and you struggle to function in daily life, you missed out on the vital ingredients to a happy childhood: emotional support, care, ...
Views: 1669 - Is Your Love Like Guy Fawkes or Kent Fire? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsI often liken the exhilarating state of 'falling in love' to Guy Fawkes Night. It's a night with lots of excitement created by fire-works of such beauty that take your breath away and make your heart beat faster. The instant attraction to another person causes reason and rhyme to vanish whilst ...
Views: 1475 - The Structure of Love - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsWhen you ask the question "What is Love?" people will give you many different explanations. Indeed, love is many things for many people. I would like to present the concept of 'Consumate Love' following the 'Triangular Theory of Love' developed by Robert Sternberg. (Find out more about Sternberg ...
Views: 1837 - Staying in Love: 10 Steps to Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsFrom very early on in life, we seek someone we can attach to, who understands us, cares for us, loves us, and gives us a sense of safety and belonging. We look to attach to someone who will be there when times turn rough, and most importantly, who shares our dreams for a happy future, for a ...
Views: 2837 - The Ultimate Relationship Advisor - Your Psychic! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Alan BridgesAs I write this, I have just completed what has been nothing short of a marathon session of relationship readings, counselling and agony aunt advice. You would think that it was the fourteenth of February and not the end of April based on how many people want to know whether they should stay, go ...
Views: 1679 - *** Lock and Key Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Paul ChekOver the years, I’ve discovered a relatively simple metaphor for understanding relationships and maintaining healthy relations. The metaphor is the lock and key, and you can learn a great deal about your interactions with others and how to make those interactions with others better contribute to ...
Views: 3569(1 vote) - Giten on Love - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanAn excerpt from spiritual teacher and author Swami Dhyan Giten's book "The Silent Whisperings of the Heart" Love is not an exclusive relationship with another person; love is the quality that arises when we are in contact with our inner being, with our authentic self, with the meditative ...
Views: 1159 - A Woman’s Guide to Helping Their Shy Guy - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Nhys GloverWe women want to support the men we care about, whether they’re our sons, lovers, brothers or friends. Many of these men are shy with women. They find it hard to form romantic relationships with our gender, and we often don’t know why. After all, we can see what great guys they are! The ...
Views: 4538 - Uncovering the Glasses We Wear - Looking Within - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Geoffrey SchmidtWe often find ourselves in a relationship because we are attracted and like being around another person. It usually is a very organic and spontaneous energetic thrill, but more often than not, once the hormones and newness of the relationship have ended, we find ourselves struggling with our new ...
Views: 973 - Virtual Love At First Sight - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneIt was love at first sight. Joe Stravisky, a very tall (over 7 feet), regal and sexy man, was wearing "black, ornamented, dazzling boots" that caught Heart Wishbringer by surprise. This porcelain-skinned beauty with white hair or black hair depending on her mood, was thunderstruck and instantly ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - *** Love: Is This Romance or is This Friendship? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Margaret PaulJames, in his middle 30s, was ready to meet his life partner, get married and have children. After dating many women, he met Cindy. "She is really beautiful, although I'm not sure she's my type. But I think she is perfect for me. We have the same interests, the same values, we go to the ...
Views: 3358(2 votes) - Healing (from) the Heart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Margaret SelfLove is the strongest of emotions, the most powerful force we can experience. We have allknown or heard stories about people who were called back from death’s door with the loving words of someone dear to them, as well as stories of those who suffered such grief at the loss of their spouse that ...
Views: 1398 - The Seven Ways to Say I Love You - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Glenn SmithHave you said, “I love you” hundreds to thousands of times only to find it being less effective than your intention? If that is the case, you may not be surprised to know that there are many more ways to say I love you than verbally expressing it. In fact, there are seven ways to communicate ...
Views: 3463 - Love is our Natural State - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jim BrittWe all have moments when everything we do seems to work. It is during these times that great insights occur. We feel abundant, happy and trusting of life. We are refreshingly stilled inside, our usual nagging “chatter” is quiet, and our energy flow is profoundly open. In this state we are able ...
Views: 1593 - You Are Capable of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Tony GrantIt has been quite some time since my last posting and oh so much has occurred in my life that words find it hard to express. However, I have been seeing a lot of articles lately about unconditional love and how we, as adults, seem to lose that ability to see love for what it is rather than ...
Views: 1544 - ***Simple Things Matter in Marriage – Even in Venice! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Have you ever been to Venice, Italy? Wow, what a wonderfully romantic place! When you ride in a gondola together by Marco Polo’s house, stroll on St. Mark’s Square while holding hands, enjoy the grandeur of the Doges Palace, or share a bottle of ...
Views: 2630(26 votes) - An open book ... - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Michelle Roberton - JonesAnother decision made... a time of standing in that decision come what may ...& now completion. I looked at my life today as I was busy gardening & thought how lucky I am. Well how lucky "we" are as human beings supported by the Universe. Every choice I have made whether it be for my highest ...
Views: 1451 - Dating and Relationships: Art or Science? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sophie RinaldiDating. Beautiful, challenging and complicated game. You want to be on top of it, right? You want to ride the wave, finish up the first and take the prize - the best partner out there! You want to be a winner at the mating game and live the life of sweet promises that the whole world conspired ...
Views: 1065 - Keeping Love Fresh - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen a couple embarks on a journey called marriage, there’s always a promise of growing old together, of “till death do us part”. Everything seems dreamy and perfect, and it feels like love is all around. What could possibly go wrong? Not even time can take away that magical feeling of being in ...
Views: 671 - *** Cinderella Was Not Saved - She Was a Happy Person All Along! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Margaret PaulWould the prince have chosen Cinderella to marry if she was a miserable young woman? If her stepsisters were beautiful but miserable, would he have chosen either of them? Are you living under the delusion that when you meet your soul mate you will finally be happy - that your misery is because ...
Views: 18171(15 votes) - Body Language When Falling in Love: 3 Body Language Signs of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Michael LeeLove is in the air, so they say. And love is also in a person’s body language. You know… The way people act or the way their eyes seem to shine? The way something’s different about their smiles and the way their whole face brightens up? Believe it or not, people reveal it in their body language ...
Views: 9930(3 votes) - Six Steps to Dating Men Effectively in Today's World - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Julian JacksonSimilar to a job interview, a date should be used as a screening process to determine if both you and he have the same objective in mind and would be compatible. Implementing the following six steps will allow you to immediately weed out less suitable men and stay focused on attracting what you ...
Views: 842 - *** The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Margaret PaulSome say that the purpose of life is to seek happiness. Is happiness the purpose, or is happiness the result of another purpose? Is happiness the meaning of life, or is happiness the result of discovering what has heart and meaning for you? There is not one right answer to this question. The ...
Views: 5527(3 votes) - Manifest Your Soulmate with a Vision Map - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsAre you tired of online dating, bar hopping, blind dates from your well meaning friends and you now really want to take control of finding your soulmate. This doesn’t mean that your soulmate won’t show up in these same areas it just means that if they do show up this way, it will be on ...
Views: 2733 - Love is Our Natural State - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Jim BrittWe all have moments when everything we do seems to work. It is during these times that great insights occur. We feel abundant, happy and trusting of life. We are refreshingly stilled inside, our usual nagging “chatter” is quiet, and our energy flow is profoundly open. In this state we are able ...
Views: 3021 - Assumptions - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Michelle GottliebOne of the most common problems I have seen with the couples that I have worked with is their tendency to assume that they know what their partner is thinking and feeling, the assumption that they know their partner’s motivation. I have not worked with a couple yet who has struggled with this ...
Views: 1372 - ***Why Some Men Won't Propose and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhy Some Men Won’t Propose and What to Do about It Introduction Men’s Most Common “Reasons” for Not Marrying Understanding these Common “Reasons” Reasonable Reasons What’s a Girl to Do about It? Introduction The marriage age is going up. Both men and women are taking their time to ...
Views: 8066 - ***Having Children Is Not The Purpose of Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In the last several years a great deal has been reported about the purpose of marriage, lamenting the fact that Americans no longer consider children among the most important purposes of marriage. While most experts are concluding that this is a ...
Views: 3853(27 votes) - ***Tips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled with ...
Views: 10860 - ***Smart Cookie Tips: Don't Fall for Fake Romance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishSmart Cookie Tip: Don't Fall for Fake Romance Most of us want to feel romantic because we want to feel special and connected to someone. Our hormones such as oxytocin elevate when we feel close, safe, warm, loved and accepted by someone we like and respect. We begin to feel a rush, a high, a ...
Views: 962 - ***Smart Cookie Tips: Recover from Relationship Slip Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishHow to Recover from Relationship Missteps and Slip Ups The restaurant was one of the best in town, the food terrific and the corner table that James requested was private and charming. A perfect evening until Alysha caught James eyeing a few attractive women as they ...
Views: 1141 - ***Smart Cookie Tips: Don't Take a Big Break from Love - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDon't Let Your Love Life Flat-line If you have let your love life flat-line, then you are at risk for increasing your unhappiness. Flat-line to Fireworks begins with you feeling so hurt that you take an emotional time-out by promising yourself no more men. Like Sleeping Beauty, you close ...
Views: 891 - 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 ...
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