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Dr. Romance has had many clients who are grieving, and wrote this to help.
None of us wants to think about it, but the standard definition of a totally successful relationship is the old, traditional "til death do us part." Any time we love, whether it’s a life partner, a dear ... Views: 1477
Ever had an opinion about something, or someone, and you felt it in your entire body that your opinion was based on solid facts and therefore the only right opinion? (Read: believe system) Every vessel in your body is telling you that you are so right about this!
The only resolution at that ... Views: 1429
This series is to reminisce about times gone by as well as future events for you to ponder. Life is so amazing! We learn and grow from each new experience.
When you look at life it is more than going from point A to point B, it is about the journey in between; the ups and downs and the people ... Views: 1233
I woke up quite early this morning. Strictly speaking I do not know whether I woke up or whether I was really woken up by a dream. It was one of those very real dreams, the one you want to go back to and complete it. In it I was with my best male friend, whom I really was in love with. I was ... Views: 1117
You've been dealing with so many things since the break up, haven't you? You have to juggle the sadness, with the loneliness with the apprehension that comes with not knowing what your future holds. You miss your ex and you feel compelled at times to tell him as much, don't you? Maybe it's in ... Views: 2361
If you still love your ex you probably feel as though you're suffering through emotional torture each and every day. Loving someone you are no longer with brings with it a whole set of unique challenges. It's certainly not easy trying to figure out what went wrong while at the same time ... Views: 1407
It's hard to let go of a relationship when you're still in love with your ex. It's common to be constantly thinking of your ex during these times but how can you make your ex miss you and more important, how can you make your ex want you back? Even if your ex is not talking to you or perhaps ... Views: 2285
Are There Still Differences Between Male and Female Psyches?
By
Bill Cottringer
After John Gray’s Book “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus” came out decades ago, significant mental and emotional differences between the sexes explained many of the difficulties that caused ... Views: 1948
When some people think about what it is like to be in a relationship, they might get a sense of being around someone who is truly there for them. This means that the other person is not only physically available, they are also emotionally available.
Now, this could be because they are ... Views: 1578
We, all without exceptions, spend most of our lives chasing after an intangible or an abstract idea called Happiness. However, is it a tangible feeling or an elusive concept?
The fundamental question should focus on the meaning of happiness and the means to experience it.
Some people may ... Views: 1670
1. Security
Show your woman that she is safe with you.
Show her that she can share her inner self with you and
you have the strength to hold her up.
2. Open Book
Share things with her about your daily routine not because she may be insecure and not trust you.
This act creates ... Views: 4004
I was recently in a New York City café, sipping a cappuccino and observing couples at different stages in their relationships. The age-old story: two people meet… and the ritual of courtship ensues. They’re looking for love. Some couples will find “love” for a day. Other couples will create a ... Views: 813
So you have already proposed and she said yes, the next thing is letting your friends and relatives know the big news. There are so many ways to get the news out but be sure to make a lasting impression. Customized cards are the best ways to get the news out. You can get the cards personalized ... Views: 905
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Love in a Cup - by Gordana Stankovic - Humanistic Counsellor and Lif-Coach
Lessons in love are hiding in almost every moment and situation of our life. The question is whether we are ready to take an opportunity to live that moment fully and whether we are going to stay open to receiving a lesson in love that this moment and situation have the potential to teach ... Views: 1187
Would you like to make a lasting impression on that date/birthday/Christmas or any other special event? Well greeting cards are the solution. However the common greeting cards are just so boring, ecards are more likely to leave a longer impression compared to normal greeting cards. You can ... Views: 709
Dear Dr. Romance:
Q: My father died 1 1/2 years ago.My mom always snaps at me and my older brother and I think she has a serious problem. I personally think it's a power struggle because she fells like she is loosing control over my brother and I. But, what she ... Views: 1377
Q & A with a Dr. Romance reader:
Q: I would like your advice and input. I have been working in business for 12 years as a CPA and have recently been quite frustrated with it. Recently I did some career/interests/aptitude testing and found that the work I do now is pretty much what I ... Views: 1245
Dear Dr. Romance:
I work at an Indian health clinic in northern California. I am a substance abuse counselor, or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor . After scanning a book I found on a colleague's bookshelf called The Real Thirteenth Step I felt compelled to seek it out, and I ... Views: 1265
Women Embrace Your Truths
1. Never Give Up on Your Dreams
It is okay to help your man achieve his dreams but never ever give up on your own.
Your dreams are just as important as his dreams.
It is okay to encourage him to achieve his ultimate goals but do not lose sight of your own ... Views: 1424
Dear Dr. Romance:
I have a problem. My mother has introduced me to a male co-worker at her work. We have been friends for a month. My problem is that I am afraid that this relationship may become serious. The gentleman that she introduced me to is real nice, but my stepfather was the same way ... Views: 1319
One of the most powerful ways I found to stop being a doormat in relationships was to learn emotional self-control. When you’re too reactive to your partner, he or she can easily draw you into a fight that stops you both from focusing on fixing the problem.
Self-control is not easy. In ... Views: 1620
Sending online greeting cards has become a popular trend in the recent years. With the help of advanced technology, you can reach out to your dear ones with your warmest wishes whenever you want.
If you think that you will miss the opportunity to hold that paper greeting card and give it to ... Views: 817
If anyone googles "Stephanie Adams" they will find that I am the first Playboy Centerfold to come "out" as a lesbian...who eventually married a man and started a family. Is sexuality "fluid", something that is forever changing, never the same? I will elaborate more on that topic...Sexuality is ... Views: 1952
For over two decades Coach Hu Dalconzo, along with his staff of HuMethod™ Spiritual Life Coaches have demonstrated time and again that their well field-tested coaching exercises will create Permanent Behavioral Change for anyone who is willing to internalize and emotionalize them as ... Views: 1892
How it feels when you receive a warm message from your friend, brother, sister or mother? certainly, you feel very happy, loved and remembered. Your message for your loved ones conveys your emotions and feelings towards them. A value of beautiful message that conveys love and care cannot be ... Views: 1039
Dear Dr. Romance :
I'm a 5'4" 34yr old male. I've searched online dating sites for a few years now and read thousands of women's profiles. In doing so, I recognized a peculiar trend in women's descriptions of their ideal mate. It's exhilarating to read ... Views: 1379
Greetings are vital to make that first good impression, establish good relationships with your loved ones and set a positive tone for any conversation whether it is with your friend, boss or client. If you want to be an effective personality, you should not ignore the importance of greetings. ... Views: 17635
"The magic moment is the moment when a 'YES' or a 'NO' can change our whole existence." Paul Coelho
Dear Friend,
Happy Summer! Over the next few months, we’ll have a golden opportunity for some potentially life-changing healing and growth as Love Planet Venus retrogrades over ... Views: 1910
When someone spends their time around people who have an open-heart, they are likely to appreciate being around them. Whereas, if they were to spend their time around people who were the complete opposite; there is the chance that they will feel uncomfortable.
This is because when people ... Views: 1524
Dr. Romance writes: I was speaking with a client today about his burn-out in his career. This is a man who’s been very successful, earned a lot of money, and worked hard for a big, national corporation. I told him he was burned-out, and on strike, because he had put himself in a ... Views: 1439
In 1998, Richard and I had a marvelous opportunity to sail around the world as the ballroom dance teachers on a cruise ship. Many of the places we saw then, such as Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, Indonesia and Israel are in turmoil now, and not as safe for tourists. Last year, when ... Views: 1422
After speaking to a few ladies, here's what they have to say....
Fellas within the first 2 months of dating…..
1. Please end all of the drama with your baby mommas, ex-wives, stalkers or potential girlfriends before pursuing a friendship with me.
2. Discussing ... Views: 1645
While there are some people who are able to receive, there are others who are unable to do so. What this means is that although someone needs something, it is not possible for them to have it.
There are then going to be others who experience life differently, and it will be possible for them ... Views: 2598
In my counseling office, I frequently deal with people who’ve heard the dread phrase, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.” How can it happen that a couple who were once thrilled with each other can fall out of love? It seems like a mystery, but it’s not. And, ... Views: 1345
Every woman or man wants a pair of good shoes. No one would buy smaller-sized shoes or an uncomfortable pair to start with. We all like to mix and match while ensuring that we stand out at any event we attend.
Just like shoes, no one wants to be with the wrong partner. Here are three reasons ... Views: 3001
Relationship Justice
When two people enter into a relationship, it’s my belief they enter with intentions to freely share love, resources and energy with their mate. This mutual exchange of love, resources and energy cultivates fertile ground for the best friendships and love relationships ... Views: 1110
Dear Dr. Romance:
THANK YOU so much for this dating tip! My girlfriend sent me your article "You Be The Judge" yesterday. I needed this. I dated this African guy for 4 months, 3 weeks in which we were actually together, and I was always upset and let-downed. Always, his way, his ... Views: 1671
There’s nothing worse than escalation. Escalation occurs when partners respond back and forth negatively to each other, continually upping the ante while the conversation gets more and more volatile. Even just a minor negative comment can increase the level of arousal and soon a small ... Views: 1171
It was 1 o’clock in the night in the winters of Delhi. Winters in Delhi particularly get harsh with temperature falling below 5 degree. After a long walk round the park, boy and girl- who were supposedly couple- took the seat in a white bench beside the street lamp.
“I have to tell you ... Views: 754
In early March of 2011, I was sitting in my car in the parking lot of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Half Moon Bay, California, where I was scheduled to speak later that morning. Although it was a pretty big event, I wasn't feeling all that nervous about it-I had other things on my mind. I called one ... Views: 2316
Dr. Romance writes:
There’s a pervasive myth in our society that there is a right and a wrong way to love. However, there’s not much clarity about what the right might be. We all have difficulty with relationships and difficulty with love. Therefore, we’re liable to draw the uncomfortable ... Views: 1316
Dear Dr. Romance:
I am considering being a licensed psychotherapist. What was your education track if I may ask?
Dear Reader:
Of course you may ask. I was licensed in 1978, so things were quite different then. I took an independent study curriculum at Lindenwood Colleges, and I used ... Views: 1526
If someone was to spend their time around people who have just experienced a breakup, they are unlikely to have the same experience with each person. They could find that although one person is in a bad way, another could come across though they haven’t been affected.
And they could also ... Views: 1422
Alas, the recent break-up of a nine year relationship was painful enough. But when my ex-partner’s daughter indefinitely suspended (if not permanently ended) weekly 3-5 minute Skypeing and my periodic visiting with her 3 ½ year old daughter (i.e., my ex’s grandchild), because the mother felt ... Views: 1650
Alas, the recent break-up of a nine year relationship was painful enough. But when my ex-partner’s daughter indefinitely suspended (if not permanently ended) weekly 3-5 minute Skypeing and my periodic visiting with her 3 ½ year old daughter (i.e., my ex’s grandchild), because the mother felt ... Views: 1
Alas, the recent break-up of a nine year relationship was painful enough. But when my ex-partner’s daughter indefinitely suspended (if not permanently ended) weekly 3-5 minute Skypeing and my periodic visiting with her 3 ½ year old daughter (i.e., my ex’s grandchild), because the mother felt ... Views: 1603
Are you searching for a soul mate or unconditional love? Your quest can set you on an impossible journey to find an ideal partner. The problem is often twofold: No human being, nor any relationship can ever achieve perfection, and often unconditional and conditional love are ... Views: 1763
Dear Dr. Romance:My situation is different that some. See I have only been in 2 relationships, but they were really long term. My first I was 16 till I was 21. Second from 22 till 26 years old. Both of those relationships were an on off kind of relationship. So inbetween the ons and off, ... Views: 1277
We all have insecurities of some sort but when it takes a toll on our relationships, it becomes burdensome.
You may have finally met the man of your dreams but it seems you cannot put your fingers on.
It turns out he is always defensive or sensitive and has answers or excuses for everything ... Views: 4276
Whether you have been married for only a brief period of time, many years, or even decades, you want your marriage to be the best that it can be! You may have encountered some serious difficulties in your marriage, or you may simply wish to improve what is already a good relationship. The good ... Views: 1109