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- Infidelity - 4 Steps To Affair Proof Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Nicola BeerWhen it comes to infidelity and after the affair recovery in couple therapy, here are the top 3 common questions I often get asked: Is it possible to avoid affairs and affair-proof your marriage? Are there ways to ruin my cheating husband's / wife's affair and show them what they have with ...
Views: 1225 - 7 Steps to Keep Your Hobbies and Marriage Intact - Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Nicola BeerIan and Kim were a couple who came for marriage counseling, as they were constantly fighting over Kim's love of fashion and the financial cost of her shopping sprees, her husband Ian couldn't keep up with it and thought that there were far more important things to be spending money on. Kim felt ...
Views: 1809 - Couple Therapy - 5 Secrets to Protecting Yourself From Your Spouses Negativity - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Nicola Beer"Nicola, my husband is chronically complaining and forever in a bad mood. He manages to find something wrong with everything and is constantly feeling hard done by and down. I don’t know how to help him or live with him at times! I don’t want him to ruin the holidays for me and the children ...
Views: 1314 - All Marriages Are Made In Heaven - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraIt is said that marriages are made in heaven. But a lot of apprehensions take over one's mind before finalizing upon a suitable match for oneself for marriage. One could be doubtful about compatibility, and may wonder if his interests, inclinations or preferences are in sync with those of his ...
Views: 1401 - Powerful Ways to Help Adult Family Members and Friends Develop Their Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHelping your family members and friends develop self-confidence is based on the concept of human dignity. It begins with the foundation of respect. How you greet others, how you look at them, what you say to them, and how you listen to them all communicate whether you respect the other person. ...
Views: 7851 - Keeping it Real - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Daydree HornerYou're ready to get married and you think you've found your match. There’s great chemistry, you're best buddies, and things seem to be going well. So let’s do this… right?! Marriage here we come! Just make sure you’re keeping it real… Have you asked the important questions? As a love ...
Views: 1075 - 4 Common Mistakes in Choosing Wedding Photographers in North London - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Ron SpencerThe wedding day is one of the most significant milestones in your life. This is one of those days that you want to remember for your entire life. The wedding photographs thus become the ultimate thing that is of supreme significance on your big day because it is only through the clicks that you ...
Views: 1935 - 8 Touching Ways to Deepen Your Bonds with Your New Spouse - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Anica OaksFor many couples, getting married is the happy conclusion of a long-lasting relationship. However, getting married doesn't mean that you'll never need to put in any serious effort to keep your relationship blossoming. Going on dates, taking vacations and giving each other gifts can help you ...
Views: 2705 - Counseling Couples With Codependency - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Randi FredricksSometimes codependents have associations with partners that are not addicts or alcoholics. Just how can this happen? Generally, the codependent is maturing in your house with some type of disorder or addiction. They develop and meet somebody that's not really a medication addict or alcoholic and ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Marriage Counseling Couples and Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2016 from Randi FredricksYou'll find four stages that couples in couples therapy impacted by alcoholism undergo consuming, transition, early recovery and ongoing recovery. The stages originate from the responsibilities of vary from happens together with the size of abstinence. Reaching the transition stage involves ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Juicy Relationship For Couples: Rules For Creating And Keeping It - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownI could write on and on about what you can do, should do, must do, and could do. We have all been frustrated with and in our relationships especially regarding a juicy relationship for couples. I had one of my students write me an entire letter the other day on all the ways she hated everything ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I am not sure if I am considered his "girlfriend." - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I like your article "Stupid Cupid" and find that all your down-to-earth questions should be applicable in a daily life of a relationship. I will forward it to my friends. I'm writing you about a guy that I met at my dance class. I ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - Guarantee Your Marriage? Here's How! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Marcia Naomi BergerWhether you've already married or might want to be, why not learn an easy way to keep your relationship happy and lifelong? Regardless of life's ups and downs, if you've chosen your partner well, you can continue to enjoy romance, romance, intimacy, and teamwork. You'll deal with issues ...
Views: 1417 - The Flip Side of Love - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Pam FullertonLast week I was hurt because of something my husband said to me. I was hurt, but at the same time, he felt frustrated and misunderstood. The evening ended abruptly. For me, it had been a lovely day spent with a good friend. That evening, I sat outside with my husband sharing the goodness that ...
Views: 858 - What do we Mean by Honesty in Relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Pam FullertonWhen it comes to romantic relationships, what is the most important thing you look for in a person? Although many will have a different answer, the one thing that tops the list for most people (or at least makes their top 3!) is honesty. I agree, honesty is very important. It’s one of the most ...
Views: 885 - Dear Dr. Romance: I lost everything - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I read your article about "Age Differences in Dating" and thought you might be interested in a case history. I was married to a younger man for twenty years.He was 21 and I was 40 when we met.I had been in a very unhappy marriage for twenty years and had three ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - How to Find Hope in the Challenge of Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Pam FullertonI recently read an article in The New York Times by philosopher Alain de Botton that ignited my thoughts on marriage. Among many things, de Botton expresses in the article a belief that “Choosing whom to commit ourselves to is merely a case of identifying which particular variety of suffering we ...
Views: 771 - Tips For a healthy Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Frans BouckenoogheA strong, healthy relationship can improve your overall life, including your mind, your connections with others, and your health. In fact, treat a relationship as an investment in that the more you put in, the more you get back. You can have a healthy relationship with anyone in your life, ...
Views: 1028 - Best And Worst Anniversary Gifts Ideas For Boyfriend - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Jerome JulianIf the time has come to celebrate the special day the two of you came together as a couple, you would be definitely looking for what you can get as an Anniversary gift for boyfriend. No matter what duration of anniversary you are celebrating, there will already be pressure coming up as the day ...
Views: 635 - Guide To Choosing The Best Anniversary Gift For Boyfriend - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Jerome JulianWomen would often claim that buying gifts for men are more challenging than buying gifts for women. But no matter how hard the task is, when it comes to a special occasion like a birthday or time to celebrate a special milestone in your relationship, you would want to be able to find the perfect ...
Views: 475 - HOW TO FIND AND MARRY A GIRL AFTER YOUR OWN HEART - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Charles BenIf you are not one of those young guys into the dating game only for the sexual pleasures but among those who are after lasting relationship that could lead to marriage, you would want a partner who would want the same. You would need a girl after your own heart in the way you are after ...
Views: 613 - HOW TO DEAL WITH INFIDELITY IN YOUR MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Charles BenInfidelity is of a standout amongst the most traumatic of all backgrounds. What constitutes a demonstration of infidelity is needy upon the selectiveness desires inside the matrimonial jurisdiction. The most widely recognized cautioning is the point at which an accomplice lets you know something ...
Views: 705 - How do I make my husband love me again? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2016 from Ashis KumarLove yourself. Enough said. Ok, so maybe you’ll need a little more advice, but in everything I share here, remember to love yourself. Those 2 little words is what everything else hinges upon. When you know you are totally lovable and desirable, he’ll know it too. So, what do you love about ...
Views: 893 - Has Technology Hijacked Your Quality of Life? Eight steps to getting free. - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomUnless you’ve been living in a cave since the mid-90’s, it’s probably not news to you that the domination of electronic technology in our lives is growing to a level that not only threatens to do great harm to our overall quality of life, but there is overwhelming evidence that significant ...
Views: 1083 - 5 Ways A Good Marriage Can Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzFinding the right lifelong partner can be one of the smartest moves a man or a woman can make. After a lengthy review of the current research, as well as the findings from our own 34 years of research on marriage, here are the five top ways a good marriage can enhance your life: 1. You can ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - THIS HIDDEN SECRET WILL TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWith the exception of impersonators, most people believe that they only have one voice. That voice is used to express one's feelings and needs. It can be vocalized either loudly or softly; it's tone can change from one of sarcasm to that of compassion; one's voice can be used to express ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - What Are The Most Affordable 1st Anniversary Gifts For Men To Give Your Husband? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Jerome JulianBudget Friendly Ways To Celebrate It is important to note that there is no correct or wrong way to celebrate an anniversary as a couple. It is an event which is unique to only the two of you and therefore there is no set standard approach you need to follow. Some couples choose to exchange ...
Views: 557 - Traditional And Modern Themes For Selecting 1st Anniversary Gifts For Men - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Jerome JulianA first anniversary is a memorable occasion in any couples life together. As every day is important to a couple who has just embarked on a new journey together, the day of their anniversary gives them a great opportunity to reflect on the wonderful times that have been spent together. It also is ...
Views: 508 - "I Wish He Was Taller" - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Sheryl PaulI could have titled this post with any of the phrases I hear every day from my clients and course members: "I wish she was thinner." "I wish he was more successful." "I wish she had better skin." "I wish he was more assertive." "I wish she had a different voice." But this is the ...
Views: 1047 - The Best Therapy Is a Great Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomCHARLIE: At its best, psychotherapy creates a warm and understanding relationship through which we face ourselves and our feelings honestly in a way that allows us to heal from past wounds and accept ourselves as we are. It is the therapist’s very being, rather than her philosophy or ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Call You - What to Do When Your Boyfriend Won't Call You - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeRelationships can sometimes be something of a challenge. If you've been dating a guy for awhile and you've fallen into a predictable routine you may start to feel as though you are being taken advantage of. Many women feel this when they realize that their once attentive man, now rarely calls ...
Views: 2657 - I Still Love My Ex Girlfriend But She's Moved On - Advice For Men Who Want Her Back - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael UadialeIf you and the woman you love aren't together anymore you are either feeling one of two things. You may be feeling as though the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders because the relationship was incredibly difficult and tense. On the other hand you may be saying to yourself I ...
Views: 10345(1 vote) - Before You Give Someone Advice, Try This First - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomWhen our kids were growing up I (Charlie) used to get teased a lot by them for being optimistic so much of the time. They used to accuse me of denying the reality of how hard life could sometimes be whenever I would share a hopeful attitude about a difficulty that they were struggling with. It's ...
Views: 992 - I Think My Ex Boyfriend Is Seeing Someone Else! How to Draw Him Closer to Me Again? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeThere’s a question that I’m asked on an almost daily basis on my blog. It’s asked by women and it typically follows a rather painful break up. “I think my ex boyfriend is seeing someone else. What should I do?” You may be asking it too now that you’ve realized that your ex has moved on and is ...
Views: 2323 - When “Make Nice” Doesn’t Work In Divorce (by: Anne Brown PhD, RN) | DivorceForce - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownUnfortunately, there are several types of people who are going to be contentious in a divorce and they have to be handled differently. And many personnel involved in the divorce process do not prepare or educate the spouse of a contentious person correctly. If you have ever been told or if you ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Why All the Single Ladies? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Marcia Naomi Berger"So what's the secret for a good marriage? asked my single friend, Ellen. "Choose wisely and learn what it takes to stay happily married," I blurted out. Yet many of us first need to believe that we can succeed in marriage. Marriage has changed in recent decades. In general, women no ...
Views: 1422 - “Love, Serve, and Remember” - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellThis month of May, my husband Barry and I will both turn seventy. For half of our lives, we have been writing these articles once a month, 35 years of writing for magazines and our own list. (Yes, we used to mail out the articles to those on our mailing list, and we used to write each article by ...
Views: 1307 - Cotton Anniversary Gifts for Men - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Jerome JulianAre you in the second year of your anniversary and want to find inspiration for the second anniversary gift ideas for men? The tradition is that cotton needs to be given as anniversary gifts for men for their second anniversary. This may be an old tradition, but it gives you the opportunity to ...
Views: 694 - Worst Anniversary Gifts for Men - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Jerome JulianWe women spend so much times trying to perfect the best anniversary gift for men. We read blogs, magazines and listen to friends for good anniversary gift ideas for men. Sometimes we use our own intuition to buy the gifts we think they like, they want or sometimes they need. But is that what the ...
Views: 1024 - The Art of Friendship in Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomThere is an African saying goes like this: A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness ...
Views: 1230 - 5 Essentials For Your Majestic Indian Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Harshith Melstine josephWhile some are content with just the fact they are getting married, others want to make their wedding the most memorable day of their lives and also for their guests. Pulling off such a splendid wedding can sure get hectic enough to leave a few loopholes; of course if having a wedding planner ...
Views: 758 - Dear Dr. Romance: I need a man to stand behind me - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm an Iraqi woman in my forties. I am divorced & I have a daughter in her twenties. I read your article "Age Differences in Dating". 3 months ago I fell in love with a man a few years older than my daughter. At first I didn’t know ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Dr. Romance New Book: How to be Happy Partners: Working it out Together - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance is delighted to announce the publication of her new book, with co-author Riley K. Smith: How to be Happy Partners: Working it out Together By Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. and Riley K Smith, MA How to Be ...
Views: 1568 - Are You Just Fighting or Engaging in “Conscious Combat”? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomThe factor that is most likely to predispose a couple to have an enduring successful relationship is: A. Shared interests in common B. Ability to avoid or prevent intense emotional conflict C. Ability to manage differences effectively D. Shared political views E. Strong ...
Views: 1071 - Compassion or Comparison - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Sheryl PaulMy yoga teacher has said this phrase dozens of times, but one morning it went in differently and landed in the places where breath meets bone, where sinew aches with loss and the water in the pelvic bowl of my hips shimmered like a moonlit lake. The words traveled along ancient blood-lines to ...
Views: 1018 - 10 Factors That Promote Intimacy - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomEmotional intimacy is a foundational aspect of all great relationships. The word “intimacy” refers to the experience of being fully seen and comes from the Latin “intimus” meaning innermost. When we share this experience with another, we feel whole, complete, and at one with the world. Yet we ...
Views: 1343 - Dear Dr. Romance: Can I ask her to give up her job? - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife has developed a connection with someone at work. Can I ask her to give up her job? If the guy she works with is the source of her attention, would it not be better to ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Longing for Desire - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Sheryl PaulMost people are familiar with the heart-aching pain of grief. Most people can identify the empty thud of loneliness. Most people know when they've been pricked by the green-eyed monster of jealousy, or taken under the thick, gray blanket of shame. But how often do we talk about longing? In ...
Views: 1770 - 5 Ways to Avoid Court at all Costs! (by: Anne Brown PhD, RN) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownDivorce can be ugly. Courts can make it uglier. I think we are all in agreement "settle out of court". How can a couple do that when they are fighting to the extent they are filing for divorce? You are probably going to get tired of hearing me say first always "Fight for your Marriage." 1. ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - It Happened To Elvis Presley: Infidelity & Betrayal - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeOver the years, one of my friends married a beautiful woman and fathered two boys. He shared his pride with me as they grew to become men. I watched their pictures fill the entire front of his refrigerator. His boys adorned the walls of the living room and his office. Both boys graduated ...
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