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- How to Get Him to Propose - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Marni BattistaAre you in a long-term relationship with someone and want to know how you could get him to propose marriage? If you’ve already read Does He Want to Marry Me? The Dating with Dignity Guide to Getting Engaged and are wondering if there are any steps you can take to get him to go to the next step, ...
Views: 2398(2 votes) - ***Seven Tips to Avoid the Seven Year Itch - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. According to the available research evidence, there are several periods in a marriage that seem, on average, to be particularly troublesome – the first year, the seventh year, the fifteenth year, and the 30th year. Marriages that survive and thrive ...
Views: 5255(17 votes) - Rule 2 for Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Lee BaucomHowever it happened, you find yourself in the middle of a marriage crisis. You may not have even seen it coming. Maybe you did, but you were pretending not to notice. Or maybe you saw it coming, but couldn't do anything about it. Your first reaction is likely shock. You feel that ...
Views: 2336(1 vote) - Love Your Husband - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Lorrie FlemWhen children come, make sure your husband’s wife doesn’t leave. Don’t ever let your love for your child overshadow your love for your husband. Make sure that, once you become a mother, you don’t forget you were a wife first and still are. Be his warm and always-willing woman. He should never ...
Views: 1212 - Being "Right" vs. Being "Alive" - An Excerpt from "How to Have A Match Made in Heaven: A Transformational Approach to Dating, Relating and Marriage" - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIn most relationships, an ongoing fight simmers just below the surface. Sometimes the conflict appears subtle but at other times it is outright war. People have grown up in a sea of discord and have been socialized to expect it and accept it. In other words, fighting is "normal." ...
Views: 3219(10 votes) - Marriage’s Underwater Mines: ADD - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from nancy traversIn some marriages, a dark cloud hangs over the home, going by many different names: bills unpaid, appointments missed, chores ignored or unfinished, kids not picked up, calls not made—maybe poor job performance to boot. Many of these things happen as a normal occurrence from time to time, and ...
Views: 1688 - 8 Choices That Will Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Susan DerryThe state of our lives and our relationships are the result of our seemingly small everyday choices. If for some reason we are unhappy with our relationship or our life, the best place to begin is to consider the choices that we have been making. William James said, “Human beings, by changing ...
Views: 2025(3 votes) - ***Positive Communications Can Strengthen Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The “heart of the matter” is this – successfully married couples report a high level of satisfaction with the way they communicate. They talk about everything and anything with each other—there are “No Sacred Cows.” Great couples attribute their ...
Views: 3767(18 votes) - 50 Shades of What? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Tom KingHave you read or heard about Fifty Shades of Grey? If not, you likely will in the near future. It is prime vacation time in the USA and right now there are likely thousands of women, and maybe a few men, sitting on a beach reading this novel. I heard that sales have reached something like 50 ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - ***Chick-fil-A: Marriage and Free Speech - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a ...
Views: 2863(20 votes) - Tips for a Long and Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Cathryn HarperWhen I was getting married, I was inundated with tons of advice about having a long and happy marriage. At the time I thought it friendly, but useless counsel. As I approach my twentieth anniversary, I recognize the wisdom of this guidance and realize that it can be beneficial for couples at all ...
Views: 856 - Is love possible on Facebook? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWAYS TO CONNECT Facebook is a place to connect but is it a place for love? Facebook can certainly be a starting point; obviously it can’t be the ending point for love such as marital love. Also is it true or real love – is it sustainable and lasting love? Could Facebook be a good starting ...
Views: 2823 - ***Seven Tips To Finding Love Again - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Starting over is really difficult when it comes to love and marriage. Getting a divorce, breaking up, or losing the one you love due to their death can be overwhelmingly painful. The simple truth is this – you entered into your loving ...
Views: 5225(41 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I Just Want a Way to Resolve the Yelling - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been together with my wife for about 3 years now. We have worked on many issues in our marriage and resolved most of them; however, there is still one issue that has not been resolved. It seems that little mistakes I make, such as not taking out the trash when it ...
Views: 2136(2 votes) - A Gift for Your Husband - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Lorrie FlemThe biggest gift you have for your husband is yourself. Let’s look at what Solomon’s love said about him along this line in Song of Songs 7:10, “I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me.” Did you notice the confidence and pride with which she says this? She happily proclaims that ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - ***Terrific Marriage Advice from Madonna - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. WENN News reported that Madonna gave one piece of advice to the couple who got engaged during her recent Amsterdam concert. Madonna’s advice was, “ Never go to bed angry.” She just gave the couple the best advice possible. This is the same advice ...
Views: 3051(21 votes) - A marriage without physical intimacy- Can it be happier? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Keneth ParkerMarriage holds two people together not only emotionally but also physically. These are the two important pillars of a happy married life. With the passage of time when a couple is blessed with a child or children priorities get reorganized, sometimes unawaringly. In the process physical ...
Views: 1512 - The Top 7 Incentives For Why A Multitude Of Fellows Steer Clear Of Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Tony CimbaWhy do quite a few adult males keep puting on the brakes with regards to marriage? Are all men in fact fearful of getting married? One thing that never ceases to astonish a gal is when the guy she's been going steady with for a long time, still isn't wanting to get married. A good number of ...
Views: 1442 - 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: 7467(6 votes) - ***Can Marriage Thrive on the Seventh Continent – Antarctica? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Every once in awhile you meet extraordinary people! We had that great pleasure recently in Long Beach, California. Our lives will never be the same! We looked in the faces of love and saw an extraordinary marriage! We have seen this look before, ...
Views: 3010(23 votes) - Relationship Tips To Avoid The Common Cause Of Unhappy Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Bob LancerI was recently discussing a so-called “relationship problem” with a young lady. She is 35 years old and though she says that she desperately wanted to be married with children by now, it hasn’t happened. This relationship goal of hers has been her target for a dozen years, and each year ...
Views: 1315 - ***How Energy Shifting Improves Your Relationship And Attract Your Spouse Back - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangOne of my best male friends was looking for me on IM feeling totally desperate because his wife was seriously talking about divorce now. They have been on that route before but this time she was totally serious. They have been having a rocky marriage as long as I can remember. So I went ...
Views: 13011(2 votes) - Do I REALLY need to prepare for marriage? Yes and Here’s Why - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Mary Kay CocharoHours spent on wedding plans: Hundreds Dollars spent on wedding vendors: Thousands Time spent on Marriage Preparation: Priceless The average couple will spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars preparing for their wedding day. I get it. It’s an important lovely day. It’s a party ...
Views: 1406 - Marriage Counseling: A General Guide - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Joe JamesMany couples in today's world choose to have marriage counseling. This is very popular with both, couples who have been married a long time, and newlyweds as well. Not everybody realizes that they have to work at their relationship to make it work and struggle with certain aspects. This is why ...
Views: 1340 - Fair Fight Guidelines - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Tina TessinaThirty years of marriage counseling and twenty-five years of a second marriage have convinced me that fights are not necessary in a marriage. Married couples need to have discussions, they need to solve problems, and sometimes they need to disagree, but they don’t need to squabble, argue, ...
Views: 1751(3 votes) - ***How to Know if Your Marriage is in Trouble - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In our thousands of interviews around the world over the past three decades, we have discovered many truths. Among these are the warning signs of a failing marriage and relationship. The telltale signs of a relationship going down the tubes are ...
Views: 3101(22 votes) - Dear. Dr. Romance: Every Time We Talk, I'm in Tears and He's Mad - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for 17 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I was ...
Views: 2385 - Do We Really Mean For Better, For Worse? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Susan DerryToo many couples quickly forget or never internalize the concept of for better, for worse. When their relationship becomes difficult, as all relationships do, they start to question whether it is working for them. Their lack of enjoyment in the relationship leads them to wonder if there might be ...
Views: 1447 - The Heart of Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Tom KingWhat is the key factor in maintaining a healthy work/life balance? If you are a business women and you are married the answer is very likely the quality of your marriage. I conducted a recent survey of business professionals and 7 out of 10 women indicated that work/life balance is often a big ...
Views: 1013(2 votes) - The Most Typical Issues that Couples Face on Their Very First Year of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Matthew JohnsonThey say that the first year of marriage is one of the most difficult phases in your marriage life, for this is the time that both couples would start to realize the reality of being married. Newlywed couples will then be confronted with their differences, and sometimes, it would be difficult ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Keeping Romance Strong in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Karinna Kittles-KarstenMany folks in fact look for relationship advice associated with one thing - ways to put romance back into their union. It does take place. It doesn’t matter if you are currently married or in a serious relationship, romance can fizzle out if you don’t do anything about it. This appears more ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - How to fall in love with your spouse again - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiMany people find themselves fighting with their partners night after night. They almost wish they could run away and just find a better life somewhere else. The more they fight the more they struggle to find positive feelings about one another. Often, one partner becomes discouraged and ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - ***The Real Truth About Divorce Rates - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There is an old saying among those who specialize in statistical data, and it goes like this – “Statistics are for liars and damn liars.” The famous Missourian, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) said it even better when he opined “It ain’t what you don’t ...
Views: 3683(28 votes) - What is Respect? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Lorrie FlemWhat is respect in a marriage? In Proverbs 14:1 the Bible describes two kinds of women: “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” (NIV) There are some things that a woman does that build the people she cares about, and there are others ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Elevating Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Tom KingAre you taking your marriage for granted? It is very easy to do with the hectic pace of modern life and the demands of our various businesses. But neglecting your marriage is as dangerous as neglecting the health of your heart. If your heart stops beating and pumping blood they way it is ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Is Age a Barrier between Married Couples? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Sanjeev PahwaTraditions and beliefs hold a strong and consistent place in the culture of India. However diverse their cultures are, the beliefs surround almost the same dimensions of culture in different ways. Since centuries put together, younger women are married to older men. Sometimes, the age gap is ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - NEVER ENDING LOVE – the best spousal love - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMake marriage a paradise – here’s how. MARITAL UNIVERSE When you marry you get more than a spouse – you actually get a whole world. THE BLESSINGS OF MARRIAGE Partner, companion and best friend are the three top blessings you get when you marry. SHARING YOUR LIFE Joys and sorrows, ...
Views: 1930(1 vote) - 8 reasons why men are not eager to get married - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Raymond FohjemHave you ever wondered why some men are not eager to get married? Have you ever come across someone who has all what it takes, but not willing to settle down with a partner? Have you ever wondered why some men decide to be running after many girls at once? Whenever you come across someone ...
Views: 3070(1 vote) - Marriage – Does it really Work? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Sawyer SaltonWhen it comes to marriage today, the question many people ask is whether the institution works. This is because of the many separation cases and divorce cases that the society faces on a daily basis in that most people have lost all hope of the unions to work. Most people today would rather have ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - 7 tips on how to choose the right man to married - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiWhen it comes on how to choose the right person to spend the rest of your life with, the only one who can be sure if you are choosing well is you. We all come with the idea of the right man and how we want our lives to be in the future, so here are some tips to ensure that you are following your ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Marriage Affair: Common Problems You May Face - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Joe JamesA marriage affair breaks the commitment made by both partners. There is nothing heartbreaking than finding out that the one you love is actually having extra pleasure outside your union. Extramarital issues include those activities like extramarital sex, infidelity and adultery. Adultery ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - When Life Hands You Lemons… Facing Life’s Challenges as a Happily Married Team. - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyOh yeah, we’ve all been there… The moment something goes wrong in our lives and we hear someone recite the famous quote by Dale Carnegie: “If life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, yes, it is true that we can all be happier if we see the positive side of every situation, no matter ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - I want to be faithful in marriage - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiOnce you have taken your vows, don't do anything to break that trust. You have both taken vows to be faithful in every way to one another. Now it's time to believe in one another and trust your partner. You have taken the plunge and made the biggest commitment of your life. But statistics ...
Views: 1848(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: How to Propose Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Tina TessinaIf video doesn't load, click here OK, guys, you're (gulp) ready to pop the big question. But you've seen those videos of lavish proposals that went wrong. How do you ask her in a way that's got an excellent chance of getting a happy ...
Views: 1798(4 votes) - ***Paris is the City of Love and Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We are delighted this week to be in the romantic capitol of the world—Paris, France! We are here on another leg of our endless search for great marriages around the world. First, a few facts about love and marriage in France that you might want ...
Views: 3308(24 votes) - Stupid Cupid - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tina TessinaMiley Cyrus is only 19, and she's just gotten engaged to Liam Hemsworth. Will it last? Well, the fact that it's a celebrity match is not in its favor -- celebrity couples don't have a great track record. As a little pre-wedding gift, here's what Miley and Liam can do to make sure they're ready ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Marriage Education - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Yehuda AyalonWhy is Marriage Education necessary and valuable? By Yehuda Ayalon A loving marriage relationship is probably the most important source of happiness and success. Investing time, money and effort to make your marriage happy is one of your best investments in your life. Young couples ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Is Your Relationship Sustainable? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonWe hear a lot about ensuring that all sorts of things are sustainable. It's a real buzzword these days. You hear the terms sustainable energy, sustainable business practices, sustainable everything. In the business arena sustainability is a key concern. But you do not tend to hear very much ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Over 40 and Dating again? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Suza DemzalBy the time I turned 40 and was single - dating seemed like speaking a foreign language. Add to this confusion, divorce and children; it felt like dating had taken a turn for the worse. I'd been set up by an old flame - he was willing to pass on his second hand goods. Apparently I came with ...
Views: 1698 - My Wife Fell Out of Love With Me – Does This Mean Your Marriage Is Now Doomed? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jason NelsonAlright, so you’re saying my wife fell out of love with me, and you’re hurting. It does hurt, I know that. You’re feeling like your world is falling apart. You’re wondering how you’re ever going to be able to live without her again. You’re even wondering what you could have, or should ...
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