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- Tips for Planning a Wedding on a Budget - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Chance lunsfordNo one will deny that wedding costs can quickly get out of hand. A budget is essential—and so is the ability to stick to that budget! Here are a few tips for planning your wedding on a budget. The first thing you should do is to set up some kind of notebook or folder where you can keep your ...
Views: 638 - Six Months Out A Wedding Checklist - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Chance lunsfordYour wedding is just six months away, and it’s time to get planning! Take a moment to peruse this checklist, which will help ensure that you get all of your planning done in time. You may want to print this checklist so that you have it available for easy reference. Each time you complete a ...
Views: 834 - Important Considerations for Planning a Destination Wedding - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Chance lunsfordDestination weddings sound glamorous, exotic and uncomplicated. After all, you just pack your suitcase, fly to an exotic locale and say, “I do.” Right? Wrong. Actually, there is the matter of out-of-state or out-of-country paperwork, as well as travel arrangements to be considered. ...
Views: 1844 - Helpful Tips for Planning your Wedding Guest List - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Chance lunsfordNewly engaged couples have plenty of wedding planning to do. You have to first get over the excitement of getting engaged! Take your time and enjoy it. Then once you announce your engagement and set your wedding budget, you can begin talking about the wedding guest list. Here are some helpful ...
Views: 875 - Your Options for a Unique Wedding Band - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from melissa youngThink about all the time people spend shopping for engagement rings and writing their wedding vows. Since your wedding band is such an important part of the wedding day, you want it to be just as special. There are lots of options to consider when buying wedding rings. Forget plain bands! Use ...
Views: 639 - Why You Need to Know the Four C’s of Diamonds - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from melissa youngIt should be no surprise that she is expecting a diamond ring that will knock her socks off. So you must pay special attention to choosing the perfect diamond. And the only way to pick right is to do your homework. You should become well acquainted with the four C’s: color, clarity, cut, and ...
Views: 560 - ***Where have my civil liberties gone? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. My wife and I had a wonderful trip to the Los Angeles area last week. We enjoyed the sun and fun – even rented a convertible. The ocean off Malibu Beach and Santa Monica was grand and glorious – resplendent in sunshine. We got married on ...
Views: 3722(14 votes) - Struggle with Sexual Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Allura JoyWhy is it that some women struggle with attaining sexual satisfaction? Why do some women have difficulty achieving orgasm? It has been reported that over 50% of women have some concerns about their sexuality and are not completely satisfied in this area. Most women have a sexual ‘problem’ at ...
Views: 3461(1 vote) - The Ferris Wheel - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyDear readers...I have created my ferris wheel analogy in response to years of observations in friends and my own love relationships. This is the scene....you are in a relationship that is beyond the honeymoon period, where the rose coloured spectacles, viewing your once perfect partner, are ...
Views: 1839(4 votes) - Expectations to Ruinations - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyWhen you wake up in the morning. What do you expect to happen ? I expect my alarm to go off in the morning. I expect daylight to have arrived. I expect that I can move my body and get out of bed. I expect my breakfast Radio 2 programme to be on and I expect the kettle to boil when I switch it ...
Views: 810(4 votes) - Tame the Beast - Insecurity - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyA battle field for the heart and emotions...insecurity. It plagued my life and the men I dated, so many times in the last 25 years and was the source of great angst too many times, often with disastrous consequences. Insecurity is a feeling that can't always be intellectualised and virtually ...
Views: 2625(2 votes) - Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyOnce upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a princess. A princess so beautiful, her Light shone, mesmerizing the people of the land. They talked only of her purity and kindness and regularly left gifts at the steps to her castle to show their appreciation for her being in their lives. ...
Views: 944(2 votes) - To Text or Not to Text, That is the Question - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Gina HardyLeading nicely on from my last piece about how to "tool up" to communicate properly in your relationship, I find myself compelled to mention the wonderful world of non-verbal communication, in particular, texting. Daily life seems to cocoon us more and more within the world of laptops and ...
Views: 797(4 votes) - Relationship Help: 5 Tips from Successful Couples - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Richard NicastroWhen it comes to building a healthy marriage/relationship, one of the best resources is to hear from couples who have been together for many years and, most importantly, would do it all over again with the same person. In the marriage/relationship enrichment workshops I run, there are often ...
Views: 2397(1 vote) - The Seven Jewish Wedding Blessings – A Secular Humanistic Version - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from David GruberMany interfaith/Jewish weddings include the Seven Blessings. I was asked to officiate a ceremony, with a Secular Humanistic non-theistic Hebrew/English version of the Seven Blessings. I searched for a Hebrew version (I found only one or two), and nothing I found felt right, so I resolved to ...
Views: 3942(1 vote) - A Royal Romance Is Announced - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The announcement from Clarence House in London, city home of Prince Charles, of the engagement of Prince William, eldest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, to Ms. Kate Middleton has already captured the attention of much of the ...
Views: 1294 - 7 Ways to Avoid Money Fights in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Dr. Patty Ann TublinMoney makes the world go round. It’s also is the number one reason why couples fight. Here are 7 ways or guidelines for handling money issues throughout your relationship so you don’t have to end up fighting about money. Consider these guidelines to be your relationship tools for keeping the ...
Views: 750 - Marital Problems - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John LaurusonisMarital Problems I’ve never seen a marriage in which the couples did not enter with a lot of optimism about the future. We’ve all been confronted on a daily basis with the conflicts which couples go through, either by our hearing gossip, or seeing the drama played out on television or in the ...
Views: 867 - Is Your Heart Committed? Is His? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Darlene LancerWomen, in particular, are looking for commitment. Hollywood, the media, and dating websites all focus on getting a marriage proposal. The art of seduction pre-dates expert Cleopatra. Dozens of books have been written about getting an unavailable man to say, “I do.” For six years, Carrie Bradshaw ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - ***Couples Want to be Alone Together - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the past several days, we have been in sunny southern California conducting interviews with selected celebrities including a former priest and his wife and couples with very famous last names. Tomorrow, we tape a segment of the television show, ...
Views: 4241(25 votes) - The Pursuit Of Happiness Through Marriage - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHappiness is synonymous to having a sound health and a calm mind. It is a valuable present and the pursuit of happiness should make us look at the love around us. It should also direct us to look within our hearts. Despite living in a nuclear society nowadays, man is still a social being and all ...
Views: 662 - Marriage: How to Keep Your Marriage Holy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWith love shining from his eyes, the handsome groom vows, "I take you to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part." Smiling tenderly ...
Views: 4288 - 4 Fantastic Ways to Spark Romance and Intimacy in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dr. Patty Ann TublinThere are many fantastic ways to spark romance and intimacy in your relationship that are simple, inexpensive and virtually guaranteed to bring back that lovin’ feeling – whether it is gone, gone, gone; hanging by a thread; or desperate for a fresh breath of creativity or new life! Here are ...
Views: 1062 - So, You’re Thinking about Leaving - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have come across that time in our life when the grass looks greener on the other side. Well, this is to help you decipher exactly what it is that you are missing in your life. You first have to think; has there been anything major that’s happened in your life that has upset you? This ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - 4 Soul Mate Mistakes: Avoid These or Suffer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost singles want to find a soul mate, but aside from the common romantic assumptions about this elusive magical bond, they generally don't stop to think about the spiritual purpose of soul mates or the true meaning of the term. Thanks to movies, TV, and romance novels, the perception of a ...
Views: 4123(1 vote) - Are You Stuck in a Woman’s Role? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Darlene LancerWomen assume many roles throughout their lives – as daughters, sisters, wives, mothers, and grandmothers. Women’s roles have been largely determined by the rules and expectations of culture, religion, and the patriarchy, as well as biology. Have you considered to what extent your roles have ...
Views: 1739(3 votes) - Empowering Your Love Life and Relationships Six tips to practice daily for a healthy relationship - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Amy O'ConnorModern Marriage has higher expectations! Why has the divorce rate risen significantly over the past fifty years? I feel that modern day relationships require more maintenance than those from past generations and many couples lack the skills and desire to succeed in marriage and partnerships. ...
Views: 3417 - Communication Advice to Help You Create Relationship Agreements About Tough Topics - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsIs there an issue about which you and your partner can't seem to see eye-to-eye? Perhaps you two try to avoid talking about or even looking at the tough topic because, in the past, it has only seemed to cause tension and arguments. The trouble is, these sensitive and challenging issues ...
Views: 3273(1 vote) - Is There a Silver Lining in Infidelity? Part 2: What Couples Can Do To Get Back On Track - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Daniela RoherIt is important to remember that in most cases affairs are symptoms of something deeper that is going on in intimate relationships, of which couples may not have been aware. And here is where I can see the silver lining. The affair is such a shocking event in their lives that couples cannot ...
Views: 1482 - Save My Marriage Today Review - Con? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from James HardySave My Marriage Today Review: What is the book anyway? Over the years I have reviewed many save marriage type products, some of which didn't even seem to be concerned with helping people. However, when I came across Amy Waterman's course - Save My Marriage Today I began to get excited. ...
Views: 850(4 votes) - ***There is No Recovery from Infidelity - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Frankly, if we hear yet one more person talk about infidelity in a relationship as if it were okay, not a big deal, and forgivable, we are going to get angry! We have studied the best marriages for nearly 28 years and we know this – the best ...
Views: 6899(25 votes) - Marriage Counseling: What Kind of Relationship Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joe JamesIn my close to 20 years of being a marriage counselor, I’ve come to the conclusion that relationships often fall into one of four very broad categories. Do any of these sound like you? Fulfilled: You are best friends and lovers in every sense of the word. You feel supported by and are ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Is There a Silver Lining in Infidelity? Part 1: Couples Who Survive Infidelity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Daniela RoherWe all know the evils of infidelity. In previous blogs I wrote about them, citing statistics, characteristics of who is most likely to cheat, and what can be done to address these issues. Here I want to approach this subject from a different perspective: infidelity as an alarm system about ...
Views: 2363(3 votes) - Why We Try to Change People - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comIt's never about the other person....there's no one doing it to us....every things an inside job. No matter what we are experiencing, no matter how it appears to be someone else’s fault, someone else’s personality defect, someone else’s manipulation or lie, it isn’t. Everything in our lives ...
Views: 6301(2 votes) - ***Jolt Your Relationship from Negative to Positive - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. With our fast paced society and the ever increasing demands of everyday life, more and more couples are finding that negativity is taking over their relationship. An abrupt interject of positivity into a relationship is the only way to change the ...
Views: 3930(22 votes) - What the Business World Can Teach Us About Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Jane WarrenIn the business world we know "innovate or perish" we know "nothing ventured, nothing gained". In our intimate relationships what we seem to prefer is "leave well enough alone" and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". What's that all about? We know that a business, allowed to chug along will ...
Views: 657(2 votes) - Mars vs. Venus Redux - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the greatest problems that families have in improving the quality of their lives together is the common reality that the parents themselves don’t always agree on what the family priorities should be. In fact many men find themselves confused and saddened by their family life; especially ...
Views: 1164(6 votes) - What You Can Learn From Differences in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from lovely womanOne of the coolest things about being in a committed relationship is having someone to grow old with, someone with whom you share so many memories that sitting in the rockers on the porch won't be boring at all, you'll have so much to talk about. Equally as cool is how, if you open your mind and ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence is a Skill Learned in Anger Management Classes - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Ari NovickAnger is one emotion we all have. Anger can be both a blessing and a curse. Those who get out of control with their anger are often described as having low emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the skill of being able to understand and regulate our emotions as well as sense ...
Views: 1806 - Celebrate Your Relationship - 3 Evolutionary Ways For Men - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Bob TomesWhether you have been in a relationship for 20 years or 20 days, celebrating your relationship is one way to unleash the power within your relationship and add gallons of enjoyment to your life. When you notice other couples who you admire and would like to have what they have, what do you ...
Views: 1358 - Relationship Guide For New Lovers - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe start of a relationship can be a slippery road to navigate. Young lovers can be overwhelmed with their anxiousness and excitement. They tend to over think their new relationship, and sometimes depend on guessing games on what their partner thinks or wants. Since new lovers are taking the ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - When You’re Torn Between Your Marriage, Kids And Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps every woman dreams of having a wonderful husband, adorable children, and white picket fence house in the suburb. A life so ideal and simple, but is it really that simple? When a woman marries, and decides to have children, it is anything but simple. Marriage is far from easy. It is ...
Views: 854 - 5 Romantic Ways to Celebrate an Anniversary - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Karine HartWe are all guilty of forgetting about how important anniversaries are in reflecting on how you and your partner met and to rekindle that buzz of the first time you got together. Below are some suggestions on what you could do for your special anniversary. Remember that first date? Plan a ...
Views: 774 - 5 ways to stay on schedule for your wedding day - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Karine HartIt takes is some planning and organization but you can get everything done on time for your wedding day and also have some fun doing it. I'm going to assume that you have done all the necessary ground work to make your wedding day special…booked the reception, the caterer, the ceremony location, ...
Views: 603 - Signals that your relationship is failing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Ian TomlinsonJohn Gottman is a psychologist in the US who has studied married couples in great depth. This man has got the art of reading couples so off pat that he can tell within three minutes of observing them interact whether they will stay together or separate. He's spot on 96% of the time! When ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - What To Do When There’s No More Trust In The Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere’s a saying that trust is like a mirror, once it’s broken, you might get hurt trying to put it back, and when you get it back, you can never look at it the same way again. Trust is a very delicate, profound and essential thing to have in a companionship. That’s why when trust is gone, the ...
Views: 25661 - What To Do When There Is Friction Between Your Family And Spouse - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all dream of having a perfect life, where people we love get along and help each other out. But unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. As much as we wanted to bring harmony and balance in our life, some people just can’t get along. Now, we really don’t mind when other people around us ...
Views: 927 - Essential Life And Relationship Lessons We Can All Learn From Avatar - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the shows that I have been borderline- obsessed with lately is the animated series of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Lastairbender. I discovered this when my 7 year-old nephew asked me to watch it with him, I was instantly drawn to the story and the characters. For a “kid’s” show, it has the ...
Views: 712 - 7 Steps for happy relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dia Thabet7 Steps for happy relationship How can you have a happy relationship? What are the steps you need to learn about to have a prosperous relationship? Every relationship faces changes and challenges, so it is necessary for you to learn about what makes a relationship happy and successful. ...
Views: 1486(4 votes) - Relationships: "I'm Open, You're Closed" - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulRianna and Joel consulted with me because they kept getting stuck in their relationship whenever there was a conflict. It wasn't the issue itself that kept creating a problem, but how they were dealing with the issue. Married for 7 years with three children, they loved each other deeply, and ...
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