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- Love and You: Top Ten Tips for Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Lynda KlauLove and You: The Top Ten Tips for Loving Relationships Lynda Klau, Ph.D. How many of us have learned how to build loving relationships? Where did we learn? At home? At school? There is an art and science to building strong relationships. These indispensable tips were written ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - Anyone Can Take Anger Management Classes - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Ari NovickAnger management isn't just for the corrupt, law breaking types, it is even for those seeking some assistance for personal growth or development. Anger control has reached a whole new level, where even celebrities and professional athletes are being referred to these classes to better manage ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Is Your Relationship Complicated? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonHave you watched the movie "It's complicated"? It's a fun movie in which its stars, Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep, are as good as ever at their jobs. They play fascinating parts which are all too frequently experienced in modern daily lives. When we watch a movie or read a novel we become ...
Views: 1122 - ***From Prague with Love - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Here we go again – interviewing successfully married couples around the world! This time we have made a return visit to Europe and are pleased to say that we have added two countries we have not been in before – Andorra and the Czech Republic! In ...
Views: 3701(20 votes) - How to Save My Marriage - A Powerful Method to Do It - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonMany people start asking “how to save my marriage” when it is already too late; they already have their spouse bring the divorce paper and they don’t have a clue of what’s going on. But if you're at least have ordinary marriage life where you still care for your partner, you’ll realize if the ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Self Esteem and Marriage - Would You Marry You? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Shela DeanWould you marry you? If you were/are single, are you the kind of person you'd be looking for and want to hook up with? Sure, we all want a partner who is our version of the Perfect 10. But truth be told, we cross our fingers that said Perfect 10 will settle for a Strong 7 and overlook a few ...
Views: 1820(4 votes) - Loving yourself Completely - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Doris CollierI have been married a couple of times and I think the most important aspect of marriage outside of loving someone else unconditionally is loving yourself. A strong sense of self and what you will and will not accept and desire out of that relationship must be understood. You must also be ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Advice to Help You Set Boundaries with Your Flirting Partner - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsFlirting between two people can be fun, sexy and harmless...unless, of course, one of those two people is already in a committed relationship with someone else! When you are the one who watches (or hears about) your partner flirting with another person, it can be emotionally painful and it ...
Views: 7923(3 votes) - Staying In Love - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Susan DerryDr. Helen Fisher put it this way, “Not at any time on this planet have women been so educated, so interesting, so capable. I honestly think that if there was ever a time, in human evolution when we have the opportunity to make good marriages, that time is now.” Being or falling in love is ...
Views: 3803 - The 9 Things You Can Do To Resolve Conflicts and Stop Arguments - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Geoff FarnsworthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. – Rumi The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them. – Tom Crum Healthy communication is gratifying but often challenging, especially during ...
Views: 1703 - Lose weight and get ready for your wedding - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Menelaos ChristophiIf you ask a woman to tell you the most important moments in her life she will definitely include the wedding day in the list. This is the day that everything has to look perfect including your appearance and body. Preparations for the big day are very stressful and this situation for some ...
Views: 913 - What to Do if Your Spouse Says, I am Not Happy. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Jay LindsayYour spouse tells you, “I’m not happy with our marriage. Some days I just don’t care.” What do you do? You ask your spouse what you’ve been doing or not doing that has contributed to the unhappiness and you listen carefully. Fortunately, there is a research study that can guide you ...
Views: 2448 - HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VICTORIOUS MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsTRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES Many people happily enter into marriage with the hope that it will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some couples are so preoccupied with the immediate benefits of marriage that they fail to thoroughly weigh the realisms involved in a lifetime commitment. Upon examining my ...
Views: 1895(2 votes) - Are You Truly Happy Or Just Settling From An Unhealthy Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTwo halves make a whole. And when two halves move- in together, it makes a lot of stuff and clutter. Some are cluttered with physical stuff, but some with emotional stuff. And when emotional stuff gets overly cluttered, that's when you begin contemplating- "Am I truly happy or just settling from ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Couple Communication: Can You Really Not Communicate? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy FergusonI often hear couples complain that they cannot talk about anything. Does that really happen? Think about what would happen in your relationship if you really, literally could not talk to your spouse--about anything. How would you exchange information about work, daily routines, groceries and ...
Views: 3564(1 vote) - Save Your Marriage So That Till Death Do You Part - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Roberto SediciasBe sure that you both have time for yourselves. Make sure that both your lives are not entirely interwoven. That is why many marriage counselors advise against working together because then the couple cannot have their own separate life. Make sure that both of you have the chance to develop, ...
Views: 976(3 votes) - Couple Communication: How to De-escalate A Discussion - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy FergusonMany couples get into a dysfunctional pattern of conflict escalation and withdrawal as they attempt to discuss the problems and issues in their life. Each unsuccessful attempt to solve the identified problem sets the tone for the next time that they attempt to resolve the issue. Unresolved ...
Views: 6733(2 votes) - ***Love is Alive and Well in Antarctica - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 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, but ...
Views: 3261(24 votes) - Getting Started: "Ready, Set, Talk!" - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy FergusonSometimes couples wish they felt more emotionally close to their spouses. You may feel taken for granted and might even recognize that you take your spouse for granted. One or both of you might be daydreaming about dedicating some time and energy to restoring that eroding emotional connection. ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Getting Started: "Ready, Set, Talk!" - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy FergusonSometimes couples wish they felt more emotionally close to their spouses. You may feel taken for granted and might even recognize that you take your spouse for granted. One or both of you might be daydreaming about dedicating some time and energy to restoring that eroding emotional connection. ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Getting Married: Building Healthy Step-families - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peggy FergusonIf your family is a "remarried family" or a "step-family" then you're in good company. The experience of building a remarried or stepfamily is a common experience, not only for recovering people, but for the general population as well. There are lots of difficulties involved in putting together ...
Views: 1801(4 votes) - Everyone Loses When You Give Up on Your Marriage Without Trying to Acquire the Skills You Need To Keep It - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy FergusonThere is the "should" that says that you should be able to solve your own problems without help. Here is the rationale: "If your relationship has enough tension and strain that help is needed, the relationship is not going to make it anyway, so why waste time and money with counseling?" The ...
Views: 1959 - Relationship Arguments - How to Avoid Misguided Conflicts in Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Shela DeanIt was in grade school math that I first learned about reducing fractions to their lowest common denominator. I hated math. Still do. But, I've learned that "reducing to the lowest common denominator" is a great term for describing how, in human interaction, we "sink" to the most basic, least ...
Views: 1602 - Looking for Love in All the Right Places - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Joanna McDonaldAttract the partner of your dreams or spice up your current relationship with Feng Shui! Single or attached; are you looking for ways to spruce up your love life? Follow these easy steps to create a romantic, fulfilling space for you and the partner of your dreams! Remember when you first ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - How To Motivate Your Husband Find A Job - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGroucho Marx once said- “Behind every successful man is a woman." I don’t know if this still holds true today, because personally, I have always believed that a person is responsible for his or her own success. But in cases where your man lost his job and morale, a little push from you is ...
Views: 5479 - What Not To Say When Your Husband Got Laid Off From Work - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLife is as unreliable as the weather forecast. Just when you thought that it’s going to be a sun-shiny day, thunderstorms with rain showers turned up. There are some things that you just can’t prepare for. And when these unexpected things happen, you better hold on and try to rise above the ...
Views: 1908 - Loving Successfully - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Susan DerryWe have heard many suggestions on how to be successful in life. Believe in yourself, persist, get up every time you fall down, understand there is no failure only feedback, learn from mistakes, reach for the stars and walk toward your goals. All this is true, plus for any career or trade you ...
Views: 1235 - How to Reconnect With Your Wife and Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraAre you and your wife drifting apart? Marriages and relationships have the tendency to get stale and if you noticed that your wife is getting distant you have to do something before things get worse. Here are simple tips to bring back the fire in your marriage and reconnect with your wife. ...
Views: 938 - Get the Passion Back in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraRelationships like marriage are complicated and there are times that you think you already hit rock bottom and want to give up on him or her. But if you love the person you will realize that it is still worth saving a failing relationship and get the passion back in your marriage. This could be ...
Views: 778 - Marriage And Divorce Help - Useful Tips To Win Him Back To Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mike HammillAre you going through a divorce or on the brink of go through a divorce with your husband? If so, are you still in love with your husband? Perhaps you desire to get him back. Well, do not give up hope now since there are various things that you are able to do to win your husband back. While ...
Views: 661 - 6 steps to improve your relationship with your spouse - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Dia Thabet6 Steps to improve your relationship with your spouse Do you want to improve your relationship with your spouse? What are the secrets to having healthy relationships? We all want to have healthy relationships and we all want to communicate better with our spouse, however, this is not the ...
Views: 1518(4 votes) - Should I Reveal My Sexual Past to My Spouse? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamQuestion: Should I reveal to my husband events from my past, even though I believe he could never find out about them? There is a threefold test I share with people who ask if they should tell their spouses either about their distant past, or about things that they’ve done since their ...
Views: 6089(1 vote) - IS MARRIAGE A NATURAL STATE? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWHAT DO DIVORCE RATES SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE? We have all heard about the high rates of divorce in the West and we have also heard about how people are increasingly shunning marriage in the UK and US, opting instead for living together or singledom. Are soaring divorce rates indicative of an ...
Views: 5546 - Keep Your Parents and Children Out of Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peggy FergusonKeep your parents and your children out of your marriage. Once they are in there, it's hard to get them out. When you are in conflict with your spouse, it is really tempting to use whoever is handy to vent to, regarding your marriage. And often the people available most available to us are ...
Views: 1743 - Christian Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownMost people know when seeking christian marriage advice that once you become joined with another person, it’s bound to become difficult. It’s like two people in a gunny sack race… One has their left leg in the bag, the other person has their right leg in it and they’re supposed to run together ...
Views: 1364 - Marriage-Till Death Do Us Part Or Until it Gets Tough? How to Fight For Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Lisa Merlo-BoothMany couples struggle with knowing what to do regarding strife in their relationships. Some wonder if it would be better to separate, some think they should stay together for the kids' sake and some have no idea what they want. They know, however, that they're unhappy. My belief about ...
Views: 1269 - Saving a Failing Marriage: Tips to Save Your Troubled Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraMarriage is not always a bed of roses, in every relationship there are ups and downs. Relationships are complicated and you have to deal with it when yours is going through tough times. Although the number of divorce is growing, always remember that divorce is not the only option. Saving a ...
Views: 4764(2 votes) - Discover How to Avoid Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraRelationship means a lot of work to make it stronger and last for years. It is sad that divorce is always an option for couples when things are getting complicated in their relationship. Although divorce is a painful reality experienced by most couples, of course, if you know how to avoid ...
Views: 3009(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Man Interested in the Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraDo you find it hard to keep the relationship with your man and afraid that you are losing the connection with him? Keeping a relationship is hard but if you really love your man, it is important to put an effort to find out what do men want and how to keep your man interested. Love him. Of ...
Views: 3734(1 vote) - Are You Married Single? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Sammy MaloofI have the absolute privilege of being a speaker and it is truly a privilege. It is also very rewarding to be able to help people. I want to share one of my topics with you. In my travels I come across numerous people who are having challenges in their relationships. Here is an excerpt from my ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - How to Help Your Spouse Stop Cheating - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Angie LewisThe principles in this article can be used for the cheating spouse as well as for the loved one of an unfaithful spouse. People cheat because they lack the spiritual Christ in their life. Unfaithfulness has to do with still living for self instead of for our Creator. Put these principles to ...
Views: 2061 - Win Your Love Back and Save Your Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraLove and relationships as they say are very complicated. There are a lot of unavoidable circumstances that revolves around a relationship and sometimes you have to part ways with the one you truly love temporarily or permanently. Of course if you truly love the person you do not want a permanent ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - How to Deal with a Cold Man and Bring His Love Back - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraIn a relationship couples usually share feelings, interest and love with each other. When men start to get cold, distant and uninterested with the relationship; women may feel uneasy, bothered and confused. Women should know how to deal with a cold man to bring his love back. He may stop ...
Views: 6442(2 votes) - Marriage takes Four! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Steve BeamanMarriage takes four! We all know that marriage starts off with two individuals who fall in love, and therefore wish to spend their lives together. All too often though, these marriages end with a breakup. Why? Why is it that two people who seemingly have so much in common, end up in a ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Beware the Enemies of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Rachel MohebanNo matter how much you really want and need to get your point across to your partner, there are a number of methods of communication that are strictly off limits. Using them will get you nowhere productive. These methods include, but are not limited to the ...
Views: 2290 - What To Do Right Now To Keep Your Spouse From Leaving You and To Build A Better Life Together. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Peggy FergusonWhat if you were called into your boss's office and told that s/he was thinking about letting you go, that you were not fulfilling your job responsibilities, and that you were holding the company back rather than helping the company grow and prosper? Yes, you might be shocked or stunned. You ...
Views: 3249 - Falling Out of Love - Should We Pack It In? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Peggy FergusonOften when a couple comes in for couple’s counseling, one of the partners is stating that s/he has fallen out of love with the other partner. Sometimes they both feel that way, but usually it is just one spouse verbalizing this. When you are feeling this way, it is common to question whether ...
Views: 2387 - How To Move On From A Bad Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt has to end... No matter how painful it is, that time is now. Breaking up is never easy. Deciding to end a relationship, no matter how imperfect it is, will always be emotionally and mentally traumatic. In spite of the imperfections, you did share wonderful and intimate times together. Like ...
Views: 1617 - Are You Fully Present in Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Nancy Wasson"Presence is more than just being there," states Malcolm S.Forbes. How true! Have you ever been talking with someone and felt that they were miles away even though they were sitting next to you? They might have appeared to be listening, but you could sense that they weren’t really mentally ...
Views: 2430 - Delivering Best Man Toasts - You Need To Get This Right - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from john reeceThe wedding reception is the place where the best man is required to deliver his well-prepared best man toasts and speech. Too often, guys who are given this role often find themselves anxious, not really knowing how to come up with a perfect wedding toast speech. The task may give some men ...
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