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- Advantages of Premarital Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Julie ColemanThe term "premarital counseling" is a bit of a misnomer. The main object is to teach relationship skills and help give the couple tools to get through difficulties in their upcoming marriage. People use the term "premarital counseling", but it's not so much helping solve specific problems that a ...
Views: 3074(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Receive More Appreciation, Love and Passion in Your Love Relationship or Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsAmanda feels unloved and under-appreciated in her love relationship. She's dated Jeff for 2 years now and she's starting to wonder what she's doing in this passion-less relationship. To Amanda, it seems that Jeff is more willing to spend a weekend fixing her broken toilet, than he is to ...
Views: 3065(1 vote) - Tips in How To Save A Marriage After An Affair! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jessica AndrewsOne thing to bear in mind is that no matter how bleak your emotional landscape is right now, you do not have to resort to divorce. There are different tips for either of you depending on if you're the spouse who was cheated on or the one who conducted the cheating, the help for how to save a ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Money Matters - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2010 from Rachel MohebanMoney may make the world go ‘round, but issues concerning money can put a real damper on a relationship if not handled well. Whether you have a lot or a little, there’s bound to be some disagreement, somewhere along the way, as to how your income is best to be spent or saved. If you are ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - 10 Tips for A Passionate Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Kristen BakerThere he is, that guy you had been admiring for some time now. Will he ever notice you? You have to let him know you are there. If not you tell his pal that you would like to meet him for a drink. The butterflies are flying around in your belly, you turn your head for a moment and turn back ...
Views: 4298(2 votes) - Marriage Problem Advice - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Rahela VukusicGreetings, Did you know that love does NOT conquer all? You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry" or undying love for each other will keep them together forever. However, with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, it’s obvious that this ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - The R’s of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Rebecca JorgensenDid you ever wonder how happy marriages are created? Some people just seem to be in sync with another and really in love. Abigail and Eric are a couple who are obviously happy with each other. Still, at times, in order not to hurt each other feelings, they backed away and didn’t share hurt ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Relationship Differences - What We Can Learn From Each Other - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Shela DeanOne 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 ...
Views: 1909 - What is a Covenant Marriage? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriThere are 3 levels of agreement. The first level is the lightest and most casual which we will call an agreement. An agreement is a simple commitment between two people, such as making an appointment to go to lunch next Friday at a certain restaurant. The next level of agreement is a ...
Views: 3798 - Fear Factor or Face the Facts - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from LeAnna BennWill I let fear keep me away from discussing sexual self control with my teen? Such a short word, sex really is a complex topic to discuss. It has frightened parents, schools, government and relationships. The fear, it can really make or break you when action is needed. So, how to manage ...
Views: 1966(3 votes) - “Wow- I thought you two were Newlyweds!” - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Sam and Julie Thompson“Wow- I thought you two were Newlyweds!” How often do you and your mate hear this? If you’re like most of us, probably not very often, (unless you are, of course, newly wed). But what would it be like to have that ‘spark’ again? Why is it so easy to recognize newlyweds, anyway? What is it ...
Views: 2014 - Time to Have the Talk - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Rachel MohebanIf you’ve been seeing each other seriously for a long time, have the talk. If you’re in a committed, long-term relationship, you must have the talk – the gender roles talk. Did you grow up as a fixture in a Leave it to Beaver rerun or did you hear Free to Be You and Me over and over and ...
Views: 1200(4 votes) - When A Couple Chooses a Wedding Venue - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Justin Davis“Here comes the bride, all dressed in white” is a very common phrase we hear about weddings and while it's always delightful to hear about people who are about to be wed, we can only imagine the preparations they're making. Of course, a big chunk of this preparation will have something to do ...
Views: 796 - Can You Use the Law of Attraction to Get Rid of Relationship Woes? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsThere are many books, dvds, articles, lectures, courses and more about the Law of Attraction. You can learn how to use the Law of Attraction (LOA) to create more wealth, better health, a new car, a great job and, yes, a passionate love relationship or marriage. But here's the big ...
Views: 4625(6 votes) - Putting A Stop To Jealousy Problems - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe problem with jealousy problems is that it can eat you up inside until it paralyzes you and destroy your relationship. I remember my classmate in college, Hannah, she would call me at 1 am in the morning just to pass by her boyfriends house to check if his really in and if the light in his ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Getting Through The First Year Death Anniversary Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDeath of a loved one is the worst thing that can happen to anyone. It is synonymous with devastation. No matter what the cause of is you will never be ready for it. If you are one of those people who have experienced this then you know what I mean that each day the pain of grief and bereavement ...
Views: 3120(1 vote) - Living After Death: Loss Of A Spouse - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen the angel of death arrives in your family, there is no way of stopping it. When it comes and takes the life of your spouse, you have no choice but to cope with it. Easier said than done because part of you went to the grave with your spouse. The pain is excruciatingly paralyzing, you ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Paul BrickhillRelationship counseling can and generally is a time consuming process. It’s important to realize as a counselor that the important thing that he or she brings to the table is objectivity and it’s a must to avoid pushing the counselors own beliefs and prejudices on the couple who wish to be ...
Views: 959(2 votes) - Three Speedy Tricks for Funny Best Man Speeches - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Steven RobbinsWedding ceremonies are usually indeed sincere occasions. On the other hand, aside from a particular degree of solemnity needed in the ceremony, it is also said to be a joyous and joyful celebration. This is why the best men in weddings offer some of the burden of creating the event a little ...
Views: 3370(2 votes) - How Sleepless Nights Are Destroying Marriages - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dana OblemanI am not a marriage counselor, nor do I pretend to be, but everyday I receive letters from parents all over the world telling me how I have saved their marriage. These letters come mainly from mothers, and some fathers, who say that they were spending no time together, were fighting all night, ...
Views: 2297(3 votes) - Real People Schedule Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Rachel MohebanFor many busy couples, intimacy is unfortunately an issue that gets pushed aside. Really, nobody’s checking up on it (we hope), and you don’t normally have a deadline on it or any of the other checks and balances that are involved in many other sectors of your lives. Still, intimacy is an ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Relationship Advice for Men (and the Women Who Love Them): How to be Open to Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Richard NicastroHave you ever related to your spouse/partner in a totally non-defensive, emotionally open way? If you have, in that moment you and your spouse/partner were vulnerable and receptive to each other’s emotional needs/experiences. To do this, you were able to free yourself from the emotional ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - The ONE Major Cause of Relationship Problems! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat if there really is ONE major cause of relationship problems, one issue that if you address, would change everything? The good news and the bad news is - there is!The good news is that it makes it easier to understand why you might be having problems in your relationship.The bad news is that ...
Views: 4919(2 votes) - The Abc’s Of Marriage: Not A Child’s Play - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCommunication - if handled well it can give a lifetime’s worth of happiness. Needless to say it is essential to any kind of relationship. It can strengthen any bond, maintain a loving companionship and reconcile tarnished partnerships. It can also bridge long lost amity. On the other hand, if ...
Views: 729(2 votes) - Emotional Adultery: How Husbands and Wives Disrespect Each Other - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Angie LewisHow Husbands Disrespect Their Wives Husbands who stare at, or flirt with other women may not think they are being disrespectful, but it is very hurtful to their wives. The bible talks about this in detail about how a man is to love his wife. “Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loves the ...
Views: 8019(3 votes) - Making long distance relationships work - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from John SamuelsMany couples who find themselves in the midst of a long distance relationship find it quite challenging to work with. The main difficulty of course is the absence of physical closeness and intimacy, but there are several others aspects like communication gaps, mistrust and misunderstandings that ...
Views: 1265(5 votes) - ***Lie, Steal and Cheat Your Way to Love - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Okay, we admit it – our favorite new love-story movie is Leap Year (2010). We simply love the movie and have now watched it three times! The movie speaks to many of the research findings we have found over the three decades we have researched ...
Views: 5215(25 votes) - The Twilight Obsession and Its Effect on Marriages - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Laura M. BrothersonThe Twilight Fervor The Twilight fervor seems to be heating up again with the release of the next movie in the Twilight saga. What isn't being talked about though is its potentially negative effects on relationships. After seeing this disturbing Twilight parody music video, and hearing ...
Views: 8298(1 vote) - Summer's Romantic Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Rachel MohebanWelcome to summer! Okay, so it’s hot. We all know that. Make yourself some lemonade and USE the heat to your romantic advantage. Get creative – what did you enjoy, way-back-when, when you had more unstructured time available to you? So you need a jump start on this one? Well, here are ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Coping With Marriage After The Affair - 3 Essential Things To Learn - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from George FellowsMarriage after an affair is not easy and many married couples cannot find a way to bring back the spark o their marriage, the emotions that were hurt and the fact that most sane people have never even thought of going through such a terrible situation. You cannot find anyone at fault for ...
Views: 2286 - The Search for Perfection: From Marrying to Buying a House - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Sheryl Paul“Perfection is for the Gods; completeness and wholeness is the most humans can hope for.” – Marion Woodman One of the most common and pernicious beliefs among my engaged and newlywed clients is that they’re supposed to marry their perfect match. While they may be rationally aware that ...
Views: 1742 - Don’t Let The "Evil Eye" Wreck Your Marriage! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve been together – oh, it seems like forever. Anywhere from six months to umpteen years. And somewhere along the line you’ve developed the Evil Eye. You know the one. That critical look you cast on your Sweetheart, that has little sweet in it and even less heart, the look that says “How ...
Views: 4077(1 vote) - Relationships and Your Love Life--3 Dreadful, yet Very Common Reasons for Staying Together - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlmost everyone hopes and strives for a long-term relationship, but few are ever able to find and cement a mutually satisfying, compatible bond that lasts the rest of their lives. Those who place great importance on the fantasy of permanent, romantic bliss may see this as a tragedy, but we ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Stop, Look And Listen: Checklist Before Ending Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou wake up one morning looking at your partner and you don’t see him the way you see him before. You don’t understand- you don’t feel a thing for him. Not love, not care… not even hate.“This is bad” you thought- the love making is not as magical like it used to be and most of the time you can’t ...
Views: 3041(1 vote) - Overcoming Insecurity:stop Being Needy And Start Being Happy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you look at the mirror, do you like what you’re seeing? How often do you smile in a day, do you even remember to smile? Is it your hobby to gossip and talk about someone else’s flaws and imperfections? Does talking about the misery of other people makes you feel better about yourself? Are ...
Views: 5467(1 vote) - 7 Tips to Honor Your Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Geoff Farnsworth1. Begin by becoming aware of your boundaries. Take notice of your feelings. They are your inner messengers, your inner guidance system. When a boundary is crossed, there is a definite physiological response. If someone’s comments or actions make you uncomfortable, notice how you react ...
Views: 1896(3 votes) - Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteIn the movie Date Night, Tina Fey and Steve Carrell play a couple struggling to revive the romance of the early days of their relationship. When they confront this issue, they turn to fantasies as one way to re-ignite the spark. Steve confesses that his fantasy is to be with 3 other women, to ...
Views: 3779(2 votes) - Invisibly Obvious - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Sally MarksHave you ever looked for something only to find out it was right in front of you the whole time? It amazes me how things can be so elusive, yet so obvious. I had yet another example of this phenomenon when a friend was helping me with the manuscript of my book. I have looked through this ...
Views: 2290(2 votes) - Save a Marriage - Reasons For Divorce and How to Stop it Dead in Its Tracks! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Ryan DiedrichNot knowing where to turn when you marriage is on the brink of failure is a horrible feeling. The sleepless nights, the stress at home, and the pure anxiety are all very common and you are not alone. There is a 50% that you and your spouse will end up in divorce, especially if you live in the ...
Views: 2847 - Saving A Marriage After An Affair - One Important Thing You Should Do! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from George FellowsIf you are saving marriage after infidelity you know you you would be encountering a hard battle not only with your partner but within yourself and with society in totality. Trust that is lost and the betrayal and hurt of an affair mean that many people soon get tired of each other and divorce ...
Views: 1020 - The Women In Love Stories - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Dale SadlerA few weeks ago I wrote an article about what men could learn from heroes in the romance novels their wives love so much. Read the article, “Living Your Own Love Story” here. Well, what can women learn from the main female characters in these stories? In her book, Writing the Great American ...
Views: 1127 - 7 Steps to Marriage Reconciliation - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Michael and Wanda CollinsHere are 7 steps to marriage reconciliation that will prayerfully put you and your spouse back on the right track. 1. Swallow Your Pride - The Bible says, pride comes before the fall. That means pride will always lead to your destruction. In this case, the destruction of your marriage. So ...
Views: 9636(2 votes) - Prenup Agreement - Legal & Financial Issues - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Shela DeanThe laws and regulations that govern our life are staggeringly complex. No one, not even an attorney, can know them all. But, like it or not, your marriage is subject to a myriad of rules and restrictions imposed upon it by the jurisdiction(s) in which you live, beginning with whether you ...
Views: 1377 - How good is your relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Carol PageHow good is your relationship? When John Gray wrote Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus in 1992, it fast became a ‘must have’ for anyone seriously interested in understanding how to communicate with the opposite sex. 18 years on and it is as relevant today as it was then. Which of us, ...
Views: 1432 - Children- The True Victim Of Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe family is the basic unit of society and every care should be taken to preserve it by the state, church and the family itself. However, if counseling and reconciliation cannot solve the conflict within the family, divorce maybe seen as the best solution. To couples with kids however the ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Marriage And Depression: Falling Into The Abyss - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAs if marriage is not hard enough to deal with, you are faced with a new challenge, coping with your spouses’ depression. When depression sets in the marriage, it takes everything down with it. Sexual intimacy, emotional binding and closeness disappear. You are weighed down with all the ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - ***The 5 Things You Should NEVER Say to Your Spouse - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Just as important as saying the right thing to the one you love is to avoid saying statements that have the potential to destroy the foundation of the relationship. Saying just one wrong thing can negate an entire day of good statements and actions. ...
Views: 9241(34 votes) - My Husband Doesn't Listen to a Word I Say - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from linda lipshutzMy Husband Doesn’t Listen to A Word I Say!! By Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Sherry K. writes: “No matter what I do, I just can’t get through to my husband. He’s in his own world and completely tunes me out. I don’t have any trouble getting along with anyone else, but somehow Ted always blows ...
Views: 6160 - ***Are You Caring or Caretaking? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Margaret PaulCaring = giving to another from love, for the joy of it - as a free gift Caretaking = giving to get love, giving with an agenda attached, giving yourself upEven though the actions of caring and the actions of caretaking might look exactly the same, the intention is totally different, so the ...
Views: 5131(3 votes) - Popping the Question: A Guide to Wedding Proposals - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Cherie JohnsonThe time has come -- you're ready to ask your best girl to marry you and make it official. Unfortunately, Hollywood has brainwashed us all into thinking that popping the question has to be over-the-top and perhaps even expensive. Yes, it would seem that most of us girls want elaborate wedding ...
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