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- Why Men Don’t Talk About Their Emotions or Attend Therapy… - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Martin Phillips-HingOf course it’s not completely true that men don’t attend therapy, however, women are more likely to attend therapy in greater numbers. According to Statistics Canada, there are also differences in the types of mental health disorders and addictions reported by men and women. Approximately 6% of ...
Views: 2277(1 vote) - Quality Time: How to Find More and Some Ideas on How to Use It - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe world moves at a tremendously fast pace. It’s virtually impossible to disconnect from work, social networks, media, news, even friends and family. Life is often an overload of emails, voice mails, instant messages, profiles, shows, kids activities, schedules, and the endless desire to know ...
Views: 787(2 votes) - Tips on Feeling More Secure in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondPity or genuine desire for connection? Watching Tom rapt in conversation with their guests made Roxy feel left out and unimportant. Almost as if he heard her wish, Tom asked her for her opinion of the movie they were all talking about. She could hardly speak. She didn’t want to be brought in ...
Views: 9637 - More Men Now See a Marriage Counselor - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldCall them SNAG’s – Sensitive New Age Guys or men that are genuinely trying to rescue an ailing relationship. Our practice now sees as many as 75% of males seeking counsel. So what has lead to this new revolution? Once upon a time, the first stages of a marriage breakdown saw the wife looking ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Emotional Arguments and Explosions - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Donald WallachI’ve been working with a lot of couples over the years. One of the most common concerns they bring up are arguments that get too aggressive. Spouses end up getting emotionally hurt, upset and angry. While conflicts are a given in relationships, you can dramatically improve how you argue and ...
Views: 1759(3 votes) - ***How Will I Know I Can Trust Him? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Here is an undeniable truth about life – actions speak louder than words! We know, you’ve heard this all before! But the truth is, you can, and must, judge a man by his actions and not by his words! Words are cheap. Actions mean everything! The ...
Views: 10770(39 votes) - Is Marriage an Outdated Concept? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from William BerryAccording to the most recent statistics, the divorce rate, often quoted (even by this author in psychology classes) as 50% of marriages, is actually closer to the low 40 percentile. (Divorce Rate: It's Not as High as You Think, By Dan Hurley, The New York Times, April 19, 2005). But that does ...
Views: 11723(3 votes) - Husband Instructed To Love Wife and Wife Instructed To Submit - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Angie LewisThis article is written for Christian marriages. God established marriage and God designed marriage and marriage was created for God’s purpose. We ought to manage our marriage His way, don’t you think? A Christian Marriage Must Have God at the Forefront! If you want to have a happy ...
Views: 1945(4 votes) - Our Ego's Deepest Need: Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergOur ego has a lot of needs. It wants to be safe, it wants to be comfortable, it wants to be stimulated. But most of all it just wants to be appreciated. Appreciation is the deepest need of our ego- deeper even than love (at least what the ego thinks of as love). The ego craves appreciation ...
Views: 9594(6 votes) - Stop Being Abusive in Your Marriage and Be Assertive Instead - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Angie LewisHow can we stop being abusive with our spouse and be assertive instead? It’s easy once we learn a few simple communication techniques. When we are frustrated, disappointed, stressed, or angry what happens? We use our emotions in negative ways with our spouse. This causes a chain reaction and ...
Views: 5497 - Couples and Money: Don’t Let Financial Stress Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Karen McCallFinancial fear is creating tremendous stress for many couples. Yet, money problems can actually help couples draw closer together, rather than tearing them apart. The “statistic” that money is the number one cause of divorce is absolutely false. While financial disagreements may be the ...
Views: 4131(2 votes) - ***Does Online Dating Lead To Marriage? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Oh, the times, they are a-changing! This refrain is from a very famous Peter, Paul, and Mary song. And the truth is, people are finding love in different ways than they did is year’s past. Online dating is a reality today. According to recent ...
Views: 7980(37 votes) - Who's The Driver?: How to Stop Fighting and Start Communicating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from John KuypersWho's The Driver? is an innovative communication method for solving power struggles for couples. Near and Far define two opposite styles of "driving" decisions in your marriage by using or NOT using your personal power and authority. Once understood, either person in the relationship can ...
Views: 1992(3 votes) - How To Improve Marriage And Slow Down Life At The Same Time - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEverywhere you look, things are moving at a fast pace. Hurry up is a common phrase. When I want something, I want it right now. “What? You mean I have to wait 45 seconds for the book I just bought to download? Where’d I put the number for my Internet provider, I need a faster connection!” The ...
Views: 1026(2 votes) - Steer Clear of Marital Depression - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWeddings are one of the most special and exciting events that can happen in anyone’s life. It is a very important occasion, for it is the beginning of a new chapter in a couple’s love story. But, there is one thing that goes unnoticed soon after the magical wedding and romantic honeymoon: ...
Views: 1042 - How to Date Your Husband - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyAfter a few years of marriage, a lot of people find they don’t have anything to talk about but who left their toenails under the couch, and what happened on Grey’s Anatomy. If you’re in a long-term relationship that’s lost its sizzle, now’s the time to figure out how to get that sizzle ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - Are You Crazy, or is He Cheating? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyThe weird hang-up calls. The erratic work hours. The stories that just don’t quite add up. You have the gnawing, sickly feeling that your man is cheating on you. But how do you know for sure? Finding signs of cheating is like pulling a stray piece of yarn in a pair of socks. It only takes one ...
Views: 1518(3 votes) - ***Great Marriages Require Unencumbered Time - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Make no mistake about it – great marriages require unencumbered time! You have read our musings about the fundamental predisposition of every human being to have time alone – to have time only to their private thoughts. In our book, Golden ...
Views: 3985(37 votes) - Will Your Fairy Tale End Happily? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from anne putOnce upon a time, there was a man and women who fell madly in love, married and lived happily ever after. A typical fairy tale, from beginning to end, correct? The part often left out is the part about raising a family. Think for a moment what would happen if this part were added to the story: ...
Views: 1246(5 votes) - ***The All Star Game and Summer Love - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There is something about the summer that encourages love. Maybe it’s the bright summer sun. It could be the warm summer breeze. Maybe it’s the refreshing summer water! Perhaps, it is the summer vacation. And isn’t the All Star Game played in the ...
Views: 3405(36 votes) - The Wheels on the Bus Again - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyHave you ever had strange experiences that turned into revelations? This week I had the chance on a rather interesting bus ride. This time the drivers did not change in the middle of the shift, but the adventure was equally as entertaining. On my way to deal with matters I decided to ...
Views: 2275(2 votes) - Social Allergies - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald Anthony“Ah-choo!” Springtime allergies begin to surface as the temperature becomes not just warm, but hot. We walk around for a period of time with itchy throats, red eyes, skin irritations and various other symptoms. In our relationships with others, we also may find that there are certain ...
Views: 2897(1 vote) - I Should Have Married A Mind Reader! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou barely make it through the door after a particularly “challenging” (oh how you hate that word) day at work, when your spouse thrusts the baby into your arms, aims the three year old in your general direction and cries on his or her way out the door, “Hon, you take them, I gotta go chill.” ...
Views: 1456 - Why Good Communication is More Important than Ever Now - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Patrick IwobiDo you talk to your partner? When is the last time you had a conversation about something more significant than what to have for dinner or who needs to pick up the kids after school? In most marriages, the answers are not going to be reassuring. We’ve all heard experts talk about the importance ...
Views: 1609(6 votes) - How Loving Yourself Can Help Your Marriage Overcome the Recession - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Patrick IwobiYou may have heard the old saying, “You can’t love someone else until you love yourself.” That old saying is true in many ways and is even more relevant when you are trying to save your marriage during a recession. If you can’t value yourself, you won’t be able to value the relationship you ...
Views: 789 - Perfect Couple, Imperfect Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCouples come in different shapes and sizes. There are power couples, the sporty ones, and the save-Mother-Earth ones. We also see a lot of young couples, often with a toddler in tow, and of course there are those who quietly sit in a park bench, holding hands—the old couple that never fails to ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - ***Married With Children: Jon and Kate Have It All Wrong - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Like us, we are sure many of you have been following the on-going saga surrounding the so-called “reality” show, Jon & Kate Plus Eight. Well, it seems like Jon and Kate are going to go their separate ways – divorce seems eminent. Ah, but ...
Views: 3174(33 votes) - ***Cheating On Your Spouse Is Not Okay! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. It appears that the Governor of South Carolina, Mark Sanford, has admitted to having an affair. His extramarital love affair with a woman from Argentina has again driven home the point that trust is at the heart of the most successful marriages, and ...
Views: 3247(43 votes) - Planning An Eco-Friendly Honeymoon - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Jason HennesseyThe environment is an important component in humanity. All the activities taking place happens in a certain context and that is the environment. Therefore there is need to protect the environment so that both human being and animals have a conducive place in which to grow. Global warming is one ...
Views: 795 - Why Stress is the Biggest Enemy of a Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Patrick IwobiWith the economy still going downhill, job security a thing of the past, and the financial future of most people looking uncertain, we need the strength and support of our spouses more than ever. Unfortunate, the same things that cause us to need one another the most can cause so much stress in ...
Views: 801 - After the Wedding: What to Expect During the First Year of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Lauri Allison LaBadieBy this time, most of us have probably attended at least one wedding this summer. I went to one last weekend, and my dear friends Lauri and Jeff, the co-owners of TherapyLinx.com, will be tying the knot in just a few weeks. That got me to thinking how these happy, glowing effervescent brides’ ...
Views: 10631(2 votes) - ***What to Say to the One You Love? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have learned lots of interesting and important lessons from the thousands of successfully married couples we have interviewed over the years – of that you can be sure. There is no question – the wisdom of these wonderful marriages humbles us when ...
Views: 5485(39 votes) - Four Seasons of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLet's talk about the four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Usually we think of marriage as a relationship with our partner but it can also be the state of marriage solely within us called "the inner marriage." The inner marriage is an intimate relationship with ourself. ...
Views: 1692(12 votes) - ***Should You Try To Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have said for many years, “Most marriages and relationships can be saved, but not all!” And our corollary has always been – “Most marriages and relationships are worth saving, but not all!” Here’s what we mean. In the case of abuse – sexual, ...
Views: 3623(30 votes) - The Four Seasons of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLet's talk about the four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Usually we think of marriage as a relationship with our partner but it can also be the state of marriage solely within us called "the inner marriage." The inner marriage is an intimate relationship with ourself. ...
Views: 1380(4 votes) - Beyond the Edwards Affair – What Elizabeth's Book Teaches Us - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Dr. Bonnie Eaker WeilIt's been almost a year since John Edwards revealed to the public that he had had an affair with the woman that produced his videos in preparation for his campaign launch, and now his wife has written a book about the whole thing. He came clean to his family before the scandal broke publicly and ...
Views: 1278 - Are You Ready for Marriage? - 7 Questions to Consider - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from James LeGrandHere are 7 questions to help you and your partner determine if you are ready for a lifetime commitment together. Some of these questions are about you as an individual. Others are about you as a couple. All of them can give you a clue towards your readiness for a decision that will absolutely ...
Views: 1475 - *** Relationships: The Dance of Victims and Perpetrators - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Margaret Paul"He is always blaming me for the bad things that happen in his life, and then he tells me it's my controlling him that is making him so angry. He yells at me and puts me down rather than deal with his own feelings. How can I get him to see that he is the one trying to control me? How can I ...
Views: 4019(6 votes) - Marital Harmony Despite Financial Woes - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergA perfect marriage would be free of financial controversy. But during this economic crisis, the reality is that couples need to learn new money management skills and face tough financial decisions – while at the same time making their relationship work. Not an easy task. When you use these five ...
Views: 1223 - Save Marriage: Appreciation, Respect, and Responsibility - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Angie LewisDo you often feel smothered in your marriage? Do you feel that your spouse is always watching what you are doing? Does your spouse nag, complain and demand things of you and it’s getting out of hand? Then this article is for you. It is not usually just one issue that leads up to divorce, ...
Views: 3851 - What Fo Men Really Want? Food, Sex, Laundry . . . - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a people, we've come a long way. We've cracked the human genome, crossed the seven seas, sent man to the moon and put Ryan Seacrest on TV. We've made technological and social advances (although the Seacrest thing is debatable). Well done us. But despite these advances, the relationship ...
Views: 1919 - Wife, Mother, Goddess: A Message to Men for Mother’s Day - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsShe’s the mother of your children, whether they’re still in diapers or already driving themselves to work. She might even be a grandmother. She’s your wife and your partner in the day-to-day management of your life, your family, your home, and maybe your business. Mother’s Day is an opportunity ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Addiction Recovery Tools: Why You Want to Learn to Forgive in Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough forgiveness is an important part of working through feelings, and thus, a tool of recovery and the healing process, it is an often neglected topic. People often erroneously equate forgiveness with forgetting. The best definition that I ever heard for forgiveness is simply "giving up ...
Views: 3667(2 votes) - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery: 14 Enabling Behaviors to Quit Now - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonFamily members, in their attempts to solve the problem of a loved one's addiction, try every thing they can think of, to turn the addict's life back around. They usually identify the problem incorrectly for a long time before it becomes obvious to them that addiction is the real problem. ...
Views: 4392(2 votes) - ***Infidelity is Not Okay and it is Not Forgivable! - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 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 more than 25 years and we know this – the best ...
Views: 5514(34 votes) - 7 Factors That Influence the Quality and Life-Span of Romantic Relationships and Marriage - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Ismini ApostoliWhen most adults embark upon a new romantic relationship, they do so with the best intentions in mind. Yet most romantic relationships usually fail within the first three months, others break down within the first year and some that last longer and even lead to marriage create more pain than ...
Views: 8118(3 votes) - Forgiveness and Acceptance - Keys to a Great Marriage - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Jonathan HuieIf you have lived in the same home for years, you probably have a lot of stuff stored away. However neatly packed, anything you haven't put to good use for more than a year is probably a burden rather than a blessing. In a similar way, you likely have old stuff tucked away in the corners of ...
Views: 2012(2 votes) - The Essence of Genuine Friendship in Marriage - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery expert, marriage counsellor or therapist have their own list of the qualities of a good marriage. There are two words, though, that has consistently stayed on almost every relationship advice, articles and columns about happy marriages: true friendship. Love and sex are equally important, ...
Views: 1190 - What to Say When You Propose Marriage: 5 Romantic Things To Say On Your Marriage Proposal - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Michael LeeYou have the ring in one hand and you’re down on bended knee. But do you know what to say when you propose marriage? “Will you marry me” just seems so abrupt. Everyone has their own way of proposing marriage. Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to think that you only have to pop the question. ...
Views: 9323(1 vote) - Relationship Advice: Play with Your Children to Enjoy Your Wife - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamA recent study by Salary.com, Inc determined that a stay at home mom’s salary would be (If they were paid compared to current professional salaries) $134,121 annually. L. contacted me for an Online Counseling relief and advice session. She had reached a point in her relationship with her husband ...
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