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- Relationship Fitness - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Susan DerryJust as muscles atrophy, or shrink and weaken, with lack of use relationships atrophy when the actions required to keep them strong are neglected. Most people understand that if you want to keep your body fit and healthy then you have to exercise fairly consistently. We do not gain strength or ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Rules of Engagement for Adult Time-Outs - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixWhy Do We Need Time-Outs? When your heart rate gets above about 100 beats per minute we as humans loose the capacity to think rationally with some exceptions: Athletes, soldiers, doctors, police, firefighters and the like are trained to handle situations where they have to function in high ...
Views: 5899(2 votes) - 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: 4839(2 votes) - Struggle In Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are in a relationship we often have a hard time seeing the bigger picture, for under all the emotions and thoughts is the purpose for you being together. We are brought together with another person to find balance and love, not struggle, resentment, and confusion. Often we let the parts ...
Views: 753(2 votes) - The Three 'Magic' Questions To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Greg BakerFor years, as a Pastor and counselor, I've had to figure out how to save someone's marriage. Here is a short formula that I use to find out where the problems may truly lie, and knowing them, I can recommend a plan on what needs to be done to fix the broken relationship. You can follow it for ...
Views: 5897(2 votes) - The Ultimate Solution To Stop Your Divorce - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Olivia PeterIf your marriage is in crisis and you or your spouse are thinking that a divorce is your solely option, you would like to realize that it doesn't invariably have to be. To stop marriage divorce it's very important that you understand that what looks not possible, hopeless, and irreconcilable ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - Three Most Important Phases To Recovering From Affair - Fixing A Relationship After Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Brenda StewartThe best way to recovering from affair is to have a predetermined plan so you can follow right from the beginning. Knowing what to do and more importantly when to do it is the key to rebuilding your relationship on a stronger foundation. Basically you need a good step by step plan that you can ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Top 5 Infidelity Signs To Know If Your Boyfriend - Husband Is Cheating - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Brenda StewartIf you are convinced that your husband is cheating on you, the first thing you should do is to think about what made him act like that. Maybe it was because your behavior, daily problems, the fact that you are together for some years now and monotony began to emerge or maybe working in excess or ...
Views: 2061(2 votes) - Various Stages of Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisEveryone has different versions of what stages of relationships should be. Some people commonly engage in relationships that include stalking and restraining orders, while others engage in relationships that involve intense passion and marriage the next day. These are considered unhealthy stages ...
Views: 1022(2 votes) - What Is Your Relationship Climate? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Susan DerryIntentionally or not, you have created a relationship climate for all of your relationships. The quality of those relationships has a lot to do with this climate. Relationship climate has little to do with the exact words that you speak or the things that you do. You can say or do the exact same ...
Views: 6480(4 votes) - What To Do When Your Husband Is Having An Affair - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Brenda StewartRebuilding a marriage after an affair is a very daunting task that need a lot of efforts from both partners. Even if your husband cheated on you if you really want to rebuild your marriage then you have to understand that this process can only be done in two. If you don't know what to do when ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - What’s Scary About Being in a Relationship? Part 1 - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownWhat’s scary about being in a relationship? I’ll tell you! There are many things we hear from our friends, we see in the news, on TV, or in the latest movies such as “Why Did I Get Married?” AND despite the age-old myth of “you live happily ever after... in bliss,” being in a relationship ...
Views: 1466(12 votes) - Why People Have Marital Affairs - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Peggy FergusonWhy, when most people believe in monogamous marriages, and that affairs are "wrong", are so many couples struggling to recover from infidelity? Most people do not intend to have an affair and most couples never would have believed that it would happen to them. Affairs happen in the marriages of ...
Views: 2549(2 votes) - Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetDr. Linet has extensive experience and expertise in the problem of abuse in its various forms. Most people are more familiar with the concept of physical abuse than they are of nonphysical abuse. The terms, nonphysical abuse, relationship abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and ... Dr. Linet ...
Views: 1762(7 votes) - Transitions: The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Sheryl PaulTransitions provide continual opportunities to practice the art of the letting go. At each new threshold, the task is to let go of the old lifestyle, identity, and belief systems that are no longer serving us so that we can gracefully move into the new stage. The adolescent lets go of childhood. ...
Views: 4946(24 votes) - 3 Ways Your Self-Esteem May Be Sabotaging Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Rhonda Rabow3 Ways your self-esteem may be sabotaging your relationship When we think of relationships, we normally think of how our partner is treating us, whether we are happy and having our needs met. We tend to weigh the pros and cons of the relationship and then decide if it is working out or ...
Views: 3948(5 votes) - Humility - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Radomir SamardzicThis is what the dictionary says about what we mean by Humility: humility |(h)yo??milit?| noun a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. But is this really enough to grasp the whole importance humility plays, or does NOT play in our lives? Is being humble a positive or ...
Views: 4235(5 votes) - Love, Love, Love - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Tiger ToddThere's nothing you can do that can't be done. Nothing you can sing that can't be sung. Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game It's easy. There's nothing you can make that can't be made. No one you can save that can't be saved. Nothing you can do but you can learn how ...
Views: 1500(5 votes) - Marriage Advice: Want to build a stronger marriage? Watch your mouth! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Richard NicastroHere is my marriage advice to all couples: If you want to strengthen your marriage or relationship: Watch your mouth! Marriage help: It's all about the words we choose There's an old Bee Gees song that says, "It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away." When you ...
Views: 1356(5 votes) - Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Michael FehlauerBy Michael Fehlauer 1. Identify the core issues – The first step in saving your marriage is to make the distinction between the symptoms and the core issues. Only after the core issues are identified can you take the first step in repairing the relationship. There is a verse in the bible that ...
Views: 1555(5 votes) - Use Feng Shui to Enhance Relationships or Find Your Partner - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaI’m no philosopher but I am a good observer. And in my 15-years as a Feng Shui consultant, I have met many people anxious to find a loving partner and many more who are looking for ways to spice up their marriage. I remind my clients that love isn’t just a “feeling,” it’s an action. And Feng ...
Views: 1893(5 votes) - Creating Emotionally Safe Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Michael Fehlauer1. Safe relationships involve suspending judgment – I can’t begin to recount the times I’ve jumped to conclusions regarding my judgment of someone’s motives. Even though “what” someone has done is clear, “why” they did it is rarely as obvious. It takes time and patience to discover what is in ...
Views: 2683(11 votes) - *** Are You Running from Intimacy? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Richard NicastroIntimacy is the hallmark of a healthy marriage or relationship. But there may be powerful, unconscious forces at work that prevent you from developing a deep and meaningful connection with your partner. Many couples seek out marriage help, relationship advice and/or couples counseling because of ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - 3 Secrets to a Long, Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Mary Kay Cocharo“Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage!” Just a sensational headline? Incredibly, no! The latest in a number of marriages highlighted in the news over the past year tell the remarkable story of Mitchell and Mattie Atkins of West Philadelphia. Married on January 14th, 1930, they were ...
Views: 2192(3 votes) - 5 reasons marriages end in divorce - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Richard NicastroQ: "I'm getting married in a month and want to know why so many marriages end in divorce. What should I look out for? How can I prevent divorce?" ~Sandra, Houston TX A: Understanding why a marriage or relationship might fail can alert couples to their own unique relationship ...
Views: 2133(3 votes) - An Unhappy Marriage: How to Know When It's Really Over - by It's a fact. There are a lot of people who feel unhappy in their marriage. But the real question many of them are asking themselves is, how do I know when my marriage is really over?
Is it when your spouse says, "I don't love you anymore?" Is it after an affair takes place? How do you REALLY ...
Views: 81317(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: 1609(3 votes) - Delicately Detailed Bridal Gowns for Brides to Be - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Renee HellieBrides in search of their dream wedding dress have been turning to the Priscilla of Boston company for over 60 years. Founded by Priscilla Kiddler in 1945, the company is known for its timelessly elegant gowns that come in both classic and modern styles. Just one look at the intricate details of ...
Views: 897(3 votes) - Delightful Dresses for Fetching Flower Girls - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from john johnsonOne of the most adorable parts of any wedding is the moment when the teeny tiny flower girl begins her walk down the aisle. In a cute princess dress, she'll spread love and joy for the soon to be betrothed couple with flower petals, casting them left, then right, with a beaming smile and rosy ...
Views: 826(3 votes) - Dresses with That Touch of Class for the Mother of the Bride - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from john johnsonWhat is a tradition? The dictionary tells us that it is an inherited pattern of thought or action; a custom. The word comes from an old Latin verb that means “to hand over, deliver, entrust.” Traditions connect human beings to their ancestors and provide guidance and security to future ...
Views: 1024(3 votes) - 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: 1852(3 votes) - Enchanting Gowns for the Style Conscious Bride-To-Be - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from john johnsonEven an institution as traditional as marriage is not immune to changing styles and fashions. The rise in informal weddings over the last few years has had a profound effect on the traditional bridal gown. Now, it may be considered gauche to mention love and money in the same sentence, but there ...
Views: 695(3 votes) - HOW TO GET OVER YOUR PAST (AND PAST YOUR HURT) By Mort Fertel - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Mort FertelHas your spouse neglected you? Rejected you? Emotionally abused you? Are you struggling to get over the pain of an affair? If you're having marriage problems, the chances are good that you need to put some hurt behind you. It's one of the most common questions I get. "Mort, I want to ...
Views: 3303(3 votes) - How to Stay Happily Married - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Kara OhWill Smith was interviewed a while back and he talked about his reason for his successful marriage. He said there is no way that there won’t be really hard times in any marriage. If divorce is an option, then eventually, something will be difficult enough to bring down a marriage. For Will and ...
Views: 1641(3 votes) - Is it an affair? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Dana VinceThere is the obvious definition of an affair, having sex with someone other than your spouse. But are there different types of affairs? And now that we have the Internet, how does that add to the problem. One of the ways to define an affair is to ask the question, is what you are doing ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - Marriage: The Anticipated Birthday Gift - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterDo you remember what birthdays were like when you were a child? You anxiously awaited your birthday gifts so you could unwrap them. You didn't really know what to expect sometimes, but the excitement of getting that gift was well worth the wait. Your spouse is like that much anticipated birthday ...
Views: 1525(3 votes) - My Wife Left Me: Christian Advice - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Michael and Wanda CollinsThe phrase "My wife left me", has become a common phrase echoed in many Christian homes. While the phrase itself is grammatically small, the implications behind it are rather large. Why on earth would a Christian wife simply pack her belongings and walk out? Well, there are a number of reasons ...
Views: 6011(3 votes) - Parents in Love: How to Model a Loving Marriage for Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Jean TracyMarriage and parenting require modeling listening skills. When your partner speaks, do you listen, interrupt, or walk away? What do your children see? Look inside to find out what one successful couple did. Ed and Marilyn, married over 25 years, meet my husband, Jim, and me at a fancy ...
Views: 1103(3 votes) - Stop Thinking and Start Doing to Spice Up Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Ashley ArnIf you're like many long-term couples today, you've made mistakes which when managed, can actually spice up your relationship. These mistakes might have been big (forgetting an anniversary) or small (forgetting to pick up take-out for dinner). Mistakes are inevitable, and as unpleasant as the ...
Views: 747(3 votes) - The truth about marriage advice and why you should be skeptical - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Richard NicastroAny couples counselor will tell you that not all marriages or relationships are salvageable—despite my best efforts (and my pro-marriage and pro-commitment attitudes), some of the couples I've counseled will still make the painful decision to end their marriage or relationship. A sad fact is ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - Time is the Essence of Love - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Lisa OliverWhen we are in love, time seems to fly by as our world is governed by the next meeting, the next contact, the next kiss. The minutes take hours to pass when we are waiting to meet our loved ones after work; but pass by so quickly as we indulge in hour-long phone calls. Time has another ...
Views: 4188(3 votes) - Working On Your Relationship Alone - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Geoff FarnsworthAs the saying goes, it takes two to tango. It also takes two to make a couple. It takes two to make a relationship and, it follows, two to work on that relationship. But what happens when one person in a relationship doesn’t want to do the work—especially if that work means going to couples ...
Views: 1389(3 votes) - Bad Relationship = Opportunity for Growth - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan DerryLooking at any negative experiences in our lives as an opportunity for growth, rather than misfortune, will allow our lives to have an uphill rather than a downhill trend. When you use what you learned from a previous relationship to grow and mature you will be in a better position to form a new ...
Views: 1893(4 votes) - Can a Couple Make Their Relationship Work? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Andrew HunterA couple in a relationship are always both contributing to making the relationship thrive and flourish. If done properly, it won't even seem like work, but the most critical thing to keep in mind is that relationships grow and thrive only when both parties are involved. The responsibility for ...
Views: 2620(4 votes) - Helping the Alcoholic You Love to Total Sobriety - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Angie LewisTo help the alcoholic you love you first must help yourself. You will never be able to help the alcoholic until you help yourself. Alcohol addiction tends to involve everyone the alcoholic is in contact with on some kind of level. Those who are in the path of the alcoholic, usually a spouse, ...
Views: 3584(4 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: 2056(4 votes) - Is It REALLY Possible To Stop A Divorce? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Lee BaucomMarriage is a relationship of balance. . . and a balance that is easily upset these days. Unfortunately, the solution many people choose to deal with the situation is to divorce. I say "unfortunate" because the vast majority of people enter into getting a divorce with a very optimistic view of ...
Views: 2264(4 votes) - Should You Stay Married For Your Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamIt isn’t unusual to overhear conversations like this. One lady told another that she should NOT stay in her marriage for the sake of her children. She offered the usual: make yourself happy; why should you be punished to stay with that guy just because he fathered your children; over time the ...
Views: 4426(4 votes) - Three Ways to Bring Playfulness (Back) Into Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Shela DeanRemember when you and your sweetheart first met? You counted the minutes until you saw him again. You called just to hear her sweet voice. The air was alive with the snap, crackle & pop of sexual energy. You couldn't get enough of each other and you were always on your best behavior. It was easy ...
Views: 1603(4 votes) - Treat Problem, Not Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Treat Problem, Not Symptoms Q: I am in desperate need of some advice. I feel that my marriage is going downhill fast and I want to save it. Let me tell you the story. A couple of years ago, I accidentally found ...
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