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- Letting Go of a Bad Marriage or Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeHaving worked with thousands of relationships, I have a few tips for those of you want to cut your losses and leave a bad one. First of all, let's dispense with the notion of immediate "friendship." If you've been struggling with a destructive relationship, then you're going to need more ...
Views: 3897(1 vote) - Living a Happily Unbalanced Life for Professionals - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ashley ArnIn today's society, we're constantly reminded of the importance of learning to balance life and work. Most of us grew up believing that true success included a high-powered and high-paying career, a wonderful and loving relationship, perfect, adorable children, a big beautiful house, expensive ...
Views: 530(1 vote) - Love vs. Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Tapiwa ChitembureLove and attraction are some of the most confused and misunderstood human emotions when it comes to relationships. You may have experienced deep unexplained feelings for another at some point in your life, but things did not turn out as you had hoped. What happened? You may have also been ...
Views: 937(5 votes) - Marriage Advice For Newlyweds - The Honeymoon Period and Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Liam HamerThe general consensus among society seems to be that newlyweds are pretty much all blissfully happy, enjoying their newly formed union. It's also often thought that this 'honeymoon period' is only temporary, and in actual fact is somewhat exaggerated and candy coated. While there are no official ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - Marriage Education - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Yehuda AyalonWhy is Marriage Education necessary and valuable? By Yehuda Ayalon A loving marriage relationship is probably the most important source of happiness and success. Investing time, money and effort to make your marriage happy is one of your best investments in your life. Young couples ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Marriage Goals What are They, Why You Need Them, and How They can Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Raychel ChumleyMarriage goals are vital to healthy relationships. But, most couples don’t even realize they need them. I want to share with you some examples of great goals to have, why you should even bother, and how goals can improve your relationship. When most people think about the word “Goals” they ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Marriage Issues - Self Centeredness - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Rhonda NeelyDoes your spouse think "Its all about him/her"? Philippians 2:3-4 ~ Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out for not his own interest, but also for interest of others. If your ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Marriage Preparation Courses Are a Blessing in Disguise - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from robin williamsHaving a strong foundation for your married life is determinant in the way you lead your life and also sets the tone for a happy family bonding when eventually you have children. Marriage preparation courses are becoming ever so popular these days because of the huge benefits they provide in ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Marriage – Does it really Work? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Sawyer SaltonWhen it comes to marriage today, the question many people ask is whether the institution works. This is because of the many separation cases and divorce cases that the society faces on a daily basis in that most people have lost all hope of the unions to work. Most people today would rather have ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Marriage, A Promise To Grow. - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Teal ScottMarriage is not just the act of two people who love each other making their relationship public and permanent. Marriage is the promise of two people to enter into a bond (with the intention that it will last until death) which will constantly require growth from both parties in order to stay ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Mental Landscaping for Effective Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dan OhlerRecently, we traveled to Southern Alberta to visit with Carol’s side of the family. Are they in-laws, out-laws, or maybe some of both? Regardless, I love them all. As we approached our destination, we chatted about our expectations of how the landscape would look, based upon our memories. ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Millionaire Dating: How to filter out pretenders from contenders? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Eileen ParksTo some ladies, a rich man or wealthy guy is the final aim they are seeking of, and they've spent lots of energy and efforts in searching a successful upscale guy around the world. What do you think of the result? Yes, most of them failed, and the reason can not be more simple: there are so many ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Misguided Hope in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce Kaye"Love is the most powerful force in the universe." Most of us actually believe that, if love is strong enough, it will create a healthy relationship in addition to changing the course of rivers and moving mountains. Forgive my indulgence in cynicism but the parallel is appropriate. For some ...
Views: 2270(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: 1294(2 votes) - My Wife Fell Out of Love With Me – Does This Mean Your Marriage Is Now Doomed? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jason NelsonAlright, so you’re saying my wife fell out of love with me, and you’re hurting. It does hurt, I know that. You’re feeling like your world is falling apart. You’re wondering how you’re ever going to be able to live without her again. You’re even wondering what you could have, or should ...
Views: 9569(1 vote) - Negotiating for Space in Relationships and Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce Kaye"I need some space!" is a familiar expression to most of us, either from the giving or receiving end. I suspect that more women have heard this expression from men than vice-versa. This is probably because more men adopt the evader role in the pursuer-evader dance of boundary-troubled ...
Views: 1604(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: 5473(1 vote) - Political Differences in a Family - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Diana Weiss-WisdomPolitical Differences in A Family Dear Dr. Diana, The dreaded political season is here. I put it that way because my husband and I get along well for the most part until politics are involved. It’s amazing that two people with such different opinions get on as well as we do. But things ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Qualities To Look For In Your Life Partner - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Nicky DavisQualities To Look For In Your Life Partner -7 Important Once To Consider Though, it is important to be clear about what physical traits you desire; a relationship can be sustained only if the person you choose has the right qualities and not the right looks alone. So, think carefully about ...
Views: 2906(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: 792(2 votes) - Recipe For Good Relationships - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonA good relationship does not hinge upon a single key factor. Rather, a good relationship requires a cocktail of ingredients that blend together in the same manner as a good recipe. Like recipes there can be variations made to the balance of ingredients that have the ability to either enhance ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Relating With Love - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaWhy do relationship counselors, speakers and authors say repeatedly that your relationship depends on how well you communicate with each other? Because marriage is a partnership and to create teamwork, you need to keep each other informed, and keep yourself aware of your partner’s ideas, wants ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - Remain in Love While Experiencing Different Moods - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumJohn had a disappointing day at the office -- he lost a key account. His partner Jane had a fantastic day at the office -- her boss loved her presentation. After their commutes home, John and Jane sit down to dinner. John is still feeling down about this day, whereas Jane is happy and ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Resolution 4: Strengthen My Relationship With My Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday I am moving into a new category of resolution: Strengthening Relationships. With an endless list of ways to strengthen the relationships that I have with my spouse, children and friends, I decided that I need to focus on only a few at a time to have a greater probability of ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - Rule 2 for Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Lee BaucomHowever it happened, you find yourself in the middle of a marriage crisis. You may not have even seen it coming. Maybe you did, but you were pretending not to notice. Or maybe you saw it coming, but couldn't do anything about it. Your first reaction is likely shock. You feel that ...
Views: 2345(1 vote) - Running Away From the Wedding - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Daryl CampbellAs professional basketball player Richard Jefferson could probably tell you, it's not something that just happens in the movies. Jefferson was in the news but mostly for what took place off the court. Jefferson and his fiance Kesha Ni Cole Nichols had been engaged for about two years and ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Save My Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferCouples having marriage problems want simple save my marriage advice that they can implement quickly. They want a neatly packaged marriage miracle. The problem with that is most marriages in trouble need more than a quick fix. A band aid fix will not work in most cases. Most marriages ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - 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: 855(4 votes) - Save Your Marriage: End Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Lee Baucom“What can I do?,” cried Sharon, “I can’t do anything! I don’t even know where to start! I want to save my marriage, but he refuses to even think about it.” And with that, Sharon launched into a discussion that lasted at least 25 minutes, telling me why nothing could be done, why her marriage ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Saving Your Marriage from an Affair - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jay LindsayKathy found me on line and called me from her home in Atlanta. The night before, her husband Jim, a corporate executive, had confessed that he had recently ended an eight-month affair with his administrative assistant. Kathy was devastated, but she wanted to save her marriage. Now she was ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - Second Marriage Jitters - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom My boyfriend and I are both divorced with children. We want to get married but we’re nervous about how to make it work. We both had terrible marriages the first go around. Now things will be even more challenging with the ...
Views: 4440(2 votes) - Setting Boundaries and Saying No - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Tina TessinaKnowing how to set appropriate boundaries can make the difference in whether or not your relationship succeeds. The topic frequently comes up in my counseling office, and most people think boundaries are set by telling other people what the limits are. But boundaries are really something you ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - So Your Spouse Is Cheating on You - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from nancy traversYou’ve seen all the signs. All the sudden he’s working out when you could barely get him to walk to the end of the driveway to pick up the newspaper. He seems emotionally and sexually withdrawn when he used to want sex all the time. He’s constantly on his computer or cell phone and he’s guarding ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - 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: 2903(1 vote) - Solve Relationship Problems The Inner Way - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bob LancerEven great relationships have problems. Sooner or later, even if you find your soulmate and marry him or her, marital issues are BOUND to arise. As hard as we work to resolve our relationship issues, though, we usually feel stuck in them. Even if you attend the very best marriage ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Solving Marriage Problems With Effective Communication - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sharon Wells-AckermansMarriage problems are as old as marriage itself. How we deal with problems has changed over the centuries, though. Once we were stuck in a marriage no matter what and people stayed for a lifetime, through abuse and unhappiness. Now, it seems, the pendulum has swung the other way and we are often ...
Views: 1025(3 votes) - Solving Your Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Thompson MercadoAre the problems between you and your partner cropping up? Do you think your marriage is on rocks? Do you fear that your marriage might also face an unsuccessful fate? As a concerned and loving partner you should be worried about the frequent fights and arguments. This is a common problem these ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - Some Thoughts on Relationships – Part II - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Michelle MorandI discovered that I had a piece of work to do on expressing genuine love and affection when I’m angry or hurt – I would go into my ego and get into some all or nothing thinking where I couldn’t give my partner a real warm hug for example when I was feeling hurt or angry. It would take me a ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Stages of a relationship and marriage - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Dia ThabetStages of a relationship and marriage What are the stages that couples go through in their marriage and relationship? How can you deal with the arguments that occur in a marriage and a relationship? In every relationship and every marriage, couples go through stages of a relationship and ...
Views: 1274(4 votes) - Staying in an Unsatisfying Relationship Rather than Leaving: The Reasons & the Options - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction If you feel stuck in an unsatisfying relationship but do not dare to leave, “excusing” your stay with various justifications and rationalizations, try to understand what stands in your way from making a change in your situation. You will then be able to make a clear decision ...
Views: 3952(1 vote) - Steps For Absolute Honesty – Honestly - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerDefinition of Honest: truthful; trustworthy; genuine; open Soooo, are you an honest person? Your response is likely, “Yes.” However, if we look deeper in our lives, we may find our response is not totally true. And if we are really honest with ourselves, we may find that our lack of ...
Views: 2296(1 vote) - Stop Being Right and Start Being Happy - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyStop for a moment and think back about the last time you argued with somebody. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an argument you had with your spouse - It can be with anyone. About anything. Ok, now ask yourself the following question: Why were you and that other person arguing? The ...
Views: 1597(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: 1052(1 vote) - Survive His Affair: Steps To Take When The SOB Cheats On You - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferBoom! It hits you hard and rips out your heart. The love of your life has been cheating on you with another woman. That dirty SOB of a husband has done a lot of things over the years to make you angry, but nothing he has done in the past even remotely compares to this. His affair has violated ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Talking To A Marriage Counselor To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Deborah LindstromMarriage is a serious business. To do well, you have to be matured and understand what you're getting involved in. Knowing that in a marriage, two very different individual come together. There's usually the difference in background, perspective and other issues. All these need to be married ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - The Best Way To Save My Relationship: Tips Please - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Deborah LindstromIn a relationship scenario, both parties- the hubby and the better half need to think more of the relationship than thinking more about on their own. A collaboration during which there's an interweaving of passions and sacrifices should be devised for by both parties. It is from joint ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - The Desire to be a Wife - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Aps SantosIt is feels good to be a wife. Every woman is excited to settle down and only if you have a husband who sees everything beautiful in you like a landscape painting artist who gets more obsessed in his master pieces each day. A woman knows when she is being adored. All the more a woman ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - The Effects of Domestic Violence - The Uncertain Future - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Daryl CampbellOne of the effects of domestic violence is illustrated in studies done by organizations like the Coalition for Battered Women. It is believed that when a woman attempts to leave a violent relationship the risk to her increases by a startling seventy five percent. Why? As the Coalition's ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - The Essence of a Better Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ray Kadkhodaian,CAC,LCPC,CADC,PsyD & Jean Kadkhodaian,MA,CH,Rev.If there is anything I have learned in my own life and the lives of those I have helped, it is that we are all here to create a better relationship with all those around us as we individually experience our own joys, sorrows and overall discoveries. It is in our attempt to share these ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - The Four Basics of Deciding to Stay Married or Get Divorced - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from John KuypersI feel prompted by the Holy Spirit to reach out to both of you. My intention in this note is to summarize the basics of deciding to say married or get divorced – what’s going, what your choices are and where things can go for you. Basic #1. You both appear to have concluded the status quo ...
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