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- Inside the Mind of the Married Man: What Intimacy Means to Him - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from eHarmony MarriageIt’s not a surprise to any married woman that the word “intimacy” evokes a pretty strong reaction in men. Either they equate it with sex — always sure to elevate a man’s heart rate — or on some level they piece together that it might entail “sharing feelings,” “talking” or “emotionally ...
Views: 6912 - ***There is No Recovery from Infidelity - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 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 nearly 28 years and we know this – the best ...
Views: 6909(25 votes) - A BRIEF HISTORY OF RELATIONSHIPS FROM THE 70'S TO NOW - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Sandra CerenA Brief History Of Relationships From The 1970's To Now Sandra Levy Ceren, Ph.D In the last century divorce was less accepted and people stayed in ungratifying marriages for security. In the mid to late 1970's, a radical change occurred. Anti- discrimination laws allowed women to pursue ...
Views: 6905 - Everything I Do Is Wrong To My Wife: I Can't Do Anything Right In My Wife's Eyes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Henry JosephEverything I Do Is Wrong To My Wife: I Can't Do Anything Right In My Wife's Eyes When your wife isn't happy it will impact everything about your marriage. Once a woman starts to feel unsatisfied within her relationship with her husband, the entire dynamic between them begins to shift. Her ...
Views: 6876 - Dealing With A Miserable Wife: Wife Is Never Happy With Anything - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenDealing With A Miserable Wife: Wife Is Never Happy With Anything "She's always on my case about something," Sam complains to his buddy about his wife. To Sam, it seems as if his wife is never satisfied with anything that he says or does. She criticizes the way that he cares for their ...
Views: 6828 - Husband and Wife Relations - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Priyanka SharmaMarriage is the only relation where you fall in love every day with the same person. Communication is the basic need of any relation and so does of husband and wife relation. Communication creates bridge between two people. It builds up understanding between both. Bad communication and ...
Views: 6825(1 vote) - Is Your Spouse Low on Your List of Priorities? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Edie KayIn my work with couples, one of the most conflicting things I hear is, “my wife is the most important thing to me,” or “my marriage is definitely a priority,” yet, when we dig deep into a typical “day in the life” of these individuals, there is little or no time devoted at all to the partner ...
Views: 6788(1 vote) - Planning: Sample Wedding Budget Worksheet - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Robert RenoWhen forming your wedding budget, decide first how much to spend for the wedding, then how the expenses will be divided. If you search around, you will be able to find other sample wedding budgets and wedding budget worksheets. Paying for wedding expenses can be handled in a variety of ways. The ...
Views: 6761(2 votes) - Learn How To Heal After An Affair And Rebuild Your Self-Esteem Using These 3 Steps - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Brenda StewartKnowing how to heal after and affair is just like a gift to you and to others around you. After you found out that your spouse is cheating on you and details about the affair, your self-esteem has diminished and you don't believe in you anymore. But you have to know that the first most important ...
Views: 6756(1 vote) - 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: 6740(2 votes) - My Husband Forgot My Birthday: Husband Forgets Birthday Every Year - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from James Uadiale"My husband forgot my birthday!" Oh no. Any woman saying that isn't in a good place emotionally. How is it that we can live with a man for years, tend to his every need and he somehow can't remember the one day a year when we were born? It's exasperating, isn't it? You feel neglected and taken ...
Views: 6719 - Relationship Dimensions: Devotional Versus Transactional - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Andrew RobertsonRelationships take on many dimensions, areas defined by polar opposites that every person in a given relationship falls somewhere within. We commonly hear about needs versus wants, wherein an individual determines if what they desire is a need or a want, and how much of a need or want it is. ...
Views: 6714 - 8 Key Ingredients For a Successful Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Teal ScottMarriage is not just the act of two people making their relationship public and permanent. It is the promise which two people make to each other to enter into a bond which will constantly require growth from both parties in order to stay intact. For many reasons, marriage in this day and age is ...
Views: 6710(3 votes) - Tips for Coping with Marriage Separation - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Jessica AndrewsMarried couples can separate because of various reasons - each of them simple and yet at the same time very complicated. Whether your marital troubles were caused by long-term business travels, military service, or other relationship problems, the result is usually the same: separation. ...
Views: 6707(3 votes) - Relationship Advice from Rori Raye - Stop the Negativity Before it Ruins Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Sarah MichaelsToday I want to relay some relationship advice that I learned from Rori Raye which I believe is vital to the longevity of any relationship. Simply put, it’s called respect, but Rori, in her typical, florid fashion that we all love, calls it “Your Man is wonderful”. We have all heard it ...
Views: 6683 - My Husband Doesn't Trust Me and I Did Nothing: What to Do When Your Partner Doesn't Trust You - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Doesn't Trust Me and I Did Nothing: What to Do When Your Partner Doesn't Trust You I sometimes hear from people who are very clear (and remorseful) about the fact that the big contributing factor to them separating from their spouse is a lack of trust. Often, one spouse has done ...
Views: 6673 - The Independent Woman vs the Married Woman - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jennifer ConnerIs it still possible to have an independent spirit as a married woman? Is it even acceptable? My sister and I grew up in a single family household with our mom, Queen of Independence, who taught us to be self sufficient - financially, emotionally, spiritually. It was about survival and knowing ...
Views: 6667 - Top 5 Ways to Tell If He’s Going to Propose - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaIf you have been dating your boyfriend for a while, you may be hoping that he proposes to you. However, time spent is not always an indicator that you are headed for marriage. There are signs that your boyfriend is more likely to propose than others—or is at least thinking about it. The top five ...
Views: 6666 - ***The Divorce Rate Is Not 50 Percent - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Let’s face it; the oft-quoted statistic that 50% of marriages in America end in divorce discourages a lot of couples who are contemplating marriage. Who could blame them? Who wants to get into relationships where there is the expectation of failure ...
Views: 6661(23 votes) - Is Sex Dirty? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIs sex dirty? Some people view sexual love as dirty, but it, in fact, is a blessing from Jehovah God Almighty, our Creator. However, while sex in itself is not dirty, it becomes polluted when it is not valued and when it is not shared in settings other than what it is intended for. Do you ...
Views: 6653(1 vote) - Breaking the Stalemate: Using Cognitive Therapy to Change Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peggy FergusonCouples often come to counseling in a last ditch effort to avoid divorce and save the marriage. They have many goals and objectives in mind, often involving helping the therapist fix the other spouse. The real underlying goal is often the desire to restore the positive feelings toward the ...
Views: 6617 - Karma, Balance, and Why Being “Nice” Isn’t Always Good - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Kari SamuelsIf you ask most people about what karma is, they will most likely respond with references to “good” and “bad” deeds. Most people strive to be the best they can be for themselves and others. We want to be good. And yet, most of the clients who I see in my intuitive counseling sessions have to ...
Views: 6615(3 votes) - ***Humorous Nicknames for Lovers - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over our 44 years of marriage we have met thousands of couples that deeply loved each other. We have interviewed many, many of them for our several books on successful marriage. In nearly every case, successfully married couples have an ...
Views: 6570(13 votes) - ***When Am I Ready To Get Married? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzWhen Am I Ready To Get Married? By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz "the marriage doctors" Authors of the “Best Relationship Book of 2008” INDIE Book Awards Gold Medal Winner Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage Available at ...
Views: 6539(35 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: 6445(2 votes) - Six guidelines on how to improve your patience and tolerance for your family during the holidays - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost people experience a great deal of stress in that period of time between Thanksgiving and New Years, fondly known as “The Holidays”. Many of us, find ourselves becoming irritable, with our patience and tolerance stretched to the limit. Much of the impatience and intolerance involves ...
Views: 6432(7 votes) - ***How Will I Know If It Is True Love? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As our many readers know, we have been studying successful marriage and relationships for nearly three decades. And frankly, one of the most important questions we get asked is, How will I know if this is true love? The answer is simpler than you ...
Views: 6411(25 votes) - What Should I Do When My Ex Ignores Me? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaGetting over a break up is always difficult for any person. The longer we are in relationship with someone, the stronger they make an impact our lives. And when it ends, we start to miss them more than anything in the world. If you keep thinking about thoughts of "why my ex ignores me," then ...
Views: 6395 - 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: 6383(4 votes) - Save the Marriage Alone: Where Do You Begin? - by Divorce used to be viewed as a sign that you had "failed" at marriage. But in today's society for many people, they see divorce as a sign of freedom. Even those who would consider themselves to be religious and see divorce as being "unholy", are now getting a divorce because it has become more ...
Views: 6356 - Conversation Starters on Indian Matrimonial Sites - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Anis AhmedAs simple as it is to register on an Indian Matrimonial Site, for may it is extremely difficult and intimidating to initiate a conversation with someone they have liked, even if it is not in person and is online. Breaking the ice with the opposite party and getting into a conversation flow ...
Views: 6329 - Feel Disgusted With My Husband: Everything about My Husband Disgusts Me - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesFeel Disgusted With My Husband: Everything about My Husband Disgusts Me I'm not in love with my husband anymore isn't an easy thing to admit to. It wasn't for me and for most women in the same situation it's just as troubling. After investing many years into a marriage it's heartbreaking to ...
Views: 6317 - Why We Try to Change People - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comIt's never about the other person....there's no one doing it to us....every things an inside job. No matter what we are experiencing, no matter how it appears to be someone else’s fault, someone else’s personality defect, someone else’s manipulation or lie, it isn’t. Everything in our lives ...
Views: 6309(2 votes) - Husband Who Cheated a Second Time: Husband Cheated Twice Should I Stay - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Banks RobertAre you married to a husband who cheated on you a second time? Were you devastated when it first happened and now that your husband has cheated a second time you really don't know what to do? Had he promised and promised never to do it again, yet you husband cheated again and you don't think you ...
Views: 6296 - Unhappy Marriage but Can't Leave: How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackUnhappy Marriage but Can't Leave: How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage Staying in an unhappy marriage might seem something out of the ordinary for some people. But in fact, these things do happen. People have their own reasons why they stay in an unhappy marriage. Here are the most ...
Views: 6285 - Finding A Valid Pre-Marriage Or Marriage Compatibility Test - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Frank GunzburgWant a reliable pre-marriage or marriage compatibility test? Do you question your love for your spouse? Or, do you question your spouse’s love for you? Are you thinking you should have a marital separation or even a divorce? Do you wonder if you should have been together as a couple in the ...
Views: 6275 - ***Marriage Can Last a Lifetime for Some Very Good Reasons - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Recently, we reviewed some research that addressed the issue of how to make the “romance” of a marriage last. While we think the essay generally reflects what we have found in our 26+ years of research on six of the world’s seven continents, we take ...
Views: 6274(42 votes) - 25 Ways to Make Her Love You More - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Rhonda Neely1. Cook dinner for her one night. Tell her not to worry about dinner that night; you’ve got it taken care of. Extra special will be to light candles on the table during dinner. 2. Refrain from admiring other women when she’s around – this is huge! 3. When you are going out together, ...
Views: 6249 - How To Deal With A Negative Critical Husband: Moody Negative Husband - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenHow To Deal With A Negative Critical Husband: Moody Negative Husband Last week I heard the following (names changed to protect identity) "Nicola, my husband is chronically complaining and forever in a bad mood. He manages to find something wrong with everything and is constantly feeling hard ...
Views: 6236 - My Husband Doesn't Put Me First: My Husband Doesn't Make Me A Priority - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Henry JosephMy Husband Doesn't Put Me First: My Husband Doesn't Make Me A Priority "My husband doesn't put me first!" Could you ever have imagined, the day you married the man of your dreams, that those words would ever come out of your mouth? Of course you didn't. You envisioned a marriage unlike any ...
Views: 6233 - What Should A Husband Do In A Sexless Marriage: Sexless Marriage Advice For Men - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2018 from Colten ReeseWhat Should A Husband Do In A Sexless Marriage: Sexless Marriage Advice For Men Fixing a sexless marriage is no easy task. Anyone who tells you that it is a phase that will pass has never experienced what you may now be experiencing. It is estimated that 15% to 20% of couples experience long ...
Views: 6190 - Tit For Tat! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Gina HardyDoes your relationship slip occasionally or frequently into the tit for tat spat? Don’t you just loathe it! You say something, which granted may not be languaged that well, and your honey beautifully deflects the perceived criticism that’s about to land like a fly, by pointing out that, in ...
Views: 6174 - 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: 6169 - Dear Dr. Romance: He wants me to wait on him - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I heard you on the radio today and I think that this is my last hope. My dad told me to listen to you this afternoon, since I have been having problems with my marriage. I am in my late twenties and I have 3 children under four years old. My husband is two years older. We ...
Views: 6167 - How to cope if you're Left at the Altar - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Karine HartBeing left at the altar has to be the ultimate nightmare for a groom or bride. Think about it, you possibly spent months planning your wedding, all your guests are seated, and the priest or minister is prepared to marry you, but the would be bride or groom is nowhere to be found. It would ...
Views: 6165 - 6 Important Reasons to Communicate - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Janelle AlexWhy is it important to communicate with our partners? Perhaps, it seems obvious that it is important. Yet, have you considered just how much communication really does for our relationships? When our communication becomes strained or diminishes, the strength of our relationship begins to ...
Views: 6139 - Learn How a Trial Separation Can Make or Break Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaThere are many people out there that believes that once your marriage is headed in the direction of a trial marriage separation, your marriage will inevitably end in divorce. Contrary to many popular beliefs that is not true. If you want to know if your marriage stands a chance in a trial ...
Views: 6120(1 vote) - 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 ...
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