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- Marriage Life Following Unfaithfulness And Working With Each Other - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Daryl CampbellClearly there was a time when you thought of yourself and your spouse as a team. A cohesive unit working together. When the two of you were at your best there was no barrier that you could not overcome. Your self-confidence would grow after clearing another hurdle not to mention the love for ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Keeping the Flames of Passion Alive in Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Tom KingSex and intimacy, desire and love are surprisingly difficult for many couples to manage. And yet, it is not at all surprising when you think about all the conditioning we have around sexuality and the vulnerability that is required for intimacy. Add to that the challenge of trying to keep ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - How Loving Couples Behave - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from nancy traversNorman and Norma Burmah, at 102 and 99, have the longest marriage—82 years—on record in the United States. Imagine if they were unhappily married. What a long and dismal sentence that would be. While I don’t know how happily married they are, I do know what they and others do when they are in a ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Home Vs Career? How to Make the Hard Choice - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Barbara TaylorHow can you possibly advance up the ladder of success, if your time and talents are spent chipping dried Cheerios off the kitchen table? On those days when all you have done is clean and tidy your home, don’t you find yourself thinking –is this really all you are good for? What about your ...
Views: 1224 - Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxLeft unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off ...
Views: 2786(1 vote) - Do Marriage Counselors Do More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaBefore you begin screening marriage counselors to help you save your marriage, you MUST consider the potential drawbacks of marriage counseling so you can get all your facts straight FIRST. This article will help you avoid making a costly mistake that could not only set you back financially…but ...
Views: 1261 - Good To Great For Couples - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Susan DerryI have been reading a fascinating and well-written book, Good to Great by Jim Collins, about how good businesses move to being great businesses. As I am reading I cannot help but wonder if the author has not uncovered universal truths about greatness that may apply not only to business, but ...
Views: 1223 - ***5 Secrets to a Happy Marriage are Universal - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Our continuing search for great marriages around the world has brought us to the incredibly beautiful country of New Zealand. Our travels have taken us to the cities of Auckland (the largest city) and Wellington (the capital city) on the North ...
Views: 2457(25 votes) - Actions To Getting Over A Marital Affair - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Daryl CampbellTruth to tell you never really get completely over a marital affair. The recollection of what your partner did lives with you for a very long time. There's no miraculous instance when you all of a sudden get out of bed one day and things are right just as before. This doesn't mean you are ...
Views: 1059 - Things To Take Into Consideration With Diamond Engagement Rings - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Donna KingGetting engaged is undoubtedly an exciting thing. Getting the right ring for the occasion can be priceless. If your goal is to surprise your love with an incredible ring, knowing the fundamentals of ring shopping is an essential part to getting the desired reaction. Diamond rings, ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - Do You Feel Trapped in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Darlene LancerDo you feel trapped in a relationship you can’t leave? Of course, feeling trapped is a state of mind. No one needs consent to leave a relationship. Millions of people remain in unhappy relationships that range from empty to abusive for many reasons; however, the feeling of suffocation or of ...
Views: 1683 - Dr. Romance Video: Dating after Widowhood - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaTo view the video, click here. Dr. Romance's 3 Tips for Finding New Love For a while after a relationship ends, you may not feel like considering a new relationship, which is probably good. Jumping right from one relationship to another usually doesn't work. A relationship that ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - ***Having to Say You're Sorry IS Love - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. “Love means never having to say you are sorry.” This line from the wildly popular 1970 book (and subsequent movie), Love Story, by Erich Segal helped it become the New York Times number one bestseller and the top selling work of fiction for all of ...
Views: 2030(17 votes) - Jealousy, Faithfulness, and Distance - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Tina TessinaSo many couples are now separated part- or full-time because of military deployment and/or work travel and schedules, I get a lot of questions about faithfulness. Your marriage vows may have said, “'til death do us part” but no one said anything about what happens when a military career or ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Indicators Of Cheating In Marriage - What Are You Hearing? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Daryl CampbellInfidelity in marriage is increasingly becoming more common that it barely shocks anyone when it is revealed. But for individuals who are directly impacted it truly is a dreadful ordeal. No one really wants to believe the individual they cherish and care about is fooling around on them. And ...
Views: 1175 - Second Time Marriages - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Maria KhalifeSecond marriage is the triumph of hope over experience. ~ Samuel Johnson Did your first marriage end in divorce? Did it leave you shaken and unsure about yourself, or life, or about marriage? Would you hesitate to enter into marriage again? Have you learned what you were supposed to learn ...
Views: 1134 - ***4 Lessons Dogs Teach Us About Love - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth Schmitzb>By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Dogs are amazing animals. As man’s best friend, they show us everyday how to love. We are proud to tell you that our dog, Louie, is truly a Wonder Dog. He is loving, caring, intuitive, intelligent, handsome, and a wonderful friend and companion. ...
Views: 2139(24 votes) - Match Making or Horoscope Matching - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from shachin shuklaMarriages in India are considered as the purest bond, which binds the bride and groom for lifetime. The marriage is a decision, which stays with the person for life long and which has the power to build up the life of the person in a beautiful manner. Marriage is not only the most important, but ...
Views: 892(2 votes) - Making It Through Unfaithfulness - The Five Steps To Surviving Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Daryl CampbellFor numerous men and women finding out their spouse is carrying on an extramarital affair signifies one thing: The spousal relationship has come to an end. There is absolutely no forgiving or maybe attempting to work it all out with their spouse. What's done is done and now it's time to close ...
Views: 1122(3 votes) - Contempt: A Sign Your Marriage Is in Trouble - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from nancy traversThere are as many reasons for troubled marriages as there are people in them. Surely infidelity is a big one. One partner’s selfishness is another. Disrespect for your partner’s opinions and feelings will certainly damage a relationship, as will a lack of emotional intimacy, communication and ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: My father opposes my inter-racial relationship - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My question of the week is how to deal with family opposition of my inter-racial relationship. My dad, who is in his 70s, is vehemently opposed to my relationship with my fiance (who is white). He hasn't even met him and given him a chance. It is quite frustrating given ...
Views: 1576(5 votes) - How to Show Your Wife You Appreciate What She Does For You - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Gillian ReynoldsOne of the most common complaints you'll hear from married people is they feel taken for granted. The majority of the time the person who feels that way is the woman. We all know that women tend to be a bit more sensitive and often have an easier time expressing what they feel vocally. If you ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - How to Set Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Darlene LancerLove can’t exist without boundaries, even with your children. It’s easy to understand external boundaries as your bottom line. Think of rules and principles you live by when you say what you will or won’t do or allow. If you have difficulty saying no, override your needs to please others, or are ...
Views: 3450(7 votes) - Are You an Enabler and What You Can Do about It. - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Darlene LancerEnabling is a term often used in the context of a relationship with an addict. It might be a drug addict (which includes an alcoholic), gambler, or compulsive shopper. Enablers suffer the effects of the addict’s behavior rather than the addict. Enabling “removes the natural consequences to the ...
Views: 2535(7 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: Reluctant to Marry Again - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Tina TessinaTo view the video, click here. Video: Dear Dr. Romance , I'm reluctant to get married again. When a relationship that probably began in hope and joy has ended in failure, grief and pain, It's very understandable to be concerned about repeating an action that was so hurtful. ...
Views: 1549(4 votes) - AMOUR: Lessons from the 2013 Best Foreign Film - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergAlthough the 2013 Academy Awards are history, one gem - Amour - will continue to shine. This heartbreaking and unflinching movie was painful to watch but it stimulated conversations with more questions than answers. As the people we love decline, how do we deal with the inevitable ...
Views: 1576(6 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I can't live like this any more. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've seen your website and I think you may be the exact person to be able to help me. My wife and I have been married for just about 10 yrs., we have 3 beautiful children, and we live fairly comfortably (money is not too big of an issue). I grew up in a fairlyaffluent ...
Views: 1839(6 votes) - Become Irresistible! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciI have noticed that when we have the foot to the pedal, we are moving so fast that we actually miss the beautiful scenery around us. We go about life trying to get things accomplished to such an extent that we burn ourselves out and end up actually accomplishing less... So, what's the point? ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Less Talk, More Action - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Tina TessinaThose of you who have read my articles know that I am always talking about the importance of good communication, urging better communication, and giving skills for being better understood. Communication is one of the most important aspects of relationships; positive and negative. However, talk ...
Views: 1719(6 votes) - ***Marriage The Second Time Around - Take It Slow - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We know very well how important it is to rebound in a timely manner from a failed relationship. Of the thousands of couples we have interviewed over the past 30 years on all 7 continents of the world, many of them were remarried after suffering ...
Views: 2490(13 votes) - Living Your Life By Choice - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Susan DerryHow often in a day do you find yourself saying things like I should do this or I have to that? Think about the feeling associated with those shoulds and have tos. It may range from resignation to resentment. Seldom do we experience excited anticipation for things we feel we should or have to do. ...
Views: 1224(3 votes) - Avoid the Most Common Marital Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Chris HartwellEven healthy couples can certainly make some of the most common marital mistakes. However, the good news is, they are avoidable. Also, for couples who have already fallen prey to some of these most common mistakes, they can certainly take action to remedy them. Disregarding Your Spouse’s ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - Love Is a Verb Displayed Through Small Acts of Service - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Robert CrutchfieldIncreasingly these days I fear that the word Love is bandied about way too freely. People say it to someone because they think that's what they are SUPPOSED to say, not really because it reflects how they feel. I'm not even sure many people truly understand what love means anymore. For ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - Choose to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciWhen we are in a vulnerable place, triggered, overextended, overwhelmed, stressed, hormonal, whatever, we function from a less than resourceful state and therefore can very easily fall prey to negative thinking, victimization, sabotaging, undermining, deprecating, blaming, abuse, neglect, and ...
Views: 1906 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: 11 Things Married Women Want - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tina TessinaFor you men who ask, "What Do Women Want?" Here are Dr. Romance's 11 Things Married Women Want: Women value intimacy, safety for themselves and their children, and emotional connection. Therefore, they long for the following qualities in a man: 1. Good ...
Views: 3460(6 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Desperate: What Else Can I Do? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I suffer with sleeping alone in "our" bedroom while my wife of 14 years, sleeps in our two pre-teen sons' bedroom. I've tried to talk and reason with her about this important problem, only to fall on deaf ears. I'm desperate. What else can i do? ...
Views: 1570(5 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: 3940(1 vote) - Premarital Counseling Questions - Most Effective 10 Questions Ought to Ask - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Olivia PeterYou can actually be caught within the fascinating thought of marriage. Very often we feel we are going to end up being swept off our feet, possess the wedding of our dreams, maybe purchase a property, possibly have children, and probably live happily ever after. Occasionally will people ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - ***36 Great Celebrity Marriages - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Even though the media likes to make you think all celebrity marriages end in sensationalized divorce, what the media doesn't tell you is that there are many celebrity couples with great marriages. We have conducted an endless search of data ...
Views: 2253(19 votes) - Tips to Maintain Intimacy in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraAfter years of being married, things may not stay the same. With the growing marital responsibilities, couples may find the intimacy level in their marriage fading and this should serve as a warning to look at the marriage as a whole because lack of intimacy can ruin a marriage. Relationship is ...
Views: 1303 - Bring Back the Romance in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraEvery marriage is like a bed or roses and a fairy tale in the beginning. Things are always great when couples are starting a married life but once the responsibilities of married life keeps growing, things will begin to change. The arrival of children, the demanding jobs and the growing ...
Views: 1344 - Dear Dr. Romance: My wife has been unhappy with me for years. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I came across your name in an article on Yahoo titled "More Couples Sleeping Apart: Is ThisHealthy?". I am a thirtysomething man living on the West Coast. My wife and I have been together for ten years, married for six. We have three small children, and my ...
Views: 1952(2 votes) - Things Women do That Unknowingly Damage Their Relationship with Men - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from robert tingDue to misunderstandings between the sexes a lot of times women can do things that are damaging to their relationships with men. Here are some of the more common ones, and why they irritate men. Being too pushy Being too pushy in demanding he open up too early is another no-no. Men and ...
Views: 2704 - Great ways to be Romantic with Your Wife - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Cristina AguilarRomance never goes out of style it is the spice that boosts the sex life and most importantly its affirmation of the love and appreciation you have for your wife. After many years of raising kids, paying bills and the stresses on the job and daily life, you may forget how much you love each ...
Views: 1487 - Dear Dr. Romance: I keep telling him not to push me. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I find your articles very interesting. I have a minor problem with my husband. he keeps telling me that I don't listen and that I am stubborn. I admit my mind goes blank sometimes because he expects a lot from me and treats me like a teenager. I keep ...
Views: 1477(5 votes) - What Is Awesome About Your Partner? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Susan DerryI wonder what would happen in your relationship, if each day you took a few minutes to consider what was awesome about your partner? Would that influence how you spoke to them? Or how you treated them? Or how you talked about them to others? Neil Pasricha's insightful work, The Book Of ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Make Communication More Successful - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Chris HartwellA lot of research studies, as well as anecdotal evidence, point to communication as being one of the keys to a successful marriage. However, lots of couples just aren't sure how to improve upon their communication. People aren't born either being a good communicator or not. It’s a skill. It ...
Views: 1329 - ***Penguins Know A Lot About Love - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We just returned from the trip of our lifetime together – all 47 years of it. We spent ten days on the continent of Antarctica. Oh, my, what a wonderful trip it was! As human beings, we will never be the same! For us, it was the 7th and final ...
Views: 3396(12 votes) - 8 principles to successful relationships - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Tam JohnstonRelationships in differing contexts of our lives; love them, dread them, crave them, nurture them, run from them..... whatever you think of them, you relate! Relationships are fundamental human interactions that exist on a daily basis, the results of which impact hugely upon how we feel about ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Secrets for a GREAT Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling readers, One of the greatest challenges for us is to ‘enjoy’ people and therefore ‘enjoy’ life. Other turbulences, do have an impact. They do leave lessons and scars. But, relationships gone wrong can leave behind deep throbbing hurtful wounds that blur vision of ...
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