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- 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: 1302(2 votes) - 2 Important Things You Should Know To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Olivia PeterNo wedding is excellent, however some actually truthful higher than others. And many marriages fluctuate between periods of things going very well and periods of struggle. But when things get particularly dangerous, you may realize yourself wondering what things you'll be able to do to save ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Why a Committed Guy Would Cheat on His Partner - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Deborah LindstromFor most guys, unfaithfulness may not be a spur of the moment thing. There is more to it than losing control of their urges. There are many explanations for the unfaithfulness. Read on to learn more about these causes. The ego was in charge. Early in the marriage, his wife may have thought ...
Views: 951 - Making Peace With The In-Laws - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Susan DerryIf your partner is having in-law problems, it is up to you as the son or daughter of the intrusive or disrespectful in-laws to set the boundaries to protect your partner. If your partner feels disrespected or mistreated by your family, it is best to deal with it as soon as possible. It does ...
Views: 1923 - quotes to live love and laugh by a book of inspiration by Tuchy Palmieri - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBook excerpts ACCEPTANCE Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something. For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During ...
Views: 3189(1 vote) - Are You a Cheating Husband Who Is Ready to Get His Wife Back? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jacob Elichmann"I cheated on my wife, and now I'm beginning to lose hope that she will ever forgive me for cheating on her..." I'm sure that when you first decided that you want to save your marriage after cheating, you fantasized and hoped that the moment you displayed any effort, your wife would come ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - 15 Ways to Stay Married for 15 Years - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from jane jonesThis article was originally published on Lydia Netzer's blog, "Shine Shine Shine," on April 19, 2012. Today is my fifteenth wedding anniversary. I really love Dan, and I am proud of how awesome our marriage is. We certainly haven't killed each other yet. Hell, we haven't even maimed each ...
Views: 892 - Do You Need Signs of a Cheating Wife to Confirm Your Suspicions? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannOne of the hardest things a husband like you will ever go through is learning about your wife's affair. If you find yourself suddenly picking up on signs of a cheating wife, then this article might be one of the most important things you ever read. "What signs my wife is cheating should I ...
Views: 10125 - Help Me Understand Why My Wife Cheated - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannYou know that your wife cheated. You're wife's infidelity has left you shocked. Affairs are confusing. They don't make sense. You're probably asking yourself... "Why did my wife cheat on me?" "What could I have done to stop her from having an affair?" "Is it my fault that my ...
Views: 4732 - ***The Health Benefits of Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The health benefits of marriage, both physical and emotional, have been well documented since the 1850’s when a British epidemiologist by the name of William Farr concluded that the unmarried die “in undue proportion” to those who are married. He ...
Views: 3561(21 votes) - Want To Bring The Happiness Back? These 4 Vital Steps Will Make Saving Your Marriage a Reality - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Liam HamerAdmitting there is a problem is the beginning. Just by doing this, you have immediately created the possibility of fixing things. Things haven't been going well between you and your spouse recently and you have decided that enough is enough. Well done for being honest with yourself. It might ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - 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: 2141(1 vote) - Marriage a la Tom Cruise? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Daniela RoherToday in the paper there was an article about Tom Cruise and Kate Holmes getting divorced. This news, in and by itself, wouldn't have been very surprising, given the high rate of divorce in Hollywood. What was unusual about it, however, were its circumstances. The reporter speculated that the ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - ***Pre-Nuptial Agreement: Should You Have One? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In the September 14th edition of the Huffington Post an article entitled, Prenuptial Agreements Are They Necessary? Two Legal Experts Debate, causes us to chime in on this important debate based upon our 30+ years of research on successful marriage ...
Views: 2368(51 votes) - Do you know the significance of counseling for premarital issues before marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Richard HicksWell, the fact is that it’s crucial before you tie the knot. Counseling before marriage—Basis for happy married life--A common perception among people is that couples need counseling only in case of problems faced in a marriage. What they think is that pre marriage counseling programs are ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - ***The Enormous Economic Advantages of Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have found in our 30+ years of research on successful marriage around the world that being married has huge economic advantages. Doubters have challenged us to “prove it!” The latest proof is in the just released special report by the Heritage ...
Views: 2754(21 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Is There No Support Line for Men? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Thank you for writing "Lighten Up - Cures for Marital Boredom." Please allow me to give my opinion as to my priorities. I always had the idea to start from the bottom of your list and go upwards. Work together to create a partnership. Sex is important in life, but not number ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - 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: 895(1 vote) - How Premarriage Counseling Helps Couples Smooth out Rocky Roads - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Betty RaderFor a marriage to work well, the relationship must be nurtured both before and after the ceremony. Counseling aims to teach couples skills that reduce conflict and lead to more successful lives together. Coping with conflict isn’t always easy, but the more familiar individuals in a ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Can Involving a 3rd Party Really Help a Deteriorating Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Clif KEveryone experiences ups and downs in relationships. It is normal for there to be rough patches and little problems in every relationship. Most people manage to get through them by talking it through with their partner (or family member, friend, etc.) and coming to a solution. Sometimes the ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I Do My Best to Stay in My Loving Heart - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Quite honestly, all the info in "Lighten Up - Cures for Marital Boredom" is great. But if your list of reccomendations were a test, we have failed everyone or most of them. I am walking lightly around here, just knowing, somehow, somewhere in time, we will find our way back ...
Views: 1881(1 vote) - It’s Not What You Think - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonDo you ever notice how much time you spend trying to “figure out what’s going on” in your life…and in your relationship, if you’re in one? If it ends up being a fair amount of time, how’s it working for you? When you do get some “answers,” what’s the most common result you get from having ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Do You Swear To Tell The Truth, The Whole…? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonWhether or not you’re currently in a relationship with a lover/partner/spouse, you know that relationships of ALL kinds are a crucial ingredient in what makes life worth living (at least that’s how I look at it). You probably also know that managing a relationship with anyone easily and quickly ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Be Aware of Your Projections: They Might Harm Your Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you project your own traits, emotions and behaviors onto your partner, accusing him/her of owning these, rather than accepting them as part of you, you are harming the relationship. Becoming aware of your projections and taking responsibility for all your traits, ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Wise Mistakes in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeFor a good while, I've had to talk to numerous people about how to let go of harmful relationships. Getting out of harmful relationships has been a very hot topic in the press for several years. The topic seems relevant to the needs of many. However, there is a danger to such a negative outlook. ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - 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: 3888(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: 1594(1 vote) - The Option of Climbing Into Love - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeAhhh, that feeling! Your spirit soars. You feel like you're being lifted higher and higher. If feels so good it must be right. Right? Maybe you'd better watch out for those cruel rocks below! How many of us have taken that flight, only to plummet to despair when our illusions are shattered. ...
Views: 1321(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: 2261(1 vote) - The Paradox of Intimacy in a Healthy Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeTo many of us, the struggle for intimacy may seem just as paradoxical. Most of us want to be intimate, to feel emotionally connected with another. At the same time, we want to be independent and self-sufficient. This conflict and tension is at the core of what it means to be human. To emphasize ...
Views: 3181(1 vote) - The Voyage to Intimacy on a Nautical Marriage Retreat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeThey called from their remote fishing village in British Columbia. They had been on the precipice of a divorce but had backed away in horror after getting a closer look at all the damage that would have followed. They were willing to try the radical alternative of a private seven-day sailing ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Character Traits That Promote Intimacy and Avoid Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeOver the past 35 years, I have seen thousands of couples in marriage counseling. I thought it might be interesting to list out the personal traits and values of the most competent partners who do the best at maintaining their relationships. Instead of taking your partner's inventory I would ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Beautiful Anger in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeAnger. Isn't that the emotion that wrecks relationships? Terrifies children? Provokes violence? How can anyone say anything positive about it? For many of us who have grown up in dysfunctional families, trying to appreciate anger may seem like extolling the virtues of migraines. Let's first ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Beyond Equality in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeThere is a useful term that one hears relative to investments but is rarely mentioned when discussing relationships. The term is "equity." We more often hear people discuss "equality" in relationships. Unfortunately, equality is not nearly as constructive a concept for guiding a couple to ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Due Diligence Responsibilities for a Healthy Marital Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeHaving seeing thousands of couples in therapy and marriage retreats, I finally decided to create a crib sheet that outlines the most fundamental responsibilities that emotionally balance a long-term relationship. Many people think that a solid marriage involves closeness without anger or ...
Views: 1110(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: 1808(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: 1709(1 vote) - Your Wife Wants Space! How to Handle This in a Compassionate Way - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Gillian ReynoldsThe day a man marries he's doing so with a full heart and the very best intentions. You'd be hard pressed to find a man who recently wed who will say that he doesn't believe his marriage will last. People just don't take the walk down the aisle or make the emotional commitment if they don't ...
Views: 17020 - I finally figured him out - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Tom KingI finally figured him out. I know what he really wants – to be nurtured in a motherly way. If I kiss his head, hold him tight and let him feel loved he eats it up. I guess this makes sense based on lack of love from his own mother when he was a kid. This flash of insight came from a client ...
Views: 1005 - Celebrating Our Conscious Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Linda RadfordTears came to my eyes as I told my friend, Karol, how amazed and grateful I am for the relationship John and I share. We love each other more than I ever imagined possible. “How can it keep expanding and getting better?” I wondered out loud to her. Karol said she feels the same way, her 34-year ...
Views: 1498 - My Wife is Always Angry! How to Find More Peace in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Gillian ReynoldsMost people will admit, when pressed, that they do have a temper. Each individual has a different degree of anger within them and it's often brought to the surface when things completely go awry. In a marriage that can differ slightly. Some women, who have been married for a time, seem to ...
Views: 12970 - Marriage’s Underwater Mines—Porn Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from nancy traversA follow-up on my recent article on sex addiction. Pornography is not erotic literature, which can have social and artistic value. Serious moral issues pervade the porn industry, such as the exploitation of vulnerable women and the enticement of young people—mostly men, but an increasing ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Make Your Wife Crazy About You! Helpful Advice for Husbands - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Gillian ReynoldsMarriage is never something you're completely prepared for. Even if you and your wife embarked on some counseling before the wedding, you never really know what you're in for until you're in the thick of the moment. Marriage isn't always easy. It's generally not the fairy tale we see splashed ...
Views: 2656(1 vote) - ***Marriage is Alive and Well in Canada - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We fell in love in Canada today. You can, of course, read that two ways. Those of you who have followed our writings and musings about love and successful marriage know that we fell in love with each other some 47 years ago. And it is true that we ...
Views: 2633(18 votes) - NO FAULT DIVORCE – what does this mean to us? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Adele TheronInstant rewards and instant healing has a much nicer ring to it, then the words combined; LONG – TERM. However if waiting that particular extended time will further HELP in the long run it stirs the question if waiting is more worthwhile. But how do you determine what works best for you? ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - The birds and the bees and living happily ever after. HOW TO HAVE A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BEST MARRIAGES How to have a match made in heaven. Here are the secrets for a successful marriage, however it takes two to believe in them. MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN In Islam marriage is a form of worship, a social obligation, an act highly admired by Allah SWT and a way of life (Sunnah) of ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Can Having an Affair Save a Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Sam SmithDepending on where you research, between 40 and 50 percent of all first marriages result in a divorce. Marriage is not what it was fifty years ago, and the role of each partner has changed dramatically over the years. In the 1950s and 1960s, men worked and were the breadwinners for the family ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Turned “ON” by your computer? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Chris CannonIt’s responsible for connecting millions every day, while disconnecting thousands every second. It connects people with family they’ve never met before, while disconnecting them from family they’ve known their entire lives. It has made the world as a whole much smaller, therefore intensifying ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Save The Marriage Rule 3: Love Follows Action - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Lee BaucomIt is an old story, retold several times a year in Hollywood, many times in books. Two people meet, fall in love, and feel the pitter-patter of their heartbeats forever. They always have that love-sick look in their eyes, even when they are apart. That is proof that they are the right people ...
Views: 2516(1 vote) - How The Courtship Period Moulds A Good Marriage Life? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Sanjeev PahwaIndian weddings have evolved over a continuum of time. Be it with the help of an Indian Matrimonial Site, just through relatives or maybe after falling in love; the way marriages are handled and organized now has transformed. Times have changed and so has the people’s thinking. Culture has a ...
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