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Marriage Fails
Marriages are failing! As I reflect on the state of marriage I see almost complete and utter failure. Here is the latest statistic I found:
• 50–60 percent of marriages end in divorce, according to multiple online sources.
That is failure. What this statistic leaves out ... Views: 1765
We are all embedded in a continuous stream of experience—an endless current that is too expansive to for us to take in all the information at once. One function of the mind is to help you deal with this vastness: To select, order and ultimately, create meaning out of all the life that surrounds ... Views: 1547
Most people would normally turn to question asking when they find themselves in situations they don't understand. These questions are meant to furnish them with answers that would assist them in understanding how to deal with whatever it is they are having challenges with.
Marriage issues ... Views: 911
When people first get married they usually expect their love and commitment to last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, for at least half of all couples it doesn’t. What happens? Soon after marriage couples discover that the bliss of falling in love quickly fades. They no longer see each other ... Views: 1072
When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.
Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I ... Views: 2435
Hmmm, I know, you're thinking, "how can anyone be married to a single man?". Yep, crazy. I would never have believed it possible either, then one day I realized that that is how I was able to best describe my marriage!
Really! When I said "I do" I thought that meant that we (my husband and I) ... Views: 1013
Marrying a much older man by Beth Shepherd psychic. Every so often I get a client contact me who is hoping to or planning to marry a very mature guy, despite being quite young. A person who jumps to conclusions and is judgmental could wonder why and question their judgment. In some cases it is ... Views: 1060
Metamorphosis
Creating Healthier Relationships and Greater Well-Being
by Cindy Silverlock (c)
Metamorphosis is a unique perspective born from the observation that we have never changed our underlying patterns of tension. We have been creating illness, conflict and war from the beginning of ... Views: 1608
Dr. Romance is pleased to announce the publication of a new edition of Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things that Can Ruin Your Relationship
“With a Ph.D., fifteen books, and 40 years of counseling experience, under her belt, [Redbook Love Expert] Tina ... Views: 858
When your spouse has borderline personality disorder (BP), whether it’s a sudden realization or a long-known fact, it can be challenging. Those in relationships with BP individuals may be subject to unique forms of manipulation or toxicity. Recognizing these habits of the BP is the first step to ... Views: 1441
Donald Trump has grown an empire of wealth and power, but is it enough? He admits that it isn’t the money that motivates him. (The Art of the Deal, 1987) What drives narcissists are their fears of feeling weak, vulnerable, or inferior. Consequently, for male narcissists in particular, achieving ... Views: 2060
The poignant myth of Narcissus and Echo crystallizes the tragic problem of relationships with narcissists. They were tragic Greek characters in a story told by the Roman poet Ovid in Metamorphoses. Sadly, both partners are locked into a painful drama, where neither feel satisfied or sufficiently ... Views: 1881
Maybe this has happened to you...you were looking forward to Saturday night with your beloved, music on, scrumptious, savory take-out coming and fragrant candles lit. He/She starts inching towards you, closer, wanting to nuzzle up, you, on the other hand, notice that you’re starting to pull ... Views: 584
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"I learned so many skills from reading this Guide. When I went out this weekend I was SO aware of going out to have a good time instead of going out in hopes of ‘meeting someone.’ Hung out with ... Views: 1219
The most magical and happiest day of your life is now over and you two are now tied together by the ties of holy matrimony. As you now move forward in your life, you will now realize that there are certain differences between married and unmarried life. A number of issues will crop up in the 1st ... Views: 710
Busy parents sometimes don’t communicate well with each other because they’re - well, busy. They’re preoccupied with their work, children and all of the responsibilities that go along with them. Sometimes as a result of this juggling act, mom and dad lose a wee bit of the warm and loving ... Views: 1174
There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Aristotle
OK we all know this right? And yet how many of us enter into the most intimate relationship with our partners “saying nothing.” For those who still can’t discuss sex, it is time to lift that veil. ... Views: 1075
Marriage seminars with a positive approach. Some family work shops, focus on the attributes of a marriage from a positive approach. The coordinators of these marriage seminars, take a different approach to improving marriages. The principals are taught through real life examples, instead of a ... Views: 915
E-Commerce has transformed the world and big eCommerce companies are making it big for the past few years. Well, if you wish to start your online store you won’t find plenty of B2B eCommerce platforms to pick from. There might be several of them but the best B2B eCommerce platform is what you ... Views: 788
This is a very interesting subject in a marriage. When you have not engaged in a physical act of sex with a third person, have you cheated on your partner? Should pornography be considered infidelity in a marriage? Pornography is a big in our culture and growing like a weed. Growing in this ... Views: 2401
Couples who are going through a difficult period in their relationship should consider the support of a pre-marriage counsellor or marriage counsellor to help provide them with tools for managing their challenges.
Pre-marriage counselling and marriage counselling is a process of identifying, ... Views: 1106
So many couples don’t discuss important aspects of marriage until AFTER they’re married. Will you have children? Will both of you work, or just one of you? Where will you live? Who will be in charge of which chores? How much personal time will you give each other? How do you both see finances ... Views: 2654
The History
For years women and children have been considered to be property of men. There were laws enabling men to punish their wives physically. By the 1920’s all states had made “wife beating” illegal, however it has only been since the 1970’s the courts have treated it as a serious crime ... Views: 1386
There are problem pages springing up everywhere now and they are a very good idea, if they work.
We all need to turn to others at time of distress, even I, Rosemary Price the famous psychic, and it has become "normal" and not just accepted but expected that people turn to a problem page ... Views: 1279
“Our problem,” he said, “is that everyone in my life listens to what I say and does what I tell them. Then I come home and it doesn’t work that way with my wife. I don’t like that.”
She didn’t either.
The comment was neither unexpected nor unusual. In workshops for marriages in crisis, ... Views: 3691
• Do you want to experience life more fully?
• Do you want to find deeper meaning in your life?
• Do you want to make a difference and make the world a better place?
Each of us has a unique purpose on earth. You can look for it, find it, and experience life more fully.
What is a unique ... Views: 1612
It's best to find your wedding photographer Roughly one yr previous to the wedding. There are numerous question to ask and solutions to find out, however the preferred question is how much do their packages cost. It is dependent upon the quality of the photographer and whether or not they cost a ... Views: 911
After the affair nothing is the same in your relationship and you are on the edge of breaking up but despite all the negative feelings and emotions you have decided to give your marriage a second chance. You have to start somewhere to repair the damage your marriage has faced and the best thing ... Views: 1227
Finding out certain details about your husband's affair is not always the best thing to do, especially when there are some information that is better left as it is because once you know something it is impossible to take it back and you will have it forever in your mind preventing you recovering ... Views: 2153
Because our nervous system is wired to need others, rejection is painful. Romantic rejection especially hurts. Feeling lonely and missing connection share the evolutionary purpose of survival and reproduction. Ideally, loneliness should encourage you reach out to others and maintain your ... Views: 1854
Men, Marriage & Emotions
As a marriage/couples counselor, I often witness the emotional mismatch men and women struggle with when it comes to the world of feelings:
For women, feelings are the pathway to emotional intimacy; closeness and connection are achieved by acknowledging and ... Views: 1585
"I'm tired of feeling alone in my marriage." ~Christian, married three years
Often times, when couples complain about a break down in communication or some other marital/relationship problem, part of their distress centers around feeling emotionally disconnected from each other. This lack of ... Views: 1454
A relationship can be an exciting path to the unknown. It offers an ever-present opportunity to grow―a path to spiritual transformation and mutual discovery and ultimately the divine when partners open to one another.
The concept of spirituality derives from "spiritus," meaning vitality or ... Views: 989
If you are getting stuck in arguments relationship counselling is a good idea because you soon find out that there is more to understanding what is going on that you may initially think. It's wise to take time to evaluate and reflect before making big decisions; It might come as a surprise to ... Views: 1445
Relationship Expert Beth Shepherd Psychic. More and more people are turning to a relationship expert for help with their love lives or lack of them. It may be about their family, neighbours or work colleagues but usually it is about romance, love, marriage and affairs. For the record most of ... Views: 974
The start of a relationship can be a slippery road to navigate. Young lovers can be overwhelmed with their anxiousness and excitement. They tend to over think their new relationship, and sometimes depend on guessing games on what their partner thinks or wants. Since new lovers are taking the ... Views: 1180
If it's the season to be jolly...
...then why are there so many stressed, beleaguered couples walking around? Is it more fitting to say, 'Tis the season to feel tense, frustrated and constantly on-the-go?
Whether you're feeling totally overwhelmed or slightly frustrated during the holiday ... Views: 1127
Questions have the power to change people...
For centuries, philosophers have known about the power of questions as a tool to finding the deeper truths about life. And questions are one of the central ways in which therapists (including marriage/couples counselors) help clients create more ... Views: 1275
Relationships
A successfull relationship requires a lot of work. We know this. But what are the ingredients that are necessary for a successful relationship to work. For one both parties have to begin by understanding who their partner is. It is very important to have a clear picture as to ... Views: 2814
Rianna and Joel consulted with me because they kept getting stuck in their relationship whenever there was a conflict. It wasn't the issue itself that kept creating a problem, but how they were dealing with the issue.
Married for 7 years with three children, they loved each other deeply, and ... Views: 4575
"Sam whines and complains to me a lot, and then expects me to be turned on to him and make love with him. When I don’t want to, he gets angry," said Jackie in our first telephone counseling session. "I have become more and more shut down. I don't want our marriage to end, but if we keep going ... Views: 2411
If you're having problem in your marriage, then you're probably desperately wanting some helpful save marriage tips before thins get any worse. Many marriages can be saved, however you need to be willing to look at ways that in which you will be contributing to the problems. After all, the only ... Views: 760
Marriages are seldom perfect because they are always filled with disagreements and strife. So Amy Waterman has developed Save My Marriage Today - her home study course that specifically addresses these issues.
This is what you will learn from her program:
1. Tips On How To Save Your ... Views: 1030
Is it any wonder that couples in arranged marriages tend to stay together longer than those that find each other by chance? This statistic struck me as being incredible. You would think that two people who come together from a spark of love would have a better chance of a life long ... Views: 1207
When your wedding coming. Getting a wedding well prepared is really troublesome and expensive. So try to save more on your wedding dress.
First,try the wedding dress renting service. In this serious credit crunch period, many people begin to realize that they are in a tight budget. More brides ... Views: 733
Trust is a fragile. Secrets and lies jeopardize trust and can damage us and our relationships – sometimes irreparably.
We all tell “white lies.” We say “I’m fine,” when we’re not, compliment unwanted gifts, or even fib, “The check is in the mail.” But in an intimate relationship, emotional ... Views: 1784
I asked my good friend Philip, an Aikido practitioner, to wrote this article because when I first time heard of this technique I immediately recognized it as a gold mine for resolving relationship conflicts (although this particular story is about a conflict with a neighbor) and and at the same ... Views: 2208
Marriage therapists estimate as many as 20 percent of couples are in a low-sex or sexless marriage in the USA. To my surprise, often enough it’s the men, heterosexual men, who don’t want sex with their spouse.
How many times do you hear about a woman complaining about her sexless marriage? ... Views: 2839
Although marriage has become less desirable and there are more and more people choosing to live with their partner, see them regularly but live in different homes, or stay single, people still choose to get married and put their trust into another person. Why they choose to marry may seem ... Views: 1064
Question: 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 ... Views: 6099