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  • 4 things to do if you can't orgasm - by Rea Setia
    Submitted on Sep 30, 2021 from Rea Setia
    It is very common, especially for women to struggle with orgasm on their own or while having penetrative sex. Comparatively, men can satisfactorily achieve the climax if they put their minds and thoughts in that direction. However, there are situations where they both might have to wait for the ...
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  • 4 ways to create emotional intimacy - by Rea Setia
    Submitted on Sep 30, 2021 from Rea Setia
    We all have been there when we can’t emotionally connect to our partners despite having physical chemistry. The main reason behind this is the lack of emotional intimacy in the partnership. Many of us might get confused in figuring out what is the correct way to build a deep and real connection. ...
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  • Do you mind if your sugar baby is a single mother? - by amy
    Submitted on Sep 29, 2021 from Jessica Law
    You are a sugar daddy who wants to enjoy the youth and beauty of a charming sugar baby who is willing to please you. You are willing to give her money, gifts, luxury trips and take her to exclusive events. Best of all, there is no formal commitment between you two. You have reached an agreement ...
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  • Relationships: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Lose Themselves Around Others? - by Oliver JR Cooper
    Submitted on Sep 20, 2021 from Oliver JR Cooper
    Although someone will be an individual, with their own needs and feelings, when they are around others they could have the tendency to lose touch with these inner aspects. As a result of this, they will act more like an extension of others. Instead of expressing who they are, then, their true ...
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  • Not addressing relationship dynamics can break a couple… - by Emma K. Viglucci, LMFT
    Submitted on Sep 18, 2021 from Emma Viglucci
    It is not uncommon for couples to have the same recurring issues and arguments… If partners are not intentional and proactive about addressing the underlying reasons for these, they will continue to have them… Not addressing relationship dynamics can break a couple… Banging around unconscious as ...
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  • Excellent communication also helps increase our bonding - by Emma K. Viglucci, LMFT
    Submitted on Sep 12, 2021 from Emma Viglucci
    Communication skills and tools are not just necessary for getting on the same page, making joint decisions and problem solving effectively. They are also indispensable for more deeply understanding each other and warmly flowing in our interactions with our partner. Excellent communication also ...
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  • The Secret to Having a Happy Marriage - by Eugene Walters
    Submitted on Sep 07, 2021 from Holly Shaw
    A question that bothers both newlyweds and those that have been together for over a decade are how to have a happy marriage. There’s no shortcut that can lead you straight to a blissful future. The only way to stay happy in your marriage is to put in work. You will get your motivation to put ...
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  • Bliss Is A Journey of Choices - by Joanna Intara
    Submitted on Sep 06, 2021 from Joanna Intara
    Bliss Is A Journey of Choices Bliss is not some shaktified, colonized, imperialized consumable state. Bliss is not all bon bons and orgasms all day while being fanned on a plush velvet couch with champagne at the ready. Bliss is not all ease and excitement as money comes rolling ...
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  • When You Have Seemingly Non-Resolvable, Conflicts With Your Partner, Here’s The Way Out. - by Joanna Intara
    Submitted on Sep 06, 2021 from Joanna Intara
    If you’re stuck in endless, seemingly non-resolvable, conflicts with your partner that don’t seem to really stop, there IS a way out. And yet, you can’t see it because you’re not aware of exactly what the full ‘cycle’ clearly is that has you getting into this conflict over and over ...
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  • Does it feel like you Love TOO Much? - by Emma K. Viglucci, LMFT
    Submitted on Sep 06, 2021 from Emma Viglucci
    Do you think that you love your partner more than they love you? That you care more? That you do more for the home, the family, and the relationship? That if it weren’t for you, things would fall apart? You are not alone in this. It is very common for one partner to do more nurturing, caring, ...
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  • Best Ways to Treat Cold Sores - by Eva anderson
    Submitted on Sep 02, 2021 from Jessy Johnson
    Best Ways to Treat Cold Sores Cold sores typically occur from a virus. It's the herpes simplex virus, and that particular virus there are actually two types there's type 1, which is a kind that occurs above the belt, and then there's the type to which appears below the belt. These are common ...
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  • How can diabetes affect your sex life? - by Rea Setia
    Submitted on Aug 31, 2021 from Rea Setia
    Sex plays a vital part in any relationship and unfulfilled sex life might lead to feelings of guilt and rejection. Several men and women experience some kind of sexual problem or loss of desire because of diabetes. But, before we move forward, it is important that we first try to understand what ...
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  • 4 exercises that can help you stay longer in bed - by Rea Setia
    Submitted on Aug 31, 2021 from Rea Setia
    You must know that working out is good for your health. However, did you know hitting the gym could potentially help you get better at sex as well? When you work out three to four times a week, that can do wonders and enhance your sexual technique, endurance, and flexibility. So what are you ...
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  • 5 Signs You Need To Move Towards Self-Reliance - by Shreya Dalela
    Submitted on Aug 25, 2021 from Shreya Dalela
    Do you have a healthy relationship with yourself? That’s one tough question to answer. It’s not even something most of us think about that often. But it’s a question of prime importance now more than ever before. The systems, the people, the places that we relied on for so ...
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  • Looking for Greener Pastures - by William Cottringer
    Submitted on Aug 19, 2021 from William Cottringer
    Looking for Greener Pastures By Bill Cottringer “The grass on the other side of the fence isn’t always greener. Sometimes it is just a different shade of brown and other times it comes with unwanted weeds and underground pests. ~The Author. Having played fierce musical chairs for ...
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  • Five Qualities That Make You Attractive to Others - by Sira Mas
    Submitted on Aug 19, 2021 from Sira Mas
    There is something almost everyone gets wrong about attraction. Most people think they have to chase beauty or status to be accepted by others. They are convinced they are not enough and need those things to actually being considered attractive. And that explains the increasing popularity ...
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  • My Genital Herpes Experience | HSV2 - by Eva anderson
    Submitted on Aug 12, 2021 from Jessy Johnson
    When my doctor told me the hsv2 test was positive, I just started shaking. So I woke up one morning, and I had this kind of itching sensation, and I didn't know what it was, and the area looked irritated. So I was freaking out, and I started to do some internet research, and of course, that does ...
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  • Are You Feeding Narcissistic Supply? - by DarleneLancer
    Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from Darlene Lancer
    Narcissists hunger to have their needs met. If you’re in a close relationship with a narcissist, they expect you to supply them. The term “narcissistic supply” is based on the psychoanalytic theory that concerns essential needs of babies and toddlers to maintain their mental and emotional ...
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  • When Your Separated Husband Is Apathetic To You And Your Marriage. How Do You Break Through To Him? - by Leslie Cane
    Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Leslie Cane
    A lot of the correspondence that I get is concerning, but one type stands out from all the rest. This type of correspondence is indicative of a very serious problem that shouldn't be ignored. You might assume that I'm talking about extreme anger, sorrow, or even claims of outright hatred between ...
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  • Boundaries And Lines That You Shouldn't Cross During Your Marital Or Trial Separation - by Leslie Cane
    Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Leslie Cane
    Many of the people who reach out to me are wives. They are wives who are reluctantly separated and who are miserable living without their husbands. Understandably, they often experiment with different strategies and behaviors to try to encourage a reconciliation. Sometimes, these experiments ...
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  • Can A Fresh Start Avoid A Marital Separation? Can You Start Fresh When You Are Separated And Want To Save Your Marriage? - by Leslie Cane
    Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Leslie Cane
    There are many strategies that couples might try when it feels like they're treading water with their marriage. Often, they will first sincerely try to work through their issues. Unfortunately, this can be a tricky and/or gradual process. So couples can become impatient or frustrated. That's why ...
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  • Find out how to optimize rental management in real estate - by james flick
    Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from james flick
      One of the secrets of success for a real estate company that works with leasing is to make an appropriate rental management. This includes planning, optimization and organization of processes. The challenge is constant, as there is competition with other developments and ...
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  • You Don’t Really Have Communication Issues… It’s This Instead - by Joanna Intara
    Submitted on Aug 02, 2021 from Joanna Intara
    The problem with couples relationships isn’t communication problems, it’s that deep feelings aren’t dignified with deep hearing and seeing, and felt sense communications... "Why can't I state my boundaries without heart pounding, tears, or being afraid of what the other person's response will ...
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  • The Best NFL Teams to Watch This Year - by Toby Parsons
    Submitted on Jul 18, 2021 from kingof seo
    Tom Brady was created on July 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California. He stands 6 foot 4 inches tall and weighs around 225 pounds. While he is the right size for an NFL quarterback, Brady provides a great deal more to the game than that. He's also capable of going around in the pocket if necessary, ...
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  • Dear Dr. Romance: Every time we talk, I'm in tears and he's mad. - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dear Dr. Romance: I have been married for nearly 20 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries.  At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life.  During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I ...
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  • Dr. Romance on Bad Marital habits - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dr. Romance sees many clients who are having marital problems because of the following bad habits.  If you find yourself doing any of these things, consider changing your behavior or getting counseling.  1) You place social media above real communication; This can be a big problem, ...
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  • Dear Dr. Romance: Which one should he choose? - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dear Dr. Romance : A man loves woman #1 but he was unhappy with the relationship for some reason. He was stressed financially. He was supporting his family. He has 2 children with woman #1 all he wants is the best for them and them to be happy and have a family. He has been going ...
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  • Dr. Romance’s 3 tips to finding true love - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dr. Romance’s 3 tips to finding true love:   1. Know the difference between fooling around and building a real relationship. You can mess around with anyone (if you’re careful and have safe sex) but before you bring someone into your life, or share money or living space, remember they’re ...
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  • NRI Marriage - Find your soulmate online here! - by Angel Smith
    Submitted on Jul 14, 2021 from Angel Smith
    The matching oracle of NRI Marriage: Meet your soulmate online! In the day and age of love affairs, multiple relationships, heartbreaks, and online dating, many people haven't completely discarded the idea of Arranged Marriages yet. Most NRI MARRIAGE ceremonies are arranged marriages, and ...
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  • Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Hide His Needs In A Relationship? - by Oliver JR Cooper
    Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Oliver JR Cooper
    What a man could find, that’s if he was to take a step back and reflect on his life, is that he ignores his needs when he is in a relationship. As a result of this, he will act as though he doesn’t have needs. He can find that he is focused on his partners' needs and does what he can to ...
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  • SUMMER 2021: A Mystic’s Take on Hungry Ghosts, Karmic Setpoints and How to Truly Feed Our Souls - by Joan Pancoe, spiritual teacher, psychic therapist, karmic astrologer
    Submitted on Jul 09, 2021 from joan pancoe
    TO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND SEE ALL VISUALS: https://joanpancoe.com/2021/06/30/summer-2021-a-mystics-take-on-hungry-ghosts-karmic-setpoints-and-how-to-truly-feed-our-souls/ “In the Hindu Religion, where harmlessness is the ideal and flesh-eating is prohibited, Shiva has allowed meat for ...
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  • How to Take a Time-In on Your Relationship - by Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT
    Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from Mary Kay Cocharo
    Were you a rambunctious kid growing up? I know at times I certainly was. I can clearly remember those moments when my parents would send me to my room for a time-out to calm down and reflect on my behavior. I wasn’t allowed to see any of my friends or go out to play. I can still remember the ...
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  • Judgment, Healing And Support In Partnership - by Joanna Intara
    Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from Joanna Intara
    "Why do I constantly feel like my relationship is on shaky ground, like any time I say/do something 'wrong' the other person might end it?” A client asked recently. You are NOT here to be canceled in a relationship dear one, instead, your unresolved guilt and abandonment issues are calling ...
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  • Initiations, Trust And The Mature Masculine - by Joanna Intara
    Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from Joanna Intara
    I know it seems like she’s nitpicking at you, and you’re taking it personally and ready to run for the hills. But really, she’s probably feeling self critical of herself and needs you to just love her and support her to get underneath the judgment to what’s in the heart instead. This post is ...
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  • The pros and cons of dating someone from Asia - by Anna
    Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from emily mia
    For a lot of men from the West, Asian women are the most desirable partners. These men tend to compare the often aggressive and confrontational nature of the modern American woman with the sweet and gentle nature of an Asian woman. On the other hand, there are a lot of men that cite red flags ...
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  • 5 Tips for Dating a Highly Sensitive Person - by Jessy Johnson
    Submitted on Jul 06, 2021 from Jessy Johnson
    One wrong move, and your partner can bounce off of you. This is why relationships are not fairy tales and require a lot of effort to maintain. They are always worth it when you are with the right people. But no matter how much you want to love your partner more. You don't always know where to ...
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  • 5 Tips for Dating a Highly Sensitive Person - by Jessy Johnson
    Submitted on Jul 06, 2021 from Jessy Johnson
    One wrong move, and your partner can bounce off of you. This is why relationships are not fairy tales and require a lot of effort to maintain. They are always worth it when you are with the right people. But no matter how much you want to love your partner more. You don't always know where to ...
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  • 16 Tips to ‘Respect the Dignity’ of an individual - by Jams Mapes
    Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from James Mapes
    “Human dignity is the same for all human beings: when I trample on the dignity of another, I am trampling on my own.” -Pope Francis When my book, Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owner’s Guide to the Mind was published in 1996, I hoped most individuals would conclude that we are all connected. I ...
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  • Dear Dr. Romance: Will this guy turn out like my wicked stepfather? - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dear Dr. Romance: I have a problem. My mother has introduced me to a male co-worker at her work. We have been friends for a month. My problem is that I am afraid that this relationship may become serious. The gentleman that she introduced me to is real nice, but my stepfather was the same way ...
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  • Dr. Romance on Love and Chemistry - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dr. Romance writes: Many of my clients want to know: What is a safe surrender to love? They have been in love before, and have gotten hurt. While we all are aware of the joy and beauty of love, and the profound pleasure of being in love, most of us are also afraid of mistakes, of making a wrong ...
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  • Dear Dr. Romance: I want to get married - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dear Dr. Romance :  I already know my heart's desire; it reminds me daily. I want to get married. I want a mate. I want children. My problem is, this is not happening now. I have been single for a very, very long time. I don't need to get to "know myself" because ...
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  • Dear Dr. Romance: Please help, our family is growing apart - by Tina B. Tessina
    Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina Tessina
    Dear  Dr. Romance: Q: My father died 1 1/2 years ago. My mom always snaps at me and my older brother and I think she has a serious problem.  I personally think it's a power struggle because she feels like she is loosing control over my brother and I.  But, what she ...
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  • Overwhelmed, how is your support and collaboration? (PT5) - by Emma K. Viglucci, LMFT
    Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from Emma Viglucci
    It is not easy to live a successful and meaningful life. It takes intentionality, focus and dedication to stay the course. Our life Journey has ups and downs, and at times it can feel like an obstacle course. With the many demands of today’s modern life and specially recently as we’ve weathered ...
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  • Mother Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Hate His Mother? - by Oliver JR Cooper
    Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Oliver JR Cooper
    It can be hard for someone to understand why a man would be happy to focus on his mother’s needs and ignore his own. This could be something that his partner could find confusing, that’s if he has one. Along with this, his mother could treat him badly and feel entitled to his attention and ...
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  • Spirituality: Five Reasons For Terrible Relationships - by Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo
    Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Scott & Stephen Petullo
    Bad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things. Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual ...
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  • Mother Enmeshed Men: Does A Man Need To Have A Relationship To Realise He A Mother Enmeshed Man? - by Oliver JR Cooper
    Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Oliver JR Cooper
    It could be said that it will be strange if a man has the tendency to focus on his mother’s needs and to be there for her. He will be ignoring his needs and his own life, so this should be something that stands out. However, although he will be out of balance, what is going on won’t be ...
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  • 5 Secret Thoughts A Man Has When He's Totally Into You - by Jessy Johnson
    Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from Jessy Johnson
    I face this, so I don't have this flaw, or if I'm in this situation or can't spend much time with you because I'm going to school, you might get bored. You may want to date other women. You may not remain like other people in the past. This is, of course, if you challenge him like that. She ...
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  • NRI Marriage | NRI Marriage Services | NRI Marriage Bureau - by Smithangel
    Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from Angel Smith
    Imagine meeting your significant other through an online platform. Imagine someone setting up your date like the ultimate wingman. Imagine finding matches while sitting at the comfort of your home instead of going on hundreds of blind dates and ending up disappointed. Yes, now you can do all of ...
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  • Meet Herpes Person -The TikToker That's Raising Awareness About STIs - by Eva Anderson
    Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from Jessy Johnson
    Meet Herpes Person -The TikToker That's Raising Awareness About STIs Every time a woman shows she's comfortable in her skin, she inspires another woman to be very pleased in hers. Still, you don't know what a sti's panel looks like. You could never do a raw diet. Still, you love some ...
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  • Missing love, how is your connection and intimacy? (PT4) - by Emma K. Viglucci, LMFT
    Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Emma Viglucci
    Nobody likes to feel disconnected from their partner. Partners might like to have time to themselves and do their own thing. But they like to have that while still feeling connected. Feeling disconnected, not in a good place, not on the same page, not in alignment, not together or not close, ...
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