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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- He’s Distancing Himself! – What Does it all Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Jonathon AslayAs a Relationship Confidant, women come to me frequently with this same perplexing question: What does it all mean when the man in my life is distancing himself from me? As a Guy Spy into the Male Mind let me help clarify this male phenomenon. Women as we know tend to be extremely relational ...
Views: 21459(5 votes) - How to Make a Man Miss You - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Nicole GayleWhen we are talking about making a man miss you, we're not simply talking about responding with behaviors that he may react to. Making a man miss you goes much deeper and as you read further, you will understand how to find and sustain the mental attitude that will make a man feel as though he ...
Views: 20894(14 votes) - Psychological Tricks to Get An Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Back - Tips To Get An Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Tiemo DonaldPsychological Tricks to Get An Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Back - Tips To Get An Ex Back How do I make my ex boyfriend be my friend again? This recurrent question is asked repeatedly by many. Making a successful and promising contact with your Ex is the first aspect of getting back your ex ...
Views: 20220 - How To Cultivate Emotional Attraction So You Can Keep The Man You Adore - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangMen are visual creatures, while looks will get you in the door, in the long run it is emotional attraction that will keep him glued to you. What is emotional attraction to a man? It is everything in a woman that makes him feel supported, accepted and respected because all of that is the ...
Views: 20149(3 votes) - ***He Says He's Not Ready For A Relationship, Should I Agree To "Friends With Benefits" Instead? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangA fan wrote me a heartfelt email: Hi Katarina, me and my bf of almost 2 years broke up about 3 and a half months ago. It was not a bad break up, but he felt like he could not handle the pressure of a full-blown relationship. In the time that we have been apart I have learned a lot and recently ...
Views: 20113(8 votes) - How to Make Your Ex Fall in Love With You Again and Want You Back - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James Uadiale“How to make your ex fall in love with you again?” If you are asking this question, probability is that you are in search of ways to rekindle the love in your relationship. Normally, after a breakup, you still have lingering emotions for your ex. There will be moment when you are going to miss ...
Views: 19911 - 4 Relationship Tips When Your Partner is Stressed Out - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsWe all go through times of stress in our lives. When you're in the midst of difficulties, it can seem like the difficulty is all you can see. It can be equally challenging when the one you love is going through a tough time. Your partner may withdraw from you, lash out at you, or vacillate ...
Views: 19827 - ***Why Anger Arises in The Family (And How To Let It Go) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaThe family is the most common place for anger to erupt. It is also the place where the seeds of anger are sowed. When we live closely with others, when we are bonded to them, attached, dependent or vulnerable these individuals have the power to affect us deeply. In these relationships our ...
Views: 19727 - 5 simple steps to forget someone you love - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemHow would you forget someone you love? Would you continue to dwell in the past memories and ruin your health through thinking or crying for the rest of your days? If you want to stop loving someone, you will and the process is completely easy to follow. We have many types of relationships but ...
Views: 19619(2 votes) - Signs Your Ex Girlfriend Still Loves You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickThere is a feeling of emptiness when a man goes through a breakup with the woman they are in love with. Even if they know that the relationship with their love one has come to an end, but their feelings tell them they still want to be with her. Most of us men will seat around thinking of what we ...
Views: 19472 - Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back When She Just Wants To Be Friends - Proven Ways to Win Her Back - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James Uadiale“How to get your ex girlfriend back when she just wants to be friends.” If you are asking this question now chance are that you're in a tough spot. You still love her, you want to date her and she suggests that you both be friends. She says she’s doesn’t want to be in a relationship with you ...
Views: 19462 - 3 Reasons Why You Should Not Pursue a Man - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Kara OhIf you want to be in a happy, long-term relationship, it's important to know what you need to do so you don't blow it from the start. You see, the greatest joy for any woman who want's a man to make her feel cherished, is how good it feels when he pursues you. Way too often, as today's ...
Views: 19422 - Statistics on Cheating – How Many Relationships Survive an Affair? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesA recent survey conducted in the USA found some interesting statistics on cheating and divorce rates. No doubt infidelity is a serious problem that often leads to divorce or damaged relationships, but the numbers are a little surprising to me: only 19 percent of people who were cheated on ended ...
Views: 19346 - 3 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Discussing the Past in Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Fred TracyOne of the mistakes we all make in our arguments and disagreements with loved ones is bringing up the past. How many times have you been talking to your partner about an important issue, in a pleasant tone, only to have them raise their voices and complain about events that happened ages ago? Or ...
Views: 19292 - 3 Real Ways to Make Any Guy Fall Deeply in Love With You - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonAre you fed up with all the nonsense advice you get from popular female magazines out there? Of course you are. You and I both know that they'll rarely give you any valuable ideas that work in real life. As a guy with probably much more experience than the average Joe I believe I can tell you ...
Views: 19275 - The INFP and UNrequited Love - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Nancy FennThe phenomenon of unrequited love in the lives of infps, an MBTI introverted personality type (you know who you are) -- is so common maybe that's why it's gone without remarking. It remains part of the heartache and secret anguish of many infps. I suggest reading or rereading Hans Christian ...
Views: 19175 - 3 Sex Tips to Please Your Man Better Than Any Other Woman - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonHey girl. You and I both know that the best way to keep a man coming back for more is by giving him the best sex humanly possible. I'll give you 3 straightforward, no-nonsense sex tips for pleasing your man better than any other woman out there. They may sound strange at first, but if you apply ...
Views: 18877 - When To Contact Your Ex Giflriend After a Breakup - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Ricky BoothIf you want to get your ex girlfriend back in your life, you need to be careful about when and how you contact her. As you may have read elsewhere, many relationship gurus encourage you not to contact your ex for a period of time after breaking up. This is often referred to as the "no contact" ...
Views: 18871(2 votes) - Tips for Making a Stubborn Man Fall in Love - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Ann YangA stubborn man is a man who is inflexible or willful or one who is just not inclined to being controlled by anyone. This is a man who once he determines the path that he wants to take is difficult or impossible to dissuade from that path. The saying 'as stubborn as a mule' comes to mind; a mule ...
Views: 18861 - Controlling Relationships: Why Are Some Men Controlling? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperA common relationship problem in today’s world and one that has been around for many years is control. The form that this behaviour takes may have changed over the ages, but the results are still the same. What is also clear to see is that both men and women can be controlling. However, here ...
Views: 18859 - My Ex Boyfriend Hasn't Called Me! - This is What You Must Do To Make Him Call You. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou now spend time alone, because you have been dumped, and now you really want to communicate with ex boyfriend. Where's he at? What's he up to? Communicating with your ex boyfriend is an important part of reuniting with him, however it must be executed with care or you will scare him away. ...
Views: 18826 - ***He's Probably Not Emotionally Unavailable After All: Beware Of Mislabeling - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangFreedom, separation, aggression, conquest, goal seeking and sex are the basic nature of testosterone. You’ve seen how many wars and conquests have been waged by men since the beginning of time. That’s the side effect of testosterone. It has also contributed to so much magnificence in the ...
Views: 18728(3 votes) - The Last Word - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Azzrian VisionsDo you like to have the last word when in a debate, argument or confrontation? Are you able to just let it go and let the other person get the final word off their chest, have their say and be done with it? Some people feel a need to have that “last word” while others can simply walk away ...
Views: 18728(2 votes) - Need for Validation - by Def. Validation: To declare or make legally valid; to mark with an indication of official sanction; to establish the soundness of. Synonym is confirm.
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Views: 18598(1 vote) - The Importance of Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Ann GattyWhy Are Relationships Important in People’s Lives? It is easy to feel isolated when life is challenging and you are struggling with stressful situations in your life. During times like these, you may want to withdraw from socializing with people and stay by yourself, away from others. You ...
Views: 18510(1 vote) - Rebuilding Relationship: Sometimes You Need A Breakup To Know What You Really Want - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Katarina PhangSometimes a relationship ends and for whatever reason one person is not able to let it go. They want to be back with the person that they were in the relationship with. They may have feelings that they cannot let go of. Or perhaps they have realized that the relationship ending was not the right ...
Views: 18505(4 votes) - "Pre-Wedding Jitters VS. Second Thoughts" - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Pamela Smale Williams LPC, LMFT, AAMFT, AASECT"Pre Wedding Jitters VS. Second Thoughts" C. 2009 by Pamela Smale Williams LPC LMFT AAMFT AASECT The ring has been chosen and placed on the bride-to-be’s left hand, a symbolic representation of the circle of love that will follow and is accompanied later by the glorious wedding band that ...
Views: 18467(1 vote) - How To Become A Goddess That Men Adore By Not Pining For Any Man - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangSome women get really hurt from just a few month fling? Why? Because they invest too much, too soon in the relationship and have soaring expectations of it. They buy into the fairy tale they concoct themselves that this is it: he's the One and they're "in love" not realizing that the dizzying ...
Views: 18370(5 votes) - Why Your Ex Is Cruel to You or Just Plain Ignores You (Probably Not What You Think) - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf your boyfriend or girlfriend dumped you, I want you to know that I feel for you. I’ve been there myself. I think most people have at one point or another. The pain of a break up can be excruciating, and it is definitely nothing that I would wish on anybody. In an instant, this person ...
Views: 18339 - Should I Give My Ex a Birthday Gift? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Charles UadialeShould I give my ex boyfriend a birthday gift? That is a frequently asked question, isn't it? On the outside it appears like such a great thought. You still love your ex boyfriend, you think about reuniting with him therefore getting him a gift looks like a great way to go about that, right? ...
Views: 18223 - Ex Girlfriend Dating Someone New? You Can Still Get Her Back! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Brad BrowningFew things are as painful and depressing as hearing that your ex has already moved on and found someone new. This scenario is especially difficult if you're trying to repair your relationship and get back together with your ex. It can feel like someone stabbing you in the heart, and you may ...
Views: 18184 - ***How We Sabotage Ourselves And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaEveryone wants to be beautiful, young, healthy and fit. There is no end to the diets, workouts and health plans. Yet the most important diet of all has been overlooked. This is a diet that releases stress, relaxes muscles, offers sound sleep, diminishes appetite, and makes you look and feel ...
Views: 18130 - *** Cinderella Was Not Saved - She Was a Happy Person All Along! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Margaret PaulWould the prince have chosen Cinderella to marry if she was a miserable young woman? If her stepsisters were beautiful but miserable, would he have chosen either of them? Are you living under the delusion that when you meet your soul mate you will finally be happy - that your misery is because ...
Views: 18075(15 votes) - Does She Love Me? - How to Know for Certain - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Andrew HunterOkay, so you’ve begun spending time with a girl. Possibly you and her have gotten intimate already. Maybe not. But after some time you begin to question “Does she love me?” In other words, does she have her sights set on a more long-term relationship. Allow me to talk about a number of ...
Views: 17845(8 votes) - 7 Reasons Why You Should Stay a Virgin Until Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angie LewisSex between two married people is a very beautiful aspect of marriage. God has blessed us with the ability to give and receive physical pleasure with the one we are married to. But when we give ourselves to another before marriage, sex becomes something else altogether. 1) Lust and ...
Views: 17818(3 votes) - How to Control Your Husband Without Him Knowing: How to Keep My Husband in My Control - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow to Control Your Husband Without Him Knowing: How to Keep My Husband in My Control Being married is a wonderful feeling but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Here are some ways to make sure that your man stays in control and never wavers to create any difficulties for you. If you ...
Views: 17773 - Get Back With your Ex: Take It Slow and Fall Back in Enjoy - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Michael LoisA breakup can will be hard. In reality, it can cause lack of sleep, appetite and desire to function as you did when your important other was by your side in bliss. It's not uncommon to take months, even years, to obtain more than an ex. But, finding over a person signifies you must accept that ...
Views: 17677 - The Purpose of Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Balbir ChaggerIt is only when we no longer compulsively need someone that we can have a real relationship with them Anthony Storr Definitions of relationship • the state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance • a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional ...
Views: 17663(1 vote) - Does My Ex Wife Want Me Back? 5 Signs That She Is Still Into You - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiAt times couples get divorced for the wrong reasons and this can result to feelings of wanting to reunite. It can make you ask the question, "does my ex wife want me back?" More often than not, divorces are final, however there are certain cases where the two of you become conscious of the ...
Views: 17570 - Remove The Distance In Your Relationship - by Relationships usually start out great. People treat each other with love and respect. Then something happens and we get upset.
When you are upset at someone, you can’t be with the person. There are a million miles of distance between you and the person you are upset with.
Before long, ...
Views: 17536(2 votes) - 3 Male Attraction Signals That Show He's Attracted To You - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Michael LeeDo you find it difficult to tell if a guy is into you or not? This is because male attraction signals are often indirect and confusing. This uncertainty will only make it more difficult to recognize these signs. The following are some male attraction signals that will help you know whether ...
Views: 17533 - Why do Men Breakup without An Explanation? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWomen have all experienced at least one relationship that just broke up without an explanation. Sometimes the man just vanishes into thin air. Other times they just say ‘it is over’ and walk away without any apparent concern for her emotions. Women I’ve talked to have tried ...
Views: 17505(4 votes) - How to Forget Your Ex Girlfriend Who Cheated On You - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonAs a man, one of the hardest things to do is to get over a girl who has cheated on you. Remember that she was the one who cheated on you and dumped you for somebody else. It hurts your ego to a great extent. Some guys call and text their exes in such a way to make them regret about their ...
Views: 17450(1 vote) - How To Inspire Him To Commit Without Having The Talk - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangWe've been told that the way to love is pretty linear and straightforward with guys. They take us to a first date, they like us, they make plans and ask us to be exclusive within a month or two, they fall in love and pop the question. Trust me when I say that very often guys don't know how they ...
Views: 17333(4 votes) - Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend Still Loves You And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Tiemo DonaldSigns That Your Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend Still Loves You And What To Do About It Do they still care? Discover the TELL TALE clue and signs your ex leaves that says you still have a special place in their heart…and I don't care what they say... This is all you need to watch out for ...
Views: 17331 - 3 Make Ex Girlfriend Jealous Tips To Make Her Regret Leaving - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Andrew HunterSo, you've been dumped and now you want to make your girlfriend jealous so she'll go on bended knee to get you back. Of course, I don't know how your breakup came about, but maybe it was a little too hurtful and she needs to really understand that. Maybe you want her back in a way that she ...
Views: 17330(5 votes) - Reverse How Your Ex Boyfriend or Ex Girlfriend Sees You After The Break Up - New Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Vanessa MooreReverse How Your Ex Boyfriend or Ex Girlfriend Sees You After The Break Up - New Ideas; To reverse how your Ex Boyfriend or Ex Girlfriend sees you there are a few things that you need to understand first. The truth is that your Ex Boyfriend or Ex Girlfriend sees you in a certain way after your ...
Views: 17315(1 vote) - White Knight Syndrome: Subtypes - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsTo create our subtypes we reviewed numerous cases of rescuing behavior in intimate relationships. We examined and compared the personality styles, behavior in relationships, and early history. From this review, four basic subtypes of rescuers emerged: the overly empathic white knight, the ...
Views: 17274 - Get An Ex Boyfriend Back By Ignoring Him And Applying Male Psychology - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversGet An Ex Boyfriend Back By Ignoring Him And Using Male Psychology. One of the problems women have after a breakup, is not realizing that the ex boyfriend she is trying to get back does not think the way she does. He does not want to sit down and talk things over. But you do and if you keep ...
Views: 17222(1 vote) - ***Is Your Partner Always Pointing Out Your Flaws? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Margaret PaulSome people believe that it is caring to point out their partner's flaws - that it will help to make that person a better person. But the intent behind pointing out flaws is not loving - it is controlling.Pointing Out FlawsBy pointing out flaws, you hope that your partner will let go of the ...
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