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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- How to Create a Strong, Satisfying Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Yvonne SinclairSlow down and listen. When we communicate, sometimes we ignore what our partner is saying. Instead of focusing on our partner, our thoughts are consumed with what we plan to say next. If you pay attention to your partner's words, and then you reflect back what you hear them say or ...
Views: 3888(1 vote) - How To Date/Marry A Widow or Widower - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Ellen GerstIf you are dating or planning to marry a widow or widower, here are some suggestions and thoughts to consider. LEARN ALL ABOUT GRIEF Do some research about grief, read books and talk to others in similar situations. Know what to expect on anniversaries, birthdays and other days that were ...
Views: 27022(1 vote) - How to deal with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Nancy CarboneThose with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have an underlying fear of abandonment and often misinterpret interpersonal situations where they end up feeling worthless or mistreated. They can have a distorted sense of self and view of others. The see themselves and others as split, as ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - How to Deal With Conflict About Different Beliefs in New Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisThe first disagreement can turn into a fight quickly! And that can lead to questions about the solidity of the relationship and whether or not you want to move forward with it. It’s natural to feel like that. The first bit of tension in a relationship is going to be upsetting to the core because ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - How to Deal with Difficult People - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Terry DeMeo"We need to talk," your partner says. You hear The Tone and glance up from your book. They've got that Look on their face. You know, The Look. The closer they get, the more sure you are. Trouble. With a capital "T". Cue the opening bars from the Jaws soundtrack. A sick feeling in your stomach ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - How to deal with negative people - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Luminita SaviucHow do you deal with those negative people that keep showing up in your life? You know how I always say that nothing in this world happens by accident and how everything and everybody is here to teach us all a lesson. Well, apparently I don’t always walk the talk. I have to confess to you that I ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - How To Deal With Others - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsIn all applications of the fascination with people, you are encouraged to remember that your first goal, always and reliability, is a feeling of happiness in their minds. You do not have to try to encourage people to behave in a manner which you have created your own feel good about themselves. ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - How To Deal with People Who Bring Us Down - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Andrew RondeauIt takes all kinds of people to make up the world we live in. In life, we have the opportunity to meet many people. Some of them we find are too difficult to deal with. These are the people we end up not liking and we try and avoid them as much as possible. Keeping well away from them might be ...
Views: 2882(1 vote) - How to Detach and Let Go with Love - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2020 from Darlene LancerAlthough it’s painful to see our loved ones be self-destructive, detaching allows us to enjoy our life despite another person’s problems and behavior. Attachment and caring are normal. It’s healthy to get attached to people we love and care about, but codependent attachment causes us pain and ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - How to dump your partner by Beth Shepherd psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomDumping a partner is difficult, no matter what the situation. You may be torn because of family or other commitments or problems but the odds are that you have thought about this for quite some time and you know that this is what is best for you. This does not mean it will suit your partner or ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - How to End a Relationship in the New Age - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from LaToya CampbellBreaking up is hard to do. Sometimes! This article is about how to end a relationship in which you are romantically involved. . There are a number of things to take into consideration when deciding on how to end a relationship. First, you need to be familiar with the type of person you are ...
Views: 2446(1 vote) - How to End Pain and Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from David SamuelMany people who believe in karma (the law of cause and effect in respect to previous incarnations if you believe in that) have the concept that the negative situations that happen to them are a type of karmic debt. That somehow they deserve whatever bad things have befallen them, either in ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - How to Enjoy a Long-Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Jane HurstLong-distance relationships are not easy, but this doesn’t mean that they are not worthwhile. In fact, if you are considering not getting into a long-distance relationship because you think it will be too difficult, don’t say “no” without giving it a lot of consideration. ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - How to Erase Someone From Your Memory - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonErasing the memory of a loved one is not easy especially if you have been in a beautiful relationship which has suddenly gone sour. You experience a lot of pain and negativity when you lose your self-confidence and wonder what really went wrong. How to erase someone from your memory? ...
Views: 5218(1 vote) - How to Feel Better After a Breakup - People Who Don't Regret Know These Tips - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonSo you broke up. This is always painful, even if you are the one to initiate the breakup. Even if there is a good reason (or many) for you two not to be together anymore, it is never an easy thing to work through the aftermath. There will be stages of grieving the relationship, but there ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - How to Figure Out What You Really Want in Life - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Anna StevensFive Critical Exercises to Help You Figure Out What You Really Want in Life "Life is not a matter of chance...it is a matter of choice. " ― Ka It is often very comfortable for people to just go with the flow in life, career, and relationships - just simply let someone else take charge, ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - How To Find Happiness In Marriage: Relationships Thrive On Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerNever underestimate the role of personal responsibility in marriage. Relationships do not replace our personal responsibility for our own happiness. You make yourself happy or unhappy in your relationship. Help yourself out of marital dissatisfaction by adhering to the following marriage advice: ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - How to Find Healthy Relationships by Stamping Out Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Jack PowersThere’s no doubt that self-doubt can keep you from having the relationships that you really want. If you doubt yourself, that doubt will cause all kinds of things like jealousy, insecurity, clinginess and all those things which drive people away and keep you from having high value relationships ...
Views: 3152(1 vote) - How to Forget Someone Who Doesn’t Love You – Save Yourself With These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonIf someone loves you then they do. If they don’t then they don’t. That’s it. However, it is utterly painful to forget someone who doesn’t love you. It’s hard to see that your LOVE is not returning the feelings to you. I was in the same situation. I felt a lot for her but she always ...
Views: 2277(1 vote) - How to forget someone you see everyday - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Kevin ChonyuiBefore you came across this article you must have tried all you can to forget some one you see everyday but can't get a solution. This article will eventually bring an end to all your emotional pains so you will be happier and healthier as before. You might be a victim of breakup and you are ...
Views: 7557(1 vote) - 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 Forgive a Spouse for Cheating - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesYou’ve been betrayed. The person that’s supposed to be your best friend, the one you trusted most, has lied to you, cheated on you and shattered your life as you know it – leaving you angry, shocked, afraid and with no self confidence what so ever. It’s a horrible feeling. The foundation of your ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - How to Gain Respect & Live Responsibly - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Denise DemaWhenever we start a new year we usually go through some review in our mind of the previous year and what we have accomplished or have yet to accomplish in our life. Setting goals, releasing negative feelings, forgiving and striving for some personal growth is always on people's minds, no matter ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - How To Get Ex Boyfriend Back Without Pushing Him Back - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoEvery relationship has it ups and downs. Naturally, you would like ensure you have more ups than downs. Every problem has a solution , it's a matter of choosing how hard you are going to work at it. Giving up is always the easy way out. When you truly love someone, you try your best to work at ...
Views: 3775(1 vote) - How To Get My Ex Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Wife, Husband To Forgive Me And Get Him or Her Back - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreHow To Get My Ex Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Wife, Husband To Forgive Me; Hello world, I’m going be discussing a very important topic on relationship boost. Getting an ex boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband back into a relationship by reconciling with them. If you’ve had a breakup with your lover ...
Views: 3077(1 vote) - How To Get Online Marriage Counseling for free? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Olivia PeterWhen cash is tight, several couples who are experiencing marital issues might desperately seek different ways to induce “skilled” help, like online marriage counseling. Free of charge is very appealing, but there are a number of things that should be taken into consideration before looking ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - How to Get Over A Breakup Quickly – The Best 10 Ways - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Alex J. StevensonThe vast amount of literature on getting over a break up with your loved one and learning to live without that relationship is mostly not useful, either because it's full of nonsense or because it simply doesn't work. If you want to get over a breakup quickly, then follow the 10 steps listed ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - How to Get Over a Guy You See Everyday - 5 Strategic Steps You Don't Know - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonSo you loved someone from the bottom of your heart, but he didn’t care about it. Or maybe you just got a devastating breakup. Either situation sucks, doesn’t it? However, do you know that it isn’t end of the world? There is a high possibility that you will find someone better than that ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - How to Get Over an Unrequited Love and Move On - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Sure, it’s challenging and at times feels embarrassing when someone does not return romantic feelings that you experience as vividly real. However, not only has nobody ever died from embarrassment, but we can also learn more about ourselves as we navigate the emotional challenge. ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - How to Get Over Someone Fast - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonThe love of your life has just walked out on you and you are emotionally shattered. You feel completely alone, heartbroken and desolate. And now you are wondering how to get over someone fast and get over the breakup? Here are certain points to consider getting over the hurt and pain that ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - How to Get Over Someone You See Everyday - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonThe pain that you feel when you see your ex-love after they have moved on is something that is hard to put into words. Yet, many of us go through these emotions and though we think it is the end of the world, there comes a time when we realize that we just have to let go and move on. Most ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - How to handle divorce in relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2020 from Sri TulasiWhat is the meaning of divorce anyway? Are these people cups and saucers? When you cannot separate even a cup and saucer, how can you separate a man and a woman? Once there used to be a vow of one wife, one husband. The kind of thinking, which prevailed, was that other than his own wife, a ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: 5 Keys to a Fabulous Marriage (and a Great Wedding)! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Cathy Hartman"I am going to have the most amazing wedding ever! We are having over 300 friends and family, an amazing band, incredible food, a beautiful location...we pulled out all the stops!" Does this sound like a commitment to a great wedding or what! What does it mean to be committed? What does it ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - How to Identify the Toxic Relationships in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergHow do you identify a toxic relationship? Here is a list of ways to tell if something might possibly be wrong in your personal relationship with your significant other. Just answer these questions truthfully. • Does your significant other verbally abuse you? • Does your significant other say ...
Views: 2666(1 vote) - How to Keep in Touch with Your Sugar Daddy or Baby Since Quarantine? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Jessica LawA special pneumonia epidemic disrupted our entire lives, and the entire country and even the world is in a tense state. With the gradual control of the epidemic in China, the number of infected people in Europe and the United States is increasing exponentially. We have no other way than to ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - How To Keep Love Growing Through The Ups And Downs - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from Brenda ShoshannaWe are meant to live a life of love. However, no matter how successful some are in other aspects of their lives, they wonder if it s possible to have the same success in love. Although things may start out wonderfully in the beginning, there is always the fear that it won t last, that ...
Views: 5100(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Man Interested in the Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraDo you find it hard to keep the relationship with your man and afraid that you are losing the connection with him? Keeping a relationship is hard but if you really love your man, it is important to put an effort to find out what do men want and how to keep your man interested. Love him. Of ...
Views: 3737(1 vote) - How to Kick Out Toxic People from Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2020 from Jaclyn TengA happy and stable life is a combination of a lot of things. It means that you have to take care of more than one thing in your life to make sure that you have stable mental health and happy life at the same time. We all know that life can be unfair to us sometimes, but we try to tell ourselves ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - How to know Love Marriage according to Astrology? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from Sri TulasiIf the 7th sub lord signifies 5-11,after marriage the couples will be affectionate to each other.They lead a very happy marital life without any arguments or quarrels. If it signifies 5–11 and 4–10 the love between them will fluctuate according to situations. The native experience mixed ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - How to Let Go and Move On - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jonathan HuieYou can't live a joyful life until you learn to let go of your past. Whether you have gone through a break-up, lost a loved one to death, had a feud with friend or family, or have lost a job, you must learn to move on and let go. Life can be rewarding and joyful again. Avoid making your ...
Views: 4020(3 votes) - How to Love Your Husband – The #1 Secret to Reigniting the Love for Your Spouse (and His Love for You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Lisa Penn-JamesYour marriage has been through a lot. The passion and the deep connection you used to have are gone, and your husband has turned from your best friend to your enemy. Do you really want to know how to love your husband? This is the #1 secret to restoring the love to your marriage – today. You ...
Views: 2693(1 vote) - How to Maintain Realistic Expectations Within Your Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerEveryone enters a relationship with expectations. There is just no getting around this. Our own nature and desires form our ideas of what a good marriage means, what a friend ought to be, and even how children and parents ought to interact with each other. This article details a means of forming ...
Views: 3876(1 vote) - How to Make Choices from Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoIn my field, I am often asked the question, “How do I learn to say “no” sometimes?” I believe the best way to answer this question is to get to the core of it, which I believe is to instead ask, “Am I making this choice based on approval, or from my authentic self?” Let me explain. At ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - How to Make Dinner Conversation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuMany times, dinner is more than a moment during the day to eat; it is also a moment of social interaction. Thus, it is a good idea to also make the best out of it socially. Many of us have dinner in social settings. We don’t eat alone; we eat with other people at the table: our spouse, our ...
Views: 2758(1 vote) - How to Nourish and Love the Women in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you nourish the women in your life? Do you want to be more nourishing and learn how you can teach others to be so as well? First, let us start by identifying what nourishment is. According to the Macmillan dictionary, "nourishment" means "food or the substances in food that are necessary ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - How to Recognize an Unhealthy Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachThere are 12 red flags you should be aware of before you commit to love. Whether you are a teenager or an adult, if you see any of these red flags early on in the relationship, look out and move on! Avoid setting yourself up for heartbreak and don’t become intimate with anyone you do not ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - How to Recognize Verbal Abuse - The Top 10 Signs of Abuse - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachIt’s mean, it’s cruel and it’s inexcusable. Verbal abuse, or mental abuse, is passed on like a life-threatening disease throughout the family. We choose mates, places of employment and friends based upon family patterns of familiarity. No one ever intends to become verbally abusive, but it ...
Views: 4067(2 votes) - How To Recover After An Affair - Coping With Painful Memories - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Brenda StewartIf you are in the process of rebuilding your marriage after an affair and you are still struggling to make it work then this is the moment when you should start learning how to recover after an affair. The most difficult part of rebuilding a marriage after an affair is coping with the images and ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - How to Rekindle Love and Save the Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Norman CsarniWhat must you do to rekindle love in your marriage? If things get serious and you separate with your spouse, what are the things that you must do to win them back? The truth of the matter is that there are a lot of things that you can do to make this happen. There are numerous websites, ...
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