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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Surprise Your Boyfriend: 3 Creative Romantic Birthday Ideas for Him - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Ladan LashkariLooking for creative romantic ideas for him? So your boyfriend's birthday is around the corner. How are you planning to surprise him and make this day a special sweet memory he will always remember? You may have already thought of the ordinary ideas such as buying him a ...
Views: 6295 - Unhappy Marriage but Can't Leave: How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackUnhappy Marriage but Can't Leave: How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage Staying in an unhappy marriage might seem something out of the ordinary for some people. But in fact, these things do happen. People have their own reasons why they stay in an unhappy marriage. Here are the most ...
Views: 6294 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Hold Onto Past Relationships? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people can let go of a relationship once it is over, there are others who are unable to do so. When someone is able let go, it will be possible for them to move on and to embrace the present moment. However, if they are unable to do this, it is not going to be possible for them to ...
Views: 6289 - A few effective Ways to get your soulmate back - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jessy parkerThere is no way around it: dealing with a breakup is a traumatic experience. Adjusting to this new scenario is not easy and it's likely you don't want it to end. The great thing is: it doesn't have to be the conclusion of your relationship. If you are really sure about it, there are ways to ...
Views: 6275(6 votes) - Dating Advice for Women Over 40 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Marni BattistaDating Advice for Women Over 40 It’s safe to say that when you’re over 40, the dating game changes significantly. You aren’t imagining it. In fact, the challenges of dating for women over 40 are so specific that getting good advice is critical to finding love with less heartache, pain, and ...
Views: 6272(2 votes) - What to Do When He Pulls Away Emotionally - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Andrew HunterEver had that daunting experience of losing your partner because you feel even a smidge of distance growing between you two? If so, you’re not alone. Countless women experience this everyday in their relationships, especially when they think the relationship is going so well. Are men just ...
Views: 6272 - Male Psychology Works To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversMale Psychology Works To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back; If you have been looking for advice to get your ex boyfriend back, you should be familiar with the term male psychology. You might have thought it sounded complicated and tried some other tactic to get your ex back. However male psychology ...
Views: 6270(2 votes) - Relationship Mistakes - How a Woman Can Ruin Her Most Ideal Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoWomen make relationship mistakes too; after reading this article, you'll no longer be able to pretend that it's all your soon-to-be-ex boyfriend's fault. Let me guess- you had some great times together-just you and him against the world. He soon became your first thought in the morning and ...
Views: 6262 - Will My Husband Ever Love Me Again? – Get The Romance Back - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Vanessa MooreMany who are in a breakup situation often ask; will my husband ever love me again? That’s because they want or desire to have their ex husband back in their lives. You want to revive the romance with your husband or you want your ex husband to forgive you and reconcile to get him back. If you ...
Views: 6262(1 vote) - How do I Get My Dog to Like My Boyfriend? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from brian spilnerWith people postponing marriage longer than ever and dog ownership on the rise, it is no surprise that there conflicts arise when single dog owners bring a partner into the equation. It is quite common for a single woman to bring her new boyfriend home to find that her pooch pal detests her new ...
Views: 6251 - ***The Power Of Thankfulness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaThere is one sure fire medicine which cures all pain and opens the way for your greater good. It allows you to sleep well at night, wake up refreshed and filled with enthusiasm for your daily tasks. This medicine is abundantly available, has no side effects and can be taken in large or small ...
Views: 6214 - Psychology Advice To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Want You Again - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversPsychology Advice To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Want You Again; What made your ex boyfriend's attitude change so fast? How to attract your ex using psychology. He told you he loved you and wanted to always be with you, but now he won't answer your text, emails or take your phone calls. A ...
Views: 6214 - How to Get Your Boyfriend Back After a Fight - Expert Advice to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou would like to know how to get your boyfriend back after a fight. Definitely you two had a disagreement that resulted in catastrophe. Perhaps it was the fault of your boyfriend or maybe you got more offended than you intended to. No matter how it began, the result wasn't what you wished for ...
Views: 6210 - “Independence vs. Dependence: 4 Skills You Must Learn to Have Successful Relationships Now!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownIn my experience as a Behavior Specialist and Licensed Clinician for over 13 years, the amount of independence or dependence you have in your relationships is often an indication of the level of your psychological and emotional health and a predictor of how successful your relationships will be ...
Views: 6202(2 votes) - Desperate To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back – Do This - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversDesperate To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back – Do This; There is no doubt about how desperate you are to get your ex boyfriend back after a breakup. That is why you chase him and accept his rejection. You will do anything to get your ex back in your arms and that includes losing your pride and self ...
Views: 6198(1 vote) - Tit For Tat! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Gina HardyDoes your relationship slip occasionally or frequently into the tit for tat spat? Don’t you just loathe it! You say something, which granted may not be languaged that well, and your honey beautifully deflects the perceived criticism that’s about to land like a fly, by pointing out that, in ...
Views: 6187 - Dear Dr. Romance: He wants me to wait on him - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I heard you on the radio today and I think that this is my last hope. My dad told me to listen to you this afternoon, since I have been having problems with my marriage. I am in my late twenties and I have 3 children under four years old. My husband is two years older. We ...
Views: 6175 - 10 Signs He’s Falling For You - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Lucy ClarkeSo you've recently started spending a lot of time with the guy you are into, and things seem to be going great. Like, really great. You spend hours together, go out to dinner just the two of you, and have a connection that goes way beyond just friendship. But are you an item? Is it ...
Views: 6166 - Living in Fear! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Joseph GhabiLiving in Fear! As we are aware, our relationships are that bigger part of our life, and our own personal growth. Our growth starts basically from our relationships. Remember when we were young looking up to our parents, or to our older brothers or sisters, sometimes envying them for being ...
Views: 6160(1 vote) - Can You Survive These 4 Stages And Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back After A Breakup? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou will have to fight if you actually want your ex boyfriend back, are you all set? This road is not easy to travel, however I can lend a hand. With the exact approach and tackle everything is achievable. Have you considered this before; are you prepared to do what it takes to get your ex ...
Views: 6155 - 6 Important Reasons to Communicate - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Janelle AlexWhy is it important to communicate with our partners? Perhaps, it seems obvious that it is important. Yet, have you considered just how much communication really does for our relationships? When our communication becomes strained or diminishes, the strength of our relationship begins to ...
Views: 6152 - Love and Relationship Quotes - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Nea Joy Justice“True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” ~Erich Segal “Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery “Some of the biggest challenges in relationships ...
Views: 6133(3 votes) - Should I Reveal My Sexual Past to My Spouse? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamQuestion: 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: 6118(1 vote) - Stop Fighting With Your Girlfriend - These Steps Show The Way! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Andrew HunterFighting isn't necessarily a bad thing in a relationship, but if most of your time together is spent fighting, you've got a problem that the two of you have to deal with. Together. You each have your own ideas and opinions. If fights develop every time the two of you disagree on something, ...
Views: 6106 - Help With A Controlling Husband or Wife - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamShe could not look people in the eye as they greeted her. Head down, shoulders slumped; she headed to the nearest open seat and quietly slid into it. Her husband was a study in contrast. Confident, gregarious, he firmly shook hands and made polite small talk before striding over to sit beside ...
Views: 6105(1 vote) - Melt Your Ex Boyfriend's Heart And Make Him Fall In Love With You Again - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversMelt Your Ex Boyfriend's Heart And Make Him Fall In Love With You Again; What you can do to melt his heart and make an ex boyfriend fall in love with you again. Surely all hope is not lost. Breakup with an ex lover can be devastating. But, if you find good advice on what to do to reconcile and ...
Views: 6102 - How Rejection Causes Depression And Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerRejection is one of the main causes of depression and social anxiety. Understanding why may help you combat and even overcome some of your depression and social anxieties. Rejection causes a series of emotional and spiritual issues that need to be addressed. God did not create us to be ...
Views: 6099 - ***Am I In A Relationship With A Controller? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Judith OrloffAs a psychiatrist, I have observed that relationships are one of the major sources of exhaustion for many of my patients. In “Emotional Freedom” I discuss how to deal with different kinds of draining people to avoid getting fatigued, sick, or burned out. It’s important to identify if you are ...
Views: 6090(5 votes) - How Long Before He Calls After A Break Up - What To Say To A Guy After A Break Up - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow long before he calls after a break up; Have you have been thinking about your ex boyfriend more and more lately and are considering trying to get him to come back to you? Are you sure of your intentions, such as do you want him back because you realize how much you love him, or are you being ...
Views: 6077 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Attracted To People Who Are Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people think of a relationship, they often think about not only receiving, but also giving. These two parts come together to form a relationship and while it is not always possible to give and receive in each moment, this doesn’t mean that one of these aspects will then be ignored ...
Views: 6062(3 votes) - Why A Man Won’t Emotionally Commit - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Christian CarterWhy A Man Won’t Emotionally Commit Have you ever hid your true feelings from a man because you thought you'd "scare him away?" This is a frustrating situation. Shouldn't you be able to just be yourself, and have him love you for who you are? Unfortunately, there's a common mistake ...
Views: 6055(1 vote) - Are You Too Critical? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy Thompson"Are You Too Critical?" First of all, Criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything else. And that criticalness is usually over the children or money! Criticalness can be seen in eyes that slant down. They notice anything that is out of line and can spot problems ...
Views: 6048(1 vote) - ***The 5 Things You Should Say to Your Spouse - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzNegativism can easily creep into even the best relationships causing a pattern of negative actions and thoughts to overpower the marriage. The question often asked by couples is “How you can build positive interactions with each other on a daily basis so negativism doesn’t take hold of our ...
Views: 6044(28 votes) - 5 Secrets Why She's Avoiding You - Reasons Why She's Stopped Communicating - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Mark TaylorWow, what a bummer - you started seeing this girl, you've gone out on a couple of dates, you're certain that she flirted with you once or twice and you know things are getting pretty serious - and then suddenly, she's gone. Like a bubble, lost in oblivion. She's stopped communicating, avoiding ...
Views: 6030 - Leaning Back Into Your Feminine - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Tatia DeeTHE ART OF LEANING BACK Leaning Back is all about existing in your Feminine Power. Leaning Back is purposely NOT doing anything from your Masculine Power when interacting with a man. Remember, being in your Feminine Power involves: feeling being receiving creativity and ...
Views: 6029 - Psychological Ways I Advice To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend Miss You - Want You Back To Reconcile - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldPsychological Ways I Advice To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend Miss You - Want You Back To Reconcile If your relationship has ended and you know that you are far from okay with it. From your own view, you wish to have another opportunity for your relationship with your ex boyfriend or ex ...
Views: 6027 - How to Get a Guy to Want You – How to Make Men Powerless to Resist You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Lisa RedfieldIn the last few years, I dated more than a few guys that, at first, seemed perfect for me. They looked just they way I liked, they were fun to be around and they were attentive. At first I thought I know how to get a guy to want you. But… Then suddenly, the minute they could feel I was ...
Views: 6025 - Who Says You Can’t Get You Ex Back - It's Torture, Its Pain, And It'll Get Your Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayI'm going to teach you a trick that frankly seems a little cruel. Seriously, when you get your man back and tell him you did this just to torture him, he's going to be pissed – but the happy pissed, where is he's actually happy you did it. Here's the trick, NO MORE CONTACT. Sit tight and ...
Views: 6019 - How To Win Back An Ex Boyfriend Who Broke Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversHow To Win Back An Ex Boyfriend Who Broke Your Heart; If you are still in love with the man who broke up with you, your sole purpose in life becomes winning your ex boyfriend back. However that often causes you to become desperate and drive him farther away. It almost seems that for many women a ...
Views: 6016(2 votes) - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back From His New Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Charles UadialeSoon after breaking up with you has your ex boyfriend done the absurd by seeing another lady? This is perhaps extremely hard for you If you’re still in love with your ex boyfriend. It is going to appear this way if you have been keeping in mind dreams of getting him back sooner or later. Simply ...
Views: 6012 - Does He Love Me? How to Know If Your Ex Boyfriend Is Still Into You! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Charles WealthA lot of women ask does he love me? Knowing if your ex boyfriend still loves you can be a challenging task. Each individual differ in the way they send signs or flirt. There are some extremely common techniques that could reveal all you need to know as regards the feelings of your ex boyfriend ...
Views: 6009 - What Does A Tantric Relationship And Tantric Sex Involve? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Mike HatcherIn order to understand the concept of tantric sex and tantric relationships, it must firstly be mentioned that the Sanskrit word of “Tantric” means “together” or “brought together as one”. In other words, this involves a union, a spiritual linkage with your significant other that will take you ...
Views: 6004 - My Date from Hell - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Don DiebelIf you are playing the dating game, chances are you will have a date from hell. It's just part of dating jungle out there. You're going to meet some pretty strange and weird women. One of the worst dates you can have is these women that flirt and come on to other guys while you are on a ...
Views: 5986(2 votes) - My Husband Doesn't Spend Time With Me: What To Do When Your Husband Doesn't Want To Spend Time With You - What To Do When You Are Lonely In Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialMy Husband Doesn't Spend Time With Me: What To Do When Your Husband Doesn't Want To Spend Time With You - What To Do When You Are Lonely In Marriage Are you worried because your husband doesn't seem to want to spend time with you anymore like he once did? You're certainly not alone. Wives ...
Views: 5976 - *** Relationship Breakup: Heartbreak and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Margaret PaulLindsay called me for counseling because her boyfriend of 18 months had just ended their relationship. Lindsay, 28, had been sure that Jake was "Mr. Right.""I am so heartbroken," sobbed Lindsay. "I don't know how I’m going to get through this. It feels like my ...
Views: 5975(5 votes) - Organic Relationship Building: Trust the Wisdom Of Ripeness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Bob LancerTo enjoy happy, healthy relationships you need to know how to reach people. Reaching someone occurs naturally; it’s an organic process. Difficult people are not necessarily unreachable. It just requires more patience and skill for building relationships with them. When you attempt to ...
Views: 5964 - Women: Let Him Be A Man - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Timothy HollandThe one thing that I hear from men when it comes to dating and relationships is that their wives, girlfriends or fiancé’s will not let them be a man. Women won’t let them have time to hang out with friends, go to sporting events or pursue hobbies. They won’t give men time to themselves. The ...
Views: 5963(2 votes) - All About Speed Dating, from a 10 year Speed Dating Expert - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayI have been a Speed Dating Coordinator since 2002 and have learned how this process can help singles expand their dating portfolio while having fun at the same time. I want to share this knowledge and provide a clear understanding of what to expect when attending a speed dating event, and how it ...
Views: 5962 - Seductive Withholders - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Susan PeabodyTo many people, the term “Seductive Withholder” is self-explanatory. SW’s are men and women who vacillate between being available and unavailable. One moment they are romantic, alluring, in pursuit and then suddenly (often without warning) they pull back and withhold ...
Views: 5956 - Self Destructing Boyfriend Or Girlfriend Dumped You - How Do You Get Him Or Her Back? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengWhen you are dealing with someone who is self-destructing, it’s hard not to be sucked into the toxic interaction that is typical of this attraction. And what do I mean by typical of this attraction? The self-destructing person is attracted to you because you have that “strength” that the ...
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