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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Q&A: Is My Girlfriend Losing Interest With Our Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIf you're a guy and starting to wonder "is my girlfriend losing interest in me or our relationship?" then let me offer you my warmest praise. You see, most males try to ignore relationship problems until they become too big. Following are questions usually asked regarding this topic. Q: Is ...
Views: 5768 - How to Prevent a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Greg BakerIt seems that we've all suffered a broken heart at one time or another. The pain that it causes and brings is horrific. Few, if anyone, ever wants to go through that again. So how do you prevent it? And if we can actually do that, is it a good thing? The only sure way to prevent a broken ...
Views: 5766 - ***Making Marriage Work in Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There is an old saying that many attribute to a Chinese proverb that goes like this – “May you live in interesting times.” To say that is an understatement of our world today is, well . . . an understatement! We are experiencing unprecedented ...
Views: 5763(32 votes) - Adult Peer Pressure and Toxic Relationships: Are they Stealing your Dreams? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarYou tell your children not to give in to peer pressure. But do YOU recognize the level of adult peer pressure you carry on your Psychic Shoulders? Is it taking a toll in your manifestation process? Find out! Let's start your exploration with a beautiful parable I use in the Toxic ...
Views: 5761(4 votes) - 3 Surprising Ways Being "Selfish" Makes Your Relationship Happier - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Peggy SealfonSometimes you have to take a stand for your own happiness! I have a client who, on one hand, says she's always considerate and helpful to her husband, making valiant efforts to please him. But then, in the next breath, she complains that he treats her like a doormat. She continues doing ...
Views: 5760(1 vote) - Even If A Woman Says She Is Over You There Are Ways To Get Her Back - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you want to know how to get your girlfriend to come back to you, even if she has just ditched you? Depending on whether you still love your ex-girlfriend you should try to get into her mind and work out what makes her tick to win her back. Follow these guidelines to assist you with dealing ...
Views: 5756 - Dealing with Difficult People - A Spiritual Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from James LeGrandWe all have difficult people in our lives, and unfortunately, we must deal with them to get things done in life. It can be your ex, your parents or your in-laws. It could be your employer, employees or co-workers. Sometimes it’s the store cashier, the customer service agent or another ...
Views: 5748(2 votes) - Keep Your Side of the Street Clean - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Dawn SinnottMy 18 year old daughter, Kelly, calls me in a panic. Her ex best friend has text her because she’s heard rumors that she believes Kelly has been spreading about her. She wants to come down from college and confront Kelly. Kelly is upset because she says she hasn’t said a bad word to anyone ...
Views: 5748(1 vote) - The Best Poem to Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back Because You Cheated - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Jay RuggI'm sorry to hear that your girlfriend broke up with you. It sounds like you were to blame since you cheated on her. I'm going to be honest, that wasn't very smart on your part. Anyway, you have had a change of heart. You realize that you messed up and are ready to do whatever you need to do to ...
Views: 5745(1 vote) - Lines to Get Your Boyfriend Back - The Magic Words to Say to Win Your Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou are in search of lines to get your boyfriend back. It is clear bearing in mind the truth that you’ve totally no plan what you ought to say to get him to love you once more. Whenever you believe you know the way to approach him, you attempt it and it ends with him being more offended than he ...
Views: 5744 - ***Open Marriage for Mo’Nique and Sid - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Just when you think you have heard it all, along comes Mo’Nique! Here is what she says about her marriage to Sid -- "Could Sid have sex outside of his marriage with me? Yes. That's not a deal-breaker," she says. "That's not something that would ...
Views: 5743(47 votes) - Comfort Zone, Stretch Zone, Panic Zone - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Nina AtwoodYou haven’t had a date in three years. You haven’t attended a party or other social event in two years. You work, go home, watch television or spend time on the computer, go to sleep, get up the next day and do it all over again. In short, you’re in the singles rut. A friend persuades you to go ...
Views: 5741 - Broken Heart Advice: Coping Tips When You Just Can't Let Go - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsBreaking up or getting a divorce might have been your idea. It could be that you, your partner or both of you were caught in destructive behaviors that could only be stopped by ending your relationship. Maybe there was abuse of some kind involved. Or perhaps the troubles in your ...
Views: 5738(7 votes) - How Well Do You Really Know Your Partner? 1000 'Must Ask' Questions For Couples - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Dan And JenniferHow compatible are you really with your partner? Down deep, where it really counts? How would you know? Just because you like the same types of foods and pets certainly does NOT mean you'll have a happy, blissful, long-term relationship. Do you know why your mate does or doesn't attend church? ...
Views: 5738 - After the Breakup: 4 Valuable Love Lessons - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanWhenever I’m at a dinner party and meet somebody new, the inevitable question comes up: What do you do? When I tell them I’m a heartbreak reinvention coach, it always leads to an interesting conversation. Usually, I get to hear the story of Their Big Breakup, and it’s always gut-wrenching, ...
Views: 5733(10 votes) - I Want To Tell My Ex I Miss Him - Tips For Women Who Want Him Back - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael UadialeAre you missing your ex boyfriend? "I miss my ex boyfriend" seems to be so common among women who have just broken up. It is a human instinct that you miss a person or thing that does not belong to you anymore and this theory can also be applied to relationships. However, you need to know ...
Views: 5725 - How To Win With Impossible People - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Bob LancerLet's define an "impossible person" as a person who seems unwilling or unable to cooperate with you in some way that feels important to you. From your perspective, cooperating with you makes perfectly obvious sense. But this other person seems impervious to your arguments, inflexible in his or ...
Views: 5721 - Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Still Likes You - 5 Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Still Likes You - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Johnny WayneGetting over your ex boyfriend can be very difficult to do. The wounds from the break could still be open for now and pain can be aggravated when songs, messages and all other things that remind you of the relationship are present. People who are from a broken heart find it so hard to cope up ...
Views: 5714 - The Love Game - Masculine Women Feminine Men (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Yangki Christine AkitengWhat happens when men don't act masculine and women don't act feminine? But first, what is masculine and what is feminine? Masculine and feminine are terms often equated with the biological equivalent of male and female, or social equivalent of man and woman. But in realty, the distinction ...
Views: 5699 - Customer Service: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone could enter a store and not receive eye contact from anyone who works there, and it might not bother them. The same thing could take place when they go and pay for what they have come to buy, and once again, this might not faze them. This could be because they are in a rush and want ...
Views: 5693 - Saving a Relationship after a Breakup: How to Fix a Relationship after a Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Michael BradIn order to know how to save a relationship, you must first decide if it is worth saving. Step 1 - Deciding whether it is worth saving While almost every relationship can be saved with hard work, both parties must decide that they want to make it work. If one partner has decided to back ...
Views: 5684 - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You - Win Them Back For Good - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateLove is that miracle that keeps us as one. Sometimes it turns out to be extremely odd. We unknowingly fall in love, the relationship grows and all of a sudden it split up for some reasons that are unavoidable. However, true love doesn’t change even after a split up. Do you still think about your ...
Views: 5684 - Sweet Things to Say Online - Get Romantic With a Girl Through the Internet! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Mark TaylorFinally meeting a girl online and getting to get to know each other is like dating but not really. Of course, the real challenge happens when you finally meet each other for real and feel if there's chemistry between the two of you. To be able to do that, you must peak her interest and get her ...
Views: 5682 - 4 suggestions to have a cuckold relationship - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2018 from Mathew JohnsonKeep a cuckold relationship can often throw up a number of challenges even problems, and this kind of of relationship is not for everyone. The relationship involves one member of the partnership, usually a man we called bull, watching, or knowing about his partner having sexual relations outside ...
Views: 5681(1 vote) - How To Win A Guy Over: 3 Easy Tips To Make Him Yours - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeKnowing how to win a guy over doesn’t require good looks or a head-turning body. It’s true! If you look around, you will see many less-attractive girls who have cute dates or hot boyfriends. The truth is, it’s all about the charm. And don’t worry if you think you weren’t born with that ...
Views: 5677 - Secrets to Successfully Reuniting With Your Ex Wife - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaHas the love of your life, your sweetheart, left you brokenhearted and on your own? Do you think you're still excited about her and like to get her back in your life however, you don't know the best way to set about it? There isn't any real cause for alarm, mainly because while it may seem very ...
Views: 5667(1 vote) - Cheating Man – Does Your Husband Still Love You? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Lisa Penn-James“When I found out my husband cheated after 4 years of marriage it completely devastated me. It wasn’t just that my cheating man had slept with another woman; I couldn’t understand how he could say he loved me on one hand and completely betray me on the other.” So I was left with this ...
Views: 5663 - Words for Lovers: Erotic Appreciation - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bonnie GabrielWith Thanksgiving drawing near, I believe this would be an ideal time to discuss the role of gratitude, validation and appreciation in the art of lovemaking. Of course, when we feel validated and appreciated in any aspect of our lives it deepens our sense that we truly matter in this crazy ...
Views: 5656(4 votes) - How To Get My Ex Back By Believing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoOne of the toughest challenges we face today is maintaining a positive perspective, especially after splitting with your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend. Every day we are facing challenges, and circumstances that can either work for us or against us. Now it's up to you what sort of perspective are ...
Views: 5644 - How to Get My Ex Girlfriend Back and Make Her Love Me Again - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Phillip TomYou are confused and you can't help but wonder how to get my girlfriend back. The confusion and pain is too much to cope with, however for reconciling after a split up, you are going to have to think with a tad bit of rationality. Therefore, let's see what is the answer to how to get my ...
Views: 5629 - 10 Gifts you Should Only Present To Your Dentist Over Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Cynthia WitsonWith the holidays approaching, you may be looking for the perfect gift to give all of the important people in your life. But while shopping for your spouse or your children might be easy because they’ve been dropping hints for the last six months, it might be much more difficult for you to find ...
Views: 5624(1 vote) - Use Eye Contact to Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealHave you ever wondered why some people make friends so easily? Do you wonder why they are popular and act as friendship magnets? Do you wonder what you're doing wrong? If you're not making friends easily, it might not be your clothing style, or your financial status that is to blame. It ...
Views: 5618 - After the Divorce And No Friends - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Terry ClarkWe all know a divorce is a very painful and frustrating process with a lot of pitfalls to overcome. You will find yourself losing quite a bit in your divorce as your spouse seems to take it all, especially in a nasty divorce. They take your money, your house, they even end up taking the kids ...
Views: 5616 - May December Affair: Older Women Dating Younger Men - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMay December affair is a romantic affair between two people having significant age difference. The age gap can range between 5- 40 years. May December affair have been going on since the dawn of time. We are usually use to seeing men with younger women. It is a perennial occurrence when men go ...
Views: 5614(3 votes) - Can You Really Get Your Ex With the No Contact Rule? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDoes the No Contact Rule work for those who try it in on their breakups? If you want to fix your relationship then it's time you find out if whether or not No Contact Rule works for people and just how important it really is. For those who are having problems nursing a broken heart, learn ...
Views: 5611 - 2 Ways of Re-Attracting Your Ex-Girlfriend - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Sam SamuelsThere are a few ways of re-attracting an ex-girlfriend back into your life. I have found out what works and what doesn't work from my years of dating experience and this is why today I can show you this article which hopefully will help you to move forwards with your attempt to reignite your ...
Views: 5610(2 votes) - How to Tell If Your Ex Still Loves You - Sure Signs That They Want You Back - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Phillip TomDo you want to know how to tell if your ex still loves you? I’m sure that is a question everyone wants to get an answer to after a split up. Even if there actually isn't any way to tell 100% (only your ex knows for sure) if your ex still has feelings for you. However these indications is going ...
Views: 5607 - *** Relationships: Giving Yourself Up Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Margaret PaulYears ago, when on a book tour for our book, "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?", my ex-husband and I had dinner with a couple on the East Coast with whom he had become friends. I connected with Allison (not her real name) immediately. Warm and open, I could see that she was ...
Views: 5601(8 votes) - Men and women are different how do they get what they want? by Susan Sheppard - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan SheppardMen are such wonderful creatures and most of the time everyone underappreciates them. Personally, I love men and everything about them. Since my whole theory of relationship is based upon the fact that men and women are different, it seemed time to elaborate on who men are and how did they get ...
Views: 5598 - Actions Vs. Words - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Lilly WhiteActions vs. Words! Men react to actions rather than words. They don’t like it when a woman says, Let's talk, men freak out and get on the offensive before you even say a word. Let's talk about words first. When women talk to long about a subject concerning there relationship, the man ...
Views: 5592 - How to Live With a Narcissist - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Linda SapadinSome narcissists are obviously obnoxious, offensive and obstinate. Others, however, present as attractive, appealing, easy-going people. It’s not until a direct confrontation occurs that their narcissism becomes obvious. Summon up the courage to tell him (or her) that he’s being self-centered ...
Views: 5581 - 4 Easy Ways To Increase Chemistry In Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Kevin TeoChemistry is the sense that you get that you and another person are meant to be together when you're both perfectly at ease with each other and have a strong physical attraction for each other. And while chemistry in relationships can’t be created, it does not mean you can’t develop it. In ...
Views: 5578(1 vote) - ***Infidelity is Not Okay and it is Not Forgivable! - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Frankly, if we hear yet one more person talk about infidelity in a relationship as if it were okay, not a big deal, and forgivable, we are going to get angry! We have studied the best marriages for more than 25 years and we know this – the best ...
Views: 5576(34 votes) - How To Get Someone You've Been Dating To Commit To A Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Yangki Christine AkitengIf someone asked, "What is the truest expression of love", my answer would be "commitment". Of course the perfect answer would be "dying for another" but the reality is that there aren't that many opportunities for each of us to die for another to demonstrate our love. In terms of love ...
Views: 5569 - What To Do After You've Been Betrayed - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Heather MauelIt might have been your best friend, your partner, your boss, your brother or even your lover. It burns deep inside. You can’t sleep for the anger, the shock and dismay. You may find yourself still not believing it’s happened to you. But it has! When those we have entrusted with our money, our ...
Views: 5568 - Living with an alcoholic -- How to detach - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from John McMahonIn the last article we discussed the need to detach from the alcoholic. In this article we will discuss how to detach, what it means and how to achieve it successfully. When you live with an alcoholic, almost inevitably, you become caught up in his drinking behavior. You will find yourself ...
Views: 5560 - He Loves You – But He Does Not Want to Be Committed – Christian Carter on Commitment - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Sarah MichaelsHow many times in your dating life have you heard this – “I love you, but I don’t want to be committed”…”Its not you, its me”…”You are a great girl, but I don’t want to be tied down”?? Five? Ten? A MILLION? Believe me ladies, we have ALL been there. And it really stinks because you have no ...
Views: 5557 - Relationship Advice: 7 Tips on How To Win Your Partner Back - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Melody ChaseFor anyone who has been focusing on how to get their fiancé back or to get back with their lover or partner can probably relate to the song called “Nothing Compares To You” by Sinead O’Connor. The song really captures the intensity of the despair, the longing, the loneliness and desire to be ...
Views: 5557 - I Want More Than he Has To Offer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Denise WadeWhether you just met the man of your dreams or are casually dating, here are ten simple dating principles to maintain a healthy dating mindset. No matter if he considers you relationship material or just a coffee date, the most desirable women in a man’s mind are the ones who take responsibility ...
Views: 5553 - Why Passive Aggressive Behavior is so Hard to Grasp When You Are in Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Neil WarnerIt seems to be a silent but growing epidemic of miscommunication between people in any kind of relationships. If you read forum comments, help requests are popping up everywhere, and the hurt from miscommunication seems to be a shared national pain. Several factors have contributed to the ...
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