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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Do Divorced Couples Get Back Together: How Often Do Divorced Couples Reconcile - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael BradDo Divorced Couples Get Back Together: How Often Do Divorced Couples Reconcile How often do people break up and get back together? Well, here is the answer. Frequently! Yes, you didn't hear it wrongly. People are breaking up and getting back together all the time. In fact, if you ...
Views: 5101 - How to Call Her After Your First Date - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Richard LisoHave you gone to a first date with a girl? If you enjoyed being with her, it is likely you want to take her on another meeting. Right now it depends on whether you liked her or not. Since if you did not, then just proceed to another girl. You may however get in touch with her and say ...
Views: 5095 - ***When A Good Woman Marries A Bad Man - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We are eternal optimists – make no mistake about that! With us, glasses are always half full, not half empty. The sun is always shining where we live! We are eternally hopeful that tomorrow will be a brighter day – and it usually is! We love life ...
Views: 5090(31 votes) - Signs Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You and Wants You Back Even After A Painful Breakup! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Michael UadialeYour ex-boyfriend was so angry with you when you broke up that you are certain that you will certainly not see your ex-boyfriend again. However, love someone have for you can not just vanish into tin air, its not something that comes on and off at once, thus if your ex-boy-friend still love you, ...
Views: 5088 - Who is the “Keeper” of your Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Karen CardHave you ever wondered why women spend so much time talking about relationships, while men seem to rarely give it a thought? Often, it is the woman that is considered the “keeper or caretakers of the relationship. This happens naturally because women generally measure their own self-worth ...
Views: 5085 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Attract Controlling Men? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a woman can want to experience a relationship with a man that is healthy and functional, there are numerous things that can get in the way if this actually taking place. And one of these things is when a man is controlling. To a one degree or another, both men and women are ...
Views: 5084 - How to Get Back Your Boyfriend After He Dumped You - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Andrew HunterSo something happened and you find your relationship is suddenly in turmoil. I can't say exactly how you got here, but I'm will to bet that you want to reconcile with your boyfriend. Maybe you made some sort of mistake. Maybe he is at fault. Or maybe you two made a mutual agreement. All those ...
Views: 5077(1 vote) - Getting Married Soon? Five Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say "I Do" - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rod LoudenAfter what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You're excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you've got all the important questions asked and answered. Are the guests seated properly? Did we give the florist a deposit? Are all the relatives ...
Views: 5065 - "Why Are My Partners Always Needy?" - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Margaret PaulAngelo had been married to Serena for 15 years before divorcing. In his marriage, Angelo was a caretaker, always trying to please Serena, always trying to get her approval and avoid her disapproval. Serena was a taker - handing responsibility to Angelo for her happiness and often angry with him ...
Views: 5064(2 votes) - How to Maintain Love & Happiness in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from LaToya CampbellI want to be happy. Do you want to be happy? I don’t know about you, but whether you are single, in a relationship, or married, wouldn’t you like to be happy? I know it is cliché to say, but one way to be happy is to be happy with YOU first! Yes, psychiatrists and psychologists know exactly ...
Views: 5058(2 votes) - Your Ex Boyfriend - Why He Lies - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversYour Ex Boyfriend - Why He Lies; After a breakup, it might seem that your ex boyfriend is speaking in another language. He will say he loves you, but then he won't answer your text, emails or phone calls. This shouldn't surprise you if you think about all of the times he has said things when you ...
Views: 5058(2 votes) - 3 Powerful Strategies to Easily Win Your Ex-Husband Back - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaJust like others that have found themselves in your circumstance, you might be asking yourself "precisely how in the world am I likely to get my hubby back?" You can be confident that you're not alone and that lots of couples, amazingly, reconcile every single passing day. Aided by the ...
Views: 5046 - Make An Ex Boyfriend Interested In You Again – Get His Attention These Steps - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversMake An Ex Boyfriend Interested In You Again – Get His Attention These Steps; You can use Psychological and Expert Tips to get your ex boyfriend or girlfriend back in your life; directions on what to do to get effective expert relationship advice. A complete solution to help you get your ex ...
Views: 5043 - Intention vs. Impact in a Loving Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Lewis DenbaumIn a loving relationship, sometimes your words do not have the impact that you intend. When there is a disconnect between what you intend to communicate and the impact of your words, you are not communicating clearly, and this leads to problems in a relationship. In good communication, the ...
Views: 5036 - How To Get Your Wife Back From Another Man: My Wife Is In Love With Another Man What Should I Do - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackIts hard work enough to get your wife back but to get her back from another man might be too difficult you think. But truth is that with a little bit of effort and smart work you can get your wife back even if she is with another man. Here is what you need to do. Find out the cause behind ...
Views: 5032 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Become Obsessed With Their Ex? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end some people come to conclude that it was no longer working and that its time had come. And then there are others who experience an end to a relationship and find it extremely difficult to let go and move on. This could have been a relationship that was ...
Views: 5027 - Things To Take Note Of To Know That She Wants You In Her Arms Again - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Andrew HunterTrying to get back with your girlfriend can be hard especially if you have no idea how to pursue the problem. If she was the one who broke it off and you didn't communicate since then, chances are you have no idea how you stand with her right now. Before trying to win her back, you must first ...
Views: 5027 - ***Does Marriage Improve Your Health? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzAmerica’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts Over the past decade there have been a number of research articles expounding on the positive virtues of marriage and good health. We have reported on them. And as you know, there are some very strong opinions that accompany the research findings – ...
Views: 5023(47 votes) - Don’t Try to Change Your Partner. Change YOURSELF Instead! This Can Help Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Doron GilMen and women alike often try to change their partners. They believe that “only when” their partners will think, feel, react and behave the way they themselves do – the relationship will be satisfying. But how often does it happen that just because they try to change their partners their ...
Views: 5017(1 vote) - Why Won't My Ex Boyfriend Call Me Back? - Trick to Make Him Call You - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeAre you saying to yourself at the moment, why won't my ex boyfriend call me back? Have you called him a few times or on one occasion however he is simply not returning your texts or phone calls? I recognize the way how you feel. However luckily, there is a means to get him to call you ...
Views: 5012(1 vote) - Do Women Have An Agenda? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Radomir SamardzicOh, yes they do! Now, let’s see how this works. I understand that it is a generalization, but we are generally either men or women, so this would apply to all of us to a larger or smaller degree whether we are aware of it or not. Everyone knows what a man’s agenda is, at least at the ...
Views: 5005(2 votes) - How To Express Yourself With A Letter - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerWriting can be an incredible outlet to expressing your emotions, feelings, and desires without necessarily causing an argument, feeling frustrated, or having your thoughts come out wrong. This article contains some tips on how to express yourself in writing. WHEN TO WRITE A LETTER There ...
Views: 4999 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Do Everything By Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go for a walk in nature, they would soon see that everything relies on something else in order to survive. One is not going to come across anything that is independent of its environment; what they will see is interdependence. When it comes to a tree for example, it could be ...
Views: 4991 - ***3 Ways to Manage Rejection So You Can Move On - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerRejection sucks. There’s no other way to say it. When he doesn’t show interest, doesn’t show up, or breaks it off after a relationship develops; it’s ugly and icky. No doubt about it. Thing is: rejection doesn’t have to strike a mortal blow. I know so many women who avoid connecting with ...
Views: 4989(5 votes) - ***Can You Imagine Life Without Your Spouse? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. At the end of every interview we conduct with happily and successfully married couples we ask the most powerful question of our interview protocol – “Can you imagine life without your spouse?” The question always draws tears to the eyes of the couple ...
Views: 4989(19 votes) - ***Love the Second Time Around - Falling Back in Love - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. People in love sometimes fall out of love. But sometimes, they fall back into love all over again. While we have seen many instances of this in our interviews over the years, a great example of what we are talking about is the love affair between ...
Views: 4984(19 votes) - "Why Won't my Partner Have Sex With Me?" - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI have worked with individuals and couples for the past 42 years, and I have heard this question countless times: "Why doesn't my partner want to have sex with me?"Over and over, I discover that there is often ONE major reason he or she doesn’t want to have sex.Take Lawrence as ...
Views: 4983(3 votes) - Separation and Divorce Tips - Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Divorce - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Carolyn EllisDivorce and separation can be quite a ride. Up and down. Up and down. Will it ever stop? Even before the decision to separate or divorce is made, life can feel like it’s spinning out of control. One day you’re up, the next day you’re down. It can feel like you are losing your mind. Divorce ...
Views: 4982 - Did He Really Say "I love you"? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Christine PembletonHave you ever been in a relationship with a guy that progressed to the “I love you” stage? That’s the stage of a relationship when things are going well; you are enjoying each other’s company, and you believe the other person feels the same way. It’s the point where your relationship can ...
Views: 4980 - Engagement Anxiety Dismantled: The Grass Is Always Greener Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Sheryl PaulWhen my grandparents got married in the 1930s, I’m quite certain neither one of them had the kind of engagement anxiety I see among people today. My grandmother did experience grief about leaving her mother and two sisters and the difficult feelings were displaced onto her wedding dress and veil ...
Views: 4978(2 votes) - When Marriage Problems Build Up, Here's How to Break the Ice - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Claire HatchDoes this problem ring a bell? You’re nursing a grievance. You didn’t bring it up at the moment because there was too much going on. Or you were afraid things would go south. Or you thought maybe it was one of those times in a marriage when you should just cut your partner slack and move on. ...
Views: 4971 - ***Healing Love and Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you love or approval addicted?Do you often feel empty inside if you are not in a relationship?Do you often feel empty inside even if you are in a relationship but your partner is not paying attention to you?Do you get anxious when a person you are dating does not contact you when you expect ...
Views: 4966(3 votes) - How To Get An Ex Girlfriend Reconciled To You With Poems - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Vanessa MoorePsychological Help, Tips and Advice, learn how to get your Ex Boyfriend, Girlfriend, husband, wife or spouse back. How To Get An Ex Girlfriend Reconciled To You; Steps that you can follow to have more success in your relationship to get reconciled with an ex, Making a successful and promising ...
Views: 4966 - 8 Sure-Fire Ways to Get a Girl to Like You - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisYou can get a girl to like you by following some basic 'get a girl' rules. Following are 8 rules to live by when you are trying to get a girl to like you. 1. Don't Chase Her, Pursue Her When you pursue a girl you are trying to get her to notice you and like you, but when you chase a girl ...
Views: 4965 - Appetite with Class aka How to Be a REALLY Nice Bitch! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Susan SheppardHow to be a really nice bitch! I guess I haven’t really explained how you get to be a really nice Bitch. So here it is. Women are called bitch when they demand and when they get angry. The secret to being a really nice bitch is to know what you want and ask for it very nicely while ...
Views: 4963 - Disadvantages of Debating and How To Avoid It For Better Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from J. AcobArguments - what's it good for? Debates are rarely "won." When you think you won an argumentation, what did you gain? The "loser" at least learned something, right? But what did you get? arguing practice, ego satisfaction, and diminished Brain power. Argument Decreases Brain Power? At ...
Views: 4963(1 vote) - With Relationships Come a Few Responsibilities - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWhen you get involved in any kind of a relationship, that connection comes with a few responsibilities. In fact, in many connections there are loads of responsibilities. Trouble presents itself when someone engages with another person with the intention that the interaction is all about ...
Views: 4960(1 vote) - Intimacy and the Male Ego - What may Be Causing Your Man's Insecurities - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Sarah MichaelsIt’s not often that I get a question on male insecurity, but I received an excellent question from a reader who was brave enough to pose the thought – are MEN at times insecure as well as women? As we all know, Rori Raye talks often and at length about female insecurity, and how that insecurity ...
Views: 4959 - Reconcile With Ex Boyfriend After Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversReconcile With Ex Boyfriend After Breakup; The mistake most women make after a breakup is telling your ex boyfriend how much you love him and want him back. This is understandable because that is the way you feel. However, trying to make your ex boyfriend feel sorry for you will not get him back ...
Views: 4958(2 votes) - *** Why Don't I Have Friends? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why don't I have friends?" asked Isabella in one of our phone counseling sessions.Isabella, 25 and very attractive, was having a problem that many people have. Sometimes, if people don't keep their high school friends or meet friends in college or at work, they may have trouble making ...
Views: 4946(2 votes) - What To Expect In Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from David OttSeduction And Romantic Love We are seduced into relationships for many reasons, for support and approval, to overcome our feelings of loneliness, fear and insecurity, to explore our passion and sexuality, to feel power and control, to be needed, to have fun, to love and be loved, to have ...
Views: 4943 - The ONE Major Cause of Relationship Problems! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat if there really is ONE major cause of relationship problems, one issue that if you address, would change everything? The good news and the bad news is - there is!The good news is that it makes it easier to understand why you might be having problems in your relationship.The bad news is that ...
Views: 4941(2 votes) - Help for Shy Women - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Gus KemperThis article describes a remarkable treatment where a man - who is afraid of women - solves his anxiety (shyness) by occupying himself in curing the shyness of a woman. After that the man has cured the shyness of a woman (that is, the woman is able to be vulnerable to others), he will receive ...
Views: 4940(2 votes) - I'm Dating This Guy Who is in the Process of Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Susan DunnI get letters. As a Relationship Coach, and the “How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams” expert on a major website, I get letters. “I’ve been seeing a guy for a year who’s in the process of a divorce,” writes Anne (not her real name). She goes on to ...
Views: 4932 - How to Be the Man Every Woman Wants to Meet - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Richard LisoThere are many things and traits that attract women in men. If you ask a group of women, you'll probably get a never-ending list of qualities regarding what women want in a man. I many of my articles, I discuss the point that women and men have different attraction mechanisms, and ...
Views: 4931 - Managing Anger When You Get Treated Like an ATM Machine - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondI Can’t Stand It - My Family Treats Me Like An ATM Machine! How the hot button was created Sharon helped her sister Ellisa prepare the party for their father's 80th birthday. As the guests left they thanked Ellisa and wished her father many more years of healthy life. Sharon drove home hurt ...
Views: 4927 - The Truth About the No Contact Rule After a Break Up - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Andrew HunterHave you heard of the “No Contact” rule that many people say you should follow following a break up? What is this rule and how can it help you heal after a break up or even win your ex back? That’s what we’re talking about today. What is the No Contact rule? It’s fairly simple really. ...
Views: 4927(1 vote) - What To Do And Say When Talking To My Ex Boyfriend Again - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversWhat To Do And Say When Talking To My Ex Boyfriend Again; Calling your ex boyfriend, or receiving a call from an ex boyfriend is no easy task. Especially if there are still feelings involved and your nerves are at an all time high. You will have to get over this discomfort though if you want it ...
Views: 4923(1 vote) - Christian Relationships: Saying No to Your Boyfriend’s Sexual Advances - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Angie LewisMost young women “give in” to their boyfriend’s sexual advances because of peer pressure and fear they will leave the relationship if they don’t give in and have sex. This is precisely why young people today should NOT ALLOW their emotions to lead the relationship. Let me ask you this. If you ...
Views: 4920(4 votes) - ***Are You or Your Partner Possessive? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Margaret Paul"I freak out when my husband even looks at another woman. I trust him not to wander, so I don't know why this upsets me so much.""My partner spends too much time with her friends and family. What's the point of being together if she's always gone a couple of nights a ...
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