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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- The Choice Is Yours - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Tiya Cunningham-Sumter"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification" Romans 14:19 Real change begins with you! There’s never been a truer statement. If you want change in your relationships, start with you. You are the only one you have total control over. Many of our ...
Views: 830 - The Choice Is Yours - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Tiya Cunningham-Sumter"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification" Romans 14:19 Real change begins with you! There’s never been a truer statement. If you want change in your relationships, start with you. You are the only one you have total control over. Many of our ...
Views: 915 - Those Two Little Words: Thank You - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Diana ValentineYour wedding event is not finished until you’ve sent out your thank you notes. Just as important as the invitation, the thank you card is an absolute necessity! The mark of a well- mannered bride, it also lets the gift-giver know you’ve received their gift and that you cared enough ...
Views: 879 - How To Improve Your Intimate Relationship Pt 1 - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettIf you would like to reach a higher level of intimacy and love with your beloved, there is a way that will raise your relationship from strength to greater strength. But you will have to do some soul searching and allow yourself to open up to a new approach to your relationship. You will be ...
Views: 1681 - Avoiding Infidelity: 8 Tips To Keep Partners Faithful - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.The news media thrive on streaming information - and gossip - about the exploits of high visibility couples. The general public has been well informed about the infidelity of John Edwards, the visits to call girls by Eliot Spitzer, the on-going splits of Hollywood couples. Polls report that ...
Views: 1217 - Love, Like Starlight Never Dies ... - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Michelle Roberton - JonesWise words are not always found where you might expect them. The words come from Harrison's favorite bedtime story from when he was little. Yet although, they are humbly written in a children's book, they are worthy of being read & listened to again & again ... Love cannot die, it is within us ...
Views: 2824 - How To Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerImproving your relationship often requires doing things differently and gathering new information. In this article we've highlighted some useful ideas and advice for people who want to create meaningful and lasting change in their relationships. Let's start with some basic ideas that will ...
Views: 1736 - How Pheromones Work - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Zack FairPheromones are substances that can be smelled and not seen. There have even been studies to suggest pheromones can be just as effective if they are not smelled. Pheromones have always carried messages to individuals of the same species in the animal kingdom, and humans are no different. But as ...
Views: 2003 - A Woman's Tears - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Sally ConnollyWhen women cry, men often feel helpless and their first response is to try to problem-solve or to convince their partner that tears are not helpful or the situation is not as serious as she may think. The man’s intentions are certainly good ones as men often say that, while they feel extremely ...
Views: 802 - Relationship Communication Problems-The Crisis in Male-Female Conversation Crying Out For Attention - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Leo RyanRelationship communication problems are very common relationship problems. There are a number of ways we can look at what these basic relationship problems are all about. One of the first things to say is it seems men are primarily responsible for the issues associated with marital and ...
Views: 2237 - Ingredients Of A Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Susan PeabodyCreating a relationship is like backing a cake. You must have the right ingredients, in the right amount (not too much and not too little) and you must put them together in the right order. The ingredients of a healthy relationship are as follows: 1. Honesty that engenders trust. 2. Readiness ...
Views: 9609 - Is Your Relationship Going Stale? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Siri-Gian KhalsaWhen your relationship goes stale, what do you do next? Are you out the back when commitment from your long time partner is not in the offing? When sand hills build up into mountains between you both over time, do you start looking for new territories to discover? When he's not "perfect" in ...
Views: 4427 - IS THERE A POINT OF NO RETURN IN RELATIONSHIPS? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from William CottringerIS THERE A POINT OF NO RETURN IN RELATIONSHIPS? by Bill Cottringer “There is a point at which everything becomes simple and there is no longer any question of choice, because all you have staked will be lost if you look back. This is life's point of no return.” ~Dag Hammarskjold. I have ...
Views: 2389 - Authentic Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Medea Bavarella ChechikI was out for dinner with a friend a while ago and she asked me several interesting questions: • “Why are relationships one of the most difficult experience there is?” • “Why do we have such deep, innate desire to seek romantic relationships or loving ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - ***Relationships: Empathy Vs. Responsibility for Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Margaret PaulWilliam grew up with a mother who was depressed much of her life. As the oldest of three children with a father who was not around much, William took on a lot of responsibility for his mother's wellbeing. He grew up as a kind and caring man, believing that he was responsible for another's ...
Views: 3226 - Relationship Problems? - Three Steps That Lead You To The Magical Relationship You've Always Wanted - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonAre you involved in a relationship that isn't as happy as you had hoped for? Do you ever feel confused or frustrated about how to get the love and respect you desire? If so... you probably feel scared about what the future holds if you stay in this unhappy relationship. Read on to discover ...
Views: 1017 - How To Gain Confidence In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Kara Oh13 Steps of Confidence Building Is shyness or insecurity keeping you from meeting your soul mate? Here's a simple way to stop doing that to yourself and start having more fun. 2 Stages of Confidence Men agree that one of the most attractive qualities in a woman is when she's self-assured, ...
Views: 1014 - Seize The Moment Or He Could Get Away Forever - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Kara OhHow many times have you seen someone you were attracted to and didn't say or do anything, then regretted it later, knowing the odds of running into that person again were next to impossible? What could you have done to meet him? Something happened to me last week at the market and I thought I ...
Views: 713 - How To Dazzle Your Date - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Kara OhYou may think it’s about the right dress and shoes but that’s not how you dazzle your date. The most enticing thing you can do when you're getting to know someone new is listening. Most people are nervous and preoccupied with other thoughts; what's going on in the room; is my hair alright, do ...
Views: 789 - 5 Ways A Woman Can Instantly Improve Her Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Kara OhWomen are the leaders in the relationship. Men know it better than women do. A woman can change the tone and energy more easily then they realize... and it's fun to watch him respond. The quickest way to shift the energy in the moment, or as the primary way you interact with each other, is to ...
Views: 1455 - Have A True Relationship With Anyone! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Denny DwyerBe in any relationship or conversation with ease and joy! In Natural Law™ we are naturally connected and in communication with ourselves and others. We do not need validation and justification. Therefore, we are free of need. Desire then guides us in the doing of life. Now free of having to do ...
Views: 931 - Pheromones Throughout History - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Zack FairMany researchers have questioned whether or not human pheromones or the lack thereof could have affected drastic changes in history. Some say yes while others vehemently say no, that humans are not ruled by pheromones alone so their place in history cannot be affected by it. Humans are different ...
Views: 1118 - Personal Success Tip - Creating Accountability Circles, Peer-Leaders and Your Personal Posse - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonHave you ever noticed that every successful person has a team with whom they surround themselves? For example, the head coach of any sports team has countless assistants and trainers. Every CEO has a board of directors. Of course, the President has his cabinet, as well as numerous other ...
Views: 938 - Relationship Success Tips: Getting The Love by Finding The Safe Harbors From Life's Storms - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWhen I was about 12, I watched one of the old Clint Eastwood westerns where he plays the role of the hardened cowboy: Very little emotional expression, very few words, a tough-as-nails attitude, an occasional fight, some woman to fall in love with him and then, at the end, he leaves town to ...
Views: 990 - Relationship Communication Problems - The Crisis In Male-Female Conversation Crying Out For Attention - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Leo RyanRelationship communication problems are very common. There are a number of ways we can look at what these basic relationship problems are all about. One of the first things to say is it seems men are primarily responsible for the issues associated with marital and relationship problems to do ...
Views: 1210 - From A Guys Viewpoint! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Rosie JonesI read this piece and loved it. So I was pleased when the author gave me permission to reproduce it here. It's what I say to ladies all the time.....It's always the same scenario just in different guises. But it's so much better coming straight from the horses mouth. In this case....a male ...
Views: 1089 - Even Ralph Kramden Used Self Talk - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Lyle Becourtney"Pins and needles, needles and pins; it's a happy man that grins." These classic words were made famous by Jackie Gleason in his role as Ralph Kramden in the 1950s TV sitcom, The Honeymooners. So why in the world was America's favorite bus driver so intent on repeating this phrase whenever he ...
Views: 3839(2 votes) - ****Five Love Tips to Save a Rich Partner, Poor Partner Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Dr. Diana KirschnerIn some couples the partners have very different finances because one comes from a wealthy family and/or earns much more than the other. They may also have differences in their understanding of finance, budgets, cash flow, or the importance of saving, investing and planning for the future. ...
Views: 1583 - ***The Ultimate Breakup Quiz: 20 Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dr. Diana KirschnerOf course, some relationships are destructive, smothering or empty and they have to go. But these days breaking up and divorce have become so socially acceptable, that many couples who could work things out wind up dissolving their unions. And often there is a big price to pay for this. As a ...
Views: 4681(62 votes) - ***Dating Advice: Five Ways to Cope with the Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Dr. Diana KirschnerRosh Hashanah is coming fast. Then there is Thanksgiving. Christmas. Hanukkah. Are you doomed to a miserable holiday if your relatives drive you crazy? What if you are just introducing your family to a serious date, someone who could be the One? Does Aunt Millie always cluck about what a ...
Views: 1415 - Signs Of A Controlling Relationship: Are You Stuck In A Controlling Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Michael LeeA controlling relationship can be very complicated. In most situations, the one controlled doesn’t even know or want to admit that they’re being suffocated. Many factors come into play here, but we’re going to focus on the warning signs of a controlling relationship. A ...
Views: 1095 - Are You Worried Your Spouse Is Cheating? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Wendell CribbsEmotional stability in a marriage is important to both physical and mental well-being. Most relationships I encounter seem to have enough stresses from external factors such as work and financial pressures, therefore adding suspicions of infidelity can often be too much for a spouse to bear. In ...
Views: 735 - Relationship Success Strategies- Chooser Versus Choosee: The Power of Choice - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonAre you letting people influence your life in a way that’s negative? Do you isolate yourself out of fear of getting hurt? Are you clear about acceptable and unacceptable behavior in others? Are you happy with your boundaries? Review the following list of unhealthy boundaries. Check off any ...
Views: 1478 - Signs Of A Committed Relationship - How To Have A Fuller, Richer And More Satisfying Life. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Leo RyanSigns of a committed relationship are obvious when you are wholeheartedly dedicated to your partnership, and plan to maintain it on an ongoing basis. Your commitment is displayed in unmistakable ways that acts as a model for all those who wish to follow in your footsteps. When one is aware of ...
Views: 1116 - Relationships: Have You Made A Difference Today? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Mark BowserHave you made a difference for someone lately? Theresa Peterson tells a wonderful story of how relationships do make a difference. Abbie Knight was a very lonely depressed ninth grader. She missed her old eighth grade days. The high school was so big and intimidating. All Abbie wanted was a ...
Views: 1102 - The Marriage (Partner) Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Robert HeardPerhaps one of the most complex challenges for mankind is the interpersonal relationship. As we move through our lives, especially adult lives, we encounter many different kinds of relationships. Here, at ACT Professional Counseling, also known as ACT Professional Marriage Counseling, we see ...
Views: 1438 - A Dozen Ways To Drive Him Away - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Anita BurnettThere are certain behaviors that some women possess that are sure to drive their men away. If you feel that your relationship is missing something or your man is drifting away, you may want to take a closer look at your own behaviors. You don’t have to possess all these characteristics or ...
Views: 2203 - Win Him Back - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Anita BurnettHe left. Now what do you do? Or maybe he hasn’t left yet, but the end of the relationship is nearing and you are wondering what you can do to either get him back or get him to stay. The 1st step is to understand why he left or is leaving. Assuming he has already left the relationship, did he ...
Views: 656 - Book Review: Sex Lies and the Internet - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Relationship Advice. Relationship advice concerns any guidance or suggestion about how to better manage or reconcile differences, reach agreements, and coexist peacefully in a relationship (whether that relationship is romantic, ...
Views: 752 - Definition: Relationship Advice - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakRelationship counseling is the process of counseling the parties of a relationship in an effort to recognize and to better manage or reconcile troublesome differences and repeating patterns of distress. The relationship involved may be between members of a family or a couple (see also family ...
Views: 861 - Manage Your Love Life Like You Manage Your 401k - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Carmin WhartonIf one day you notice that the stocks in your 401k portfolio are slightly falling, what do you do? A wise investor keeps an eye on the stock market. The investor doesn’t pull dump that particular market at the first sign of trouble, however there is trouble and then there is ...
Views: 994 - I Am A Good Catch So Why Am I Still Single? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Carmin WhartonYou have done everything right; you finished at the top of your college class, you are advancing in your dream career at an unprecedented rate. You have purchased a beautiful home and you are active in church and community activities. You regularly exercise and are in excellent physical ...
Views: 3776 - Tuning Up Our Relationships Begins With Ourselves - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Amy HaleHave you ever wondered why it is you meet the people you meet? Have you ever attracted the same type of people and situations over and over again? Have you ever been confused about why people act a particular way around you? Almost everyone, at one time or another, has pondered these ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - How To Follow Through And Rebuild Trust Even After Infidelity - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf trust in your love relationship feels weakened, broken or completely lacking, perhaps you have made an intention to rebuild it. This can be especially so if there has been infidelity. You may not know exactly how to go about healing your relationship and moving closer to your partner, but ...
Views: 2499 - Relationship With A Woman From Ukraine That Made Me See The World Different - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Richard RoarkThis is to anyone who is thinking about travelling to Ukraine is search of their soul mate. First of all, DO IT. You will hear from friends that you are crazy to say the least. They will say that you can find a good woman at home. There are good women at home, but they are married. There is a ...
Views: 453 - Loving And Hating - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockDo you love and hate? If you do, then you are very normal. If you just hated, or only loved, there would be consistency, but when you do both, the mind finds itself in conflict all the time, and this produces stress. So if you want to find the underlying cause of your stress, look no further ...
Views: 940 - Money Does Not Solve Money Problems - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Francis HoseinDo you think that if you have more money you will solve your problems, for if you do you are part of the thinking of many people? Many people hope to have more money hoping to solve their problems only to realize that they have the money and some of their problems are still around. Blaming ...
Views: 951 - Relationships: Friendship, Baseball, and True Success - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Mark BowserEleven year old Chick Moorman loved baseball. I mean he LOVED baseball. He slept, ate, drank, dreamed, played, etc...baseball. The 1956 Little League season was about to begin. The smell of the game was everywhere. The aroma of the leather gloves, the dirt of the infield under your feet, ...
Views: 1050 - How to Get Back Your Ex - A Surefire 3-Step Plan - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Keith JonesWhen you first break up, you'll find yourself having all sorts of thoughts and emotions. This is a dangerous time for you! And... it's a time you shouldn't be making decisions about your relationship and how to get back your ex! It might seem strange that I'm telling you now isn't the time to ...
Views: 999 - Trust In Relationships - Is This A Requirement For The Success of a Marriage or Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Leo RyanTrust in relationships could be considered one of the essential requirements for the success of a good marriage or relationship. It is essential for a healthy relationship. Trust is absolutely pivotal in order for a relationship to work. Where there is no trust, it effects the relationship in ...
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