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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Relationships That Empower Us - Transformation Through Trust - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Peri EnkinWe live in a world where loneliness runs rampant and has been identified as the most dominant social problem in America today. The longing for real connection with another human being can keep us from fulfilling our potentials and giving our gifts to the world. It is just that important an ...
Views: 1009 - How To Compliment A Woman - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Stephen NashWant to learn how to get girls? Well, then listen up…this is a key skill in attracting women into your life. So many guys are truly clueless when it comes to complimenting a woman. How many of you have said any version of the following: “Wow, you’re totally gorgeous. Let ...
Views: 4434 - Why Jane Fonda Dropped James Franciscus - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Paul KyriaziJane Fonda met, soon to be star, James Franciscus in her college drama class. As she wrote in her autobiography, 'My Life So Far', "James was movie star handsome, smart, literate, and had a sense of humor." He became her first real love. She goes on to say that Franciscus had a great passion ...
Views: 4827 - Eliminate Avoidance In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Crystal HernandezWhen it comes to habits you can bet that change is going to require an act of the will. Habits are the attitudes and behaviors that generally work for us in some way. They're so effective that we come to rely on them. Some habits are harmless, like leaving your keys in the basket on the baker's ...
Views: 1764 - Spending Addiction - Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Tracia LarimerMoney can be the source of financial stress, resentment and arguments for many couples. Many marriages have caved in under the pressure of too much debt, poor investment choices, spending addictions, or overspending to maintain a lifestyle that is financially inappropriate. In this article ...
Views: 1637 - Building Self-Esteem, One Sentence At A Time - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Steven CarterMEN LIKE WOMEN WHO LIKE THEMSELVES. It sounds so simple. Like two plus two equals four. Simple. Yet most women know from their own personal experience that the 'mathematics' of love and relationships are rarely this simple. Indeed, they know that love and relationships can be painfully ...
Views: 1779 - Are Your Relationship Problems Your Parents Fault? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Laura YoungI recently surveyed my blog readers to get their thoughts on a few topics. One items asked what question readers would ask me if we had the chance to sit down and talk openly and freely. One of the more interesting (and brave) questions I got was from my sister who wanted to know if a history ...
Views: 1288 - How To Impress People - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from M.Farouk Radwanhow to impress people? Do you think its hard to impress someone? Do you think it’s hard to make someone admire you? In fact it’s not hard at all. I know what’s going on in your mind right now, I am sure you are telling yourself, “if it was that easy then why do some ...
Views: 2075 - Are You A Single Woman Looking For Love In The Wrong Place? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Francis HoseinDo you feel you are getting into relationships only to find out after a couple of weeks that he is not the one, he does not act as he says he is, you realize that he is not genuine and that you have made a mistake? Do you feel you have been making lots of mistake in choosing the right man, ...
Views: 856 - How To Save A Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Ron HirsuYou begin to sniff the tell-tale sign of a troubling relationship. You do not want a break-up....you love her to much to want a separation. So what should you do? How do you fix it and make it work? My advise to you is simple - Get real about yourself. You must understand and agree to the ...
Views: 795 - How To Get Your Ex Back - I am sorry... - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Ron HirsuIt is true that divorce "has an ugly side to it". You are now more 'calm' after the divorce. You suddenly realise that you should have "salvaged" the marriage. You suddenly realise that your ex is one of the most beautiful person on this earth. You suddenly realise that your ex wife is your ...
Views: 933 - How a Long Distance Relationship Has Been Successful For 2 People Not Cut-Out For Long Distance - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Michelle FWhen I tell people that I have been in a long distance relationship for 2 years, I am often asked the question, "How do you do it?" Quite frankly, I do not know how I have done it myself without becoming bald from ripping my own hair out. Somehow, some way, my boyfriend and I have managed to ...
Views: 649 - 'No' Hesitation - Say Yes To Saying No - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Colette RobicheauHow often have you found yourself unable to say ‘no’ to someone? It isn’t easy turning down an invite or request. There are many reasons why we might find ourselves unable to say no to requests- anxiety, a sense of obligation, wanting to be liked, wanting to be useful or to ...
Views: 1109 - How To Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Ron HirsuIt is true that divorce "has an ugly side to it". You are now more 'calm' after the divorce. You suddenly realise that you should have "salvaged" the marriage. You suddenly realise that your ex is one of the most beautiful person on this earth. You suddenly realise that your ex wife is your ...
Views: 965 - Freedom in Relationships - Finding a New Purr! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Peri EnkinI'm looking out at the rain forest that surrounds my new home. I have just moved from sea level to the rain forest at three thousand feet elevation. This is a huge change for me - and for my cat Kanui too! On the first day of the move he stayed under the bed and only ventured out once for a few ...
Views: 789 - Romantic Relationship Compatibility...Issues that should not be overlooked - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Olalekan AshiruRelationship Compatibility... What is it? It is simply the ability of people to live together without problems. What type of problems? A problem free relationship is the one in harmony, and when or where there is harmony, there is peace. Problem, whether big or small, would arise when the level ...
Views: 3509 - Soul-Mates vs Twin Flames - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Carol GuyWe are all longing for that special someone to share our lives with and open our heart too. We go through many different relationships hoping for the right one. Hoping to find our soulmate. But, it isn’t our soulmate we are longing for. It is our twin flame. There is so much talk about ...
Views: 2219 - Tips For Manifesting Love Relationships Using The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Gary EvansLove is absolutely essential in life. Love manifests happiness. To manifest love relationships in your life, or to even overcome the hatred and aloofness between relations, either between the husband and the wife, or other relatives, friends, and colleagues, and turn the negative vibrations of ...
Views: 2718 - Intimate Relationships Are Changing ~ Evolution and the Urge for Wholeness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Peri EnkinOver the past few years it has been my ongoing privilege to work with a growing number of couples. They seek me out for private mentoring and for support with the quality of intimacy in their relationships. Some are newly in love and just starting out on their shared journey together. Others are ...
Views: 890 - Love That Lasts - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Hugo ElfinstoneTruly loving another human being means you want what is best for them even if that's not you or what you want. Our idea of what is best for them and what is truly best for them may be different. Love is our natural state of existence when we are absent of fear, confusion, and emotional ...
Views: 784 - Tips For Long Distance Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhen couples are separated geographically by a big distance it's said that they are having a long distance relationship. There is a common belief that long distance relationships don't work and while I am not completely against that belief, still I am not completely with it. The aim of this ...
Views: 1592 - How To Deal With The Communication Tough Stuff - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsSure. It's easy to feel gratitude about your relationship and partner when things are running smoothly. Wasn't it wonderful the way she surprised me with a love note in my briefcase the other day? Or, I just adore the way he knows when I need a bouquet of flowers at the end of a long week. But ...
Views: 838 - Why Women Leave Men - The Truth About Women Leaving Men - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from JD DeanSo why do women leave men? Well, the reasons are usually much different than why men leave women. For example, while men crave respect women crave appreciation. There is usually a strong misconception among men that women are usually like a classic motor car, that is, high maintenance but this ...
Views: 1437 - Sex And Your City - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven CarterThe long-awaited movie, Sex And The City, arrived at theatres around the world last month, smashing box-office records as throngs of women (and yes, lots of men too!) queued up for hours to witness the latest adventures of their modern-day heroines Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. ...
Views: 2341 - Fear Of Commitment Explained: No Situation Is Hopeless - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengIn an attempt to understand a partner’s fear of commitment, we seek information to help us stay hopeful but in the process of information seeking, it’s too easy to be completely derailed -- and completely confused by all the conflicting information out there. I don’t know about you, but much of ...
Views: 1388 - Healing Your Relationships With Z-Point - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Brother Bert WilliamsHealing relationships with Z-Point is a very simple process that clears away the debris of past anger, resentment, disappointment, hatred and other negative emotions that are often expressed through our everyday relationships. In the next ten minutes, you will learn how to heal and release those ...
Views: 2398 - Some We Get Along With And Others We Let Go On Their Way - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Deborah HillRecently, a member of my family wrote me an email and stated that she felt we were very different and our energies didn't "mesh." She said that after family affairs were no longer necessary she did not want me in her life. This hit me like a crushing blow and landed in my heart with a thud. I ...
Views: 527 - Why Are Soul-Mate's Not Working? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Carol GuyYou see a smile across the room that seems to light up your whole being. The next thing you know your eyes meet and you can’t seem to look away. You are excited and nervous all at once. When you say ‘hello” you heart is beating so loud you think everyone in the room can hear it. That is just the ...
Views: 1187 - He Loves You But Won't Commit? Try This... - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Rori RayeEver feel frustrated that loving a man and being together in a relationships ends up being a whole lot more "work" than it should be? If so, then you should know that it doesn't have to be this way. Having a loving and lasting relationship with a man can be as easy for you as ...
Views: 14838 - Fixing It When You've Been Too Emotional - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Rori RayeI'd like to share an e-mail I received recently from a reader of my e-book, "Catch Him & Keep Him." She asked me a question about her relationship that I think many women can relate to. Here it is: >>>>Question: Hey Christian, how are you? I purchased a copy of your ebook yesterday! ...
Views: 5221 - Planning A Bridal Shower - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Tracy PhaupPlanning a bridal shower party has a tendency to bring out that playful, fun child in all of us. A bridal shower just offers so many opportunities for joy and laughter. It does take some preparation and planning, though, to have it go as easily and effortlessly as you would like to. Here are ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - The Central Conflict That Spills Over Into Everything Else - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from William CottringerThe Central Conflict That Spills Over Into Everything Else By Bill Cottringer After decades of studying and experiencing personal conflicts in a variety of work and domestic relationships, there is one that is more bothersome and difficult to talk about than any other. The strong ...
Views: 801 - Why Monogamy Isn't An Option To Most Of The Seduction Community - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Scot McKayHere’s a question I received via Facebook that really caught my attention. So much so that I’m sharing the Q&A with you here. By the way, if you’d like to “friend” me on facebook, my profile is here. While we’re at it, if you’re on Twitter my username ...
Views: 2783 - A Mother of a Problem For Reality Repair - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from William CottringerA Mother of a Problem For Reality Repair By Bill Cottringer A central challenge in life is for us to learn how to become experts at reality repair. We frequently find ourselves as part of undesirable realities we need to fix or create new and better replacement ones we think we want. ...
Views: 877 - Don't Let Jealousy Take Over Your Love Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsIt usually starts out small—just a twinge of worry or insecurity—and then before you know it grows to such huge proportions it seems like it will never leave. We’re talking about jealousy here. And if you’ve been in the throes of jealous feelings, you probably know what ...
Views: 1116 - Are you Ready to Stop Being Right and Start Being Happy? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Auriela McCarthyWe've all been there. Angry at our husbands of boyfriends for not helping around the house; seething because he's watching TV while we're staring down a sink of dirty dishes. Maybe dishes aren't the problem in your house. Perhaps your trigger device is the pile of dirty socks, underwear and ...
Views: 831 - Rock Of Love - Do You Have One? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyRock of love, you are to me! Many women think this of their partners. "Lean on me" many say, whilst they support you through your breast cancer stages, mentally, physically and emotionally. It's normal to enter into a state of shock, followed by up and down stages of grief, being felt and ...
Views: 1022 - *Diffusing Anger Or Feeding The Flames - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Margaret PaulHave you ever had an argument with someone - a partner, spouse, close friend, child, parent or other relative, or a business associate - that started small and spiraled into an intense conflict? Have you ever scratched your head, wondering how it got so out of control? Let's take a look at what ...
Views: 2947 - Flirting As The First Step In Seduction - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Paul RodgersKnowing how to approach women is a vital skill every man needs to know, because approaching women is the first step in creating a relationship with the girl of your dreams…. The most important thing to remember when approaching women is to come off as non-threatening and to not, under any ...
Views: 852 - Knowing When It’s Time To Move On…And Doing It - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Ann Catherine C.Ht., D.D.Peacefully releasing an intimate relationship is one of our greatest challenges in life. There are few things in life more painful, difficult, and traumatic than breaking up with someone we have loved…what’s even worse is being released by someone we love when we “aren’t ready”. What ...
Views: 2155 - People That Bother You Most - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from William CottringerPeople That Bother You Most By Bill Cottringer “Like the herd of animals we are, we sniff warily at the strange one among us.” ~ Loren Eisely Our success quest in life involves the paramount challenge of learning how to get along with other people. However, the reality of people being unique ...
Views: 1337 - Hypnotic Seduction - How To Attract Anyone With Hypnotic Seduction - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Michael LeeHypnotic seduction is a technique used to seduce a person with the use of hypnosis. Ever wondered why some people are able to pick up men or women that they like, even if they don’t have the looks or the money? They might be using hypnotic seduction. It has been proven time and again that ...
Views: 1007 - Partners in Crime, Passion or Business: Identifying Compatibility - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Fiona MacKay YoungWhat do partners in business; partners in crime, dating and handwriting analysis have in common? Partners in business, crime or dating require personal compatibility to work together, and handwriting analysis can clearly show where and if that exists – or doesn’t exist. They also ...
Views: 835 - Breast Self Examination With Partners - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyPartners assisting with breast self examination....well, you probably think I have lost the plot completely, suggesting your partners help you with your regular breast self exam. However..... I actually think it can be a great idea and encourage you to think about this option. Firstly - My ...
Views: 997 - Falling Out of Love - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhen the passion fades away from a relationship some people mistakenly think that they fell out of love and this happens because of the false ideas that the media fed those people with about love. Healthy relationships are the ones who move on from the passionate stage to the compassionate stage ...
Views: 1976 - Why Men Leave Women - The Secret To Getting Your Man Back - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from JD DeanIf you have just been dumped by your man then instead of reacting in an angry way it might pay you to understand first why the decision was made. As hard as it seems, being rational when you've been spurned is the first step in achieving a successful reunion and until you have the discipline to ...
Views: 1292 - 2 Ways to Break Your Communication Stalemate - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsHave you ever wondered how a casual conversation with your mate can somehow end up an argument? Maybe you two started out talking about something as mild as the weather and in some way one or both of you were triggered and ended up shutting down. If you’re tuned in to yourself and your ...
Views: 4935 - What Are the Two Languages You Need To Know? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Pam SmithDespite what makes logical sense, men and women are with the one they’re with not because of the others’ pedigree or resume or the number of zeros in their bank account, but because of the emotional attachment - the way they FEEL around that person. Valentines Day stirs up a lot ...
Views: 1105 - What Causes Women to Leave Men - Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from David DeAngeloNo matter what your emotions tell you to do, you have to end it first. If you want to have ANY chance of having things work out in the long run, then you need to take control of the situation, and break up with her. From this position, you will then be able to see things more clearly, and she ...
Views: 793 - Write It On Your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Cornelia Powell"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This is not news when I say that weddings have become outlandishly expensive, extravagant productions. If you're a bride-to-be, and no matter what wedding industry hype says, your wedding day is not ...
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