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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Trust Senses, Not Imagination - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2007 Trust Senses, Not Imagination With personal online encounters, our five senses get fed by our imaginations! We can't smell or touch or taste or hear the would-be object of our affections. We can't (SET ITAL) ...
Views: 1119 - Marriage: a Difficult Business for Woman? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Lina DicksonToday, the world never owned such opulence of womanly character or such splendor of womanly manners or multitudinous instances of wifely, motherly, daughterly, sisterly devotion, as it owns today. I have no words to express my admiration for good womanhood. Woman is not only man's equal, but in ...
Views: 472 - What To Do After You've Been Betrayed - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 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: 696 - Baby Doll Lingerie: Sexy Gifts Galore - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Amanda CotterillOne of the most popular types of lingerie is the baby doll lingerie set. With innocence and raw sensuality, all in one, a babydoll is an impressive piece of sexy lingerie that can raise the temperature of men around the world. Most babydolls come in a wide variety of steamy materials, from silk ...
Views: 1389 - Coping With Stalking And Stalkers - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Sam VakninA Typology of Stalkers Stalkers are not made of one cloth. Some of them are psychopaths, others are schizoids, narcissists, paranoids, or an admixture of these mental health disorders. Stalkers harass their victims because they are lonely, or because it is fun (these are latent sadists), or ...
Views: 1117 - Quick Tips To Be Sure You're Ready To Date Again - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Lynette LandingYour relationship ended through breakup or divorce. You put the past behind you and you're eager to date again. But are you really sure you're ready? Play it safe and see if you are truly dating material yet: You are ready to date again if: 1) You take some responsibility for the past ...
Views: 1867 - Communication Rx: How To Discuss Sensitive Issues With Your Partner - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Richard NicastroFact #1: Certain topics of discussion proceed more smoothly with a little planning-- especially sensitive and emotional topics. Fact #2: When it comes to your marriage or relationship, you’re likely to overlook Fact #1. Permit me to make the following assumption: When you’re at ...
Views: 1218 - Blind Spots - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Lauri Allison LaBadieMany people remember learning to drive a car and hearing someone instruct, “When you change lanes, check your side-view and rear mirrors, then turn and look over your shoulder to make sure that there is not a car in your “blind spot”. Every human eye has a “blind spot”. Where our optic nerve ...
Views: 1542 - Quick Tips On How To Build Your Trust In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jennine EstesIt is very important to show your partner that you are trust-worthy....and here are some quick tips. 1. Follow through with what you say. If you tell your partner that you will be home by 8:00, come home no later than 8:00pm. If you are going to be late, call them and let them know ahead ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Have Your "Affairs" At Home - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007 Have Your "Affairs" at Home Illicit affairs are about sex. And it strikes me that at some point we might grow out of their shallow gratification. I can see the jaws dropping. But come on, sex is, well, sex. It's ...
Views: 1131 - Hot Summer Sex: Touch, Touch And More Touch - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandHot Summer Sex: Touch, Touch and More Touch By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra It’s summer, glorious summer and the heat in the air cranks up the heat in your groin. It seems that everywhere you look there’s bared flesh – luscious flesh, firm ...
Views: 7065(1 vote) - Mastering Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Deborah KoanMastering Relationships Do you feel that you are capable of attracting that amazing person into your life? Once you have a relationship, do you feel secure that it will last? Does your relationship feed you, or does it take energy away from you? Mastering a relationship can be a difficult ...
Views: 2293 - 5 Loving Actions That Will Keep Your Love Alive - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Richard NicastroIt’s no secret that modern life is fast-paced and getting faster every day. In this world, relationships—and all the work they require—can easily be seen as inefficient, time-consuming and simply not gratifying enough. For your relationship to have a healthy chance at survival, ...
Views: 727 - Can A Gift Save Your Broken Relationship? This One Can! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHave you ever had an argument with someone and then tried to find the perfect gift to smooth things over? On the flip side, have you ever received a gift from someone who was trying to make up with you? Did it make you want to forgive and forget immediately? While gifts are fun to give and ...
Views: 2108 - Understanding Co-Dependence - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsThe term co-dependence is pretty familiar to many people today. It is a term that arose out of the treatment of alcoholics and refers to how one person, generally a spouse, would benefit in some way by having their alcoholic partner remain an alcoholic. And the alcoholic partner would, of ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - The Sexually Addicted Couple - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Joe KortWhen a couple enters therapy and one partner exhibits sexually addictive behaviors, the non-addicted partner (co-addict) often asks me to “Fix my partner!” Both believe that their only problem is how his/her sexual acting out (SAO) impairs their relationship. With all couples, however, I ...
Views: 1888 - Someone Really Really Difficult To Get Along With? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldSomeone really really difficult to get along with? Most people get along with others. There might be the odd bit of friction between a person or two, but for the most part, most people get along. There is a sub-group of people however, that don’t seem to get along with almost anyone. These ...
Views: 1026 - Blinded By Lies--Not Love - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007 Blinded -- Not By Love, But Lies How is it that people "wake up" after 12 years of marriage (or 3 years of dating) and realize that if they ever had anything, it's gone? People really do grow apart. But there's more ...
Views: 1571 - Sexual Magnetism: Pheromones - The Scent Of Sex - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSexual Magnetism: Pheromones – The Scent of Sex By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra All this time you thought it was sculpted muscles, dazzling smiles and fast cars that were surefire babe magnets. Well have we got news for you. What really drives women wild ...
Views: 7871 - Setting Boundaries In Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Judy WrightBoundaries are like fence lines that protect the precious heart and soul inside our bodies. It is important when we build and maintain those lines of protection that we make decisions about what is and what isn’t permissible in all relationships. Boundaries are valuable It doesn’t matter how ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Avoiding Your Paranoid Ex - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIf at all possible, put as much physical distance as you can between yourself and the stalker. Change address, phone number, email accounts, cell phone number, enlist the kids in a new school, find a new job, get a new credit card, open a new bank account. Do not inform your paranoid ex about ...
Views: 905 - "What Kind Of A Deal Is Marriage? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Nora Femenia,WHAT IS MARRIAGE? “A BET THAT BOTH PEOPLE WILL DEVELOP AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION” Befuddled by the meaning of this so special contract? Are you pondering what makes it so different from other “contractual deals” that we get into along life? Here it is: MARRIAGE is a ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - 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: 5620 - Secrets To A Smooth Approach - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Stephen NashWant to know the Truth? Most guys won’t approach a woman. They are too scared. It is more frightening than hiking up Mt. Everest, or speaking in front of the White House Press Corps. I cover the psychology of approaching women, and WHY men HAVE to approach in my ebook How To Get A ...
Views: 1456 - Will He Ever Commit To The Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Dr Rakesh ChopraA woman recently sought my advice on her relationship by asking the question, "My boyfriend is not willing to commit, what should I do?" To respond to the question appropriately, my first response is how long have you given the relationship a chance to grow & develop? Until there is an ...
Views: 4835 - Remember Only The Good - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Janice HoffmanREMEMBER ONLY THE GOOD Each time we survive the loss of a love, any kind of love, life takes on new meaning. We hurt, we cry, we learn, we grow. We promise ourselves that the next time around, we will be smarter and wiser and we are. . . . . until the next time. We meet someone new, ...
Views: 1301 - Relationship Problems? -- The Best Relationships Start with You - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonIf you have relationships in your life that are not going quite the way you want them to, you've possibly had arguments about what's not working. You might have attempted talking calmly about the problems to see if you could make some changes. You might have even tried ignoring what was going on ...
Views: 1868 - A Guide to Surviving Your Family - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Robin RobertsMost people can survive natural disasters medical conditions life events but for some of us we would rather cling to the Titanic and go down than spend Sunday lunch having our buttons pushed by our Mother. We would rather run with the bulls than confront our siblings over behaviors that annoy ...
Views: 1316 - Hurt, Loneliness And Lies — What’s Behind Them? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHow many times have you lied in order to ward off loneliness? We can lie by pretending to really care for someone when all we want is a little company, i.e.; "I love you." And when we find someone more interesting, we lie again to end the old relationship, i.e.; "I just want to be friends now, ...
Views: 822 - The Married Lovers' Hot Bed - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandThe Married Lovers' Hot Bed By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra You've finally done it - tied the knot, taken the plunge, plighted your troth, joined in holy matrimony. You're crazy about each other and you celebrate your newly founded state of wedded bliss by ...
Views: 4773 - Defensiveness: The Poison Pill to Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jim TammIn 25 years as a judge dealing with relationship issues I almost never had to resolve legal disputes. People were almost always before me because someone got defensive and became a bad problem solver. Defensiveness is a poison pill to good relationships. In conflict, defensiveness is like ...
Views: 30382(4 votes) - Need More, Want More - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Michael StoneDear Michael, I've been dating a guy 3 months. 5 months ago, his previous girlfriend broke up with him without warning. He asked me out and initially pursued me but now it's got to the stage where I'm hoping he would spend more time with me, but he doesn't. He makes plans with everyone else ...
Views: 504 - Just Friends ... Or True Friends? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jan DeniseBY JAN DENISE Just Friends … or True Friends? The mere term "mixed company" reminds us that men and women used to be more segregated. Work, education and networking provide more than opportunity -- they practically dictate a mingling of the sexes. So, wouldn't refusing friendship with the ...
Views: 856 - How to Cope with Your Paranoid Ex - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sam VakninYour abusive ex is likely to cope with the pain and humiliation of separation by spreading lies, distortions, and half-truths about you and by proffering self-justifying interpretations of the events leading to the break-up. By targeting your closest, nearest, and dearest – your family, ...
Views: 779 - Relationships, Responsibilities And Rights - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Jean GilheadIn relationships we all have responsibilities as well as rights. Rights are about independence - responsibilities are more relational. Yet neither can exist without the other. Having rights means you also have responsibilities, and vice versa. A relationship gives both parties equal rights and ...
Views: 6965 - Designing Relationships For Trust - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Layne and Paul Cutright - Relationship Experts, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and Trainers, Mentor CoachesPeople yearn for relationships they can trust. They want to be able to depend on people. They want relationships characterized by ease, clarity and harmonious cooperation. The hallmark of an enlightened partnership is intentional design. Great relationships don't just happen, mediocre ones do. ...
Views: 1528 - A Short Guide To A Happy Life -- 10 Steps To Better Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWhether or not we realize it, our relationships dictate the amount of happiness and satisfaction we achieve in life. Now, we're not just talking about romantic relationships, but, rather, all of the relationships we have in our lives. Everyone we interact with plays a vital role in how we ...
Views: 880 - Is Your Relationship Progressing? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Karen CardEveryone’s goal in a relationship is to be in a happy. However, men and women may view their happiness differently. As women become comfortable in a new relationship, they tend to want to move up to the next level as soon as possible. If she is happy at the present level, she believes she will ...
Views: 6843 - Need To Heal Your Broken Heart? Read On. Overcome Heartbreak And Learn The Illusive Secret Of Happiness. - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Carl PantejoBy Carl “J.C.” Pantejo – Copyright 2007 (Author “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor,” Copyright August 2007. Pantejo - Y.N. Vurce Publishing.) *Below is an excerpt from “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor: Book II. Release Date: December ...
Views: 12713(1 vote) - Relationship Coaching - What To Do If Your Relationship Isn't Working - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterBeing in a relationship which doesn’t feel as if it is working can be a stressful experience and usually doesn’t help your self esteem. If you are not careful you can end up spending most of your time, worrying about: * What you should do * Whose fault is it * What if I get the decision ...
Views: 2275 - Meet, Date, And Be Merry--Or Married - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007 Meet, Date and be Merry -- or Married (SET ITAL) I am 54 and was divorced in 1998. I have not had a serious relationship or sex since 1996. I have been to all types of singles groups and, of course, nightclubs, which ...
Views: 825 - ***How To Make First Sex Fabulous Sex - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandHow to Make First Sex Fabulous Sex By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra The heat is on. You can literally feel it arcing between you. Whether it’s an enticing stranger you’ve just met or a special someone you’ve been slowly getting to know, ...
Views: 4461(2 votes) - Surprising Reasons Why Men Leave Relationships (And How To Handle It) - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brenda ShoshannaAfter a relationship ends, whether it’s a 20 year marriage or a promising romance, women ask themselves over and over, what went wrong? They ask themselves, their girlfriends and their therapists. Sometimes they even spend weeks and months... ...
Views: 31550 - What Women Need To Know About Men - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Mary DevorBy Mary D It is just the plain truth, men and women are different. One of the difficult challenges of a relationship is understanding that a man's perspectives on the things are physiologically different than those of a woman. Not only do men act differently, they think differently. Men that ...
Views: 4873 - How To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Lee BaucomEach year in America alone, nearly 1 million marriages end in divorce. This is an incredible number! That would be as if all the citizens of Houston Texas were divorced (each divorce leaves 2 people). The question is how many of those marriages could be saved. Unfortunately, that is an ...
Views: 1252 - 100 Ways To Keep Your Lover - Happy - At Home! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandHere are over 100 ideas to help you keep monogamy hot! 1.Find out what music your lover likes, and play it. 2.Sing to each other, especially if you can't sing. Listen to a song that turns you on and write the words out so you will remember them. Then without any music sing that song as a ...
Views: 7087 - How To Tell When Someone Is Lying - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Steve GillmanTo know how to tell when someone is lying, it helps to first look at the three basic types of lies. These are lies of omission, commission, and embellishment. What follows is a short description/definition of each, and some ways to detect each kind of lying. Lying By Omission A lie of omission ...
Views: 8120(1 vote) - Relationship Rut: New Life For Old Routines - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Richard NicastroThere aren’t too many things better than a peaceful sleep, right? You’re comfortable, you’re safe, you’re getting important needs met. But what happens when you’re sleeping so soundly that you inadvertently crush an arm for a while? The crimp in your circulation ...
Views: 778 - 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: 5781 - Jealousy In Relationships - by We all, to some extent, feel jealous. Jealousy is like any other emotion. Some people have it to a less degree, while some people have it in a greater degree. But we all do we have it. Being a little jealous doesn’t cause much trouble since you can overcome it and then forget about it ...
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