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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Relationship Advice - Are You Playing Together So That Everyone Has Fun? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonYou may have heard of a book, written by Robert Fulghum, called, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." While the book is both cleverly written and humorous, there are some serious truths beneath the cute exterior. Some of the things he talks about learning in kindergarten ...
Views: 887 - Don't Declare War In Anger - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007 Don't Declare War In Anger From a reader: (SET ITAL) I am really wondering if I made a mistake in marrying Donald. I thought we were in the working it out stage, but now I am not so sure. Now, there are moments when ...
Views: 850 - Hotter Sex: Halloween Is A Perfect Time To Heat Up Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Richard NicastroEven though Travis and Linda are decades beyond the acceptable age for trick-or-treating (they’re in their mid-forties), and even though they don’t have children of their own to steer around the neighborhood, they love Halloween. No, it’s not what you think. They don’t ...
Views: 3859 - Step-by-Step: How To Flirt - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Stephen NashWhat is the MOST common question I get when I meet men who struggle with meeting and dating women? “Hey Nash - What am I supposed to say?” Every guy we work with gets hung up on this issue. It is a good sign for a guy to ask this, because it indicates he realizes that what he usually ...
Views: 1496 - Lost Love: It's Predestined, You Have Many Soul Mates & You'll Love Again - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLosing a loved one is a heart wrenching experience to say the least. Although finding the strength to move on with one’s life after such an experience takes time, it can be done. Gratitude is wonderful for helping to overcome grief. Be grateful for the love you had, the experiences you ...
Views: 4741 - Reverence Trumps Celibacy, Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 Reverence Trumps Celibacy, Marital Status For many of us, a vow of celibacy -- a promise not to enter into marriage or engage in sexual intercourse -- is unfathomable. During the Protestant Reformation led by ...
Views: 867 - ***Why Anger Arises in The Family (And How To Let It Go) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaThe family is the most common place for anger to erupt. It is also the place where the seeds of anger are sowed. When we live closely with others, when we are bonded to them, attached, dependent or vulnerable these individuals have the power to affect us deeply. In these relationships our ...
Views: 19868 - Moving Beyond Codependency: Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Margaret PaulI have counseled couples for almost 40 years, and it still thrills me when a couple, especially a couple with children, choose to work on their troubled marriage instead of leave it. It is my experience that when two people really want to save their marriage, they can. Even if one person wants ...
Views: 6399(1 vote) - Judgments, Defensiveness, Undercurrents, Festering & Fairness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from William CottringerJUDGMENTS, DEFENSIVENESS, UNDERCURRENTS, FESTERING & FAIRNESS By William Cottringer, Ph.D. Sooner or later conflict occurs in any relationship. A particularly difficult conflict is when one person thinks or acts one way about something that is diametrically opposed to the other person’s ...
Views: 1007 - Why Men Won't Commit - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreOh, you think men won't commit? I know for a fact that millions of men can't wait for that 'special day' to arrive. They'll think about it constantly. Talk about it with their friends. Dream about it at work. And the week leading up to that special day - they can't wait for it to ...
Views: 5572 - A HOT!, HOT!, HOT! Topic - by As most of you know, every Monday, MSN.com publishes another one of my Suddenly Single Match.com columns. These can always be found at: http://msn.match.com/msn/article.aspx?articleid=8581&menuid=7&lid=428
Many of these columns hit a nerve! A recent one generated tons of orders for my ...
Views: 1173 - Do Different Perspectives Affect Relationships? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerCarol said, “At the Showcase, we can buy some Christmas presents.” “We’ll see,” I said. “If there is something we can use, OK. Otherwise, let’s not buy stuff.” Those two small, seemingly insignificant statements led to a 40 minute conversation of clarification, and much deeper ...
Views: 2125 - You Have More Than A Talking Part - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2007 You Have More Than A Talking Part Some of us love to talk -- or give directives. And when we've done what we love to do, we leave the ball in our partner's court! Recently, I talked to Sam about spending more ...
Views: 821 - If You Are Not Happy Now, You Never Will Be - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe have all foolhardily said, at one time or another, that if we only had so and so, we would be happy forever. I remember saying it when I was a little tyke and wanted a two-wheeler, and later when I was a young man and wanted a house, three kids, and two cars! I think we set ourselves up when ...
Views: 712 - Spirit Woman - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsPut your hand over your heart feel it beat feel it pulsate life throughout your body and know with absolute certainty there was a reason Higher Power placed you on this Earth. There are so many women feeling isolated cut off struggling without support without hope for a brighter future without ...
Views: 1330 - Relationship Resiliency: Positive Interactions And Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Richard NicastroAmy just got a big promotion at work, and she rushes home to share the news with her partner Larry. She bursts in the door, her body language exuding celebration and excitement, and finds Larry in the basement, running his model railroad layout. Over the chugging and whistling of the train, ...
Views: 796 - Why Use Your Finance To Buy His Romance? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneYou cannot imagine the number of times I have sat and listened to women cry with excruciating pain over being taken for granted after being in an unhealthy relationship, supporting an estranged lover financially. I have seen first-hand results of women walking around with broken hearts and ...
Views: 1525 - Definition: Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisEmotional intimacy is a dimension of interpersonal intimacy that varies in degree and over time, much like physical intimacy. Affect, emotion and feeling may refer to different phenomena. Emotional intimacy may refer to any or all of those in both a lay or a professional context. Emotional ...
Views: 10690 - Definition: Fear of Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThe simplest and most understandable way I have ever heard intimacy described is by breaking the word down: in to me see. That is what intimacy is about - allowing another person to see into us, sharing who we are with another person. Sharing who we are is a problem because at the core of our ...
Views: 2566 - Definition: Health Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are reliable tools that can be used to create a healthy relationship, many of which have not been taught in our culture. If you want to have a really healthy relationship, follow these simple guidelines. 1. Do not expect anyone to be responsible for your happiness. Too often relationships ...
Views: 1211 - Definition: Common Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisIt is amazing the number of couples that allow the intimate side of their relationship slide. Loss of intimacy is one of those common marriage problems that eat away at the very foundation of a marriage turning what was once a loving and fulfilling relationship into nothing more than a ...
Views: 1176 - Definition: Relationship Advice - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisRelationship 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, couples, employees or employers ...
Views: 884 - Book Review: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Relationship Advice. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Relationship Advice is Dr. Brenda Shoshanna. Relationship advice concerns any guidance or suggestion about how to better manage or reconcile differences, reach agreements, and ...
Views: 1089 - Book Review: Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Relationship Advice. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Relationship Advice is Brenda Shoshanna. Relationship advice concerns any guidance or suggestion about how to better manage or reconcile differences, reach agreements, and ...
Views: 1559 - Book Review: The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate (Men's Edition) - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Relationship Advice. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Relationship Advice is Brenda Shoshanna. Relationship advice concerns any guidance or suggestion about how to better manage or reconcile differences, reach agreements, and ...
Views: 884 - Book Review: How to Win Friends & Influence People - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Relationship Advice. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Relationship Advice is Brenda Shoshanna. Relationship advice concerns any guidance or suggestion about how to better manage or reconcile differences, reach agreements, and ...
Views: 888 - If I Am Myself, I Will End Up Alone - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Margaret PaulPeggy had been married to James for 14 years when she first consulted with me for help with her relationship and her anxiety. "I can't stand being in this marriage anymore. We have two wonderful children and I don't want to break up this family, but I’m miserable and anxious much of the time. ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - Book Review: Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting with Your Partner - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Relationship Advice. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Relationship Advice is Brenda Shoshanna. Relationship advice concerns any guidance or suggestion about how to better manage or reconcile differences, reach agreements, and ...
Views: 1613 - 5 Tips For Creating The Ideal Spa Gift Basket for Her - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneDid you know that retreat spas are the preferred vacation choice for many contemporary women? However, many do not have the immediate time nor the resources to indulge in a five-day, getaway in the mountains; therefore, w hat better way to unwind and enjoy being pampered, than to create a ...
Views: 2201 - Why Do We Fall In Love - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy Do We Fall In Love? you were walking down the street ,nothing was unusual and then suddenly she came out from a nearby shop and it happened that you fell in love with her at the first sight,Huhh!! what happened ?? the answer is simple, its all related to how your mind works.if you are ...
Views: 1151 - Eat Less and Be More Satisfied - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 Eat Less And Be More Satisfied (SET ITAL) I want to vent about fat women. I stopped out of town at a Chinese Buffet and looked around at about 100 people, probably half men and half women. Of the women, there was ...
Views: 992 - The INFP and UNrequited Love - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Nancy FennThe phenomenon of unrequited love in the lives of infps, an MBTI introverted personality type (you know who you are) -- is so common maybe that's why it's gone without remarking. It remains part of the heartache and secret anguish of many infps. I suggest reading or rereading Hans Christian ...
Views: 19330 - Enzo's Top 5 Relationship Fix Tips - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Enzo MucciIt is Friday afternoon (UK time) and I am writing to you because I have something that I need to get off my chest. People come to me for answers. They come to me to make a certain part of their lives perform in a way that makes them - Happy. That is what I love to do; it is what makes me - ...
Views: 1051 - What Women Want - Tips for Writing Emails that Women Respond To - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Dave M.What Women Want. Whether you’re new to meeting women online, or you’ve got multiple online dating profiles at several different sites, I think you’ll benefit from incorporating a few of my scientifically tested email writing tips that will help you get more responses from the women you’re trying ...
Views: 931 - I Can Never Forget About Him, He Was the One - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanI Can Never Forget About Him I can never forget about him… He was the only one I ever loved that much… I will never love someone else as I loved him… I can never imagine myself being with someone else… Do these phrases sound familiar? Have you been in that ...
Views: 1202 - Ready For Love Soul Mate Love Quiz - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from viveca stone-berryIs Your Relationship in Need of a Tune-Up? Finally, you found your soul mate. You laugh together, cry together, and cuddle in front of the TV as you watch your favorite romantic movie. Your entire world revolves around each other. Whenever you think of your soul mate, a tingling sensation runs ...
Views: 1652 - Ridiculous And Worst Dates Ever - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Kristin MarquetWe have all been on some pretty terrible dates. Some have been with the biggest time wasters, while some others have been so embarrassing that I try never to think about them. Did these dates occur because I was bored, I let me guard down, was I lonely, or did I just date anyone, even though I ...
Views: 490 - What If He's Ready to Retire -- And You're Not? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Casey DawesBecause women frequently marry older men (even if it's only by a few years), there comes a time when the man is ready to retire and she isn't. Or, when she has done raising children, she ramps up her career or business and has no desire to move to a "retirement community" or buy an RV. How does ...
Views: 668 - What You See Is What You Get! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007 What You See Is What You Get! One day everything seems perfect. Another day (maybe the very next day) nothing seems remotely perfect. What happened? The company downsized, he screwed up again, she dumped you, one ...
Views: 811 - Truth or Dare - How Honest Should You Be In Your Romantic Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneTo tell or not to tell…Can you afford to be really honest in your relationship? Have you ever wondered if “honesty is really the best policy?” At some point, couples in every romantic relationship have “the talk” where they spill the beans on their pasts. It’s a chance to come clean and get ...
Views: 2010 - The Art of Active Listening -- A Magic Bullet to Healthy Relationships. - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2007 from Rita Bigel-CasherListening is hard work. Countless thoughts interrupt our focus, distracting us and blocking our understanding of one another. All too often, we are more interested in expressing our thoughts, than in hearing someone else’s. Obstacles to good communication magically melt away when we learn how to ...
Views: 2904 - In Your Relationships, How Much Do You Know about the Evolution of Emotion? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Deborah LeighThe Evolution of Emotion: What it is and how it can be one of your best tools in achieving success in relationships. Human emotion, in terms of the Personal Prophesy philosophy, is a very complex subject. Emotions, after all, come in all shapes and varieties: There are those that we find ...
Views: 1510 - Control and Resistance - the Relationship Gremlins - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Margaret Paul"I'm so sick and tired of Andrea's anger and bossiness that I'm about ready to leave this relationship," said Paul in our phone counseling session. "Everything has to be her way. Why can't she just keep her mouth shut? She is ruining this relationship. I hate her judgmentalness. Every time she ...
Views: 2819(1 vote) - Parenting Through and After A Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Susan WoodardDivorce is an ongoing process in a person's life. As people pass through the different stages of divorce, their experiences are unique to their situations. There is no such thing as a typical divorce. All parents must strive to find out what works effectively for their individual family. When ...
Views: 730 - Compliment Or Slap In The Face? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 Compliment Or Slap In The Face? (SET ITAL) Dear Jan: I am looking for some insight. I met a really attractive and intelligent woman at a public event in an art gallery. We talked for 30 minutes and really seemed to ...
Views: 1272 - Love & Relationships-Three Signs it's Caput & How Unconditional Love Contrasts With Modern Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA compatible relationship is what most people strive for, and it’s always nice to hear about a happy couple in a fulfilling relationship. People wanting to get married would be smart to seriously consider the following questions: What do you seek through marriage? A ceremony to ...
Views: 1083 - Your Friends and Those That Love You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from infoyogis technologiesA frequently asked question is: “Why do so few people succeed when there is so much opportunity in the world?” The answer is simply that some of your closest friends and relatives love you too much. Seems like a crazy statement doesn’t it? So please read on to discover the ...
Views: 807 - 10 Easy Steps For A Health Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneAre you ready for real love? In this day and age of fast-paced and short-lived relationships, it’s challenging and many times difficult, to find good, solid, effective, and useful, information that helps to build healthy and long-lasting romantic relationships. Whether you’re ...
Views: 1662 - The Terrible Twins Within - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from William CottringerTHE TERRIBLE TWINS WITHIN (ANY RELATIONSHIP) By William Cottringer, Ph.D. There are two terrible twins that can rear their ugly head in any relationship and take it South in a New York second, if not managed properly. The two terrible twins within are expectations and control. Although ...
Views: 863 - ***5 Ways To Increase The Joy In Your Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaUsually we enter relationships hoping they will make us happy. We hope that this one is the right one, that we are not repeating mistakes of the past, and that finally we will receive the love, support and companionship we have been seeking. Although this approach to relationships is normal, ...
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