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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Five Qualities That Make You Attractive to Others - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2021 from Sira MasThere is something almost everyone gets wrong about attraction. Most people think they have to chase beauty or status to be accepted by others. They are convinced they are not enough and need those things to actually being considered attractive. And that explains the increasing popularity ...
Views: 453 - My Genital Herpes Experience | HSV2 - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2021 from Jessy JohnsonWhen my doctor told me the hsv2 test was positive, I just started shaking. So I woke up one morning, and I had this kind of itching sensation, and I didn't know what it was, and the area looked irritated. So I was freaking out, and I started to do some internet research, and of course, that does ...
Views: 479 - Are You Feeding Narcissistic Supply? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from Darlene LancerNarcissists hunger to have their needs met. If you’re in a close relationship with a narcissist, they expect you to supply them. The term “narcissistic supply” is based on the psychoanalytic theory that concerns essential needs of babies and toddlers to maintain their mental and emotional ...
Views: 845(2 votes) - When Your Separated Husband Is Apathetic To You And Your Marriage. How Do You Break Through To Him? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Leslie CaneA lot of the correspondence that I get is concerning, but one type stands out from all the rest. This type of correspondence is indicative of a very serious problem that shouldn't be ignored. You might assume that I'm talking about extreme anger, sorrow, or even claims of outright hatred between ...
Views: 835 - Boundaries And Lines That You Shouldn't Cross During Your Marital Or Trial Separation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Leslie CaneMany of the people who reach out to me are wives. They are wives who are reluctantly separated and who are miserable living without their husbands. Understandably, they often experiment with different strategies and behaviors to try to encourage a reconciliation. Sometimes, these experiments ...
Views: 841 - Can A Fresh Start Avoid A Marital Separation? Can You Start Fresh When You Are Separated And Want To Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Leslie CaneThere are many strategies that couples might try when it feels like they're treading water with their marriage. Often, they will first sincerely try to work through their issues. Unfortunately, this can be a tricky and/or gradual process. So couples can become impatient or frustrated. That's why ...
Views: 1098 - Find out how to optimize rental management in real estate - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from james flickOne of the secrets of success for a real estate company that works with leasing is to make an appropriate rental management. This includes planning, optimization and organization of processes. The challenge is constant, as there is competition with other developments and ...
Views: 639 - You Don’t Really Have Communication Issues… It’s This Instead - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2021 from Joanna IntaraThe problem with couples relationships isn’t communication problems, it’s that deep feelings aren’t dignified with deep hearing and seeing, and felt sense communications... "Why can't I state my boundaries without heart pounding, tears, or being afraid of what the other person's response will ...
Views: 548 - The Best NFL Teams to Watch This Year - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2021 from kingof seoTom Brady was created on July 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California. He stands 6 foot 4 inches tall and weighs around 225 pounds. While he is the right size for an NFL quarterback, Brady provides a great deal more to the game than that. He's also capable of going around in the pocket if necessary, ...
Views: 573 - Dear Dr. Romance: Every time we talk, I'm in tears and he's mad. - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for nearly 20 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I ...
Views: 618 - Dr. Romance on Bad Marital habits - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance sees many clients who are having marital problems because of the following bad habits. If you find yourself doing any of these things, consider changing your behavior or getting counseling. 1) You place social media above real communication; This can be a big problem, ...
Views: 557 - Dear Dr. Romance: Which one should he choose? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance : A man loves woman #1 but he was unhappy with the relationship for some reason. He was stressed financially. He was supporting his family. He has 2 children with woman #1 all he wants is the best for them and them to be happy and have a family. He has been going ...
Views: 531 - Dr. Romance’s 3 tips to finding true love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance’s 3 tips to finding true love: 1. Know the difference between fooling around and building a real relationship. You can mess around with anyone (if you’re careful and have safe sex) but before you bring someone into your life, or share money or living space, remember they’re ...
Views: 527 - NRI Marriage - Find your soulmate online here! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2021 from Angel SmithThe matching oracle of NRI Marriage: Meet your soulmate online! In the day and age of love affairs, multiple relationships, heartbreaks, and online dating, many people haven't completely discarded the idea of Arranged Marriages yet. Most NRI MARRIAGE ceremonies are arranged marriages, and ...
Views: 468 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Hide His Needs In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhat a man could find, that’s if he was to take a step back and reflect on his life, is that he ignores his needs when he is in a relationship. As a result of this, he will act as though he doesn’t have needs. He can find that he is focused on his partners' needs and does what he can to ...
Views: 353 - SUMMER 2021: A Mystic’s Take on Hungry Ghosts, Karmic Setpoints and How to Truly Feed Our Souls - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2021 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND SEE ALL VISUALS: https://joanpancoe.com/2021/06/30/summer-2021-a-mystics-take-on-hungry-ghosts-karmic-setpoints-and-how-to-truly-feed-our-souls/ “In the Hindu Religion, where harmlessness is the ideal and flesh-eating is prohibited, Shiva has allowed meat for ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - How to Take a Time-In on Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from Mary Kay CocharoWere you a rambunctious kid growing up? I know at times I certainly was. I can clearly remember those moments when my parents would send me to my room for a time-out to calm down and reflect on my behavior. I wasn’t allowed to see any of my friends or go out to play. I can still remember the ...
Views: 601 - Judgment, Healing And Support In Partnership - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from Joanna Intara"Why do I constantly feel like my relationship is on shaky ground, like any time I say/do something 'wrong' the other person might end it?” A client asked recently. You are NOT here to be canceled in a relationship dear one, instead, your unresolved guilt and abandonment issues are calling ...
Views: 590 - Initiations, Trust And The Mature Masculine - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from Joanna IntaraI know it seems like she’s nitpicking at you, and you’re taking it personally and ready to run for the hills. But really, she’s probably feeling self critical of herself and needs you to just love her and support her to get underneath the judgment to what’s in the heart instead. This post is ...
Views: 852 - The pros and cons of dating someone from Asia - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2021 from emily miaFor a lot of men from the West, Asian women are the most desirable partners. These men tend to compare the often aggressive and confrontational nature of the modern American woman with the sweet and gentle nature of an Asian woman. On the other hand, there are a lot of men that cite red flags ...
Views: 457 - 5 Tips for Dating a Highly Sensitive Person - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2021 from Jessy JohnsonOne wrong move, and your partner can bounce off of you. This is why relationships are not fairy tales and require a lot of effort to maintain. They are always worth it when you are with the right people. But no matter how much you want to love your partner more. You don't always know where to ...
Views: 546 - 16 Tips to ‘Respect the Dignity’ of an individual - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from James Mapes“Human dignity is the same for all human beings: when I trample on the dignity of another, I am trampling on my own.” -Pope Francis When my book, Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owner’s Guide to the Mind was published in 1996, I hoped most individuals would conclude that we are all connected. I ...
Views: 624 - Dear Dr. Romance: Will this guy turn out like my wicked stepfather? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have a problem. My mother has introduced me to a male co-worker at her work. We have been friends for a month. My problem is that I am afraid that this relationship may become serious. The gentleman that she introduced me to is real nice, but my stepfather was the same way ...
Views: 519 - Dr. Romance on Love and Chemistry - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many of my clients want to know: What is a safe surrender to love? They have been in love before, and have gotten hurt. While we all are aware of the joy and beauty of love, and the profound pleasure of being in love, most of us are also afraid of mistakes, of making a wrong ...
Views: 519 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want to get married - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance : I already know my heart's desire; it reminds me daily. I want to get married. I want a mate. I want children. My problem is, this is not happening now. I have been single for a very, very long time. I don't need to get to "know myself" because ...
Views: 536 - Dear Dr. Romance: Please help, our family is growing apart - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Q: My father died 1 1/2 years ago. My mom always snaps at me and my older brother and I think she has a serious problem. I personally think it's a power struggle because she feels like she is loosing control over my brother and I. But, what she ...
Views: 522(1 vote) - Overwhelmed, how is your support and collaboration? (PT5) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIt is not easy to live a successful and meaningful life. It takes intentionality, focus and dedication to stay the course. Our life Journey has ups and downs, and at times it can feel like an obstacle course. With the many demands of today’s modern life and specially recently as we’ve weathered ...
Views: 518 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Hate His Mother? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIt can be hard for someone to understand why a man would be happy to focus on his mother’s needs and ignore his own. This could be something that his partner could find confusing, that’s if he has one. Along with this, his mother could treat him badly and feel entitled to his attention and ...
Views: 408 - Spirituality: Five Reasons For Terrible Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things. Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual ...
Views: 555 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Does A Man Need To Have A Relationship To Realise He A Mother Enmeshed Man? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that it will be strange if a man has the tendency to focus on his mother’s needs and to be there for her. He will be ignoring his needs and his own life, so this should be something that stands out. However, although he will be out of balance, what is going on won’t be ...
Views: 361 - 5 Secret Thoughts A Man Has When He's Totally Into You - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from Jessy JohnsonI face this, so I don't have this flaw, or if I'm in this situation or can't spend much time with you because I'm going to school, you might get bored. You may want to date other women. You may not remain like other people in the past. This is, of course, if you challenge him like that. She ...
Views: 588 - NRI Marriage | NRI Marriage Services | NRI Marriage Bureau - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from Angel SmithImagine meeting your significant other through an online platform. Imagine someone setting up your date like the ultimate wingman. Imagine finding matches while sitting at the comfort of your home instead of going on hundreds of blind dates and ending up disappointed. Yes, now you can do all of ...
Views: 456 - Meet Herpes Person -The TikToker That's Raising Awareness About STIs - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from Jessy JohnsonMeet Herpes Person -The TikToker That's Raising Awareness About STIs Every time a woman shows she's comfortable in her skin, she inspires another woman to be very pleased in hers. Still, you don't know what a sti's panel looks like. You could never do a raw diet. Still, you love some ...
Views: 534 - Missing love, how is your connection and intimacy? (PT4) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Emma ViglucciNobody likes to feel disconnected from their partner. Partners might like to have time to themselves and do their own thing. But they like to have that while still feeling connected. Feeling disconnected, not in a good place, not on the same page, not in alignment, not together or not close, ...
Views: 535 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Why Would A Mother Enmeshed Man Feel Smothered In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperNow that a man is in a relationship, he may have the need for it to end and/or want to get as far away from his partner as he can. This is not to say that that he won’t like or even love her; it is due to the fact that he will feel trapped. When he first started spending time with her, ...
Views: 339 - Change is Now or Never - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Guy FinleyVictory over our own lower nature is now or never. We can't end conflict later. We can't stop being sad, cruel, angry, scared, or anxious later. Thinking, or hoping, that any destination we have in mind is going to be superior to where we're presently standing is exactly why we're still standing ...
Views: 703 - Repeating arguments, how are your relationship dynamics? (PT3) - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIt feels terrible when we have the same arguments over the same disagreements, over and over again… Doesn’t it? It’s so frustrating to feel like we are living in the twilight zone, or that we are having a Groundhog Day experience… It’s tough to know that we’ll have the same conversation without ...
Views: 541 - How can I reduce my risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Jessy JohnsonHow can I reduce my risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease? I would like to know the spirit of the study. Many viewers asked us about risk reduction. So we are talking about how we can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections associated with sexually transmitted ...
Views: 552 - Dr. Romance: It’s a Dirty Job - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Richard and I have been married since 1982 It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s definitely been worth it. In the first year of our marriage, after a difficult struggle between us, I gave my husband a card. On the front it said, "I love you", many times, and inside ...
Views: 598 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Dating a Dad with kids - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've run across your Happiness Tips and am enjoying reading them. I'm a divorced woman in my late thirties and I do not have children. I've accepted the fact that most of the men in my age group will be divorced and most of them will have ...
Views: 510 - Bickering and fighting, how are your communication skills? (Pt2) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2021 from Emma ViglucciHey, we can all relate to being annoyed by our partner at one point or another. But sometimes this goes beyond our idiosyncrasies, quirks or habits. Sometimes we just pick, pick, pick and go around and around. We argue to make our point and prove ourselves right. We get into fights about how we ...
Views: 517 - Find your needs on the right online dating site - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2024 from Ida ZhongWhether you are looking for a simple date, a future spouse, or a threesome unicorn, knowing where to find someone can have a major impact on the types of people you meet. That being said, the same is true for online dating services, and know which service is best for you. If you want to meet ...
Views: 545 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Is A Man Weak If He Is Enmeshed To His Mother? - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is emotionally entangled with his mother and unable to live his own life, other people could end up commenting on his behaviour. This is something that his partner could do, assuming that he is in a relationship. She could often tell him that although he spends a lot of time focusing ...
Views: 364 - Feeling stuck, how is your relationship mindset? (Pt1) - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIf you are feeling stuck in your relationship, resentful, cranky, and easily annoyed by your partner, your relationship lens might be a bit smudged… Partners have a tendency to blame their partner for the status of the relationship and how unsatisfied and unhappy they might be… They tend to ...
Views: 561 - Feeling stuck, how is your relationship mindset? (Pt1) - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIf you are feeling stuck in your relationship, resentful, cranky, and easily annoyed by your partner, your relationship lens might be a bit smudged… Partners have a tendency to blame their partner for the status of the relationship and how unsatisfied and unhappy they might be… They tend to ...
Views: 558 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother Enmeshed Man Need To Change His Perception? - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is “enmeshed” to his mother, it is likely to mean that he didn’t receive what he needed to receive during his early years. Therefore, he hasn’t simply chosen to become entangled with his mother as an adult; he has always been this way. What this means is that it is not just about him ...
Views: 291 - 6 Ways to Enjoy Your Single Parent Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Mia JohnsonIf you are a newly single parent who doesn’t quite know how to handle these sudden changes in life, these 6 useful tips will help you enjoy your single life while maintaining a healthy relationship with your kids. Take it easy on yourself A single-parent life surely is challenging. There ...
Views: 425 - Exploring the Link Between Positive Mental Health and Happy Relationships - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Mary Kay CocharoMay is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Often, when people think about mental health, they tend to focus solely on mental illness. Mental health does, of course, include anxiety, depression and other diagnoses — but it encompasses much more than that. Positive factors, such as resiliency, ...
Views: 484 - Dr. Romance on To Help An Addicted Friend - by Submitted on May 26, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: I’ve been talking with clients a lot recently about what to do if someone you love or care for is self-destructing through addiction, or is making it difficult to be a friend because they’re out of control. We all have had some dramatic examples on television and in ...
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