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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dear Dr. Romance: Why am I assumed to be a cougar good for only one thing? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a single woman in my late 40's. I've had several serious relationships, but unfortunately, although I lived with a couple of them, I've never been married. I have a minor physical disability, a stomach condition, but I am attractive, I look younger than I am, I'm well ...
Views: 3902(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: What can an older man do to win a younger woman? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I enjoyed your article: Age Differences in Dating? Do you have any articles about younger women dating older men? I'm interested in the younger woman's motivations, and what the older man can say and do to will her affections. Have you ...
Views: 3879(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have been hurt by every guy I have dated - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am in a new relationship for a few months. I haven't dated for a couple of years on the advice of my therapist. I met a really nice guy on an online dating service which was totally out of my character. He is a really nice guy (Thank God) He lives in a different state ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Mother Enmeshed Men: Why Do Some Men Only Have Casual Sex? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor some men, casual sex is something that they will engage in from time to time, while there are others who only have casual sex. When it comes to the former, this could be something that takes place after a man has just been in a relationship. Going with another woman, more or less ...
Views: 1676 - Dear Dr. Romance: Should I go where she is? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My ex and I lived in the UK. She dumped me a few months ago and she went to France as an exchange student. She will be back next year, but at that time I will have graduated and left school here, and she will be doing her final year here. so as you ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Should I try to fuel the desires or calm them? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw your article "Age Differences in Dating " I'm single, in my early thirties. for the last, i'd say 6 years, i have been extremely attracted to women in their forties. it's both a physical and mental attraction. i live in an upscale part of the ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - How to Deal with Your Husband's Emotional Affair - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2018 from C Mellie SmithWith all of the different ways people have to communicate in today's world, it seems that an emotional affair is something that threatens more and more marriages. Today people can talk through text messaging and social network sites in addition to normal conversation. These methods of ...
Views: 1172 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Why Do Some Men Go Off Sex When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperBefore a man has even got to the point where he is in a relationship with a woman, there is a strong chance that they will already be having sex. If this is not the case, it could show that he is religious. Conversely, it could be a sign that he is more traditional and wants to take his ...
Views: 1706 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Why Do Some Men Feel Guilty When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to end up in an intimate relationship, he may find that he feels fairly comfortable. Perhaps he is with someone who he has a good connection with and is physically attracted to. There is then going to be no reason for him to keep this area of his life to himself, with him being ...
Views: 1594 - Top Funny, Cool and Romantic Whatssapp Status - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Maria DianaWe always have the tendency to change our Whatsapp images, especially when we are in love. Do you wonder what would be the best Whatsapp image to change to? On internet, you'll find the romantic dp for whatsapp that suits your situation and what you feel. These images cover different ...
Views: 1114 - How to report a dating scammer - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2018 from Mohimenul IslamScammers are everywhere. But when it comes to the dating site, you will find the most scammers here. People are often scammed here. If you think you can be scammed anytime then you should know how to report a dating scammer. Though be a member of the dating site is not a good thing. It is ...
Views: 837 - Dr. Romance: Make your love life sparkle! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance's Top 5 ways to take your marriage from good to great. 1. Talk frequently and honestly to each other about your frustrations, about sex, about anger, about disappointment, about your appreciation of each other, about the meaning of life, about everything. No topic should be ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - After The Affair: Is Suspicion Taking Over Your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2018 from C Mellie SmithThere is still hope after the affair. All marriages have problems, and you might think that infidelity would cause all marriages to break up; however, you'd be wrong. Surprisingly enough, quite a few marriages do survive infidelity. In fact, recent surveys indicate that only ...
Views: 1295 - Relationships: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Being Controlled? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNaturally, someone’s life is going to be far more fulfilling if the people in their life are able to respect their boundaries. Having friends, family members and even a partner who can do this is going to make it easier for them to express themselves. When this takes place, these people ...
Views: 860 - What benefits does a Psychic Chat should have - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2018 from Albatross TechnologyA psychic reading will provide great insight into your current situation as well as offer suggestions and possibilities for the future. It can give you clarity, on issues around love, finance, pregnancy and lost ones. A psychic also acts as a therapist and are truly the best people on earth to ...
Views: 965 - DENIAL OF BAD BEHAVIOR – WHAT YOU CAN DO - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Darlene LancerDenial is serious. It’s a refusal to acknowledge truth or reality. It can have benefits, but denial can also be our undoing and have life-threatening consequences. It affects not only individuals. Denial in the form of "group-think" can dangerously take over families and entire groups. ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - Relationships: Are Some Men Too Emotionally Underdeveloped To Have A Relationship With A Woman? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for a woman to complain about how she keeps ending up with men who are emotionally unavailable, and it would be easy to say that a woman like this is incredibly unlucky. Time after time, she ends up experiencing the same outcome - it can then seem as though men need to get it ...
Views: 975 - Relationships: Is It Harder For Someone To Leave An Abusive Relationship If They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to end up in a relationship that is abusive, there are at least two things that they can do. They can end up cutting their ties and moving on, or they can put up with what is taking place. If they end up drawing the line and decide to move on, it will be clear that they are ...
Views: 926 - 4 Questions To Help You Heal And Recover From Cheating on Your Husband - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from C Mellie SmithOne aspect of infidelity in a marriage that is not addressed very frequently is the recovery of the unfaithful spouse. This is especially true of cheating wives. Very often, a man who is unfaithful can expect some understanding and support from friends and relatives and even from his ...
Views: 1095 - The 1 Relationship Question That Changes Everything in an Argument - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonIt’s time to share a relationship question you need to ask when something has gone south with your partner, in order to start healing and righting the ship. Before I share that question with you, I’m going to share a similar one I heard at an event recently. Jack Canfield, an author, ...
Views: 1019 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some men will have certain standards when they are in a relationship, there are going to be others who don’t. As a result of this, not every man is going to have same experience when they are with a woman. When it comes to the former, a man like this is not going to get carried ...
Views: 1442 - How To Establish Reliable Friendship Online - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Nabil AhsanIf you feel that the way people build friendly relations nowadays has changed, you are not alone out there. It seems previous generations were much more communicative and eager to make new acquaintances just on the streets or in bars. We, on the other hand, are somehow too shy, modest and ...
Views: 1332 - Top ways to tell that your man cares for you secretly - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from M Nasir AzizMen are not great in expressing their feelings. Even though they want to say a lot of things and express their feelings towards you, they are not able to do so most of the times. They mostly like to keep things within themselves, but actions indeed speak more than words. Even if you feel less ...
Views: 974 - Relationships: Are Some People Addicted To Feeling Rejected? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that although rejection is part of life, there are some people who experience it more than others. Now, at times this will be due to how someone lives their life. For example, let’s say that someone is an entrepreneur, who is constantly putting their ideas in front of ...
Views: 812 - Numismatic Inspiration: The 10 Best Gifts For Coin Collectors - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2018 from M Nasir AzizIf someone you love has a coin collecting obsession, there are a ton of gifts you can find for them. Here are some great gifts for coin collectors. Do you have a loved on that is obsessed with coin collecting? Do they spend their free time searching for rare and antique coins, reading up on ...
Views: 1819 - Are you afraid to be alone? Here's what to do! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltHow to beat your divorce loneliness When you are recovering from divorce, loneliness is definitely an obstacle that keeps you from moving on. We get stuck in this mindset because it makes us feel like we have nobody in the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Take a look at the mindful ...
Views: 1276 - Relationships: How Can Someone Know If They Are Ready For A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that there are a number of reasons as to why someone would want to eat something, there are also a number of reasons as to why someone would want to have a relationship. If someone wants to eat something, it could simply show that they are hungry. Then again, it could also ...
Views: 888 - The #1 signal that tells you it’s time to end it - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2018 from Maria DianaSure you can determine that at least one of your exes was with you longer than necessary. You are not alone! A new Portuguese study suggests that there is a reason why we are stuck in bad relationships. Here, we tell you the difference between a bump in the road and a doomed relationship. At ...
Views: 1019 - Trouble in Paradise: Common Relationship Problems and How to Fix Them - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Catherine PalmerRelationships are not easy. Even the best relationships need constant nurturing. Like a garden in summer, if you don’t look after your relationship, it will eventually wither and die. Most couples have their ups and downs. You might love your partner to bits, but there will be times when ...
Views: 1493 - Does Emotional Cheating Always Lead to an Affair? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from C Mellie SmithYou’ve noticed your spouse has pulled away. They’re spending more time at work. They’re going out with a friend after work. Or maybe they’ve made a new friend of the opposite sex and are spending a lot of time with them. You suspect they’re having an emotional affair. Maybe ...
Views: 1903 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Act As Though They Are An Extension Of Others? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA lot of attention has been given to the type of person who sees others as an extension of themselves. In this case, someone won’t believe that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and interests, and are, therefore, individuals. It will be as though other people have nothing going ...
Views: 895 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Become Obsessed When They’re In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a relationship, they may find that their behaviour doesn’t really change, and that this allows them to carry on as normal. Clearly, their life will be different as they will be with someone, but this won’t have caused them to become someone else. Also, there are still ...
Views: 930 - How to Bring Back The Passion And Romance in Your Marriage Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from C Mellie SmithWhen it truly comes down to it, marriage requires a lot of work. This isn’t because it is a difficult thing to maintain, as loving someone can be rather easy, but because a strong marriage requires the desire of two people to outlast and outstrip all of the difficult times and negative ...
Views: 943 - Relationships: Is There A Difference Between Helping Someone And Trying To Rescue Them? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to find out that a friend or a family member is going through a tough time, there are a number of things that they could do. They could end up calling them up, or they could go and see them. Once they have made contact, they could the take the time to find out what has been going ...
Views: 884 - Jealous after Divorce? Help is here! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltYou know that feeling. Some of us know it all too well during divorce and after divorce. When one of your grown children, after spending the weekend with your ex, tells you about the "new friend" that is at your ex's house. Or when you hear about the trip your ex is taking to Europe ...
Views: 1190 - Relationships: Does Our Unconscious Mind Define Who We End Up With? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the biggest challenges that someone can have in today’s world is ending up with people who are not right for them. This can mean that they end up in relationships with people who are simply not a good match, or it can mean that they have the tendency to end up with people who are ...
Views: 798 - Relationships: Are We Attracted To The People Who Will Allow Us To Replay Unresolved Childhood Trauma? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what causes one person to be attracted to another, it is can be easy to believe that it is simply due to effect that the other persons personality and/or appearance has had on them. These two factors will then have had the biggest effect on why someone is sexually attracted to ...
Views: 894 - Relationships: Can Someone’s Inner Critic Cause Them To Put Up With Abusive Behaviour? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is used to spending time around people who are abusive, they can come to the conclusion that they are a victim. It is then not that one is playing a part in what is taking place; it is that this is just how their life is. So, while these people will have control over their own life, ...
Views: 735 - Intimacy: Can Someone Be Unaware Of Their Own Fear Of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has the desire to be in an intimate relationship, they may find that it is only a matter of time before they meet the right person. Alternatively, they may find that they are only able to get so far. The months will then pass and this area of their life won’t change, causing them ...
Views: 1214 - Flags Versus Red Flags - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOne of the most common questions I’m asked during a coaching session is, “What are red flags? You say that if I’m suffering from relationship anxiety and I’m in a healthy and secure relationship without red flags then the anxiety is a manifestation of pain that needs attention as opposed to ...
Views: 949 - The Gift of Projection - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Sheryl PaulProjection is one of the most important concepts to understand when you’re stuck in relationship anxiety or any manifestation of anxiety. It’s a psychological term that essentially means we’re stuck in a story about someone or something else with the belief that it’s true, and that if the person ...
Views: 1008 - DEPROGRAMMING CODEPENDENT BELIEFS - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Darlene LancerCodependency is based on false, dysfunctional beliefs that are learned from our parents and environment. Recovery entails changing those beliefs, the most damaging of which is that we’re not worthy of love and respect – that we’re somehow inadequate, inferior, or just not enough. This is ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Want to Get Back Together Stronger than Ever? Block Your Ex! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2018 from M Nasir AzizSo you guys broke up and you’re feeling unmoored like you lost your best friend. Every song reminds you of them, every place you go brings back memories of the last time you two were there together. There’s no escaping it: Break-ups are the WORST. Keep in mind during this tough time, it ...
Views: 3114 - How To Make A Relationship Work When You’re Afraid - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonAh, love. Whether you’re in the infatuation stage, a newlywed, or having some troubled times in your marriage, it’s normal to ask, “How long is my relationship going to last?” I’ve had several couples lately – some in a pretty new relationship and others who have been together for decades – ...
Views: 1082 - How To Make Your Relationship Stronger - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonToday I’m Asking You: What Do We Do? Rather than giving you my relationship advice like I do in most of my blogs, I’m going to do something a little differently today! Rather than “teach” anything, I am simply sharing some questions around how men and women relate to each other. When men ...
Views: 1909 - Understanding Men & Women: Reinventing How We Can BE With Each Other - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonSadly, along all the political back and forth that is polarizing men and women and in many of the relationships I see, I fear humanity is getting thrown in the rubbish. Relationships haven’t been about connecting and community. It’s been about men vs. women. It’s been about truth vs. lies. ...
Views: 1599 - Is your divorce actually a blessing in disguise? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltDivorce is tough, especially when you’re a mom. You already have a million things to worry about—taking care of the kids, professional obligations, making sure the house doesn’t look like a nuclear fall-out, worrying about college tuition, retirement, aging parents—the list goes on. So, when ...
Views: 1227 - NSA Achieves Enterprise Partner Status with Datto - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Neil SmilowitzHicksville, New York(September 24, 2018)– NSA today announced it has achieved the exclusive Enterprise partner status with Datto, the world’s leading provider of IT solutions delivered through managed service providers (MSPs). Datto’s Enterprise status represents the top 10 percent of the ...
Views: 669 - How To Choose A Camping AIR BED - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2018 from muller lukacsAlthough camping ought to be about heading back to nature, many individuals are entitled to the most comfort, and you will need to make sure that you obtain an excellent night's sleep. Purchasing camping airbeds might help you to rest following a long moment hiking and establish you for the very ...
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