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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Dr. Romance on: Apology and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: In my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they're wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing -- where one's early family may have picked a "culprit" when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Free Unicorn Dating Services - Things That You Should Know About - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2018 from Koki DarcyFree unicorn dating services can be found almost everywhere. Because there are quite a number of them, it is important that we discuss each kind. In this way, we will know which ones would work for us and which ones won't. So what are the kinds of free unicorn dating services available? ...
Views: 1220 - Looking Inwards To Save your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2018 from C Mellie SmithWhen you wanted to get married, many people probably took it upon themselves to tell you how hard and tough marriage can get, but you thought to yourself that yours would be the different one. It can’t and won’t be that tough (after all the both of you have dated for a long time), what would ...
Views: 1365 - Signs that It is Time to Finally End Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Grace RiveraIt is not easy deciding to put an end to your relationship especially if you have invested a lot on it and it took years in the making. You have also made plans with this person and you don’t want to waste the chance. However, it does not mean that you should remain in the relationship simply ...
Views: 783 - Procrastination and Loving Yourself are Mutually Exclusive - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Margaret PaulDo you find yourself procrastinating when you have hard or boring stuff to do? Do you then judge yourself for procrastinating? There is a way out of this! What do you do when you have stuff to do that is hard for you, or stuff that may be really boring to you - like studying for an exam, ...
Views: 1021 - Should You Cut Ties with a Toxic Family Member? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Janet CamilleriIt’s said that you can choose your friends, but not your family. And that’s why as many as 17% of adult Australians are estranged from a family member – most commonly a sibling. Another study found that at least one adult child in every ten families is estranged from ...
Views: 1122 - My Wife Blames Me For Everything: Things To Do If Your Partner Blames You For Everything - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialMy Wife Blames Me For Everything: Things To Do If Your Partner Blames You For Everything Problems in marriage can arise for a ton of different things. A good friend of mine the other day was venting on the phone and said "my wife blames me for everything". Thinking he was just being ...
Views: 2850 - Have Trouble Dealing With Your Wife's Sexual Past: How To Let Go Of Your Spouse's Past - Dealing With A Sexual Past In A Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHave Trouble Dealing With Your Wife's Sexual Past: How To Let Go Of Your Spouse's Past - Dealing With A Sexual Past In A Marriage Are you having trouble dealing with your wife's sexual past, and now it's really starting to affect your marriage in a negative way? Believe me, you're ...
Views: 3279 - My Husband Is Annoying: How To Get Your Husband To Be Less Annoying - How To Deal With An Annoying Husband - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialMy Husband Is Annoying: How To Get Your Husband To Be Less Annoying - How To Deal With An Annoying Husband If you're thinking "my husband is annoying" and you don't know what to do then you need help. It's easily to side with someone in this situation. As a man I could easily side with ...
Views: 1260 - My Husband Doesn't Spend Time With Me: What To Do When Your Husband Doesn't Want To Spend Time With You - What To Do When You Are Lonely In Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialMy Husband Doesn't Spend Time With Me: What To Do When Your Husband Doesn't Want To Spend Time With You - What To Do When You Are Lonely In Marriage Are you worried because your husband doesn't seem to want to spend time with you anymore like he once did? You're certainly not alone. Wives ...
Views: 6087 - How To Grow Your Marriage: Building the Marriage of Your Dreams Together - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Grow Your Marriage: Building the Marriage of Your Dreams Together There was a connection between the two of you that grew into something special because you got married. You both worked hard to build your relationship but then with all too many, once they get married, they stop. I have ...
Views: 799 - Is Your Bad Attitude Killing Your Marriage: Change Your Attitude... Transform Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Sylvester DanialIs Your Bad Attitude Killing Your Marriage: Change Your Attitude... Transform Your Marriage Is your marriage glass half full or half empty? Is it party sunny or partly cloudy in your marriage? Is your marriage not that bad or not that good? Is your attitude killing your marriage or is your ...
Views: 755 - How Can I Get My Husband To Listen To Me: My Husband Never Hears What I Say - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow can I get my husband to listen to me? You're frustrated and you're feeling alone within your marriage. You sense that your husband has just grown tired of you and he's showing that by ignoring you when you speak to him. It's exasperating and it leaves you feeling neglected and unappreciated. ...
Views: 1169 - How To Improve Your Married Life: How To Improve Marriage Without Talking About It - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Improve Your Married Life: How To Improve Marriage Without Talking About It Just because you've got married that does not mean that it is the end of the story, it's just the beginning. When you start out you don't know everything about your spouse, and what it takes to be a good ...
Views: 937 - How To Enhance The Excitement In Your Marriage: How To Keep A Marriage Spicy - How To Strengthen Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Enhance The Excitement In Your Marriage: How To Keep A Marriage Spicy - How To Strengthen Your Marriage You are not always going to be head over heels about your spouse, I agree, it would be nice, but it won't happen. Once your honeymoon period comes to an end and you return to earth, ...
Views: 930 - How To Know If He's Marriage Material: How To Know He's The One To Marry - How To Know If Your Man Is Marriage Material - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Know If He's Marriage Material: How To Know He's The One To Marry - How To Know If Your Man Is Marriage Material You've been together for a good while now, long enough to get to know each other and all your little quirks. If you have a stable relationship and if you are comfortable ...
Views: 1167 - How To Help Build Up Your Spouse's Self Esteem: How To Support A Partner With Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow To Help Build Up Your Spouse's Self Esteem: How To Support A Partner With Low Self Esteem Low self-esteem is a debilitating condition. It causes the sufferer to endure great difficulty in getting close to people and opening up to them. Sufferers can drift through life in a sea of ...
Views: 1330 - How to Not Take Your Wife for Granted: How To Avoid Taking Your Partner For Granted - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow to Not Take Your Wife for Granted: How To Avoid Taking Your Partner For Granted When you first got together I would imagine that you couldn't do enough for each other, you must have done enough to hold each others interests as you got married. Once you were married and the newness and ...
Views: 1545 - Relationships: What Can Happen To Someone When Their Partner Denies That They Are Cheating? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in relationship, they will have the opportunity to grow and to heal any wounds that they may have. This can mean that there will be moments that are deeply fulfilling and moments that are extremely painful pain. What will play a big part here is how much pain one is carrying. ...
Views: 1264 - Dear Dr. Romance: My husband's one-night-stand is pregnant - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband had a one night stand several weeks ago. He told me about it. We've been going to counseling for several months and were doing great. We just found out she's pregnant. I love my husband, but can I work through this? Dear ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - The Terror of Being Disconnected - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2018 from Margaret PaulA few months ago, New Harbinger, a different publisher than the one that published my new book, contacted me to write an Inner Bonding spiritual connection workbook for them. Of course, I was delighted to be doing this and plunged right in to write it during the same time my current book was ...
Views: 945 - Dating: Can Someone End Up With The Wrong Person If They Need Attention? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are a number of reasons as to why one would want to be with another person. And while they might be aware of what these reasons are, there is also the chance that they won’t be aware of all of them. For example, one might want to share their life with someone; ...
Views: 1133 - Dating: Will A Man Suffer If He Puts A Woman On A Pedestal? - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a man has only just met a woman, he may have the desire to find out more about what she is like. In this case, he will find her physically attractive but that is not going to be enough to seal the deal, so to speak. If he just wanted to share his body with her, it could be said that ...
Views: 1140 - Lal Kitab Remedies for Manglik Dosha - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2018 from Ram ShramaMangal dosha is a very common dosha found both equally in men and women and is known by various other names like Chowa dosha, Kuja Dosha, Bhom Dosha or Angarakha Dosha. This is said to occur when the planet Mars falls in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of their Horoscope. When a person ...
Views: 1064 - DISCOVER YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2018 from Darlene LancerCodependents often wonder what is normal. They feel insecure and wonder how others perceive them. Many tell me they don’t really know themselves. They’ve become people-pleasers, editing what they say and adapting their behavior to the feelings and needs of others. Some sacrifice ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Help me find Mr. Right - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr Romance, I am hard of hearing, and I have hard time finding Mr. Right. I grew up around hearing guys but I haven't often dated. My first marriage was to a hearing guy and I taught him sign language so we did fine for a short time; but he didn't ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Instant Healing Of Your Ego Wounded Self? It Doesn't Exist - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Margaret PaulDo you think you should be farther along in your healing than you are? Do you get discouraged when dealing with the same issues over and over? You’re not alone! "How long will it take me to heal?" "I've been practicing Inner Bonding for 6 months now and I still get stuck in my wounded ...
Views: 1091 - Dear Dr. Romance: I went through hell on earth with him until he quit drinking. - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I had two divorces, and both men turned out to be gay. By this time my self esteem was shattered, I felt there was something wrong with me. To make a long story short, I basically started dating and slept with men, just because they showed they desired me. ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - How To Slow Down Ejaculation During Sex: How To Give Pleasure To Your Wife / Girlfriend - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow To Slow Down Ejaculation During Sex: How To Give Pleasure To Your Wife / Girlfriend If you want to know how to slow down ejaculation, then the information I am going to share with you is exactly what you are looking for. I am going to offer you three techniques that you can use straight ...
Views: 1927 - 5 Healthy Relationship Boundaries To Establish Now - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Susan BakerCreating and maintaining boundaries is important to for building healthy relationships and developing your own confidence and self-worth. There are lots of personal boundaries you might set, but here are a few that I think can help you right away — whether it’s with a friend or your significant ...
Views: 1099 - Will a Vacation With a Cheating Spouse Help Repair My Marriage? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from C Mellie SmithGoing through a cheating phase is always a trying and traumatic time in any relationship, most especially in a marriage because the options aren't that simple anymore; there might be long-term investments made together, a baby, families intertwined and so on. Which means for married couples, ...
Views: 2098 - Loving Yourself Heals An Addiction To Anger - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Margaret PaulThink for a moment about the last time you got angry with someone. At that moment, what was most important to you - getting what you wanted or being caring? Obviously, at the moment that you get really angry at someone, it is more important to you to get what you want than it is to be caring. ...
Views: 1050 - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhood Set Them Up To Feel Safe With Abuse? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people in the world who are in healthy relationships, there are others who aren’t. As a result of this, some people are going to be with people who have a negative effect on them. Zero Tolerance If someone is in a healthy relationship, or if they have had them in the past, ...
Views: 1128 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have cheated on my husband 3 times - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've heard you on the radio, and I've been married the same length of time as you. We've known each other since grade school. I have cheated on my husband 3 times. He still wants to stay married and rebuild trust but he's got major depression and ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: she refuses to remove the dead roses her ex gave her - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am confused, i am in love with this woman but she refuses to remove the dozen roses her ex gave her and are now dead. She says she doesn't want him she just wants me but it's hard to swallow when every time we are in the bedroom there are the dead roses from her ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Neechey Lagna – a toxic concept of Patriarchal Culture of Pakistan - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn Pakistani culture, many sayings/ concepts have taken the place of cultural things, and people consciously/unconsciously accepts them and adopt them in their life. One of those concepts is, “ to be overly obedient to your wife” ( beewi key neechey lag jana). It means that if someone is taking ...
Views: 2597 - Beyond Addictions to Health, It's Not About Willpower - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Margaret PaulDo you say you want to be healthy but continue to turn to various substance addictions? Do you believe that it’s just a matter of will power? As we all know, many people in our country are suffering from obesity and major health issues. It’s interesting to explore this in terms of ...
Views: 1002 - How to love *exactly* where you are right now. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltIn my neck of the woods, the promise of spring is starting appear. The once-barren trees now have cherry blossoms peaking out. And the air—the type that freezes the inside of your nostrils and hits your chest so it’s hard to breath and hurts your already-chapped face—is little by little warming ...
Views: 1695 - 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Panic After A Breakup - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Lee WilsonWhen you panic, you allow fear to dictate your reaction and you end up pushing them away even more. I have been there and I know that, for most of us, our first reaction after being dumped is to panic. That might be even putting it mildly. For some of us, it is to majorly freak out! The ...
Views: 1637 - Narcissist in Your Life? Get The Support You Need.... - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachIf you have been dealing with an individual who has severe Narcissistic or Sociopathic Traits, your experience has probably left you reeling and searching for answers! I may be able to help you through your challenges. I am a sought after Relationship Coach and author that specializes ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - 3 POWERFUL WAYS TO OVERCOME COVERT EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2018 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachCovert Emotional Manipulation can be crazy-making. It is often subtle, intermittent and doesn't come with any warning signs early on. It is often after many months or years, you may begin to "catch on" that you are being covertly emotionally manipulated! You may begin to doubt your ...
Views: 2487(1 vote) - Assertiveness: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Assert Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to living a fulfilling life, it is going to be vital for someone to be able to listen to their own needs. The other part of this will be for them to feel comfortable enough to fulfil them. A Life worth Living This is not to say that they will always be able to fulfil their ...
Views: 1107 - Dr. Romance on Setting Boundaries and Saying No - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Knowing how to set appropriate boundaries can make the difference in whether your relationship succeeds or not. The topic frequently comes up in my counseling office, and most people think boundaries are set by telling other people what the limits are. But boundaries are ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm terrified to recommit - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm terrified to recommit Dear Dr. Romance: I'm in my mid-twenties and a professional. I recently brokeup from a bad relationship with my fiancee, and lost everything. Its been sometime and I've moved on I'm doing well, but find ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Relationships: Is Our Life Defined By The Inner Models That Other People Have Of Us? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone for the first time, they might not know anything about them. However, once they have spent a little while in their company, they will start to construct an inner model of what they are like. This inner model is then going to define how they interpret just about ...
Views: 1003 - How to spot the ‘narcissist’ in yourself or others - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Marianne VicelichNarcissism … the label can be found all over the place, but it’s usually misused as a way to describe anyone who offends us. The synonyms of narcissism include conceit, egoism, self-admiration, self-obsession, and vanity. In truth, narcissism is a trait each of us exhibits to a greater or lesser ...
Views: 1180 - 5 Moments Every Girl Want to Enjoy Once in Her Life. - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Karen ColeLove, exotic scenery, spotlight, freedom, surprises, and Girls run the world. They make it go round and they make damn sure it revolves around them in so many ways too. From getting the doors opened for them, to making sure Instagram knows of their presence – girls are constantly in a frenzy to ...
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