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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- How to Become More Patient in a Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Isaac NunoofioYou may find that you act impatiently towards your partner or spouse and that may be causing friction in the relationship. What can you do to become more patient in the relationship so that you can relate in a loving manner with your lover? 1. Listen a Lot and Talk a Little Try to listen a lot ...
Views: 877 - How to Swallow Your Pride In A Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Isaac NunoofioPride is an attitude that can hurt a relationship. It can make you treat your partner with disrespect. As a result, your lover may also act harshly towards you and that can breed strife in the relationship which can, ultimately, weaken the love foundation of the relationship. So, how can you ...
Views: 4093 - Is Alcohol Ruining Your Relationship? Tips to Tackle It… - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2017 from Nicola BeerHaving worked with 1000’s of couples now either 1 to 1 or in my online empowered love program, conflicts over drinking are common. Nothing is more difficult or heart-breaking than being married to someone who changes personality and is horrible when they are drunk. Katy met Steve (her now ...
Views: 1415 - Dear Dr. Romance: We have had constant fights over little things - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Last week my husband and I had an argument over something so small like not getting up to give our kid his medicine. Just because I didn't get up he started calling me names and he pushed me from the bed. Currently, we decided we needed time apart so we ...
Views: 1194 - Dear Dr. Romance: the worst nightmare of my life - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: It's been months since I wrote to you and received your very excellent advice. In the meantime I was able to get therapy, and . Since then I have slowly been recovering from the worst nightmare of my life. I want to thank you ...
Views: 1710 - Dear Dr. Romance: I just want my husband and best friend back - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband and I married more than five years ago, in our early 30s. We had a good marriage. We agreed that if we would sit down and talk things out should we have issues. We always held true to that until his mom died several months ago. He was very close to ...
Views: 1739 - Is it okay to snoop on your partner’s phone? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Nicola BeerSnooping comes up time and time again in my work with couples from all over the world online. Arguments over discoveries after snooping on phones are frequent. This has included 1. Facebook messages to ex’s, 2. Whats app messages sharing intimate details or marriage complaints to friends, ...
Views: 1743 - Relationships: Can The Fear Of Rejection Cause Someone To Change When They Get Into A Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperEven though one can behave in a certain way when they start dating someone, they can end up behaving in a completely different way as time goes by. Therefore, although they are still the same person, it will be as if they have become someone else. Oblivious When something like this ...
Views: 1324 - Dear Dr. Romance: I cannot compete with a dead man - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a sixty something divorced man, I have not had a relationship for a long time. Last year, I met a wonderful lady from Colombia, who is a little bit younger, well educated and has a green card here. She has taken me out of my ...
Views: 1321 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have a crush on this person - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need some advice. I'm a university student and I'm finishing my last semester there and getting a degree in Speech/Communication Studies. I'm also a single mixed-raced person. I worked at a communication firm as an Intern Coordinator. What I have here is that I'm ...
Views: 1326 - The Top 10 Secrets to Living Your Best Life! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Dominique NicoleThere was a day, when I was 6 months pregnant, with 13-month-old twins when my 10-day estranged first ex-husband finally came home from a “business trip”, only to tell me, now mom at home, that he did not love me anymore and needed to leave “to figure out why”. Ten minutes later, he packed up a ...
Views: 1455 - Relationships: Should Someone Change When They Get Into A Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one comes into contact with someone who they like, they can end up putting on an act. This could be something that will happen without them even releasing it, or they might be able to pick up on this. One way of looking at this would be to say that this is normal, and this is due to ...
Views: 1092 - HOW TO EFFORTLESSLY WIN WHEN ARGUING - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Janet PfeifferWouldn't it be wonderful if every time we disagreed with someone we could actually win when arguing? For many, disagreements are viewed as a battle of intelligence between two opposing forces. Each having what they believe to be a strong and valid position on a topic, they engage in verbal and ...
Views: 1640 - 3 Steps To Handling Divorce Threats or “I’m Not “In Love” With You” - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Nicola BeerMost people are aware now of the 40-50% average divorce rate in the west and expat communities. Knowing this doesn’t make that any easier if you are living in an unhappy marriage where divorce threats have been made. The good news is an unhappy relationship doesn’t mean it’s over. That’s ...
Views: 1569 - Dear Dr. Romance: I do not want to be alone the rest of my life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I like what I have seen on your tips for happiness. I am in my late 60s, a Christian and twice divorced. This past January, I met a wonderful Christian woman, also divorced after 20 years of marriage. She is a Labor and Delivery Nurse who has traveled the ...
Views: 1710 - Fall 2017’s Saturn in Sagittarius Swansong: “LOVE IS ALWAYS MORE PRECIOUS THAN MONEY” - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from joan pancoe“The impermanence of this present life will force you to leave all wealth behind, but by giving it away, you can take it with you as good karma.” The Dalai Lama To view with images and all links activiated: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=119 Dear ONE, ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - “This Was Someone Who Was In Touch With Their Emotions!” - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperShortly after I got back from Mexico in 2014, I started spending more time with a friend who I had met a few years before. This was someone who I had met whilst I was at a social club. I remember seeing someone who was friendly and outgoing, and I felt the need to go and talk to them. At ...
Views: 1319 - Dr. Romance on You Be The Judge - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: In my therapy practice, I witness a lot of confusion about the proper role of judgement in life and relationships. Often, when I ask clients to analyze whether a person they’re dating has good character, they tell me they don’t want to be judgmental. People in twelve step ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am a maid and a sex toy not a wife - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:Me and my husband just recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary. I bought my husband a small gift and when I ask what he got me- he told me I was not worth getting anything. This really hurt, my husband does not show any kind of affection or consideration for other ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Come On Strong And Then Go Silent? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter one has met someone for the first time, they may find that they continue to show a lot of interest in them. And there is also the chance that they behaved in this way before they even met them. Another Option If this was the case, it is likely to show that they met them on an online ...
Views: 1459 - Dear Dr. Romance: My Wife is Totally Shut Down - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife is totally shutdown and she does not know what to do. She wants to talk to someone for help and also for taking a decision that can help her to decide the future of us as a couple if is still possible or not. I just know that in the end I was very bad at her during ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Feeling Jelous after your Divorce or Breakup? Here's what to do. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 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: 1452 - “I Think You Expected Too Much!” - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA few days after my father passed away in august 2011, I went to Ibiza for just under two weeks. At the time I was in two minds about going away: part of me felt I should stay at home, and another part of me felt that it would be good for me to get away. The mentor that I spoke about in the ...
Views: 1179 - How To Resolve Marriage Problems: Marriage Problems And Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Mark JaneHow To Resolve Marriage Problems: Marriage Problems And Solutions Marriage isn't always an easy road to take. We all start out convinced that our marriage will be different than everyone else's. We don't even consider the idea that we'd end up divorced given how deeply we love our spouse. ...
Views: 637 - What Can A Husband Do To Save His Marriage: Can One Person Save A Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Mark JaneWhat Can A Husband Do To Save His Marriage: Can One Person Save A Marriage If your wife wants a divorce and you still deeply love her it's a difficult situation. Living with someone who says they no longer want to be married to you can feel devastating. Your initial reaction when you hear ...
Views: 1041 - How To Mend A Marriage: How To Fix A Broken Marriage Alone - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Mend A Marriage: How To Fix A Broken Marriage Alone Relationships, including marriage needs nurturing to keep them going smooth. Broken marriages can be painful and can sometimes even lead to hate and remorse. But it is very possible to mend a broken marriage regardless of the reasons ...
Views: 3445 - How To Save A Marriage In Trouble: Stop A Divorce Single-Handedly - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Save A Marriage In Trouble: Stop A Divorce Single-Handedly You can stop a divorce on your own. If your marriage is in trouble, you need to learn how to save your marriage alone. It might seem too good to be true, but it can happen. In fact it happens all the time. Let's talk about ...
Views: 1197 - Relationships: Do We Only Allow People To Treat Us As Bad As We Treat Ourselves? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across someone who was in an abusive relationship, they might believe that this person is a victim. And, if this is the case, the person they are with is naturally going to be the perpetrator. Assistance One could speak to them about what they go through when they are ...
Views: 1199 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am beyond confused - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need help! I am beyond confused. My husband is having an affair for more than six months with some woman who is 15 years younger than him. He lives with this women for all practical purposes and only comes home to sleep. He shows up at 11:00 p.m. at night and leaves by ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I want my wife and family back. - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw your article "The One Who Got Away " about getting back together with your ex. Can this really happen? My wife is divorcing me because she has fallen out of love with me. We aren't divorced yet but are in the process by going to a mediator. It's something I do ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women End Up With Mother Enmeshed Men? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some men who have a strong sense of self, there are others who don’t, and this can be due to what took place when they were younger. Another way of looking at this would be to say that this is due to what didn’t take place. Neglect In order for someone to develop into an ...
Views: 1404 - Know More about Lesbian Dating - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Shawn YanDating can be daunting regardless of which sex you lean towards. Dating in the straight community is known to be tricky, but for the most part, is manageable. In the LGBT community, however, the rules of dating are less clear cut and boundaries are harder to establish- this is especially true ...
Views: 1083 - How To Get My Wife Back When She Wants A Divorce: Wife Filed For Divorce Will She Change Her Mind - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Get My Wife Back When She Wants A Divorce: Wife Filed For Divorce Will She Change Her Mind Marriage is full of both good times and bad times. No one ever truly knows what they're getting into when they march down the aisle on their wedding day. Obviously, there are going to be ...
Views: 3449 - 9 Things To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up On Your Marriage: - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Nicola BeerWe all can probably remember a time in our lives where we have felt like giving up. Where we have felt exhausted, drained, alone and hopeless. I remember feeling so low at times that I could not see the point in trying or fighting anymore. Whether in the setup phases of my business many years ...
Views: 1687 - All You Need to Do is To Choose! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Dr. Mona AeyshaUnconscious background matters a lot to succeed in our life or live a happy peaceful life at least. Should we think about it twice before ignoring this very important aspect of our life? True, we need to explore it first. As it is very deep and complex human emotion. Let me give you an example ...
Views: 1891 - Relationships: If Someone Is Still Attached To Their Ex Can It Stop Them From Being Able To Embrace Their Current Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has just experienced a breakup, they may decide to take a break and to spend some time by themselves. Through taking this route, it will also give them the chance to face how they feel and to work through it. A Grey Area If they were with this person for a long period of time, ...
Views: 1216 - My Wife Says She's Done With Me: What Does It Mean When Your Wife Says She's Done - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Wife Says She's Done With Me: What Does It Mean When Your Wife Says She's Done When you say that your wife isn't in love with you anymore there is the impression that you don't believe that anything can be done to stop a divorce from occurring. It is very common for the husband to be ...
Views: 5367 - How To Maintain Intimacy In Your Marriage: Tips For A Healthy Marriage Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Maintain Intimacy In Your Marriage: Tips For A Healthy Marriage Relationship After years of being married, things may not stay the same. With the growing marital responsibilities, couples may find the intimacy level in their marriage fading and this should serve as a warning to look at ...
Views: 1000 - How To Stay In Love Forever With Your Partner: What It Takes For Couples To Stay Married - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Stay In Love Forever With Your Partner: What It Takes For Couples To Stay Married In the beginning of marriage, life is like a bed of roses. Couples were happy and cannot be separated from each other but as times goes by, reality sinks in that living with another human soul under one ...
Views: 930 - When To Give Up On Your Marriage: I Want To Give Up On My Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackWhen To Give Up On Your Marriage: I Want To Give Up On My Marriage If you are on the verge of losing your sanity due to marriage troubles, seek help from your family and friends and they might just be able to shed some light and truth to your current dilemma. Do it right away before you get ...
Views: 1241 - Quality Time: 4 Ways to Spend More Time With Your Significant Other - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Meghan BelnapThere's a belief that absence makes the heart grow fonder. While this may be true in some instances, presence makes a love grow stronger. When a couple first falls in love, they can't get enough of each other. The days are filled with constant text messages and the nights are filled with ...
Views: 1038 - How Do You Know When To Leave A Marriage: How Do I Know If I Should Leave My Husband / Wife - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow Do You Know When To Leave A Marriage: How Do I Know If I Should Leave My Husband / Wife Today we live in an age that promotes self-awareness BUT when it comes to relationships, it fails to show us how to use our self-awareness to arrive at good decisions. Most of the advice we get makes ...
Views: 1381 - “I Was Completely Ignored!” - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA little while before I headed to Bournemouth for New Years Eve, in 2012, I had been texting a woman I had met online. At this point, I didn’t know a great deal about her, but I was keen to meet her. I think it was just after New Year’s Day that we arranged a time to meet and, when I met ...
Views: 1479 - How To Stop Divorce After Separation: How To Save My Marriage After Separation - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Stop Divorce After Separation: How To Save My Marriage After Separation If things are not going well in your marriage and you are staring divorce or a separation in the face, here are 2 tips to help you mend a marriage and stop a divorce or separation. Marriages are hard work and ...
Views: 4721 - Dear Dr. Romance: I regret not telling her how I felt - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was very attracted to a lady and I did things for her with out asking for any thing in return. She was single and I fixed her jeep, I put down new linoleum in her kitchen for her, we did go out together for drinks, dinner, dancing, movies as ...
Views: 2414(1 vote) - Unhappy Marriage but Can't Leave: How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackUnhappy Marriage but Can't Leave: How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage Staying in an unhappy marriage might seem something out of the ordinary for some people. But in fact, these things do happen. People have their own reasons why they stay in an unhappy marriage. Here are the most ...
Views: 6374 - Unhappy Marriage with Kids: Does Staying Together For the Kids Work - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackUnhappy Marriage with Kids: Does Staying Together For the Kids Work We live in an age when love, sex and intimacy seem to be many people's epitome of happiness. Yes, we seek other ways to find happiness and fulfillment, but the rate of divorce and the percentage of single parent families ...
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