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- On Saying Goodbye to a Drama King - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenCharles left her, just left altogether with no satisfactory explanation. Just announced, after six months of a hot-house infatuation that had swept her off her feet, “Sorry, Miranda, this isn’t working” -- said it not even kindly, at that -- and said he wanted out. He wasn’t interested in ...
Views: 1440 - Should I Put My Child On A Diet? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Beverly GreySHOULD I PUT MY CHILD ON A DIET? We are becoming a nation of overweight people. Adults who were never overweight as children are now overweight or even obese. The epidemic of childhood obesity is starting to worry parents, as they hear of more and more children developing type 2 ...
Views: 770 - Wouldn't It Be Nice if TIME Grew on Trees? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Lori RadunThe top two things that people seem to want more of are money and time. As a matter of fact, more money and more time are the top two issues people come to life coaches for (they also happen to be the top two excuses people use for not hiring a coach). It would be great if we had a money tree ...
Views: 1109 - Physically Close, Emotionally Distant - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, I read your answer on 'Trust' on the Internet and I hope you can help me. I am engaged to be married this December. The problem is I feel that my fiancé is not emotionally available to me during love making. I know she has been emotionally hurt by her past boyfriend seven ...
Views: 993 - How to Tell Your Partner You Love Them - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Trent BrownriggRemember the words from an old song... "Be sure it's true when you say I love you, it's a sin to tell a lie". The concept of "sin" has lost its meaning for many in our modern era, and even "love" has lost a significant portion of its importance. If you still believe in "falling in love" ...
Views: 1072 - What to do With Pesky Packing Peanuts - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2005 from Dawn BatesWe do everything we can to do our part in the effort to protect the environment. We recycle. We take extra care to combine errands so we don't waste gasoline (especially at these prices). We even make purchases online to save energy and keep the paper catalogs at bay. And if you are like me, you ...
Views: 1186 - Appropriate Distance - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2005 from Steve TaubmanI’ve been thinking a lot lately about my contribution to others and my commitment to loving presence. In that regard, I’ve adopted a concept I call appropriate distance. In previous articles, I’ve suggested a philosophical stance for our interactions with others and implied that it’s our ...
Views: 1457 - Spirituality in Marriage & Family Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Carole CullenThe great malady of the twentieth century, implicated in all of our troubles and affecting us individually and socially, is “loss of soul.” When soul is neglected, it doesn’t just go away; it appears symptomatically in obsessions, addictions, violence, and loss of meaning. - Thomas Moore ...The ...
Views: 1907 - Up toYour Neck in Parenting Dogma-Doo? Step into Something Personally-Correct : 5 WARNING SIGNS THAT BIG MOTHER IS WATCHING - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2005 from Joan BechtelWHO’S MAKING YOUR PARENTING DECISIONS? You.... or the Mommy Police? The Mommy Police? They’re just a fiction--an adult version of the Bogey Man, aren’t they? Well, maybe they don’t actually inhabit the bodies of the living dead like your mother-in-law, your ex-pediatrician and that ...
Views: 943 - Good Friends - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall OakesThe signs of fall are unmistakable in my part of the country. Golden aspens shimmer in the crisp breeze and crimson leaves float through the air. Weekend visitors flock to apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and intricate corn mazes that farmers have carved into their fields. Canned food drives ...
Views: 1279 - Judge A Man's Love Potential By The Way He Kisses - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Yangki Christine AkitengWhether men are aware of it or not, a majority of women judge a man’s love potential by the way he kisses alone. Some women I have spoken to say that if a man is a "lousy" kisser (either he rushes in full-throttle practically eating away your face, drools so much you have to wipe your ...
Views: 15388 - Bridal Lingerie Considerations - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2005 from john barnesu've seen thousands of photos, tried on dozens of gowns. But you may have missed some small items in your search for the perfect wedding-day look -- those essential unmentionables that go under the dress. Undergarments provide the foundation necessary for your outerwear to look how it's supposed ...
Views: 1241 - Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Giuditta TornettaRemember the adagio, it takes a village to raise a child? Well, only one hundred years ago new moms were surrounded by a village that not only helped with the new baby, but that was a very effective baby-care school. Just by living in your village you learned about parenting, breastfeeding, ...
Views: 1422 - The Dating Box - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Devlyn SteeleWhether you are actively dating or just getting back into dating, it is a world full of possibilities. However, most of us are creatures of habit and our patterns keep us in a dating box, searching for and dating the same types over and over. Making contact online, you first have to find ...
Views: 1423 - A FEAR OF WOMEN - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2005 from Jard DeVilleHuman sexuality is God's great psychospiritual gift to loving women and men who mature beyond narcissism and selfishness, who open their arms and hearts to each other as lovers for life. Unfortunately, sexuality is also a common weapon of choice that is used by twisted and wicked psychopaths ...
Views: 1879 - What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I've been attending Massage Therapy class with this girl, and I really like her, but she won't give me anything except one word answers to anything I ask her! We've worked on each other here and there, but not actively. I usually ask her how she's doing, after long periods of ...
Views: 752 - Tapping the Power of your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from Neil FellowesWhen was the last time someone sat you down and told you how amazing, special and unique you are? Today? A few days ago? A while back? Never? For most of us it’s been some time… But does that mean we are anything short of magnificent? We easily recall the times when someone tells us we did ...
Views: 921 - Looking for Mr. Right? 3 ways to guarantee you’ll find him within a year - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Michael MyerscoughAre you looking to find your Mr. Right? Your perfect partner? A man that you’ll love passionately, forever, and who’ll love you back even more? Then there are 3 things you must know or must do in order to make sure you get him. 1. Get Clear on Who He Is Let me ask you this. If you don’t ...
Views: 846 - How To Get The Most From A Divorce Article - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2005 from Karl AugustineThere are many types of divorce articles available on the Internet by a variety of authors. What's below will help you get the most out of the divorce articles here on this site and anywhere else. The below information about divorce articles holds true for most any type of articles on the ...
Views: 2231 - Tips On Buying A Dog - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from John MooreBeware Of The Impulse Buy It is hard to resist the appeal of a puppy in a pet shop window, especially if it looks a little bit sad and wistful. These pups have already had a change of home and often a long journey from their original breeder. Even though they may appear well, they could be ...
Views: 1507 - In a Sea of Messages, This One's Mixed! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederIn a Sea of Messages, This One’s Mixed Hello Doctor, I need your advice on a little dilemma of mine. There is this guy that I've known for quite some time now. It started off with just getting together for drinks and then a couple times for dinner, but it's been over a year and I don't know ...
Views: 891 - A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A LIFE-CHANGING DIFFERENCE - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinWhen our schedules permit, Sherry and I begin our day at a McDonalds that is conveniently located across the highway from Judson High School (Converse, TX), where she teaches. One morning as we were sipping coffee and chatting, she related the success she was having with one of her eleventh ...
Views: 996 - 5 Dating Strategies for the Single Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2005 from Amy SchoenMy friend Jonathan is self-employed and single. He talks about how it would be so nice to have a relationship in his life and yet I do not see him making the time for the process of dating. He tells me that his work is very demanding and that he is barely keeping up with his clients. Having ...
Views: 2347 - Creating Intimate Connections: Genuine Listening Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2005 from Peri Coeurtney EnkinHow many times have you been talking away, wrapped up in a conversation, sharing something important, meaningful or revealing about yourself only to realize that the person you are talking with has drifted away and is obviously somewhere else? And, if you tell the truth, haven’t you done ...
Views: 759 - Check the Pulse Before Pulling the Plug - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldCheck the Pulse Before Pulling the Plug There was an episode on a TV medical drama where a patient was awaiting delivery of a liver from an organ donor. An intern assigned to the donor patient removed the airway and the patient stirred. The intern was taken aback; the donor was not yet brain ...
Views: 1038 - High Heat, the Assessment and then Court… - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldHigh Heat, the Assessment and then Court… In the heat of some custody and access disputes, one-sided accounts of the situation can be convincing. Both parents have their view and are apt to present the issues more with their own interest at heart. While the “interest” is supposedly the ...
Views: 1104 - Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2005 from Margaret PaulTakers and caretakers – they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent relationship dynamic that I encounter. Takers are people who tend to be narcissistic – that is, they are ...
Views: 3421(1 vote) - How to Find the Right Man for You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Susan DunnSarah Wilson, a dog trainer, was recently interviewed in a magazine article in reference to her master’s thesis which is about women and their dogs. She feels that what women are intuitively attracted to in a dog are the same things she’ll enjoy in a mate. (I’m sure this applies to men as ...
Views: 1517 - Top Five Qualities a Parent Should Look For When Hiring a Tutor - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2005 from Laurie HurleyHiring a tutor can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you have never done it before. The following five qualities are the most important ones that you should look for when matching a tutor with a child: 1) Their ability to “connect” with your child and you. 2) Their teaching style – ...
Views: 1040 - I Broke the Rules and All I Got Was Hollered at! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2005 from John BoardmanDo you ever wonder what makes a consequence effective? How many times have you sent your child to his room for misbehaving- only to check on him 20 minutes later as he's completing level four of his favorite "shoot 'em up" video game? Or how often have you told your youngest daughter that she ...
Views: 835 - A Vision of a New Morality - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2005 from andy carloffA Vision of a New Morality By Punkerslut When looking at society, and seeing the constant hypocrisies, the inconsistencies, the lies, a person can be inclined only towards two mindsets. They will go along with what they see, they will believe what they are told, they will find it awkward ...
Views: 1047 - How To Use Debt To Transform Your Life - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from steven erlick(c) Steven Erlick. All Rights Reserved. http://www.freewebs.com/prosperity Debt is not usually considered to be a positive event inyour life but it can be. Uncontrolable debt can act as acatalyst for change. The trick is to take charge of yourmoney and debt so that you are in control. ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - 5 massive Reasons To Date Online! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2005 from mick jones“Divorced, Split up, Single? Five Massive Reasons Why You Should Be Dating Online!” Announcing five massive reasons why single men should use online dating! How to meet more women than you could possible have time to date. Let’s look at the reasons… Massive ...
Views: 989 - It is time to Broadcast More New Age Energy Frequencies in Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2005 from Rev.Amelia de Pazos B/MscIt is Time to Broadcast More New Age Energy Frequencies in Relationships In the wake of the events from this past decade, there is a need to broadcast New Age energy. People need to multiply their own channeling (perceiving, receiving their own highest energy and the one from others) abilities ...
Views: 911 - Parenting - Roots & Wings - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2005 from Kim OlverI’m sure many of you have heard that old Hallmark card adage that goes something like this: Parents give their children two great gifts---one is roots, the other is wings. This is what I address in this article. As parents, we pray for our children’s safety, health and happiness. We do ...
Views: 1357 - What to Do After Your Divorce or Break Up to Heal Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartache, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your broken heart feels like it is going to explode. You are face to face with the most important relationship decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment ...
Views: 11407(1 vote) - I Remember... - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2005 from Danish Ahmed"My life is perfect Because I accept it as it is." - Lenny Kravitz I remember not going out for recess in elementary school. I couldn't play tag or do any activities that required sight. Since my skin was sensitive to the sun, the school staff would allow me to stay indoors. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1372(2 votes) - 10 Ways to Put Sizzle Back in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Patricia FasonIt seems that no matter how much we love someone, and how deeply we are committed, keeping the sizzle alive in a relationship takes a little work. Here are ten ways you can help ignite the flame that was there when you first got together. 1. Don't take your relationship for granted. Everyone is ...
Views: 2890 - The Top 10 Things I Learned Being An Identical Twin - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Susan DunnEvery couple of years the topic of identical twins hits the front cover of Newsweek. In fact it's about time now--be watching! Most people find the topic fascinating. The relationship between identical twins looks good from the outside; a seamless interface, and they seem to enjoy one ...
Views: 4338 - Spouse Improvement: Influence Your Partner to Change in just 7 Steps - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Ellyn BaderEveryone has something they’d like to change in their partner. Here is a 7-step process to create a change in your partner. The key to the success of this process is that it makes your partner want to change — instead of feeling coerced. 1. MAKE A LIST of the top three behaviors your partner ...
Views: 772 - Well, Well, "You're Having Twins" 11 Top Tips on Working With Newborn Twins - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Linda MiloWell, Well – You’re Having Twins! 11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twins “Twins, it can’t be! No one on either side of my husband’s or my family can remember anyone having twins.” I guess my words didn’t matter much because when I heard I was going to give birth to twins, I felt a ...
Views: 2063 - Ten Suggestions for Creating a Lasting Love...All By Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Susan JeffersThe power is yours. Whether your relationship simply needs some fine-tuning or whether it is in serious trouble, you will be amazed at how much relationship-healing you can do all by yourself. And if you are not in a relationship, there are many ways of approaching members of the opposite sex in ...
Views: 1593 - A New ADHD Drug on the Horizon - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Jeannine VirtueA new ADHD drug, Attenace, will likely hit pharmacy shelves in early 2006. This "new" ADHD drug isn’t actually so new to the about 20,000 people currently taking Provigil "off-label" for ADHD. Attenace contains modafinil, the same active ingredient in the narcolepsy drug Provigil. Modafinil ...
Views: 1317 - Men Won’t Approach Me! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: I am an African female who has very short hair and for these reasons, I feel that men are intimidated by me. I am 5'0 feet tall and very petite with a voluptuous body. Aside from my looks however, my speaking abilities are very polished and I also major in Math and Computer ...
Views: 1657 - Random Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Ginny DyeRandom Acts of Kindness - Get Supercharged with Kindness Motivation Tips Are you looking for ideas or motivation tips to make a difference in your life or for someone else's life? Are you like most everyone and just don't have much time? Can you perform random acts of kindness every ...
Views: 2617 - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Signs of Infidelity - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2005 from Ruth HoustonCertain things about signs of infidelity come as a surprise to most people. Even people who consider themselves knowledgeable about extramarital affairs may be unfamiliar with some of the little-known facts below. This information is taken from Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale ...
Views: 1691 - Would Setting Him Up Be Wrong? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederA few months ago my boyfriend cheated on me. I stayed with him because I saw he was truly sorry. I look back now, and honestly regret not giving him time without me, to see how life would be without me even for a few days. He is starting to act like he doesn’t care as much again. I wish he would ...
Views: 1035(2 votes) - Children and the Aftermath of Katrina: From fear to hope - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldChildren and the Aftermath of Katrina: From fear to hope In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, many children will be hiding under the covers. When tragedies such as Katrina strike, children, like many of us adults, have no way to understand the unimaginable. It is normal to be frightened of ...
Views: 881 - Write An Apology To Your Spouse: How to Apologize In a Way That Really Works For You - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Ellyn BaderBeing apologetic doesn’t come easily for me. Unfortunately, being inconsiderate and self-centered does. So I realized long ago that my marital survival would depend on two things: 1) learning to apologize and 2) becoming less selfish and more considerate. It was easier to start with apologies. ...
Views: 930 - Power Struggles - Being Right or Being Loving - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Margaret PaulMandy and Evan consulted with me for couple’s counseling because they were always bickering. Every little thing seemed to become an issue between them. They loved each other very much, but the bickering was certainly getting in the way of enjoying each other. I ask Mandy and Evan to come ...
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