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- How to Flirt With Bisexual Couples? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Jessica LawIt might surprise you, but well, flirting has never been easy to anyone. And how can it be that easy when you cannot get in the mind of the other person without having to talk to them first? That part is what makes everything difficult. But hey, people have flirted before and succeeded. If you ...
Views: 1596(2 votes) - Dangerous Cookware - How It Can Affect Your Baby's Food - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Christine AlburyWhen preparing homemade baby food, we parents are always careful to ensure that the foods we choose are healthy and appropriate for our babies. Something that many of us overlook, however, is the suitability of the pots we're cooking in -- yet the fact is that cookware made from certain ...
Views: 9389(1 vote) - Hidden Compatibility Factors Dominate Your Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve been lied to about what makes two people compatible. As long as two people enjoy mutual physical attraction and share basic likes such as baseball games and pizza, and dislikes such as cold weather, they are compatible, right? Wrong. Isn’t compatibility just a matter of a couple ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Is It Important To Add Photos To Your Bisexual Profile? - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Jessica LawI often blindly joined a lot of bisexual dating sites. I don't know why, Just when I saw this website, I felt that it had a little bit of attraction and I joined it. There is a feeling of spreading the net. I don't know if you will be like me. In the end, the mailbox is filled with emails from ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Planetary Effects On The Nature Of The Organs - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from Sri TulasiSome combinations, which may render a person’s impotence, are: Rahu or Saturn in second, Mercury in 8th and Moon in 12th house. If Moon is hemmed between malefic and eighth house is occupied by Ketu or Mercury. If Saturn and Mercury are in the eighth house and Moon is afflicted by Rahu, ...
Views: 374(1 vote) - The Female Bully and the Codependent Part II: “A Smelly Turd in a Pretty Package” - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownIn Part One, we discussed some characteristics of the serial female family bully, the way she bullies, her targets and her end game. We looked at some interesting characteristics also seen with the codependent; poor self-esteem and inability to speak her truth or express her anger. In Part ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - The Top Ten Tips for Being an Excellent Listener - by One of the biggest secrets for being successful with both your personal and your business goals is learning the skills of listening with excellence. Pick one of the tips below and practice applying it throughout the day today.
1. Detect whether the person talking to you is expressing facts or ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - What Is It Like Dating A Bisexual Woman - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Amy LawIf you are dating a bisexual woman there are certain aspects of your relationship that will be different compared to the regular relationships. This is mainly especially if you knew that she was bisexual before starting to date. If you knew it shows that you were ready for such a relationship. ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - “5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Reading--In Just 2 Months” - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from George Stancliffe“5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Just 2 Months” Over HALF of all American children are READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. (This could be corrected pretty fast if somebody showed these kids how to Speed Read, and then had them use the skill each day for 20 ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - "My Wife's Separate Vacation Spells the Beginning of the End of Our Relationship" - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Sam VakninSeparate vacations may, indeed, signify the beginning of the end of your relationship - or serve as a boost to its quality and durability. It all depends on several factors: 1. Topical vs. recreational vacations If your wife is addicted to chess and you can't stand the game, she has the ...
Views: 6134(1 vote) - "Tantra" Sowing the Seeds of Love, Truth and Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Goddess GenieTantra is a manifestation art. It is a place where we can move from mediocrity to the full extent of our joy. Tantra is a joyous art, one that will take us to great places if we allow it. The word Tantra is a Sanskrit word that has more than one English translation. The one that I feel expresses ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - *** "I Keep Choosing The Wrong Partner" - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Discover the way out of choosing the wrong relationships over and over. ________________________________________ Do you find yourself choosing a similar wrong partner over and over? This is what Laura asks about: "How can I get past the point of ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - *** End Your Silent Suffering! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from LeTicia LeeWhy are you reading this article? Why does it resonate with you? Are you in bondage to a loveless marriage, soul-less job/career, in financial debt, anorexic or bulimic? Are you addicted to porn, drugs, video games, social media or alcohol? Did you ever think social media and video games ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - *** Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedSometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - *** How To Let Go of Anger Like a Woke Monk - An Anger Management Expert’s Top 5 Tools to Manage Anger *** - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Dr. John SchinnererWhile the short-term problems created by anger are bad enough, consider some of the long-term effects… Negative Effects of Anger The negative effects of chronic anger are far-reaching. People who lack the ability to manage their anger have a higher chance of the following… Low ...
Views: 6771(2 votes) - *** Relationship Break-Up (Part 2): Living In the Void - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Carolyn EllisThe break-up of a love relationship can be emotionally devastating. As I shared, I recently joined the ranks of the heartbroken when an important relationship I was in ended abruptly and unexpectedly. Life in the void is an important opportunity to let go of an old paradigm and prepare yourself ...
Views: 3453(1 vote) - *** The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Margaret PaulSome say that the purpose of life is to seek happiness. Is happiness the purpose, or is happiness the result of another purpose? Is happiness the meaning of life, or is happiness the result of discovering what has heart and meaning for you? There is not one right answer to this question. The ...
Views: 5055(3 votes) - *** When Divorced Parents Act Like Kids - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Carolyn EllisDivorce can definitely bring out the worst in people. Often adults will revert to behavior worthy of the schoolyard bully. Witness the recent public outing of actor Alec Baldwin, who unleashed the fury of his anger and despair of his divorce at his 11-year old daughter. Baldwin has been ...
Views: 3937(1 vote) - ***"What Are They Thinking About Me?" - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Margaret Paul"You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do."--Eleanor RooseveltWhy should most people be thinking about you? They are far more concerned with what you are thinking about them to spend time thinking about you!Right now, take a moment to ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - ***"Why Can't I Forgive Myself For My Mistakes? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Margaret PaulDo you judge yourself for the past? Discover why and what to do about it. Brianna wrote to me, asking: "I am having a difficult time forgiving myself of past mistakes and it feels like it haunts me every morning and I get bogged down in swirling thoughts which only holds me ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - ***** Are you an ALL KNOWING Parent? ***** - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from LeTicia LeeRemember the first time your child asked you a question you couldn’t answer? Everyone has! Maybe you’re still not ready to admit it. What do you say? Do you stumble and mumble and try to distract them from the answer you don’t know? Do you go to your speedy search engine? What if it’s a moral ...
Views: 449(1 vote) - ****The Subtle Devaluation in a Narcissistic Relationship - When Jekyll Meets Hyde - Laney Zukerman, Relationship & Empowerment Coach, author, Lessons for an Urban Goddess & The Urban Goddess Lesson - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachA romantic relationship with a Narcissist can be an exciting, whirlwind experience. They are often charming and the life of the party. If they are interested in you, nothing will stop them from winning you over. They will flirt, entice, persuade and pursue until you give them a chance. ...
Views: 2606(1 vote) - ***10 SIGNS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Grace ChattingI often see young women who are suffering from depression, as well as being unhappy (not the same thing). When we peel back the layers of their life a bit, and I ask about their relationship with their husband, often they say, “oh yes, we’re fine”, then they rattle on to ...
Views: 4349(3 votes) - ***4 Most Powerful Dating Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYou’ve read the dating articles. You feel armed with enough of the “right” questions to ask so you’ll never get fooled again. You know to ask about their values, recent breakup, favorite music and movies, where they live, what they do for a living and whether they like animals and their ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - ***5 Reasons Why You Might Want to End Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Margaret PaulWhen I married my ex-husband in 1963, I was determined to create a stable, loving relationship. I wanted an intact family where we could raise our children and share the joys of our grandchildren.We did raise our children together, but ended the marriage after 30 years. We do get to share the ...
Views: 3558(2 votes) - ***5 Things You Can Do NOW to Avoid Making the Top Relationship Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHave you ever thought that you found The One—only to realize later after much heartache that the person was The Wrong One? Finding healthy love is so important to your mental and physical health. It’s unfair that it’s so difficult to find the right person. It’s not fair. Here ...
Views: 2037(2 votes) - ***5 Ways To Increase The Joy In Your Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaUsually we enter relationships hoping they will make us happy. We hope that this one is the right one, that we are not repeating mistakes of the past, and that finally we will receive the love, support and companionship we have been seeking. Although this approach to relationships is normal, ...
Views: 9915(2 votes) - ***5 Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day (with or without a partner) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2016 from Valeria ChubaValentine’s Day is a holiday few of us like but most of us feel compelled to participate in. Many people I know, friends and clients alike, resent the commercialism of this holiday and its authoritative “celebrate or else” feel. It’s true that no one likes to be told to be romantic and ...
Views: 8152(3 votes) - ***7 Habits of Passionate Married Couples - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Emily WebberDo you ever wonder what it would be like to be the married couple in the restaurant that is so into each other that you cannot take your eyes off them? Passionate married couples have this something that almost holds you in a trance. The way they look and speak and touch each other ...
Views: 2153(2 votes) - ***9 Beach Vacation Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Hotels Etc.com9 Beach Vacation Ideas When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go ...
Views: 2862(1 vote) - ***A Bridge to Somewhere - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Colin TippingClearly, the days of profligate spending are over. But that doesn't mean we won't spend at all in the next few months and years. It's just that we will spend more wisely now. Just like our government is investing in infrastructure as a way to move our economy forward, we should be planning to ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - ***Addiction to Getting Others To Change - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Margaret Paul________________________________________ Are you focusing on getting your partner to change to avoid a painful choice that you might need to make? ________________________________________ If you find yourself often focused on healing others or hoping you can get others to change, it is ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - ***Affairs: 8 reasons why they happen. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Julie HartFor most of us when we sign up for marriage or a long term relationship are doing so hoping and trusting that it will be a monogamous relationship; so if we discover an affair it is a huge betrayal of that bond and trust with devastating effects on us and the relationship. An affair certainly ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - ***Americans: More Self-Centered… and More Lonely - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Margaret PaulOn April 1, 2011, Matt Cantor, Newser Staff, posted "As Americans Get More Self-Centered, So Do Lyrics Study finds increasingly narcissistic words in top 10 hits."Today's hit songs aren't about "us"-they're just about "me," a study finds. Researchers examined ...
Views: 2933(1 vote) - ***Are You Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Margaret PaulDiscover the difference between needs coming from emotional dependency and authentic needs that we have within a relationship. ________________________________________ Every few weeks I do a free webinar. People can listen on their computers or on the phone; they can write in asking ...
Views: 2878(6 votes) - ***Are you in a One-sided relationship with a Narcissist? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Julie Hart“A Narcissist is someone who after taking the trash out gives the impression he just cleaned the whole house” Have you ever got the sense that your partner thinks he/she is generally superior to you, or more entitled to things than you are? Does he/she find a host of ways to devalue you or ...
Views: 6453(1 vote) - ***Are you Inspiring or Gloomy? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Margaret Paul"You find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy." --Julia Child, 1912-2004, Chef, Author and Television PersonalityWhat is your ...
Views: 2715(1 vote) - ***Are You Loving Yourself Or Avoiding Conflict? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Margaret Paul-------------------------------------------------------------- How honest are you willing to be with yourself regarding your intent? -------------------------------------------------------------- Sometimes, when there is conflict in a relationship, it's hard to tell if you are withdrawing ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - ***Are You Parenting From Guilt? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Carolyn EllisWhen a couple decides to separate and starts the process of splitting up the children's family home into two separated homes, there is inevitably a sense of guilt. Divorce is an adult problem created between two adults, but as parents watching our children adjust to going to "mom's house" and ...
Views: 5468(1 vote) - ***Ariel & Shya Kane's Three Tips to Creating a Magical Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Ariel and Shya KaneThis Valentine's Day, couples and individuals are looking to find and/or strengthen their love relationships. As award-winning authors and world-renowned relationship experts, Ariel & Shya Kane have discovered three simple, yet revolutionary tips for creating magical relationships, based on the ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - ***Beating the Odds of Breaking your New Year’s Resolutions: Tips that Work - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMany New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of January. If that sentence describes you, don’t fret. New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep because we humans—and probably most primates—have brains that are designed for pleasurable sensations and encounters such as ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - ***Becoming A Magnet For Love - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Christy Whitman“How can I attract more love in my life?” This is a question I’ve been asked a lot recently – from coaching clients who are looking for their soulmates, and from a good friend whose recent divorce left a void in what used to be a very active social life. As I thought about the question as ...
Views: 4328(1 vote) - ***Blaming Others Can Ruin Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Margaret PaulThis article on CNN Health - http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/17/bitter.resentful.ep/index.html?&hpt=hp_c2-by Elizabeth Cohen, is very interesting, regarding the negative health effects of blame and resentment."Feeling bitter interferes with the body's hormonal and immune systems, ...
Views: 3107(1 vote) - ***Can You Emotionally Connect With Your Family Of Origin? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, PhD October 31, 2016 Do you have major challenges in emotionally connecting with your family of origin? You are not alone! Are you happy with your family of origin? Can you emotionally connect with your family? If you can, you are fortunate indeed. Many people feel ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - ***Character Matters In Love And Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. There is an essential character element in love and marriage. People who say they love each other and then lie on a regular basis or cheat on their spouse aren't really in love. Oh, many think they are, but they really are not. People who love ...
Views: 1920(8 votes) - ***Communication- Establishing Connection Instantly - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Barbara SteppCOMMUNICATING AND ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION INSTANTLY by Barbara J. Stepp, Premier Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, No Fault Psychology™, NLP, DHE® Master Trainer WHEN WE MEET someone our first impression is critical. It doesn’t matter what the situation. It has probably happened to us all ...
Views: 3887(2 votes) - ***DEPRESCULINITY: THE NEW TYPE OF DEPRESSION IN MEN - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.You always knew there ought to be a name for it - the state of mind suffered only by men, related to women and or work... and not be fully living. I have a word to coin. One that's likely been in your life at some point, if only for a day, or a week, or a month. It blocked your ability to ...
Views: 5837(3 votes) - ***Divorce and Children - Different Rules, Different Homes after Divorce - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Carolyn EllisYou're divorced and you have kids. How do you handle different rules and discipline between mom's house and dad's house? Do you have any say about what goes on in the other parent's home anymore? Here's how one of my readers expressed her frustration: "My two children are with my ex every ...
Views: 3496(1 vote) - ***Divorce Politics - 6 Tips to Handle Mother's Day and Father's Day after Divorce - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Carolyn EllisDivorce and separation can mean that special family holidays, like Mother's Day or Father's Day, can end up being stressful and full of conflict. When you're separated or divorced, what kind of role does the ex-spouse play in helping the children show that for their other parent? Here are a ...
Views: 5785(1 vote) - ***Do Talk To Strangers - The Power of Projection in Dating - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.The most impassioned, powerful time of a physical interaction with a woman is early on in dating, when you don't even know each other as more than strangers. Ironically, it is also the most fickle, fragile, and potentially confusing time - one of missteps and miscommunication because it is so ...
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