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- Lessons for Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Lisa PhillipsI thought I would share with you some insights and life lessons which have been useful for me on my own journey. I hope you enjoy them and find them useful. 1) Handle your ‘ due diligence’ Have you noticed that in life, there will always be people who lie, cheat, abuse, manipulate and ...
Views: 1953(4 votes) - Yeah Right, My Kid Doesn't Need A Smartphone! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2017 from Tyler Jacobson“But dad, all my friends have phones and I don’t. Kimberly’s mum got her one for her 12th birthday just last week and I don’t want to be the odd one out,” pleaded my daughter. I reluctantly looked up from the gift I was struggling to wrap - a Bosch mixer I bought for my wife this ...
Views: 1952 - Trust: How To Build It During A Time Of Change - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingChange and uncertainty often foster an environment of fear which leads to a lack of trust. The lack of trust can slow things down and create a higher cost of doing business. Building trust and restoring confidence can significantly impact bottom line results. Here are some solid suggestions for ...
Views: 1951 - Dr. Romance: Got a Tough Ex? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Tina TessinaRelationships: Three Tips to Dealing with a Really Difficult Ex-Spouse Dr. Romance’s three tips to dealing with a difficult ex. 1. Choose your battles. One of my clients once said “I don’t want to die on that hill.” She meant: that battle isn’t worth what it will cost me – I’ll ignore ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - In Praise of Marriage - How to Stay in Love and Joyously Married - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinMarriages are going down the drain at an alarming rate. Many of those that seem to be surviving are fraught with terrible tensions and anxieties. Thus, it seems foolhardy on my part to sing the praises of what some people refer to contemptuously as "an institution." Yet, despite all this damning ...
Views: 1945(2 votes) - Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Tina TessinaLast month, I received the following letter from an old friend, Lloyd Barnhart. "A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious phenomena which permits otherwise independent women to be dominated…even abused…by males with whom they share some sort or relationship. Why is it that a ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - How to Save Your Relationship From Ending - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jessica DonovanIt is a well-known fact that relationships thrive when there are communication and understanding between the partners. Without these components, the relationship is destined to fail. Unfortunately many people don’t realize that simple communication can do wonders for a failing relationship. ...
Views: 1940 - What Can You Trust When You Can't Trust Trust - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzWhat is trust? How have we learned to define it? Is it really a concept that works? Trust this, don't trust that, this person is trustworthy, that person is not. You could liken it to using the crosswalk to safely cross the street, trust being the supposedly safe crossing through a potentially ...
Views: 1940(3 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I Had to Pay for Everything - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr Romance: I recently met a divorced Russian woman with her teenage old son while on vacation, we spent a lot of time together. I enjoyed their company very much. We keep seeing each other and I recently spent 4 days at her lavish home in the United States. I was really suprised to see ...
Views: 1939 - Helping Your Spouse Heal From Your Affair - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerMost unfaithful partners underestimate the damage and fallout after infidelity. Many claim that they didn’t think of the consequences and often, when faced with losing what they have, panic. This panic can lead them to make further mistakes in their attempts to help their injured partner. If ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - The One Secret to Intimacy, Trust and Love - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Ken EllsworthWhen we begin a relationship we start off by revealing parts of ourselves, our likes and dislikes, what I like to call our preferences. These include things such as politics, religion, our favorite movies, the food we like, basically our thoughts, views and beliefs. If we agree, like and accept ...
Views: 1931 - Not Any Farther Than I Can Throw You! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonDo you have trust issues with your partner (and/or someone you’re not romantically involved with)? If you don’t, you’re a rarity. With so many couples I work with, it looks like communication’s a major issue (which it is), but more often than not, the more fundamental issue you’re dealing with ...
Views: 1929 - Good Parenting Advice from a Bad Parent - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Glenda HandGood Parenting Advice from a Bad Mother. June 6 1989, my 28th birthday and the day I pled guilty to a charge of Criminal Mistreatment, I got for spanking my then nine year old son with a belt and leaving serious bruises. I know that’s horrible and your ready to stop reading right now. But ...
Views: 1919(4 votes) - Relationships: Does Our Childhood Define Our Expectations Of The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that people shouldn’t have expectations and this is partly because it will cause them to be disappointed or let down. And while this can’t be denied, having expectations is part of life in many ways. For example: when someone expects more from life, they are likely to ...
Views: 1917 - Dear Dr. Romance: I discovered he crossdressed - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:When I was 20, I met a man of 37. For many reasons, including what I thought was love, moved in with him 3 weeks later. After getting engaged to my partner, I discovered he crossdressed. I cried, but he said he did it cuz he was alone for so long before he met me. Flash forward ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - To Coexist Harmoniously, All We Need Is Tolerance - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanTo Coexist Harmoniously, All We Need Is Tolerance As a writer and educator, one of my routine daily tasks is scanning through my favorite newspapers to be familiar with current affairs. Lately, most of them have been cluttered with items that focused on the tension between Muslims and ...
Views: 1909 - How To Build Trust As A Leader - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Tracey FieberWithout a doubt, one of the most powerful ways for someone in a position of authority to become a true leader is through the trust of their team. Obtaining the trust of your employees can mean the difference between a smooth flow of work, and having people doubt your capabilities and intentions. ...
Views: 1904 - Trust - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Aryana HudsonIn any situation where an agreement is formed to share a reality there is then made a commitment between the parties to do that. Legally the words ‘in trust’ mean and that there is something left to an appointed trustee lets say to care for and to dispense to another that may be a minor. So ...
Views: 1900(3 votes) - Keep the Money Peace - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Christine AryloHow to create peace out of potentially difficult money situations this holiday season By Christine Arylo When you get down to what separates great, long-lasting partnerships from ones that start with the best intentions but fizzle out over time, there are a few very basic rules and ...
Views: 1892 - Healing From Divorce: Heal Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Lorraine BallDuring my divorce I was involved in a car accident. Fortunately no one was injured. The only other accident I have ever been involved in was shortly before my wedding. We are all more likely to have accidents, to be sick or to have other negative events happen to us during a divorce or shortly ...
Views: 1890 - Personal RESPONSIBILITY - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoOWNING MY T.E.A You may push my buttons, but I’m responsible for my Thoughts, Emotion & Actions WHAT IS IT? In it’s simplest form: honestly admitting, to ourselves, first of all, what we feel, think & have done - or - not. (Review T.E.A. - Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, pg 54 ) “I cannot ...
Views: 1890 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm struggling with dismissing bad behavior - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: You state in the Yahoo article "Signs You Must Move On": "Women often have a very hard time ending relationships, even if deep down they know they're unhealthy. They fear change, they fear being single or they think they won't ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Personal Myth - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Payam GhassemlouPersonal Myth By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. For over twenty years, I have been listening to life stories of many incredible people. It is part of my job. Many people might think I am listening to their problems, but I hear stories. People who come to me are brave storytellers. It is a ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - "I Felt Accepted!" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter I had got back from Bali and Australia, towards the end of 2009, I was no longer the same person. What had also played a part here were the experiences that I had when I was on a course in Belgium, which took place just before I went away. Ultimately, I wanted to continue from where I ...
Views: 1881 - The Law of Attraction and Love - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzJust rewind back to when you were a child and you used to play with Barbie and Ken dolls. If you were a boy, you probably played with small action figures like He-Man and GI Joe. You put so much imagination into those toys. After all, you needed to bring them to life. Each toy had a story ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - What really works in overcoming the trauma of a relationship breakdown? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from James RichardsonWhen a relationship ends it is one of life’s most stressful and painful experiences. Emotions are in turmoil, children are disrupted,concentration is reduced and productivity is lost. I have run Divorce Recovery courses for many years for people experiencing the trauma of a breakdown of ...
Views: 1878 - Are You Leading With You Scars? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lana CharltonAre You Leading With Your Scars We all know physically attractive people have an edge in life. How people react to attractive and unattractive people has been studied, even with babies reactions to certain faces. The question today is, do you believe you are helped or hindered by your ...
Views: 1872(3 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Trust Others? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAs human beings are inherently interdependent and therefore reliant on others, relationships play a vital role in not only ones survival on this planet, but also in their ability to thrive. And this means that how one perceives others will play a big part in how they experience life. Of ...
Views: 1872 - If You’re Wondering How To Save My Relationship Then There Are Ways It Can Be Saved - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Andrew HunterAll relationships have their faults if you look hard enough. Relationships all have difficult times and you need to make sure that you do something about it before things get out of hand. If you’ve got to the point where you and your partner are constantly fighting and about to give up then you ...
Views: 1869(1 vote) - Fair Fight Guidelines - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Tina TessinaThirty years of marriage counseling and twenty-five years of a second marriage have convinced me that fights are not necessary in a marriage. Married couples need to have discussions, they need to solve problems, and sometimes they need to disagree, but they don’t need to squabble, argue, ...
Views: 1868(3 votes) - Hopelessness to Happiness - Discovering Self Reliance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithTucked deep under the covers she rustles with the idea of getting out of bed. It feels dark outside today. Yet, the sun is warming the petals of the brightly colored flowers. Today she feels hopeless? What do you do when everything feels hopeless? When you are too tired, too sick, in too much ...
Views: 1867 - Big Decisions are caused by little Beliefs! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Dr. Mona AeyshaDecision making is very complex as many concepts play their role to make it happen. For most of the time, we don’t know which concept is leading ourselves towards an immediate decision. These are hidden concepts that make our background to work within our brains. Here, I am least interested in ...
Views: 1858 - DENIAL - AND WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE RIVER IN EGYPT! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersDenial blocks us from our true selves. It even blocks us from hearing Divine Guidance. If you are on the path of God Realization or enlightenment, it also blocks us from receiving these wondrous gifts. A classic example of how we deny the truth from ourselves is when we begin dating. From the ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - How to Trust After You Have Been Hurt - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew HunterTrust issues in a relationship aren’t uncommon. After all, whether it was in your current relationship or in a past relationship, who hasn’t been hurt at some point? I’m sorry to say that part of being human is to be hurt at some point in your life. The point though isn’t to use your past ...
Views: 1857 - The Affair is Only Part of the Story - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsSelena and Trey have decided to give their marriage a second chance. After finding out that Trey cheated, Selena was ready to pack up her belongings and leave. She spent a week with her mother and decided that she isn't willing to file for divorce just yet. When Selena returned home, she ...
Views: 1857 - What If Fear No Longer Stopped You From Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat if fear no longer stopped you from your dreams? What is it that you really want right now? Not from your head or your ego, or what you think you should have to make you happy. Go deeper. To the place where real dreams, dreams worth having and dreams that actually have the power ...
Views: 1856 - 7 tricks to discover if someone is lying - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Kevin Chonyuieveryone lies from time to time, may it be a big fat lie or just a small white lie. Even so, nothing good can come from repeatedly lying to someone. However, these are certainly not foolproof. Saying whether someone is lying or telling the truth is as risky as forecasting next week's ...
Views: 1853(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Build Trust in a Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jessica DonovanAre you involved in a relationship where you completely trust your partner? If you answered “no,” then this is the article for you. Relationships require you to have a great deal of trust for your partner, and they should have the same trust toward you. Many people think that in order for a ...
Views: 1853 - 4 Tips for a Cheater: Get Your Marriage Back on Track - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2013 from Tina TessinaTo recover from infidelity and save your marriage: 1. Tell the Truth. Assuming your spouse found out, you didn't confess—this is the time to tell the whole truth. It's probably best done with a therapist present, to keep a lid on the emotional reactions. 2. Give your Spouse the ...
Views: 1842(2 votes) - Mercury Retrograde Wisdom 5 Things to Do and not to Do with Mercury Retrograde - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Kelley RosanoExperiencing Mercury Retrograde, we can feel irritated by delays, distractions and miscommunications. Mercury rules contracts, communication, education, thinking, perception, data and transportation. His is a large domain and/or kingdom. For instance, computers and cars can act up during Mercury ...
Views: 1834 - Suspect Your Husband is Cheating? Uncover the Truth, Recover Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Genevive DoughertyDo you suddenly find yourself questioning your husband's every move? Has your husband been acting really weird recently, causing you to suspect whether or not he's being faithful to you and your marriage? Well ma'am, I'm sorry to say, but as it stands right now there's less than a 25% ...
Views: 1827 - ABANDONMENT Pain, Now (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Donna TorbicoABANDONMENT PAIN IS FROM THE PAST It hurts, but it passes DEFINITION • the DEF for Abandonment (A) is : “Not getting enough of your legitimate childhood needs met, & some needs NOT at all”. This applies to all 4 categories of NEEDS: Mental, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual. (A) is NOT just ...
Views: 1823 - Attraction, Comfortability and Persistent increase in Popularity o Cocktail Dresses - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from shawn ramsonWearing precious dresses and looking too smart are the basic dreams of females in this world, while the men are not behind in this race. In current time male and female both communities are greater fond of wearing unmatched, high quality, expensive and beautiful dresses along with a variety of ...
Views: 1821 - Cultivating Intimacy In Our Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Debra RebleAbsolute trust is the cornerstone for cultivating intimacy in our relationships. True intimacy is based on mutual absolute trust and requires that both people are willing to be open, vulnerable and uninhibited with each other. Moreover, we find that the more we open ourselves, the more we ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - #71 of 101 Ways to Love Your Job: Being Right---What Price Do You Pay? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Stephanie GoddardRecently I had the opportunity to speak with several employees about their views on conflict, dealing with difficult people, and how to get things done when others aren't cooperating. You know--the usual stuff at work that we all cite as some of the most common stressors. I was surprised by ...
Views: 1818(2 votes) - Are You Here Only To Be Truly Helpful? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMany people say with pride—“I’m a giver.” However, no one announces, “I'm a receiver”—albeit there are more receivers than givers. The age old question— “Is It better to give than to receive,” is a miss nomer. The truth of the matter is, while you are giving you are receiving and while you ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - Being of Service - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonI haven’t posted any new material for well over a year. Apologies. My goal is to create at least two blog posts per month and strive towards two new podcasts per month. I’ve suffered from horrible writer’s block, and until today I couldn’t move past my current ‘block’ If you’ve followed me on ...
Views: 1811 - The Law Of Attraction Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Tracia LarimerI've noticed that many people are talking about working with the "Law of Attraction" and some are frustrated with their results. I'd like to share a story with you to illustrate one of the reasons that it might not be working for you. I began using the "Law of Attraction" as a child. I'd use ...
Views: 1811 - What Makes Forgiveness Possible? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Daniela RoherThere are two indispensable elements that make forgiveness possible. Without them, people struggle with anger, hurt, fear and insecurity, without resolution. Let’s take the case of a couple where one partner had an affair. This scenario is not uncommon in our society, where 50% of married ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - ABANDONMENT Pain, Now (Part 1) - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Donna Torbico“I HATE YOU - DON’T LEAVE ME!” I know I don’t deserve you, but I’m desperate ✶ Un-healed ACoAs have only 2 speeds about most things: Too Much or Too Little, black or white, very high or very low. ‘Gray’ is NOT even thought of, or is seen as a cop-out! ✶ Mental Health is about many ...
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