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- What is Trust Made of? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Julia KingWhat is Trust Made of? What is Trust? How does someone earn your trust? What happens once it’s broken? Do you trust yourself? There are many definitions for the word trust but to me it means that, “I can have faith that you will do what you say you will do, when you say you are doing it. ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Brain Chemistry: Implications for Employers and All Relaationships - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Joe AlonzoBrain Chemistry, Implications for Employee Retention Brain chemistry based in pioneering research has opened the door to understanding human behavior at a new level. Unequivocal findings have shown stress hormones, testosterone in men and oxytocin in women, affect how humans feel, think, and ...
Views: 1550 - How to Cope with Toxic Friendships - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Tina TessinaResearch shows that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are well-connected to friends and family, but all friendships are not beneficial. A healthy friendship has mutual caring, mutual respect, mutual responsibility and good communication. Breaking up with an important friend ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Flirting Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Jim MooreMen and women flirt for different reasons and also expect different outcomes to the flirting. However, if you put aside that outcome and flirt just to be friendly you are opening yourself up to a lot of different opportunities. You might well end up with a new lover but if that doesn’t happen ...
Views: 1532(3 votes) - Lost in Translation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from William CottringerLost in Translation By Bill Cottringer Hagar the Horrible was giving worldly advice to his your Viking son. He says, “The secret of happiness is be content with what you got,” …so, he continues, “get enough.” ~Dik Browne. John married Mary, his high school sweetheart, and after 20 ...
Views: 1529 - Relating With Love - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaWhy do relationship counselors, speakers and authors say repeatedly that your relationship depends on how well you communicate with each other? Because marriage is a partnership and to create teamwork, you need to keep each other informed, and keep yourself aware of your partner’s ideas, wants ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Brain Chemistry: Implications for Employers and All Relaationships - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Joe AlonzoBrain Chemistry, Implications for Employee Retention Brain chemistry based in pioneering research has opened the door to understanding human behavior at a new level. Unequivocal findings have shown stress hormones, testosterone in men and oxytocin in women, affect how humans feel, think, and ...
Views: 1523 - How Do You Know Your Relationship Is Over - Steps to Win Back Your Love - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Patrick UadialeIt can be difficult to know when a relationship needs to end, particularly if you've been with your partner for a long time. While there are things you can do to improve a relationship that has simply become stagnant, sometimes it's best for everyone to simply cut your losses and end things. ...
Views: 1523 - Family Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceNew forum for families, relationships and anyone who is interested in understanding themselves, chatting to others who are a sounding board and good listeners, swapping information and making friends. You will find it is easy to make friends here and be yourself, far easier than it is when you ...
Views: 1521 - 3 Reasons & Ways To Stop Bickering In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Nicola BeerMany couples bicker over all sorts of trivial things. Especially when they have become more disconnected, this is where ridiculous arguments, over pointless things can become big issues. For example I’ve heard couples bicker about the “right” way to pack the dishwasher, whether a colour is red ...
Views: 1520 - 3 Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Michelle SearsYes it's about quality not quantity. You can spend every waking hour with your partner and have a terrible relationship. And if that's the case then who the heck would want to spend all day with them anyway? Right? So it's definitely quality over quantity. And it doesn't matter if you've ...
Views: 1517 - 5 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyHaving a family is a big responsibility. Whether you're home or away from home, you want your family to be safe. These five techniques and methods will help you keep your family safe. 1. Security When Traveling When you're traveling or on vacation, you need to make sure your home is secure. ...
Views: 1515 - You Are Always in the Right Place - Trust the Process - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMy wife Deborah and I just returned from a month long trip to London and Germany. For the first 18 days we worked: a Story Theater Retreat in London, 2 Retreats in Munich, a keynote at the German Speakers Association annual conference and finally, a speech at a human resources convention in ...
Views: 1515 - We're All Doing the Best We Can - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Mike RobbinsI'm sometimes amazed and embarrassed by how critical I can be - both of other people and of myself. Even though I both teach and practice the power of appreciation (as well as acceptance, compassion, and more) when I find myself feeling scared, threatened, or insecure (which happens more often ...
Views: 1507 - Today is a day of hope. - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesThis makes no sense. It didn’t to me either. September 11 carries deep scars in my heart. On the first anniversary of the attack, we buried my youngest son. I was thrown in the pit of sorrow with thousands of others who tasted the bitterness of grief. Then something happened. God’s face shone ...
Views: 1505 - The Truth About Lie - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiA lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed. If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future. We all know how difficult it ...
Views: 1503 - Managing Jealousy - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Guy RussellUnderstanding jealous feelings and addressing them at the moment they occur, is the only way to handle jealousy without letting it slowly kill a relationship. It is one of those emotions that will destroy a loving relationship by both keeping it hidden and expressing it openly. While it may be ...
Views: 1502 - God in America: The PBS Special and a Conversation with Stephen Prothero - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,"God is dead," said Nietzsche. Well, maybe somewhere, but not here, as the PBS special, God in America makes abundantly clear. I recently interviewed the chief editorial consultant to this PBS special, airing this week, Dr. Stephen Prothero. As the distinguished professor of religion at ...
Views: 1498 - How to Consciously Choose to Love - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Fred TracyThe common view of love is one of fleeting, unpredictable passion. To most, love is something that has to "be there." It's a feeling that strikes you, and if you don't feel it, then you (and your significant other) are out of luck. After all, you have to fall in love with someone to love them, ...
Views: 1493 - Persuade Your Partner - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghNew FREE Guide to Persuading Your Partner Published! You have made up your mind. You are going to take the plunge. Start your new life. Live it your way. Then reality socks you in the face. What about your partner? What will he or she think? What if they nix the idea right off? Or maybe ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - How To Avoid Loving a Jerk - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Tina TessinaAs I was swimming last week, a young couple came into the pool. Instead of doing laps or walking, like most of the gym members, they were just enjoying themselves. He started splashing her, and she said “Joey, stop it!” but she said it in a placating, whiney voice. He just kept ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - Can You Overcome Insecurity in Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterI'll admit that it happens from time to time. You start to feel insecure in your relationship. Maybe your partner is getting a little too close for comfort to a friend of the opposite gender. Maybe the two of you have been fighting a bit too much lately. But either way, you're starting to ...
Views: 1478 - Jane get me off this CRAZY thing. . . - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Suzanne ToroDuring this summer, I was given the opportunity and an invitation to move beyond my mental constructs. A mind, which I manage to keep empty most of the time, that was still filled with intellectual reasons, obligations and long dissertations to rationalize whatever I thought was or should be. As ...
Views: 1476 - 6 Steps To Overcome Trust Issues In A Relationship - by Submitted on May 15, 2018 from Alvina JenniferTo be honest, we are all worried when it comes to giving our trust to someone. No one knows if the other person is worthy of it and so many times it happens that they’re really not. Once someone plays our trust, we don’t give it away so easily anymore. But to the person who stole our heart, ...
Views: 1471 - It’s Not What You Think - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonDo you ever notice how much time you spend trying to “figure out what’s going on” in your life…and in your relationship, if you’re in one? If it ends up being a fair amount of time, how’s it working for you? When you do get some “answers,” what’s the most common result you get from having ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - I Should Have Married A Mind Reader! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou barely make it through the door after a particularly “challenging” (oh how you hate that word) day at work, when your spouse thrusts the baby into your arms, aims the three year old in your general direction and cries on his or her way out the door, “Hon, you take them, I gotta go chill.” ...
Views: 1461 - To Trust Or Not To Trust: That Is The Question - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Rita LouiseTrust is something that has become harder and harder to find. We don't trust our government, we question our doctors, we worry about the the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat. We lock our doors at night because we don't trust our neighbors, the people who live down the ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - What Smart Women Learn in the Recovery Room - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffA few weeks ago, I had surgery to remove one of my healthy kidneys in order to donate that kidney to my husband Greg, whose kidney was failing, so that he would enjoy a more vital, healthy life. On December 1, we both were admitted to UCLA Medical Center. Everything went well regarding the ...
Views: 1459(4 votes) - When You Are A Different Energy - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have opened up a door or two that should have stayed closed. It’s equivalent to dating an old boyfriend/girlfriend, the feelings just aren’t the same. This happens because the energy’s do not mix well. You either have a change of heart and think” it’s been long enough,” or “they’ve ...
Views: 1459 - Trusting in Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marlene LockwoodYou Have the Answers Within – a creative exercise Our inner wisdom We carry within us the knowledge to guide our own lives. We each have an inner compass that can help lead us on our journey through life. At times it is beneficial to seek advice from others, but not to the exclusion of our own ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Angels All Around Us - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Sheryl PaulThere is so much pain in this world. There’s personal pain that often takes the form of anxiety, depression, addictions, and intrusive thoughts. There’s the physical pain of illness, injury, and disabilities, both short-term and chronic. There’s relationship pain when we endure conflict with ...
Views: 1456 - Do You Know Who You’re Dealing With? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIf you are thinking about joining a business, or if you are just out prospecting in the internet, it is always a good idea to do a little research on anyone that you are planning to contact, or anyone that contacts you. There are a few reasons why this is a good idea. The information that is ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - The Truth About Lying - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Lisa HaishaWhen you were growing up, you probably learned that lying was wrong. Remember the old adage, "Honesty is the best policy"? However, chances are that those same people who told you not to lie often told a few non-truths themselves. And today, the mantra of "do not lie" may be one you repeat ...
Views: 1452 - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Did you recommend not asking? - by Submitted on May 28, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read Age Differences in Dating I did date for about 3 years a woman about 4 years older than me. I love her still and we separated because one thing I felt was that she never wanted to open up about herself. The following comment caught my attention: ( I underlined and ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Feng Shui for 2011 -- Success in the Year of the Golden Rabbit - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kathryn WeberThe Year of the Rabbit is here and it promises some big changes and some terrific opportunities! Like all years, though, it also has its challenges. But if you are prepared and put your remedies and enhancements in place, you'll do just fine. If you really make an effort, this could be ...
Views: 1449 - Is it Me(of course not)...or Him? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Lori PinkertonI wish there was a graph that let me know what was my fault and what was his problem. Is it my own crazy thinking that takes over at any damn time it pleases OR is there “REAL” proof that he is pulling away and NOW he’s just not that into me? Last week we went out two nights and one of those ...
Views: 1444 - Be the Master of Your Universe—Without Bloodshed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonSummer blockbusters are full of Masters of the Universe—Superheroes/heroines, Emperors and Kings—in righteous battle. And, when someone storms your castle – be that of your thoughts, your actions, your behavior—don’t you defend it with all your might? “You’re wrong!” “You messed up, not me!” “I ...
Views: 1438 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 1438 - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel terrible about not keeping the promises I made - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My story will probably sound like a thousand others you've heard, but I am in desperate need of some answers. I am in my fifties, my wife is a few years younger. My wife had a hysterectomy about 15 years ago, so menopause is not likely part of this equation. As you are ...
Views: 1436 - Codependency and Narcissists: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Part I) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownFor this discussion, we are going to stick with our understanding of codependency as a system of distortions that exists on a continuum. Codependents learn personality traits that interfere with knowing one’s self and others. The people-pleasing aspect of codependency might drive the ignoring of ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Trusting Your Real Self - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Marc LernerWhen we think of trust, we think of people, places and things. That kind of trust, even though you experience it within, is directed outside of you. When we face a challenge, we need to learn how to trust ourselves. When we trust ourselves, we are open to receive powerful inner resources. When ...
Views: 1426 - My Dog, My Rock and Even My Clock! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Vera SnowI’m not big on schedules and structures, though I would like to be. I admire those who create their own schedules and stick to them as well as those who accept institutional structures that tell them where to be, what to do, when to show up and how long to stay. I, on the other hand, am one of ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - A Different View on Casey Anthony - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Phyllis KingThe source of all pain on the planet, all confusion, all hatred, all poverty lies in what those in Eastern religions have long since called “The Disease of Duality.” The quest to balance the ego mind with the soul’s wisdom. When we believe we are separate from God, that God is over there, and ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - The Baby Whisperer Vol 4: Rebirth…does it exist? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you believe in the afterlife or rebirth of the Soul? Do you believe that it is possible that a person can regain a life he has lost…or perhaps even transform the life that he is living? Following is a literal example of the Soul’s rebirth: I had once read a story about a man dying from an ...
Views: 1417 - Is FEAR robbing your Relationship, Sabotaging Your Success, and Killing Your Cash Flow? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Chris CannonFear, worry, anxiety, frustration, and loneliness are all feelings we’ve felt at some point in our lives, if we’re honest. We felt this based on opportunities we’ve had and failed at or opportunities we’ve had and imagined failing. Either way, we choose each of these feelings because they can’t ...
Views: 1414 - Is this your husband? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Maryanne ComarotoI think I used to be funnier than I am now. I’m not sure if that’s true but it feels true. And I am not exactly sure what happened or when, but it might have something to do with the fact that it’s scarier now to be decidedly anything…out loud. Including satirical blogger, politician ...
Views: 1412 - Five reasons your online relationship is a bad idea - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Sophia Moore1. The biggest danger of on-line relationships is that you’ll become a simulacrum or a one-dimensional media appropriate version of yourself. Rather than living an authentic life, your every move becomes curated for public consumption through social media. But life can’t be summed up in emojis ...
Views: 1411 - 5 Ways to Build Trust - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Andrea GordonRarely does anyone live or work in a vacuum where interactions and relationships with others are not important. The foundation of any relationship, working or personal, rests on the ability to trust one another. We often simply focus on whether we can trust others. But perhaps more importantly ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - The Truth About Lying - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Hunter PhoenixFor those of you who have become familiar with my written or spoken words, you’ll often notice me signing off with the phrase “From My Heart To Yours”. This is something I adopted a few years ago, when I came to realization that what comes from the heart, goes to the heart ...
Views: 1406(3 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: 7 Things to Consider before Moving in Together or Making Financial Commitments - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Tina Tessina(To view video, click here.) Moving in together is a financial commitment, and so is marriage, so it’s important to consider the tough issues you’ll face as a cohabiting or married couple. Dr. Romance presents seven things you should consider before entwining yourselves financially as well as ...
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