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- 5 Steps To Healing The Hurt Of Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew HunterThere are not many things you'll experience in life as painful as your partner cheating on you. There are ways to deal with the pain of infidelity if you choose to forgive it. Right now, the pain you're feeling is probably overwhelming. Believe it or not, there advantages to forgiving someone ...
Views: 6708 - Don't Let A Big Fight with Your Boyfriend Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Andrew HunterDid you and your boyfriend get into another fight? Was it over something trivial? Or was it heavy, like catching him with another woman? Fight with Boyfriend Tip #1 Check out the reason for the fight. Simple things require only simple remedies. If he's constantly late, find out why. If ...
Views: 9096(7 votes) - “How honest should I be about my past?”: Relationship Advice for those Tricky Situations - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsJake was a party guy in college. He stayed up late, was the life of every social event he attended and was never without a date. In fact, Jake had a lot of dates and sexual partners during this wilder time in his life. Now, 5 years later, Jake has settled down a bit. He still lives life to ...
Views: 7521(5 votes) - Recognizing Resistance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Renee BarnowAfter my Mom’s partial hip replacement in late July 2009, I recognized the resistance I was relying on while engaging with her. Mom’s default position when she experiences tough times in various forms is to want to die. “You know what I want. I want to be dead,” is her mantra. In response, I ...
Views: 2580(1 vote) - Freedom & Commitment in Relationship: Either / Or? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sonika TinkerWhen my wife and I work with people about relationships, one of the most frequent concerns is freedom. Or rather, the fear of losing freedom inside of the relationship. This shows up for singles wanting a committed relationship, but unable get past the fear that it will be the end of freedom. It ...
Views: 6937 - 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: 1785(3 votes) - Your Emotions Are Your "Truth-o-meter" - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonThere are many ways in which one may be deceitful and every single person will have succumbed to its shadowy presence to one degree or another. In a strange and mysterious way we are usually more deceitful to ourselves than we are to others. We have the ability to kid ourselves into thinking ...
Views: 2183(2 votes) - Confront Jealousy in Your Love Relationship or Marriage - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen Jeff sees his girlfriend, Tami, flirting with another guy, he gets jealous-- really jealous. It can take every ounce of restraint that Jeff has to not storm over and confront the other man, and Tami too. But Jeff has promised himself-- and Tami-- that he won't let his jealousy take over ...
Views: 3292(1 vote) - Our Words Define Us More Than Our Actions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Greg BakerWe think that our actions define us more than our words. But the reality is exactly the opposite. Our actions are important, but our actions are psychologically used to verify the truth of our words and not the other way around. Be careful what you say. This article attempts to prove that your ...
Views: 8301(1 vote) - Preoccupy Your Gremlin and Get “Unstuck” - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Most people have hopes and dreams. Most people understand what it will take to get to those dreams. And most people at some point in their lives accept that they probably won’t get there and give up hope. Why? Because they can’t seem to get the issues that haunt them out of the way. The ...
Views: 2943(2 votes) - Next?? Who Else Wants To Become The Magnetic Leader Team Members Never Leave? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sanford SmithIf your idea of being an irresistable team leader/sponsor is pushing cold calls, hosting boring presentations and revving up the compensation plan, then you're probably wondering why your team members seem to be either stuck in the mud or just flat out dead in the water! In the world of Network ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - Why Many Marriages Fail - Expecting Too Much and Not Trying Hard Enough - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinIt is not necessary to be a keen observer of the social scene to realize that the marital relationship as we know it is floundering and, in many cases, sinking. The divorce rate is astronomical and shows no sign of slowing down. Intelligent and experienced people rush into matrimony with the ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - 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: 1849(2 votes) - Trust is an Essential Factor in True Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Debra SloverA basic element in leadership is trust. To trust means that you have confidence and faith in whomever or whatever you are trusting. Trust is in fact, essential for almost every facet of our lives. When people talk about trust, they talk mainly in terms of gaining, earning, or reclaiming ...
Views: 1944(2 votes) - Your Relationships Reflect Your Relationship with You - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself." - Alice Deville. You have a lot of personal and professional relationships in your life. Some relationships are loving, satisfying, uplifting, supportive and enrich your life experience. You ...
Views: 6974(2 votes) - Money & Couples - to Share or not to Share? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Lavinia Albescu -One of the features of the “modern relationship” is financial separation, although the couple is married, each of them is earning and spending his own money separately, without consulting the other, without sharing the money or managing it together. One of the reasons of financial separation ...
Views: 3081(1 vote) - Does Power Lead a Faithful Man Astray? Cheating Prevention Tips - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsWe read about it all of the time. Wealthy men in positions of power who cheat on their wives. Some of them have multiple affairs. Even if you aren't married to a man who is rich and powerful, you might be concerned that someday the corrupting influence of power-- or an aspiration for ...
Views: 3328 - Fairy Tales Do Come True - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Karen Murdock"The best place for him, Karen, is the feedlot - he's too far gone; he's so scrambled that he's not coming back". A trainer's comments seven years ago, after he watched while I tried in vain to stop my then 10 year old gelding, Lukas. "Downward transitions" were accomplished by veering ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - How to Tell if someone is lying-Hints & Tips - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Justin DouglasAdrienne Rich said “Lying is done with words and also with silence”. The self always shines through and there are many little hints & tips that if you are aware of can show big lying indicators in someone. Signs of lying can be everything from voice tone, body language, changing the ...
Views: 3875(4 votes) - The Difference Between Jealousy, Covetousness, and Envy in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Greg BakerMany relationships have been destroyed over the jealousy issue. However, sometimes it isn't so much jealousy but envy and covetousness that is the real root of the problem. Here is a brief definition of each before we get into a lager discussion of these. Jealousy - The fear of losing ...
Views: 14266(4 votes) - You Can Heal Yourself: Trust and Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Carol GignouxFor many of us trust is not necessarily an easy thing. It can be a big word - loaded with disappointments and few happy memories. We hesitate when we are faced with the desire or need to trust someone and are not comfortable when they trust us. We fear what may happen by making ourselves that ...
Views: 4258(5 votes) - Making and Keeping Good Friends - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Greg BakerThere are many reasons why people struggle to make friends. Here are a few: Insecurity Selfishness Pride An Introvert Personality Fear of People Overwhelming and dominate personality Depression But whatever the problem is, it needs to be addressed and ...
Views: 3941(3 votes) - Getting over the hurdles in life: - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasLife indeed throws a curve ball at us every now and then, doesn’t it? You can never predict what's going to happen next, unless your level of awareness matches that of the 'Sages of the Ages' exclusive club members. But for an everyday Joe or Mary or Svetlana (I like that name, and I had to use ...
Views: 4596(5 votes) - Creepy and Deadly: The Dating Game Serial Killer and other Sexual Predators. 5 Tips for Avoiding Victimization. - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from June Werdlow RogersAs suspected serial rapists or killers, people like Phillip Garrido (accused in kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard), Rodney Alcala (aka the Dating Game Serial Killer), and Philip Markoff (aka craigslist killer) are getting a lot of attention these days. From repulsion about what was done to their ...
Views: 3824(3 votes) - What Is a Real Friend? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerFor most people having friends is having someone who likes them. And it is true, that a friend will certainly like you, but being popular-which is the goal of most people seeking friendship-is not the same as having a real friend. If your goal is to be popular, be with the in crowd, be well ...
Views: 2806(1 vote) - What is the Higher Self? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Bobby BeaulieuAre we just a body with a personality? From my understanding, we are much more than that. Each one of us has a higher aspect. This higher aspect has been typically called the Higher Self. If I am not wrong, others have also referred to it as the oversoul or overself. Who and what is the ...
Views: 2870(3 votes) - Get Gossip Out of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonGossiping can suck the zest out of your spirit. Gossip is mean-spirited and little-minded; its goal is to make the gossipers feel superior to the gossiped-about. It is seductive, addictive and a way of bonding with other gossipers, all while pulling you down to the lowest spiritual common ...
Views: 2895(3 votes) - OMG--He's a Sex Addict! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou storm into the living room, where your honey sits hunched over his laptop, TV blasting, after-work-beer close at hand. “What’s this?!” you exclaim, waving a magazine at him. “Huh?” Honey replies. You grab the remote, power the TV off with a jerk. You tap your foot. You glare. He sees the ...
Views: 2175(2 votes) - How You Can be Sure You Share a Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenA healthy relationship is built on mutual respect. This is true of all types of relationships; your family, you friends and your co-workers. You can't choose your family or, in most cases your co-workers, so you hopefully learn to get along with them. Your friends you can choose. You can choose ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - The Secret to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Albert GaroliHuman Relationships can be enlightening and supporting but can also cause drama and trauma. This is also and especially the case of male-female relationships. You can see such a relationship as a special kind of interaction where two different physiologies and two different biological strategies ...
Views: 2950(10 votes) - The Secret to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Albert GaroliHuman Relationships can be enlightening and supporting but can also cause drama and trauma. This is also and especially the case of male-female relationships. You can see such a relationship as a special kind of interaction where two different physiologies and two different biological strategies ...
Views: 2950(10 votes) - Follow These Three Easy Tips to Survive your Breakup - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterFew times in a man's life are as miserable as when he realizes his relationship is about to be destroyed. Men being men, this is often the first time that they actually love her - the moment they realize that she'd going to leave. Men are commonly not expected to have great skills in managing ...
Views: 3281(1 vote) - Five Easy Steps to Getting Her Back Through Self-improvement! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterWomen realize that the impressions that people have of us, and the judgments they make about us, are based on our appearance - indeed, our appearance often is a determining factor when someone's deciding to get to know us better. Most men are not nearly as attentive to their looks as are women. ...
Views: 2881(1 vote) - 5 Signs Your Girl Might Give if She Wants You Back - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterHow your ex has conducted herself since you broke up may give you an idea about whether or not she wants to come back to you. It’s a pretty sure bet that she’s not going to be direct and tell you this plainly, but rather you can tell through her actions and behaviors. They only suggest that ...
Views: 10455(2 votes) - Saving a Relationship can be as Easy as 1-2-3! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Andrew HunterTo begin, let's realize that adult relationships are intricate in nature. No two relationships are the same, and thus they cannot be treated as if they are: everyone is different, taking different approaches to the same set of circumstances. Because all relationships are unique, there can't be a ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - I See You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Linda McPharlinI See You...a Timeless and Powerful Message In the movie, Avatar, released in 2009, the Navi greet each other with the words, "I see you" expressed in their native tongue. This simple phrase translates into a more profound message of mutual respect and regard for one another as if you are ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - ***Marriage, Divorce, and Pre-Nuptial Agreements - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have said it before and we now say it again – the divorce rate in the United States of America is NOT 50%! It is more likely, closer to 40%, perhaps, slightly less, according to some estimates. Here are the facts. According to Brad Wilcox in ...
Views: 5185(36 votes) - 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: 1456(4 votes) - Dealing with Jealousy in a Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Gregory SmithDealing with jealousy in a relationship can be an incredibly challenging endeavor because jealousy is among the ugliest of emotions, and can cause the worst of behaviors in people. Your best bet is always to recognize jealousy early in a new relationship, and then immediately address that ...
Views: 3329(5 votes) - Caring Citizens Deserve Credit - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Stephanie MannI read with great interest the article "Despair is up — so why isn't crime?" (Dec. 22 – Contra Costa Times, CA) The so-called experts are "scratching their heads over why crime has ebbed during this recession." A former Los Angeles police chief gives credit to tracking, analyzing numbers and ...
Views: 1997(2 votes) - Are you “Abandoning” yourself in your relationships? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Marshall ZaleOften I see couples or hear the sadness of friends who commonly complain about their mates and wish for a paradigm shift. I hear them echo “If they can only be this way” or “If they were more like that.” When I pose the question: ” Why are you in the relationship?”, the answers vary but they are ...
Views: 3356(3 votes) - Is It Possible To Salvage Your Marriage After Infidelity Has Occurred? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from George FellowsThe emotional wreckage that comes after the discovery of an affair, makes it tough for couples to work towards rebuilding their marriage after infidelity has occurred.However your marriage after an affair can also become a relationship that is stronger and more loving than it was before. Read on ...
Views: 2651(3 votes) - What to Do When Your Jealousy Threatens to Destroy Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKWHAT IS IRRATIONAL JEALOUSY? Frequently, I am asked how to handle irrational jealous feelings. Usually, the individual recognizes that her feelings are unreasonable with no valid evidence but feels incapable of controlling the jealousy. In addition, the person usually recognizes the ...
Views: 3529(3 votes) - Peeling the Onion vs. Cutting Out the Core - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Elissa BentsenA few years back…well actually more than a few… I practiced traditional therapy. I used to call it peeling the onion. It took months, even years to slough off layers of denial, misinformation, myths, fears and get to the often forgotten root cause of an issue. Although my clients’ efforts ...
Views: 3323(2 votes) - Rejection is a Gift! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Patricia OmoquiDid I get your attention? You might be sitting there thinking, “Patricia, you are really pushing it! You are just plain crazy with your positivity by calling rejection a gift. Rejection hurts too much to be good for me in any way.” I can relate to your viewpoint because I used to feel that ...
Views: 4488(26 votes) - THE TIGER WOODS AFFAIR: WHY NICE GUYS CHEAT - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lisa DailyBy now you've probably heard the sordid details of Tiger Woods alleged affairs with cocktail waitress Jamiee Grubbs, New York city nightclub hostess Rachel Uchitel, and Las Vegas party planner Kalika Moquin. The scandal comes as a bit of a surprise to his many fans, especially considering his ...
Views: 2780(2 votes) - Fearless Living - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Denise Rolenknow you might not believe it if I said: Most of your decisions are based on fear? Most of your thoughts and feelings come from fear? When you look beyond the denial you will see exactly how many of your thoughts, feelings and decisions about routine and exceptional daily activities come from a ...
Views: 1588(9 votes) - #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: 1723(2 votes) - 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: 1810(4 votes) - Location, Location, Location - expectation and experience. - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jake TuschinskiI find my expectations around the taste and quality of wine vary depending on my surroundings or the location. Location can mean any number of places: countries, regions, large or small wineries, family-owned wineries, in a restaurant or at home. Some of my favorite and most memorable ...
Views: 1217(3 votes) - Why You Shouldn't Always Trust Your Doctor - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you want to manage your stress and generate happy feelings, you cannot give away your power to professionals. Educators, doctors and therapists can reign in your spirit and inhibit your natural ability to come up with creative solutions. For example, the Journal of the American Medical ...
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