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- The Most Loving Act Part 2 - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Melanie McGheeIn my last blog I wrote about my plans to travel with my father. By now, we have launched ourselves into the trip and I am in Turkey attempting to remember a language I spoke about 4 decades ago. The point of last week’s post was acceptance. Accepting yourself and others for who they are and how ...
Views: 11 - Nelson Mandela-Long live Hero of South Africa! - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminNelson Mandela-Long live Hero of South Africa! The unknown bilingual’s author Abdul Haye Amin says ‘Happy Birthday’ to ‘Nelson Mandela’ At the most critical time in life age of ninety three years old South Africa, second to none most States criminal of all in the eyes of the British colony, ...
Views: 22(1 vote) - 5 important financial planning tips for married couples. - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Yvonne and George LevyYou are happily married and running a home with your spouse. Congratulations! Your marriage partner is the single most important business partner you have, and your credit, financial reputation and overall economic picture is closely tied to this person who may or may not have the same ...
Views: 21(1 vote) - How Can I Find Love...And Keep It? - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Merry WiseTell me if this has happened to you? You meet a great guy, you start to fall for him and *poof*! He disappears. Or... you've been seeing each other every weekend and he suddenly has to work this weekend. And the next. And the next. You've been talking on the phone everyday, but one day he ...
Views: 49(2 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: 83 - How to Woo a Man - 6 Important Tips - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Richard CappsWooing is less of an art and more of a science. Whether or not it's your husband, boyfriend, lover, or a seeming "Unavailable Man," there are secrets that every woman needs to learn in mastering how to woo a man. Please reflect on a couple critical questions and thoughts: - Are you confident? ...
Views: 80 - When men Cheat - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rosemary PriceWhen men cheat they hurt others. They hurt the person they have already committed to and are married to, living with or seriously dating and they hurt the third person too. In my thirty odd years of working as a relationship expert, life coach and agony aunt most of my clients have been women ...
Views: 72 - Social phobia, an anxiety disorder. - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Petar DugzYou are going out, you constantly need an opinion on how you look, whether it is okay to go, what you should say if you are to talk, whether you fit in with the crowd or just whether you are an embarrassment. If you experience such self conscious behavior, you probably suffer from social phobia ...
Views: 73(1 vote) - 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: 86 - Why Do I Attract Negative People and Things? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Terry WildemannWhy Do I Attract Negative People and Things? Article by Terry Wildemann, CEC, CPCC When negative people and things constantly come into our lives – at home and in the workplace – take notice how much you could be contributing to attracting them due to negativity in the form of YOUR words, ...
Views: 74 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 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: 38 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: The Magic of Reassurance - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: There are a few simple communication techniques that work like magic in relationships, whether with committed partners, friends, co-workers or relatives. One of the most effective is reassurance, which is simple to do , and calms both of you down, which allows your ...
Views: 82 - One Dream of Unlimited Scenes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Leonard W. Bowers Jr.People are people all over the world. Success is overrated in most instances after all, what standards do we use fro measurement of success yours, mine' or countless other philosophies? Who's right, who's wrong or could it be that it takes a combination of all of the above to create global and ...
Views: 78 - 7 tricks to discover if someone is lying - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from chonyui kevineveryone 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: 201(1 vote) - 5 Phases to A Committed Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Jon TaberGreetings! A committed relationship is where you and your partner explore and discover the strengths, assets and wonders of each other, and agree to love, support and protect each other through good times and bad. It is where you behave as described in many wedding vows: “I, take you, to be ...
Views: 223 - How to avoid Falling for a Married Man - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to avoid falling for a married man...Most women would not want to bother to date a man who is already married to another woman. Either they see it as wrong and would feel guilty because of their morals and what they see is damaging to the wife, or they want the man full time and see it in ...
Views: 176 - How to Spot Fake Psychics - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to spot fake psychics....How to spot a fake psychic.... Contrary to popular belief a lot of those around who are no good at doing readings are NOT con artists. But they are irresponsible. They refuse to be tested to be sure they give accurate and helpful readings and wave this aside ...
Views: 121 - 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: 142 - How to avoid being cheated. - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from charlotte craigHow to avoid being cheated. Whther it is in a private matter, an emotional or a financial one there is always someone out there waiting to hopefully con you. With emotional issues it can hurt a lot more if they succeed. But there is a fool proof way to make sure it never happens to you. It ...
Views: 71 - Apology and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Tina TessinaIn my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they’re wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing—where one's early family may have picked a “culprit” when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than on fixing the problem and healing ...
Views: 147 - Catalyst - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Amara RoseIt's dinnertime, and as I pull my car into my unpaved country driveway, Gaia is waiting for me, nine pounds of sienna fur and intelligent eyes that see into my soul. I sing to her, we play; her purring brings me joy. But when I first moved here, this cat and her gray companion were more a duty ...
Views: 90(1 vote) - Trust: The Key to a Succesful Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Mark PetroffWho and what you trust will have a great impact on the results of your intimate relationship and life. You can look at the quality of trust in your life from four different perspectives: How well you trust in your divine Source, how well you trust yourself, how well others trust you, and how ...
Views: 223 - Blessed are the Pure in Heart for They Will See God - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Curtis Doll JrGod is a verb. God simply “IS”. God is the "Great I AM". When Moses asked God on Mt. Sinai, whom shall I say sent me, God said; “I AM THAT I AM”. Tell them that “I AM” hath sent thee. “I AM” refers to the verb to “BE”. And the essence of the verb to be is - “IS”. God simply “IS” God is a verb, ...
Views: 244 - 5 Tips To Save Your Marriage and Stop Divorce After an Affair - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Bellaisa FilippisWant to save your marriage and stop divorce? Is it easier said than done? Well, it may feel like that if your marriage has gone through an affair. An affair can shatter a marriage right to the very core in many ways, including destroying the trust. After the trust is gone divorce may be one of ...
Views: 100 - How Are You Feeling Crazy or Connected? Find Out How To Be Connetced NOW! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Debbi DachingerAre You Feeling Crazy or Connected? Doesn’t everybody you know have their own particular brand of crazy? You can know the coolest person and they have at least one something that is a problem for them. People can look at another person and think that they person has it all together and from ...
Views: 235 - The Empowerment of the Self - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from KATHLEEN ARANGOEmpowerment of the self is the philosophy by which I run my coaching practice. It is the concept involving the transformation of one's being, in order to achieve true balance amongst the mind, body, and soul. Its strength lies in the ability to trust our instinctual behaviors and eliminate the ...
Views: 357 - Facebook cheating – Can Your Spouse’s Facebook Socializing Destroy Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Lisa Penn-JamesA recent survey in the United Kingdom found that married couples headed for divorce are increasingly citing Facebook in their petitions. The survey revealed that a staggering 33 percent of divorce petitions contained the word Facebook, as opposed to only 20 percent in 2009. The most common ...
Views: 102(1 vote) - Navigating the Power Struggle Stage of Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Denise WadeLet’s face it at some time or another almost every healthy relationship suffers a breakdown where one or both parties are ready to walk out the door. This is the natural ebb and flow. As much as you want your intimate relationship to work out sometimes it just does not seem possible. The ...
Views: 288 - Does True Love Really Exist? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersWe all want to be loved. However for many achieving happiness within a healthy relationship has escaped us. Many of us have spent most of our lives in relationships that were co-dependent and needy, but did involve huge life lessons and karma. Knowing that each relationship we experience brings ...
Views: 204(1 vote) - Only You Can Make Your Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Lacy S. PierceWe are faced with many decisions, small and large, every day of our lives from the time we become completely self-aware and aware of the world around us. As very young children, most of our decisions center around choosing whether or not to heed parental or schoolteacher instructions, choosing ...
Views: 296 - 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: 221(1 vote) - What Is The Real Pain Behind Lies, Deceit And Broken Trust - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from David SamuelWe have all been lied to, cheated, tricked and hurt. Sometimes it is just the common result of business, other times it is incompetence or a lack of accepting responsibility, but most of the time it is someone who is either a stranger or at least not very close to you, and this can upset you but ...
Views: 373 - How to Cope With Divorce: Sara’s 7 Steps to Heal Her Broken Heart - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Donna Marie ThompsonDivorce. Whoever thought it would be happening to you? To most people, there was no way that this was happening to them. What ever happened to till death do us part? Tame the Pain of Divorce There are many ways to cope with the pain of divorce - no one way works for everyone. Luckily, ...
Views: 259 - Are You Okay With Where You Are? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Carolin HauserWhy is it important to your own growth and peace of mind that you are ok with where you are? Being OK with where you are accomplishes two things. First of all, it gives you a clear picture of where you are. Second, it gives you piece of mind, and an honest foundation from which you can ...
Views: 208 - 6 Tips To Build Trust in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Bellaisa FilippisYou can build trust in your relationship by following some simple, and proven, methods. For instance, when it comes to building trust in a relationship you need to focus on stable and consistent behaviors. If you are all over the place then it’s harder to build trust! 6 Tips To Build Trust in ...
Views: 238 - 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: 147 - 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: 166 - Sick and Tired - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesSo what’s the politically correct word for handicap? Disabled? Or physically challenged? I say, “what does it matter?” The real question is what do you do when you’re part of this group. As one myself, I wanted to sprinkle a bit of insight to those who are tiptoeing their way, riding their ...
Views: 119(1 vote) - Giving Within the Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWFinding a balance of give and take is important in a marriage. Sometimes people give too much and grow resentful. Other times, people take too much, causing their partners to grow weary. It’s important to take stock to ensure that you’re giving enough for the marriage and that you are also ...
Views: 124 - 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: 163 - 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: 372 - 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: 170 - Is My Husband Having an Affair? My Gut Tells Me Yes, But I Don't Know! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Genevive DoughertyHave you recently found yourself entertaining the gut feeling that your husband could possibly be cheating on you? Did you know that 85% of the time when your gut feeling tells you that you're being cheated on, it's correct? This means that just by being here, reading this article, there is ...
Views: 130 - How Our Past Affects Our Relationships Today - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Jonathon AslayThere are many dynamics to a relationship and I think most of us can agree that we rarely see everything going on under the surface, yet we feel the discomfort. As a Guy Spy into the Male Mind I would like to reveal three elements that can cause relational distress and ...
Views: 280(2 votes) - Your Original Blueprint - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Doreen AgostinoAligned with this cycle of the continuum Doreen wrote a mini-book, 'So You Think You're Awake?' Liberate Yourself from Anything Outside This Moment Revealed, for us to awaken from a dream about what we are not and allow our true whole Self to emerge. http://freetobewealthy.net/book/book.php ...
Views: 233 - Psychotherapy and the "Middle Way" - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Beth PattersonWhen I hear the clients in my psychotherapy and grief counseling practice talk in black and white terms, or view their options in terms of extremes, I am reminded of the Buddhist concept of the Middle Way. When the Buddha was asked how one should meditate, he responded "not too tight, not too ...
Views: 149(1 vote) - 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: 213 - Dear Dr. Romance: My husband's one-night-stand is pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read an article of yours on Divorce360 about affairs the end with a pregnancy. My husband had a one night stand three weeks ago. He told me about it. We've been going to counseling for several months and were doing great. We just found out she's pregnant. I love my ...
Views: 348 - Dear Dr. Romance: I actually forwarded him the conversation by accident - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a woman in my thirties. It's been over a month since I last spoke with my ex-boyfriend of one year. He gave me the silent treatment because I hurt him. Or it might be his way of breaking up with me. I lied to my girlfriend about him and he found out. I actually ...
Views: 304 - 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. ...
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