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- Marriage Beliefs That Can Potentially Make or Break Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsDid you know that the beliefs you hold about marriage can significantly impact the relationship you have with your spouse? You may chock up your beliefs to merely 'thoughts,' but they actually can mean the difference between you having the relationship you want and feeling dissatisfied or ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Prevent an Affair in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsJanet can't believe how far apart she and her husband Mark have grown. To Janet, her husband seems nothing like the man that she married almost 20 years ago. That man wouldn't have had an affair. To be fair, she has changed as well. When Janet looks at the way she sometimes acts when ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Tap into the Magic of Making Up - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Susie and Otto Collins“There's nothing better than make-up sex,” Joe's friends tell him. Joe and his wife, Elizabeth, had a huge argument a couple of days ago. He wasn't completely honest about where he'd been and she found out. She became jealous after discovering Joe's lie and accused him of cheating. Joe ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Intimacy Tips for Moms and Dads - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf you have kids at home, it's highly likely that you and your mate have to schedule in and make plans for special time for you two to be alone. This may vary depending on your lifestyle and the ages of your kids. It's quite possible that at a certain point in your lives, you and your partner ...
Views: 1622 - Can You Prevent a Relationship Breakup...Even When That's What Your Partner Says He or She Wants? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen it seems that your relationship or marriage is headed for a breakup, is there anything you can do to prevent it? Yes, there are certainly steps you can take to turn your relationship around, rebuild trust, improve communication and create agreements that will help bring you and your ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Trust Rebuilding After Infidelity: Is it Time to See a Professional? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsSaundra had an affair a year ago. Her husband, Rick, agreed to try to work things out and rebuild trust. This hasn't been as easy or as smooth a process as either of them hoped it would be. They are both willing to keep trying, but are starting to wonder if they need outside help. “Is it ...
Views: 1569 - Dating Advice: Be A Match For What You Want - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Susie and Otto Collins“There are no good men left in the world!” At least this is how it feels to Liz. She has met and dated many men, but none of them are what she's looking for. Liz has had horrible experiences with men. She's dated guys who were disrespectful, guys who took her for granted and guys who lied ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Find True Relief from Relationship Pain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen you are in pain because of something that's happened in your love relationship or marriage, it can seem like there's nothing else in your life but the hurt and upset way you feel. You may have discovered that your partner lied to or cheated on you. Or perhaps you and your mate can't ...
Views: 1515 - Listening to Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf you never imagined that a goose could teach you about your personal growth, think again. Here's a bazaar, true story that our daughter told us about her co-worker Ann's experience. Ann was training for a marathon, running on a bike path in a major city where she lives. As she was running, a ...
Views: 1419 - Trust Turnaround Advice: How to Courageously Make Relationship Changes - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsChange is an undeniable part of life. Seasons change. Our bodies change as the years pass. And relationships change. Sometimes deep down inside, you are called to make a change in your life or your relationship. For a variety of reasons, you might choose to ignore that call for change and ...
Views: 1369 - Communication Tips for Talking about Tricky Topics - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Susie and Otto Collins“I want to quit my job and go back to school.” “I would like us to work with a relationship coach.” “I think we need to make some decisions about our child.” “I want to spend more intimate time with just you.” It's not always easy to speak what you want or how you see a situation in your ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Creating Red Hot Relationship Spontaneity in the Midst of a Planned-Out Life - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen you think of passion and intimacy, an image of love-making whenever and wherever the mood strikes you and your partner might come to mind. Perhaps you and your love experience this often. Or maybe you used to have spontaneous red hot moments before you settled into a life together ...
Views: 1338 - Whatever Happened to Teamwork? Advice to Help You Build (or Re-build) a Great Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsDoes it ever feel like it's you against your mate? Perhaps this occurs some of the time or most of the time in your love relationship or marriage. It could seem like you are constantly in a struggle with one another-- whether it's about finances, the kids, your home, intimacy or other ...
Views: 1238 - Don't Let Jealousy Take Over Your Love Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsIt usually starts out small—just a twinge of worry or insecurity—and then before you know it grows to such huge proportions it seems like it will never leave. We’re talking about jealousy here. And if you’ve been in the throes of jealous feelings, you probably know what ...
Views: 1056 - Communication Advice When Your Relationship Just Seems Stuck - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsIt’s all about you. If you’re like most people, that’s probably not a sentence you feel comfortable reading! On one hand, you were probably told by someone as you were growing up that “the world doesn’t revolve around you” or something to that effect. In ...
Views: 1045 - Tips To Free Yourself From The Clutches Of Jealousy - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsHave you ever traced your genealogical roots? Perhaps you've conducted searches about your ancestors using the internet or a library's database. It can be fun and quite interesting to find out if your long ago relatives fought in wars, traveled to distant lands with their belongings in a ...
Views: 1031 - Intimacy Tips To Bridge The Communication Gap - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsDo you ever feel like you’re pouring out your heart to a blank stare? When you try to communicate with your love, does it sometimes seem like you're just not speaking the same language? He or she may be trying really hard to figure out what you are talking about, but just can’t ...
Views: 961 - Self-Care: Try Spring Cleaning For A Lighter, More Joyful You! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsIt’s that time of year again. You see folks clearing out their garages, basements and attics preparing for yard sales or trips to thrift stores to donate all of those unwanted items. Yes, it’s spring cleaning season. If you’ve ever engaged in this annual tradition of sorts, ...
Views: 934 - Find Love And Create The Relationship Of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsHave you had it with being single and alone? Are you tired of romantic encounters that either lead nowhere or lead you places you don't want to go? Are you ready to share your life and love with the mate of your dreams? If you answered “yes,” to any of these questions then you ...
Views: 835 - You Can Have It All in Your Love Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Susie and Otto CollinsAfter many years of being in a love relationship, you might be asking yourself: “Can I have it all?” It’s a good question and here’s what we find in our experience working with couples…. --A couple may have friendship or compatibility, but little or no passion. --A person might feel like he ...
Views: 834 - Relationship Advice For Creating Greater Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsMost of us are pretty routine-oriented. We get up in the morning, brush teeth, eat breakfast and then head off to whatever form of work we engage in. Our days continue on in much the same way. Many of us also create time to connect in with our partner watching movies, having dinners out, and ...
Views: 807 - Tips To Move Closer To The One You Love Even In The Midst Of Life Changes - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsChange. Every single one of us goes through a myriad of changes not only in our lives but in our day to day existences. Some changes are pretty small and insignificant. Perhaps your favorite coffee shop stopped carrying your preferred blend of java and you have to make another choice. Other ...
Views: 807 - What's Knocking On Your Back Door?: How to Open Up To More Happiness And Connection - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsHave you ever had a complete meltdown over something that wouldn’t usually upset you and wondered where that came from? As we move along through our lives, we are sometimes caught unaware by stirred up feelings we didn’t realize were getting stirred up! We are sometimes just as ...
Views: 800 - How To Deal With The Communication Tough Stuff - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsSure. It's easy to feel gratitude about your relationship and partner when things are running smoothly. Wasn't it wonderful the way she surprised me with a love note in my briefcase the other day? Or, I just adore the way he knows when I need a bouquet of flowers at the end of a long week. But ...
Views: 780 - Happiness Tips: Savor The Flavors Of Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsHave you ever been to your favorite restaurant, ordered your favorite food and then thoroughly enjoyed eating it? We hope so! If you haven’t had such an experience, imagine what it might be like. Remember how the texture, taste and smell of this wonderful food delighted you as you ...
Views: 726 - Relationship Advice For Communicating About Money - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen you live and love together, that pesky “M” word can become quite the wedge between you and your mate. The romance and intimacy are great but then along comes a question or decision to make and you two feel like you’ve hit a big brick wall. We’re talking about money ...
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