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By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

3 Tips to Prevent an Affair in Your Relationship

Janet 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 she's around Mark, she recognizes that she's not even close to the person she was when they first fell in love. Wishing that she could somehow turn back time, Janet wonders how she and Mark might have prevented the infidelity, the distance and the pain.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Marriage Beliefs That Can Potentially Make or Break Your Relationship

Did 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,750 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Tap into the Magic of Making Up

“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 pointed out that this is exactly why he lied about meeting a female business associate for lunch-- because Elizabeth gets jealous so easily. He defended that he was just trying to avoid causing Elizabeth worry and was also trying to prevent a big blow up like this one.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,748 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

5 Ways to Stay Connected with the One You Love in Times of Stress

We've all had stressful times in our lives-- some of us seem to have more frequent stress and upheaval than others. And if you've been in the middle of a stressful period, you probably know that being under pressure can have detrimental effects on your love relationship. This is the time that ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,731 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Intimacy Tips for Moms and Dads

If 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,704 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Trust Rebuilding After Infidelity: Is it Time to See a Professional?

Saundra 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 time to see a professional to help us rebuild relationship trust?” If you and your partner are struggling in the aftermath of an affair, you might be asking yourselves the same question.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,658 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Can You Prevent a Relationship Breakup...Even When That's What Your Partner Says He or She Wants?

When 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 partner closer together again. However, when your partner says that he or she is ready to end your marriage or love relationship, it can be more difficult to head off a breakup. After all, you simply cannot force another person to be in a relationship with you if he or she is ready to move on!

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,649 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Dating Advice: Be A Match For What You Want

“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 and cheated on her. It seems like all of the quality men are already in committed relationships and that Liz is destined to be alone-- or with a man who is not what she truly wants.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,639 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

3 Ways to Find True Relief from Relationship Pain

When 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 seem to get along and your relationship is riddled with conflict most of the time. It could also be that you feel unappreciated, neglected or unloved. No matter what has happened, the pain that you are feeling can be intense at times.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,594 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Listening to Your Inner Voice

If 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 A '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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,484 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Trust Turnaround Advice: How to Courageously Make Relationship Changes

Change 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,445 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Communication Tips for Talking about Tricky Topics

“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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,434 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsMay 21, 20031 topic

"Plugging Up The Holes in Your Relationships..."

Are there any "holes" in your relationship? nnIf you're like us--the answer is yes. nnIn fact, in many relationships there are usually quite a few "holes." nn"Holes" are those things in your relationships and life that you may know are there but it's always a surprise when you fall into one. nnThings can be going along just fine and before you know it, you've fallen into one of those darn holes again. nnThe house we live in is over 130 years old and just like a lot of relatio

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,417 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Creating Red Hot Relationship Spontaneity in the Midst of a Planned-Out Life

When 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,384 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Whatever Happened to Teamwork? Advice to Help You Build (or Re-build) a Great Relationship

Does 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 issues. Feeling at odds with your partner, even part of the time, can drive a wedge between the two of you. Your connection and trust itself can be undermined when there is no sense of teamwork in your relationship. You might have very good reasons to not feel like a team with your mate.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,311 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Don't Let Jealousy Take Over Your Love Relationship

It 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,102 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Communication Advice When Your Relationship Just Seems Stuck

It’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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,082 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Tips To Free Yourself From The Clutches Of Jealousy

Have 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

1,065 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Intimacy Tips To Bridge The Communication Gap

Do 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

996 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Self-Care: Try Spring Cleaning For A Lighter, More Joyful You!

It’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, ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

971 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

You Can Have It All in Your Love Relationship

After 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…. nn--A couple may have friendship or compatibility, but little or no passion.nn--A person might feel like he ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

894 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Find Love And Create The Relationship Of Your Dreams

Have 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

889 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Relationship Advice For Creating Greater Intimacy

Most 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

852 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Tips To Move Closer To The One You Love Even In The Midst Of Life Changes

Change. 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

833 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

What's Knocking On Your Back Door?: How to Open Up To More Happiness And Connection

Have 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

830 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

How To Deal With The Communication Tough Stuff

Sure. 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

821 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Happiness Tips: Savor The Flavors Of Life

Have 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

782 views

By Susie and Otto CollinsRecently published1 topic

Relationship Advice For Communicating About Money

When 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 ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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