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- 6 Warning Signs of a Manipulative Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Zita FeketeAt my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”. She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly pretending everything’s all right. I was ...
Views: 3012 - 641 Will He Come Back If I Ignore Him? Win Back Your Ex With the No Contact Rule - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Patrick UadialeWill he come back if I ignore him? You've been wondering about this, haven't you? There's so much information about the no contact rule and how well it works when it comes to regaining a man's attention. You're skeptical though. You can't imagine cutting off all contact with a man you're so ...
Views: 8086 - 698 How To Get Him Back After An Argument - How To Get Your Boyfriend Back After A Fight - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Michael UadialeThe two of you have had a massive fight. You're worried because it's been several days since it happened and you have yet to hear from him. Being a woman in this position is never easy. You replay the conflict back over in your mind and you wish with everything that you could find a way to ...
Views: 3979 - 8 reasons why men are not eager to get married - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemHave you ever wondered why some men are not eager to get married? Have you ever come across someone who has all what it takes, but not willing to settle down with a partner? Have you ever wondered why some men decide to be running after many girls at once? Whenever you come across someone ...
Views: 2874 - 980 How To Reconcile With An Ex Lover - How To Reconcile With Your Ex Boyfriend / Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeAre you interested in possibly getting back together with your ex after a recent break up? Can I ask you this tough question? How are you feeling after just recently breaking up with your ex? Getting back together or reconciling with an ex after a breakup is very possible if you're determined to ...
Views: 832 - A brief theology of sports - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from James SmithA number of years ago I was speaking at a camp for young people. When the first group game time came, one of the leaders began to tell a parable based on Genesis 1-3. He described the joy of playing games in the Garden of Eden, where the emphasis was simply on the joy of playing. But one day the ...
Views: 312 - A Complete Guide to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back in One Month - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeWant to get your ex boyfriend back in one month? It's absolutely achievable! The issue is that a lot of women attempt to win their ex boyfriend back with the wrong approach! Before we present your strategy to get your ex boyfriend back in just one month, there are some things that must be ...
Views: 1530 - A Letter to Family and Friends of Abused Women - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Penelope Van BuskirkYou have watched and worried about your daughter or friend who married several years ago. She and her husband have attended family dinners and outings. As parents and friends, you have seen bruises on her; a black eye one time and a bruise on her cheek another. You have carefully approached her ...
Views: 2436 - A Look At Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Ainsworth ForgenieAbuse is the psychological, physical, sexual and spiritual violation of a spiritual being. All of creation is but an extension of the Divine Being who fills the expanse of the universe, the living entity that fills all things and is all things. All of creation comes from Source, is connected to ...
Views: 708 - A Plan to Get Your Boyfriend Back - How Ignoring Him Will Recapture His Attention Again - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou are probably searching for a plan to get your boyfriend back. Who could blame you? The only time you were happy was when you were with him. You miss your boyfriend so much and no other guy can be compared to him. To you moving on is impossible since you’re still so very much in love with ...
Views: 16144 - A Proven Method to Get Back Together With Your Ex Boyfriend - Advice For Women - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou would like a proven method to get back together with your ex boyfriend. For sure you do. You still love him and at the moment he's hardly speaking to you. Since the broke up it appears like there is a valley of quarrel dividing both of you. You’ve no suggestion on the way to conquer that as ...
Views: 608 - A Story of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jason FreedmanArticle By: Jason Freedman Po. Box 496 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 801-949-9651 JasonFreedmanjournalism@gmail.com The Tragedy to Triumph Story of Teal Scott It was a cold, gray March morning at Greenhouse Effect Coffee in south Salt Lake City. I had arrived early so as to set up ...
Views: 912 - A Surprising Reason for Conflict in Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonI bet you haven’t even thought about this reason for relationship conflict! I remember learning this theory 25 years ago, and it’s still not really “out there” in the mainstream. So many of us have stuff we haven’t worked through or resolved. As a result, we may feel let down and reactive ...
Views: 368 - A Thousand Splendid Suns By Khaled Hosseini – Book Summary: A Story Of Female Friendship And Sacrifice - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Rochi ZalaniThis article was originally published at rochizalani.com If you are looking for a book that makes you wail, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is it. I had heard many things about Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, but I wanted to begin with his second one. And I didn’t ...
Views: 61 - Abuse Campaign of Pathological Narcissists - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Randi FinePathological Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine Excerpt from my upcoming book, Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Guide to Healing Pathological narcissistic abuse is far more damaging than any of us can possibly conceive. Have no doubt—it is both ...
Views: 900 - Abused Children: Do Abused Children Need To Forgive Their Parents? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to moving on and letting go of an abusive past, it is not uncommon to hear that one needs to forgive. The act of forgiveness is highly regarded by many people and in numerous schools of thought. Religion has also espoused this outlook from the very beginning. So is it really a ...
Views: 2678 - Abused Children: Why Do Abused Children Deny What Happened? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough the title refers to abused children, this article will primarily look at why some adults, who were abused as children, grow up to deny what happened to them. Individuals that were abused in their childhood by their parents or caregivers often find it hard to look at and admit to what ...
Views: 3298 - Abused Children: Why Do They Have Boundary Problems? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis article has the description abused children and therefore gives the impression that it is going to be all about children. However, this will be about adults who were abused as children and as a result of this now have a real challenge with boundaries. When it comes to child abuse, there ...
Views: 1849 - Abusers Abuse despite Abandonment Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2016 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The abuser abuses his intimate partners, significant others, and nearest and dearest because it helps him to regulate his excruciating abandonment anxiety in 4 ways: (1) By devaluing others, he restores his sense of ...
Views: 1888 - Abusive Behaviour: Why Do People Put Up With Abusive Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAbusive behaviour can include all that makes one feel compromised, undermined and taken advantage of. It can be in the relationships one has with: friends, family, colleagues and in intimate relationships. The type of environment it is, or whether one is male or female, the race or the ...
Views: 2177 - Abusive Mothers: Why Are Some Mothers Abusive? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some mothers out there who are loving and supportive and these are the epitome of the mother archetype in action. And then there are mothers who are anything but loving and supportive. These are mothers who have gone against their natural inclination to nurture. Instead of doing all ...
Views: 2411 - Abusive Parents: Why Do They Deny What Happened? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperParents that are abusive often deny that the abuse has ever taken place. And if it is not denied, then it may even be minimized. Both of these actions can have devastating consequences on the lives of those that were abused. So here I want to take a closer look at why parents deny or minimize ...
Views: 4883 - Abusive Relationships: Changing Your Victim Mentality - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Karla DowningAbusive relationships challenge our ability to take care of ourselves and leave us feeling victimized. It is important that you work on changing your victim mentality. Many of us complain that we are victims in our relationships. By claiming we are victims, we are giving up our power to do ...
Views: 2583 - Abusive Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Create A Tolerance For Abuse? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone experiences some kind of abuse in their adult relationships, there is often the chance that they will identify with one of two outlooks. They can either see that this abuse is a reflection of what took place during their childhood or they can come to the conclusion that their ...
Views: 1744 - Abusive Traditions Disguised under Cultural Beliefs ! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Dr. Mona AeyshaFrom centuries people have been learning about relationships and experiencing all kinds of abuse in their day to day life whether personally experiencing or through knowing about others’ stories. There are many kinds of abuse-child abuse, old age abuse and female-child abuse with various types: ...
Views: 614 - Action Steps To Fix My Relationship: Tips to Make Your Relationship Work! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Charles ScholarWhen a couple falls in love, it can be a wonderful and beautiful thing. However, once the couple starts down on that relationship road, there are steps that need to be taken to keep that relationship blossoming. However, if the relationship is not cultivated it may fall into disrepair. ...
Views: 763 - Adult Children of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Randi FineA Preview From Randi G. Fine’s Upcoming Book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: Surviving Pathological Narcissistic Abuse This is copyrighted material. It may not be reprinted, or used in whole or part by anyone other than the author. As an Adult Child of Narcissistic Abuse you can learn ...
Views: 1695 - Advice For Newly Married Couple: Marriage Words Of Wisdom For Newlyweds - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2018 from Colten ReeseAdvice For Newly Married Couple: Marriage Words Of Wisdom For Newlyweds Marriage is not a game. Once you are in it there is no way of quitting. As a married person you should know your duties and responsibilities. Here are some marriage tips for newlyweds. First; for the wife, you should ...
Views: 797 - Advice on How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Guaranteed Way to Make Him Love You Again - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeWouldn't it be nice if the world was full of guaranteed advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back? Everywhere you look there would be advice that is sure to work and your heart would be certain to be spared the pain of a final breakup. Unfortunately, there are very few guarantees in ...
Views: 2603 - Advice on How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back That Is Guaranteed to Work - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Patrick UadialeYou've heard it before, what you need is a proven method. Advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back may seem to grow on trees as of late but most of it is completely useless to you. You don't have unlimited time, money, or resources and you're not ready to take a walk on planet "Stepford" ...
Views: 821 - Advice To Win Your Ex Back - Keys to Help You Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Phillip TomIf you truly wish to get back with your ex, you are going to have to figure out what it really takes to accomplish this. By simply doing what you "feel" is best, you are going to most likely end up doing more damage than good to your relationship. This article is going to reveal several advice ...
Views: 756 - Airplane bed bed - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from James SmithOne of the most fun aspects of preparing a child is creating a warm and inviting room for a small group of joy. Children's room must be safe, comfortable and visually stimulating. Many couples choose a nursery theme, often inspired by the children's beds. Bed plane bedding is a popular choice ...
Views: 280 - Airplane bed bed - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from James SmithOne of the most fun aspects of preparing a child is creating a warm and inviting room for a small group of joy. Children's room must be safe, comfortable and visually stimulating. Many couples choose a nursery theme, often inspired by the children's beds. Bed plane bedding is a popular choice ...
Views: 267 - Am I in an Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzBe aware! There are people who are committing the most heinous spiritual crimes. They look like regular people. They could very well be your ex-boyfriend, current wife, or psycho girlfriend that you just can’t get rid of. Some people may refer to them as divas, or ladies men, pimps, or ...
Views: 1451 - Am I Manipulating My Narcissist? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" All told, there are three ways to manipulate the narcissist: (1) To withhold narcissistic supply from him until he comes, hat in hand, begging for more and then you can name your price and dictate terms; (2) To ...
Views: 1634 - Am I my Palestinian brother's keeper? Marrickville Council, BDS, and the politics of shame - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from David B SmithIn December 2010 Marrickville Council (representing various suburbs in the inner-west of Sydney) voted to support the global 'Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign' (BDS) against the Israeli government, aimed at ending the Palestinian Occupation. In the months that followed, and most ...
Views: 642 - Angry At Spouse All The Time: Anger Management In Marriage Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenAngry At Spouse All The Time: Anger Management In Marriage Relationship Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, it's perfectly healthy to feel angry when you've been mistreated or wronged by someone you love, but when it becomes consistent or explosive anger or spirals out of control, it can have ...
Views: 897 - Angry At Spouse All The Time: Why Am I So Critical Of My Husband - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenAngry At Spouse All The Time: Why Am I So Critical Of My Husband Do you ever feel so angry your face gets hot, your heart starts to pound, and you begin to grit your teeth? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but it's imperative to deal with anger in a positive way. Uncontrollable ...
Views: 489 - Apology Letter to Girlfriend - What to Say to Say Sorry to Your Ex Girlfriend, and How to Say It - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Patrick UadialeWhen you look for advice on the internet about how to get your girlfriend back, you discover that step one is to write a letter. And you learn that this "apology letter to girlfriend" has to be a handwritten letter -- not typed, and not an email. Read: Apology Letters - More ...
Views: 13986 - April is #SAAM: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Barb MaibergerApril has been designated as 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The issues of sexual assault, is a national issue and profoundly impacts everyone’s community. The purpose of SAAM is to help people become more aware of sexual violence in ...
Views: 1112 - Are You A Punching Bag - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizIn some relationships, unhealthy ones to say the least, one person or the other uses their partner as a punching bag as a way of punishment; punishment for hurting them and making them unhappy. Instead of taking responsibility for their own happiness, they make you suffer. They may criticize ...
Views: 3715 - Are you a sports fan or sports fanatic? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from James SmithI'm here to ask a very good question are you a sports fan or a sports fanatic? I looked up both definitions and the dictionary says for a fan the meaning is "an enthusiastic devotee or supporter of sports or sports teams" the meaning of a fanatic is "a person with an extreme enthusiasm or zeal ...
Views: 292 - Are You Addicted to Love - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Kristin WhitelawHas love come to mean something about who you are – your value, worth, security, identity, capability or loveableness? Is your identity tied to whether you are loved and needed? Is your value measured by how much you are loved or by who loves you? Are ‘in love’ with the person you hope they ...
Views: 809 - Are You Being Spiritually Abused by a Narcissist - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineSpiritual Narcissistic Abuse Randi G. Fine, Author From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Mark shares his Close Encounter: I’ve been married to an intelligent, beautiful woman for seventeen years and we ...
Views: 739 - Are You in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from nancy traversSticks and stones may break my bones, But names can never hurt me. This childhood ditty may be one reason some people are slow to understand that verbal or emotional abuse is as detrimental as it truly is. After all, words are not as bad as physical blows, are they? But consider this: ...
Views: 776 - Are You Living With A Woman Who Struggles with Intensity? What To Do and Not to Do - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Lisa Merlo-BoothA common union I see in couples is a very strong woman partnered with a fairly passive man. The men often say their partners are overbearing, controlling, intense, critical and never satisfied. The women say the men don’t talk, are walled off, often passive-aggressive and say yes just to get ...
Views: 552 - Are You Making These Top 10 Break Up Mistakes? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Ese UadialeYou're distraught, upset and heart-broken, so it's understandable you'll find yourself willing to do pretty much anything to get your ex back. The ten mistakes below are extremely common, and will almost completely kill your chances of getting your ex back. Undoubtedly you've either seen friends ...
Views: 724 - Are You Putting Yourself Last? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Ann ThomasRecently, I've noticed that far too many women that I know (including myself!) have a tendency to put ourselves last. We muster up the energy to wake up in the middle of the night to take care of the kids (or our beloved pet), stay late at the office to meet a deadline for the boss, or drop ...
Views: 1632 - Are You the Over Bearing Type? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Joe VeSometimes referred to as over-protective, demanding, motherly, smothering or stalker - these are the emotional ties that choke a relationship and do NOT create strong bonds. Each of these characteristics can be plotted on a line from demanding through stalking, with each taking its own place on ...
Views: 707 - Arsenal 2008-2009 Season Review, Part 1 - Analyzing the key moments of a very disappointing season - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2020 from James SmithI understand that the season is over and almost everyone is looking towards the next one, but the website would be missing something if I did not write a summary of the ups and downs of the 2008/2009 season, a very disappointing one, at least by the high standards of the Arsenal. I don't know ...
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