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- Three Tips to Mending a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Andrew HunterAre you suffering heartache from a broken relationship and you can't seem to move on? Do you want to know how to stop feeling miserable and continue living your life? Read these three best secrets that can help heal your pain and help you move on. First, you need to spoil yourself. Feeling ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Time Heals All Wounds - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you are going through a rough time the last thing you think about is the light at the end of the tunnel. Regardless of what the situation is, you are drowning in it. Your emotions are running rapid and you can’t quite get a grip on things. You have tunnel vision at this point and the ...
Views: 2661(2 votes) - True Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Pamela ArwineAt the core, everyone is God Essence, pure love and light. We are all one…individual and unique manifestations of the universal divine. We are all innately good. And, in our heart of hearts, we all desire love…to love and to be loved. Although this seems pretty incongruent with many of the ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Various Ways To Cope With Breakup Emotions - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Gery WriterThere might be a number of ways to cope with breakup emotions. The majority of people usually require a support system to cope regarding how they are feeling. Just talking with other people can usually help in a number of ways. Usually having a close network of friends who'll give advice is ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - War Buddies - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Stacey CurnowOne of my clients is haunted by the memory of a former lover. She wonders how she allowed such a "bad" relationship to go on for so long. Of course she did the best she could with the awareness she had at the time. But now she has 20/20 hindsight. We’ve all been in her shoes. We wish we ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Weird But Effective Ideas To Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaI'm sorry to hear that you're going through a difficult time right now if you've been dumped recently. Breakups are never pleasurable. On the other hand, if you want to save your relationship, here are a few innovative ideas to get your ex back that might be a bit unusual. 1 - Get Back at ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - What Does "Taking a Break" in a Relationship Signify? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andrew HunterHave you ever heard those words before? “We have to take a break.” It hits you like a bucket of frozen water. Taking a break inside a relationship regularly means doom for couples, however it really doesn’t have to. What does “taking a break while in the romantic relationship” really ...
Views: 14809(3 votes) - What unbearable conflict is your acid reflux trying to get you to solve? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondAchieving her goals was a bit too easy for Nadine Thirty-five year old writer and director Nadine got three clients as soon as she put the word out about her new venture as an acting coach. Her script for a TV show was accepted and she was hired to direct the production. She was amazed at ...
Views: 2136(2 votes) - Who Are You, And Are You Happy With You? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Scott ColettiI am often asked why I write these journal entries or articles on a monthly basis and not long ago I would have probably thought that I would be silly to do such a thing. Oh well, I have changed and it is what it is. I would not call myself an author, but just someone who enjoys speaking with ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - Why some people never recover from breakups - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiA research was carried out on the level of breakups around the world after which it was proven that more than 65% of relationships end in breakups. If you decided to carry out another research, you will discover that the majority of these people who broke up was not because they did not love ...
Views: 6626(2 votes) - Wondering How to Get Back Your Girlfriend? - Try This! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Chris TylerSo, you have had to deal with a breakup recently with your girlfriend. It's not what you wanted to happen and yet, it did anyway. And now, you want to be able to bring her back to you, have her back in your arms, and you want to know what you can do to make it happen. There are some breakups ...
Views: 1028(3 votes) - Resentment - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWhen we feel resentment we believe that someone, or something has wronged us in some way. When we feel resentful, we tend to feel negative emotions such as anger, spite, hurt and irritation. Examples of Resentment include: • Feeling angry against a person or group of people whom you feel ...
Views: 8380(11 votes) - 7 Ways to Get Over It - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Detra WilsonMany people will advise a woman to get over it after she has revisited an issue countless times. She has talked about it over and over. Not to mention the time that she has spent thinking about it, but yet it’s still on her mind. Difficult forgiving a romantic partner for hurtful deeds is not ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Consider Separation as a Part of Your Marriage Counseling Process - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamCan a marital separation save a marriage? Usually my opinion is: it depends… Whether the separation will help or hurt the marriage is unknown, unless you know the couple, have listened to them and assessed their mental state. Needless to say, a professional marriage counselor should ...
Views: 8233(3 votes) - Am I Angry or Violent? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyMost of us enjoy a good action movie. Watching the battle between good and evil is always entertaining. In the end one of the co-stars is killed. Sometimes it is the good character and sometimes it is the evil leader. What we need to be careful of is transferring what we see in movies ...
Views: 2132(2 votes) - Dr. Romance: 3 Ways to Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Tina TessinaTo view the video, click here.) Relationships can be devastated by simple, thoughtless things. Bad behavior will ruin your marriage faster than any temptation from the outside. Tina B. Tessina, PhD, "Dr. Romance" licensed psychotherapist and author points out the worst mistakes to ...
Views: 2409(6 votes) - Early Morning Thoughts! - Part XXXVI - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Friends Part XXXVI - Some early morning thoughts: . Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha . Forgiving is all about letting go of: anger, resentment, sorrow and the victim ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Forgive in Your Own Time - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonNot long ago, I saw an online video of a woman who described the wondrous things that manifested in her life once she forgave the man who killed her daughter. She said she worked hard to forgive - it took her several days. I start screaming at the screen, "Several days! Honey, you think ...
Views: 2268(2 votes) - Forgiving Others Is A Gift We Give Ourselves - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Carolyn CooperIn my many years of being an Energy Intuitive and working on literally thousands of people, the one attribute that I've found that helps people heal more fully than any other is that of FORGIVENESS. Forgiveness releases us from the past. It is the answer to almost everything. When we are ...
Views: 2033(2 votes) - Giving and Receiving: Allowing Both - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Mara FisherGiving of oneself this is a challenge for many people and often around holidays seems to be on the minds of everyone I speak with. Am I giving enough? Am I giving the right thing? Who do I want to give to? Who do I have to give to? Can I afford to give? These are some of the questions that my ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - How to Love Your Loneliness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Brenda AdelmanVienna, Austria circa 1987: I had just graduated from college and was alive with the excitement of exploring the world. My brother, Warren, had been living in this breathtakingly beautiful city for several years and I missed him. He was acting in an English-speaking movie starring Ben Kingsley ...
Views: 2875(2 votes) - Karma and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: First of all I want to thank you from my heart very much for changing my life. You put the light on my way to get to know God better than ever! Your words are just the message that God ever wanted me to know! I have a question for long time: In the law of karma what happens ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - What of Our Fathers? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Jan DeniseWe can be quick to judge our parents. There are so many things they could have done better. That is, if they had been better trained. We tend to compare our parents -- at least during some stage in our lives -- with an ideal that virtually no parent measures up to. If we must compare them, ...
Views: 1067(2 votes) - Signs Your Ex Wants You back - How To Read The Signs - Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine KOZARAre You Looking For A Way To "Break The Ice" and have a shot at getting back with your ex? Obviously, it is better to MAKE UP before the relationship completely collapses and breaks up forever. "We want a way to deal with the emotions we are having, going through this very tough time." All ...
Views: 1084(4 votes) - A Story of Forgiveness: The Legacy of Amy Biehl - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Story of Forgiveness: The Legacy of Amy Biehl Submitted by: Craig Lock Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at newbooksbycraiglock.wordpress.com Craig's blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is ...
Views: 2044(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 Blogs: ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - ***How to Forgive Another Person for Past Hurts - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanNo one gets through life without being hurt by another person. We all have experienced the pain of a thoughtless remark, gossip, or lie. If you have experienced an unhappy marriage, the devastation of infidelity, or suffered physical or emotional abuse, you know what it feels like to be hurt. It ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - ***Why We Must Forgive Our Parents - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Colin TippingFew people going through a messy divorce in mid-life would blame their own parents for their predicament. Neither would a business owner betrayed by a trusted partner normally think in those terms. A person who loses his job every five years would also not say that his grandfather was to blame. ...
Views: 2486(1 vote) - 4 Phone Calls - "I'm Sorry," "I Forgive You," "I Love You," and "Thank you" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe have a program in our dorm where we spotlight three residents and basically bombard them with questions for an hour. What happens is three people sit on a couch, each give a one to two minute summary of the basics in their lives (family, hometown, major, etc.) and then the rest of the hour is ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - 4 Signs Your Boyfriend is Going to Dump You - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you concerned that your boyfriend is falling out of love with you? Your relationship possibly has deteriorated fast and you're not certain how your relationship has gotten this terrible. Keep reading if you're interested in the top four signs he wants to break up with you. Signs He's ...
Views: 2684(1 vote) - 5 Steps To Mend Your Broken Heart and Move on - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Andrew HunterA broken heart is one of the toughest situations you will face in life. After a break up, it's important to find ways to fix your broken heart so you can keep moving on down life's road. Yes, it's difficult, but you must take steps to heal yourself. Healing a Broken Heart – Step ...
Views: 4170(4 votes) - A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness (written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn) . Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - A Change of Heart – Healing with Mother - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor as long as I could remember, my mother and I had never been close. I’m sure she held me as a young child and of course she loved me, but as I was growing up and into adulthood, I never felt connected to her. Over the years, I always envied my girlfriend’s relationships with their mothers. I ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Are you Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellI didn’t realize it at first, but they happened on the same day. On Saturday morning I am taking a walk with a friend. We cover our familiar route, knowing the circuit automatically in our steps. We are on the home stretch of the walk, moving down a country lane, all green and leafy. Out of ...
Views: 3954(1 vote) - Beautifully Broken Mothers - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Regina MurphyAs “Mothers Day” approaches, we become more aware of the relationship we have with our mothers and children. It is set aside to celebrate one of the most important days in the year; the one who gave us life. There are more bouquets of flowers sent on the special day than any other day in the ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Discover 6 Simple Steps to End an Emotional Affair - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannAre you struggling with emotional affair recovery? Does your wayward spouse need to know how to end emotional affair? If your trust has been shattered by emotional infidelity, you're probably wondering how your spouse can ever earn it back… This article is specifically about the actions ...
Views: 3422(1 vote) - Do You Respect The EX? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaYou're divorced, but you still see your ex. How do you handle it? Here are three tips to help. 1. Treat your ex as politely as you treat your friends or co-workers. Don’t be as familiar as you used to be. A little less familiarity will generate a little more respect. Say “Hello”, ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Forgive My Spouse During the Holidays - Now? Why? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou sit around the Holiday dinner table, each giving thanks for all the good things the year has brought. It may be tangible things, like the fact you still have your job, or that your spouse was able to trade in your clunker for a decent ride, or intangibles, that most of your family is in ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Get an Ex Husband Back- The Rules - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Gery Writer“I still love him.” For an incredible number of women, this is actually the undeniable reality. Even after the happy times and the bad, all the petty annoyances and all the huge arguments, a real feeling of love can continue to persist even years after divorce. Marriage could be a lifetime ...
Views: 1872(2 votes) - Get to the Heart of Your Apology: Speak to the Hurt! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Noelle NelsonThe dog ate the cord to your laptop battery, which fortunately wasn’t plugged in at the time--who knows how many volts run through those things, your dog could have been twitching for hours--but meanwhile, you’re without your computer. You have an important presentation at work in a couple of ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Getting Over Being Dumped - On Giving Advices, Sincere Prayer and Moving on - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Johnny WayneHow to get over being dumped is hard as waking up early in the morning trying to stimulate the body for school.In any boy-girl relationship, it is normal that break-up happens for some pretty good reasons.In the scenario of break up, either of the couples decide the break up and the other one ...
Views: 3973(1 vote) - Getting Your Ex Back - Making These Two Mistakes Will Destroy Your Chances - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Daryl CampbellThe relationship is over. Sure you and your significant other have said that to each other on more than a few occasions but neither you ever really believed it let alone actually went thru with it. Not This time. After once too many rides on the emotional roller coaster both of you have ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Guide To Dealing With A Cheating Husband! Forgiveness And Improvements! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Daniel TangWant a quick tip on how to survive an affair? Then this article will hopefully be of some help to you. When an affair has caused your marriage to fall apart you need to examine who now has the power to decide whether this marriage will work or not. And in most cases the power resides in your ...
Views: 2798(1 vote) - How to Forgive Your Mother’s Betrayal: So You Can Truly Stand in Your Power - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Brenda AdelmanMy mother died in 1995. As many do after someone dies, I put her up on a pedestal. It’s only now, fourteen years later, that I have begun to look at the affect the unhealed parts of our relationship have had on me and the unanswered questions they have left for me. Would we have resolved our ...
Views: 15347(1 vote) - How to Get Back Your Boyfriend After He Dumped You - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Andrew HunterSo something happened and you find your relationship is suddenly in turmoil. I can't say exactly how you got here, but I'm will to bet that you want to reconcile with your boyfriend. Maybe you made some sort of mistake. Maybe he is at fault. Or maybe you two made a mutual agreement. All those ...
Views: 5075(1 vote) - How to Stop Entering Relationships Which Hurt - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonDo you find yourself entering into the same type of relationships again and again? Ones which just end up in tears leaving you feeling hurt and drained? Or perhaps ones which make you feel so low and down that it's hard to get out of bed in the morning? Or maybe relationships in which you ...
Views: 1188(4 votes) - I Am So Sorry! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigA Few Words on Apologies Last fall, on a walking tour of downtown Toronto with my son, a particularly attractive building caught my attention. I was so busy admiring its architecture that I didn’t see the bench in my path. Boom! I took a tumble worthy of a Hollywood stuntwoman. It was ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - If You’re Wondering How To Save My Relationship Then There Are Ways It Can Be Saved - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Andrew HunterAll relationships have their faults if you look hard enough. Relationships all have difficult times and you need to make sure that you do something about it before things get out of hand. If you’ve got to the point where you and your partner are constantly fighting and about to give up then you ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - NLP Communication Patterns, Relationships, and Their Tipping Point - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenA few years ago, I read a fascinating book called The Tipping Point, written by Malcolm Gladwell. The premise of this novel is how certain products or service immediately become an extreme, overnight success and identifying when that magic moment happened. How the success of Rubik’s Cube, or ...
Views: 2870(1 vote) - Overcome Evil With Good - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Robert CrutchfieldOvercome evil with good. A nice idea isn’t it? But what does it mean exactly? How do we apply this neat idea to our Christian walk? 1. The phrase comes from the 12th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is found in verse 21, “Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” ...
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