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- Unfulfilling cultural marriages and their effect on happiness - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatMarriage, by definition, is a union of two individuals committing to themselves from a place of freewill and love. I have found that many of my clients who are in cultural marriages, have been sucked into a life-depleting situation without any idea of what caused them to make a decision. This is ...
Views: 692 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Feel Needy When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperRegardless of whether one is in a relationship or not, they may find that they don’t feel needy. What this can show is that one has a strong centre, and this is why they are able to function. One Experience Therefore, if one is not in a relationship, they are not going to be in a position ...
Views: 1129 - Sex and Codependents: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownSo many women I interviewed when writing my book reported saying yes to sex just to get the sex over with and have the person go away. Others reported saying yes to sex to have the person like them. Others reported gaining weight so they wouldn’t have to say no to dating and sex. Many reported ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Relationships: Is It A Form Of Indirect Revenge When Someone Leads Another Person On? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go on a date with someone, they might come across as though they are looking for a relationship. Thus, if the other person wants the same thing, this is going to have a positive effect on them. Online Dating However, if these two people met through the internet, this is ...
Views: 1294 - How To Restore Intimacy & Connection in a Struggling Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from Nicola BeerWhy do couples struggle to stay intimate? This is a question that baffled me when I started working in this field. Many women would say to me “what do I do when the feelings in a marriage are gone?” or men I work with to save their marriage would share “when a marriage is over to one person can ...
Views: 1655 - The Little White Lie That Grew - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jenn ProtheroWe have come so far from truth in many areas of our lives that sometimes it seems difficult to find our own inner truth. We have accepted the little white lies we tell ourselves and others for so long that we have drifted to a place were the truth feels so uncomfortable we don’t want to hear ...
Views: 1220 - How to Come Back To Love Even When It's Hard - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from Robyn VogelRecently I went through one of those life trials where I might instead think, "Another f---ing growth opportunity!" F.E.A.R was running the show. Do you know some of the acronyms for "fear?" Fck.Everything.And.Run is my favorite. Also, False.Evidence.Appearing.Real another favorite of mine. ...
Views: 1873 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Are Not Enough For The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the desire to be in a relationship, it doesn’t mean that this will actually take place. Instead, they could find it incredibly difficult to find someone to share their life with. As a result of this, this area of their life could end up overshadowing just about every ...
Views: 1303 - Dating: Can Being Needy Stop Someone From Being Able To See If Another Person Is Right For Them? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone went out for a meal and they wanted to eat something healthy, they might need to take the time to look into where would be a good place for them to eat. And once they have found somewhere, they might need to look for the right meal to order. Making the Right Decision The reason ...
Views: 1369 - 14 Ways to Come Back to Love Every Day - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Robyn VogelCome back to love is a daily practice....actually it's a moment-to-month practice. Every day, I have taken on these 14 beliefs and practices that support me in coming back to love at any time, in every moment....even when it's hard. Our tantra practice is helpful, too, of course! I invite ...
Views: 1499 - Having Sex with Your Brain - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Robyn VogelRemember those public service announcements? This is your brain…this is your brain on drugs.” An egg sizzles on a hot skillet indicating the harm that drugs can do to your brain. In Tantra, we can apply the exact same visual and words to describe your brain when you have sex except instead ...
Views: 1815 - ADHD Relationships: Are You the Kite or the Kite Holder? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Laurie DuparAre you the partner in an ADHD relationship always dashing, darting, taking risks and soaring while your partner is more steady, balanced and unswerving? If so, your ADHD relationship maybe that of a kite and kite holder. Let me explain, several years ago I was focused on expanding my ADHD ...
Views: 1940 - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Attract People Who Are Needy? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there are the people who come across as needy and, on the other hand, there are those who attract these people. It could then be said that these people are going to have a radically different experience when to comes to this area of their life. If one is used to being needy, ...
Views: 1126 - 5 Health Benefits of Sex - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2017 from Lucy ClarkeAs if you ever needed an excuse to have more sex, there are some health benefits to getting between the sheets that might really surprise you. Check out this list of five of the top five benefits that you could see by regularly jumping into bed with your partner. Work Off the Pounds We all ...
Views: 2227 - Relationships: Is Someone Unlucky If They Always Attract People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is at a stage in their life where they are taking a break from being with someone, they may find that some of the people in their life are in relationships. In fact, everyone they know could be with another person. And, if they were to spend time with these people, they may find that ...
Views: 1304 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Only Attracted To People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one could be in a relationship with someone who is available, they might also find that they are with someone who is unavailable. This is something that is going to have a big effect on how fulfilling their relationship is. One Experience If one can relate to the former, they are ...
Views: 1210 - Relationships: Why Do Some People With High Self-Esteem End Up in Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that if one wants to have a healthy relationship, they will need to have high self-esteem. Through being this way, it will then allow them to be with someone who will treat them in the right way. And, if one doubted this, they would only need to pay attention to the people ...
Views: 1382 - ****The Subtle Devaluation in a Narcissistic Relationship - When Jekyll Meets Hyde - Laney Zukerman, Relationship & Empowerment Coach, author, Lessons for an Urban Goddess & The Urban Goddess Lesson - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachA romantic relationship with a Narcissist can be an exciting, whirlwind experience. They are often charming and the life of the party. If they are interested in you, nothing will stop them from winning you over. They will flirt, entice, persuade and pursue until you give them a chance. ...
Views: 3094(1 vote) - Relationships: Do People Have Fulfilling Relationships If They Are Attractive? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is attractive, it can be normal for other people to believe that they are intelligent, well-adjusted and successful, among other things. And, this is something that they can believe even if they don’t know anything about them. This person’s appearance will then be what typically ...
Views: 1082 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Only Attract Women Who Are Dependent On Them? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the kind of women that men are attracted to, it could be said that there is not one type. There is what is spoken about in the media, for instance, and then there is what takes place in reality. If one was to read an article about what kind of woman a man is attracted to, ...
Views: 1230 - Relationships: Should Someone Look Into What Is Taking Place Within Them If They Attract People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one could be in a fulfilling relationship with someone, there is also the chance that this is not the case. This could come down to the fact that they don’t want to be in one, and this might be a sign that they have just broken up with someone. If this is the case, they might want to ...
Views: 1197 - Softening Into The Universe - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Addison BellI have spent the last two weeks in a pile of books. I have read books on sex, on Tantra, on advanced energy techniques, on the human body, on spirit, etc. Honestly, my brain feels like it’s going to explode! The thing that struck me as I read all of these different books is that everything ...
Views: 1448 - Sexual Communication - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Addison BellMy cheeks are flushed, my body is radiating heat, and little moans escape my lips. His breath is heavy on my neck as we dive deeper and deeper into a state of passion. The little moans escaping my lips tell him that I am enjoying his touch and he sporadically shares little insights of enjoyment… ...
Views: 1324 - Relationships: Can Someone Have A Healthy Relationship With Another Person If They Have A History Of Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone they like, they might not look into what their past relationships were like. In this case, the only thing they could be concerned about is what the other person is like around them. Point of Focus This could also be a time when one will spend a lot of time thinking ...
Views: 1146 - Intimacy: Do Some People's Childhoods Stop Them From Being Able To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperEven though one can have the need to experience intimacy, it doesn’t mean that they will be able to fulfil this need. As a result of this, this area of their life is not going to be the same as it will be for others. Normal This is not to say that they will be the only ones on the ...
Views: 1393 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Don't Value Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the ideal will be for one to stand their ground when they meet someone, and not to put up with anything that will have a negative effect on them. Through being this way, they won’t allow another person to bring them down. Give And Take Thus, when they do meet ...
Views: 1215 - 3 Things We Can All Learn From Barack and Michelle Obama’s Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Kemi Sogunle1. They supported each other’s mission and growth Supporting your partner’s vision and growth is essential to building a healthy and stronger relationship. Barack in his farewell speech stated,” For the past twenty-five years, you have not only been my wife and mother of my children, you have ...
Views: 1090 - 7 Tips to Stop Work From Harming Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Nicola BeerIn the current market, long working work hours and high levels of stress seems to be the norm rather than the exception. It used to be entrepreneurs and executives running round fire fighting and answering emails 24/7, now most of my expat friends and clients are doing the same. There is no ...
Views: 1444 - Relationships: Why Do Some Relationships Come To An End When One Person Has Therapy? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of a relationship, everything can be going fine, and then as it progress certain issues can appear. This can then cause one of them to wonder how the other person could have changed so much. In fact, it could be as if the other person has ended up becoming someone else, and ...
Views: 1393 - Relationships: How Should Someone Respond When Another Person Doesn’t Put In Any Effort? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that relationships are about give and take, and it would be hard to argue with this. When two people get together, they will both have their own needs, and it is going to be important for their needs to be met. Even so, this is not to say that both of them are going to have ...
Views: 1484 - How to Start a Sexual Conversation with a Girl Without Sounding Awkward or Creepy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2023 from Josh ManuelHow to Start a Sexual Conversation with a Girl Without Sounding Awkward or Creepy. Your conversation with a girl you’re interested in should be geared towards sexually suggestive topics. In other words, if you’re talking to a girl you feel attraction for and want to get into a romantic ...
Views: 14007(2 votes) - Relationships: Can Self-Development Condition People To Believe That They Need To Be Perfect To Have A Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is used to having relationships that are not very fulfilling, they could begin to wonder what is going on. As a result of this, this area of their life is likely to cause them to experience a lot of pain. However, even though this is the case, the main thing is that they have taken ...
Views: 1234 - Use Natural Foods Instead of Viagra - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Leslie DutcherErectile Dysfunction (ED) is a serious problem. ED is found among men of any age but is most prevalent among males over 40 years old. Statistics say that 50% men over 40 years old will have had ED at some point in their lives. ED is caused by several things which include diet, ...
Views: 1727 - Get the Happiness & Love You Deserve In 2017! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Nicola BeerStart today by taking these 3 steps… Save My Marriage Program – An Alternative to Marriage Counseling With the new year approaching, most of us start to think about what we want to change next year. Look for a new job, join a gym, eat healthier, take a new course, save money or sign up for ...
Views: 1410 - Relationships: Do Some People Try To Understand Others In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the tendency to attract people who are not right for them, it can cause them to suffer. This can be something that will consume their whole life, and it will then stop them from being able to experience a fulfilling existence. Alternatively, they could end up turning their ...
Views: 1408 - See it, Smell it, Taste it! How to Create the Perfect Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Nicola BeerEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the same thing; keep it simple, have a plan, be HoEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the ...
Views: 1232 - Tips to Getting Through Rough Patches in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Nicola BeerOne of the biggest issues that couples face is that after the first few blissful months or years together we begin to see our partner’s flaws, the things we don’t like and the things that upset us and annoy us. When we initially fall in love it is with the feeling it gives us. We feel on top of ...
Views: 1340 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Attract Friends Who Are Abusive? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could be in a position where their friendships are generally fulfilling, they could also have people around them who make their life harder than it needs to be. This is then going to be similar to how one can eat food that is good for them or they can eat food that ...
Views: 1611 - 4 Secrets to Keeping the Flame Alive in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Anica OaksDating is fun, but settling down with someone you love? Well, there's just nothing better. Everyone encounters a twinge of fear when they contemplate spending the rest of their lives with the same person. What if one or both of you get bored? What if one of you change too much? Don't worry. ...
Views: 2961 - SOCIOPATH OR NARCISSIST? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Darlene LancerIf you’re in an abusive relationship, you may wonder if your partner is a narcissist or sociopath and whether or not the relationship will improve. If so, or if you recently ended such a relationship, it can undermine your self-esteem and ability to trust yourself and others. The labels ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - How to Raise Your Self-Esteem - What Is Codependency? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2016 from Darlene LancerSelf-esteem is key to success in work, and enjoyment of life and relationships. It affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and how we handle life's challenges. Low self-esteem underlies addiction, anxiety, depression, abuse, intimacy problems, and codependency. Our self-esteem is usually ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Are You Getting Stuck in a Sexual Rut? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Robyn VogelRemember when. . . The scent of your partner’s skin put a flare in your nostrils as you drank in their essence; You couldn’t keep your hands off each other. Love making could happen anytime and anywhere; There was an underlying passion to everything you did with each other; The smallest ...
Views: 1774 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Feel Smothered When They Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to intimacy, it could be said that there are at least three types of people. There can the ones who want to experience it, the ones who do experience it and the ones who do everything they can do avoid it. And whether one has fulfilling relationships can all depend on which one ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - How Video Chat is Bringing Sexy Back! - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Madeline FosterVideo Chat - The Modern Way To Invigorate Your Love Life! The entire view of sex and passion has altered over the years. Behavioral analysis portrays these emotions as a cerebral & collective event composed of three various factors: affection, engagement, and intensity. Having sex is a ...
Views: 1493 - Online Dating: Why Are We Not Attracted To Someone When We Meet Them In Person? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone from an online dating site, they can end up having a strong connection with them. As a result of this, the time that they spent talking to them online would have been time well spent. An Investment One way of looking at this would be to say that they were putting ...
Views: 1728 - How Phone Sex Makes You a Better Lover - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Madeline FosterAre You Ready To Learn How To Use Phone Sex The Right Way? Phone sex is an art form that everyone should include in their amorous repertoire. It will help to keep things interesting in or outside the bedroom with your partner. It teaches you to express yourself more freely and open as a ...
Views: 4672 - 5 Different Types of Flirting – Which One Describes You? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Madeline FosterIs Your Flirting Technique Up To Par? How we flirt says a lot about who we are and what our chances of finding love or starting a relationship. Take a look at the top five flirting styles and see which one best portrays you. 1. The Traditional Flirt. In traditional ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Why Sexting Sometimes Doesn't Work Out the Way You Plan - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Madeline FosterHow Could Your Sexting Connection Possibly Go Wrong? O.K., so you want to send that special someone in your life an extra special message. You whip out your phone and blast out a steamy love note, hit send and then realize autocorrect just messed everything up! Your phone thought you meant ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - A Cerebral Narcissist on His Sexuality - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Sam VakninI am a cerebral narcissist. I brandish my brainpower, exhibit my intellectual achievements, bask in the attention given to my mind and its products. I hate my body and neglect it. It is a nuisance, a burden, a derided appendix, an inconvenience, a punishment. Needless to add that I rarely have ...
Views: 3988 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want the playgirl, but they like the bad boy type - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: This is something that's puzzling me for along time. I often do want the playgirl, but they like the more bad boy type. I know for sure I want sex without strings attached, many men get this, but I simply attract women who want a boyfriend, and I ...
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