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- 8 Touching Ways to Deepen Your Bonds with Your New Spouse - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Anica OaksFor many couples, getting married is the happy conclusion of a long-lasting relationship. However, getting married doesn't mean that you'll never need to put in any serious effort to keep your relationship blossoming. Going on dates, taking vacations and giving each other gifts can help you ...
Views: 2667 - Intimacy: Can Someone Let Go Of Their Fear Of Intimacy By Changing Their Behaviour? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are able to experience intimacy, there are others who are unable to do so. As a result of this, it could be said that that their relationships are going to be extremely different. When it comes to the former, someone will be used to being with people who ...
Views: 1673 - Juicy Relationship For Couples: Rules For Creating And Keeping It - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownI could write on and on about what you can do, should do, must do, and could do. We have all been frustrated with and in our relationships especially regarding a juicy relationship for couples. I had one of my students write me an entire letter the other day on all the ways she hated everything ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Shame Others When They Open Up? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to experience intimacy, it will be important for them to open up to others. However, this is not to say that they should simply open up to anyone, and this is because doing so would lead to problems. When one opens up to another they are putting themselves in a ...
Views: 1266 - A Word about Soul Mates - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Speaking briefly on this, because although the subject of soul mates is not central to the services I provide, it occasionally arises within my work with individuals who are expanding their businesses. Women seem more susceptible to it than men, so since I work primarily with men, I’m ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Would Someone Try To Revive A Relationship That Isn’t Healthy? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end it doesn’t mean that one will be willing to walk away. Instead, they may feel the need have the other person in their life again, and it might not be enough for them to see the other person from time to time. One Reason This could then be a sign that ...
Views: 1217 - Relationships: Is It A Form Of Indirect Revenge When Someone Always Criticises Others? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to think about what their friends are like, they may start to think about how supportive they are. These are then going to be the kind of people who are life-affirming, and it could then be said that that they have the right people in their life. Two Experiences On one ...
Views: 1149 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Have In Our Life Who Undermine Us? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can share their life with people who support them, they can also be in a different position. As a result of this, the people they are closest to could be the ones who hold them back. The Ideal When one has people around them are able to support them, their life is going to be ...
Views: 1203 - Intimacy: Why Do Some People Open Up To People Who Will Shame Them? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be in a position where they are around people who they can open up to, there is also the chance that this is not the case. When one can relate to the former, it could be how their life has been for as long as they can remember. Having said that, there is also the chance ...
Views: 1241 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Get in Touch With When We Want Something? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get in touch with someone they know it could be because they need something. However, it doesn’t mean that this will always be the case, as there could be times when they don’t need anything. Curious During these moments, one may want to find out about what they have been ...
Views: 1163 - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Keep People At A Distance? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to connect with others, and then there are others who are unable to do so. When one can do this, there is a strong chance that they are going to be used to having people in their life that they are close to. One on side this could mean that they will have ...
Views: 1218 - 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: 4645 - I Humiliated Myself in Front of My Ex Boyfriend! Steps to Take Now to Remedy This - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeIs there anything more mortifying than making a fool of yourself in front of the ex boyfriend you still love? If you've done it, you're likely going to say it's the worst thing that can possibly happen to a woman. It's not, not in the big picture of life, but it is awful in the moment and in the ...
Views: 5104 - How To Tell Your Ex You Miss Them - Use This Simple Method - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael UadialeShould you tell your ex boyfriend you miss him? You do so wouldn't the right thing be to express that to him? It will make him realize just how much he means to you and he'll want you back, right? Wrong! Telling your ex how much you truly miss him is actually an incredibly bad idea for several ...
Views: 6085 - How to Tell Your Ex Boyfriend You Still Love Him - A Fast Way To Get Your Ex Back! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael UadialeLove doesn't come along every day. Most women know this all too well, so when they do find a man they love, they will likely do everything in their power to hold onto him. Unfortunately, sometimes relationships end. However, those deep feelings of adoration can't simply disappear. If you are ...
Views: 863 - I Still Love My Ex Girlfriend But She's Moved On - Advice For Men Who Want Her Back - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael UadialeIf you and the woman you love aren't together anymore you are either feeling one of two things. You may be feeling as though the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders because the relationship was incredibly difficult and tense. On the other hand you may be saying to yourself I ...
Views: 10315(1 vote) - I Told My Ex I Miss Him And He Ignored Me - How to Make Him Notice You Again - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael UadialeAre you worried that your ex will never come back to you and you will never be able to get him back? Do you miss him and wish that you knew what to do to get him to change his mind? Do you dream of being held by him again and wish that this whole nightmare was over with and that he would just ...
Views: 4387 - What Does it Mean When a Guy Says He Wants to Take a Break? Do This Now to Keep Him! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeWhat does it mean when a guy says he wants to take a break? By far, this is the one question that women most often ask me about their boyfriends. It’s one of those very obscure things that men say that we can’t quite understand. We want to believe it means one thing. That’s because all of our ...
Views: 4415 - How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back Using Facebook - What To Post On Facebook To Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeYou’ve suffered through the break up and now you’re trying to put your heart back together. It’s hard, isn’t it? Emotions are fluid and constantly changing as you try to absorb that you and your boyfriend aren’t together anymore. The situation takes on an even more sombre tone if you haven’t ...
Views: 3904 - I Want Him Back! Tips to Make You More Desirable to Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael Uadiale“I want him back!” That’s the tune you seem to be singing these days, isn’t it? You and your guy have gone through a rough patch that ended in a break up. Now that the emotional dust has settled and you’ve had a chance to survey the damage to your heart, you’re ready to jump back into a ...
Views: 892 - Sons of Narcissistic Fathers - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Darlene LancerSons of narcissistic fathers are driven by lack of confidence. Raised by a self-centered, competitive, arrogant father, they feel like they can never measure up or be enough to garner their father’s approval. Their father may be absent or critical and controlling. He may belittle and shame his ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - The Hidden Sources of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomWe are attracted to people for many different reasons, some of them conscious, some unconscious. Some of the conscious reasons have to do with how the person looks, how they act, the sound of their voice, the sensation of their touch, and other sensory cues. These are things we can identify and ...
Views: 1185 - The Art of Friendship in Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomThere is an African saying goes like this: A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness ...
Views: 1191 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people can find that they can function whether they are with someone or if they are by themselves, there are others who are not in the same position. In this case, one can find that they struggle when they are not with someone. On the other side, one could find that they it is not ...
Views: 1184 - Relationships: Are You In A Relationship With Someone Who Is On The Rebound? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone starts a new relationship there is a strong chance that it will be their intention to be with someone who is available. In this case, one is in a position where they are ready to share their life with someone else. It could then be said that they have the right outlook, and it ...
Views: 1266 - How To Boost Your Libido Naturally - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Dayr RichFrom ancient wisdom to cutting edge science there are innumerable ways to boost our libidos naturally. Every culture throughout history has searched for, experimented with and embraced an amazing variety of ways to elevate our sexual drive and pleasure to greater and greater heights. Thousands ...
Views: 1410 - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Did you recommend not asking? - by Submitted on May 28, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read Age Differences in Dating I did date for about 3 years a woman about 4 years older than me. I love her still and we separated because one thing I felt was that she never wanted to open up about herself. The following comment caught my attention: ( I underlined and ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - 10 Factors That Promote Intimacy - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomEmotional intimacy is a foundational aspect of all great relationships. The word “intimacy” refers to the experience of being fully seen and comes from the Latin “intimus” meaning innermost. When we share this experience with another, we feel whole, complete, and at one with the world. Yet we ...
Views: 1310 - Dr. Romance on: Intuition or Inner knowing - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: When I met Richard , my husband, October 10, 1981, he was sitting outside, and the sun was glinting off his red hair, and my whole body and soul said "wow!" We married on May 9, 1982, and thirty-four years later, we’re still happy. It ...
Views: 2861 - Anxiety and Numbness - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Sheryl PaulI often receive a version of the following email: "Is indifference a sign of relationship anxiety? My partner and I haven't seen each other in two weeks and I feel nothing. I've shut down. I don't care if we split up. My partner even cheated on me and I felt nothing. I don't seem to care ...
Views: 1454 - Relationships: Do Some People Avoid Relationships In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to come across two people who want to be in a relationship, it would be easy for them to assume that they are both in the same position. On one level, it could be said that this is the case; however, if they were to look a little deeper, they might find that there is more to ...
Views: 1720 - 3 Secrets to Ever-Lasting Love - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Bere BlissenbachAs current divorce rates show, staying in love is not something we can take for granted. Despite this realization, modern society does not prepare couples well for making their relationship last. For instance, romantic movies typically end at the point where a lifelong relationship begins - ...
Views: 1369 - Relationships: Why Do Some People End Up With People Who Are Not Available When They Leave A Relationship? - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one starts a new relationship, it doesn’t mean they will end up with someone who is available. Instead, one may find that the person they are with is physically there but that could be as far as it goes. As a result of this, it won’t be possible for them to connect with them at a deeper ...
Views: 1628 - What's Really Going on When We Fall in Love - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Linda and Charlie Bloom"Lovers are those for whom no minute is like any other, people between whom nothing habitual takes place, just what is new, unprecedented, unexpected. In such connections there exists an almost unbearable happiness. When we understand our lives correctly, we can slowly grow into such happiness ...
Views: 1426 - Improve Your Sex Life With These 39 Magic Affirmations - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever utilized the power of positive affirmations? Some say you can reach any goal, including improving your sex life, with positive thinking. Though we believe some things are out of reach no matter what you do, positive affirmations can help you with what is within reach. ...
Views: 4586 - Relationships: Is Being Curious An Important Part Of Experiencing Intimacy? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go and see their doctor, there is a strong chance that they would be the point off focus. This is primarily due to the fact that one is likely to be there because they have a problem and the doctor is there to assist them with what is taking place. One way of looking at this ...
Views: 1589 - Relationships: Will The People That Someone Attracts Online Be Different To The People They Attract Offline? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to run out of food in the past, they would need to go shopping; however, in today’s world, this is no longer the case. The only thing that they need to do is to go online and to order what it is that they need. And depending on when they order what they need, it could be delivered ...
Views: 1605 - Dear Dr. Romance: Age-Gap in Gay Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Thank you for such a wonderfully positive article on "generation-gap" relationships. I just finished reading "What's Behind the Trend of Women Dating Younger Men?". Although I am in a gay-relationship, I read the article with ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Relationships: Is Empathy An Important Part Of Experiencing Intimacy? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one can have relationships with others that are deep, and on the other hand, they can have ones that are shallow. When it comes to the later, this could relate to the people they see at work or on the odd occasion, for instance. And when it comes to the former, it could relate ...
Views: 1537 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Blame Others When Their Relationships Come To An End? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a relationship, there is the chance that it will last until their life comes to an end (or until their partner passes on). There is also the chance that it won’t last this long, and this is due to a number of different factors. For one thing, people move around more than ...
Views: 1493 - Dear Dr. Romance: The constant problem has been broken trust - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, My girlfriend is 17 years older than me and we have been dating for over 2 years. The past year has had lots of fighting and has been very tough on both of us. We are currently taking a break, trying to work out our differences. The constant problem has been broken trust. I ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - Dr. Romance On: The Tennis Match: How to Balance the Power in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Tina TessinaCouples often come in to Dr. Romance's counseling office soon after they move in together, because they’re arguing about differences in design and life styles. Whose furniture to use, where to put it, who can use each room, or how to work out the division of labor. These squabbles are ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some People End Up Feeling Needy When They Get In Touch With Their Needs? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough having needs is part of being human, it doesn’t mean that everyone is in touch with them. There will be some people who are in touch with their needs, and there will be others who are not. Another Experience However, even if one is in touch with their needs, it doesn’t mean that ...
Views: 1603 - Relationships: Why Do Some People's Relationships Come To An End When They Start To Work On Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one’s life can be an expression of their true-self, and on the other hand, it can be an expression of their false-self. When it is an expression of the former, they are going to spend time with people who know they are. As a result of this, it will be possible for them to ...
Views: 1846 - 4 Exciting Ways to Keep the Spice in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Anica OaksLet's face it: being with someone for a long period of time can become boring. If you're trying desperately to keep the romance fires burning, you may want to try these four ways to spice up your relationship. 1. Shower Them with Love Letters Sometimes it's the simple things that mean the ...
Views: 1343 - Dear Dr. Romance: Am I Insane? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr Romance, I seek some understanding & hope that you will be able to help. I think that I don't know what love is & it has me in constant turmoil. I married when I was 23 yrs old & have 2 beautiful children. Regrettably, the marriage ended in divorce. I am ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - Dr. Romance on The Freedom of Maturity - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Tina Tessina"And then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged... You achieve a wonderful freedom. It is a positive thing." -- Doris Lessing Maturity or middle age means different things to different people, writes Dr. Romance, but for most, reaching a mature age means developing a new set of ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Relationships: Can Being Emotionally Disconnected Stop Someone From Having The Need To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience deeper connections with others, there are others who don’t. This means that the interactions that they do have with others will generally be surface level. One way of looking at this would be to say that they will be on the side of a swimming pool; ...
Views: 1625 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Attract People Who Are Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough relationships are based on give and take, it doesn’t mean that this is something always takes place. Instead, one can be in a position where the majority of their relationships are out of balance. As a result of this, one can find that they give far more than they receive, and this ...
Views: 1572 - Dr. Romance on Older Women Dating Younger Men - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance gets letters about older women dating younger men; which appears to be shocking to some people, but I don’t find it so unusual. Why would a younger man want to date an older woman? Who isn't attracted to success, smarts and experience? Young men ...
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