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- In Transition? The Dr. House Answer to: Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteOne of my favorite TV Shows is House, M.D., about a brutally honest brilliant, irreverent and controversial doctor who trusts no one. While devoid of any bedside manner, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving medical puzzles in order to save lives. The title role is masterfully played by ...
Views: 1480 - The Inner Mate: Key to Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from david quigleyPerhaps you are single and looking for a love relationship. You might be married and looking for a way to make your relationship work more smoothly for you. Or you might be enduring the heartache of a painful separation. If any of these situations sounds like yours, your Inner Mate could provide ...
Views: 1480(6 votes) - Tired of Being Bitter? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltWhen we are experiencing or recovering from divorce, remembering to find joy in everyday things during any season can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of ...
Views: 1480 - DATING & MATING: A New Paradigm - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Laurie LamsonA lot of people find themselves stuck in limiting 'old school' beliefs about love and relationships, perhaps with the nagging feeling 'is that all there is?' Many of us are seeking a new paradigm for our closest relationships as we shift into a new way of thinking and being. Old-School ...
Views: 1479 - Kindness and Discomfort, A How-to - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Jeff SandersMy stepfather Dick (not a pseudonym) is incredibly kind. He is so kind it often makes others around him uncomfortable. His kindness enervates a room and can trigger others to tease or to create an opposing position. He is regularly, persistently and unceasingly complimentary. He sees the ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Touch: The Original Healer - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Versandra KennebrewIt's hard to believe that 10-years ago I set out on a mission to touch the world. I had been a massage therapist for 4-years and had provided treatments for close to a thousand clients, but I wanted to do more to facilitate healing for my community. You see, I grew up in Detroit, an automobile ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - How To Finger A Woman Until She Orgasms: How To Finger A Girl - Best Way To Finger A Girl - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow To Finger A Woman Until She Orgasms: How To Finger A Girl - Best Way To Finger A Girl Yesterday I went around and asked 10 guys if they were interested to know how to finger a woman until she climaxes. And guess what - nine out of the ten guys guys said that they would absolutely love to ...
Views: 1474 - People Don’t Lose Weight On Diets Of Emotional Deprivation - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Mitchell MilchWe have finite energy stores to manage our lives. If we spend an inordinate amount of time planning our meals, cooking, eating and sadly, recovering from episodes of over indulgence, we may not have enough energy left for other matters of importance. Over dependence on one form of nurturance ...
Views: 1474 - Signs Your Relationship Is Over - Learn To Read The Signals - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaHave you noticed that your relationship is starting to lose its luster? Relationships are one of those facets of life that are considered essential. . If you want to know if your relationship is about to end then read on and find out the top signs a relationship is over. Signs a Relationship ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Seeing the Beloved in Everyone - Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Robyn Vogel(This article is the second one of a series on seeing the Beloved in Everyone). Do you have to BELIEVE that everyone you come across with is a potential life partner? Or best friend? Or lover, beloved in order for this practice to work? Well, YES. But also NO. In some way, this is a ...
Views: 1473 - Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1472 - Relationship Advice: What Is Needed For Deeper Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Richard Nicastro"I'm tired of feeling alone in my marriage." ~Christian, married three years Often times, when couples complain about a break down in communication or some other marital/relationship problem, part of their distress centers around feeling emotionally disconnected from each other. This lack of ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - 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: 1471 - My Ex Boyfriend Hasn't Called Me Yet! What to Do When Your Man Doesn't Call - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Patrick UadialeYour ex boyfriend hasn't called. You've waited and waited and waited and still no call from him at all. No text messages or emails either. It seems he's gone silent and with each day that passes you fear more and more it means that he's moved on and left you in the past. That's not necessarily ...
Views: 1470 - 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: 1469 - Understanding the meaning of intimacy in the context of lovemaking - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Justin HarigDo you know the real meaning of intimacy? For most men, this word means closeness. If your answer is closeness then you are thinking in right direction. But the closeness should be of minds and not bodies. Until you and your partner come close, you can’t make love. Or in other words, both the ...
Views: 1468 - Relationships: Can A Bad Relationship Cause Someone To Believe That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are in relationships that could be described as ‘functional’; there are others who are in relationships that could be described as ’dysfunctional’. And as a result of this, their experience on this planet is going to be radically different. One Experience ...
Views: 1468 - 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: 1467(1 vote) - Meet Six Needs and Bond for Life - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Meet Six Needs and Bond for Life Relationships make for a happy, fulfilling life or a miserable existence. So, why didn't our parents sit us down early on and teach us to do relationships well? If you think about ...
Views: 1467(5 votes) - Relationships: Do People Hurt Others On Purpose? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was asked to think about a time in their life where they have been hurt by someone, there is a strong chance that it won’t be long until someone comes to mind. And while this might cause them to think about a certain event; they might think about a number of things that took place. The ...
Views: 1467 - Relationships: Is Being Able To Grieve An Important Part Of Being Able To Receive Love? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone spends their time around people who have an open-heart, they are likely to appreciate being around them. Whereas, if they were to spend their time around people who were the complete opposite; there is the chance that they will feel uncomfortable. This is because when people ...
Views: 1467 - Relationships: Is Grieving Our Unmet Childhood Needs An Important Part of Attracting People Who Are Available? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have the desire to attract someone who is available, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. One could find it more or less impossible for attract someone who is available. When someone is available, it is going to mean that they are not only physically and ...
Views: 1467 - Treat Problem, Not Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Treat Problem, Not Symptoms Q: I am in desperate need of some advice. I feel that my marriage is going downhill fast and I want to save it. Let me tell you the story. A couple of years ago, I accidentally found ...
Views: 1465(4 votes) - Keys to a Happy Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Tina TessinaEveryone wants the best relationship they can have. The markers of a happy relationship are: Cooperation/partnership, mutuality, laughter and affection. Whether you’re in a relationship now or hoping to be, these keys will help you create a more loving and happier partnership. ...
Views: 1464 - 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: 1464(1 vote) - *** Are You Running from Intimacy? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Richard NicastroIntimacy is the hallmark of a healthy marriage or relationship. But there may be powerful, unconscious forces at work that prevent you from developing a deep and meaningful connection with your partner. Many couples seek out marriage help, relationship advice and/or couples counseling because of ...
Views: 1462(3 votes) - Are You Stuck in an Unsatisfying Intimate Relationship? Here are 3 Routes for you to Consider - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Doron GilThe increasing number of separations and divorce is an indication that many are not satisfied with their relationships. Yet, those who stay in an unsatisfying relationship might have reasons for doing so. Whatever the reasons are, there are at least 3 routes to making a change. Reasons for ...
Views: 1462 - Slow Down, Cowboy! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHow can one overcome premature ejaculation? When is faster not necessarily better? That’s right – when we are talking about premature ejaculation or ‘PE’. PE is also known as ‘early ejaculation’ or ‘eager ejaculation’. This occurs when a man ejaculates quicker or earlier than desired. It is ...
Views: 1462 - The Power of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jayne MorrisLove is the energy of all creation and we came into the world positively filled with it. The essence of who we are is love, and us such we were all born with an innate ability to experience unconditional love within us and around us. As children however, many of us actually unlearned how to ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - The Right Way to Love - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaThere’s a pervasive myth in our society that there is a right and a wrong way to love. However, there’s not much clarity about what the right might be. We all have difficulty with relationships and difficulty with love. Therefore, we’re liable to draw the uncomfortable ...
Views: 1462 - Naked, the Only Way to Be In Love - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Naked, the Only Way to Be In Love I launched this column 10 years ago as "Naked Relationships" to help you experience the ultimate in authentic, loving relationships -- something I had yet to get my arms ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Are Some Men Only Interested In Women Who Need To Be Saved? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a man and a woman are together, and they are both in touch with their power, there will be no need for one of them to try to rescue the other. They will both have boundaries and they won’t be carrying too much baggage. So, instead of seeing each other as competitors; they will be able ...
Views: 1461 - Speaking an Emotional Language - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Allan HardmanA new client called to tell me that she and her husband had a big fight because he wouldn’t listen to her share her feelings. He said he was tired of being made wrong; and all she wanted to do was tell him how she felt. She asked me, in a very discouraged tone; “How can I get him to just listen ...
Views: 1461(4 votes) - Promiscuity is Spiritual - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMyths abound surrounding the topics of sex, promiscuity, and spirituality. Consider this anonymous feedback we received from "Emily": "So two guys who obviously aren't into commitment write about what a less-than-desirable ideal sexual commitment is, with no thought of feeding the kids. How ...
Views: 1460 - Relationships: Does A Woman Lack Self-Awareness If She Believes That All Men Are The Same? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some women in today’s world who believe that all men are the same, and it could be said that this is nothing new. It might not be inaccurate to say that this is how it has always been, but it has certainly been this way for a little while. However, what is different nowadays is ...
Views: 1459 - Barriers to Intimacy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sylvia FlanaganBarriers of intimacy ultimately mean breakdown in communication. This breakdown usually manifests in one of two ways – blame/criticism or shutdown/withdrawal. Intimacy doesn’t always feel good and it sometimes includes wrestling with issues and a struggle. But, if done properly, and with ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - How Self-Hypnosis Training Can Make Positive Change (a lot) easier - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Mandy BassAre you aware that most of our "beliefs" are formed long before we have the ability to use critical thinking? Young children are introduced to ideas and opinions long before their brains can distinguish whether those concepts are accurate, valid, credible, healthy, and so on. This is why so ...
Views: 1456 - The Art of Science and Love - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Daniela RoherMany people have been studying and discussing the mysteries, the pains and the joys of love as long as humans learned to communicate with each other. With the discovery or reading and writing, personal experiences, as well as emotional and logical theories about love were left by earlier ...
Views: 1455 - Messages of Intimacy - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.We all need intimacy. We all have different ways we receive and give intimate messages. It should be easy, as intimacy is natural and we are born needing to be intimate and close. What is challenging is that we might know what we want, but not how to get it. We may know how to give, but not to ...
Views: 1454 - Our Most Cherished Myths About Love - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeIn working with thousands of couples over the years, I have found certain themes to emerge again and again. Three of the most frequent themes are really myths about the nature of loving. As myths, they can be very destructive to intimacy. They lead to a misguided effort to create the illusion of ...
Views: 1454 - Breathe Life Into Your Wish List - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jan DeniseBreathe Life Into Your Wish List If you want to order the cheapest thing on the menu or take a budget vacation, go ahead; but don’t resort to practical wishes. What do you really want for Christmas? Now, tell him, tell everybody. Don’t depend on anybody else to deliver it, though. I ...
Views: 1452 - Give Him a Clean Slate for Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Jan DeniseGive Him a Clean Slate for Christmas By Jan Denise Trying to decide between a beach getaway and a stocking full of coal for your sweetheart? Why not give him a clean slate, instead? Wipe away the black marks and start fresh, aiming—once again—for perfect love. Only this time, do it with ...
Views: 1452 - Dear Dr. Romance: Our sex life has been very bad - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance My husband of almost 9 years just told me about 2 months ago that he is in love with someone else. About 5 years ago I caught him cheating on me with this girl and he told me that it was over and it was just for the sex. Then 2 years later I found out that he was ...
Views: 1449 - Life Well Lived - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Anita JeffersonI coincidentally read the spine of the Reader’s Digest (large print mind you) for the first time at the same time I was recalling how fantastic my life is and noticed the tagline for the magazine “Life Well Shared.” What an awesome way to mark our purpose in life – to share and share well. My ...
Views: 1449 - Could I be more joyous!? Could you? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Tambra HarckCould I be more joyous!? Could you? I hope your answer, like mine, is, “Yes! I could have more Joy in my life!” You see, I know that there is no “cap” on joy, except as we put there for ourselves. Raising that “cap” or set-point is possible. When you do it, each time you do it, it is ...
Views: 1447(4 votes) - Vibrators Are The Surest Way To Your Valentine's Heart - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jane DoeValentine's Day is the annual affair that sends everyone scrambling to find the one token that represents their love. Most are desperate to make their partners happy on this special day and will try not to leave room for disappointment. If you want to be one of those lucky few, consider ...
Views: 1442 - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from William FetterDependence This week's message is about relationships in the deepest sense. As a very independent, stubborn, and don't-try-to-control-me type person, it's been hard for me to face up to the many many times I needed to depend on others. Yet when I have, there's been a softening inside, a ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - How to Win A Heart: Show Up Naked - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"If you really do want to be an actor who can satisfy himself and his audience, you need to be vulnerable. You must reach the emotional and intellectual level of ability where you can go out stark naked, emotionally, in front of an audience." - Jack Lemmon, Actor Jack Lemmon was one of the ...
Views: 1440 - Fast Facts for Married Guys: What You've Gotta Know About Turning Her On Outside the Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Eric KuhlSex may not make the world go ‘round, but it can certainly play a part in sustaining a marriage. So can letting your wife know that you cherish and care about her outside the bedroom. This article will give you several clues of what you could do to become the ideal husband, and relay to your ...
Views: 1439 - Getting Started: "Ready, Set, Talk!" - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy FergusonSometimes couples wish they felt more emotionally close to their spouses. You may feel taken for granted and might even recognize that you take your spouse for granted. One or both of you might be daydreaming about dedicating some time and energy to restoring that eroding emotional connection. ...
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