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Often we’re so blinded by our emotions that we can’t decipher the true purpose of a relationship. Deep attachment can force us to stay in a relationship that was meant to end a long time ago. On the other hand, our stubborn will and uncompromising ego can make us leave a person who might be our ... Views: 1398
Let'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: 1395
In the Western World, trauma is mostly seen as psychological impact but there is actually a different view on trauma that not many people do not know about or understand.
One of the most common approaches to healing trauma is to have someone to talk to so that you can be heard and feel ... Views: 1395
While one can have the need to experience relationships that are fulfilling and life affirming, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. Instead, one can end up in relationships that are not only unfulfilling, they could also be extremely abusive.
And if this was an area of life that ... Views: 1395
Notes to Myself
I report to you from within the void. I've been residing here since perhaps June or so. It has been a very sacred space but outgoing communication has been stunted. I can't seem to string a group of words together to form a sentence or complete a thought, so please bear with ... Views: 1394
Whether it is appreciating the beauty of the sun rising in the morning, admiring the innocence of a newborn child, acknowledging the joy of spending quality time with friends or the intimacy of making love to your partner – pleasure in it’s many forms is one of the most important things for us ... Views: 1393
Aloha!
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: 1392
If 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: 1391
Tony wrote and asked men a question... what should men put first his work or his woman? Well I'm now writing to the girls....
So if you are a woman in a relationship or a woman thinking about being in a relationship here's what you need to know!
A man, and by that I mean a real man, will find ... Views: 1391
People seek marriage counseling because they need help or are in pain. In any given couple, there is usually one who is more interested in counseling than the other. With a list of complaints, each partner usually feels compelled to make his/her case to the counselor about their spouse being ... Views: 1390
My Husband Says He Has No Feelings For Me: I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me
Does it seem like your marriage is losing its spark? Maybe it feels like the love isn't there anymore. This happens to the best of marriages, and it is also very easy to fix. Below, you will find some helpful tips ... Views: 1389
Sex does not magically happen. You are stymied by a lack of time and energy and having kids have only caused sex from being erratic to the point of non-existent. You love your spouse and want to keep an intimate connection. However life gets in the way. Sex has turned into a dull routine and you ... Views: 1388
My 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: 1387
After one has met someone for the first time, they may find that they continue to show a lot of interest in them. And there is also the chance that they behaved in this way before they even met them.
Another Option
If this was the case, it is likely to show that they met them on an online ... Views: 1385
It is in your best interest to know that men find great enjoyment and pleasure in women. Every man want a woman that brings him great enjoyment, a feeling of happiness, delight or satisfaction. The truth is that every man see better than he can think.
No matter how you look at it, every ... Views: 1383
Meaning of Love in Bible
The English word "love" has many different meanings and implications. It is commonly interpreted in the terms of affection, benevolence, passion, strong liking, romance, intimacy and sexual or physical attraction.
Biblical implication of the true meaning of love is ... Views: 1381
Do an Amazon search on "self-improvement" or "self-help" and you'll get a long list of books to choose from (including my book Frequent Foreplay Miles, Your Ticket to Total Intimacy). There are books on how to have better communication, better sex, more intimacy, fair fights, more fun, less ... Views: 1381
Your partner has said or done something that really makes you furious. You are outraged. You are hurt to the core. You cannot believe it! If your partner cared for you, they would never have behaved in such a way.
The person you have just started to date does not return your call in a ... Views: 1378
If you're going through a tough breakup, one thing you want more than anything could be to have your ex want you back. Our relationships are among the most significant things in our lives and when we lose someone treasured, it's only usual to have a hurting reaction. But if you're puzzled by the ... Views: 1378
Lasagna, the earth's crust, and people;what do they have in common?
They're all made of layers.
Our layers are certainly more complicated than pasta and cheese, and very different from the planet's natural stratifications, but as thinking, feeling humans, we're complex, layered individuals. ... Views: 1376
Relationships are the one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of our life. There are types of personal development that we are unable to do unless we are in relationship and there are ways that relationships push us to do work that we would not be otherwise motivated to do.
One of ... Views: 1376
I have given many talks on the topic of soulmates and the first question people typically ask me is, ‘what is a soulmate?’ My answer is that soulmates are two people who are deeply in love with each other and are happy together on all levels – emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and ... Views: 1376
What Is Imago Relationship Therapy?
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) was developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD. Imago states that we are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, we are healed in relationship. Imago Relationship Therapy provides the ... Views: 1376
Ever been turned on by your partner vacuuming the floor, washing the dishes, or cleaning the bathroom?
It might sound obscure, but studies have revealed that seeing men perform household chores like these is a turn-on for most women.
And it doesn’t just apply to housework.
Studies by ... Views: 1375
If you do for others and neglect your own needs, you are not nurturing yourself and you are not aligned with your true self. Often people are told they are selfish if they think of themselves and and put their needs before others, but really we strengthen ourselves when we listen to our own ... Views: 1374
Last week my wife, Pam, told me she had a surprise for me on Thursday and Friday. I didn't think much about it and marked those two days off. Pam has a history of planning fun little overnight trips for us, so I assumed that must be the case.
We got up as usual Thursday morning and went to ... Views: 1374
Having been born in the 60s, I grew up during the time when women were rebelling against their traditional roles.They went to work, got divorced, called for equality and marched for the ERA.
With deep gratitude, I celebrate all of those women who forged the path before me, who brought me to ... Views: 1374
How To Have More Sex With Your Wife - How To Get My Wife Sexually Active - Tips To Get Her In The Mood More Often
There comes a time in all marriages when sex becomes non-existent and you are living through this difficult time, right now. Your wife just doesn't have the same passion and ... Views: 1373
What is it with Americans and sex? We appear to crave it, are fascinated by it and simultaneously fear it with every fiber of our being. We use it in advertising to sell everything from automobiles to zucchini, yet often prohibit our children from learning about it, our teachers from teaching ... Views: 1372
There is a survey in the USA that says, nearly 20 million couples these days are not being physically intimate with their spouse. Experts have found out that these couples only engages in sexual intimacy about not more than ten times a year. If you can relate to this problem and you want to ... Views: 1371
Emotional 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: 1369
Empathic means being able to understand and share the feelings of another.
Can you talk to your loved one about your feelings, hopes, goals and dreams? Does he (or she) listen and respond empathically? If he does, wow! But if he doesn’t, don’t necessarily rule him out. Many men, and some ... Views: 1369
How To Improve Sexual Foreplay - How To Do Good Foreplay
Who else wants to learn how to improve your foreplay skills, and in a hurry? Did you know that the phenomenal art of fabulous foreplay is just about the quickest way to make a woman wild with passion...and in a hurry? It's true, and the ... Views: 1368
Not everyone realizes they have relationship needs (emotional and physical needs that you expect your spouse/partner to meet). This is especially the case for older couples I work with who were raised in a generation where the phrases, "emotional needs" "emotional intimacy" and "need for ... Views: 1368
When asked what ‘boudoir photography’ is, it isn’t complicated to work out. We all understand what a ‘boudoir’ is – a lady’s dressing room or bedroom, and photography goes without saying. Essentially it is a style of photography which shares many similarities with glamour photography, but are ... Views: 1368
Have you ever related to your spouse/partner in a totally non-defensive, emotionally open way?
If you have, in that moment you and your spouse/partner were vulnerable and receptive to each other’s emotional needs/experiences. To do this, you were able to free yourself from the emotional ... Views: 1366
When a woman sees her husband is touched with tenderness toward her from Scripture and that he prays for God's blessing on their marriage, her heart is touched and she may even weep with love for God and him. This could be a secret wish or unidentified need of half the world's ... Views: 1366
There are times when it's helpful to use compare and contrast thinking. For example, fifth-grade Social Studies. Remember when Mrs. Dogoody assigned the paper: "Compare and Contrast Ancient Roman and Ancient Greek Civilizations"? (I do; I still have the occasional nightmare about that one.) The ... Views: 1365
Commitment is an Ongoing Choice
He’s snuggling up to you as though nothing’s wrong, but you don’t even want to be there. How did you end up married to this guy anyway? Right now it seems like any one of three suitors would have been a better option … and you’re still counting.
The ... Views: 1365
INTRODUCTION
It isn’t easy to change habits. But when it comes to intimate relationships, sticking-on to your habits is a sure way to fail. When you understand your habits, realize the damage they cause to your relationships and make the necessary effort to change them, you increase your ... Views: 1364
Many who fail in their relationships don’t take the time to develop their Self-Awareness and understand the reasons for their failure. Why don’t they?
Many think they know themselves well enough to be able to cultivate and maintain a “good” relationship (whatever they mean by “good”). ... Views: 1364
Dear Dr. Romance:
I have read your article "Fair Fight Guidlines" and it is impressive. I like to ask your advise for the following situation:
I have married for 20 years and three beautifull children. My wife whom I love the most, uses power struggle tactics: guilt and ... Views: 1363
This is a topic close to my heart, as I am married to a techie geek. I'm not insulting him - he would probably take it as a compliment, actually. And well he should. Were it not for my husband's tech prowess, I'd still be rolling paper into our old dot-matrix printer and trying to figure out the ... Views: 1362
Many people ask me, “How will I know if I'm in love?” Answer: Anyone who's in love usually knows it; the real question should be are we mutually in love, or am I wasting my time? If you want to be secure in your primary relationship, knowing how to create mutuality and work together ... Views: 1362
Everybody is health conscious these days and take care of themselves by eating right, exercising and doing the right things so that obesity does not affect them. Being slim and healthy is not just for the sake of good appearance but it keeps a lot of ailments away like cardiovascular diseases, ... Views: 1362
Do something different this Valentine, something extra special for and with your beloved partner. What could you do to create an ‘out-of-this-world’ love experience that would make your partner’s heart melt and feel extra loved and taken care of?
Here is what you want to do:
Prepare YOUR ... Views: 1359
Dear Friend, the first step toward creating a close relationship is to recognize and honor the part of us that doesn’t want it, and find out why it feels that way.
One side is looking for merging and closeness, while the other side is looking for individuality, independence, freedom of ... Views: 1358
In today’s world, someone can have the need to find out about what another person’s political views are before they are willing to take things further. Whether they are left leaning or right leaning will make a big difference.
However, if someone is using an online dating app, they might not ... Views: 1357
It's a funny thing....for me, at least. Whenever I feel a bit turned around or completely lost in the dark invariably a powerful piece of wisdom comes to me in the form of a rock and roll lyric. I believe poetry, lyrics in its musical form, is the highest expression of the divine human spirit. ... Views: 1357
How 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: 1357