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- Will My Ex Come Back?-Find Out Here - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Mika MaddelaA lot of people have already been in this situation. Their partner ends the relationship and they finds themselves asking "Willy my ex come back?". If you take some time to think about the situation longer though, you'll find that there are some things that could do wonders for your ...
Views: 1648 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want my wife to be my lover - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I wanted to get someone else's take on what is going on in my marriage right now. My problem is that right now my wife and I do not have sex all that often, we average about once every month and half to two months. I have tried talking to my wife about this subject before ...
Views: 2174 - Getting Your Ex Back Once Again - Is It Truly Attainable? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Jessica FreirImmediately after a breakup, you may be frequently left with loads of important questions about your relationship that you possibly cannot understand. Nevertheless, that really doesn't mean that getting your romance back is not likely, and so you certainly shouldn't stop trying! Too often men ...
Views: 1011 - Respectful Talk, Negotiation and Compromise - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationship Talk. Just as there’s no crying in baseball, there’s no arguing in committed relationships. Yes, there’s disagreement because we’re all different. Yes, there’s discussion if our views are different. But, within the discussion there’s respect. Then, ...
Views: 1918 - Beware: The “I”s of Intimacy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Gail KlineThe “I” s of intimacy (a.k.a interruptions) abundantly threaten relationships on a regular basis. Naturally occurring “I”s can’t be avoided no matter how much an individual or couple may try. Such is life. Many “I”s are obvious to all parties involved while some remain hidden to self as well ...
Views: 1201 - Projection as Protection - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Sheryl PaulI’ve been thinking a lot about projection lately, especially since many of my engaged and newlywed clients have been perseverating on the thought, “I don’t love him/her.” This is such an important and complex topic that I’ve written about it several times, but let me say it more clearly here: ...
Views: 1538 - When Lower Libido is a Symptom Not The Problem - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Phil MéthotSometimes what seems like libido dysfunction is simply the lack of desire to get close to the person that you have become distant to. If your relationship is mutually empowering, and you feed each others' sense of self, than physical desireis usually not too far away. But... if the feeling of ...
Views: 1402 - The Top 10 Reasons to Leave Your Partner (According to Fear) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Sheryl PaulFear’s entire mission in life is to keep you safe from the risk of loving. It sees love as a dangerous cesspool where the invisible sea creatures lurk beneath the dark surface, waiting to snatch you into their murky waters. Fear believes that if you risk your heart through committed loving you ...
Views: 4446 - Does Your Diet Affect Your Sex Life? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Allura JoyOur diet affects everything; our energy level, body composition, strength, endurance, stamina, mental cognition, body odor, mood, sex drive, sleeping habits and overall vitality. The health and wellbeing of every living creature on earth significantly depends on their diet and the quality of all ...
Views: 2958(2 votes) - How Feminism Harms Women - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Kara OhHow Feminism Harms Women by relationship author Kara OhI got a note from a woman who said she’s a Feminist and not interested in what I teach about how to have a deeply loving relationship with a good man. But she was searching for help in the relationship arena, which tells me it’s not going ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - How to Date Chinese Women and Use Chinese Dating Etiquette to Your Advantage! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Sam ReevesWhen dating Chinese women there are some kinds of Chinese dating etiquette you should probably be aware of and follow. You don't want to make one embarrassing mistake that will make her think twice about dating you again. I've found since my time living in China the rules of dating etiquette are ...
Views: 9982 - Receiving - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary Fitzpatrick"And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth" Raymong Carver Many of us were told as children, some of us relentlessly, about the primacy of giving. Yes, it is very important to give of ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - Is It Male Midlife Crisis? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kara OhMost men don’t want to admit they might be going through midlife crisis. When a man does, it’s meaningful. I wrote a book on the topic, and right before I was ready to publish it, my computers were stolen and that book as well. I need to write it again, but first, because I have so many women ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - Unhappy marriage SOS: how to kill the boredom and resurrect your marriage - by When your spouse looks to you as if he or she is part of the furniture, you know it’s time to take action. Boredom in a marriage is not a problem to be taken lightly. If left unaddressed, it can certainly lead to a very unhappy marriage. I strongly believe that it is more a problem of not ...
Views: 2330 - Learning the Language Without Cost - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from rongfat chettThere are so many people are eager to learn Arabic language because it is very useful in the modern times. Most people choose the way fo learning online to learn this language, because it is so convenient than other learning methods. There are many websites online can provide free Arabic ...
Views: 2826 - How To Tell When A Relationship Is Over - The Ultimate Guide - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIs your relationship suffering more then ever lately? It's horribly frightening and daunting when your relationship is struggling for survival. If you want to know common signs a relationship is over in several different scenarios, please keep reading. How to tell when a relationship is over ...
Views: 1236 - How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Want You Back-3 Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you trying to get your ex to listen or respond after you've text messaged him, sent him an email, and even tried to visit him at work? If so, you're probably frustrated right now and want to know how to make your ex boyfriend want you back. Break ups are difficult to deal with, but if you ...
Views: 3769 - A Different View on Trauma - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Carolin HauserIn 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: 1379 - A Woman's Way to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Carolin HauserI have two small children, a husband, a household and my work. I do want to connect with Source (or whatever you call that higher part that governs the Universe) and I do want to be the best I can be. I do want to be enlightened. Many spiritual teachers suggest that a true state of divine ...
Views: 1275 - Inner Child Healing - How to begin - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Robert Burney"Recovery involves bringing to consciousness those beliefs and attitudes in our subconscious that are causing our dysfunctional reactions so that we can reprogram our ego defenses to allow us to live a healthy, fulfilling life instead of just surviving. So that we can own our power to make ...
Views: 3296(1 vote) - Signs He Wants To Break Up With You – Do These Sound Familiar? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Mika MaddelaSo maybe your relationship with your boyfriend is currently in trouble. Has he been acting standoffish lately? Perhaps, he doesn't look at you the same way anymore. Or maybe you just feel him distancing away from you. Either way, I know that you are scared. In this article, we'll talk about ...
Views: 3112 - Discover the Biggest Contributing Factor to Failing Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Mika MaddelaRemember the good old days when you and your partner used to laugh and play together? Do those days seem gone now? Perhaps you and your partner are hitting a rough patch in your relationship. When the possibility of losing someone we care about arises, it can be absolutely frightening. What ...
Views: 1335 - What are "we" waiting for? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Suzanne ToroMany of ''US" have been traversing through expansion, contraction, purging, refining and feel at times that we are jumping from cliffs or being pushed off them...This has been a period where we are being asked to realign with "self". Many of ''US'' are traversing through old stories, beliefs and ...
Views: 2020(1 vote) - What Are the Payoffs & Costs of Who You Are Being? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Rachel GrantRecently I wrote about the many false beliefs that we have and how these shape our expectations which then set us out to prove particular things about ourselves, others, relationships, the world. I want to now take a look at how we are showing up in the world as a result. We’re going to call ...
Views: 1780 - The Simplicity of Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from David SamuelSearching for the meaning of life, ultimate reality? Thinking of going into a monastery because life is too tough? What do you think the right path to truth may be? There must be some special, mystical, hidden secret teaching or school out there that will bring you to liberation of the ...
Views: 1084 - Though I'm Doing Everything Right, Why Is My Relationship Falling Apart? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIt can be very annoying when your relationship continues to struggle though you're doing everything right. What can you do to rescue your relationship when everything appears to fail despite your best efforts? These are some common questions I often get: Q: Despite my constant effort to do ...
Views: 1399 - Is Social Technology Helping or Hurting Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Laurel FayThis 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: 1346 - How To Get Your Partner To Open Up - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Laurel FaySometimes it seems as if communicating effectively with one’s partner is an impossible task – overshadowed only by their ability (or lack thereof) to communicate with us. What gets in the way? Why is it so hard to talk to the one you love and be really, deeply understood? That’s what we all ...
Views: 1305(3 votes) - Hope For Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Diana Weiss-WisdomHope for Marriage This summer we held our first Keeping Love Alive Marriage Retreat at The Cottage Clinic. It was one of the best experiences of my life. The experiential two and ½ day workshop was based on the best selling book, ‘Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love,’ ...
Views: 1087 - Hope For Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Diana Weiss-WisdomHope for Marriage This summer we held our first Keeping Love Alive Marriage Retreat at The Cottage Clinic. It was one of the best experiences of my life. The experiential two and ½ day workshop was based on the best selling book, ‘Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love,’ ...
Views: 1185 - What To Do When Talking To Your Ex Girlfriend Again? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaPerhaps it has been a while since you broke up with girlfriend. Nevertheless, some time has passed and the raw emotions has subsided and now, the two of you can talk again. How can you start talking again to your ex girlfriend without it being awkward? Well, if you haven't even established ...
Views: 10357 - Do You Know the Difference Between Boundaries and Walls? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Judy WidenerMy growing-up experience was common in our society. I learned to put up walls as the only way to keep others from taking too much from me too often. The implication is that I can’t trust you, so I have to protect myself from you. The downside is, walls keep everyone out all the time. The ...
Views: 6410 - See and Celebrate What's Real - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jan DeniseSee & Celebrate What’s Real by Jan Denise You’re gritting your teeth and talking under your breath again, wondering if he deliberately provokes you … and if he waits until people are watching to do it. It’s no coincidence that he’s more irritating when you’re the center of attention. ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - What Must I Do If I Want My Ex To Want Me Back? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIf 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: 1357 - Easy Steps To Win Back A Girl - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Mika MaddelaHey there buddy! Did your girlfriend just leave you? I'm sorry for that. I know it's very hard for a guy to go through break up. But what if you don't want the relationship to end? Try out these three simple steps of how to win back a girl. What you should be doing first is working to improve ...
Views: 767 - Are You Avoiding Confrontation? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerI think there’s a trend … a trend toward avoiding confrontation. All the time. At all costs. No matter what’s at stake. And it’s starting to concern me! It’s not that confrontation is a good thing – too much of it, and life gets very tense. But it’s important that, when the situation ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Sulking - An expert Guide - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Richard ColeThis article takes a light-hearted look at what it takes to be an expert sulker. The first step out of sulking is to gain awareness of what it is to sulk. The remainder of article describes an alternative to sulking. Sulking is a primitive way to deal to feelings of being hurt. We all ...
Views: 12103 - Top Methods To Save A Failing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIs your relationship slowly losing its luster? Relationships are very important parts of our lives and the mere thought of losing someone we care about, it's normal to panic. Not only that but we start to lose interest in both work and school. If you want to find out how to save a failing ...
Views: 1530 - Did You Know That It is Integration That You Are After? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Carolin HauserIf you are anything like me, you probably have done a lot of “healing” work on your self. A few years ago, I was introduced to the concept of “integration”. I was invited to think in terms of integration instead of in terms of healing. It made a lot of sense to me, and brought profound ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - Stop Shooting the Messenger - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Carolin HauserYou might have heard somebody tell you recently: “Don’t shoot the messenger”. The sentence has become kind of a catch phrase, but what does it really mean? In short, it means that you shouldn’t react. That when something is “triggering” you, upsetting you, you shouldn’t act out or lose ...
Views: 1332 - Love or Lust at First Sight - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Stella SinglesIntimacy and Dating Advice 101: In our modern society there is a great disconnect in the dating world. What is it? Its how men and women view love, and lust. This is important for many reasons, but none more important than communication. It is plain and simple, communicate better and your ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Learning to Last Longer: Relax. The Journey is its Own Reward. - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Benny GilbetPremature ejaculation affects not only you but your partner as well. Feelings of anger and resentment can arise from continued unsatisfying sexual encounters. The good news is that this does not have to be a permanent problem. Read on and learn what you (and your partner) can do to improve your ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - Feng Shui Tips for Love by Laura Cerrano - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Laura CerranoFeng Shui Tips for Love by Laura Cerrano Feng Shui is a lifestyle that can be incorporated into your daily routine, even if you only choose certain components. Feng Shui can be incorporated into all that you do in life, including calling in love. Before this process starts, understand the ...
Views: 2064 - What Can Couples Counseling Do for you...Part One - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Daniela RoherMany couples who experience relational problems at some point may consider the option of couples counseling. They often do so when they get so frustrated and stymied by what is happening to them that they do not know what else to do. So, unfortunately, therapy becomes the last option for a lot ...
Views: 1151 - Is Sex Sinful? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Janelle AlexHundreds of thousands, more than likely millions, of people have grown up being taught that sex is a sin. It is considered dirty and should only be done to produce new life, and even then it should be done quickly and with extreme secrecy. In some ancient societies, if a woman was raped within ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Repair A Relationship That Will Surely Work - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIf your relationship is teetering on the edge of disaster then it this might be the best time for you to find ways to repair a relationship and get it back on track again. Leave it Alone Although it seems unlikely, this is actually one of the top ways to repair a relationship. If both of ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Is Texting Your Ex Girlfiend Effective In Getting Her Back? Learn More Here - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDid your girlfriend recently decided to end your relationship? Being left by someone you love is a very traumatic experience. It isn't really surprising if you want your ex back with you. You must have already texted or called her a few times with absolutely no response. If this is your ...
Views: 2497 - 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: 1453(1 vote) - Nobody "Out There" Will Come and Save You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Carolin HauserIn my “toilet moment”,the moment that was my wake up call, I realized I wasn’t very far from death. I also realized that, up to that moment, I believed that someone “out there”, the therapists, the doctors and the healers were the experts. I had been hoping, praying even begging that one of ...
Views: 1217 - Love is a Many Scary Thing - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Judy WidenerAs human beings, one of our primary needs is to cultivate healthy self-love. But at the same time, we have a strong drive to connect with others. Relating and loving are innate. The more people we have who love us, the more secure we feel, and the sweeter our lives are. The pleasures we ...
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