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- Top 10 Ways to Make Powerful Requests - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupAccording to some experts there are only two ways to create in the world: making promises and making requests. Here are the Top 10 Ways to make those requests powerful ones. 1. Make them. Making requests is a major source of power and some people need to start by simply making them. Make ...
Views: 1526 - See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 See What Lurks Beyond Your Own Drama Is there somebody who always leaves you feeling better than he found you? I used to live next door to such a person. Whenever I ran into Bob, whether it was for 20 seconds or 20 ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Can You Walk the Six Steps for Your Marriage Counseling Journey? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamThe Six Steps of ‘Save Your Relationship’ Marriage Counseling Guide Six steps of my Marriage Counseling processes are reviewed; the various qualities of being a marriage counselor, a psychologist, a life coach and a relationship advice provider are outlined. Step # 1: I ask to speak loud ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - How to Attract Romance with Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dainaz S ILLAVA? Aren’t we all grateful today we have social media where we can all connect like never before in our human history. Isn’t it exciting that from the comfort of your home you can make a friend or find your true romance and love? ? We are living today in remarkable times, and I wake up every ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - Peyronie's Disease Treatment That Actually Works - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Paul RodgersIf you suffer from painful erections and are having difficulty during intercourse you may suffer from Peyronie's disease. Fortunately Peyronie's treatment can be treated. You main goal of treatment for Peyronie's disease is probably to keep yourself sexually active. Peyronie's Disease, also ...
Views: 5291(1 vote) - Taking A Female Libido Booster - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Paul RodgersAs in the case of men, a woman's decline in her sex drive could originate from different physical and psychological causes. These causes include birth control and anti-depressant side effects, weight gain, and even anemia, which a woman is prone to because of iron loss during her menstrual ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - A Healthy Attitude Towards Sex - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from S RileyHaving a healthy attitude towards lovemaking makes all the difference to the experience. You can be in exactly the same lovemaking position as someone else but ultimately it’s the mind that creates the experience. If the mind is saying: ‘I wish this would finish’, you may have some sort of ...
Views: 5493(1 vote) - Emotional Cleansing: The Need to Vent - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Isabel KirkCleansing, detoxifying diets, exercising… what else do we do to purify or clean our bodies? It is somewhat common to hear people say that they are engaged in one of these practices to clean themselves from toxins and other harmful elements. They usually express to feel more energized and ...
Views: 5541 - Emotional Arguments and Explosions - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Donald WallachI’ve been working with a lot of couples over the years. One of the most common concerns they bring up are arguments that get too aggressive. Spouses end up getting emotionally hurt, upset and angry. While conflicts are a given in relationships, you can dramatically improve how you argue and ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Release the Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Julie FarhaWe are so intense about our relationships that it sometimes feels like we’re in a pressure cooker! Here are a few suggestions to release the pressure, remember what is real and enjoy your relationships more. • Have more fun. Go for a drive. Take a walk or a hike. Cook a meal together. Watch ...
Views: 1305(3 votes) - Marriage & Intimacy: Discover Erotic Massage and the Amazing Benefits to Long Term Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Maya SilvermanPeople who have been married for many years often find their sexual lives becoming stale and predictable. The business of life, children and careers can interfere with maintaining a close bond and the deep understanding and intimacy we all long to share with another person can slip through our ...
Views: 4528(1 vote) - Discover the Benefits of Sensual Massage in the Later Years - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Maya SilvermanAs we age our bodies change and begin to reveal the ill affects of stress and any less than healthy living habits we may have developed. We lose flexibility both physically and mentally and we may find we are less responsive to pleasure of all kinds. Our bodies no longer respond the way they ...
Views: 7740 - Sharing and Listening - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Payam GhassemlouHave you ever had the experience of sharing your life challenges or problems with an empathic listener who gave you his or her undivided attention? A kind of listener who did not judge you and really cared about what you had to say. Someone who was not quick to give you advice and solutions but ...
Views: 1536(3 votes) - Third Dimension Stimulus - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Stimulus is the missing third dimension in all theories of motivation." David Freemantle With all the discussion of economic crisis going on today, there is little recognition of the even deeper poverty of heart which like a creeping malaise impacts the very core of our wellbeing, our ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Massage Table for Home Use - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWith a massage table at home, you can easily indulge in the luxury and healing power of therapeutic touch on a regular basis. Check out the benefits of owning your own massage table below. Enjoy giving and receiving massage in the comfort of your own home. With a massage table at home, you ...
Views: 4258(3 votes) - Do You Know Where Your Pleasure Spots Are? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWomen are notorious for their need to be touched. In fact, any man who wants to make their partner smokin’ hot in the bedroom must first learn the art of touching and have the patience for it. But, anyone who has mastered this skill can attest that it has awesome benefits, not only in the ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - Affirmations for Better Sex – Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Greg FrostIn the land of love, most of us consider sex to something as a means to pleasure, a means to create a bond of love between two people, to fulfil a need and to maintain the emotions necessary to make a relationship fresh. In all biological sense of the word, sex is something that is functionary, ...
Views: 3174 - Hormone Therapy: Lacking Libido? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Dr.Amir FriedmanThroughout the media, we are flooded with sexy over-40s who seem to have stopped time – or at least made it work for them. I’d like to ask Demi Moore, Goldie Hawn or Michelle Pfieffer: How do you do it? There are so many other women hitting their 40s and at the same time their sex drives are ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - Sex, Love, Intimacy: Understanding and Enjoying Your Sexuality - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my last three posts I discussed the importance of establishing a sense of self-worth. In my next three posts, I'll look at how this sense of self-worth plays into your sexuality and relationships, and how your sexuality and relationships affect your sense of self worth. Regardless of what ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - How Happy Are You with Your Sex Life? (A Quiz) - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSharing your deepest darkest secrets isn’t easy; it takes courage and a promise of confidentiality and can leave you at your most vulnerable. Truly intimate relationships require a high level of trust in order to sustain. Please take a moment to write your answers to the following questions to ...
Views: 1563 - The 3 Biggest Mistakes Couples Make to Kill the Passion - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Jan RobinsonPassion is energizing and inspiring, a great big wonderful “YES!” that fills life with a sense of greatness and purpose. When you have passion, life is fun and juicy. In relationship, passion is a deeply affirmative force. When there’s passion--for one another, for spending time together, for ...
Views: 6543(7 votes) - For the Love of Your Wife - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Aryana HudsonA couple happy and excited about the birth of their first child is a lovely reality however there are hidden traps that will no longer be hidden if they are examined ahead of time. This question will open that Pandora's box: If you had to choose between the life of your wife or the baby which ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - The Story on Sex Books - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJoseph Campbell said “I don’t believe that anyone knows what sex is. It’s the greatest mystery in human life…” Starting here, I believe is the most honest place for thinking about books on sexuality. It assumes that we give up our notions of right and wrong about sexual preferences, practices ...
Views: 1314 - *** Avoid These Relationship Traps and Build a Stronger Union - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Richard NicastroI'm often asked, "What is one of the most challenging issues couples face today?" While every couple is different, there are themes that I see in my work as a couples counselor and relationship coach. One common issue is the difficulty couples have in prioritizing their relationship—a form of ...
Views: 1306 - Intimacy Tips for Moms and Dads - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf you have kids at home, it's highly likely that you and your mate have to schedule in and make plans for special time for you two to be alone. This may vary depending on your lifestyle and the ages of your kids. It's quite possible that at a certain point in your lives, you and your partner ...
Views: 1601 - Love is in the Air - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Allan HardmanI am writing this from my winter home in Chacala, Nayarít, Mexico. The moon is full, hanging softly overhead in a warm tropical night sky. I can hear the ocean waves caressing the sandy beach, and mariachi music is playing in the distance. What could be more romantic?? In fact, this scenario is ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - The Lie of Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Allan HardmanCould it be possible that we were lied to about love? I think so. I think we have been taught a big lie about Love. To understand the origin of the lie, we need to go back to a time, not too long ago, in a place, not so very far away. That is the time you were a small child. In that time not ...
Views: 1143 - Five Ways to Avoid Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Allan HardmanWhen an apprentice called me to tell me his wife was thinking about leaving him, he was mystified about what more she could want from him. He worked hard, supported her so she could be a stay-at-home Mom, he mowed the lawn, and kept the oil changed in the car. He was always busy with tasks and ...
Views: 4324(1 vote) - Soul Dance or Ego Dance: Attracting and Creating Fulfilling Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Sunil AhujaAre you looking for that perfect relationship, or is your relationship not quite as perfect as you want it to be? That's because our intimate relationships are mostly based on fantasy -- a subconscious, idealized image, and a belief that a partner that matches this fantasy image will bring us ...
Views: 3716 - From Ecstasy to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallWhat 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: 1343(4 votes) - Subtle Danger Signals in Everyday Married Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Azriel WinnettIf you've been around long enough, you're aware of the many things that can play havoc with domestic peace, even where the parties concerned are not short of goodwill and have the best of intentions. High up on the list of culprits here are poor communication habits, either on their own or in ...
Views: 1518(3 votes) - Relationships Created from Needs - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Allan HardmanI have been playing with the idea that we create all of our relationships based on the needs they fill. It is not a very romantic notion, but I invite you to read, ponder with me, and let me know what you think. I am thinking of all relationships—romances, friendships, family, strangers, with ...
Views: 1009 - Emotional Intimacy with Ourselves - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Allan HardmanOne of my apprentices often called me, upset because there were no “good men” out there. She had been in so many relationships, she said, waiting for a man that would be present and show his feelings. She told me that she was often fooled, thinking a particular man wanted to share with her in a ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - The Challenge of Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Allan HardmanProbably the biggest challenge to those of us wanting to live conscious spiritual lives in these rapidly transforming times is the changing form and expectations of romantic courtship, relationship, and marriage. The traditional models are rapidly disappearing, and the foundation for new forms ...
Views: 1164 - Power Struggles Are For the Birds! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Azriel WinnettIf you leave a wet towel on the bathroom floor, it could be somewhat irritating to the next person who uses the bathroom after you, but would anyone start a major fight over it? Most definitely, according to research funded by the US government's health research arm and conducted in the ...
Views: 1477 - Staying in Love: 10 Steps to Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsFrom very early on in life, we seek someone we can attach to, who understands us, cares for us, loves us, and gives us a sense of safety and belonging. We look to attach to someone who will be there when times turn rough, and most importantly, who shares our dreams for a happy future, for a ...
Views: 2734 - Intimacy: The Resolution of Primal Urges - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Adam GainsburgIntimacy as a dynamic symbolizes the experience and desire to be authentically seen/received for one’s inherent uniqueness: “intimacy ~ in-to-me-you-see.” As an archetype, the function of intimacy is to unify these quintessential urges within the soul1 through a deep self-acknowledgement and ...
Views: 4322 - Living With Loneliness - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Karen RowinskyLoneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or ...
Views: 4528 - *** Communication Clinic: 5 Ways to Get Your Husband to Listen - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhat motivates someone to listen to another person? Understanding this question will help you work toward more effective listening in your own marriage or relationship. 1. Clear message, favorable outcome Clearly communicating your needs is the foundation of effective communication and a ...
Views: 2215(6 votes) - *** Overcoming Marriage Problems: Start Focusing on Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen a troubled couple comes to me for relationship help, one of the first questions I ask is, "What have you already done to try to solve these relationship problems?" Several issues immediately become apparent as I listen to these distressed couples: 1. Many of them didn't have a plan to ...
Views: 2355 - Surrendering to Love - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Clarissa Alverson“For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke The movement towards emotional intimacy is the process of getting close enough to ...
Views: 1252 - *** Marriage Help: Coping with a Spouse's Illness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Richard NicastroIt's natural to enter a long-term relationship with expectations. And one expectation most of us have is that our spouse or partner will remain relatively healthy. Although wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness, we don't automatically assume our loved ones will suffer a ...
Views: 3401 - *** 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: 1436(3 votes) - Jealousy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSecurity in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be . . . but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now—Anne Morrow Lindbergh Jealousy is something that can completely destroy your relationships. Where does ...
Views: 1487 - Heavenly Lovemaking - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Aryana HudsonLOVING ORBIT HEAVENLY LOVE MAKING So many women have had the hidden aspect of the desire to have beautiful intimate experiences that not enough literature has supported knowledge to be available to them to form the concepts necessary for the evolution of mind that knows freedom in ...
Views: 8987(3 votes) - True Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTime and time again, people tell me they are not experiencing real intimacy in their relationships. Sex? Yes. True intimacy? No. They long for a soul connection, a deep, tender love, a satisfying and fulfilling sexual love. They long for a deeper level of communication, not just the chatter of ...
Views: 5482(1 vote) - Tantra Massage - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Chandi DeviTantra Massage is one way to worship the divine within you and your partner, and an intimate way of communicating that Divine love through deliberate, attentive, loving touch. Tantra massage is a sexually charged meditation experience, one of several sensual tantric techniques to connect and ...
Views: 2763(1 vote) - Power, Power, Who's Got the Power? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Melody BrookeAll of us seem to have a craving for power. We call are driven to get control over the situations we find ourselves in, and mostly, of our partner. If she would only do what we want her to do, if he would only do what I need him to do, then life would be better. While in some ways, these ...
Views: 1558 - Sex and Marriage: An Oxymoron? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Melody BrookeIt’s not a joke; most married men I know claim to have less sex than they did when they were single. This seems to be confirmed by the Durex Survey (2001), since couples living together claim to have sex 146 times per year, while married couples make love only 98 times per year. Yet going from ...
Views: 1829 - Good Sex on the Brain - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Melody BrookeI have a little experience with bad sex. I’ve been married three times. This last one took. To tell you the truth my first two husbands would say my current husband was lying if he told them how often and how amazing our sex life is. Honestly, I have been one of those fortunate women who have ...
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