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- How to Give Her What She Needs - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from eHarmony MarriageLean in. We are going to tell you a secret about women. Are you ready? All right, here goes: Women like to talk. What? As a married man with a pulse, you already knew that one? Well, do you know this little gem? Women also like to be listened to when they talk. That’s not a bombshell either, you ...
Views: 887 - Inside the Mind of the Married Man: What Intimacy Means to Him - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from eHarmony MarriageIt’s not a surprise to any married woman that the word “intimacy” evokes a pretty strong reaction in men. Either they equate it with sex — always sure to elevate a man’s heart rate — or on some level they piece together that it might entail “sharing feelings,” “talking” or “emotionally ...
Views: 6837 - Your Health and the Friendship Factor - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from eHarmony MarriageThink back to January and the New Year’s resolutions that crossed your mind, even if just fleetingly. Like most men, you may have pondered getting more exercise, maybe eating better, or, if you smoke, quitting. In all probability “reconnecting with friends” didn’t even crack your top 10. And ...
Views: 1157 - HE DOESN'T LOVE ME - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Robert NajemySonia is unhappy because she feels her husband Philip does not love her. How does she know this? He is not affectionate with her. He does not agree with her. He does not like how she cooks or cleans the house. He criticizes and rejects her. He raises his voice in arguments. She feels very ...
Views: 1397 - She is Ashamed of Him - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Robert NajemyDiana often feels ashamed of her husband’s behavior. Programmed by an aristocratic family, she has learned to give much importance to etiquette and one’s mental "sharpness and refinement." She has a university degree. Her husband Andreas does not. She has money. Andreas did not. She ...
Views: 1365 - Warning Signs of Early Marital Slippage - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.Early Marriage Slippage Published Date: 2004 Sal and Gloria were married for twenty one years. They had two sons who were presently away at college. They were married quite young and when Gloria initiated counseling, they were both in their early forties. It was already too late. Their ...
Views: 1855 - Married and Staying Married - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from dale brownMarried and staying Married. This is my opinion. Wedding are the beginning of some marriage problems. Let me explain, instead of spending $20,000 to 100,000 on the wedding. Consider this, not having a large wedding party. Everyone is not really as happy as you are. Especially wearing those ...
Views: 973 - Tropical Island Wedding Planning Tips and Advice - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Barry RocheThe tropical island paradise of Vanuatu has long been a popular wedding destination for couples on a budget and people marrying for the second time round. These days, there is an ever-increasing trend for couples, who prefer smaller, more intimate weddings, to choose Vanuatu as the location ...
Views: 2063 - A Myth Of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Lee BaucomPart of the difficulty with marriage is that the only training we get is "on the job." Rarely do you say to someone, "I want you to go work with those tools in there. Have fun, get the job done, and don't kill yourself." But, essentially, that is the start of a marriage. We have some ...
Views: 1175 - Marriage: Learning to Love - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Lee BaucomMy daughter was recently in her school's performance of Fiddler On The Roof. She was one of the daughters. If you don't know the story, it focuses on the changing culture of marriage, from one where the marriage is arrainged by family and community to one based on mutual attraction. In one of ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - Can You Change Your Relationship Partner? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Love Coach RinattaWe as a society hold two popular views about relationship partners forcing change on each other. One view is that people do not change, and we should learn to accept one another as we are. But another very deep-rooted, albeit privately held, view is that we can change each other in a ...
Views: 4370 - Eight tips for a better marriage - by 1. Conflict is your friend. There are differences in every relationship - what makes or breaks a marriage is how partners choose to resolve those conflicts. Ignoring them is not the solution. That would be like ignoring cancer in the hope that it will go away by itself. Actually when conflicts ...
Views: 1012 - Silly Love Songs - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Austin BondsDespite my love for Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles work with Wings, I have to agree with John Lennon on this one: the world is full of silly love songs. Romantic love is the most overplayed sentiment in music, especially when it tries way too hard to be sentimental. In fact, that’s my definition ...
Views: 2288 - What to do if Your Spouse Won't Go to Counseling - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Margaret Paul"What should I do if my spouse won't go to counseling?" I often hear this from my clients. What are they really saying with this question? Generally, they are saying something like: "My unhappiness is coming from my spouse's behavior," or "The problems in our marriage are my spouses' fault," ...
Views: 4397 - Understanding the Sexes - Part 2 - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Robert NajemyTHE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND MESSAGES THAT LEAD TO THIS CONFUSION These differences and resulting confusion and conflicts are created by our childhood programming about men, women and the relationships between them. Some of those messages were received through statements we had heard but ...
Views: 912 - Choose a Life Mate, Don't Wait for a Soul Mate - by Consciously Choose Your Life Mate to Experience Real Love Have you ever wondered why all the people who are seeking their soul mate end up disappointed and let down? I have found that it is possible that there is no such thing, at least in the way most people think about it. I have also found ...
Views: 4911(1 vote) - Choose a Life Mate, Don't Wait for a Soul Mate - by Have you ever wondered why all the people who are seeking their soul mate end up disappointed and let down? I have found that it is possible that there is no such thing, at least in the way most people think about it. I have also found that if you want to find "heaven on earth" with a special ...
Views: 1067 - Getting Married Soon? Five Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say "I Do" - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Rod LoudenAfter what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You’re excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you’ve got all the important questions asked and answered. Are the guests seated properly? Did we give the florist a deposit? Are all the relatives ...
Views: 1132 - 4 Ways Couples Verbally Abuse Each Other - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Angie LewisSome of us will never learn how to communicate our thoughts and feelings properly. Instead we go on a rampage and say things we mostly don’t mean to say, but say them anyway because we’re angry, tired, confused, frightened, stressed, resentful, or? We are literally allowing our ...
Views: 4921 - Listen to What You’re Really Saying - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Nancy WassonHave you ever really listened to yourself thoughtfully, and analyzed the deeper meanings and implications of what you were saying? Doing this can be a sobering experience. Recently, after something really positive had happened unexpectedly, I said to my husband Lee, “I don’t believe ...
Views: 1382 - 12 Tips on Sex in Marriage for the Christian Wife - by 1. Don’t dichotomize your spiritual and sexual life. Sex in marriage is a wonderful gift to be nurtured and enjoyed. Growing sexually with your husband is a godly pursuit. Therefore get in the habit of praying about sex and praising God for this gift as much as you would (or more) for other ...
Views: 74142(7 votes) - How Could Everything Change So Dramatically? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Mort Fertel“The difficultly with marriage is that we fall in love with a personality, but we must live with a character.” - Peter Devries We can only appreciate the profundity of this statement if we understand what is meant by CHARACTER. “Personality” is easy to understand. Your “personality” is how ...
Views: 1574 - Get Away and Get It On - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Kara OhTravel is one of the best ways to bring romance into a relationship. No matter how long a couple has been together, getting away from the day-to-day routine is the best way for them to focus on being together. Have you ever noticed when you go to dinner with your partner it's an intimate ...
Views: 1014 - Transforming Your Significant Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileIt may to difficult to accept but the ingredients for a happy and fulfilling relationship with your significant other or spouse rests on the foundation of acceptance. Acceptance of the reasons you fell in love in the first place. Acceptance of who that person is at their core. Acceptance of ...
Views: 1099 - Are You Ready to Dive Deep in Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Mark Pyattwww.nationalmarriage.com Are You Ready to Dive Deep in Your Marriage? By Mark Pyatt My wife, Angie, and I had recently booked a vacation. It was a first for us. We’ve been married 17 years and for the first time it was just her and I, without the kids, by ourselves for 7 days. We had ...
Views: 1124 - How Do You Know if You Married the Right Person? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Mort FertelDuring one of my seminars, a woman asked me a question. She said, “How do I know if I married the right person?” I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, “It depends. Is that your husband?” In all seriousness, how do you know if you married ...
Views: 12012 - Romance In Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Steve TuckerROMANCE. This one word results in all kinds of thoughts going through our minds. For most of us, it reminds us of happy memories of romance with our spouse beginning when we first met and dated. I still remember the first time I saw my wife Susan in August of 1976 just like it was yesterday. My ...
Views: 2292 - Does Your Sexless Marriage Have To End In Divorce? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from Anthony BradleyIf your sexless marriage is causing you great concern, you may think that the problem is insurmountable and looking around for a divorce lawyer seems inevitable but this is not always the case. Sexless marriages are the cause of great marital unhappiness and finding a solution may not be easy ...
Views: 1927 - Save the Marriage Alone: Where Do You Begin? - by Divorce used to be viewed as a sign that you had "failed" at marriage. But in today's society for many people, they see divorce as a sign of freedom. Even those who would consider themselves to be religious and see divorce as being "unholy", are now getting a divorce because it has become more ...
Views: 6282 - An Unhappy Marriage: How to Know When It's Really Over - by It's a fact. There are a lot of people who feel unhappy in their marriage. But the real question many of them are asking themselves is, how do I know when my marriage is really over?
Is it when your spouse says, "I don't love you anymore?" Is it after an affair takes place? How do you REALLY ...
Views: 81014(3 votes) - HOW TO REBUILT TRUST IN A MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Mort FertelIf a marriage has problems, the chances are good that trust has been broken. And yet, trust is a central component for a successful marriage. So how do you restore broken trust? And how do you do it without spending months in marriage counseling? Trust can be broken in so many ways. The most ...
Views: 9172 - Are You An Island Girl? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from John KuypersElton John sang his famous song, Island Girl, in the 1970s, idolizing the women of sun, sand and surf. But there is another kind of Island Girl. These are women (and men) who share a common and often unspoken challenge: fear of intimacy. People who are afraid to let other people get too ...
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