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By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited"
The narcissist's True Self is introverted and dysfunctional. In healthy people, Ego functions are generated from the inside, from the Ego. In narcissists, the Ego is dormant, comatose. The narcissist needs the input of and ... Views: 2747
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The Nice Guy Problem - by http://instituteofselfmastery.com.au/about-us/meet-the-founder-felicity-muscat/
Relationships are an integral part of most people’s lives. If you are like the majority of people in the world, you want a good, healthy relationship with someone else. The problem is that there are so many different approaches to relationships, and it often feels like the nicest, healthiest ... Views: 1847
Astrology is the practice of ancient wisdom that was divined by some of the oldest civilizations on earth. The Babylonians, the Mesopotamians, the Greeks, the Romans, and the Arabs all played pivotal roles in shaping our modern-day astrology. Together they developed and improved the ... Views: 1230
Not so long ago, I was talking to a business man in Korea. There we were negotiating a multi-million dollar deal, and neither could understand the other's language. Thanks to God for a good interpreter. Still, it required a great deal of effort on both our parts. I learned as we spoke to each ... Views: 2156
The diagnosis of sex addiction is the same as every addiction: loss of control and continued behavior despite adverse consequences. Sexual addiction differs from other addictions, however. Our sexuality reflects unconscious conflicts, longings and wishes of which we are not aware.
In essence, ... Views: 3020
Every frequent business traveler needs the latest business travel news. If a new company is in town with great airfare and travel packages, this is valuable information.
Unless you know the good deals, you will pay more than necessary. Or you may have a preventable disaster. Suppose you book ... Views: 143
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Awkwardness sucks.
You know that moment when you realize you slipped up and said or did something wrong...and that feeling of dread comes over you?
Or you know you’re supposed to say something in a group but you can’t get yourself to do it...and you know others take notice of ... Views: 2012
Question: I have noticed throughout my life that the girls I was attracted to tended not to like me back. This has been especially problematic now that I am in my 20's, but it did occur a bit in my teens as well. I am starting to think that I will never get the women I'm interested in, or that I ... Views: 8774
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It’s Over and I Have Nothing Else to Say! – When there is No Closure
-Author Aleasa M. Word
As a woman, I continually try to ... Views: 2467
How many times have you been irritated by your boyfriend's or husband's behavior and you thought the best way to help the relationship problem situation and make the behavior go away was for you to somehow either ignore it or try to internalize it in such a way that it doesn't bother you ... Views: 1000
Thoughts, Words, and FEELINGS
Emotions for me are a necessary evil. I absolutely hate the way emotions can completely blind a mind from logic. This is one of the main reasons that it takes me a long, long time to become emotionally attached to anybody. It seems that whenever I become ... Views: 1621
When it comes to approaching a woman and delivering romantic pick up lines there are three important tips I want to share with you.
Before I begin, I just want to give you a bit about my background. You see I used to be really shy around women. All my friends could hold a conversion with ... Views: 1447
While eating dinner with a single male friend of mine, I was reminded again how important timing is in relationships. There's no way around it. We either manage the situation or the situation manages us. After we both pitched in the obligatory small talk, the conversation turned to the ... Views: 1727
Your husband wakes up grumpy, stumbles to the bathroom, glances at your reflection next to his in the mirror, and says “What’s wrong with your hair?” You glare: “I slept on it funny. Good morning to you too.”
Strike one against husband: “Why do you have to be so unpleasant first ... Views: 1832
With last minute travel, or reisen, you'll find that prices tend to be much higher for cruises, flights, hotels, and car rentals. Fruehbucher (or the early booker) always gets the best deals, right? In many cases, yes! But now, there are some helpful online resources such as last minute or ... Views: 590
We all have insecurities of some sort but when it takes a toll on our relationships, it becomes burdensome.
You may have finally met the man of your dreams but it seems you cannot put your fingers on.
It turns out he is always defensive or sensitive and has answers or excuses for everything ... Views: 4141
There is no specific textbook to teach men and women how to act in a relationship, as everybody is different. That being said, it is always important to stay true to who you are and to the principles you truly believe in, and to always act as your heart dictates you to act. However, there are ... Views: 1647
Locating the ideal electronics gifts for your man or men in your life is not always as simple a task as it looks. On the flip side, you can not fail with technology and electronic equipment. From clever TVs to smart house accessories, speakers, earbuds, gaming gadgets, and everything in between, ... Views: 1613
Training in counselling...
Many take this up as a new career but others can be drawn to it simply because they wish to understand themselves and their loved ones and give them the right hep when needed. It is good to help others and it is even better if you can help them to transform their ... Views: 1439
A good holiday does not have to be expensive. Airline tickets, if booked early enough, cost less than parking fees at airports.
Budgeting is the hardest part of the holiday. Set a budget for the weekend and stick to it. Patricia and I did, and we almost succeeded.
'I never get the credit,' ... Views: 273
Sadly, along all the political back and forth that is polarizing men and women and in many of the relationships I see, I fear humanity is getting thrown in the rubbish.
Relationships haven’t been about connecting and community. It’s been about men vs. women. It’s been about truth vs. lies. ... Views: 1481
As a writer, I became interested in understanding the plight of men back in the nineties when Robert Bly, Sam Keen and other men who pioneered the Men’s Movement began to write and speak up. I was curious and it fascinated me to read books like Fire in the Belly and Iron John. It also helped ... Views: 2617
Focusing more on yourself might seem not logical when in the method of getting an ex boyfriend back. But let me tell you this, concentrating on yourself will get you the most effective results if you want your ex-boyfriend back.
It's safe to say that the last thing you want is to go out and ... Views: 2206
I'm all about preventing divorce and stale marriages through positive means, but I have to tell you, I cringe when I hear the phrase "repairing a marriage." When you vocalize that you want to "repair your marriage," it's as if you view your marriage as a rusty, broken-down car that's been ... Views: 546
One of the most searched terms is "watch free movies online". This indicates that many people are looking for a way to watch their favorite movies without paying expensive monthly cable subscriptions.
While understandable, given the ridiculously expensive rates for cable and satellite, it ... Views: 216
Is there a shortage of men in this world? Sometimes it sure seems that way. You've noticed one or two good prospects. When will they take notice of you?
How can you get him to notice you without embarrassing yourself and looking needy and desperate? Scary behavior will only send him running ... Views: 1231
What Are the Causes of Hormonal Imbalance in Men?
Testosterone is the natural hormone that is dominant in males. A hormonal imbalance in men is created when a man has an overabundance of estrogen, the female hormone, in his system. It can cause urinary problems, lower sex drive, prostate ... Views: 4150
Fifteen years ago, people didn’t even know there was such a thing as sex addiction, never mind how to get help for it. With Patrick Carnes’ groundbreaking book Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sex Addiction, people who suffer from self-destructive sexual acts had hope of knowing what ailed ... Views: 2887
When you ask the question of what vinyl is made of, you are exploring a chemical process that converts hydrocarbon-based raw materials into polymers through this process. The end result is a product called vinyl that can be both rigid and strong designed for one side of a building, but it is ... Views: 278
If you were to paint a picture of who you are on the inside, what would you look like?
Most of us spend too much time making the best of our outer facade which is just “dressed” skin, muscle and bone structure at the end of the day. We are perceived blessed by media hype if we are stunning, ... Views: 1472
A Deeper Look at the Exaggerated Superiority Personality and Awareness of Self.
Good ole’ USA Today; they even make the sports page interesting. Last week in a wire service report, there was a short article about both Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. Only five paragraphs about Tiger Woods. ... Views: 2787
I sometimes hear from people who have begun to do a lot of self-work either in an attempt to save their marriage or as an attempt to improve themselves. Sometimes, they go into this process thinking that much of the problems in their marriage lie with their spouse. But as they really begin to ... Views: 576
As it turns out the expression "ideal gentleman" is seen by male creatures and women quite differently. It is because of this misapprehension there exist all sorts of struggles and difficulties between madams and guys. This relationship problem is as old as the human race itself. Scholars and ... Views: 3176
Addiction to sexual behavior is a complex disorder that incorporates many aspects of your personality, bio-chemistry, socio-cultural environment, family-of-origin issues, thinking/feeling processes, self-esteem, and quality of relations with others. I see sex addiction as a prism; depending on ... Views: 1421
I often hear from wives who are very confused because their husband has left their home and is now apparently pursuing a marital separation. Sometimes, the wife had a little warning about this beforehand. And sometimes, she didn't. But regardless of the circumstances, it is always shocking and ... Views: 1167
What do men want in a relationship? well not all guys are the same, but across the board there are some common desires, which you can learn to develop a healthy, and successful relationship just by reading this.
I've been studying what men have to say about what makes them happy in terms of ... Views: 2153
Life is hard enough without going through a difficult break up.
Losing someone important can be one of the hardest things to deal with. It only gets worse if you find that your ex is dating someone else. If you are in this situation then following may be the answers you are looking for.
Q: ... Views: 13161
Ever had that daunting experience of losing your partner because you feel even a smidge of distance growing between you two? If so, you’re not alone. Countless women experience this everyday in their relationships, especially when they think the relationship is going so well.
Are men just ... Views: 6252
I know the feeling that many wives have when their husband is about to walk out the door to pursue a break or separation. There can be a sense of panic. You can feel desperate. And you are more likely to say or do something that you might regret.
This article will outline the things that I ... Views: 574
Hmm
Of course the answer is make new friends right? Especially if you wished you had a more active social life and you’re not social.
The reason I’m bringing up this topic is to discuss how we sabotage ourselves when it comes to the social success we want.
When you can figure out where ... Views: 1696
In case you're thinking about considering going all in by joining wine sampling visits, you are not the only one. As far back as the arrival of the film "Sideways" in 2004, around two men moving toward middle age who choose to set out on a voyage through California wine nation, have wine ... Views: 912
A sex addiction is a habitual response and a source of sexual gratification or emotional security. It is a way of coping with internal feelings and external pressures that provides the Addict” as “Not You”">addict with predictable and consistent immediate gratification, but that has concomitant ... Views: 1826
College football looms large in the lives of many American men. Even if we didn't put on the helmet and pads for our school, most of us played a few downs with our friends during childhood, or we passed the football back-and-forth with our own fathers. Going to college was a rite of passage for ... Views: 1990
A lot of the correspondence that I get is concerning, but one type stands out from all the rest. This type of correspondence is indicative of a very serious problem that shouldn't be ignored. You might assume that I'm talking about extreme anger, sorrow, or even claims of outright hatred between ... Views: 835
Who are sex addicts and what are they hoping to find through their compulsive sexual behavior?
Sex addicts are people who, afraid of real, intimate relationships, repeatedly and compulsively try to connect with others through highly impersonal, non intimate behaviors: masturbation, empty ... Views: 1473
A sex addict is a person who misuse sex as means of coping with unwanted feelings and life stressors.
He looks to repetitive, compulsive sexual activities to fill a need for constant validation that shores up a fragile sense of self. If women desire him in reality or through pornography, his ... Views: 1461
Being a cougar might sound like something out of a movie? Cougars exist and they actually found some young men who they can date. What women need to understand is that this role can actually apply to everyone who is looking for a way to have a good time with men who want to take you on the ... Views: 1337
Have you ever been interested in, or worse, in love with a man and he leaves for no apparent reason? Maybe it’s because you’re a High Maintenance woman and don’t realize it.
Men are ever-watchful to avoid getting involved with high maintenance women. Let me explain why it’s one of the worst ... Views: 1454