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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- How To Romance A Man And Set Him Afire With A Romantic Evening - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Michael LeeHow to romance a man, and set his affection with you on fire, requires a little bit of seduction and some physical contact to set in the mood. Most males are usually all stiff and proper in the outside world; but in truth, they are kids at heart. You need to bring out the affectionate child ...
Views: 5247 - I Miss My Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend - How Can I Win Her Back-New Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreI Miss My Ex Boyfriend or girlfriend - How Can I Win Him or her Back-New Ideas. I miss my ex boyfriend or girlfriend is the common plight of the broken-hearted. As soon as your boyfriend or girlfriend dumps you there will be a lot of frustration and anger. You will probably feel like it is the ...
Views: 5244(1 vote) - Take the Desperate Out of Love - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from sherrie campbellHave you ever noticed that in many of your relationships that one person seems to have all the power while the other one is in the hunt to stay in the game? If you find yourself in relationships like this you will continue to attract them until you change your patterns. Many of us are ...
Views: 5236(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Try To Rescue Men? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a relationship between a man and woman is meant to be based on giving and receiving, this is not always the case. For some women, this will be exactly how it is for them and this is going to enhance their life. And yet for others, this will be far from what they can relate to. When ...
Views: 5235 - Real Love vs. Romance: Why Settle For Crumbs? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Gayle GoldwinRomantic love is a modern invention, a myth born of Dependency and Need. It did not exist in prehistoric times because the predominantly matriarchal societies that existed then didn't make women dependent. They didn't restrict women's wealth-producing activities or confiscate their rightful ...
Views: 5234 - Maintaining Composure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ginger London,“At times, do you feel like you are about to lose your mind? Are you constantly on the go wishing for “one moment” to relax?” Are your emotions “boiling over” because you are holding them prisoner on the inside instead of expressing how you really feel? Are you “stressed” trying to meet the ...
Views: 5232(1 vote) - ***Lie, Steal and Cheat Your Way to Love - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Okay, we admit it – our favorite new love-story movie is Leap Year (2010). We simply love the movie and have now watched it three times! The movie speaks to many of the research findings we have found over the three decades we have researched ...
Views: 5229(25 votes) - Make Your Ex Boyfriend Desire Your Love After Breakup With You - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversMake Your Ex Boyfriend Desire Your Love After Breakup With You; Your boyfriend dumped you and you ache to feel his arms around you again. But, to get your ex back, you have to make him feel the same pain you are feeling. You have to make him sorry he dumped you and make him ache for you. We are ...
Views: 5229 - How to Erase Someone From Your Memory - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Alex J. StevensonErasing the memory of a loved one is not easy especially if you have been in a beautiful relationship which has suddenly gone sour. You experience a lot of pain and negativity when you lose your self-confidence and wonder what really went wrong. How to erase someone from your memory? ...
Views: 5228(1 vote) - Tips for Attracting Your Soul Mate - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaI’m no philosopher but I am a good observer. And in my 15-years as a Feng Shui consultant, I have met many clients anxious to find their soul mate. When I ask what approach they have taken, I get the usual answer. “My friends try to play Cupid for me.” “I joined an internet dating site.” ...
Views: 5226(5 votes) - Should I Visit My Ex: Should I Go See My Ex - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Michael BradShould I Visit My Ex: Should I Go See My Ex You've probably heard the advice that you shouldn't constantly call or message your ex just after a break up. The cool down period is always recommended and taking a break from your ex is very important even if you're unsure whether you want them ...
Views: 5225 - Apologizing to Your Girlfriend Isn't Easy - Here Are 5 Ways That Work - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Andrew HunterFew things in a relationship are as difficult as apologizing to your girlfriend. Have you grown tired of the bickering and shouting, the arguing, punctuated by long periods of the silent treatment? What happened? If you'd like to get your relationship back on an even keel, you're going to have ...
Views: 5224(5 votes) - Dealing With Heartbreak - Some Time-tested Methods - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Andrew HunterYou can't believe she dumped you - and took with her your reason for living. Unhappy and disillusioned, you can't seem to find anything to focus on, to give yourself direction. You likely can't think of any feeling worse than what you're going through now, but as time goes by, that feeling will ...
Views: 5223(3 votes) - Negative Empowerment - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Denise PendletonEmpowerment, that’s a good thing ~ right? Any time we have the ability to empower someone to do their best or make good decisions, it’s a positive in their life. So how do we get caught in the trap of negative empowerment? And what exactly is negative empowerment? Have you ever noticed ...
Views: 5223(1 vote) - He Just Stopped Calling Me: What to Do When He Stops Calling Suddenly - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from James UadialeHe Just Stopped Calling Me: What to Do When He Stops Calling Suddenly Most of us have said this at least once or twice. It's always a bit baffling. You're dating a guy who you believe has amazing potential. Your dates have been great. You've felt comfortable with him and then suddenly there ...
Views: 5214 - Oprah Winfrey Quotes on Friendship & Love from the Book 'Oprah In Her Words" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriFRIENDSHIP LOVE Oprah Winfrey– “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. Oprah Winfrey– “Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close ...
Views: 5214 - How to Make Him Ready For a Relationship: How to Make Him Commit without Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Banks RobertYou want to make him ready for a relationship. You've met him, spent time with him and you can feel yourself falling for him. The only problem in your plan for a happily-ever-after with him is he says he's not ready for anything serious. He won't even commit to dating just you and it breaks your ...
Views: 5213 - Conditional Love: What Is Conditional Love? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis is love that is not given freely; love that is only given based on certain requirements being fulfilled and met. It is during our childhood that we have our first experience of love and our meaning or model of love is also created as a child. And to be more specific here, the love I ...
Views: 5210 - Is Fear of Failing Sabotaging Your Relationship Dreams? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Dawn AllenDoes it feel like your dream of having a wonderful relationship is beyond your grasp? Is the fear of having another failed relationship holding you back from even trying? When I’m having a difficult time moving forward, it’s usually because underneath all my excuses, I’m ...
Views: 5208 - Overcoming Jealousy: Learning to Trust Your Partner - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaRelationships are built on trust. No matter how much you love your partner, if you are excessively jealous, it will be difficult for your relationship to last. Jealousy can take a toll on any relationship, regardless of whether you are married or dating for years. Being jealous is harmful to ...
Views: 5204 - Sweet Things To Say To Your Ex Girlfriend - Cute Things To Say To Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldMost men are being taken for granted in the sense that, they may say I’m sorry to their ex girlfriend after breakup. If you want your ex back into your life, you should get to know these sweet things to say to your ex girlfriend to get her back. This may make no sense to you but you can ...
Views: 5202 - Melt His Heart _ My Sweetheart Lost His Affection For Me - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Tony CimbaQuite a number of young women don't even have a notion about how to get a guy back after he has lost his affection for them. They just about consistently go about it the wrong way! Happily, there's truly an easy fix to the situation! Girls, does this sound somewhat familiar to you? You happen ...
Views: 5201 - ***Marriage, Divorce, and Pre-Nuptial Agreements - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have said it before and we now say it again – the divorce rate in the United States of America is NOT 50%! It is more likely, closer to 40%, perhaps, slightly less, according to some estimates. Here are the facts. According to Brad Wilcox in ...
Views: 5199(36 votes) - Separating From A Narcissistic Husband: How To Leave A Narcissist Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Jamari MarvinSeparating From A Narcissistic Husband: How To Leave A Narcissist Marriage Need some help on separating from a narcissistic husband? Living with a narcissistic husband is really depressing and most of the time you're not given the chance to be happy with your life. This becomes really ...
Views: 5195 - Top Compliments Women Love - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt is no secret that women love to be lavished with compliments, when they are delivered well and in a confident way. A well-timed compliment can help move your relationship forward, or simply help you get in the door with a woman in the first place. Here some of the best, and easiest, ...
Views: 5194 - 37 Ways to Make A Difference to Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Anolia "Leah" Orfrecio-Facun“Making a difference” is not just a scheduled event or activity, but a moment anytime when a person finds it in his/her heart to do something good, to care or to share, or to make a voluntary contribution to another individual, a community or our society. When we consciously give or do ...
Views: 5184(2 votes) - How Ego Gets In The Way - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Stella SinglesLet’s talk about your ego. It is that little voice in your head that says “hey, you’re better than this.” Sometimes its wise to shut that voice up, but sometimes it isn’t. Sometimes you can’t stop the voice from taking over your actions, other times its trained well enough to stay out of your ...
Views: 5176 - Top 4 Tips To Date Chinese Women For China Love - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from lisa yungDating Chinese girl is serious. You can have romantic China love and happy marriage. You may also end up in failure and cannot find your true love. It all depends upon you including your attitude and actions. In order to find your life partner and soul mate among thousands of Chinese women just ...
Views: 5171(2 votes) - I Will Be Patient And Wait - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Auroealis AuroealisMany of you have come to me with questions about a person that you have been in a relationship with and mysteriously he or she pulled away. Men often pull away from a relationship when they are having personal challenges. Men are socialized to be "performance oriented". If they feel they are ...
Views: 5165 - The Best Way To Get Back In Touch With Your Ex Girlfriend After A Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Frank RobinsYour girlfriend broke up with you and now she's no longer in your life. Yet, you want a second chance with her. You're willing to make changes to get her back into your life. You want to give the relationship another try. You've tried contact her but she just won't listen or give you the time ...
Views: 5163 - Defining One's Relationship-Status on Facebook as “Complicated” – What Stands Behind it? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Doron GilNO ONE HAS EVER PROMISSED YOU A ROSE GARDEN No one has ever said relationships are easy. Neither with a “soul-mate” nor with “loved-ones”. Arguments, disagreements and conflicts always exist. They are part of the relationship. THE MEANING OF “COMPLICATED” Yet, when I see from time to ...
Views: 5158 - I Humiliated Myself in Front of My Ex Boyfriend! Steps to Take Now to Remedy This - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Michael UadialeIs there anything more mortifying than making a fool of yourself in front of the ex boyfriend you still love? If you've done it, you're likely going to say it's the worst thing that can possibly happen to a woman. It's not, not in the big picture of life, but it is awful in the moment and in the ...
Views: 5152 - How to Move on From a Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaMany relationships that end do not end with a clean break. Feelings of loneliness and regret, and questions like “What do I do now,” and “Did I make the right decision”? often linger for quite some time after the breakup. Regardless of the reason that you and your partner broke up, and ...
Views: 5147 - Getting Your Ex Back From Someone Else and Make Them Fall In Love With You Again - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from John VickiHope is what you need first. Understand that you're certainly not alone in this situation. Couples break up on a daily basis, however many as well reconcile. If you have been in the relationship with your ex for a while, chances are the new lover they are dating is most likely nothing more than ...
Views: 5146 - Fixing It When You've Been Too Emotional - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Rori RayeI'd like to share an e-mail I received recently from a reader of my e-book, "Catch Him & Keep Him." She asked me a question about her relationship that I think many women can relate to. Here it is: >>>>Question: Hey Christian, how are you? I purchased a copy of your ebook yesterday! ...
Views: 5144 - The Nine Love Addict Types - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallLove addicts are known to become hooked and obsessed on another person in relationships. Love addicts tend to share core issues of damaged self esteem, boundaries; symptoms of rescue/care taking and unrealistic relational expectations, and they have in common noxious relational patterns. ...
Views: 5144(1 vote) - ***Are You Caring or Caretaking? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Margaret PaulCaring = giving to another from love, for the joy of it - as a free gift Caretaking = giving to get love, giving with an agenda attached, giving yourself upEven though the actions of caring and the actions of caretaking might look exactly the same, the intention is totally different, so the ...
Views: 5142(3 votes) - 3 Immediate Things to Do to Win Your Girlfriend Back After a Breakup - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Uadiale JohnBreakup fog. Everyone suffers from it after a breakup. You can't think. You struggle to form coherent sentences. Even simple tasks, like brushing your teeth, seem impossible. "What went wrong?" you wonder. "How did this happen? Why doesn't she love me anymore?" "How do I win my ...
Views: 5141(1 vote) - A Better Way to Say "I Miss You" - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresThere was a time in my life when I was separated from someone I loved because he had to do military duty in Iraq. We were able to text and send letters and occasionally we even spoke on the phone. Inevitably we said, "I miss you." I began to notice that "I miss you" left me feeling lonely and ...
Views: 5141(1 vote) - 4 Things to Know Before Confronting Your Partner About Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsKim vacillates between raging anger and tears. She has lived with the suspicion that her husband was having an affair for almost a year and now she is sure. She has her proof and she wishes it was different. Confronting her husband about his affair-- that's still going on-- is not something ...
Views: 5140 - Forgive and Forget - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2004 from Jerry LopperSomeone did you wrong and you’re angry; you’re not just angry, you’re plotting a way to get even.You can’t wait to see that so-and-so, and turn the tables on him. Nations do that, too, on a larger scale; Israelis attack Palestinians in retaliation for a Palestinian ...
Views: 5138 - What To Say To A Girlfriend After An Argument - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Peter HarrisArguing between couples is normal and will happen to the best of couples. Avoiding arguments is probably not healthy and sooner or later one of you will explode. Arguments are a necessary part of any relationship because they allow you an avenue to express thoughts and opinions that you might ...
Views: 5136 - Consequences, the result of your Actions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Michaela ScherrMaybe you are looking at a sea or green change, career change, further education, having a child, or something else. Regardless of what changes you have in mind it helps if you take time to consider the consequences of this change, particularly if you are in a relationship and have children ...
Views: 5125 - Questions to Ask a Girl Online - How to Keep the Conversation and Flirting Going! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all have gone through the stage when we meet a girl and then get totally tongue-tied right after. It's crazy. Most men, no matter how hard they practice to impress a female and get attracted, they always ending up messing around and saying the wrong things. Meeting girls online is a great ...
Views: 5125 - My Wife Says She Needs Time: My Wife Says She Needs Space - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Wife Says She Needs Time: My Wife Says She Needs Space Are you worried about the fact that your wife says she needs space? I can understand your worry. This can really be a scary thing to hear and so now you're right to seek out tips to save your marriage because of it. Not only is it ...
Views: 5121 - Are you taking things personally in your relationships? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Julia YoungMany clients I work with take things in their lives and relationships personally. When I first introduce the concept that many things they think are personal really are not personal, I hear responses such as: "How could I not take it personally? I am the one being rejected!" "It's not ...
Views: 5118 - How To Keep Love Growing Through The Ups And Downs - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from Brenda ShoshannaWe are meant to live a life of love. However, no matter how successful some are in other aspects of their lives, they wonder if it s possible to have the same success in love. Although things may start out wonderfully in the beginning, there is always the fear that it won t last, that ...
Views: 5113(1 vote) - Toxic Relationships: How To Let Go And Build Abundant Love In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThe relationships we engage have a strong impact on our physical, mental and spiritual health. When relationships are balanced: (1) We have a release of dopamine that naturally elevates our mood (a chemical which researchers have identified as partly responsible for that elated feeling we get ...
Views: 5105(2 votes) - Cheating Statistics – What Type of Person is More Likely to Cheat? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesEven if the cheating statistics (by both men and women) are constantly on the rise, let’s not forget that not everyone cheats. While the desire to cheat is a part of our nature, not everyone will be unfaithful. Most men and women do not intend on cheating and do not plan their future affair. ...
Views: 5104 - Do Divorced Couples Get Back Together: How Often Do Divorced Couples Reconcile - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael BradDo Divorced Couples Get Back Together: How Often Do Divorced Couples Reconcile How often do people break up and get back together? Well, here is the answer. Frequently! Yes, you didn't hear it wrongly. People are breaking up and getting back together all the time. In fact, if you ...
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