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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Get Your Ex Husband Back - 7 Practical Steps To Make Your Ex Husband Love You Again - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Johnny WayneThere are a lot of articles circulating on the web regarding “how to get your ex husband back”.This is actually true as wives from separation today are trying the best way possible to pull their husband back towards them. Okay, let's face it, marital separation, even if it's a mutual decision ...
Views: 17147 - Your Wife Wants Space! How to Handle This in a Compassionate Way - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Gillian ReynoldsThe day a man marries he's doing so with a full heart and the very best intentions. You'd be hard pressed to find a man who recently wed who will say that he doesn't believe his marriage will last. People just don't take the walk down the aisle or make the emotional commitment if they don't ...
Views: 17029 - Why Do Happy Couples Suddenly Fall Out Of Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dan And JenniferIt seems to be a complete mystery. Something we cannot understand. And yet it happens every day all around us: People who used to love each other madly suddenly fall out of love, just like that. What are the reasons? Sarah's Story: Sarah and her boyfriend had been the perfect couple. It was as ...
Views: 16910(1 vote) - Too Close for Comfort: Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from John MooreTOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship authored by John D. Moore, Ph.D., co-founder of http://www.mychicagotherapist.com In this article: · Exposing the problem of Relational Dependency. · Examining the unhealthy attachment style ...
Views: 16909 - How To Make My Ex Boyfriend Who Dumped You Regret And Beg You To Take Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversHow To Make My Ex Boyfriend Who Dumped You Regret And Beg You To Take Him Back. After you are dumped by your boyfriend, you might be so humiliated and hurt that you want to get revenge. You want him to feel the same feelings of rejection and loss that he has caused you to feel. However if you ...
Views: 16907(1 vote) - Do Men Cheat More Than Women? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Mack TacticsSo who cheats more, men or women? This is a popular and controversial question. There aren't any exact statistics available on this, and the numbers would surely be innacurate, anyway. This is because when it comes to people admitting their cheating in polls and surveys, men tend to inflate ...
Views: 16538(3 votes) - Why Rebound Relationship Rarely Works - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2017 from Katarina PhangIf you are a single woman over 30 and are actively dating, likelihood is you'll find many divorced men -recent or not- as your potential suitors. You -and your ex that you are not over with- are even perhaps on a rebound yourself! We all go through transitional relationships at one point or ...
Views: 16461(3 votes) - The Influence of Life Experiences On Personality During Adulthood - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Joseph ColemanThere are many theories surrounding the effect of one’s behavior on his/her personality. The more humanistic approach as stated by Clinical psychiatrist Carl Rogers in his theory of personality explains that human behavior is “exquisitely rational” (Rogers, 1961, p.194). Rogers went on to ...
Views: 16419(1 vote) - 9 Warning Signs Of A Dysfunctional Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Bill UrellDysfunctional relationships are relationships that create more emotional turmoil than satisfaction. Relationships are part of the human experience. But what happens if one or both partners have never been involved in a happy relationship, or had one modeled for them as a child? Chances are they ...
Views: 16350(1 vote) - Relationship Trust Advice: How Transparent Do You Have To Be? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsIs it possible to be completely transparent in your relationship? In other words, how honest do you consistently need to be with your mate in order to enjoy strong and healthy trust? After all, aren't there times when telling the whole truth is simply unwise? These questions relate to the ...
Views: 16349 - How to Stop Fighting in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Love Coach RinattaIs fighting a problem in your relationship or marriage? Fighting is a very serious problem for many couples. The good news is that I am about to help you solve it permanently. First you have to understanding that you should not fight at all, with anyone. I don’t mean you should not disagree ...
Views: 16254(3 votes) - My Ex Boyfriend With Another Girl - How To Handle It - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversMy Ex Boyfriend With Another Girl - How To Handle It; You probably can't imagine anything worse. Seeing your ex boyfriend with another girl is not what you expected so soon after your break up. All of these valid questions are running through your head - Is he over me already? Why is he dating ...
Views: 16207(1 vote) - Understanding Breakup Psychology - Why Your Ex Is Acting That Way - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Andrew HunterOne thing people often overlook when it comes to break up psychology is the fact that the process follows a predictable course. Read on below if you find yourself confused with your ex's antics or unsure about what you are feeling after the break up. First of all, you need to understand that ...
Views: 16181 - 5 Emotional Affair Signs You Ought to Know If You're Suspicious - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannAre you suspicious that your wife is having an emotional affair? Are you seeing emotional affair signs without even knowing it? If you have a sneaking suspicion that your wife is being a little too intimate with another man, then this article will help you discern the truth. As you ...
Views: 16075(1 vote) - Love Conquers All Things - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Michael SinkolongoSomeone told me that love conquers all. Yes, that is what she said. She said Love conquers all. However, she did give me an exception. She told me that the only thing that love cannot conquer is a toothache. Her assertion that the only thing more powerful than love is a toothache is worth ...
Views: 16070 - Fundamentals of a Successful Relationship: A Marriage Counselors’ Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Allison MupasHave you ever wondered how ‘that couple’ stayed together all those years? What is it they are doing right? What are the things that contribute to the success of healthy long term relationships? There are a few fundamental things that will improve the chances of a relationships success. Those ...
Views: 15959(2 votes) - What Is Feminine Magnetism™ And How You can Attract The Man Of Your Dream With It - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangHow does a woman attract amazing men who will give them what she wants: love, commitment, adoration? By being a happy, independent, secure and self-confident woman. Your looks will get you in the door but to keep a man attracted to you for the long haul, you have to have those inner ...
Views: 15906(3 votes) - Dating Advice for Women - If He Won't Commit - Do This - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Sarah MichaelsI frequently get questions like the one below about how to make your man commit to a relationship. Well, ladies, here is the scoop – you can’t make him commit. But, and Christian Carter says this all the time – you CAN make your boundaries clear, the consequences clear, stick to your guns and ...
Views: 15857 - My Boyfriend Left Me - Do I Want Him Back? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangWow, what a punch in the stomach. You were just dumped. It can be a shock, even if all the signs were there. Now comes the hard part, what to do next? If you've just said 'my boyfriend left me, what should I do now?" the answer might not be what you expected! As humans it is our nature, ...
Views: 15795(5 votes) - ***From Casual To Committed: Secret Of Capturing His Heart through Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangA lot has changed since the publication of my book. I shared my personal story dealing with an emotionally unavailable man (EUM) I was seeing at the time. The friendship was great -we couldn't have bonded any tighter- but true to my own integrity as an author and coach (as per my own advice ...
Views: 15624(2 votes) - How To Make Someone Miss You In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to make someone miss you, then this article is for you. I'll give you helpful ways to make anyone long for your presence. Whether you want your family, your lover or your friend to miss you, these 3 steps will set you on the right path. To learn how to make someone ...
Views: 15615 - Finding Top Sex Clubs In Las Vegas - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Mike Hatcheras Vegas has always been regarded as the city of sins and sex clubs make a major part of all sins. Las Vegas swingers get the pick of locals as well as couples who visit. If you’re looking for some splendid experience in the city, you shouldn't miss the fun and adventure that sex clubs in Las ...
Views: 15559 - Ten Signs of a Bad Friendship - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Bhavesh JoshiThe purpose of this article is to help people identify bad friendships, so they can make the choice to end them before things get really bad. There are many friendships that are not healthy; in fact, many friends are bad friends, and sometimes the other party has trouble spotting this out. If ...
Views: 15529(1 vote) - How to Know If She's Thinking About You? 4 Signs She's Actually Into You! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all know how it feels when we get stung by the biting venom of attraction --- all that butterfly thing inside our stomach and that warm feeling we can't deny --- it feels all good, right? However, it also entails that dreaded feeling of being rejected or what if all she thinks about you is a ...
Views: 15527 - Does She Want You Or Not? Female Signs She's Sexually Attracted to You - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Mark TaylorFemale signs are one of the trickiest signs to decode in this side of the planet. However, when it comes to reading her signs of attraction and finding out if she's sexually attracted to you, there are no more clearer signs there is. A woman is much easier to read when she's already into you. So ...
Views: 15444(2 votes) - Judge A Man's Love Potential By The Way He Kisses - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Yangki Christine AkitengWhether men are aware of it or not, a majority of women judge a man’s love potential by the way he kisses alone. Some women I have spoken to say that if a man is a "lousy" kisser (either he rushes in full-throttle practically eating away your face, drools so much you have to wipe your ...
Views: 15397 - The Golden Rule to Get Over a Relationship Break Up - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Joshua UebergangDid you know psychologists concur that having a relationship break up is like going through grief? Contrasting grieving and getting over a break up, you can probably see why. In both cases you lose someone you loved and you're unwilling to psychologically let them go. By using similar principles ...
Views: 15369 - Why No Contact with Ex-Girlfriends Is the Best Way to Win Her Back - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Andrew HunterHey buddy, I know that if you’re reading this, then you’re probably struggling with a break up. If your girlfriend dumped you and you’ve seemingly tried everything to get her back, but she just won’t listen or you can’t seem to get through to her, then let me tell you why no contact with your ...
Views: 15344 - Psychological Tricks to Get An Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Back - Tips To Get An Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Tiemo DonaldPsychological Tricks to Get An Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Back - Tips To Get An Ex Back How do I make my ex boyfriend be my friend again? This recurrent question is asked repeatedly by many. Making a successful and promising contact with your Ex is the first aspect of getting back your ex ...
Views: 15325 - What Men Really Need To Want To Commit To A Woman - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Katarina PhangIf you think men just want to lead a bachelor life without any concern in the world while having you on the side because it's convenient to him, you are mistaken. Do realize that both men and women want to love and be loved. Both genders want a great relationship as it is our inherent need. ...
Views: 15264(4 votes) - Loving Someone Who Has A Superiority Complex - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengHave you noticed how men and women blessed with "good looks" think that the only reason anyone could ever - ever love them or hate them is because of their good looks? If you say or do anything they don't like -- even something unrelated to their looks - it's because you're jealous; envious and ...
Views: 15061 - Apology Letter to Girlfriend - What to Say to Say Sorry to Your Ex Girlfriend, and How to Say It - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Patrick UadialeWhen you look for advice on the internet about how to get your girlfriend back, you discover that step one is to write a letter. And you learn that this "apology letter to girlfriend" has to be a handwritten letter -- not typed, and not an email. Read: Apology Letters - More ...
Views: 14921 - Why Rebound Relationships Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickWhen you separate from your partner, whether it is dating, a long-term relationship or a marriage, it leaves an emotional gap in your life that you feel the urge to fill. Your confidence and self-esteem will be low and you may feel as if no one will love you again. Essentially, you are looking ...
Views: 14869(2 votes) - How to Win the Heart of a Woman to Make Her Fall in Love with You - Published by a Girl - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Vanessa MoorePsychological tips and advice on how to win the heart of a girlfriend or woman. How to Win the Heart of a Woman to Make Her Fall in Love with You; Steps that you can follow to get your girlfriend fall madly in love with you. Is there "A Special Girl or Woman" you love so much, but don't know how ...
Views: 14843 - How To Tell If A Guy Likes You - Top 10 Signs He Is Into You - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Thomas M TurnerThere's that cute guy again. You think he may be looking at you, but is he really? If he is looking at you, what exactly does that mean? Do you have something stuck between your teeth or are your skinny jeans just a little too tight today? If you are often caught with these thoughts running ...
Views: 14831 - Steps To Reconcile With Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend After Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jason OrbanAre you interested in with your ex after a recent break up? Can I ask you this tough question - How are you feeling after just recently breaking up with your ex? Getting back together or reconciling with an ex after a breakup is very possible if your determined to put an effort fourth too make ...
Views: 14828(3 votes) - What Attracts Women - Based on the Psychology of Love - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhat attracts women? Psychologists say that men become attracted to women who have higher reproductive abilities like more female hormones and an hour glass body shape. They also say that women are attracted to men who are resourceful and who can protect them. So to put this in another ...
Views: 14818 - What Does "Taking a Break" in a Relationship Signify? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andrew HunterHave you ever heard those words before? “We have to take a break.” It hits you like a bucket of frozen water. Taking a break inside a relationship regularly means doom for couples, however it really doesn’t have to. What does “taking a break while in the romantic relationship” really ...
Views: 14807(3 votes) - Self-Centered & Demanding - When It's All About Me - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnTo be demanding isn’t all bad, but there are many ways in which it can be unloving. It is one thing to be persistent in asking or requiring something, but excessively demanding one’s own way regardless of others’ rights or how they are treated indicates self-centeredness. Overly demanding people ...
Views: 14760(2 votes) - How To Use Text Messages To Get Back Together With Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Brad Browningif you've spent any time researching how to win back your ex girlfriend, you've probably come across a number of articles and relationship experts who argue that you shouldn't contact your ex for a certain period of time after breaking up (usually 3-5 weeks). That's great advice, and should be ...
Views: 14759 - He Loves You But Won't Commit? Try This... - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Rori RayeEver feel frustrated that loving a man and being together in a relationships ends up being a whole lot more "work" than it should be? If so, then you should know that it doesn't have to be this way. Having a loving and lasting relationship with a man can be as easy for you as ...
Views: 14746 - How To Get Someone You Love Back: 3 Great Tips To Get Your Loved One Back In No Time - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Michael LeeWant to know how to get someone you love back? Then this article could help you. But first, let’s talk about relationships… Relationships are tricky. Sometimes, you say or do something that you don’t really mean. At other times, your failure to do or say anything at all drives the person you ...
Views: 14745 - Harmonious Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2004 from Dr. Sanjoy MukerjiRelationship is one of the most important key areas in our life. Almost everything we do involves a relationship – in our family life, in business dealings, at work, in the social circle, with friends and so forth. It is very essential for us to find out who all are the important people in ...
Views: 14662(2 votes) - Does My Ex Boyfriend Still Love Me - Signs He Isn't Over You Yet! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Charles WealthAre you wondering if your ex boyfriend is still interested in you? "Does my ex boyfriend still love me" is one question that a lot of girls are finding an answer to. Usually, after a break up, it’s not easy to know what your ex has in mind. It is imperative that you know if your ex still has ...
Views: 14619 - Can Couples Get Back Together After A Break Up? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaOnce a couple breaks up with each other, one of the top questions they usually ask is "do couples get back together after a bad parting of ways?” The answer to this question is not really clear and usually depends on how your relationship ended. Of course, some couples managed to get back ...
Views: 14589 - 7 Steps to Overcome Withdrawal from a Break Up of an Addictive Relationship - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallAre You a Love Addict? Are you in a Break-Up from an Addictive Relationship? There is no doubt that for most people, “breaking up is hard to do”… for love addicts, breaking up is especially difficult. One of the most disturbing and defining features of addiction is withdrawal and obsessive ...
Views: 14564(3 votes) - When Someone Rejects You, Who Are They Rejecting? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulThe fear of rejection is a huge issue in relationships. For some, the fear is so huge that it stops them from being in a relationship. For others, it plagues them throughout their relationships and causes much anxiety.Rejection is a part of life, and learning to lovingly manage it is very ...
Views: 14457(4 votes) - 4 Real Life Ways to Make a Guy Fall in Love With You - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonLadies, let's get real here for a second. You've probably read dozens of magazine articles on making a guy fall in love with you and let's face it - most of them are complete nonsense. They are missing the essence of what makes men go nuts, like, for real and only touch the whole topic on the ...
Views: 14452(1 vote) - 7 Golden Rules of Communication - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsGood communication is not rocket science. It’s also not ‘painting by numbers’ where people have to learn a set of techniques. It’s not enough to learn some skills. The key to good communication is not just having good communication skills, but also having self-awareness. Why do you react and ...
Views: 14445(2 votes) - How To Get Over Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Dan DennickDon't make things worse by trying to get her back The biggest regret guys often have is that during the break up they acted in way that was clearly out of desperation. Usually guys feel a profound anxiety to do something to fix the situation and so they end up acting in a way that they ...
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