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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Saving a Failing Marriage: Tips to Save Your Troubled Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraMarriage is not always a bed of roses, in every relationship there are ups and downs. Relationships are complicated and you have to deal with it when yours is going through tough times. Although the number of divorce is growing, always remember that divorce is not the only option. Saving a ...
Views: 4781(2 votes) - ***Your Relationship Comes First - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillRelationships are the heart and soul of our society. If our relationships with others were to disappear, most of us would feel all meaning slipping away from our lives. Our husbands, our wives, our children, our parents and extended family, our co-workers and our friends help to create what we ...
Views: 4778(7 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Should I Date My Girlfriend's Best Friend? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need relationship advice!!!? I have been with my girlfriend for 4 months now and her best friend who's a girl is also my best friend and I'm very close with the best friend. Me and my girlfriend do fight a lot but there are times where I'm in love with her. And me and the ...
Views: 4775(2 votes) - HOW CAN I GET MY EX BOYFRIEND BACK EVEN THOUGH HE DOESN’T LOVE ME ANYMORE - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Franklin FashayaPersistence is an admirable quality any woman can imbibe. Especially when it relates to men because, it is one aspect of a woman they find irresistible. Your persistence at trying to get your lover back just might be the one thing that would get the attention of your ex and bring him back. The ...
Views: 4774 - *** Marriage: Responsibility vs. Fault - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Margaret PaulIn my counseling practice, I often hear people saying things like: "It's my fault that she asked for a divorce. If I hadn't worked so much, she wouldn't have left." "It's my fault that he left. If I had been more sexual, he wouldn't have had an affair." I often hear clients ask, when I ...
Views: 4771(2 votes) - Ask Lisa Daily! I Slept with Him and He Never Called Again - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I started seeing this great guy for about a month. He made me feel pretty special and I liked him a lot. After I slept with him, he never called me again. I called him a couple weeks later and he says he’s emotionally unavailable. I feel duped and hurt, but I still want him to ...
Views: 4770 - Romantic Ways To Ask A Girl Out And Get That Date - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Michael LeeHaving trouble asking women out? Perhaps you’re being a little too forward. Why don’t you try coming up with more romantic ways to ask a girl out? Maybe then you’ll have more luck. Romanticists, after all, make the best lovers. Take a page from Cassanova and study these romantic ways to ask a ...
Views: 4768 - Words To Say That Will Make An Ex Boyfriend Think Of Love Again - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversWords To Say That Will Make An Ex Boyfriend Think Of Love Again; Seeking for words to say or what to say that can make an ex boyfriend think of love again. What to do and how to approach your ex boyfriend to get interested in reconciling with you and possibly get back together in love. There are ...
Views: 4768 - My Boyfriend Walked Out on Me - How To Get Your Spouse Back After A Break Up! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"My boyfriend walked out on me, what I’m I Suppose to?" That is usually said by a lady who is experiencing a mixture of panic as well as confusion. We are all aware that relationships are not all the time perfect. Tribulations come up, disagreement arises and you work jointly to resolve these ...
Views: 4767 - MOVING ON FROM A BREAK UP - PICKING UP THE PIECES - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Lydia StrehlauRelationships end for a number of reasons and sometimes it is the best decision, at the time, for both parties involved. Unfortunately with break ups, sometimes one person is still emotionally attached and may find moving on hard to do, while the other party is emotionally ready to move on from ...
Views: 4765(1 vote) - Get Your Ex Back - 3 Psychological Mind Tricks So Freakishly Effective They Should Be Illegal! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Jeff ThomasBreaking up with your partner is difficult to say the least. If you're reading this article you already know this since you're in a midst of one right now. However, you need to understand that circumstances that led to you breaking up are not important. What is significant is how mentally strong ...
Views: 4764(3 votes) - Will He Ever Commit To The Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Dr Rakesh ChopraA woman recently sought my advice on her relationship by asking the question, "My boyfriend is not willing to commit, what should I do?" To respond to the question appropriately, my first response is how long have you given the relationship a chance to grow & develop? Until there is an ...
Views: 4763 - Hurtful Words Are Not Forgotten - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle Daoustit takes 1000 attaboys to make up for one moment of meanness Words have power - the power to uplift, or the power to destroy... today I am talking about those mean, hurtful words that can take us down, sometimes in terrible ways. I've recently had a number of clients who were dealing with ...
Views: 4762(1 vote) - Help Me Understand Why My Wife Cheated - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannYou know that your wife cheated. You're wife's infidelity has left you shocked. Affairs are confusing. They don't make sense. You're probably asking yourself... "Why did my wife cheat on me?" "What could I have done to stop her from having an affair?" "Is it my fault that my ...
Views: 4752 - He's Not Sure If He Loves Me: My Boyfriend Says He Doesn't Know What He Wants - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Banks Robert"He's not sure if he loves me!" Ouch. Saying that hurts. Knowing that the man you are absolutely wild about isn't sure he cares for you is painful. Nothing can prepare you for that at all. Maybe he told you that he was never sure he truly loved you or perhaps he's just now feeling emotionally ...
Views: 4749 - Check Out If The No Contact Rule Really Works - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIf you've just been dumped by your lover, it's safe to say that what you're experiencing is an emotional roller-coaster ride. Naturally, your instinct is to call, text, or email your ex. How you respond to a breakup can affect whether or not you can get your ex back and you don't want to mess it ...
Views: 4746 - Ending a Relationship Gracefully - 5 Key points In Ending A Relationship Gracefully - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Johnny WayneIt is sad to say that all things and happy times can reach to its final end. Thus, it is a challenge for you and for all of us in ending the relationship gracefully. Sometimes, the break up experience is a traumatic one for many, but you can change it if you want. So here are some key points for ...
Views: 4745(1 vote) - How Phone Sex Makes You a Better Lover - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Madeline FosterAre You Ready To Learn How To Use Phone Sex The Right Way? Phone sex is an art form that everyone should include in their amorous repertoire. It will help to keep things interesting in or outside the bedroom with your partner. It teaches you to express yourself more freely and open as a ...
Views: 4743 - Mr. Wrong or Mr. Right? How to tell if it’s time to stay or go - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Lisa SteadmanHow do I know if and when it's time to break up? There's a lot of good in the guy I’m dating, but the bad is unacceptable. What do I do? I keep waiting for the guy I’m seeing to make the changes I need. How long do I wait? And what if he never changes? Chances are, at some point in your ...
Views: 4743(8 votes) - 5 Proven Steps To Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoIf you're attempting to find the fastest way to get your ex-girlfriend back, then you definitely believe there's still hope. Giving up could be the easy way out though not always the best path. If you are still in love and accept that you continue to have a chance, then I recommend you follow ...
Views: 4742 - Anger Management: Three Rules for Managing Your Anger - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeAnger is a useful healthy emotions because it alerts us to the fact that something is bothering us. It is what we do with our anger that makes the difference between handling anger well or not. Anger can be such an overwhelming emotion that people often feel that they are losing control. It ...
Views: 4742(1 vote) - How To Kiss A Guy – Kissing Tips For Girls - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Francois du ToitThinking about how to kiss a guy that you care about a lot can be stressful, especially if you have not kissed him before. Here are some kissing tips that will help you to kiss him well even if you have no or only very little experience with kissing boys. It happens to girls all over the ...
Views: 4739 - Take Responsibility in Your Love Relationship or Marriage... What Will and Won't Help You Move Closer Together Again - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsEllen feels sick to her stomach. She and her husband, Jim, had a really difficult weekend. Out of town guests were staying with them and, on top of this, it came to light that Ellen has been lying to Jim about how precarious her job. She is still not sure exactly why she lied, but she has ...
Views: 4739 - You're Just Not Worth It - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Deborah HillSorry, you’re just not worth it. It’s nothing personal. I’d say this to anyone. I do love you and don't blame you at all. Still, no matter what you do or say, you’re not worth me getting upset or hurt over. You see, like you I have a light that burns within me. It is fueled by my essence. ...
Views: 4735(2 votes) - Sweet Things To Do For Your Boyfriend: 3 Hot Tips To Sweep Your Boyfriend Off His Feet - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Michael LeeRomeo might be universally acknowledged as the king of romance, but that doesn’t mean Juliet can’t give him a run for his money. In my experience, girls are just as sweet as boys, if not sweeter. If you want to find out what sweet things to do for your boyfriend, then you’ve come to the right ...
Views: 4734 - What To Say To Tell My Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend You Still Love Him Or Her To Forgive Me And Reconcile After Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreGetting to contact an ex lover after a breakup or separation requires more than just a willing heart. You don’t just want to contact your ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend. What you want is to reconcile with them and get back into a relationship with him or her. Your success in getting back together ...
Views: 4731 - Creating a Lasting Relationship: 5 Steps to Getting it Right - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Jenn KayeHave you ever heard the old saying that “Relationships take work?” How does that make you feel when you hear that? Tired? A little frustrated? Do your eyeballs roll back in your head when you think of “working” on your relationship after a long day at the office, or running errands all day, ...
Views: 4723 - The Relationship Between Fear And Anger - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Greg BakerOur greatest fears are the result of what we do not understand. Our minds have the capacity to create the worst scenario possible for a given situation. This creates fear. Fear, more often than not, creates anger. Fear of the unknown is akin to the fear of loss. When we don’t understand ...
Views: 4720(2 votes) - Women over 50-How to Handle Being Single and Alone for the First Time –after 50 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Lisa CI am now involved in a wonderful relationship with a man I love and adore (who I met at an online dating site!) but do you know what most terrifies me about it? The idea of giving up my “Single Status.” You are probably thinking, “Is she nuts?” Nope, I’m not. I love being with a guy but I ...
Views: 4720 - 5 Great Online Dating Tips for Lesbian Moms - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Cupid's ArrowFor many single lesbian women meeting a potential partner is hard enough, but when you have a child the process can be even more difficult. When do you bring up the fact that you are a single mom? Do you allow your child to meet your potential new girlfriend? Here are five great online dating ...
Views: 4712(2 votes) - Love But Not In Love - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamOften it is the kiss of death. One says to the other, “I love you, but I’m no longer in love with you.” The person speaking either wishes for a relationship with someone new or already has it. The “I love you” phrase often means, “I’m not really that angry at you; you’ve got some good ...
Views: 4712(1 vote) - Why Jane Fonda Dropped James Franciscus - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Paul KyriaziJane Fonda met, soon to be star, James Franciscus in her college drama class. As she wrote in her autobiography, 'My Life So Far', "James was movie star handsome, smart, literate, and had a sense of humor." He became her first real love. She goes on to say that Franciscus had a great passion ...
Views: 4711 - Find Out If He's Already In Love With You - A Guy's Fall In Love Signs - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all have to get through a certain stage in our life when we finally get attracted to someone --- the feeling is a bit different, but it sure does feel good, doesn't it? When the time comes we think it's love, we can't help but wonder if he's also feeling the same way. Thinking about it too ...
Views: 4709 - The Mindful Couple: Quirks - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsThe difficulty with quirks in a partner is that, by definition, they are peculiar and idiosyncratic and not commonly shared. This means you are dealing with a behavior, belief, or other trait you may not understand or relate to in any way, which tends to make acceptance of your partner all the ...
Views: 4705 - Texts You Should Send To Your Ex If You Want Them Back - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversTexts You Should Send To Your Ex If You Want Them Back; A lot can hang in the balance when you're considering sending a text message to your ex, especially when you just went through the breakup process. If you send the wrong thing, they could disappear out of your life forever. A complete ...
Views: 4704(1 vote) - Six Steps to Dating Men Effectively in Today's World - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Lorraine JacksonSimilar to a job interview, a date should be used as a screening process to determine if both you and he have the same objective in mind and would be compatible. Implementing the following six steps will allow you to immediately weed out less suitable men and stay focused on attracting what you ...
Views: 4703(6 votes) - ***Toilet seats can come between you and your spouse! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As we say repeatedly, the simple things matter in love and marriage. Do the simple things and your marriage or loving relationship will prosper. Charley learned his lesson some 43 years ago! He grew up in a rural area of Missouri back when ...
Views: 4689(39 votes) - Test Your Own Marriage Satisfaction - by Marital relationships are complex institutions! In order to improve the quality of a marriage, it helps to take a systematic look at how it is functioning.
Here is a questionnaire you can use as a general guide for evaluating your marital satisfaction.
After each question below write down ...
Views: 4686(1 vote) - What to Say to Make a Guy Melt: How to Melt His Heart with Words - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from James UadialeAll women wonder at some point in their lives, what to say to make a guy melt. We all wish we could be that alluring seductress who sweeps a man off his feet through the use of simple words. Unfortunately we don't all know exactly what to say to our man and sometimes we end up feeling as though ...
Views: 4685 - Being Pushy and How it Influences Your Chances of Getting Your Man Back - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaAre you currently in a predicament over your latest breakup with your boyfriend and thinking of the options of getting back together with him? Even while it is apparent that you're still in love with your ex guy (if not there'll be no motive to stress about getting back together with him), ...
Views: 4680 - I Just Got Dumped - Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from John MooreIn this article, John D. Moore from http://www.mychicagotherapist.com write about getting dumped in a relationship. In this article: • Explore getting dumped • Assess the normal feelings associated with a breakup • Review five survival tips for the “Big D”. Here are four words that ...
Views: 4678(4 votes) - 3 Surefire Ways to Keep a Guy Satisfied in Bed - Have Better Sex - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonHello Ladies, Some of you believe to have figured men out, while others are clueless when it comes to understanding men. Even though most men are different, they have similarities at the same time. Every good woman should know how to satisfy and keep her man happy in bed. Believe it or not: ...
Views: 4676(1 vote) - Aquarius Women Compatibility - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Annie SherwoodAquarian women are feisty, and they never listen when others tell them what to do. They have their own rules that they follow and they follow them according to their own code of honor. They are rational women who, while firm in their own beliefs, will be glad to listen to yours. She will never ...
Views: 4676 - Ask Lisa Daily: She Wont’t Stop Calling My Boyfriend! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years. I moved back with my parents temporarily because we were fighting a lot. While I was home, he was seeing this girl he works with. I was really upset about everything even though she said she never slept with him. She assured me that she ...
Views: 4673(6 votes) - Steps To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Secret Ways - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoShowing kindness is love in action. What that basically means is regardless of how hard the circumstance may seem, always show kindness. You win more with showing kindness then replying with anger. It allows your ex to see that you're trying to be good to them. The first secret to getting ...
Views: 4673 - How to Be a Good Christian Wife - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for guidance on how to be a good Christian wife? If so, here are seven things you simply must do. 1. Pray for your husband. The world is a difficult place for a man. They are competing in the marketplace for jobs, feeling the weight of the financial burden of providing for a ...
Views: 4667 - The Truth About Dishonesty - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachKids and adults omit or distort the truth to avoid expected pain. The pain may come from within or from other people. From this view, we liars are *scared,* not bad or immoral! We're still responsible for our behavior. Think of the last time you needed to lie to someone. What discomfort ...
Views: 4666 - My Husband Has Changed So Much: My Husband Has Changed the Way He Treats Me - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from James UadialeMy husband has changed so much since we got married. That's a very common complaint among married women. The man you walked down the aisle with on your wedding day isn't exactly the same man that you wake up to each day now. Physically he may have put on a few pounds and his hair may be ...
Views: 4665 - You Never Miss The Water Until The Well Runs Dry - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Wayne KehlThis old proverb shines a very bright light on the theory that you never know what you have until it is gone. If everything in your life is going well right now, think about the dynamics around you that help to make it great. If your life is challenging at this moment because you have recently ...
Views: 4665 - ***Only Liars and Cheats Think Infidelity is Acceptable - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In a recent article, we discussed the “infidelity” of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Governor of California had a 25-year marriage with Maria Shriver. In our article, we pointed out how our three-decades of research on successful marriage on six ...
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