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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- My Husband Treats Me Like Dirt: When Your Husband Stops Loving You - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunMy Husband Treats Me Like Dirt: When Your Husband Stops Loving You "What should I do if my husband stopped loving me?" That's such a difficult question for any woman to ask. Being married to a man who no longer loves you is emotionally torturous. You spend day-after-day questioning what went ...
Views: 1142 - I Don't Feel Loved By My Husband: I Don't Feel Important To My Husband - How To Feel Loved By Your Husband - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunI Don't Feel Loved By My Husband: I Don't Feel Important To My Husband - How To Feel Loved By Your Husband My friend came to me and said, "I feel my husband doesn't love me anymore and wants to divorce." If you find yourself in the same situation, this condition doesn't mean the end of your ...
Views: 1628 - How To Get More Attention From Husband: When Your Husband Doesn't Give You Attention - Not Getting Enough Attention From Husband - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunHow To Get More Attention From Husband: When Your Husband Doesn't Give You Attention - Not Getting Enough Attention From Husband Every time you enter a new dating experience with someone, or at the beginning or your commitment to each other, the highs are many and the feelings run wild. You ...
Views: 652 - My Husband Makes Me Feel Sexually Inadequate: I Feel Inadequate Sexually - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunMy Husband Makes Me Feel Sexually Inadequate: I Feel Inadequate Sexually It is a rare occurrence for a woman to be the one in control in the bedroom and that is a shame. Instead of letting your man always be the one in control and to be the one who decides how you make love, don't you want to ...
Views: 1449 - How To Forgive Husband For Emotional Abuse: Forgiving An Abusive Husband - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunHow To Forgive Husband For Emotional Abuse: Forgiving An Abusive Husband Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse may not heal by itself over time. Given that its impact targets more the psychic areas than the body, you could be unconsciously scarred for a long period of time. Because the ...
Views: 2614 - How To Make Up After A Fight With Your Husband: Healing Conversation After Fight - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunHow To Make Up After A Fight With Your Husband: Healing Conversation After Fight Differences between a husband and a wife will always be around. No matter how long the two of you have been together or how deep your love for each other is. It may be fruitful to successfully keep away from ...
Views: 912 - How To Make A Marriage Work With Stepchildren: How To Deal With Step Children - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Rodrigo ArjunHow To Make A Marriage Work With Stepchildren: How To Deal With Step Children A step child is a human progeny of your spouse by a previous marriage. Step children are inherited in so many ways; they are children of your husband's late wife or your wife's late husband. Some are as a result of ...
Views: 824 - How To Communicate With Husband Without Fighting: I Can't Talk To My Husband Without Him Getting Angry - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHow To Communicate With Husband Without Fighting: I Can't Talk To My Husband Without Him Getting Angry Don't know how to communicate with your spouse anymore? When years of happiness and bliss suddenly start to be over-run by hard times and responsibilities, it can seem like you spend more ...
Views: 2950 - How To Convince Your Husband To Stay Married: How To Convince My Husband To Stay With Me - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHow To Convince Your Husband To Stay Married: How To Convince My Husband To Stay With Me Is your marriage in trouble? If it is, you might not agree with me at the moment, but marriage is a wonderful institution. I can say that as I have been happily married for over 30 years. Sadly, it is ...
Views: 1851 - How Will I Know When It's Time To Reconcile With My Husband During Separation: Average Length Of Separation Before Reconciliation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHow Will I Know When It's Time To Reconcile With My Husband During Separation: Average Length Of Separation Before Reconciliation Marriage separation is resorted to by many couples for three major reasons: it can give them perspective on their marriage, it is a step towards divorce and it can ...
Views: 2510 - Stepkids Coming between Marriage: How To Survive A Marriage With Stepchildren - What To Do When You Don't Like Your Stepchild - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaStepkids Coming between Marriage: How To Survive A Marriage With Stepchildren - What To Do When You Don't Like Your Stepchild The Nature versus Nurture debate is age old. My experience as a Childless Stepmom puts a big point in the Nature column. I love my stepchildren, and I tell their ...
Views: 1727 - How To Talk Your Spouse Into Marriage Counseling: How To Suggest Marriage Counseling To Husband / Wife - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHow To Talk Your Spouse Into Marriage Counseling: How To Suggest Marriage Counseling To Husband / Wife One of the saddest things in this world to witness or be a part of is seeing a marriage come to an end. It is a particularly sad event given that a marriage is normally entered into with so ...
Views: 880 - How Long Should I Give My Husband Space: When To Reconcile After Separation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaHow Long Should I Give My Husband Space: When To Reconcile After Separation Do you want to save your marriage today and stop a potential marriage separation or divorce? Do you feel as if your marriage is lacking spark or you just can't get it right? Do you fear a marriage separation or ...
Views: 2848 - My Husband Cheated On Me but I Still Love Him: Why Do I Still Love Him After He Cheated - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Cheated On Me but I Still Love Him: Why Do I Still Love Him After He Cheated If your husband cheated on you but you still love him, you might feel like your marriage is hopeless. Even if your husband said that he made a mistake and he still loves you too, it can be hard to believe ...
Views: 3522 - Son’s Gift - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Imtiaz AhmedThe Second Middle School of Wen Jiang District of Chengdu ushered the 2019 high school student’s adult ceremony. Many parents attended their children’s ceremony. During this time, A high school student wearing a black suit (Zeng Mulingsen) suddenly Kneel in front of the mother, told the mother ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Intellectually Developed People End Up With People Who Are Emotionally Undeveloped? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn a relationship, it is not uncommon for one person to be logical and the other to be emotional. It can then seem as though one person provides what the other is lacking, thereby balancing each other out. By themselves they are out of balance, but together, they end up becoming the ultimate ...
Views: 775 - Why Men Are Attracted to a Deep Voice No Matter What the Psychologists Say! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Nancy DanielsIt seems that studies done on the speaking voice say that men prefer women with higher-pitched voices. These studies report that men ‘see’ women with higher-pitched voices as being younger and thinner. I beg to differ! In all the movie in which the directors specifically want an attractive ...
Views: 962 - What is the worst thing in a bisexual marriage? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2024 from Anna GreenMaintaining and developing a good marriage is challenging for straight, and is it more difficult for bisexual friends? Perhaps the first thing many people think of is derailment. Yes, Derailment, whatever the cause, is of course wrong and is not acceptable to the majority. But the fact that ...
Views: 1340 - Chinese Astrology - Your date with success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Alvin YapIn Chinese Methodology of Date Selection, a date is selected for an important activity based on the prevailing energy of the chosen day. If you are embarking on an important task or endeavour, you should consult the Chinese Tong Shu or Chinese Almanac. The Chinese Almanac has its beginning ...
Views: 947 - How You Can Add More Spice to Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Nabil AhsanNothing in this universe remains the same. Everyone and everything is aging with time and the same happens to the relationships as well. It is important to know here that when your relationship starts to feel bland, it does not mean you do not love each other anymore. Repetition is boring ...
Views: 899 - START A NEW RELATIONSHIP, WITH YOUR PARTNER - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIt’s been a wonderful Season so far of clearing, replenishing, and resetting ourselves. As we move into the lovely holiday weekend with Passover and Easter, if you observe, we can expand on the meaning of the holiday beyond the religious message. I love to experience this time as a time for new ...
Views: 671 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Want A Mother Figure? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperJust because a man looks like a man, it doesn’t mean that he feels likes like a man on the inside. What is going on externally is then going to have very little to do with what is going on internally. Still, even though his physical appearance will create the impression that he is a man, it ...
Views: 702 - Dear Dr. Romance: How do I make him understand? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: How do I make him understand? So my soon-to-be-ex is still in the house as well as myself! This is not working! He keeps trying to make things better, but I don't feel anything for him anymore. He has been better to me but is still very rude to our son and says hurtful things ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - How to let go of your anger before, during, and after divorce. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 1269 - What Makes Bisexual Online Dating Sites So Popular? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Jessica LawBisexual online dating has become a new way for us to find the other half. In reality, the social circle is limited, and the geographical distance becomes zero on the Internet, which gives us more opportunities to meet new people. However, just because of the inability to communicate face to ...
Views: 1489 - Relationships: Can Someone Be Emotionally Unavailable Even Though They’re In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt would be easy to believe that the people who are emotionally unavailable are single and the ones who aren’t are in a relationship. Or, if someone is emotionally available and single, it could just show that they are taking a break after going through a breakup, for instance. This is then ...
Views: 776 - How About Your Bisexual Dating? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Anna GreenWhat do you think about bisexual people find their dating partner through bisexual dating site? Whether you are worried that personal information leakage, don't know that which website is most suitable for yourself. A bisexual dating site is a platform for creating relationship, dating, love, ...
Views: 1458 - What is the key to Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness long- term marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Tina TessinaAccording to twentytwowords.com, Hugh said “You love each other — and respect each other. You truly want to be together.” Respect and caring are so important in determining who will stay together. Respect and caring create what I call mutuality in the relationship. Mutuality means that love, ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - How To Make My Husband Realize What He Has: How To Make Him Value You More - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2019 from Henry JosephHow To Make My Husband Realize What He Has: How To Make Him Value You More If you are a woman who has been married for some time you may have noticed a strong shift in the dynamic of the relationship. Things invariably change over time and even though you once felt that your husband was ...
Views: 651 - I Get Nothing Out Of My Marriage: I Do Everything For My Husband And Get Nothing In Return - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2019 from Henry JosephI Get Nothing Out Of My Marriage: I Do Everything For My Husband And Get Nothing In Return Romance is important for your marriage. Lack of romance can drive you nuts. There are people who might take exception to this and say that romance isn't the important if you really love each other. ...
Views: 1284 - What Can You Do if Your Spouse is in An Emotional Affair? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2019 from C Mellie SmithAn emotional affair can have a devastating effect on your marriage, but there are ways to survive the breach if you are willing to make the effort. When you discover an emotional affair, the steps you take next can make the difference between making your marriage stronger and tearing it apart. ...
Views: 805 - My Husband Is Always In A Bad Mood With Me: Husband Mood Swings Anger - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Is Always In A Bad Mood With Me: Husband Mood Swings Anger Karen dreads those days when her husband Steve is moody and out of sorts. She knows that his job is very stressful and, to make matters worse, he's having a difficult time getting along with his new boss. At the same ...
Views: 1400 - I Pay All Bills In My Marriage: Tired Of Financially Supporting My Husband - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenI Pay All Bills In My Marriage: Tired Of Financially Supporting My Husband Money problems in marriage are more common than you think. You might be surprised at how the smallest money issues can erupt into something so serious that they lead to divorce. However, that doesn't mean you have to ...
Views: 2879 - My Husband Never Apologizes For Anything: How To Make Your Husband Apologize - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackMy Husband Never Apologizes For Anything: How To Make Your Husband Apologize Has the thing that happened to so, so many marriages finally happened to you? I am talking about the disappearance of love. You feel that your husband doesn't love you anymore. You want to make your husband want you ...
Views: 978 - My Husband Never Thinks He Is Wrong: What To Do When Your Husband Never Admits He's Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Never Thinks He Is Wrong: What To Do When Your Husband Never Admits He's Wrong In marriage, there are many things that a couple needs to learn as they move on with their life together and eventually have children. The adjustment period is a continuous process. As trials and ...
Views: 1445 - Husband Upset About My Past: My Husband Left Me Because Of My Past - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHusband Upset About My Past: My Husband Left Me Because Of My Past No greater emotional pain can be inflicted than the words from your husband, I Want A Divorce! Even when you both realize that it has been coming for some time, the actual facing it is still very painful. No matter who made ...
Views: 2162 - Wife Goes Out Without Telling Me: Wife Leaves House Without Telling Me - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaWife Goes Out Without Telling Me: Wife Leaves House Without Telling Me Does your wife just disappear on you while not letting you know where she goes? She says that she is going out with her girlfriends when in reality she may be meeting up with someone else to have sex or to receive ...
Views: 915 - My Husband Thinks I Have Cheated On Him: My Husband Thinks I'm Cheating On Him - Being Accused Of Cheating When You're Not - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Thinks I Have Cheated On Him: My Husband Thinks I'm Cheating On Him - Being Accused Of Cheating When You're Not My husband thinks that I have cheated on him and is checking on me every moment. He checks on my clothes, bags and emails. I don't want to lose him and how should I make ...
Views: 1298 - I'm Pregnant And My Husband Wants A Divorce: Pregnant And Abandoned By Husband - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyI'm Pregnant And My Husband Wants A Divorce: Pregnant And Abandoned By Husband If saving a marriage is a challenge you are facing right now, there are some basic steps you can take that can make a big difference in your relationship. They may seem like no-brainers when you read this, but ...
Views: 926 - Dear Dr. Romance: Why is my ex still calling me? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was dating this guy for about 2 years. During the time that we were together we had some good times and bad. For one he was cheating on me with another girl then we got back together. During that time we worked hard to make the relationship work then I found out that ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Husband Goes Out Without Telling Me: Husband Leaves House Without Telling Me - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyHusband Goes Out Without Telling Me: Husband Leaves House Without Telling Me Are you a loyal wife that doesn't quite trust your husband? He says he is going out with friends when in fact you really don't know what he is up to. True, this may be legitimate in some case but not in all. The ...
Views: 2206 - My Husband Won't Stop Seeing The Other Woman: My Husband Prefers Sex With Other Woman - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyMy Husband Won't Stop Seeing The Other Woman: My Husband Prefers Sex With Other Woman "My husband fell in love with another woman, what should I do?" This is a problem that many married women are worrying about. In the initial stage of your marriage, you probably do not have to worry about ...
Views: 671 - Taking Stress Out On Spouse: My Husband Is Stressed And Takes It Out On Me - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyTaking Stress Out On Spouse: My Husband Is Stressed And Takes It Out On Me Marriage is not a competition to see whose ways and viewpoints ultimately win out. If you take that attitude by always trying to prove you are right and the other wrong, you should expect a married life of tension ...
Views: 884 - Dear Dr. Romance: I think I'll be eternally grateful - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Tina TessinaThank you Dear Dr Romance: I've stumbled across your website, and think I'm going to be eternally grateful for having done so. Your advice is a pleasure to read, with helpful action-plans for effecting change. I love your articles on relationships with parents/children, being one's own ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - A Man’s Guide to Supporting a Woman’s Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Julie DohertyMen Value Freedom and Consistency: Women Value Honesty and Emotional Freedom “A Caring Man is a Sexy Man” In today’s world there is a great deal that men should know about the unique health concerns facing the woman in his life. Often women get busy with caring for their husbands, ...
Views: 920 - Dr. Romance: When Love is Kind: Mutuality in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many people ask me, “How will I know if I'm in love?” Answer: Anyone who's in love usually knows it; the real question should be are we mutually in love, or am I wasting my time? If you want to be secure in your primary relationship, knowing how to create mutuality and work ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Keeping Your Relationship Alive After Baby Has Arrived - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Julie DohertyHaving a baby is undeniably one of the greatest joys in life, however no-one can ever prepare you fully for the huge adjustment. Not to mention the changes to your relationship with one another. Making the changes and the great leap from being a couple, to baby making three is initially ...
Views: 825 - SPRING CLEAN YOUR SOUL - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIn last week’s issue we covered Detox. Another Springtime favorite is of course – Spring Cleaning. I like to cover the usual topics from a different angle that include a personal growth/wellness and relational enrichment component… Personal – There is tons to clean out in our personal domain. ...
Views: 711 - Dear Dr. Romance: Now That We Are Together, Things Have Changed. - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been dating this girl for 3 months now but we were talking and going on occasional dates for a good 5 months before we finally made it offical. Now that we are together things have changed. She ignores me when we are around friends and family. When I ask her if she ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Relationships: Is It Possible To End Up With The Wrong Person? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperJust as one can choose something on a menu and end up finding out that it is not very appealing to their taste buds; they can also end up choosing someone to be in a relationship with, only to find out that they are not a good match. However, although one can just stop eating a meal that doesn’t ...
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