Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Relationship Advice Articles
Dave Shields is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Relationship Advice". You can find complete information on Dave Shields and his products by visiting Kenosis Center.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Toxic Relationships: Love Them, But Leave Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarYou’ve worked so hard to move forward, and you are finally manifesting the life you wanted. You’ve learned how to let go of self-sabotaging habits. But what do you do when what’s pulling you back is someone you love, or an old client to whom you have dedicated lots of time? I am talking about ...
Views: 11058(4 votes) - My Ex Is Ignoring Me-What To Do When My Ex Boyfriend Avoids & Ignores Me? – Get His Attention - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MooreMy ex is ignoring me;Relationship Advice on How to get the attention of an ex boyfriend. What To Do When My Ex Boyfriend Avoids & Ignores Me? – Get His Attention. Tips to make your ex boyfriend love you again and Expert Tips to get your ex boyfriend back in your life. My ex boyfriend is ...
Views: 10965(1 vote) - The Nature Of A Misunderstanding - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Greg BakerMisunderstandings are perhaps the single greatest source of our arguments and fights with each other. They occur for many reasons. Understanding where they come from and how to avoid them will go a long way to strengthen relationships and avoid fights. It is important to understand what ...
Views: 10962 - How to Stop Thinking About My Ex Girlfriend - 10 Tips for Moving On That Will Give You Your Life Back - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Help For YouIf you've been suffering from a hard break up, this article is for you. You know you need to get over your ex and start looking towards your bright future, but you just feel stuck in the past. Don't worry, there is help. By reading "How to stop thinking about my ex girlfriend" you'll learn ten ...
Views: 10956 - Why Is Your Wife Bored of Your Marriage Right Now? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannIf you're facing problems in your marriage right now, then you already know what it's like dealing with a cold, distant wife who has no interest in talking to you or seeing you happy. Or maybe she's the other side of the spectrum, constantly finding something to be angry with you about? ...
Views: 10950 - Getting Your Ex Boyfriend Back When He Does Not Respond To You - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversGetting Your Ex Boyfriend Back When He Does Not Respond To You; Having your boyfriend breakup with you hurts enough, but then when he ignores your text, emails and phone calls as well you almost go crazy. It feels like he wants to shut you out of his life completely. This is the man who said he ...
Views: 10944 - ***What are the Warning Signs of a Failing Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have studied marriage around the globe for three decades. And while our focus has principally been on successful marriage, we have interviewed a lot of folks whose marriage was in trouble – whose marriage was falling apart. There is nothing ...
Views: 10885(22 votes) - Ex Girlfriend in a Rebound Relationship? Proven and Effective Ways to Win Her Back! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Phillip TomGetting your ex girlfriend back from someone else isn't as complicated as you imagine. Just as reconciling with an ex involves a game plan, getting your girlfriend back from another guy is no different. The plan of action might include some extra moves, however there are easy ways of making her ...
Views: 10873 - ***Marriage and the Empty Nest: Five Strategies for Rediscovering Your Spouse - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Okay, the children have all left home. You and your spouse are finally alone after two decades of marriage. Now what? How do you cope? What lies in store for the two of you? These are questions faced by millions of married couples worldwide ...
Views: 10840(21 votes) - Signs Of Cheating Girlfriend - Top 10 Signs - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Thomas M TurnerWhether you are married or dating, cheating can be devastating. As hard as it may be to believe that she is being unfaithful, sometimes it's important to take a step back and look at your relationship objectively. If your significant other is acting strange, and your relationship just isn't ...
Views: 10840 - How To Impress A Girl: 3 Sensational Tips To Impress And Attract Any Girl - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Michael LeeFrom a very young age, most guys find themselves learning how to impress a girl. We try our best to win all the games, be the first the show her something really cool and overall, make sure her attention is focused on us. Now that we’ve grown up quite a bit, the situation hasn’t changed. ...
Views: 10818 - How To Entertain Make Women Or Girls Laugh And Enjoy To You - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Vanessa MoorePsychological natural approach to dating, attracting, seducing women in real life. How To Entertain Make Women Or Girls Laugh And Enjoy To You; You won't have to learn strange lines or behaviors. You WILL learn how to unleash the parts of your personality that NATURALLY attract women. Get a ...
Views: 10794 - ***How Will I Know I Can Trust Him? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Here is an undeniable truth about life – actions speak louder than words! We know, you’ve heard this all before! But the truth is, you can, and must, judge a man by his actions and not by his words! Words are cheap. Actions mean everything! The ...
Views: 10788(39 votes) - My Ex Ignores Me Now - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Andrew HunterBreakups are always bad but if they ended badly, they are definitely worse. It can be tough if your ex decides that they hate the ground you walk on and therefore do not make the effort of being civil to you. If you're worrying about "my ex ignores me, what did I do wrong?" then read on and find ...
Views: 10746 - Discover How to Date Your Spouse Again - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaFor many people, a trial separation means the end of your marriage. For others, it means a new beginning for their marriage. Marriage separation gives couples a chance to evaluate what they want out of their life and how their spouse fits in. If you and your spouse are temporarily separated to ...
Views: 10693(1 vote) - What to Say to Get Your Girl Back - The Right Words to Melt Her Heart - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Patrick UadialeFiguring out what to say to get your girl back may seem like a huge mystery. It's really not all that difficult when you consider what you know about your girlfriend. You have all the tools you need to say the right things to get her back. You just need to find the words. Since most men ...
Views: 10688(1 vote) - Stop the Defensive Behaviors and Start Communicating - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jennine EstesDefensive behavior is one of the leading causes of on-going painful conflicts within a relationship, the type which can lead to long term damage. Defensive behavior sends the message to your partner that their experiences and ideas are wrong, and that you are in the right. However, as you may ...
Views: 10657 - After the Wedding: What to Expect During the First Year of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Lauri Allison LaBadieBy this time, most of us have probably attended at least one wedding this summer. I went to one last weekend, and my dear friends Lauri and Jeff, the co-owners of TherapyLinx.com, will be tying the knot in just a few weeks. That got me to thinking how these happy, glowing effervescent brides’ ...
Views: 10646(2 votes) - Is The Average Cost of Marriage Counseling Worth It? Will It Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannMarriage counseling has become a very commonly prescribed solution to marriage problems in America today, thus you'd think it'd be able to repair your marriage. Many couples have turned to marital therapy, so does that mean you should too? Does couple's counseling even work? As you continue ...
Views: 10638 - Definition: Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisEmotional intimacy is a dimension of interpersonal intimacy that varies in degree and over time, much like physical intimacy. Affect, emotion and feeling may refer to different phenomena. Emotional intimacy may refer to any or all of those in both a lay or a professional context. Emotional ...
Views: 10563 - I Pushed My Boyfriend Away - How to Win Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"I pushed my boyfriend away and now I want him back." How you wish you could simply turn back the hands of time in order that you could correct your deeds, right? You regret pushing your boyfriend away however at the moment you simply thought it was right to do that. Perhaps you just didn't like ...
Views: 10563 - How To Get Your Long Distance Ex Boyfriend / Girlfriend Back - How To Fix A Long Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Patrick UadialeYou've broken off for reasons best known to you, but you know the guy and what his likes, dislikes or preferences are. So if you want him back you'll know how to go about it even better this time than you did the first, so go along with these ideas and impress him back. Smarten up To ...
Views: 10562 - I Used To Be Happy -- What Happened? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Curt GorlickBecoming Aware! I talk with a lot of people who say they are tired of living the way they’re feeling now. I often ask, “What are you feeling now?” The some common answers I get are: • “I’m not exactly sure what I’m feeling. I just know I’m frustrated and disappointed with the people ...
Views: 10517 - ***How Will I Know I Am In Love? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzHow will I know I am in Love? By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In our many interviews with people “in love” we ask them, perhaps, the most revealing question of the interview – “How will I know I am in love?” We have heard very consistent answers. And conversely, many people ...
Views: 10489(37 votes) - Owning Our Inner Pluto before . . . It Eats Us for Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from joan pancoePluto, the planet of transformation, was discovered in 1930, coinciding with the birth of Fascism and the rise of the third Reich in Germany. Its name is synonymous with Hades, God of the Underworld, and, if one believes in synchronicity, represents the transpersonal force of our collective ...
Views: 10486(2 votes) - 5 Signs Your Girl Might Give if She Wants You Back - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterHow your ex has conducted herself since you broke up may give you an idea about whether or not she wants to come back to you. It’s a pretty sure bet that she’s not going to be direct and tell you this plainly, but rather you can tell through her actions and behaviors. They only suggest that ...
Views: 10471(2 votes) - Am I a Controlling Person? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldBeing asked if you are a controlling person is a confronting realization as most controlling people are unaware of their traits, what we aim to do in this short review is to help you identify controlling patterns and the effect it has on others. One of the first behavioral patterns is the way ...
Views: 10470 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back When He Has Moved On? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou want to get your ex boyfriend back however he says he had moved on. This may be a terrible remembrance in your emotional life however you have to center on the good things as well as eliminate all the bad occurrence from your mind in order for you to design a strategy that will aid you get ...
Views: 10439 - Attracting a Dream Relationship Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Barbara PellegrinoAttracting a relationship using a vision board is a hot topic. Today, Mothers day, I was very happy remembering this huge blessing, that manifested for me in 1994, in the area of dream relationships. I still love rejoicing in the "tipping point' / quantum leap that has brought me to this day ...
Views: 10412(2 votes) - Rebound Relationships Can Help You Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Karyn DaviesIf your relationship has recently broken up and your boyfriend or husband has moved on to a rebound relationship, how are you supposed to get him back again? A rebound relationship is defined as a relationship with someone else to help get over an ex partner. These types of relationships offer a ...
Views: 10411 - ***Why Do Women Like Players? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.It’s often asked to me why women like Jerks, Badboys, and Players, and while I teach that much of the reason rests in the fact that to the brain, arousal due to danger and threats can be easily confused with arousal due to sexual appeal, there is a bit of a difference between a guy who is a ...
Views: 10398(5 votes) - My Ex Boyfriend is Playing Mind Games! Great Tips to Get Even With Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeI recently got a letter from a visitor to the blog who said essentially, “my boyfriend is playing mind games, and I’m tired of it.” That I could understand. It’s difficult trudging through the emotions you’re already feeling related to the break up, but when your ex decides now is the time to ...
Views: 10384 - Keep Your Friends and Family Out of Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. D. Ivan YoungInvolving third parties in relationship matters doesn’t solve your problem, it compounds the issue. If you discuss your private affairs in public, it is going to backfire. Managing relationships by committee condemns them to a premature death. The best approach is to allow time, patience and ...
Views: 10378(6 votes) - Christian Relationship Help: Five Keys to Overcome Jealousy - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian relationship help to overcome jealousy? Proverbs 27:4 says: "Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Jealousy is indeed a strong emotion that infects and affects a relationship. Jealousy can be felt toward anyone: friends, siblings, ...
Views: 10373 - What To Do When Talking To Your Ex Girlfriend Again? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaPerhaps it has been a while since you broke up with girlfriend. Nevertheless, some time has passed and the raw emotions has subsided and now, the two of you can talk again. How can you start talking again to your ex girlfriend without it being awkward? Well, if you haven't even established ...
Views: 10367 - 10 Texting Rules for Dating Singles – Texting Guidelines and Dating Etiquette - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Deborrah CooperI believe the growing preference for texting has a lot to do with its impersonal nature. It’s much easier to launch a new relationship by exchanging texts than it is to talk. It’s also very easy to say and do things over a screen that one would never have the nerve to do face to face (or say ear ...
Views: 10365 - Missing An Ex? Get Your Ex Back By Playing It Cool! - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Joseph CarrieDid your ex recently walk out on you? Are you feeling stunned and broken-hearted? If you are you most likely want to try and get your ex back. Unfortunately most of us go about it the wrong way. We totally lose our cool and start doing crazy things. We do things born of desperation and not ...
Views: 10340 - Do Certain People Push Your Buttons? - 7 Insights for Dealing With Them - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenEvery person is for your growth, learning, and expansion. This can be hard to believe especially from a person who pushes your buttons and you feel like pulling your hair out. It’s much easier to acknowledge the great and awesome qualities that our friends bring for us and reflect in us. ...
Views: 10315 - Platonic Relationship the Good and Bad - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Francis HoseinPlatonic Relationship is an intimate relationship between man and woman without the romantic or sexual intimacy. The questions that normally arise whenever this topic is raised are: 1) Is it possible; and 2) what are the good and bad that come with it? Is it really possible Is it really ...
Views: 10301 - Why Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorWhy Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer Snoring isn’t called 'the silent relationship killer' because it doesn’t make any sound. On the contrary, the sometimes raucous sounds that are called snoring could often rival a freight train going through the bedroom! Snoring has earned the ...
Views: 10277(2 votes) - Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back by Being His Friend - Get Him Back Now! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeA suggestion that a lot of men make as soon as they break up with their girlfriend is to continue as friends. This can be unbearably difficult for a woman who imagined a romantic expected forthcoming condition with her boyfriend. If you get yourself in this condition consider twice before you ...
Views: 10239 - 3 Ideas to Surprise Your Boyfriend in Bed and Spice Up Your Sex Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jack HutsonAfter some time of being with your boyfriend, it's natural that your sex life may get a bit monotone. But no worries girls - there is a solution for every problem, you just have to know where's the right place to look for it. I'll give you 3 ideas to surprise your boyfriend and make your sex ...
Views: 10225 - Do You Have A Fear Of Embarrassment? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerMaking mistakes is part of life. But making mistakes in front of your peers, family, friends, or loved ones often brings a sense of embarrassment. Fearing this embarrassment will invariably cause you even more humiliation. Find out why and what you can do. Embarrassment is the natural result ...
Views: 10213(2 votes) - How to Get Ex Girlfriend Back Long Distance – Woo Her Back Even if She’s Miles Away - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Ashley KayHow to get ex girlfriend back when you live long distance from each other can be tricky. When the relationship ended, she chose to move away, as in a different state or city! Or maybe you’ve always lived long distance and she feels like it isn’t working out that’s why she broke up with you. ...
Views: 10211 - How To Impress A Guy: 3 Cool Tips To Catch A Guy’s Attention And Affection - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to impress a guy, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ll tell you all about what makes guys tick, how to get them to laugh, and the way to their hearts. Let’s face it. Guys are pretty laidback creatures. Only a handful can be called high maintenance so getting a guy’s ...
Views: 10182(3 votes) - "We Can't Communicate" - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat are couples really meaning when they say, "We can't communicate"?The issue with understanding what this means is what they mean by "communicate."All too often, when a partner states, "We can't communicate," what he or she means is "I can't get my partner ...
Views: 10167(6 votes) - Navigating the Power Struggle Stage of Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Denise WadeLet’s face it at some time or another almost every healthy relationship suffers a breakdown where one or both parties are ready to walk out the door. This is the natural ebb and flow. As much as you want your intimate relationship to work out sometimes it just does not seem possible. The ...
Views: 10162 - ***Why Do Men Change After Sex? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why do men so often change after sex?" asked Shelley in our first phone session. "Tell me what you mean by this. What has been your experience?" I asked her."I meet a guy who I like. We are very attracted to each other - lots of great chemistry. It doesn't take long ...
Views: 10133(5 votes) - "Old Souls" - An Astrological Take on Those Mysterious People That Get That Name - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Christofer FrenchWhat is an "Old Soul" Just what is an "old soul"? This is a phrase that precedes "new age" ideology and reaches back into our old English lexicon. It embraces the idea that a particularly, wise, world weary, or compassionate person "goes back" into a time that precedes the present. It is a ...
Views: 10094(4 votes) - How to Seduce Women using Alpha Male Body Language- Use your eyes - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Jacobs jesseUsing alpha male body language can help men to seduce women. One important method of using alpha male body language to seduce women is using the eyes. Men can learn how to attract and seduce women if they want to want to date more women. Many dating instructors recommends that your act of ...
Views: 10094