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- 9 ways to transform your relationship byraising your self-worth - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Clement McGrathThere are nine important benefits of high self-worth and when we apply these we will truly create more fulfilling relationships. Here is a brief overview of all nine. There is much more that can be said but this will give you an idea of how you can transform any relationship from stress and ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - A beautiful tale about LOVE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lais StephanOne day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed. It truly was the most beautiful ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - A Better Relationship in a Week - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from William CottringerA Better Relationship in a Week By Bill Cottringer No matter how good or bad your present relationship is it can always be better with minimal planning, effort, and cost. And in this economy that is a pretty good deal! Here is a very practical and easy way to have a better ...
Views: 1523(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: 4587(1 vote) - A Closer Look at Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Diane BabcockA stagnant stigma Let us take good look at the stagnant stigma surrounding abuse and see abuse for what it really is: an oppressed, suppressed, repressed mighty universal power that has been stolen – mostly feminine. Now look closer. It takes extraordinary resilience and endurance to ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - A Decrease In Testosterone NOT A Mandatory Part Of Aging For Men - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2015 from David CarrerasIt was always one of the more depressing aspects of aging, at least to me... an inevitable loss of "manliness" and potency as one gets older. Well the good news is, a decrease in testosterone levels is NOT something that has to be accepted as you age. Studies have shown that it is ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - A Different View on Casey Anthony - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Phyllis KingThe source of all pain on the planet, all confusion, all hatred, all poverty lies in what those in Eastern religions have long since called “The Disease of Duality.” The quest to balance the ego mind with the soul’s wisdom. When we believe we are separate from God, that God is over there, and ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - A Few Signs of Domestic Violence You Cannot Ignore—Part Four, in a Series of Six - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“My personality and entire lifestyle changed. I had to quit my active involvement with the Chamber of Commerce, could not call on my big corporate accounts with male clients, and was accused daily of having affairs. My long-time friends did not know the hell I was living through. I was so ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - A Fisherman's Beliefs Killed Him - Beliefs Are Real - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAfter a long day of fishing the bright sea, an Indian fisherman heads home to port. The sea with its endless potential treated him very well today and he was sure to gain huge reward after selling his catch. The fishing market had been bustling as of recent and the demand for the fisherman’s ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - A Gay Therapist's Advice on Avoiding Fights with Your Boyfriend - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Adam BlumYou are dating a five-year-old. Yes, that man across the dinner table from you—the one with beard stubble and crow’s feet—is actually a five-year-old boy. So are you. All of us retain our experiences as children throughout our lives. And when we are fighting with our boyfriends there’s ...
Views: 3887(1 vote) - A good lie finds more believers than a bad truth. —German proverb Be honest and recover - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLies I’m not upset that you lied to me; I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you. —Friedrich Nietzsche There are three types of lies—lies, damn lies, and statistics. —Benjamin Disraeli Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - A Guide to Free Games on the Internet - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2018 from Wajahat AliWhen you take a seat and consider it, no other development has affected our lives more than the web. You can make cash quick (and spend it similarly as fast); you can stay in touch with old companions, and make a lot of new associates; you can check the climate on the opposite side of the globe, ...
Views: 412(1 vote) - A Look at Life and Death - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janis EricsonRevenge is a confession of pain.” Today it is hard to think of much else. The news that Osama Bin Laden was dead arrived last night, and I wasn’t alone in my shock. It is news I thought would never arrive. We all remember 9/11 and where we were that day. None of us was alone in our grief ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - A Major Cause of Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Margaret PaulWe all know that relationships are very challenging. 52% of married people reach their 15th anniversary and only 33% reach their 25th anniversary. I have been counseling individuals and couples for 40 years and I believe that I have discovered a major cause of relationship problems - if not ...
Views: 3091(2 votes) - A Man’s Guide To The First Night of Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from Randy SkiltonThe build up to ‘The Big Day’ is generally dominated by the female of the species and her chosen band of merry women – bridesmaids, mother, mother-in-law to be, sisters, aunts – basically any woman with a relationship or blood connection to the bride. Don’t be fooled. Weddings, their ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - A Millennials Guide to Wearing Minimalist Diamond Earrings - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2020 from Santosh AndreiMost millennials have chosen the life of a minimalist. And that is evident right from the way they live to the way they get dressed. Although simplicity may seem very simple, but to effectively curate a look that is both chic and clean may not be as simple as it sounds. A person has to ...
Views: 256(1 vote) - A Powerful Way to Build Attraction with A Girl You Have a Crush On - by Submitted on May 17, 2020 from Josh Manuel"Your availability to a woman will contribute to her feelings of attraction" – Carlos Xuma. It’s a natural tendency for us guys to be obsess over a girl we have a crush on. We hang out with her every day and call her day and night trying hard to create attraction. But what you probably ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - A Psychological Persepctive on Quantum Healing - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Cathryn TaylorTHE BASICS – “Where it all begins!” In the last decade an explosion has occurred. The Laws of the Universe – the laws of attraction – the laws of abundance are now being made available to the masses. An electrical current is running through the planet as a plethora of information reaches the ...
Views: 1551(2 votes) - A Quick Guide to Kitchen Accessories By Cabinets 4 sure - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Hotels Etc.comIf you love to cook or if you just love gadgets, there are plenty of kitchen gadgets that you should look at. No matter what the kitchen task, there is a very cool kitchen gadget available. Here are some samples. If you love mixed drinks, lattes or hot chocolate, then you need to purchase a ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - A Quick Travel Getaway To A Fantasyland (Literally) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comSometimes everyone needs a little vacation. Atlantic City provides just that. You’ll find a wide variety of casino’s, nightlife, the boardwalk, and much more. Whether you’re just spending the day or staying the weekend you’ll never have a dull moment. The Hilton Casino Resort is one place not ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - A Relationship Guide for Men and Self Talk, think like a Child – Creating and Maintaining Social Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2020 from Brooke WhistanceBroadly speaking, humans can be divided into two groups based on their outward demeanors; reserved or social. Both these terms are not more than social constructs directed at an individual’s behavior towards a certain setting. By virtue of their existence, humans have an innate sense or ...
Views: 361(1 vote) - A Rememdy for Toxic People - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Sara DillingerDo you remember the old skull and cross-bones? The last time I saw it was when I was watching The Pirates of the Caribbean. There was a time, though, when it was the universal symbol not just of pirates and their undead henchmen, but of poison. I just checked my box of 20 Mule Team Borax, ...
Views: 2759(1 vote) - A Sad Ending - by Submitted on May 15, 2015 from ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVAIt was 1 o’clock in the night in the winters of Delhi. Winters in Delhi particularly get harsh with temperature falling below 5 degree. After a long walk round the park, boy and girl- who were supposedly couple- took the seat in a white bench beside the street lamp. “I have to tell you ...
Views: 575(1 vote) - A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Resistance in a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Connie HammerHas your child ever vehemently resisted your request to perform a task? I worked with a young mom recently who came to me exasperated by her daughter’s refusal to wash her hands and dry them or sometimes have a meltdown when the mom would do this task for her. The mom was at her wit’s end ...
Views: 1013(2 votes) - A special sister --Aunt Jenny - Remembering mom's older sister - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriRemembering Aunt Jenny Aunt Jenny passed away at the age of 95 . Jenny is the older sister of Josephine (The main character in the book "Josephine In Her Words") Josephine passed away a year later @ 92, In 2010 her other sister passed away @102 Aunt Jenny was mom’s friend, counselor, ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - A Stolen Letter led to a Lifetime Together - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from sherri rabinowitzA Stolen Letter led to Lifetime Together By Sherri Rabinowitz Who would think that a lifetime of happiness could be received from a letter? Especially a letter that wasn’t sent to you. My Dad was in the Air Force in the 50’s. He was ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - A Story of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jason FreedmanArticle By: Jason Freedman Po. Box 496 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 JasonFreedmanjournalism@gmail.com The Tragedy to Triumph Story of Teal Scott It was a cold, gray March morning at Greenhouse Effect Coffee in south Salt Lake City. I had arrived early so as to set up my notes and ...
Views: 4337(2 votes) - A Survival guide for Men on Valentine's Day! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Phil MéthotOkay guys, put down the beer can, shut off the TV and pay attention; THIS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Your wife/girfriend has made some sort of comment that led you to believe that Valentine's day was no big deal. You took her at her word, because after all, you have an honest relationship, ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - A Two-year Old Provides Us Metaphors to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Glenda GibbsYesterday I shared my time with Benson, who is two. We were out doors where he has a big backyard to play in, a couple of Cocker Spaniels to play with – though he has little time for them as he’s more interested in duplicating his father’s actions. Benson grabbed my hand and led me to the ‘big ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - A Weekend of Instantaneous Transformation with Ariel & Shya Kane - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneFeatured in the September / October 2009 issue of Kindred Spirit Magazine, the UK's leading mind, body and spirit publication. In spring of 2009 I was sitting in a room with about a hundred other people from across the world who had come to Hamburg, Germany to immerse themselves in ...
Views: 1791(8 votes) - A Word about Soul Mates - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Speaking briefly on this, because although the subject of soul mates is not central to the services I provide, it occasionally arises within my work with individuals who are expanding their businesses. Women seem more susceptible to it than men, so since I work primarily with men, I’m ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxLeft unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - About Baby Yeast Infections - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Jay RoysterA baby yeast infection is also referred to as baby thrush. It is a kind of yeast infection caused by bacteria building up in the child’s mouth and private areas. Newborns and children can be affected. Though yeast infection in babies is not considered life threatening, it is known to cause ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - About The Feminine Transformation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. The Feminine Transformation: Rearing the Little Girl in You All too many times, I have heard family members, lovers and colleagues say to me that: “You are acting immature, childish, rotten, spoiled” to name a few phrases. Well, when you are angry, ...
Views: 2583(1 vote) - About to attend a singles event? Make sure to follow these do’s and don’ts, ladies! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Caitlyn BellYou might have heard about singles events or speed dating parties. You haven’t? These are quite a rave in the matchmaking scenario these days! They aim to gather single people so that they can ‘mingle’! The idea is to bring together people having the same kind of relationship goals and ...
Views: 429(1 vote) - Abuse Victim's New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Sam VakninNew year resolutions are notoriously fragile and ephemeral. But victims of abuse cannot afford this cavalier attitude: their mental - and too often physical - health depends on strictly observing the following promises to themselves: 1. I will treat myself with dignity and demand respect from ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - Abused by your child-Dont keep it secret! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldViolent. Child. These words don’t seem like they belong together do they? We hope that children are naïve, accepting, loving, gentle. That they have open loving hearts. That is what I thought when a bright eyed 8 year old came into our hearts and our home. He exhibited behaviors that were the ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Abusive Relationships: Why Does Abuse Make People Feel Uncertain? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the consequences of abuse, there are many and some will be more severe than others. One of these consequences is that it usually creates uncertainty in the victim. And this has the potential to create all kinds of problems, because to the degree that one feels uncertain ...
Views: 1931(1 vote) - Accept the Cause of Your Erectile Difficulty. - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Andrew RynneShoehorning the Wrong Diagnosis. Dr Andrew Rynne. Please don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against self-diagnosis and self-help when it comes to your health. Nor am I saying for one second that doctor knows best and patients should do what they are told to do by their doctor. On the ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - Acceptance is Paramount - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Stella SinglesWhen people say they “accept” someone, what does that mean? Do they agree with what the other person believes? Have they seen something within the other person that proves their worth? It’s a complicated question for sure, but usually, it doesn't just mean in general, but instead regarding a ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Accepting Feelings Leads to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Many of us were raised to resist our feelings (don’t be angry, don’t cry, don’t be so wild, etc). We do most anything to not feel: we eat, do drugs, drink, exercise, work, text, play computer games, and in doing all of this doing, we fight reality. When we resist feeling, we block reality, and ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Achieving Personal Power - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.This article discusses effective and ineffective ways of gaining personal power and how that search impacts those around us. Note: I suggest you read “The Victim Tyrant Cycle” as it includes important concepts used in this article ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Active Listening Improves Communication - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Susan DerryHow many times have you caught yourself walking away from a conversation feeling satisfied that you pounded your idea home? You knew that the other person was perfectly clear on what it was that you were trying to say. An important concept to remember is that, as Benjamin Franklin said, “A ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - ADD and ADHD Treatment: How and When Cognitive Behavior Therapy is Helpful - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents with ADD and ADHD often feel like the world is against them. Their parents express disappointment and frustration about their poor grades, lack of self-control and unfinished chores. Their teachers consistently nag them about their missing homework, interruptions and impulsive ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Addiction in Ongoing Recovery: Getting Acquainted With Middle Ground - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Peggy FergusonThe main task of early recovery is spent in trying to interrupt the momentum of the addiction to achieve sustained abstinence. Most of one's mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy is spent on that goal. In ongoing, stable, sustained recovery, the recovering person is no longer ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Addiction to Gossip - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Margaret PaulA member of Inner Bonding Village asked the following question:"I'm a little confused. My mother is visiting me, and sometimes we have a nice time together. But often her way of bonding with me or anyone else is to talk about other people's problems. Most of the time I find it draining. It ...
Views: 4221(1 vote) - Addressing The Types Of Gender Inequality Around The World (2): Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Dotun Adewunmi'Despite the fact that domestic violence appears to be frequent practically everywhere, it is also one of the most underreported offences' [Anna Alvazzi del Frate & Angela Patrignani (1995). Women's Victimisation In Developing Countries, Issues & Reports No 5]. Regardless of the fact that it ...
Views: 1753(2 votes) - ADHD Couple Relationships: Three Signs it’s Time to Get Help - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Carol GignouxI have found that for many ADHD couples it is hard to see the true warning sings that their relationship may need outside help. When immersed in our own conversation and behavior patterns with each other, it would be unusual for us to be able to see the larger perspective of what is really going ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Adjusting To Being Alone - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I decided to write about this subject because every person has experienced this at one point in their life or another. I refer to this as the ultimate art of growing. Read on and you will learn why. When you are in a relationship you have someone to talk to. You have someone to share your ...
Views: 4456(2 votes) - Adjusting to Moving in With A Significant Other: Our Top Tips - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Mark HenryAfter several months of dating, you get along so well with each other that you spend a significant amount of your time at each other’s house. When this happens, it’s time to seriously consider getting your own place together. However, there are things you need to keep in mind as you make this ...
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