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- The Married Lovers' Hot Bed - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandThe Married Lovers' Hot Bed By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra You've finally done it - tied the knot, taken the plunge, plighted your troth, joined in holy matrimony. You're crazy about each other and you celebrate your newly founded state of wedded bliss by ...
Views: 4062 - Speed Dating In London: Exciting Way For Singles To Mingle - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Janet ShawLife is becoming more and more hectic these days. After the whole week’s hard work, weekends are usually the only time you can have for yourself. And it’s the time that you would like to spend with lovely and interesting people who can make you feel at ease instantly. To find your ...
Views: 988 - Motivate Your Child To Do Chores - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Karen DeBoltMotivate your child to do chores I have heard from several readers in the last few days asking about how to motivate a child to do things they don’t want to do. Chores, homework, and even specialized classes were mentioned. It’s an interesting question. Nobody really loves ...
Views: 2261 - Marriage Problems: 5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Marriage Is Going Down - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Abel ChengDoes your married life feel like it is on the skids lately? It may very well be on the skids, which means it is headed towards divorce court. But how can you really tell if you are on the right track? What can you do if you are heading in to dark and choppy water? Following is a list of ...
Views: 2541 - Book Review: Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce. Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the ...
Views: 1728 - Book Review: Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd ed - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce. Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd ed, ...
Views: 1551 - Book Review: Happily Ever After: Walking with Peace and Courage Through a Year of Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce. Happily Ever After: Walking with Peace and Courage ...
Views: 682 - Book Review: The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Financial Security When Getting a Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce. The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Financial ...
Views: 792 - Book Review: The Divorce Organizer & Planner - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce. The Divorce Organizer & Planner, by Brette ...
Views: 754 - Definition: Divorce Counseling - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisA positive trend becoming noticeable in marriage counseling and therapy is that more couples are going in for counseling before seeking a divorce. However, there are more useless and incompetent marriage counselors and marriage therapists than ever. So it's best to check out and look for the ...
Views: 2841 - Definition: Divorce Mediation - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisOne of you wants out, or maybe both of you. The disappointment, rage, anger or fear you may be feeling is understandable but it isn't going to help you. It is easy to give in to the "dark side" and veg out in front of the TV, feeling sorry for yourself while you eat half a gallon of ice cream. ...
Views: 1305 - Definition: Children and Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisDealing with a divorce is difficult for everyone, including the kids. It is a life altering event that can take a toll emotionally and physically . This is especially true for children. Children need additional support during this tough time. They need to know and understand that it is not their ...
Views: 900 - Definition: Life After Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThousands of people have gone through divorce, so you are not the only one. Divorce is not the end of your life, it is just the end of a marriage. You have other things that you need to focus on, rather than you marriage. If you have children for example, this is a great time to start focusing ...
Views: 765 - Definition: Divorce Advice - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisYou are likely to get different divorce advice when you ask for it, depending on who you ask. Before you ask anyone for advice you should clarify in your own mind why you are seeking such advice. You will then know what questions to ask. Do NOT make the common mistake of not differentiating all ...
Views: 705 - Protecting Your Credit During Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jay DaceyWhen a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn’t have to change is the credit status you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Unfortunately, for many, the experience is the exact opposite. Unfulfilled ...
Views: 513 - ScottCounseling.com - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Scott WardellPeer Pressure * Help your child to become more assertive with his or her friends by: 1. Teaching your child to use a calm but firm voice. Say, “No, I don’t care to be with you guys when you do that stuff.” 2. Role playing with your child. The parent plays the part of the negative ...
Views: 725 - Sacred Unity - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Deborah MaragopoulosA centuries old adolescent tree supports its fallen brethren picked bone clean by the elements. The thirsty forest grows greener towards an elusive creek as we follow switchbacks down, down, down the face of the rugged valley. Wind chatters verdant needles, freeing the brittle dead to find rest ...
Views: 1304 - Disentangling The Cords Of Attachment - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Deborah MaragopoulosDriving back home on Southern California freeways crowded with tourists taking advantage of the last glorious summer weekend…an ache in my breast, a dark shadow where the sun once shone, an eclipse in my existence…I left my daughter, my sunshine, at the university in San Diego. How ...
Views: 2632 - Relocation and The Allure of Marital Infidelity: Temptation to Taste Forbidden Fruit - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Marilyn Barnicke BelleghemMoving to another country can result in missing all that has been familiar, while facing the challenges of adapting to a new environment. Sharing the experience and feelings with someone new can create intimacy that often leads to emotional and physical infidelity. Why does this happen and what ...
Views: 3066 - Sexual Anxiety Causes And Cures - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from James O'NeillAnxiety Provoked by Sexual Worries, Fears or Uncertainty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the main causes of anxiety and depression is disturbed and unbalanced sexual energy. By reading this article you will learn to understand and ...
Views: 8474 - Defensiveness: The Poison Pill to Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jim TammIn 25 years as a judge dealing with relationship issues I almost never had to resolve legal disputes. People were almost always before me because someone got defensive and became a bad problem solver. Defensiveness is a poison pill to good relationships. In conflict, defensiveness is like ...
Views: 28982(4 votes) - Should You Keep Him Or Throw Him Back? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Terry Hernon MacDonladWill the guy you're dating today make you happy tomorrow? Here are three signs you should keep him around: 1. He likes women. He speaks highly of his mother and sisters (unless, of course, they're just horrible people). He generally likes his friends' wives and girlfriends. He speaks well and ...
Views: 625 - Natural Product For A Healthier Baby - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jody KellyNatural Product for a Healthier Baby I would like to share with you natural ideas for your baby & children using a natural product in place of harmful products that are currently on the market. One product that I use in my home is baking soda. It has so many uses for every thing & best of ...
Views: 2630 - Guide Your Child Towards Success - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Denny StreckerThis is an excerpt from Professor Paul Pilzer, author of "Unlimited Wealth" and "Other People's Money"...One of the questions I am frequently asked by parents, particularly parents who have succeeded themselves but didn't have the opportunity to go to college, is what subject their son or ...
Views: 1122 - Feng Shui Your Life to Help You Find Mr./Ms. Right - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you have already found Mr./Ms. Right or are looking in earnest, Feng Shui will make a positive difference with existing relationships or finding the Right relationship. How often have you, your friends or your children said “I just can’t seem to find the right person to settle down ...
Views: 780 - Need More, Want More - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Michael StoneDear Michael, I've been dating a guy 3 months. 5 months ago, his previous girlfriend broke up with him without warning. He asked me out and initially pursued me but now it's got to the stage where I'm hoping he would spend more time with me, but he doesn't. He makes plans with everyone else ...
Views: 385 - Caring For Dependent Relatives - Survival Guide - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Aislinn O'ConnorCaring for dependent relatives, often elderly parents or special-needs children, can be one of the most isolating experiences most people ever have to face. Becoming a carer can sometimes be rewarding, but it's hardly ever easy. Here are some tips to help you to survive it. 1. Get all the ...
Views: 462 - A Parents' Guide to Social Networks - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Marcos BoyingtonSo your child or teenager wants to get on MySpace, Facebook, or YUNiTi – what do you do? This guide was written to inform parents about the dangers and benefits of social networking sites. 2 The Benefits and Positives 2.1 Reading and writing is a good thing! Unlike the TV or sites ...
Views: 486 - Just Friends ... Or True Friends? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jan DeniseBY JAN DENISE Just Friends … or True Friends? The mere term "mixed company" reminds us that men and women used to be more segregated. Work, education and networking provide more than opportunity -- they practically dictate a mingling of the sexes. So, wouldn't refusing friendship with the ...
Views: 628 - Turning Down a "Friend" - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I had a friend that is very important to me ask me out. I told him he was important, but just a friend. I didn't say “yes” to him because mostly I've been thinking about a couple of other guys, one in particular, that I want to go out with. They seemed to have shown signs ...
Views: 485 - Mediterranean Diet: How To Lower Cholesterol Effortlessly By Including More Tomatoes In Your Diet - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Emilia KlappThe traditional Mediterranean diet, rich in tomatoes, tomato products, and other carotenoids has been associated with a lower incidence of chronic heart disease. Recent scientific studies have shown that people who eat tomatoes and tomato products regularly are less likely to suffer from heart ...
Views: 511 - How to Cope with Your Paranoid Ex - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sam VakninYour abusive ex is likely to cope with the pain and humiliation of separation by spreading lies, distortions, and half-truths about you and by proffering self-justifying interpretations of the events leading to the break-up. By targeting your closest, nearest, and dearest – your family, ...
Views: 558 - Dating Habits That Women Dislike - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from vijay rathodContrary to popular opinion, women tend to get easily impressed by men. But – and here’s something men know -- they get put off pretty quickly too, and then it’s difficult to get them interested again. So when taking a woman out, you need to keep the female psyche in mind in order to make your ...
Views: 1871 - Unexpected Lessons From A Fancy Party + LA Meet & Greet - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Ali BinazirI was at this big ol' party in Hollywood this weekend, and I've got some stories to tell ya. A few weeks ago, I had signed up for this big ol' charity event involving lots of restaurants and wineries—"LA's best restaurants and some of the best wineries of the world" was the billing. ...
Views: 524 - Help Your Child To Learn - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Scott Wardell10 Methods to Help Your Child to Learn Better 1. Provide your child with a special place to study and learn. This place should include good lighting, a desk or table, comfortable seating, a place for books, computer, printer and writing utensils. 2. Help your child to establish a study ...
Views: 700 - Parenting Teenagers By Creating A Teen-Friendly Environment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldTired of your teen being out of your home more than in it? You can make your home a magnet for your teenager and her friends by keeping in mind a few simple teen-friendly ideas. -- Fun is #1. Parenting teenagers effectively means getting inside their heads a bit and the first piece of ...
Views: 2172 - Relationships, Responsibilities And Rights - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Jean GilheadIn relationships we all have responsibilities as well as rights. Rights are about independence - responsibilities are more relational. Yet neither can exist without the other. Having rights means you also have responsibilities, and vice versa. A relationship gives both parties equal rights and ...
Views: 6500 - How Color Works - Kids Should Discover Two Fun Facts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettKid, you love coloring pages and color. You and millions of other kids have free coloring pages, coloring books, and printable coloring pages. You spend 30 minutes every day with coloring and drawing activities. Here are two fun color history facts most kids don’t know. So I’ll ...
Views: 4251 - How Crayons Work - Four Fun Facts For Creative Kids - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettKid coloring page crayons have a history. Here are four free color crayon history facts most kids don't know. 1) Kids crayons 2) History and Inventors of crayons 3) How crayons are made 4) Types and Uses of Crayons Add these to your coloring know how braggin' rights, kid. 1. ...
Views: 6382(1 vote) - Football - Coloring Pages Kids Should Have Five Facts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettFootball coloring Kid, you love a football coloring book but don't know the game of pigskin? Coloring football Kid, would you believe five facts about football will put you in the know? Let's get started... Football History Football Fundamentals Organized Football ...
Views: 3334 - Tips To Select Your Honeymoon Destination - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Jerry LeungAre you now busy planning for your wedding? I am sure you are. You may have put a lot of effort to plan for your ceremony, reception, and also other items such as the wedding favor, invitation and gown. Although planning for all these items is time consuming and stressful, you should not forget ...
Views: 713 - Parenting, Who Is More Important, Mom Or Dad? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Carolyn ZellanderParenting -Who is more Important, Mom or Dad? U. S. Divorce statistics from the U.S. Census bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics and Americans for divorce reform report Fatherless homes account for: • 63% of youth suicides • 90% of homelessness/run away • 85% of children with ...
Views: 3620 - Power Tools For Dating And The Importance Of Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Ali BinazirLet's talk about Power Tools for Dating. I like the metaphor of a power tool because it just makes a lot of sense. When you have the right tool, you can get a job done with a lot less effort and time expenditure. Just a few days ago, one of my bookshelves gave in under the weight of all the ...
Views: 581 - Losing A Home To The Wildfires In California - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCainWe lost our homes in the wildfires of 2003 in Lake Arrowhead. It was a time that we just didn't think we would ever get over. So to see homes burning once again in Lake Arrowhead and San Diego was a déjà vu. At the time, it was heart wrenching to see everything we had go up in smoke. There ...
Views: 523 - A Love Letter To Cancer Patients - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Nicole CalhounGetting a cancer diagnosis is probably one of the most devastating things a person has to experience. I can only imagine what a person who has heard the words, “You’ve got cancer.” must feel, but that doesn’t mean I can’t sympathize with the situation and tell you ...
Views: 5342 - Fun Way To Practice Motor Skills With Manipulative Maze Toys - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Marina NeimanWhen you are looking for a gift for a small child, remember that not only should your gift be fun, it should also be educational. Remember that it is never too early to start a child on the road to success and that there is more to education than just math and reading. Teaching your child fine ...
Views: 1768 - Parenting: Emotional Incest - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Margaret PaulJacob, a participant in one of my telephone support groups, was exploring the fact that he generally didn't like to be touched. He was sharing with the group a situation that used to happen with his mother. "She used to sit me on the couch with her and grab my arms and look intently into my ...
Views: 3763 - A Parenting Tip - Dealing With Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Colleen Langenfeld"I hate you!" screams the five year old to his mother. If you've been a parent for longer than say, five minutes, you've probably heard those same words directed at you from your sweet child. How did you react? In kind? With shock? Or did you ignore the whole thing and hope it wouldn't happen ...
Views: 557 - How To Talk To A Woman And Attract Her Attention - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Michael LeeBefore we get into the specifics of how to talk to a woman and attract her attention, let me remind you that this isn’t a list of the best pick-up lines. What you will learn in this article is how to talk to a woman in such a way that you won’t have to worry about running out of ...
Views: 578 - How To Get 10+ Phone Numbers In One Night - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Ali BinazirI want to go over a networking technique that I discovered a few years ago which has been really useful in big social events. For some years, guys have been asking me, "What's the best way of getting phone numbers from multiple women at the same event—especially when some of them know one ...
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