Relationship Advice Articles

Inspired by having coffee at the beach with my beloved’s sister today I felt urged to share my thoughts on where I feel “we are at” in life, the Universe, the here and now, or whatever you choose to call it, in terms of our relationships. This mini blog is an instigator and prodder of inner and outer movement. Don’t continue to read if you are feeling sensitive! Let me start by asking a few questions about your relationship right now. Feel the answers that come and don’t rationalise them away because that’s all blah blah! Let your intuition (gut) guide your immediate answer.

Everyone in the entire universe (with perhaps the exception of Mother Theresa and her other nun sisters) has been through a breakup. And no matter whether it’s the first time or the hundredth, you probably feel like you’ll never get over your ex boyfriend. It sucks. It hurts. And sometimes, it hurts A LOT. But as much as it might feel like you’ve reached the bottom and it can’t get any worse than how you feel right now, the good news is this: there is an opportunity to explore being the happiest when you’re at your lowest, because it can literally only go up from there.

Communication is key to repairing relationships. Listening fully to the other person is the most important part of communication -- really listening, without the internal dialogue or ideas of what you’ll say next in your head. In therapy with families and couples, I often ask one person to sit back and listen like a good friend while I interview the other. I ask the listening person to be curious –- not assume they know what the other will say -- and assure them that they’ll

In any relationship there are going to be disagreements and arguments. But there are some people who argue all the time. Do you live with someone who likes drama? Are you a person who likes to keep something going? Do you find yourself fighting before you know it? Has arguing become a habit or a part of who you are? In Proverbs it says that it is better to live on the corner of the housetop than inside a wide house with a brawling woman. It says it is better to dwell in the

My husband Tom and I have been getting high on some really potent stuff and I want to share some with you. The great thing about it is it's free, readily available and has no bad side effects. What is this great stuff? It's laughter. We laugh on purpose like crazy and before we know it we're loaded...with endorphins. Endorphins are natural pain and stress relievers that create a feeling of well-being and even euphoria. It works whether the laugh is real or simulated. Want to

By Margaret Paul, PhDr February 13, 2017 Discover the great benefits to your relationship in learning to love yourself! What creates sexual passion? • First, there needs to be sexual chemistry between two people. Sexual chemistry can sustain passion for a while, but it isn't enough in a long-term relationship. • For sexual passion to continue, partners need to feel emotionally connected with each other. What creates emotional connection? • In order to connect with a partner in a committed relationship, you need to first be connected with yourself.

Last summer I received an e-mail from my cousin titled, "5 Essential Habits to Protect Your Most Essential Commodity...YOU." (The author wasn't mentioned, although they referenced the Girl Scouts.) At the time, I was "releasing a toleration" in my life and this article hit home. It validated ...

I have encountered so many people who have been disappointed, ripped off or worse when dating online, that I drew up some guidelines for keeping yourself safe. Dr. Romance’s guide to dating safely:

If you’re like most women out there who are dating but not yet in a serious relationship, it’s probable that you’re curious about how to get your current guy to commit. Perhaps it seems like it’s headed in that direction, but you want to be sure. Or maybe it’s something new and you want to know if and when it will have a future.

“Oh, good Lord! That cannot possibly be the man I am meeting tonight,” I exclaimed out loud to no one in particular. “Excuse me,” I said to the waiter passing by, ““Is that portly man, and I am being kind, mind you, waiting for anyone in particular?” Before the waiter could answer, the man in question turned towards me with a wide smile, “Hello Sadie, I am so glad to see you!” “Are you Dave?” I asked incredulously. “Yes, I am,” he answered with a smi

Are you looking for Christian marriage help? Are you wanting to know what submission is and isn't? Then, this article will answer your questions. Ephesians 5:22-24 says, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord" (NIV). Sounds simple, but what does that really mean in a marriage?

Coping With A Loveless Marriage: How To Survive In A Loveless Marriage And Improve Your Marriage Why did you marry the man you are with now? What made you believe that marrying him will make you the happiest woman in the world? Have you ever thought that one day the life you dreamt with him will end up into a misery? In every relationship, there will always be the good times and the bad times. It will just be a matter of how you handle things and make everything right for you

Earn £60 per hour advising clients on love. Are you the sort of person that people love to tell their problems to? A good listener? A person who has patience, is on the ball, is understanding, is able to see the whole picture when someone is talking about their situation or problem? If so we may well be interested in hiring you.

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What do I mean by getting Honestly Naked? I am referring to you becoming conscious and aware of yourself, your challenges and your life… HONESTLY! THEN, dealing with these in an open, authentic fashion….not hiding, or avoiding (being in denial), but instead exploring, sharing and speaking in a way you help yourself and you can help others as well. When you become intimately aware of your inner self, you discover why you are having the life you are experiencing right now.

How Can I Get My Ex Back? I Want My Ex Back When you are in love with your Boyfriend, the man you always dreamed about, sometimes it's hard to let him go and move on. People who are deeply in love, in a healthy relationship see things in a different perspective from those who are in an unhealthy relationship (that has gone stale or about to breakup). Have you at any time been in a relationship wherein you've known your boyfriend to be a very good person, possibly a great person, although you feel like something else is getting in the way of everything being perfect with him?

So you broke up. This is always painful, even if you are the one to initiate the breakup. Even if there is a good reason (or many) for you two not to be together anymore, it is never an easy thing to work through the aftermath. There will be stages of grieving the relationship, but there are some things that you can do to make the whole process much easier and quicker. Read on to find out some great tips for the best ways of how to feel better after a breakup. 1. Watch Communication -

Narcissism … the label can be found all over the place, but it’s usually misused as a way to describe anyone who offends us. The synonyms of narcissism include conceit, egoism, self-admiration, self-obsession, and vanity. In truth, narcissism is a trait each of us exhibits to a greater or lesser degree at different times of our lives. When it is all encompassing, the dominant personality trait, all-pervasive, then it is true narcissism. Narcissism fuels the confidence to take

If you have ever wanted to know the true secrets of romance, then this is your lucky day. We are going to reveal the foundational concepts that will allow you to become the romantic person your partner has dreamed of. We have developed our romantic secrets into the key concepts that will make romance part of your normal life. The rewards are too many to mention, but I will say that your relationship will be the envy of everyone else. But I warn you, if you follow these guidelines, both of your libidos will likely shoot through the roof.

Since my arrival to Chinaï¼my rich-in-fat Canadian blood has been the victim of unrequited love affair from the Chinese mosquitoes. They seem to have singled me out to fulfill their destiny of surviving on the blood of their victims in general and mine in particular. Of course, I have no intention of deterring them from accomplishing their mission in life. However, I am confused about the reasons that prompted them to select me as their first source of blood.

Poverty is the principal cause of hunger in Australia and the level of poverty is unacceptable. The wealth gap between the rich and poor in Australia has grown over the past decade. Despite more than a decade of continual economic growth, this prosperity has left many in middle Australia standing still and many of the poorest worse off. In recent times, the Government has even pushed through legislation which is directly contributing to higher poverty by reducing the incomes of many sole parents and people with disabilities. What are the primary factors that may lead to povertyr

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Enjoy More, Maintain Less With the emphasis on home and garden this month, it's easy to feel as though you spend more time maintaining your home than enjoying it, right? And chances are you've also felt that way about your relationship. The words — muttered or screamed — go something like, "My God, can't we be civil long enough to enjoy one measly weekend?"

An attempt to save your relationship, even while a break up seems imminent, can be very fruitful. However, for your effort to yield the right results, you need to be aware of the right (and wrong) steps to get your girlfriend back, and be committed towards implementing your knowledge. Essentially, you need to come across as sensitive and rational to your girlfriend right now. If you can manage that, her negative outlook may just become a positive one, and it may not seem so d

I want my girl back; What's the perfect way to get your girlfriend back after you have broken up? This depends on how and why you broke up in the first place. If you had cheated on her you are looking at a tough challenge to get her back and you may not succeed. If something simpler was the issue you have a good chance at it. How to make her want me back after a breakup; A complete solution to help you get your ex back into your life is provided at the end of this write-up (Author's Bio), meanwhile let's build the foundation.

After going through a very challenging relationship, I was looking for a new plug of energy to instill in my life. I found a course where I liked the conversation, I liked the fact that they were working on belief systems and moving through financial blocks and things like that. Just really loved the energy, loved the people, met some wonderful people and when I was there I really noticed there weren't any females on the stage.

The factor that is most likely to predispose a couple to have an enduring successful relationship is: A. Shared interests in commo B. Ability to avoid or prevent intense emotional conflict C. Ability to manage differences effectively D. Shared political views E. Strong bonds of affection established early in the relationship.

What is the greatest gift you can give your partner? What is the greatest gift that costs you nothing but time and effort? That’s the gift of understanding who she is. The gift of believing in her. Think about it. When your partner knows you “get” her, you are validating her existence to the core of her being. You are giving her the sure knowledge that she is understood and loved regardless. It’s a powerful feeling. And how can you bestow such a gift? By becoming a great listener. It is the key to understanding your partner and fully developing an intimate relationship.

Do you struggle with speaking the truth in love in your difficult relationships? If you answered yes, this biblical truth and tip will help you. It is important to speak the truth, but we need to use wisdom in deciding who we should speak to and what we should say, so we can protect ourselves.

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. September 19, 2016 Which part of you – your ego wounded self or your loving adult – is in charge of your decision making process? Which part of you makes your day-to-day decisions, as well as your major decisions - your wounded self or your loving adult? Which part of you makes the decision to move back into a relationship with someone who has consistently backed out whenever the subject of marriage comes up?

Dear Dr Romance: I hope you will be able to provide me with an insight. I was in a relationship with a man I genuinely loved and wanted future with. Our relationship was lovely to start with but after a few months problems started to emerge: another woman told me he was in a relationship with her and my trust was broken.

Hi there, I'm 18 years old and I can't seem to get any friendly advice from anyone about this girl I like so maybe you can help me out! I met a girl over at the local community college this past week, and I can already tell that I'm developing a major crush on her! She is absolutely beautiful! ...

It is customary these days for partners to institute a prenuptial agreement or, while dating, a “relationship agreement” - mutually agreeing on the “relationships terms and conditions”: for example, whether the partners commit to meet once or twice a week; whether they commit to spend a night or two together; and so on and so forth.

When individuals discuss or analyze religion, a single common, but unfortunate word people bring up is often,‘cult’. When folks do not like religious or spiritual groups, it’s not uncommon to use the word ‘cult’, without comprehension the difference cults and legitimate organized religions. The reasons for this are clear when you come to fully grasp the contrasts between the two. In the eyes of Christian Protestant fundamentalists, if you are not following the conce

So many marriages and relationships fit into the master slave relationship category! Has that got your attention? Perhaps it has, but you are probably thinking, what the heck is this idiot on about, that is an outrageous thing to say. It may seem that way to you, but I’m going to spell ...

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Once upon a time there was a man called George. George liked to please others and so he said yes every time he was asked for help or money. He said yes whenever someone wanted to borrow his car, even if it meant he had to walk to work. George said yes to fast-food super-sizing, to overtime, to babysitting for friends, to abuse from his wife and to a demotion at work. He said yes to chemotherapy when he got stomach cancer and he said yes to some experimental new drugs. The only time George ever said no was when the nurse in palliative care asked him if he’d enjoyed his life.

Advice on relationships by Rosemary Price psycihc. Did you know that most of the people who seek out advice from strangers are wanting help with relationship issues. They are wanting to get together with someone they like a lot, or they are in a relationship and it has troubles that they hope can get resolved if they get the right advice. Relationship advice is at the top of the list when people seek out advice, it comes before work, money and health.

If Your Husband Abandons You: What Can You Do If Your Husband Abandons You Are you in a marriage where your spouse has fallen out of love with you, but you want it back? Well you're not alone in this at all...it happened in my marriage, and many other woman's marriages too. But it doesn't have to mean the end of your marriage, strife in the marriage, even not the end of good sex life within your marriage. That is, if you do things right. Why has your spouse fallen out of love

Last week I was answering about how I respond. This week I’m applying the 3 C’s and getting honest about whether I’m looking for a quick fix to my problems. Then – 3/8/2004 “journal question –How can I let go of other’s problems instead of trying to solve them? The best way is for me to keep reminding myself that I am responsible only for myself. I am not responsible for ‘Carl’s’ problems. I have to keep repeating the 3 C’s – I didn’t Cause it, I can’t Change it, I can’t Cure it. journal question – Am I looking for a quick fix to my problems? Is there one?

Last week I’m being questioned about whether I’m being too dramatic. This week I’m questioning what the right thing is. Then – 2/15/2004 “Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I did not get him a Valentine card from me, just from the kids. I looked at some cards, but I just couldn’t do it. It felt too hypocritical. He feels more like a distant friend to me, but I couldn’t buy him a friend card. Either way I figured that whatever expectations he was having of me, he was going to be disappointed.

My Husband Has Never Been In Love With Me: My Husband Doesn't Believe We Were Truly In Love With Each Other When it comes to love and being in a relationship including marriage, there are people who prefer to be with somebody who has more love to give to them. It appears that these people feel more confident when they receive more affection than what they could give to their partner. But how much love should you really give to your partner or your other half? Should it just b

None of us wants to think about it, but the standard definition of a totally successful relationship is the old, traditional til death do us part. Any time we love, whether its a life partner, a dear friend, a child, a sibling, a parent or even a beloved pet, we are risking the loss of that love.

The last thing you ever expected in life was to be in crumbling marriage that was well on its way to divorce. It's heartbreaking to think back to the days when you and your spouse were so happy together. Your marriage doesn't have to end up in divorce. There are many couples who thought their relationship was set to fail but actually have overcome their problems who now have a stronger relationship than ever before.

Are you looking for Christian relationship help to enable you to understand how anxiety in difficult relationships contributes to the dysfunction? Then this article will help you. Anxiety is a sense of disquiet or dis-ease that is experienced as mental or emotional distress. Anxiety isn't comfortable and people usually react to get rid of the anxiety that comes from all types of problems in difficult relationships.

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Those who choose to be dependent on someone else can only mean one thing - they do not want to be responsible for their own well-being. They want and expect YOU to make THEM happy without a second thought toward YOUR well-being. A dependent partner will drain you of your energy just as a vampire would drain you of your blood - slowly but surely sucking you dry until there is nothing left to give. Is this the type of relationship you want to be in? When we take responsibility

Instead of dwelling on the parts of your relationship you aren’t happy with or letting them upset you or cause tension, make them positive by turning the negatives into an action list for the relationship.nnYou may have heard the expression: “When you are given lemons – make lemonade.” Overtime, relationships are handed several lemons. The sources for negative feelings and unbalance are numerous. Some are directly caused between both people because of poor or missing

My dad woke up one morning feeling, as he put it, “Not quite right and a bit wobbly”. In being the strong-willed, tenacious, non-complainer that he is, he figured it was just part of the package of being 80 years old. However, after a few days of these lingering effects, he decided to go see his doctor. Upon calling the doctor's office, he was told that they had an appointment opening in ten minutes.