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Want a quick tip on how to survive an affair? Then this article will hopefully be of some help to you. When an affair has caused your marriage to fall apart you need to examine who now has the power to decide whether this marriage will work or not. And in most cases the power resides in your ... Views: 2611
One of the most difficult obstacles to deal with in a marriage is infidelity. Surviving infidelity in marriages is not impossible, but it takes a lot. It takes a lot of communication, understanding, responsibility and forgiveness. These four pillars are essential to coping with infidelity and ... Views: 739
The common view of love is one of fleeting, unpredictable passion. To most, love is something that has to "be there." It's a feeling that strikes you, and if you don't feel it, then you (and your significant other) are out of luck. After all, you have to fall in love with someone to love them, ... Views: 1289
LOVER WITH NO NAME: A PERFECT RENDEVOUS
I have a lover who resides within me
and I have just met her,
though she never introduced herself.
I then asked of what was her name?
She said, “She could be whoever I wanted or choose her to be,
then she added, “what are in names anyway, but ... Views: 990
The subject line says it all. We simply spend to much time on telling each other what to do. And even worse, what to feel. I’m sure you went through this: you said or did something your significant other didn’t like. After he/she let’s you know in some way that it was hurtful what you said or ... Views: 735
For anyone who has been focusing on how to get their fiancé back or to get back with their lover or partner can probably relate to the song called “Nothing Compares To You” by Sinead O’Connor.
The song really captures the intensity of the despair, the longing, the loneliness and desire to be ... Views: 5253
As a leader the biggest favor that you can do for yourself is to learn how to utilize the people who follow them. If you are a leader trust me, this is the best favor that you can do for yourself. I learned as a young officer in the military that the people who worked under me were skilled, ... Views: 821
The Shopping and Food Connection: An Examination of Hunger Diseases
“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread”
~ George Bernard Shaw, Major Barbara
Have you ever found yourself in a shopping mall, searching, with a slightly pounding heart, for ... Views: 1135
Historically, roses are very old and have a long colorful history. As per fossil evidences, the roses are 35 million years old. Around 30,000 varieties of roses are present today and a Rose has the most complicated biological structure of any other known flower species.
It is found that Roses ... Views: 1032
Are you in a love relationship or marriage with your soulmate? Have you found “the one” for you?
Maybe you haven't yet found “Mr. Right” or “Ms Right” and are trying to attract the relationship of your dreams.
If you're in a relationship with someone you love and you want this ... Views: 1658
3 questions to get clear on who you really want to call ‘friend’
If you were asked, “What’s the biggest challenge you face to create the friendships you really want,” what would you say?
I’m going to let you in on a secret, your biggest challenge is not time or the inability to meet new ... Views: 924
You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions, and this year you’re sticking to them, by gum! You’ve set new diet goals, fitness goals and spending – oops, make that budgeting - goals. You even have a new relationship this year, or one that solidified as the New Year began. Oh happy day, all is well. ... Views: 1217
Selena and Trey have decided to give their marriage a second chance. After finding out that Trey cheated, Selena was ready to pack up her belongings and leave. She spent a week with her mother and decided that she isn't willing to file for divorce just yet.
When Selena returned home, she ... Views: 1466
The road of recovery is not the same as the path of despair. Many, perhaps most people fear allowing themselves to feel their darker feelings because they remember times of being overwhelmed or crushed by them. Consequently most of us find creative, elaborate, or self-destructive ways to ... Views: 960
Taylor had never anticipated she would become a statistic in extra marital affairs. Married for only five years, independent, professionally successful and in love with her partner, she found herself flirting with a colleague who worked in the same office with her. At first it was just a ... Views: 2082
Julie cannot believe the audacity of her husband Andrew's ex-wife. Julie and Andrew have been married for almost 6 months now and his ex continues to call him asking for favors, e-mail him with news about her family and even drop by their house, usually when Julie is out.
It sometimes seems ... Views: 7903
Have you been asked by friends or close to you, "Is your wife cheating?"When the husband is faced with such question, it cannot be easy for him to accept the fact whether it is really true or not.The issue of wife's infidelity is less likely unacceptable comparing to husband's because as of ... Views: 2628
I take an oath to you. What exactly does an oath mean? It is a solemn promise to fulfill a pledge and it usually involves invoking a witness. There all types of people in all different professions that take an oath.
Some people don’t need to take an oath. They live every single day as if the ... Views: 1823
To have respect in relationship means to be able to value each other, and understand to accept each other wholly by who you are, and not by what you are. So when you are belittling each other, you are not living with respect at all. Love without respect is useless. With love, there is respect, ... Views: 9560
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Live, Laugh and Love Yourself This Holiday Season
Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:30 PM PST
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com
Dear Ones,
As we move closer to the solstice/eclipse of December 21st you will note that your feelings – perhaps ... Views: 953
Ever tried to penetrate the tough guy facade? Or been turned away by the ‘I don’t need you or anyone else’ face? There is a secret to winning someone’s heart. This article does not guarantee that you will it merely equips you with the best tools to do so.
It does not matter if the situation ... Views: 9228
Recently, while shopping in the market, a little girl tells her mother that she hates when she spends so much time with her boyfriend and not with her. The mother doesn't react to the little girl, but instead chooses to ignore her statement and kept on shopping for her groceries. The little girl ... Views: 1393
The cover story on the men's magazine read, “Make Your Woman Deliriously Happy.” This article title immediately caught Jeff's attention. He was, however, disappointed to see that most of the suggestions involved bouquets of flowers, expensive romantic get-aways or extravagant jewelry. A big ... Views: 3902
A statement constitutes a lie only if at least one of the interlocutors knows it to be untrue, yet insists or assumes that it is true. If all the parties involved in the exchange know that the statement is false or if none of them know whether it is false or true, then it is fiction or an act of ... Views: 2415
It's been a turbulent couple of years for Selena and Robbie. After living together for over 5 years, Selena was shocked and outraged to learn that Robbie was having an affair with another woman who also lives in their apartment building.
She was so upset about this, she packed up her ... Views: 2865
It seems like everyone wants to know who is more likely to cheat and what the signs are. Well the plain truth of the matter is that you absolutely have no control over the actions of another person. They will cheat if they want to. Whatever they want to do, they will do it.
Don’t take it ... Views: 1425
On Remembrance Day and Veteran’s Day it is important for us all to reflect on the sacrifice and devotion to duty shown by so many of our brave men and women all over the world. But, what does the observation of past and present wars mean to you?
November 11th is not about poppies, wreaths ... Views: 1882
Assumptions are made too often and ordinarily will not get anyone too far while trying to get to the bottom of most issues that arise. For some, assuming answers, rather than allowing facts to be discovered, can come naturally to an individual.
This person may have used this method for so ... Views: 9532
As your walking around a crowded busy street, stop and take a look around. Every single person has at least one thing in common; everyone, no matter what sex, age, race, or what your belief system might be. The common link, the common tie, the common factor is the color of blood. The color of ... Views: 2771
Is there an issue about which you and your partner can't seem to see eye-to-eye?
Perhaps you two try to avoid talking about or even looking at the tough topic because, in the past, it has only seemed to cause tension and arguments. The trouble is, these sensitive and challenging issues ... Views: 3018
New FREE Guide to Persuading Your Partner Published!
You have made up your mind. You are going to take the plunge. Start your new life. Live it your way. Then reality socks you in the face. What about your partner? What will he or she think? What if they nix the idea right off? Or maybe ... Views: 1267
Men and women flirt for different reasons and also expect different outcomes to the flirting. However, if you put aside that outcome and flirt just to be friendly you are opening yourself up to a lot of different opportunities. You might well end up with a new lover but if that doesn’t happen ... Views: 1340
"God is dead," said Nietzsche. Well, maybe somewhere, but not here, as the PBS special, God in America makes abundantly clear.
I recently interviewed the chief editorial consultant to this PBS special, airing this week, Dr. Stephen Prothero. As the distinguished professor of religion at ... Views: 1250
If you've decided to step back into the world of relationships, dating can feel pretty awkward at first, if not downright terrifying. After being married, having kids and getting divorced, we can't say we always enjoyed the experience, but we sure did learn a lot. In fact, it was a time of ... Views: 1153
Are you a woman who suspects that your man is cheating on you? One of the most common questions asked by women who have been cheated on is “why do men cheat?”
When it comes to determining why men cheat on their wives or their girlfriends, it is difficult to come up with an exact reason. Why? ... Views: 3090
Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures,
costs nothing, and conveys much.It pleases him who gives and receives
and thus...is twice blessed.
... Views: 2855
We all know that trust is a basic requirement in an intimate relationship. How can you open up to someone you don't trust? You can't!
Let's assume that you have been in a relationship and the trust level is good. What do you have to do to maintain, or better yet, to increase, that trust ... Views: 1159
I just saw “you don’t know Jack” which is the televised biography of Dr Jack Kervorkian., sometimes called Dr. Death. It is a difficult movie to watch but the subject matter, the right to die, is very important. Why is it that a family can be allowed to decide to “pull the plug” on a comatose ... Views: 1123
“A List of Happiness”
A list of happiness is things that would be listed of how thankful that you are about something or a list of things that make you happy. We take for granted sometimes the simple things in life such as life, health, and strength that allows us to function. We even ... Views: 1784
If you are thinking about joining a business, or if you are just out prospecting in the internet, it is always a good idea to do a little research on anyone that you are planning to contact, or anyone that contacts you. There are a few reasons why this is a good idea.
The information that is ... Views: 1212
All little girls grow up whispering secrets to their trusted girlfriends. Sharing secrets with friends is an integral part growing up and developing trust.
Nothing changes as an adult except that, as everything does, it becomes a little more complex than simply whispering exciting little ... Views: 3245
All relationships have their faults if you look hard enough. Relationships all have difficult times and you need to make sure that you do something about it before things get out of hand. If you’ve got to the point where you and your partner are constantly fighting and about to give up then you ... Views: 1623
During this summer, I was given the opportunity and an invitation to move beyond my mental constructs. A mind, which I manage to keep empty most of the time, that was still filled with intellectual reasons, obligations and long dissertations to rationalize whatever I thought was or should be. As ... Views: 1258
Involving 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: 10016
I remembered a story that my teacher told me when I was in high school about a student that had exams and he was going to church to ask God to help him pass them all. He did little or no study at all but he was praying. He had faith. He really believed that he will pass the exams without him ... Views: 3027
Flirting between two people can be fun, sexy and harmless...unless, of course, one of those two people is already in a committed relationship with someone else!
When you are the one who watches (or hears about) your partner flirting with another person, it can be emotionally painful and it ... Views: 7652
Janelle is having a difficult time knowing what she can believe lately. She is well aware that her boyfriend, Paul, is a very social guy. He was popular in high school and college and now he is still a favorite among his co-workers.
Paul stays in touch with a lot of people from his past ... Views: 2511
"Fear will stop your love; Love will stop your fear"
(Morcheeba)
We all long for connection, validation and understanding ("love") in our relationships, but often times, something triggers an old fear or ... Views: 2567
Ups and downs are part and parcel of relationships. It’s usual for two people to start seeing each other as they are content with each other. But it’s not always easy to keep the happy times forever in a relationship. It’s not easy to make a relationship work sometimes, but with the right ... Views: 2722
Exactly how do you go about apologizing to your boyfriend once you realize it's necessary? Apologies imply fault, and for many people, the two hardest things to do are to admit they were wrong and say they're sorry. These steps are designed to help your boyfriend overcome whatever issues he's ... Views: 8567