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- The Difference Between Jealousy, Covetousness, and Envy in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Greg BakerMany relationships have been destroyed over the jealousy issue. However, sometimes it isn't so much jealousy but envy and covetousness that is the real root of the problem. Here is a brief definition of each before we get into a lager discussion of these. Jealousy - The fear of losing ...
Views: 9623(4 votes) - Is My Husband Having an Affair? My Gut Tells Me Yes, But I Don't Know! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Genevive DoughertyHave you recently found yourself entertaining the gut feeling that your husband could possibly be cheating on you? Did you know that 85% of the time when your gut feeling tells you that you're being cheated on, it's correct? This means that just by being here, reading this article, there is ...
Views: 9226 - 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: 9183(2 votes) - Don't Let A Big Fight with Your Boyfriend Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Andrew HunterDid you and your boyfriend get into another fight? Was it over something trivial? Or was it heavy, like catching him with another woman? Fight with Boyfriend Tip #1 Check out the reason for the fight. Simple things require only simple remedies. If he's constantly late, find out why. If ...
Views: 8595(7 votes) - Respect In Relationship - 7 Ways To Gain It - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Johnny WayneTo 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: 8505 - 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: 8441 - Stop Assuming and Start Trusting! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianAssumptions 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: 8330(4 votes) - How To Apologize To Your Boyfriend - 6 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Andrew HunterExactly 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: 8178(5 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: 8126 - How to Woo a Man - 6 Important Tips - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Richard CappsWooing is less of an art and more of a science. Whether or not it's your husband, boyfriend, lover, or a seeming "Unavailable Man," there are secrets that every woman needs to learn in mastering how to woo a man. Please reflect on a couple critical questions and thoughts: - Are you confident? ...
Views: 8077 - ***What is Design Human Engineering and It's Value to Me? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Barbara SteppDesign Human Engineering™ gives us the ability to do something more exquisitely, or to be able to learn something new. Simply put, it is a shortcut. DHE makes things easier and faster. It is based on creativity and goes beyond problem solving and outcomes to setting direction. It is designed ...
Views: 8067(1 vote) - 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: 7957(6 votes) - The Importance of Appreciation In Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Kimberley CohenIn your circle of friends, or amongst co-workers, or family members, or even from yourself, do you hear more complaining, blaming, criticizing and judging? Or, do you hear the appreciation for things and others in life? Are you the type of person spreading thanks, cheer and good will, or are ...
Views: 7485 - 5 Crucial Elements Of Moving On After An Affair - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew HunterForgiving an affair is a real challenge Few events in your life will be as devastating as learning that your partner has been cheating on you. Many couples will decide to end the relationship at that point, but those that decide to try to stick it out and make it work may find themselves in a ...
Views: 7179(2 votes) - How To Win Someone’s Heart - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Greg BakerEver 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: 7011(1 vote) - Our Words Define Us More Than Our Actions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Greg BakerWe think that our actions define us more than our words. But the reality is exactly the opposite. Our actions are important, but our actions are psychologically used to verify the truth of our words and not the other way around. Be careful what you say. This article attempts to prove that your ...
Views: 6485(1 vote) - When Relationship OCD Comes In Between You And Your Partner - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Steven QaresmaEveryone wants to find the love of his or her life. People search high and low just to find the right partner. Sometimes, being in love is tricky. The person you love may not return your feelings. It is sometimes devastating to know that the person does not reciprocate your feelings. A lot of ...
Views: 6384 - 3 Ways to Handle Your Partner's “Evil” Ex - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsJulie 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: 6365 - “How honest should I be about my past?”: Relationship Advice for those Tricky Situations - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsJake was a party guy in college. He stayed up late, was the life of every social event he attended and was never without a date. In fact, Jake had a lot of dates and sexual partners during this wilder time in his life. Now, 5 years later, Jake has settled down a bit. He still lives life to ...
Views: 6324(5 votes) - Advice to Help You Set Boundaries with Your Flirting Partner - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsFlirting 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: 6212(3 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: She started pushing me away and becoming distant - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've been dating my girlfriend for 5 almost 6 months now. We hit it off from the very beginning and fell in love a couple months into the relationship. Both of us are independent people and level headed, but there's a deep connection between the two ...
Views: 6191 - 5 Steps To Healing The Hurt Of Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew HunterThere are not many things you'll experience in life as painful as your partner cheating on you. There are ways to deal with the pain of infidelity if you choose to forgive it. Right now, the pain you're feeling is probably overwhelming. Believe it or not, there advantages to forgiving someone ...
Views: 6120 - Freedom & Commitment in Relationship: Either / Or? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sonika TinkerWhen my wife and I work with people about relationships, one of the most frequent concerns is freedom. Or rather, the fear of losing freedom inside of the relationship. This shows up for singles wanting a committed relationship, but unable get past the fear that it will be the end of freedom. It ...
Views: 6081 - How to Fight the Urge to Cheat - 5 Effective Things to Have to Stay to Be Faithful - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all probably went through the same ordeal once or twice in our life --- temptation is a very strong feeling and it's takes guts of steel to stray away from it. We're juts humans capable of making mistakes --- however, you should not make this as an excuse when temptation is at your midst. ...
Views: 5925 - Why Would Another Woman Sleep with Your Husband and Destroy Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Andrew HunterYour husband had an affair. I’m sorry to hear that, I really am. I know how difficult it can be to deal with something like that. It can seem like your whole stomach just drops right down through the floor, you feel dizzy, and none of it seems like its really happening. What can be even ...
Views: 5914(2 votes) - The 2 Shocking Ways That Most Affairs Are Discovered - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf your husband is cheating on you, then he is probably taking preemptive actions to cover his tracks. He is making excuses for being out of the house, deleting internet history, or has some code name for his mistress on his cell phone. But despite all of these precautions, most affairs will ...
Views: 5851(1 vote) - 5 Levels of Faith - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there Faith-Seekers!! Faith is a word that is talked about a lot in personal development. Many of us may conceptually understand what faith is. We may even make conscious efforts to employ faith consistently in our lives. But do we really utilize faith in ALL areas of our lives? We may ...
Views: 5816(4 votes) - Your Relationships Reflect Your Relationship with You - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself." - Alice Deville. You have a lot of personal and professional relationships in your life. Some relationships are loving, satisfying, uplifting, supportive and enrich your life experience. You ...
Views: 5627(2 votes) - Emotional Vulnerability: Creating a Safe Space in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Veronica BurgessWhat is emotional vulnerability? Emotional vulnerability is when an individual surrenders fully to the joys and sorrows of giving and receiving love. It is when you break open locks and tear down walls—being open and transparent. The fear of the unknown is what blocks us from giving ourselves ...
Views: 5092(1 vote) - Help With A Controlling Husband or Wife - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamShe could not look people in the eye as they greeted her. Head down, shoulders slumped; she headed to the nearest open seat and quietly slid into it. Her husband was a study in contrast. Confident, gregarious, he firmly shook hands and made polite small talk before striding over to sit beside ...
Views: 5068(1 vote) - Feeling Guilty about ending your Marriage? Secret Tips to Let Go of Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Nicola BeerGuilt is a painful, uncomfortable and often lingering emotion that many individuals I work with suffer from. You will learn about John and Dana’s experience today, and at the end are my 3 secret tips to letting go of guilt. Take John’s case, after many years of endless agonizing and ...
Views: 4845 - Trust in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverIn my work with couples, I often find a lack of trust at the root of many challenges they report. Trust is a Verb We have been taught to believe trust is a commodity to be earned by others. Once they have passed certain tests, then we feel safe to extend our trust. I would like to entertain ...
Views: 4818(7 votes) - ***Relationships: Cheating - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why would my boyfriend cheat on me?""I'm pretty sure my wife is cheating on me. I want to know why.""I know that my husband has been cheating on me for years. I don't get why he does this."Why do people cheat on their partners? Why do others have affairs that their ...
Views: 4664(5 votes) - Jealousy, Fear and Feeling Emotionally Safe in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Paula RenayeIf you're reading this article, chances are that at some point you have felt emotionally vulnerable in a relationship. Well, we all feel that to one degree or another—it's part of putting ourselves out there and living. But have you ever felt so afraid, so worried and so on edge that it affected ...
Views: 4626 - The Speed of Trust - by Have you ever trusted someone—and gotten “burned?” Have you ever failed to trust someone and missed significant opportunities as a result? The practical issues with regard to extending trust are these: How do you know when to trust somebody? And how can you extend trust to people in ways that ...
Views: 4541(5 votes) - Is Your Husband's Female Friend Becoming Something More? What to Do Before It's Too Late - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you have a sneaking suspicion that your husband is cheating on you? I’ve been their myself. Maybe your partner has a new friend and he’s spending a lot of time with her. You just know that there’s something going on, but you’re torn. On one hand you feel like you should trust him. He’s ...
Views: 4518 - Relationship Advice: 7 Tips on How To Win Your Partner Back - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Melody ChaseFor 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: 4383 - How to Rekindle Feelings of Affection After an Affair - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’ve recently discovered that your husband had an affair, I first want you to know that I feel your pain. I know exactly what you’re going through: those agonizing days at work where you struggle just to keep yourself together, those awkward moments with your husband when you just don’t ...
Views: 4382 - Co-dependency Do You Need to Be Needed? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from nancy traversMaybe you grew up in a dysfunctional home in a codependent relationship. In the bestselling book, The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls tells of her hardscrabble childhood. Her father was an alcoholic, her mother abdicated her role as caregiver, and the children had to fend for themselves. Walls’ ...
Views: 4352 - Do You Know the Difference Between Boundaries and Walls? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Judy WidenerMy growing-up experience was common in our society. I learned to put up walls as the only way to keep others from taking too much from me too often. The implication is that I can’t trust you, so I have to protect myself from you. The downside is, walls keep everyone out all the time. The ...
Views: 4340 - 5 Phases to A Committed Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Jon TaberGreetings! A committed relationship is where you and your partner explore and discover the strengths, assets and wonders of each other, and agree to love, support and protect each other through good times and bad. It is where you behave as described in many wedding vows: “I, take you, to be ...
Views: 4333(1 vote) - Trust: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Trust? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperBeing able to trust is an important part of life. And this not only relates to trusting other people, it also relates to trusting oneself. Having trust in life, is another expression of this. This could be trusting in some kind of god for some and for others it could simply be a sense of trust ...
Views: 4233(1 vote) - ***Marriage, Divorce, and Pre-Nuptial Agreements - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have said it before and we now say it again – the divorce rate in the United States of America is NOT 50%! It is more likely, closer to 40%, perhaps, slightly less, according to some estimates. Here are the facts. According to Brad Wilcox in ...
Views: 4197(36 votes) - Stop Affair Relationships - Is It Strong Enough To Last? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Johnny WayneAffair relationships, can they last for good? If the relationship both of you have is formed because of leaving the other spouse behind, do not be rush to decide in leaving the original relationship in just a split of a moment; you need to take time to think of all the consequences of your ...
Views: 4167(1 vote) - The Secret to Making More Friends - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you meet new people for the first time, do you usually like most of the new people that you meet? Or do you find that you usually dislike new people, unless they can eventually prove after a long time that they deserve your friendship? Perhaps you have never thought about this ...
Views: 4165 - Honing Your Intuition: Trust Your First Impressions - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Stephanie AltI have been asked how I am able to intuit accurate, specific information, consistently. Please know that I have worked for years to hone my intuition. It takes determination, time,and practice, to acquire any new set of skills, including intuitive ones, to make them second nature. Decide what ...
Views: 4085(3 votes) - 5 Tips To Save Your Marriage and Stop Divorce After an Affair - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Bellaisa FilippisWant to save your marriage and stop divorce? Is it easier said than done? Well, it may feel like that if your marriage has gone through an affair. An affair can shatter a marriage right to the very core in many ways, including destroying the trust. After the trust is gone divorce may be one of ...
Views: 4051 - Getting over the hurdles in life: - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasLife indeed throws a curve ball at us every now and then, doesn’t it? You can never predict what's going to happen next, unless your level of awareness matches that of the 'Sages of the Ages' exclusive club members. But for an everyday Joe or Mary or Svetlana (I like that name, and I had to use ...
Views: 3734(5 votes) - Take Responsibility in Your Love Relationship or Marriage... What Will and Won't Help You Move Closer Together Again - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsEllen feels sick to her stomach. She and her husband, Jim, had a really difficult weekend. Out of town guests were staying with them and, on top of this, it came to light that Ellen has been lying to Jim about how precarious her job. She is still not sure exactly why she lied, but she has ...
Views: 3643 - Rejection is a Gift! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Patricia OmoquiDid I get your attention? You might be sitting there thinking, “Patricia, you are really pushing it! You are just plain crazy with your positivity by calling rejection a gift. Rejection hurts too much to be good for me in any way.” I can relate to your viewpoint because I used to feel that ...
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