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- ***Only Liars and Cheats Think Infidelity is Acceptable - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In a recent article, we discussed the “infidelity” of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Governor of California had a 25-year marriage with Maria Shriver. In our article, we pointed out how our three-decades of research on successful marriage on six ...
Views: 4639(19 votes) - ***Arnold and Maria – Infidelity Always Leads to Bad Consequences - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Hard to imagine. People seemingly happily married for 25 years suddenly and surprisingly seek divorce. At 25+ years, divorce is, in the scheme of things, very unusual. Twenty-five years is a very long time for humans! It comprises about a third ...
Views: 4093(17 votes) - How To End An Affair - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamYou are not quite sure how you got yourself into the affair, and even less sure about how to get out of it. You are in love with your paramour but hate the sneaking and cheating. You vacillate between ending the forbidden relationship and giving yourself totally to it. You feel intense emotions ...
Views: 13986(3 votes) - Men who Cheat by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomMen who cheat by Beth Shepherd psychic. Yes I do realise that there are women who cheat as well as men. But either way if the other person finds out it hurts them, it hurts a lot, and the damage it does to the relationship, their confidence and the trust that was there before can never be ...
Views: 1391(3 votes) - Signs Your Man Is Cheating - 9 Changes When A Man Is Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Johnny WayneAre there significant signs your man is cheating?At some point, you may realize in the middle of the relationship that it is no longer working, that it is not healthy anymore and that you are not happy to be with each other's arm. Any suspicion of cheating or doubt in the relationship can put ...
Views: 5232(2 votes) - Couples Challenges: The Series - Successfully Navigating the Lifestyle aka Swinging - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Mark KauppMany couples face a point in their relationship when the feelings of boredom and monotony begin to set in. The couple begins to feel like they’ve lost the spice and spontaneity that once came so easily. Now they have to work for that same excitement which tends to make things seem tedious and ...
Views: 4471(2 votes) - Eating Cake - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Mike EdwardsIn a recent article by JD Dean Signs of a Cheating Boyfriend there appears a reference to a well know incorrect saying; "You can't have your cake and eat it" Why is this incorrect? Simply, you can have your cake and you can eat it, it is just that there will be no cake left. However, ...
Views: 2762(2 votes) - How to Win Back Your Husband or Wife - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe Beam“You actually want to stay married to this guy?” She didn’t hesitate a moment. Yes, she wanted to save her marriage. She and her husband were 40ish, married about twenty years, with a couple of children. One evening he told her he was in love with his assistant, that he already had a lawyer, ...
Views: 7939(2 votes) - Three Steps for Surviving an Affair - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kim OlverMany people ask, “Can my relationship survive an affair”? My answer is yes when you follow the three- step process outlined below. Step One: Prioritize Your Relationship The first step is for both people to realize that their relationship is important enough for them to attempt to heal ...
Views: 1736(2 votes) - ***Tiger Woods in the Age of Infidelity - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As you know, infidelity stories were at an all-time high in the media this year—from former Senator John Edwards and South Carolina Governor Terry Sanford to Late Night host David Letterman and Golfer Tiger Woods. It’s enough to make many people ...
Views: 3534(36 votes) - Infidelity: Is It Selfishness or Survival? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI have come across many articles and discussions on infidelity lately and find that there is a consensus. Infidelity, adultery, having an affair, cheating, betrayal... or whatever it is you want to call it, is a growing problem. Why is this? Some say that our culture has contributed to an ...
Views: 5957(3 votes) - Loving relationships and infidelity in military families - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneAre you currently in a close relationship, spending evenings and weekends together, sharing unique activities and intimate moments that are special to the two of you? · Do you get upset when your partner spends an extra evening out or goes away for a weekend or a week without you? · If ...
Views: 3207(3 votes) - 3 Tips for Stopping Jealousy Before It Snowballs into Something Unstoppable - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsWe've all seen cartoons in which a character shapes snow into a ball, perhaps to build a snowman. As the ball of snow is rolled, it grows bigger and bigger. Pretty soon that snowball is quite large and here comes a slope or hill... The next thing we see are the arms and legs of our ...
Views: 4346(10 votes) - Romance, Marriage, and Relationships—8 Huge Myths You Need to Know About - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAfter over 25 years of empirical research involving relationships, spirituality, personality and compatibility assessment, matching and observing thousands for love relationships as a matchmaker, and writing a book about soul mates, we've noticed that there are many love life expectations and ...
Views: 1350(6 votes) - 3 Signs Your Husband May Be Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you have a hunch that your husband might be cheating on you? Maybe he’s been acting a little “off” lately and you just want to get to the bottom of the situation. I know what it’s like to think your partner is cheating on you. It can really take up the majority of your thoughts and no ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - 4 Steps to recovering your self-esteem after the affair - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonTime has passed and it is now after the affair. You have spent some time thinking about your feelings, trying to put your negative thoughts aside and making an effort to understand your emotions. The initial shock is over, your husband’s cheating is out in the open and people now expect you to ...
Views: 9548(1 vote) - 5 Steps for Dealing With Anger After Infidelity - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2019 from C Mellie SmithThe intense anger that you feel after discovering that your partner has had a sexual or emotional affair is a natural and appropriate emotional response to the injustice, betrayal, and pain that you are reeling from. Now, while the anger may feel like it is the primary emotion in your mind’s ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - After The Affair: Learning How To Trust Your Partner Again - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jennine EstesRebuilding trust requires the involvement of both participants in the relationship. Initially, the person who shattered the trust will need to work hard to build the trust back. Showing remorse, being consistent, and understanding their partner's pain are all very important in building ...
Views: 9632(1 vote) - Couple Challenges: The Series - Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Mark KauppFew issues a couple may face have a more devastating impact as an affair, infidelity or cheating. Infidelity erodes the basic foundational reason the couple exists; their emotional bond. This emotional bond is substantiated by the couple's believe that they are the most important person in their ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Emotional Affair Definition - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonYou could well argue that any and all affairs are emotional, but the actual definition of an emotional affair, put bluntly, is an affair without sex. Now this may be confusing to some who imagine that the word “affair” implies sex, so I shall clarify the definition, and attempt to give you an ...
Views: 4769(1 vote) - Forgiveness Begins With You - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanBeing betrayed by a loved one can leave you feeling angry, unwilling to trust again and angry. You may also suffer a blow to your self-esteem and most devastating of all, heart-break. The pain of heart-break is so intense that you feel as if you are losing your mind. Having a deep love for ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - How to Rebuild Trust in Your Marriage After an Affair - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterI know that it can be difficult healing your marriage after an affair. One of the biggest problems that has to be addressed is the problem of trust. If your husband cheated on you, it is common to feel that you can’t trust him or uncertain if he will cheat again. But here I’d like to share a ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Is Cheating Your Sign to End Your Marriage? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Martez LaytonThe golden rule in marriage is, "if you are ever caught cheating on your spouse the marriage is over." For years this was the same way I felt. Although married; for over 20 years, I remember those infamous words even from my days of dating. Since that time I have come to realize from personal ...
Views: 4182(1 vote) - Letting go of a relationship - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Elsabe SmitWhy is it that we hold on to relationships long past their natural end? Think of a friendship that no longer exists. Do you still remember how your friend insulted or deserted you? You gained new friends, but you still feel that hurt. Remember that supervisor who made your life such ...
Views: 3523(3 votes) - Letting Go of Past Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2013 from Dakota HandzlikAlmost everybody has at least one past relationship that they can't seem to let go of. There's always that one love that left under unpleasant circumstances, that one person whom you still long for. While these feelings are by no means uncommon, they can have some very adverse effects on other ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - OMG--He's a Sex Addict! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou storm into the living room, where your honey sits hunched over his laptop, TV blasting, after-work-beer close at hand. “What’s this?!” you exclaim, waving a magazine at him. “Huh?” Honey replies. You grab the remote, power the TV off with a jerk. You tap your foot. You glare. He sees the ...
Views: 2175(2 votes) - One Myth about Affairs that Only Makes Your Broken Heart Pain Worse - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf your partner had an affair, you might be trying to figure out how this happened. Whether you are still in this relationship or not, your heart might feel broken into a million pieces. Unfortunately, some of the beliefs that you may hold about infidelity could be making your broken heart ...
Views: 17751(8 votes) - Prevent Fighting, Prevent Cheating – Here’s How - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen a relationship becomes a regular emotional and mental battle ground, it is most likely that either you or your partner will take refuge outside of your relationship. That is why it’s no surprise that one of the major causes of infidelity is the frequent fighting and arguing in the ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Reasons For Adultery - And How The Shocking Statistics Reveal Why Noone Can Be Complacent - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Doug and Chris YoungEveryone in a marriage or long term relationship needs to be aware of the main reasons for adultery especially in view of the most recent statistics. Recent surveys have revealed that 45% of women and 55% of men have been guilty of committing adultery. Of course these are just the ones who ...
Views: 14760(1 vote) - Rebuilding After Affairs - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerSince working with individuals over the years to heal from infidelity and marriages with multiple wives, I have learnt what successful re-builders do compared to those unsuccessful in repairing their relationships after affairs. Whilst there is no denying that affairs can destroy love, ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Recovering From An Emotional Affair - How To Cope With The Initial Trauma - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Brenda StewartWhen you find out that your spouse was unfaithful to you, the feeling of betrayal can be almost unbearable. Just in a single moment your whole life that you believed in is taken away from you and you are starting to think about recovering from an emotional affair because despite the fact your ...
Views: 2958(2 votes) - Recovering from Infidelity - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Janice TownsendRecovering from infidelity is never going to be easy. Whenever a violation of trust has occured there is always caution on the part of the victim. This is competely understandable. There is no definitive way to overcome infidelity, but there are lots of possible sollutions. The first ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - Relationship Advice by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomRelationship advice by Beth Shepherd psychic is much sought after. 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 ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Sexting and the Western Ethos: Part Three - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Daniela RoherUsers of sexting represent a particular spectrum of the population. Some people don’t seem to realize the meaning or the full impact of their sexting activities on their reputation, career, their families and other people around them. This attitude is often due to a temporary suspension of ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Sexting: New Technologies, Old Desires: Part One - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Daniela RoherLet’s discuss one particular use of technology, sexting – sending lewd pictures and texting sexually explicit messages over the phone – in the context of relationships. A case of a public figure caught sexting has recently brought the use of this technological communication to everybody’s ...
Views: 2524(1 vote) - Should You Snoop on Your Guy? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lisa DailyOkay, let’s get past the fact that in our greatest moments of weakness or weirdness most of us may have inadvertently looked through our guy’s bedside table (for hand lotion!) while he was otherwise occupied, or casually inventoried the dry cleaning receipts, straw wrappers and lint in his ...
Views: 2491(3 votes) - Sildenafil Citrate is the Ultimate Sexual Enhancement Medication - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Alice JonesFor some time now, sex medications have been available to the public for use in the treatment of the symptoms relating to sexual dysfunctions. Both men and women have made good use of these medicines since their release nearly 3 decades ago. The first active ingredient ever to be released for ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Spousal Infidelity - 3 Powerful Motivators - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Daryl CampbellA certain Nevada Senator got himself in all kinds of trouble this year when he admitted to carrying on an extramarital affair. During the summer John Ensign made his confession to the media which was already in hot pursuit of the story. Apparently Ensign was so infatuated with the woman that he ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Surviving an Affair - 3 Emergency Steps to Take When You First Discover the Affair - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesWhen you first learn about an affair, you feel like a hurricane just passed through your heart. Surviving an affair usually means dealing with awful emotions like grief, anger, frustration and losing most of your self esteem. What you need when you first discover about an affair (right after ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Surviving Infidelity and Moving Forward - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Joe JamesSurviving infidelity is now possible. Infidelity is by far, according to statistics, the leading cause of divorce throughout the world. For those people in marriages, you will agree that it is very difficult, almost impossible to survive betrayal. It is for this very reason that most marriages ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Surviving Infidelity:Should We Have Sex? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Joe JamesOne of the topics couples most frequently ask me for infidelity advice on is sexuality. Is it right to have sex after an infidelity? Well, my typical answer is that it depends on how you define sex. For most of us, when we think of sex we think of intercourse. Many couples, when trying to ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - The 3 Stages of Healing After an Affair - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andrew HunterWhen you discover your husband had an affair, it can be truly devastating. In an instant you can feel like the foundation of your whole world is pulled out from beneath you. You get a sinking feeling in your stomach and it just all feels so unreal. I’ve been there myself. I know what you’re ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - The Art of Battle Between Couples in New Era - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Claire PuThere are always battles on different scales between couples. In the novel Blade-dance of the Two Lovers written by Jin Yong, a couple of lovers have fights all time on the scene, but they are still very affectionate and feel inseparable. However, the other couple who seem to respect each other ...
Views: 839(3 votes) - What Feeds Extramarital Infatuations? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Lee BaucomYet another person sitting in my office, trying to explain why his marriage was doomed for failure, and his "new love" was right! "Greg" is a good guy. He is successful, nice, well spoken. . . by all external accounts, he's got it all. His wife of 18 years stays home and raises their two kids. ...
Views: 2320(1 vote) - What Makes Forgiveness Possible? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Daniela RoherThere are two indispensable elements that make forgiveness possible. Without them, people struggle with anger, hurt, fear and insecurity, without resolution. Let’s take the case of a couple where one partner had an affair. This scenario is not uncommon in our society, where 50% of married ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - Why Men Cheat On Women - The Hidden Reasons - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Tim DenioWhy men cheat on women, are in most cases different to the reasons a woman would choose to have an affair. You are about to discover the five hidden reasons why men cheat. As a preamble I would state that, absolutely none of the following reasons justify the affair, however, they are the ...
Views: 9181(2 votes) - Why Women Stay With Men Who Cheat - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Ruth HoustonMany people find it hard to understand why a woman would choose to stay in a marriage or a relationship with a man who has cheated on her, or who has a history of extramarital affairs. Yet there are millions of women, who for various reasons, have chosen to stay with a cheating mate. Reasons ...
Views: 19682(1 vote) - 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: 6967(2 votes) - Wife Cheated on You? How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes Betrayed Husbands Make - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from C Mellie SmithWhen your wife cheats it's difficult to keep your head on straight and think clearly about the choices you are going to make right now that can affect the rest of your life. If you've found yourself in this situation you should consider the biggest mistakes that betrayed husbands often make when ...
Views: 6142(1 vote) - How To Prevent Emotional Cheating From Destroying Your Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Shane BoydEmotional cheating in a marriage is not much different than physical cheating. The same emotions are being used and your husband is still emotionally detached from you, at least for a while. But to better understand what’s going on with your husband you’ll have to figure out why he is ...
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