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Marriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage Counselor - Dave Turo-Shields- Getting Back Together With the Ex - Tips to Make Your Ex Crawl Back to You! - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Charles WealthSo you recently had a breakup with your lover and now you are in search of techniques to help you in the process of getting back together with your ex. I know how you feel about the break up; we have all experienced breakups at one point or another in our lives. At the moment you might be ...
Views: 6581 - Conquering Commitment Phobia - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Janice BennettThe process of creating a life partner relationship typically progresses through various stages. At one important point, a couple will decide to become "exclusive," agreeing not to date anyone else. While being exclusive has its benefits, it is really only one stop on the road to a life ...
Views: 6576 - ***Humorous Nicknames for Lovers - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over our 44 years of marriage we have met thousands of couples that deeply loved each other. We have interviewed many, many of them for our several books on successful marriage. In nearly every case, successfully married couples have an ...
Views: 6557(13 votes) - Relationships: 7 Steps to Building Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Hazel PalacheMaybe you’ve been with each other for some time and feel your relationship is not the same anymore! You feel you’re on different wavelengths! You really want the relationship to last yet you’re not sure how to bridge the gap between you and your partner so you can create the intimacy, passion, ...
Views: 6557 - Pointers On How To Stop Your Boyfriend From Breaking Up With You - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Andrew HunterPeople have to do whatever it takes to avoid break ups because these can badly hurt them. But being on your toes each and day by day isn't cool and can make you miserable in your relationship. Here's some pointers on how to stop your boyfriend from breaking up with you if you couldn't easily ...
Views: 6556 - How Long Should I Wait When I'm Using The No Contact Rule? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaThe question that appears to always crop up when you're talking about getting your ex back and the no contact rule--how long should you wait? If you are using the no contact rule, you deserve some congratulations in the first place. Very few people have the courage or discipline to really ...
Views: 6541 - Cheating And Self Control - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Chidi Asika-EnahoroSelf discipline and self control are easier to conceptualize than they are to put in practice. They are wonderful attributes to have but the virtue of being selfless often takes a back seat to self gratification. Most humans tend to want to be gratified before they can think of satisfying ...
Views: 6538 - The Wolf We Feed the Most - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Cindy StoneThe Wolf You Feed the Most (Excerpt from an upcoming book, The Wolf You Feed the Most, by Cindy Stone) There is a most wonderful story originating with the First Nations that circulates in various forms in books (I referenced it in my first, The Incidental Guru; Lessons in Healing from a Dog), ...
Views: 6536 - Does She Love Me? - Top 10 Signs - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Thomas M TurnerFalling in love can be a wonderful thing. However, starting a relationship can also be very tricky for most men. This is mostly because a lot of men cannot tell if the girl they're interested in feels the same way as they do. So if you see yourself in this kind of situation, here are some good ...
Views: 6533 - Crash and Burn-ology: 6 Signs There Won’t Be a Second Date - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyYou like him, but does he really like you? Is there any way to tell how well a first date is going? 1) What day of the week did your date ask you out? It’s generally a good sign if your date asks you out with a few days notice — it means he’s thinking about you and wants to lock in weekend ...
Views: 6507(3 votes) - The Triangle Game -- Freeing Yourself from Victim, Villain and Hero Roles - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI'd like to tell you about a game called The Triangle Game. There are 2 levels to this game, and most of us are already playing on the first level but we're not aware of it. This first level isn't really very fun -- I call it the Bermuda Triangle Game, because basically we get lost in it -- ...
Views: 6507(1 vote) - How to get rid of an unwanted admirer by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomWhile we all feel the need to be loved and enjoy good company and relationships there comes a time when we are getting attention from someone or have been seeing someone that we are not really interested in. Either we were never interested in them in the first place or we have had a relationship ...
Views: 6506(2 votes) - Will My Ex Boyfriend Come Back To Me? - 7 Signs That He Still Loves You! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeFor some time now you’ve broken up with your boyfriend and you feel depressed. You believe that you’re miserable as a result of the emotional disturbance that you encountered in the course of the break up. All of a sudden, you become conscious that you still love your ex boyfriend. What should ...
Views: 6503 - The Psychology of Falling in Love - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Patrick WanisLove is a state that exists within you and someone else triggers that state so that you fall in love. How does that psychological process work? “Can you think of someone in your life who instantly brings a smile to your face or a warm feeling inside of you? “ One such person for me was my ...
Views: 6497(1 vote) - How do you Handle Mutual Friends after a Break Up? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Mara EnidDealing with a breakup is very complicated but the presence of mutual friends’ makes it even more complicated. In addition to dealing with heartbreak emotions, you will also have to deal with a problem that will keep you connected with your ex, the one that you cannot stand a minute with. The ...
Views: 6491 - How to Make Your Ex Remember the Good Times - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Teecee GoIf you have recently gone through breakup, chances are good that you are still on your ex's mind. However, what they may be remembering are the bad times, the things that caused the breakup in the first place. What you need to do is get them thinking about the good times, remembering why the ...
Views: 6471 - The Astrological 7th House — the Marriage House, Partnerships and also Open Enemies? Open Enemies??? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rebeca EigenHave you ever said to yourself, If only I had known then what I know now? As I reflect on my past relationship patterns I wonder if, had I had a more thorough grasp of the meaning of the astrological 7th house, my own particular aspects to Venus and the ruler of the 7th house, would I have ...
Views: 6467 - How to Cope and Stay Open When Your Partner is Shut Down - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Susie and Otto Collins“I feel like I just walked into a buzz saw.” Have you ever felt this way about your partner? Perhaps you've been apart all day and when you next see him or her, it seems like you can't do anything to your mate's liking. In fact, to you it feels like your love is critical or ...
Views: 6465(1 vote) - Dysfunctional Relationships: Why Do We Attract Them? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI think to one degree or another, if we are not currently in one, we have all been in a relationship that is dysfunctional or abusive. So here, I am going to give my current understanding, based on my experiences and observations, of why I think they exist and what is going on at a deeper ...
Views: 6458 - How To Get Along and Succeed with Aries, Taurus and Gemini - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Christofer FrenchAstroMagnetism As a student of Astrology since 1975, I have listened to all the party talk about this sign and that sign and what they seem to be like. Of course, most people are talking about their particular Aries, their most beloved buddy - Taurus, or their hated parent - Gemini. When you ...
Views: 6456(4 votes) - Top 5 Body Language Signals To Know Your Ex Girlfriend Wants You Back - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Christian CalebUs guys can have a hard time understanding the mixed messages our girlfriends (or ex girlfriends) are sending us. So how can we overcome this? The answer is simple; body language. Why? Body language doesn't lie and once you understand how girls use it to communicate their selves, it can be a ...
Views: 6456 - How to Deal with a Cold Man and Bring His Love Back - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraIn a relationship couples usually share feelings, interest and love with each other. When men start to get cold, distant and uninterested with the relationship; women may feel uneasy, bothered and confused. Women should know how to deal with a cold man to bring his love back. He may stop ...
Views: 6442(2 votes) - Attracting Your Ex Back - Getting Past No To Getting Yes - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengToo many attempts at a romantic love-reunion go wrong not because the other person does not want to give the relationship another try but because the confrontational dialogue or aggressive type approach used time and again by many men and women when trying to get their ex back repeatedly damages ...
Views: 6439 - What to Do If Your Family Disapproves of Your Mate - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaRegardless of how much you love your partner, if your family is not too fond of your partner—or worse, despises your partner—it could lead to the demise of your relationship. Fortunately, there are ways that you can help your family and your partner find the reasons for the conflict between them ...
Views: 6434 - Flirting Techniques - Create Sexual Attraction With A Girl Using This Weird Flirting Technique - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ethan ZelmandoYou are about to learn one of the most powerful of all the flirting techniques for creating attraction between you and a girl. Once you master this flirting technique, you'll be able to create powerful feelings of attraction in a girl towards you. Are you ready to hear what it is? This ...
Views: 6429 - Good and Bad Points of Dating a Foreign Man from Another Country - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Simone BrownDating a person from another country is definitely an exciting experience. On the other hand, there are actually positive aspects along with negatives involved in it. Due to the advent of the Internet, more and more people are now getting themselves involved in a relationship with another ...
Views: 6425 - "We Need to Talk" - How to Start a Difficult Conversation with a Partner, Colleague or Neighbor - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettRelationships are like shoes. Sometimes they fit, and sometimes they cause annoying, painful blisters. For example, your partner doesn't call when running late; your colleague at work taps his pencil incessantly; and a neighbor trashes your yard. Sometimes you need to confront the offender and ...
Views: 6418(3 votes) - How To Make Your Ex Miss You Enough To Want You Back - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengTrying to make an ex jealous in an attempt to gain deeper affection is a common playing hard-to-get tactic advocated by some "experts" and practiced by many. I know many men and women who've used this tactic and it's worked in the short term, and many more who have used it and it back fired big ...
Views: 6417(1 vote) - Discover Exactly How You Should Respond if Your Ex Wants to Be Friends - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Mika MaddelaBecoming friends with an ex is not impossible. Depending on the situation of how the relationship ended as well as the dynamics of the relationship between the couple, a genuine friendship can occur over time. Keep on reading if you want to know whether or not becoming friends with an ex is a ...
Views: 6415 - 3 Possible Reasons Your Girlfriend Leaves and What to Do About Them! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from John VickiThere is always a reason for break ups. Women can seem random and unpredictable sometimes but they don't take action without a reason motivating them. There is a good probability that the reason your girlfriend left is you... however I will help you discover why that happened and how you can win ...
Views: 6408 - Getting Along with Family - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Deborah HillFamily members are often our greatest and most difficult ongoing teachers. A reader of my blog "Getting Along with Difficult People" (www.theawarenessinitiative.com/blog) asked how to get along with family members. I can't say that I've mastered the family conumdrum. In fact, I believe that ...
Views: 6405(3 votes) - ***How Will I Know If It Is True Love? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As our many readers know, we have been studying successful marriage and relationships for nearly three decades. And frankly, one of the most important questions we get asked is, How will I know if this is true love? The answer is simpler than you ...
Views: 6401(25 votes) - Commitment Phobia: Cheating Boyfriend or Girlfriend - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWouldn't it be nice if you could tell when someone was going to be a cheating girlfriend or cheating boyfriend BEFORE you get involved with them? Don’t you wish there was something you could do that would help you avoid having a cheating spouse? There is something you can do, and it begins with ...
Views: 6400 - Get Your Ex Back - Use The Secret Power Of Covert Psychological Tactics To Get Your Ex Back In Record Time! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Jeff ThomasGoing through a break up is a tough experience to say the least, especially if your ex broke up with you. It's understandable if you are going through emotions such as denial, sadness, anger and frustration. The question is how can you reconcile with your ex and more importantly stay together in ...
Views: 6400(4 votes) - Is She Gone for Good? How to Get Your Ex Girlfriend to Come Back - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeYou and your girlfriend have gone through a difficult transition in your relationship. You’re not together anymore. She’s stopped virtually all contact with you and when you two do communicate she never mentions the idea of getting back together. It’s painful and that’s incredibly ...
Views: 6388 - What Should I Do When My Ex Ignores Me? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaGetting over a break up is always difficult for any person. The longer we are in relationship with someone, the stronger they make an impact our lives. And when it ends, we start to miss them more than anything in the world. If you keep thinking about thoughts of "why my ex ignores me," then ...
Views: 6388 - Men Commitment Issues - 6 Things Women Must Know To Avoid Commitment Phobic Men - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Johnny WayneCommitment is a word that has been crashed in the vocabulary by men which is why men commitment issues are very known today. Fear of commitment is actually not a single fear, but it comes with various fears such as the fear of loss of freedom, privacy, financial damages and compromise. There are ...
Views: 6387(1 vote) - He Won't Marry Me: He Loves Me but Won't Marry Me - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Banks RobertHearing yourself saying the words, "he won't marry me," is never easy. Those words are always said with a bit of embarrassment and confusion. It doesn't matter if you've been dating your guy for just a year or ten years, if you feel he's your lifetime partner and he won't marry you, it hurts. ...
Views: 6383 - What Is Your Relationship Climate? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Susan DerryIntentionally or not, you have created a relationship climate for all of your relationships. The quality of those relationships has a lot to do with this climate. Relationship climate has little to do with the exact words that you speak or the things that you do. You can say or do the exact same ...
Views: 6374(4 votes) - 3 Signs Your Ex Girlfriend Still Likes You - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeLooking for signs that your ex girlfriend still likes you? Is there hope of getting back together? Read this article and I'll tell you just what you need to look out for, and how you can determine whether your ex still has feelings for you or not. To know the signs your ex girlfriend still ...
Views: 6356(1 vote) - How Do I Ask My Ex Boyfriend Out? Get Him Back Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Charles UadialeThe question of how do I ask my ex boyfriend out is one that arises more frequently than you imagine. When the relationship has ended, you may be a amazed observe that your ex boyfriend keep on changing as well as growing when you’re not concerned, and afterward you’re totally surprised once you ...
Views: 6354 - Ways to get Him Back After being dumped - Follow These 5 Crucial Steps - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LoisHave you ever been through a split, you've most likely desired to learn to reunite with him after being dumped. Obviously, "getting him back" means various things to various people. Some women may want their associations back, while some may want to return at their men, avoid ...
Views: 6349 - 6 Positive Signs That Your Ex Wants You Back Again - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaAfter having a separation, there's always this particular phenomenon that is shown by the majority of people which is the fact that a lot of them normally ask themselves if they have any sort of prospect of their your ex lover wishing to get back together with them. The telling signs could at ...
Views: 6334(3 votes) - Get Your Ex "Hypnotized" Into Getting Back With You Using This Reverse-Psychological Mind Trick! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Jeff ThomasIf you are reading this article, you have separated with your partner and your mind is probably dominated by the thoughts of how to get them back with as little heartache and effort as possible. Well, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that it will require some effort and persistence ...
Views: 6321(2 votes) - ***Healing the Fear of Intimacy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhy would someone be afraid of intimacy? Don't we all want to feel close and connected with someone?Yes, of course we want that, but there are very real fears that keep us from opening to emotional intimacy in a primary relationship.The FearsWhat is the first fearful thought you think when you ...
Views: 6319(4 votes) - 7 Strategies for Preventing Relationship Burnout - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Laura RichterIt’s not unusual. The glow of a new relationship begins to dim as time goes by. As excitement and novelty turn to contentment and familiarity, the relationship begins to shift and become more predictable. Excitement wanes and you may begin to wonder how to get it back. This is normal. But ...
Views: 6318(4 votes) - Letter To Ex Boyfriend: Letter To Ex Boyfriend To Get Him Back - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Michael BradIs writing a letter to your ex the best way to get them back? Well, in comparison with other methods of reaching your ex, then writing a letter actually fares pretty well. Calling often doesn't go down very well, and neither does 'accidentally' bumping into your ex. A thoughtful, ...
Views: 6312 - Moving Beyond Codependency: Saving Your Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Margaret PaulI have counseled couples for almost 40 years, and it still thrills me when a couple, especially a couple with children, choose to work on their troubled marriage instead of leave it. It is my experience that when two people really want to save their marriage, they can. Even if one person wants ...
Views: 6304(1 vote) - Regaining Control of Your Emotions After a Break-Up - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Paul GermanThey say that breaking up is one of the hardest things to have to go through, even more so if the break-up in question is your marriage (and subsequent divorce) or the death of someone close to you. It’s hard to know how to handle the rollercoaster of emotions that you’ll undoubtedly be feeling, ...
Views: 6303 - Why We Try to Change People - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comIt's never about the other person....there's no one doing it to us....every things an inside job. No matter what we are experiencing, no matter how it appears to be someone else’s fault, someone else’s personality defect, someone else’s manipulation or lie, it isn’t. Everything in our lives ...
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