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- The Secret to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Albert GaroliHuman Relationships can be enlightening and supporting but can also cause drama and trauma. This is also and especially the case of male-female relationships. You can see such a relationship as a special kind of interaction where two different physiologies and two different biological strategies ...
Views: 2950(10 votes) - The Secret to a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Albert GaroliHuman Relationships can be enlightening and supporting but can also cause drama and trauma. This is also and especially the case of male-female relationships. You can see such a relationship as a special kind of interaction where two different physiologies and two different biological strategies ...
Views: 2950(10 votes) - What To Say To My Ex To Get Him Back - A Letter To My Ex Boyfriend To Get Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWhat to say to my ex to get him back; If you were trying to get your ex back after breaking up, what would you think the best approach would be? Immediately after breaking up try to get them to come back to you, or leave them alone for a while so the two of you can calm down and think things ...
Views: 2944 - Preoccupy Your Gremlin and Get “Unstuck” - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Most people have hopes and dreams. Most people understand what it will take to get to those dreams. And most people at some point in their lives accept that they probably won’t get there and give up hope. Why? Because they can’t seem to get the issues that haunt them out of the way. The ...
Views: 2943(2 votes) - Get Gossip Out of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonGossiping can suck the zest out of your spirit. Gossip is mean-spirited and little-minded; its goal is to make the gossipers feel superior to the gossiped-about. It is seductive, addictive and a way of bonding with other gossipers, all while pulling you down to the lowest spiritual common ...
Views: 2895(3 votes) - The Value of Honesty - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Wayne KehlAs children, most of us had parents who tried to convince us that cheaters never prosper and liars will not go to heaven. The theory is of course a great one, but almost every day in the news I hear about business leaders being charged and convicted for a variety of commercial crimes. Sadly, ...
Views: 2895 - Chat Russian Women - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from lisa yungTo have a happy dating and marriage with the girl you meet, communication and chat Russian women is the key to the successful relationship and happy marriage. Everything about relationship, love, marriage, trust and more is realized by means of good communication with your lovers.For the purpose ...
Views: 2883 - Five Easy Steps to Getting Her Back Through Self-improvement! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterWomen realize that the impressions that people have of us, and the judgments they make about us, are based on our appearance - indeed, our appearance often is a determining factor when someone's deciding to get to know us better. Most men are not nearly as attentive to their looks as are women. ...
Views: 2881(1 vote) - A Man Who Is Broken Hearted Says - I Want My Ex Back - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoWhen I experienced a split with the girl I like last year, I was devastated tremendously. All I could think of was "I want my ex back"! I came to realize with time that irrespective of how badly I wanted to rekindle my past relationship, it wasn't going to happen without some drastic changes on ...
Views: 2879 - How to Embody a State of Unconditional Self Love - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Gustavo CastanerWho would you be and how different your life would be if you could embody a state of absolute self-love? That means loving ALL about yourself: the past, the present, your shadow self, your thoughts (including those you are grateful no one knows about), your mistakes and your emotions. There ...
Views: 2872 - What is the Higher Self? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Bobby BeaulieuAre we just a body with a personality? From my understanding, we are much more than that. Each one of us has a higher aspect. This higher aspect has been typically called the Higher Self. If I am not wrong, others have also referred to it as the oversoul or overself. Who and what is the ...
Views: 2870(3 votes) - 4 Commonly Overlooked Ways To Make A Relationship Work - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Andrew HunterUps 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: 2857(4 votes) - What Is a Real Friend? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerFor most people having friends is having someone who likes them. And it is true, that a friend will certainly like you, but being popular-which is the goal of most people seeking friendship-is not the same as having a real friend. If your goal is to be popular, be with the in crowd, be well ...
Views: 2806(1 vote) - Is Your Wife Cheating - 7 Reasons Of Cheating & 11 Cheating Wife Signs - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Johnny WayneHave 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: 2796 - Guide To Dealing With A Cheating Husband! Forgiveness And Improvements! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Daniel TangWant 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: 2781(1 vote) - THE TIGER WOODS AFFAIR: WHY NICE GUYS CHEAT - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lisa DailyBy now you've probably heard the sordid details of Tiger Woods alleged affairs with cocktail waitress Jamiee Grubbs, New York city nightclub hostess Rachel Uchitel, and Las Vegas party planner Kalika Moquin. The scandal comes as a bit of a surprise to his many fans, especially considering his ...
Views: 2780(2 votes) - Why Many Marriages Fail - Expecting Too Much and Not Trying Hard Enough - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinIt is not necessary to be a keen observer of the social scene to realize that the marital relationship as we know it is floundering and, in many cases, sinking. The divorce rate is astronomical and shows no sign of slowing down. Intelligent and experienced people rush into matrimony with the ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - What Is The Real Pain Behind Lies, Deceit And Broken Trust - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from David SamuelWe have all been lied to, cheated, tricked and hurt. Sometimes it is just the common result of business, other times it is incompetence or a lack of accepting responsibility, but most of the time it is someone who is either a stranger or at least not very close to you, and this can upset you but ...
Views: 2742 - ***Truth - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Janet NestorI have been wrestling with a very deep trust issue, one that has been with me since conscious memory. This morning in meditation I asked for understanding and I was guided through the meditation by a member of my spiritual family of guides and teachers. I think Mataji has been with me all my ...
Views: 2733(8 votes) - Love is All You Need... Could it be That Simple? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Karen Schachter"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: 2719 - Are Your Partner's Tweets and Facebook Posts Making You Crazy?: Tips to Help with Social Networking-Induced Jealousy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsJanelle 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: 2711(1 vote) - How sexy are your eyes? To an Oculophilia, they are like diamonds. - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Madeline FosterIf you are turned on by eyes, you may have a form of partialism, or in other words, a fetish for one particular part of the body. Many people have heard about people with a foot fetish, but not that much is known about other weird attractions to bits and pieces of the body, not including ...
Views: 2670(1 vote) - Is It Possible To Salvage Your Marriage After Infidelity Has Occurred? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from George FellowsThe emotional wreckage that comes after the discovery of an affair, makes it tough for couples to work towards rebuilding their marriage after infidelity has occurred.However your marriage after an affair can also become a relationship that is stronger and more loving than it was before. Read on ...
Views: 2651(3 votes) - Why Affairs Are Good For Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Daniel TangNot getting enough attention, spouse cheated, unable to talk about it, feeling uncertain about the future and losing trust. Among these symptoms, many people who are going through this tough situation are wishing for it all to go back to the way it once was. But now you must stop and consider ...
Views: 2644(1 vote) - When Love is Kind: Mutuality in Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2015 from Tina TessinaMany people ask me, “How will I know if I'm in love?” Answer: Anyone who's in love usually knows it; the real question should be are we mutually in love, or am I wasting my time? If you want to be secure in your primary relationship, knowing how to create mutuality and work together ...
Views: 2609 - Jealousy Can Often Be Caused By Insecurity Or An Over Active Imagination - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Edward GoodenEffects Of Jealousy People who allow their jealousy to get out of control often become angry and agitated when the person that they link the jealousy to, jealousydoes innocent things. This ultimately could lead to destruction of the relationship or create two very unhappy people who are ...
Views: 2603 - Recognizing Resistance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Renee BarnowAfter my Mom’s partial hip replacement in late July 2009, I recognized the resistance I was relying on while engaging with her. Mom’s default position when she experiences tough times in various forms is to want to die. “You know what I want. I want to be dead,” is her mantra. In response, I ...
Views: 2580(1 vote) - A Classification of Lies and Confabulations - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Sam VakninA 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: 2571 - How To Get A Woman To Leave Your Husband Alone: Exactly How To Get Rid Of The Other Woman In Your Husband's Life For Good - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Get A Woman To Leave Your Husband Alone: Exactly How To Get Rid Of The Other Woman In Your Husband's Life For Good Every woman who has a cheating husband has this mental fantasy of forcing her husband to ditch the other chick and beg her for a second chance. It could happen to you. ...
Views: 2533 - 3 Reasons Why Overthinking Kills Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Usama MalikWhile there are certain aspects of a relationship that you should be taking time to think about, if you are overthinking every aspect of your relationship, there’s a good chance that you’re going to kill it sooner or later. People who overthink everything tend to be a lot more anxious in ...
Views: 2514 - Saving a Relationship can be as Easy as 1-2-3! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Andrew HunterTo begin, let's realize that adult relationships are intricate in nature. No two relationships are the same, and thus they cannot be treated as if they are: everyone is different, taking different approaches to the same set of circumstances. Because all relationships are unique, there can't be a ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - The Mindset Train - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The Mindset Train There are times when our thoughts and actions do not necessarily fall in line with what would be to our greatest advantage in life. Instead of being proactive toward living a better, more fulfilling life, many of us go through times when we inadvertently limit our actions, ...
Views: 2456 - An Easy Path to Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Stuart BlochOften people think intimacy is learning about their partners and teaching their partners what they want their partners to know about them. In actuality, the word "intimacy" says it all – IN TO ME SEE. Seeing intimacy as this simple phrase can be the key to unlocking the door to true openness ...
Views: 2437(2 votes) - Silent Communication Impacts Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from al betzSilent communication affects a relationship with the suddenness of a lightning bolt, the drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet, or the enduring radiance of a diamond. Look at the examples below, and you’ll see what I mean. A man slowly moves to one knee, reaches into his pocket, and retrieves a ...
Views: 2429 - How To Build Trust In A Relationship: 3 Easy Tips To Get Trusted By Your Partner - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to build trust in a relationship is very important, as trust is the basic foundation of any union. Without trust, the relationship will always be filled with uncertainty, and that doesn't exactly promise both parties a happy ending. If you want to know how to build trust in a ...
Views: 2419(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Your Relationship Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Erin HeavenRelationships are never cut and dry. There are so many varied dynamics at work. Not only do you have to consider the different interests, temperaments, and personalities involved, but there is also an energetic component that most people aren't ever aware of. We are essentially a collection of ...
Views: 2416(1 vote) - Blessed are the Pure in Heart for They Will See God - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Curtis R Doll JrGod is a verb. God simply “IS”. God is the "Great I AM". When Moses asked God on Mt. Sinai, whom shall I say sent me, God said; “I AM THAT I AM”. Tell them that “I AM” hath sent thee. “I AM” refers to the verb to “BE”. And the essence of the verb to be is - “IS”. God simply “IS” God is a verb, ...
Views: 2379 - Why You Shouldn't Always Trust Your Doctor - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you want to manage your stress and generate happy feelings, you cannot give away your power to professionals. Educators, doctors and therapists can reign in your spirit and inhibit your natural ability to come up with creative solutions. For example, the Journal of the American Medical ...
Views: 2378(1 vote) - Othello By William Shakespeare At A Glance! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Amy DyslexShakespeare: The English Poet and Playwright William Shakespeare was baptized on the 26th of April, 1564 (his actual birthdate is unknown) in Warwickshire, England. He is considered by many as the greatest writer in the history of the English language which is why he remains in odes of ...
Views: 2373 - What is SHAME? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoTHE BAD SEED I was born bad & I’ll always be bad Guilt is about actions - it’s the emotion which is caused by disobedience to rules we deeply believe in. On the other hand, SHAME is about our identity - about who we are, fundamentally. It says that our very essence is bad, unlovable, ...
Views: 2336(1 vote) - Extra Marital Affairs: Could They Happen To Me? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Daniela RoherTaylor 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: 2282 - Trust in a Relationship – In Spite of Popular Belief, the Key is to Be Authentic - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Linda PucciMore and more lately I hear people talking about being "authentic." I'm not sure if it has become a buzz word, or if people are really craving honesty and the kind of connection that can come when two people are authentic with each other. I suspect that many people have become aware of the ...
Views: 2276(3 votes) - How Can You Ever Trust Again Once You Have Been Deceived? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Niki CleggThere are many people we trust in life but once that trust is broken how can we trust again? To be honest I am not sure we can but in different types of relationships there are different levels of trust. If a partner lies to you and you find out how do we deal with that? If adultery is the trust ...
Views: 2254(2 votes) - Can Involving a 3rd Party Really Help a Deteriorating Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Clif KEveryone experiences ups and downs in relationships. It is normal for there to be rough patches and little problems in every relationship. Most people manage to get through them by talking it through with their partner (or family member, friend, etc.) and coming to a solution. Sometimes the ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - Disagree Without Being Disagreeable - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Judge JIt is inevitable that you are going to find yourself in situations where you just won't be on the same side as other people. It's just a part of life. If we all agreed, that would make for an interesting situation, but try as you may, it just is not going to happen. The problem becomes ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - Catalyst - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Amara RoseIt's dinnertime, and as I pull my car into my unpaved country driveway, Gaia is waiting for me, nine pounds of sienna fur and intelligent eyes that see into my soul. I sing to her, we play; her purring brings me joy. But when I first moved here, this cat and her gray companion were more a duty ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - Fairy Tales Do Come True - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Karen Murdock"The best place for him, Karen, is the feedlot - he's too far gone; he's so scrambled that he's not coming back". A trainer's comments seven years ago, after he watched while I tried in vain to stop my then 10 year old gelding, Lukas. "Downward transitions" were accomplished by veering ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - Love is a Many Scary Thing - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Judy WidenerAs human beings, one of our primary needs is to cultivate healthy self-love. But at the same time, we have a strong drive to connect with others. Relating and loving are innate. The more people we have who love us, the more secure we feel, and the sweeter our lives are. The pleasures we ...
Views: 2188 - Your Emotions Are Your "Truth-o-meter" - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonThere are many ways in which one may be deceitful and every single person will have succumbed to its shadowy presence to one degree or another. In a strange and mysterious way we are usually more deceitful to ourselves than we are to others. We have the ability to kid ourselves into thinking ...
Views: 2183(2 votes) - 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) - How to Get Your Husband to Be More Romantic: My Husband Is Not Romantic What Should I Do - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2017 from James UadialeLearning how to get your husband to be more romantic can change the entire landscape or your marriage. It's difficult when the dynamic between you and your man changes and he's not as attentive or loving as he once was. You long for the days when he'd surprise you with a bouquet of fresh flowers ...
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