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- 3 Ways to Cope with Your Partner’s Fear of Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Dr. Shonda LackeyDoes it seem like every time you start to get close to your partner, she or he finds a way to prevent you from connecting on a deeper level? If so, your partner may be struggling with fear of intimacy. WHAT IS INTIMACY? In order to understand fear of intimacy, it is necessary to understand ...
Views: 3361(1 vote) - A Different View on Casey Anthony - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Phyllis KingThe source of all pain on the planet, all confusion, all hatred, all poverty lies in what those in Eastern religions have long since called “The Disease of Duality.” The quest to balance the ego mind with the soul’s wisdom. When we believe we are separate from God, that God is over there, and ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - A Fisherman's Beliefs Killed Him - Beliefs Are Real - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAfter a long day of fishing the bright sea, an Indian fisherman heads home to port. The sea with its endless potential treated him very well today and he was sure to gain huge reward after selling his catch. The fishing market had been bustling as of recent and the demand for the fisherman’s ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Align With Your Truth - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Chandra LynnI recently created a meme saying, “Allow People to Align With Your Truth,” and thought I’d explain what I mean by this. It all starts with aligning to yourself first, meaning acknowledging what you want and need to be happy and fulfilled. Knowing your truth will help you communicate it to those ...
Views: 4963(2 votes) - Are You Here Only To Be Truly Helpful? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMany people say with pride—“I’m a giver.” However, no one announces, “I'm a receiver”—albeit there are more receivers than givers. The age old question— “Is It better to give than to receive,” is a miss nomer. The truth of the matter is, while you are giving you are receiving and while you ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - 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) - Believe in Change - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Jasmine Rice“I believe in change. I believe in the power it has to unite us and ignite us.” – Uzo Aduba I think most of us hoped that by 2020 [when we were supposed to have flying cars] that we would be better prepared for a global pandemic and more progressive in how equality and human decency is taught ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Can I Trust a Man Who Cheated on me But Promises Not To Do It Again? by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomCan I Trust a Man Who Cheated on me But Promises Not To Do It Again? by Beth Shepherd the psychic. A case study. Names etc changed. My boyfriend Jeff has been dating me for six years, we got on great until a few months ago I found a note in his pocket from another woman with her name and ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Cheap Travel - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comYears ago, the words 'cheap' and 'travel agents' would rarely be used in the same sentence. People paid big bucks for their holidays, but since the growth of the Internet, the whole industry was turned upside down. Travel agents pricing has lowered dramatically to compete in the worldwide ...
Views: 4419(1 vote) - Codependency and Narcissists: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Part I) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownFor this discussion, we are going to stick with our understanding of codependency as a system of distortions that exists on a continuum. Codependents learn personality traits that interfere with knowing one’s self and others. The people-pleasing aspect of codependency might drive the ignoring of ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Communication Advice to Help You Create Relationship Agreements About Tough Topics - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsIs 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: 3273(1 vote) - Confront Jealousy in Your Love Relationship or Marriage - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhen Jeff sees his girlfriend, Tami, flirting with another guy, he gets jealous-- really jealous. It can take every ounce of restraint that Jeff has to not storm over and confront the other man, and Tami too. But Jeff has promised himself-- and Tami-- that he won't let his jealousy take over ...
Views: 3292(1 vote) - Cultivating Intimacy In Our Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Debra RebleAbsolute trust is the cornerstone for cultivating intimacy in our relationships. True intimacy is based on mutual absolute trust and requires that both people are willing to be open, vulnerable and uninhibited with each other. Moreover, we find that the more we open ourselves, the more we ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Can I ask her to give up her job? - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife has developed a connection with someone at work. Can I ask her to give up her job? If the guy she works with is the source of her attention, would it not be better to ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How do I make sure he's not looking for a visa green card marriage? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I met a cute guy that's a foreigner in the USA from Russia so....... How do I make sure he's not looking for a visa green card marriage? Dear Reader: Whether or not he wants a green card isn't the real question. The real question is, does he have good character, and does he ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I actually forwarded him the conversation by accident - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I actually forwarded him the conversation by accident Dear Dr. Romance: I am a woman in my thirties. It's been over a month since I last spoke with my ex-boyfriend of one year. He gave me the silent treatment because I hurt him. Or it might be his ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I can't get my ex out of my head and heart - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Tina Tessinap>Dear Dr. Romance: Several years ago I met this man. it was instant attraction for both of us. we fell instantly for each other but he had a girlfriend. I gave him the space he needed and we both agreed to just be friends. we tried it once when they broke up but it was difficult. ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to be the victim of any Jezebel - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a gentle young graduate of about 30 years. Throughout my staying on the campus, I decided not to enter into any real relationship that could eventually lead to marriage (I mean I had nothing in common with girls). Now, I need a life partner, wish must be a graduate like ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I still can't seem to get over it -- Is that normal? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost two years now. There is a seventeen year difference in age. I left for two and a half months to help my older sister during her second pregnancy because her husband was in Iraq. When I came back I found out ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Did you recommend not asking? - by Submitted on May 28, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read Age Differences in Dating I did date for about 3 years a woman about 4 years older than me. I love her still and we separated because one thing I felt was that she never wanted to open up about herself. The following comment caught my attention: ( I underlined and ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why does he want a relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I met this guy through a phone call, but he contacted or got my profile through a friend of mine and he is satisfied through that, and he is convinced that he could have a relationship with me, he needs my affection, fear of God, caring, true feeling of sharing, happiness, ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Dear. Dr. Romance: Every time we talk, I'm in tears and he's mad. - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for nearly 20 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Difference between Rational and logical thinking - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Sri TulasiRational means it makes logical sense in a mathematical, quantifiable way. Think Spock from Star Trek, or even Dr. Manhattan from The Watchmen. At times, they are coldly rational and only consider pure logic even if absurd moral or ethical sacrifice is involved. Reasonable means it is a ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Do You Know Who You’re Dealing With? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIf 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: 1452(2 votes) - Do You Love an Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from nancy traversAlcohol abuse and alcoholism are so pervasive that about a third of Americans have someone close to them who has the problem. This means legions of people have relationships that are stressful at best, and damaging at worst. If your spouse is an alcoholic then alcoholism is bound to affect you ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Does True Love Really Exist? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersWe all want to be loved. However for many achieving happiness within a healthy relationship has escaped us. Many of us have spent most of our lives in relationships that were co-dependent and needy, but did involve huge life lessons and karma. Knowing that each relationship we experience brings ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"Never make yourself feel like nothing, to make someone else feel like everything!" Rationalizing has to be prevalent when there is Domestic Abuse because how else could you convince yourself to stay. First you have to recognize that you are being emotionally, physically and or sexually ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: The Magic of Reassurance - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: There are a few simple communication techniques that work like magic in relationships, whether with committed partners, friends, co-workers or relatives. One of the most effective is reassurance, which is simple to do , and calms both of you down, which allows your ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Tina TessinaLast month, Dr. Romance received the following letter from a reader: “A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious phenomenon which permits otherwise independent women to be dominated...even abused...by males with whom they share some sort or relationship. Why is it that a ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Handling The Green-eyed Monster - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance says: I can’t escape it, it’s in the news every day, and it fills my counseling office. Recently, the news told of a four-year-old who was shot to death by his own father, because the father was jealous of his divorced wife’s new relationship. "O, beware... of jealousy; ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Handling The Green-eyed Monster - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance says: I can’t escape it, it’s in the news every day, and it fills my counseling office. Recently, the news told of a four-year-old who was shot to death by his own father, because the father was jealous of his divorced wife’s new relationship. "O, beware... of jealousy; ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: Got a Tough Ex? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Tina TessinaRelationships: Three Tips to Dealing with a Really Difficult Ex-Spouse Dr. Romance’s three tips to dealing with a difficult ex. 1. Choose your battles. One of my clients once said “I don’t want to die on that hill.” She meant: that battle isn’t worth what it will cost me – I’ll ignore ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: When Love is Kind: Mutuality in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many 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 ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - EMDR: Therapy at Lightning Speed - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Dr. Rachel AaronsEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was discovered in 1987 by a research psychologist named Francine Shapiro who was taking a walk in a park. As she walked, she was thinking about a personal matter that was bothering her. She happened to notice that her eyes were going back and forth ...
Views: 3448(4 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: 7909(1 vote) - Facebook cheating – Can Your Spouse’s Facebook Socializing Destroy Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Lisa Penn-JamesA recent survey in the United Kingdom found that married couples headed for divorce are increasingly citing Facebook in their petitions. The survey revealed that a staggering 33 percent of divorce petitions contained the word Facebook, as opposed to only 20 percent in 2009. The most common ...
Views: 2019(1 vote) - 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) - Follow These Three Easy Tips to Survive your Breakup - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterFew times in a man's life are as miserable as when he realizes his relationship is about to be destroyed. Men being men, this is often the first time that they actually love her - the moment they realize that she'd going to leave. Men are commonly not expected to have great skills in managing ...
Views: 3281(1 vote) - Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Tina TessinaLast month, I received the following letter from an old friend, Lloyd Barnhart. "A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious phenomena which permits otherwise independent women to be dominated…even abused…by males with whom they share some sort or relationship. Why is it that a ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Healing From Betrayal - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownLet’s look at the definition of betrayal so we can understand why it hurts so much. Webster’s definition: To hurt (someone who trusts you, such as a friend or relative) by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong. “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from ...
Views: 1945(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: 6079(1 vote) - Helping Your Spouse Heal From Your Affair - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerMost unfaithful partners underestimate the damage and fallout after infidelity. Many claim that they didn’t think of the consequences and often, when faced with losing what they have, panic. This panic can lead them to make further mistakes in their attempts to help their injured partner. If ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - How can we hold on to a man? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2020 from Valeria TariThe society of today increasingly wants to make us think that a certain stereotypical woman exists. Types of thought-processes, products, and services surface which condition us to reach for the currently worshipped ideal, even at the cost of degrading our own selves. But if we look deep within ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - How to avoid being cheated on by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHow to avoid being cheated on by Beth Shepherd psychic . Whether it is in a private matter, an emotional or a financial one there is always someone out there waiting to hopefully con you. With emotional issues it can hurt a lot more if they succeed. But there is a fool proof way to make sure ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - How to choose an Ideal Adult Daycare? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Jaclyn TengThe process of finding the ideal adult care home is not easy. You need to list down some of the top options that you have or the place where you’d like to approach. You need to start visiting them and then start evaluating the place. We will give you the top things you need to evaluate as they ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - How to Cope with Toxic Friendships - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Tina TessinaResearch shows that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are well-connected to friends and family, but all friendships are not beneficial. A healthy friendship has mutual caring, mutual respect, mutual responsibility and good communication. Breaking up with an important friend ...
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