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• I'm confused! I need your wise advice.

  Leftos - Lessons for the Opposite Sex

  15 Jan 2012 | 11:32 pm

  New Question - Hey guys, I'm need of some advice, this girl that I was kind of seeing a year ago recently messaged me the other day saying that something she saw reminded her of me. We were never officially boyfriend/girlfriend but we were pretty serious and had strong feelings for each other until she told me that she still hadn't gotten over her ex. So I decided it was best for me to step back. We stopped talking altogether a little while after until she recently sent me a message. I still have really strong feelings for her and think about her a lot, even before she had messaged me. I have…

• Bad Temper a Deal Breaker?

  About.com Marriage

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:37 am

  One of the most important skills a married couple needs to learn and practice is how to handle conflict in their marriage. If you are afraid of rocking the boat, ...Read Full Post

• Video: How to keep your relationship happy

  TODAY.com: Relationships

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:03 am

  Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig and clinical psychologist Jeff Gardere give pointers on how to create a deeper and richer marriage, including sharing activities, but also maintaining individual lives. (TODAY)

• Video: Heidi Klum and Seal split: What went wrong?

  TODAY.com: Relationships

  23 Jan 2012 | 7:10 am

  TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer discuss details of the surprising split between celebrities Heidi Klum and Seal after 7 years of marriage. (TODAY)

• Profile pictures and little lies

  CouplesSpark Latest Conflicts

  9 Jan 2012 | 11:37 am

  My boyfriend posted a profile picture of him with a very attractive girl on his Facebook. He met her in Jamaica on vacation a little while back.Normally, this wouldn’t bother me but his friends posted comments telling him his gf is hot. He did not correct them or remove the comments. He said he didn’t have time to change it but he was very active on FB that day on my newsfeed.

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• Video: How to keep your relationship happy

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:03 am

  Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig and clinical psychologist Jeff Gardere give pointers on how to create a deeper and richer marriage, including sharing activities, but also maintaining individual lives. (TODAY)

• Video: Heidi Klum and Seal split: What went wrong?

  23 Jan 2012 | 7:10 am

  TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer discuss details of the surprising split between celebrities Heidi Klum and Seal after 7 years of marriage. (TODAY)

• Couples who cohabitate are happier than marrieds

  19 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pm

  While benefits of marriage reduce over time, couples who live together have more happiness, self esteem, study finds

• Woman sues cop who asked for date after giving ticket

  3 Jan 2012 | 1:46 pm

  A suburban Chicago police officer used a $132 speeding ticket he issued to track down a woman and ask her for a date, saying the least he could do for costing her so much money was to buy her dinner, a lawsuit filed by the woman alleges.

• Military wives turn to Bible for marriage advice

  28 Dec 2011 | 12:30 pm

  Faced with long periods of separation and worry over the next combat tour, a group of wives mostly in their late 20s and early 30s are drawn together weekly to seek spiritual support to bolster the strength of their marriages.

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• How my Divorce Made me a Better Divorce Lawyer

  Mark Banschick, M.D.

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pm

  We are pleased to have Lawrence H. Bloom, a New York and New Jersey based matrimonial attorney present his views of divorce as a client - and not just as an attorney. Larry also hosts a weekly radio show, "The Divorce Hour with Larry Bloom", Fridays at noon Eastern Time at www.talkingalternative.com, with podcasts available on The Divorce Hour page of the same site.read more

• “Am I Grieving Right?”

  Nancy Berns, Ph.D.

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:34 pm

  We sit at the kitchen table, brushing off the chill of a winter evening. Gloria puts down her coffee mug and reaches for a picture of her children. Through tears, she tells me about her oldest son’s life, and quietly laughs when describing his antics. He died three years ago, and she obviously misses him. read more

• The Dark Side of Altruism

  Michael E. Price, Ph.D.

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm

  The mobster Jimmy Burke was renowned both for his spectacular generosity and his terrifying cruelty. How could two traits that seem so different co-exist in the same person? The answer to this question has important implications for our understanding of human altruism.read more

• Do Cultures Segment Time Differently?

  Lawrence T. White, Ph.D.

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:55 pm

  How we partition the minutes in an hour may affect punctuality. Psychologist Robert Levine observed that most Americans assess punctuality in 5-minute intervals, whereas most Arabs assess punctuality in quarters of an hour (i.e., 15-minute intervals). read more

• Star Wars: Mars vs. Venus

  Peg Streep

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:54 pm

  In hindsight, it's clear that a few things got lost during the shuffle that was the Feminist movement.  Chief among these was the idea that men and women might be different but also complementary, and that the dyad was more resilient than either one alone.read more

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• Facebook is a community

  25 Jan 2012 | 8:10 am

  Researchers in Italy have used two high-speed computer algorithms to analyze the connections between a large sub-set of the more than half a billion users of the social networking site Facebook to reveal that the system has a very strong structure. The study shows that Facebook has a well-defined community structure that follows a statistical power law in which there are a huge number of people with few connections and a much smaller number with a large number of connections.

• Cohabitating Valentines Are Happier Than Wedded Couples

  24 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm

  When it comes to the well-being of married versus cohabitating Valentines, wedded couples experience few advantages in psychological well-being and social ties, according to a new study at Cornell University.

• It's evolution: Nature of prejudice, aggression different for men and women

  24 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am

  Prejudice against people from groups different than their own is linked to aggression for men and fear for women, suggests new research.

• Sex no more strenuous than golf, expert says

  23 Jan 2012 | 10:42 am

  For most heart and stroke patients, it's probably safe to have sex. "For a patient who has sex with a familiar partner in a familiar setting, sexual activity generally is safe and no more strenuous than golf," a cardiologist said.

• Sleep vs. cuddling: Study looks at what happens after sex

  21 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am

  According to a recent study by evolutionary psychologists, the tendency to fall asleep first after sex is associated with greater partner desire for bonding and affection.

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• What is Love?

  Sarah

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:59 am

  “When I look into your eyes, it’s like watching the night sky or a beautiful sunrise. There’s so much they hold.” ~Jason Mraz, ‘I Won’t Give Up‘ What is Love? My dictionary provides this simple answer: an intense feeling of deep affection. I can’t argue with that, but I can push it. Of course love is that, but what is it really? I think about all the ways I use the word ‘love.’ I might love friends or co-workers, my horse or my dog, my job or my life. I love my bed and my boots and my laptop computer. Sometimes I love myself. Some of the uses could be considered…

• Weekend reflections

  astrodarlings

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:54 am

  This week had been extremely busy for me. We celebrated Chinese new year on Monday and Tuesday. Frankly speaking it doesn’t feel much of a celebration to me this year. I don’ t feel the joy of the festive season and it’s more like going through the motions then really enjoying the celebrations. I’m not sure if it’s because as we age the joy and expectations diminish. The kids too are rather muted this year of the dragon due to the current economic climate. There are no fancy restaurant dinner and the food that was served was not really suited to their taste buds.

• 20120127-Random Notes

  FLYNN

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:47 am

  Here are my boring notes via the “Memo” app of my smart/cellphone: 22:49. Hah! I tried P

• Spoon-fed puppe...

  starsonmywindshield

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:41 am

  Spoon-fed puppet, you’ll never grow if that’s all you know. How lucky you must be to hav

• A Love Story...

  dadoffourgirls

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:38 am

  This is a love story. It starts with a boy in one town and a girl in another, staring at a computer

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• Reasons People Avoid Addressing their Marital Problems

  Amy Morin, LCSW

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:38 am

  Avoidance is a common coping skill people use when they are faced with difficult problems. Avoiding marital problems won’t make them go away. In fact, they are likely to get worse. There are many reasons why people choose to avoid facing their marital issues. Denial Denial is a powerful thing. Sometimes people feel like if [...]

• Asperger’s Syndrome and “Finicky” Eaters

  Richard Zimmer, Ph.D.

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:37 am

  As I have written before, I am both an anthropologist and clinical psychologist.  In my latter role, one of the populations with whom I work is children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.  Over the years I have noticed that a child who has Asperger’s Syndrome can be “finicky” when s/he eats.  In this post, I [...]

• Misconceptions About Counseling

  Amy Morin, LCSW

  25 Jan 2012 | 8:20 am

  People who have never attending counseling may have some misconceptions about what counseling is. Television shows and movies often portray the Hollywood version of counseling, which is often not accurate. Learning about what counseling is and how it can help can alleviate the anxiety some people experience when considering either individual or couple’s counseling. Counseling [...]

• Marriage and Depression: How Should You Handle a Depressed Spouse?

  Dr. Deb Hirschhorn, Ph. D.

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am

  Your spouse is miserable. Maybe now is the time to be a giver. Maurice came in silently. There was no, “Hello! How are you? How was your day?” He brought a chill into the house without a word. He carefully stamped the snow off his boots, then he just as carefully arranged them by the [...]

• Putting Sex on a Pedestal – Video by Dr. Deb

  Staff Writer

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am

  Source: http://drdeb.com/blog/video/putting-sex-pedestal Sign up for Dr. Deb’s Newsletter to get more of her videos.

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• Romance Through the Ages

  25 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pm

  Our Genealogy Guide here at About.com, Kimberly Powell, has a great article about the customs of love, marriage and dating. It's appropriate reading for this romantic time of year! How are you celebrating Valentine's Day? Let us know by voting in our Valentine's Day poll....Read Full Post

• Bad Temper a Deal Breaker?

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:37 am

  One of the most important skills a married couple needs to learn and practice is how to handle conflict in their marriage. If you are afraid of rocking the boat, ...Read Full Post

• Heidi Klum and Seal Separating

  22 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pm

  Saying their separation is an "amicable process," Heidi Klum and Seal mentioned in their joint statement that they "continue to love each other very much, but we have ...Read Full Post

• "Umm," "Ah," "Well" Signs of Lying?

  21 Jan 2012 | 10:08 am

  This is an interesting article about people lying over the telephone. Jack Schafer, Ph.D. who served as a behavioral analyst for the FBI, shares techniques that help provide a ...Read Full Post

• Afternoon Delight Instead of a One-Night Stand?

  19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am

  It is no secret that getting away together, even if it is just for one night, is good for your marriage. With the expansion of Dayuse-Hotels.com to include a U.S. destination (New York City), it appears that enjoying a few hours in a posh hotel is a growing trend....Read Full Post

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• My friend's getting married

  JetFalcon

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:23 am

  So my friend is getting married soon, BF proposed to her in October I think. She said her BF did a fairy tale theme day and took her out. And said something like, "I want you to be my princess for life, will you marry me?" Glad she found a good guy :) Well, she's been posting this stupid contest thing everyday to try winning a $100 grand wedding from Ben Bridge. Well, I guess it's cheaper to throw down $100 grand for a wedding contest than buying a TV spot to advertise Ben Bridge. Just have desperate couples post the contest everyday to their Facebook friends to the point it they…

• How would you classify your sex?

  shy_guy

  28 Jan 2012 | 2:10 am

  Question for the more active, but would welcome input from anybody who cares to comment. If you had to think and categorize it, how would you classify your sex, and how much of it falls in each category? I'll give mine as an example, but you can categorize as you see fit for yours, and tell how much in any way you want. Mine: Excluding the times that are just intimate touching, or games, the times that I would think of as making love: Quickie: About 5% of the time Romantic sex: about 75% of the time Wildly passionate sex: about 20% of the time. Wildly passionate sex happens at my wife's…

• Comparing yourself to the ow/OM

  stressedmomandwife

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:34 am

  I can't help but to feel jealous of the attention/comments/thoughts the ow received from my H. It feels so much easier to let go. It feels like I'm the only one working on this. Is this normal? I find myself comparing myself to her? Is she prettier? Sexier? More interesting? Why do men cheat? If you love your wife why put them thru this? Posted via Mobile Device

• plz help !!!

  meintrouble

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:16 am

  Dear Friends , I don kw to whom should i discuss all this !!!! I need help!!!! I m working as a software engineer and my working hours are from 8am to 8pm ...his working timings are flexible so he ususally goes arnd 2pm till 9 pm . i got married in feb 2011 , it was an arrange marriage ..... after my marriage i realized that my husband is very immature and do not want to take any responsibility . It was a joint family , and his parents always wanted to dominate , they told me to do paripona in the morning as well as in the evening . My mother in law told me not to talk much with my father in…

• Plz help !!!

  meintrouble

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:05 am

  Dear Friends , I don kw to whom should i discuss all this !!!! I need help!!!! I m working as a software engineer and my working hours are from 8am to 8pm ...his working timings are flexible so he ususally goes arnd 2pm till 9 pm . i got married in feb 2011 , it was an arrange marriage ..... after my marriage i realized that my husband is very immature and do not want to take any responsibility . It was a joint family , and his parents always wanted to dominate , they told me to do paripona in the morning as well as in the evening . My mother in law told me not to talk much with my father in…

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• Charlie your my everything.

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:05 pm

  I love you more than anything in the world because your always there for me. You make me smile in every way. Your so amazing and I truly have no idea where

• The Most Wonderful Man on Earth

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:05 pm

  Daniel A. McCain means so much to me because not only does he take care of me but you also make me smile! You're the greatest man in this world and I would

• Surprise Awakening

  22 Jan 2012 | 11:27 am

  During the summer, I took a job working in the islands. My girlfriend and I had only been dating for a few months, and her birthday was in July. She kept

• Love is a decision

  22 Jan 2012 | 11:27 am

  My husband and I were friends since 1997, while we were living in China. I moved to Canada without him in 1998. We had a long distance relationship for

• Canadian Valentine's trip

  22 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am

  We dressed up as it was a fine restaurant. To our surprise no one in the bar was dressed up. We went in and I had brought two votives and when I lit

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• He Loves Me Anyway

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pm

  It's been a hard last six months. Okay, it's been a hard last two years. We've had ups and downs - lots of downs - and mostly centered around me and my health (and my frustration about my health). You know what's amazing to me? My husband loves me anyway.

• The Parent Precipice

  25 Jan 2012 | 8:30 am

  My period was a day late this month. I know that shouldn't be a big deal at all, but I'm prone to worrying about the littlest things, so yeah, even though the rational part of my brain knew I was overreacting - it was only a day - I couldn't help but fret.

• How to Save Marriage After an Affair

  24 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am

  You're spouse cheated on you and now he says he wants to repair the damage he's done to the marriage. This doesn't make much sense to you but you're willing to give it a try for the sake of your family.

• I Was Wrong

  19 Jan 2012 | 6:25 pm

  Well this does not happen too often but I was wrong they did not do my mother in laws birthday last weekend like I thought they would. They called to do it this coming Saturday, normally that would be great but there are a couple of things wrong.

• 5 Emotions Infidelity Brings On and What to Do About Them

  19 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm

  When a spouse cheats, your emotions run wild. Not only do you go through every emotion imaginable but you can experience them all at the same time. It's enough to drive you insane. Understanding the emotions that come with infidelity can help you with the recovery process.

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• Developing a Sexual Identity

  Laura M. Brotherson

  25 Jan 2012 | 12:30 am

  This post is in connection with episode #030 “I Am a Sexual Being, and It’s Good” of The Marital Intimacy Show. For your convenience, the questions from that episode are posted here. I’ve recently come across some interesting research about women and the sexual issues they face, and what some of the best approaches are for helping women with these issues. It really boils down to women developing a sexual identity, or having that foundation for their intimate relationship in marriage. Sexual Identity What is a sexual identity? Basically it means that you see yourself as…

• New Couples Contest…with a Twist!

  Laura M Brotherson

  18 Jan 2012 | 8:29 pm

  Get your cameras ready! We’re excited to announce our annual Couples Contest / Valentine’s Giveaway to the romantic Anniversary Inn. And to celebrate the release of And They Were Not Ashamed in eBook form (Kindle, Nook, etc.) we are adding a “prop” to the couples photos for you to send us. Just send us a photo of you and your spouse with a copy of our book or eBook And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment for a chance to win a fabulous ~ FREE ~ one-night getaway to the delicious Anniversary Inn of your choice, in the suite of your…

• Sex is Easy–Lovemaking Takes Effort

  Laura M. Brotherson

  13 Jan 2012 | 6:37 pm

  The mechanics of “having sex” are fairly simple, but really “making love” and developing a good intimate relationship takes some time and effort. Movies, pornography and other media tell us that sex is–or should be–easy, which is a set up for problems in a real relationship. For those who have ingested pornography, it’s difficult to have a healthy and accurate perspective of sexuality, and to separate fantasy from reality. Pornography–The Sex Mis-educator Pornography is a dangerous sex educator of many misconceptions. Studies are showing that…

• Have You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling about Kissing?

  Laura M Brotherson

  6 Jan 2012 | 12:47 am

  Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and making out! When was the last time you and your spouse made out?! Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and having fun making out. When couples were dating, kissing was an exciting and savored experience. But after marriage many couples seem to abandon sensual, lip-to-lip (face or neck) kissing, not only because additional sexual pleasures are now available, but maybe for other more intimate reasons of which they may not be aware. So go park somewhere after date night with the…

• Self-Help Sex Therapy

  Laura M. Brotherson

  2 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pm

  Now that I am pretty heavy into counseling and therapy in my practice I am finding it difficult to find enough time to help everyone that is requesting my services. In addition, there are some who may not be able to afford counseling or who have spouses that won’t talk to anyone about it…at least at this point. So, the purpose of this post is to provide some first steps for individuals or couples while they are waiting for additional help (particularly those on my current waiting list) or for those who are on their own in trying to improve their intimate relationship. 1. Read and Do…

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• Q & A: Should I Marry a Man with Pornography Struggles?

  thecounselingmoment

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm

  SOURCE: Taken from an article by  Russell D. Moore A recently engaged woman just found out that her spouse to-be has had “ongoing struggles with pornography.” She isn’t sure what to do, or how to make sure the issue is sufficiently addressed.  The following is a response by Dr. Moore: Far too many women are watching “The Notebook” or “Twilight” for indicators on what kind of man they should marry. Instead, you probably should watch “The Wolf Man.” Have you ever seen any of those old werewolf movies? You know, those in which the terrified man, dripping with sweat, chains…

• Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope

  Jude

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pm

  A Wedding, and a hope  that it will grow and flourish and withstand the trials and tribulations of life.   45.051696 0.994949

• Barney Frank to Wed

  David

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:22 pm

  Congressman Barney Frank is marrying Jim Ready, who he’s been with since 2001. The San Francisco Chronicle says “Ready, 42, lives in Ogunquit, Maine. He has a small business doing custom awnings, carpentry, painting, welding and other general handyman services… Ready is also a photographer.” Frank is serving his last term in Congress, having declined to run for re-election. Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.

• Check this! | "Sex, Marriage & Fairytales" | Relationships & Marriage

  BraskaJennea Photography

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:12 pm

  If you haven’t seen one of his videos yet…you will.  Jefferson Bethke writes poems and t

• 7 Quick Takes: Random Round-up

  Jessica

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm

  1. Our biggest news this week is that we paid off my student loans! Hooray! 2. I also had my first guest-post this week! Emily at Day in the Life is running a fantastic series on the vocation of wives, and I’m happy for the opportunity to contribute. Go check her out along with the other insightful ladies who’ve written for this series. Is there a job description for "wife?" 3. I love being married, but sometimes it’s a struggle. I think some of us young wives feel pressure to defend our decision to get married by putting on a happy face all the time. There are so…

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• What if things blew up and became dramatically better?

  Corey

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:04 am

  We’re almost a month into a new year (man, time flies), and this year may have started out great … or maybe not. Perhaps there’s been a chronic tension in your life or your marriage for months, and your hope that the new year would some how alter things hasn’t come true. You and your spouse may have reached the level of co-existing for a while together. And when friends or family come into the picture you have to “put on a show,” as if everything’s okay. Only, everything’s not okay. It downright sucks. It may not be to the level of divorce or…

• Is Your Marriage Too Close?

  Corey

  24 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm

  Post written by Dr. Corey Allan. There’s a popular belief that once a person gets married, everything will be smooth sailing. Romance will naturally occur, your spouse will be your best friend, and there will be plenty of “Hallmark” moments between you. If you’ve been married any length of time you know this simply isn’t true. One of the main problems many couples face in marriage is they create a marriage that’s too close. They strive to capture the illusion of what they thought it would be like in the beginning by getting closer to each other. This…

• 6 Tips for Step Parents in a Dominant Parenting Role

  Melissa

  22 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm

  Post written by Blended Family columnist Melissa Gorzelanczyk of Peace & Projects. Have you ever felt like your family takes you for granted? I know I have. In most households, there is one parent who does a majority of the parenting – the dominant parent responsible for enforcing the rules and routines of the house. This happens naturally for whichever parent spends the most time with the kids. In our family, that’s me – I work as a freelance writer from home, so it makes sense that I’m the one guiding them through homework routines and – to make a long…

• The Power of the Candid Compliment

  Sean

  17 Jan 2012 | 8:32 am

  Post written by dates and romance columnist Sean Marshall of Family Rocketship. Let’s go on a journey together. Think back to the first time you saw your spouse. Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? Do you remember? Now, think about what most impressed you about them at that moment. Maybe she had a beautiful smile.  Maybe he had incredible blue eyes. Maybe it was her laugh. Maybe it was his dance moves. With first impressions, it’s typically something physical that’s first appealing. Now fast-forward just a bit to when you were dating. As you got to know your future…

• Lighter Side: More Communication

  Jerry

  12 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pm

  Lighter Side: More Communication is a post from: Simple Marriage Click the post title to leave a comment.

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• The Way Of Transformation

  Rori Raye

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am

  I came upon an old box of things I’d saved, and this passage, from a workshop I once did with the great Georgina Lindsay-Carroll, was among the papers.  To me – this is all about Circular Dating: A man who, being really on the Way, falls upon hard times in the world will not, as [...]

• Are You High Strung? So?

  Rori Raye

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:27 am

  Here’s the definition of “high strung”: Adj. 1. high-strung – being in a tense state jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight, edgy, highly strung, jittery, tense – in or of a state of physical or nervous tension To me, this was the worst. I did NOT want to be this “tense, jumpy, uptight woman I thought [...]

• New 4-Week Rori Raye Teleseminar

  Rori Raye

  21 Jan 2012 | 8:37 am

  I so want to do as much as I can to personally get to know you, get to know your unique situations and issues, and help you as much one-on-one as I can – and I’ve experimented with several ways. This year I’ve tried small group coaching by teleclass – and that’s been amazing, and [...]

• Rori Raye Relationship Tip: How To Find Love, Re-Create The Love You Have – And Keep It Forever

  Rori Raye

  18 Jan 2012 | 8:31 am

  There are so many books out there that talk about what to “say” and what to “do” – to “play hard to get,” “have boundaries,” “don’t let him get away with stuff”…and the IDEA of STANDING UP TO A MAN is great - - But if you “play” at anything – if you PRETEND to [...]

• Is “Pulling Flak” Your Way Of Getting Attention?

  Rori Raye

  16 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am

  How are you trained to get attention? A woman I know complains, sees problems and fault everywhere, and cannot seem to appreciate people when they do caring things for her. The amazing thing is – this attitude actually gets her the attention she craves! BUT…what kind of attention IS it that shows up? I call [...]

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• Do Apologies Belong In Leadership?

  lmerlobooth

  25 Jan 2012 | 8:53 am

  As many people know, Corporate America can be an incredibly stressful culture in which to maneuver.  Today’s economy has only compounded this fact.  Leaders are stressed, employees are stretched to their limits and lay-offs are all too common in many companies.  As a result of these pressures, people’s humanity, and the always- changing demands of business, people are making mistakes.  Not surprisingly, some of these mistakes are being made by the leaders, managers and owners of companies.  Even those in charge are not infallible or perfect.The fact that…

• Resentment In Relationships: Are Others To Blame For Your Resentment?

  lmerlobooth

  17 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pm

  Resentments creep up in relationships all the time.  You’re resentful that your partner works all the time.  You’re resentful that your boss gave your co-worker a raise, but not you.  You feel resentment at your parents for the way they raised you and now expect you to take care of them.  You’re resentful that your children take advantage of you…and on and on.The truth is that resentments can grow at an absurd rate if you’re not careful.  I say if YOU are not careful…because YOU are the only one responsible for your resentments.  Your…

• Honesty In Business—Is It Wise?

  lmerlobooth

  10 Jan 2012 | 8:12 am

  Throughout the years I’ve heard horror stories about lay-offs, firings, restructuring, and so forth.  Some of the more common stories include:•    Company lay-offs being discussed for months among top management, but denied for just as long to the employees.•    Sudden restructurings that require placing employees out-of-state with virtually no warning,•    Security guards escorting long-term employees off the premises immediately following their lay-off. •    Refusing to give employees any advanced…

• When You Don’t Take Care Of You, Other’s Don’t Take Care Of You Either

  lmerlobooth

  5 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pm

  Over the years, I’ve worked with countless women who have centered their entire lives around taking care of others.  If their husbands wanted to take a job that involved excessive traveling, crazy work hours and almost no time with family—no problem.  The women would, in essence, become a single parent and pick up the slack for their husbands’ absences.  If the children wanted to be involved in countless activities, have their mother’s constant, undivided attention and limitless nurturance—by all means the women would become super moms and make that happen. …

• Here’s To The Abnormal Relationship And Setting The Bar Higher (Part II)

  lmerlobooth

  29 Dec 2011 | 1:56 pm

  Recently I wrote about the first five characteristics or creating great relationships rather than “normal” ones.  Below is Part II of setting the bar higher and the remaining five of 10 characteristics of healthy relationships. Enjoy. 6.     Giving. Go out of your way now and then to do a kind act.  Take time to think about what the other person likes (not what you like) and that to them.  If they like to hear compliments—compliment; if they like to see actions—show them action; if they want you to listen better—tune in and listen. …

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  Living Single

• Married Man’s Burden: Charles Murray’s Prescription for a Better America

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  26 Jan 2012 | 4:56 am

  “America is coming apart,” argues an author. Our national downfall could be reversed, he claims, if honest, hard-working married people got out of their non-judgmental cocoons and lived among the others.read more

• Newt Gingrich’s Marital Hypocrisy Goes beyond His Self-Righteous Rant – and the Hypocrisy Is Not Specific to Him

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  20 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm

  Is it really fair for Newt Gingrich to say, judge me by this one marriage but not those two? Judge me by these family members but not those? read more

• Is Cohabitation Bad for You? Answers from a 6-Year Study

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  15 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm

  Cohabitors differ from married people in self-esteem, happiness, health, and the time they spend with friends. Make your predictions, then read this post to see how you fared.read more

• Slighting Friends and Family: Do Couples Become Less Couple-y Over Time?

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  13 Jan 2012 | 5:25 am

  As of two days ago, we now know the answer to this question: Is the “intensive coupling” that married people sometimes practice limited to the first few years of marriage? Do couples go back to spending more time with family and friends as they settle into their relationship? read more

• Singles Year in Review, Part 2: The Bad and the Ugly

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  12 Jan 2012 | 3:39 am

  In the year 2011, singlism and matrimania marched on; both were practiced by plenty of people who should know better. It was also a year when single men were in for special ridicule. read more

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  Kim Hess "Dating after Divorce Guru"

• Don’t let him bother you

  Kim Hess

  26 Jan 2012 | 5:18 am

  For all the ex-wives who deal with controlling, mean ex-husbands: “Why do you let him bother you?  As inconsequential as a fly, just swat him away-flies eventually go away, eventually dying, when conditions become inhospitable.”

• You’re not missing anything out there

  Kim Hess

  25 Jan 2012 | 5:15 am

  You’re not missing anything out there. Love will find you when he’s ready. And more importantly when you’re ready.

• 22 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am

  Kim Hess

  22 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am

  Yesterday was a sad day for me. First I find out that Heidi Klum and Seal are getting divorced. Damn. Then, it is revealed to me that Kenny G and his wife are calling it quits. Dayum!! How much divorce can one Divorce Guru take in one day? (Technically lots, but that’s not the point [...]

• Stop trying to replace love

  Kim Hess

  19 Jan 2012 | 7:36 am

  Stop it. Stop trying to replace love. Those guys you’re sleeping with? You’re not sexually free, just starved for attention. And love. You’re better than that.  Stop trying to replace love and figure out how to love yourself. Related posts:Divorce Guru gets relationship coach to help her pathetic love life! Stop looking for the one [...] Related posts:Divorce Guru gets relationship coach to help her pathetic love life! Stop looking for the one after divorce…you’ve already got her/him

• You need to move on if…

  Kim Hess

  18 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

    You need to move on especially if you have little kids.  Especially if you want to be happy.  Especially if you want to live a good life…a better life. It is better for both you and your ex to start dating and socializing with other people rather than hating each other. This way, healing [...] Related posts:Move On After Divorce-The New Year 2011 edition Move on after divorce…it can be done Wrong move Arnold Schwarzenegger, wrong move

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  Jena Pincott » Blog

• The Science of Nesting

  jenapincott

  8 Jan 2012 | 8:28 pm

  In this month’s Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine is an article on the science behind nesting. I offered theories that explain why pregnant women — especially those who are about to give birth — feel an odd and obsessive urge to clean and organize.

• Our Selves, Others’ Cells

  jenapincott

  4 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am

  Check out in BOING BOING one of my favorite excerpts from Chocolate Lovers — on the very weird science of what fetal cells do in mothers’ bodies.

• Starred Review in Library Journal!

  jenapincott

  24 Dec 2011 | 5:49 pm

  The best holiday gift: DO CHOCOLATE LOVERS HAVE SWEETER BABIES gets a STARRED REVIEW in Library Journal! Many thanks to Library Jrnl and the reviewer, Julianne Smith. It reads: What a charm! Science writer Pincott (Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?) tackles some myths and legends associated with pregnancy and compares them to peer-reviewed research on the matter. The book covers such questions as: “Do men prefer babies who resemble them?” “What does a baby’s birth season predict?” and “Do bossy broads have more sons?” This is an enjoyable, insightful, and fascinating look at…

• “Chocolate Babies” on Positive Parenting Radio

  jenapincott

  19 Dec 2011 | 12:21 pm

  Does stress sharpen your baby’s mind—or dull it? Can you predict your baby’s temperament? Why are babies born in the darker months of the year more likely to be risk-takers? Are bossy, dominant women more likely to have boys, which skinny women have more girls? On Armin Brott’s Mr. Dad radio show, I talk about these topics from the book — and more.

• How Long Will Everyone Think Your Baby is Adorable?

  jenapincott

  26 Nov 2011 | 6:17 pm

  When our baby was six months old, my husband and I couldn’t walk down the street without stopping to accept a compliment. Baby was something of a local celebrity or a minor deity. Free pizza and donuts, the choicest table in the restaurant, a bracelet, stickers, sunglasses, a spot at the front of the line — these were some of the offerings made by the infant’s admirers. Ten months have now passed, and now she’s a toddler. To me, she’s as cute as ever, and she still receives a lot of kisses and waves from strangers. But, we’ve got to face it — she doesn’t attract the same the…

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  YourTango | The Latest Smart Talk About Love

• #DumpUrEx: Join Our Break Up With Your Ex Kick-Off Twitter Party!

  YourTango

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:16 pm

  February 1st marks the start of YourTango's second annual 'Break Up With Your Ex' campaign! For the first two weeks of February, we'll be sharing great articles, expert advice, survey results and more about how to successfully cut ties from your past love and move on to a better, healthier, sexier you! To kick things off, we'll be hosting a fun party on Twitter, and you're invited!read more

• 5 Questions To Ask About Porn On Valentine’s Day [EXPERT]

  martyklein

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:29 pm

  Valentine’s Day—the ultimate day of romance, fairy tales, and absolutely ideal intimacy. This year, how about something else—how about honoring your relationship and your sexuality by doing a reality check on an issue that complicates, confuses, and frustrates a lot of people? Porn. His porn.read more

• 8 Signs You Should Take A Break From Your Relationship

  The Stir

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:08 pm

  Taking a break is one of the most challenging, frustrating, and saddening parts of a relationship. No one wants to feel as though their relationship has failed or that they themselves have somehow failed. But sometimes, a break is necessary. Not only is it necessary, sometimes, it's a good thing.read more

• Study Says Cohabitation Has Advantages Over Marriage

  Stefanie Lindenbaum

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pm

  The Journal of Marriage and Family recently conducted a study which found that there are few advantages for married couples as far as psychological well-being, health or social ties, compared with unmarried couples living together. The study shows that while there are great benefits to marriage and cohabitation over the single life, these benefits weaken as couples depart the "honeymoon period."read more

• A-List Links: Why Jennifer Love Hewitt Is Stripping In This Video

  Kyla J

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:04 pm

  We weren't expecting to see Jennifer Love Hewitt strip down again this week (especially since we already saw her in this risqué photo shoot)—but we have to give it to her, the girl looks good singing and doing her thang in this music video for her new show... about hookers.read more

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  Owen Marcus

• Man Up – Get in Shape in only 12 Minutes per Week

  Owen Marcus

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:45 pm

  Tweet Doug McGuff Being a man means having a strong body. I’m not speaking of being a body builder or an athlete. I’m talking about having the strength, endurance and health you need. You can do it in 12 minutes per week. Yes, 12 minutes of working out can give you a kickass body. We frequently believe that more is better. The more we work out, the better it is for us. After 32 years as a Rolfer and owning a holistic medical clinic, where I worked with Olympic and professional athletes, I can tell you that more is not better. Many of these elite athletes saw us because they were injured…

• How Men Grieve Differently than Women

  Owen Marcus

  21 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm

  Tweet This is a guest post form Thomas Golden. A man's emotional pain is often invisible.  You simply can't see it. Most people assume that since it is not easy to spot that it must not exist.  Worse yet, all too often the assumption is that there is something wrong with men since they don't seem to do things like women, they must be either cold and unfeeling or backed up with tons of stuffed emotions.  I had similar thoughts when I started to work with men who were facing grief and trauma back in the late 1970's.  As a beginning therapist I can remember how working with men was simply…

• What Some Men Do for Fun

  Owen Marcus

  16 Jan 2012 | 2:09 pm

  Tweet The Men’s Movement… or whatever you want to call it is slowly growing. It’s growing organically as men find new ways to help each other. A few days ago one of my partners Ken Solin sent me the URL of a site in Australia. Men Group focuses on supporting men in starting their own men’s group. The two fellows who started this are not much different than the three of us who started Men Corps. I know when I first heard of a men’s groups I thought – weird, men getting emotional. I don’t think I’m interested. After getting honest that I missed the camaraderie I had when I was…

• How to Work with Your Spouse

  Owen Marcus

  14 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm

  Tweet What is the definition of hell? Working with your spouse when it’s not working. That’s my opening line of my post for Michael Van Osh’s blog Thinktank: Men. Michael asked that I write a post on how to succeed working with your spouse because he knew I work with many men who have their wife as their business partner. From my research and my experience I created a simple way to know if you are having problems and simple ways to remedy or prevent them. I do the post through Tom, a client of my experience with being in business with his wife. I explain my model to Tom and the reader…

• How to Get More… love, sex, joy – part III

  Owen Marcus

  13 Jan 2012 | 11:28 am

  Tweet Using the weapons of mass destruction... for love As you master the natural communication modalities, you can also use all the ones we have available to overload her with pleasure and desire. Texting – it’s not just for politicians or professional athletes to use in crude ways. Start an ongoing tease through your texting. Do be obvious. Focus on the indirect comments or the metaphors. Think of it more as short lines of an ongoing poem. Send her a text when she least expects it. When you are next to her, when you’re dropping the kids off at practice, before you go to bed… you get…

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  Leftos - Lessons for the Opposite Sex

• She wants more too

  23 Jan 2012 | 2:33 pm

  New Answer - Sounds like she's still interested in you too. I'm with @OohLookasquirrel in that you need to ask her out. From your description it sounds like she's finally moved past her ex and maybe wants to give it a shot. I don't think you've got much to lose. Just go for it!

• ask her out already!

  16 Jan 2012 | 9:04 am

  New Answer - The fact that she's communicating with you right now seems to be saying that she wants to be part of your life. She may be hoping that you'll ask her out. Some girls always expect the guy to make all the moves, and by dangling herself in front of you again, she could be hoping that you'll bite. Or, maybe she just wants to be friends again. Hard to tell what's going on in someone else's brain. If you don't want to be just friends, then you should go ahead and ask her out. If that's what she wanted, everybody's happy. If she says no, then you should be open and tell her that you'd…

• I'm confused! I need your wise advice.

  15 Jan 2012 | 11:32 pm

  New Question - Hey guys, I'm need of some advice, this girl that I was kind of seeing a year ago recently messaged me the other day saying that something she saw reminded her of me. We were never officially boyfriend/girlfriend but we were pretty serious and had strong feelings for each other until she told me that she still hadn't gotten over her ex. So I decided it was best for me to step back. We stopped talking altogether a little while after until she recently sent me a message. I still have really strong feelings for her and think about her a lot, even before she had messaged me. I have…

• i get pre ejaculation

  15 Jan 2012 | 6:17 pm

  New Question - within 2 minutes i think its just because i masterbates too much

• Relationship Older Woman

  13 Jan 2012 | 1:30 am

  New Answer - The men involved in dating older ladies, as they are more experienced and more capable of dealing with the relationship run smoothly. Older women are more mature, financial integrity and good lovers. Be yourself. It is a local sex relationship you because she loves you; you provide, its spontaneity, and fun. So, do not even think of yourself as someone you're not. Take it somewhere it is by no means been before; show her that you're different from other men your age. Invite a jazz membership, live performance or a unique restaurant. You can change the theme of the discussion. Ask…

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  Christian Marriage Spice

• An Evening with Francis Chan @ Crossroads Church in Corona, CA

  Marriage Lover

  22 Jan 2012 | 6:05 pm

  Last night, my wife and I, along with friends from our church went to Crossroads Church in Corona, CA for "An Evening with Francis Chan". The evening started with great worship led by Rend Collective Experiment, a worship group from Ireland, and Rachel Chan (Francis Chan's daughter), followed by a message from Francis Chan. As expected, the message was simple, yet incredibly convicting and challenging. One of the most beautiful elements of Christianity... is that while doctrine and theology can be quite "thick" and there are lot of smart-sounding -ologies, -isms, -ications, etc... the…

• Romance Idea #6 – Hide a Love Note in the Pillowcase

  Marriage Lover

  16 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am

  During the day, write a sweet love note  that encourages, blesses, or compliments your honey, and slip it into her pillowcase. For those of you that are beginners... it's OK if the note contains a few suggestive and spicy sentiments that make her blush ;-). After a long day doing who knows what, she will rest her head on the pillow... It will crinkle, make a noise, and she will know "somethin' ain't right". She will then reach into the pillowcase only to find your note! Even better... you will be in the room with her and be able to see her face light up in appreciation and joy.

• A God Story: Mars Hill Church – “God’s Work, Our Witness”

  Marriage Lover

  13 Jan 2012 | 4:45 am

  Mars Hill Church, planted and led by Pastor Mark Driscoll is one of the most influential mega-churches churches in the United States. They are the 43rd largest AND the 43rd fastest growing church in the USA. In my opinion, numbers only matter because they are potentially an indication of Holy Spirit actively changing lives and of Jesus' name being known / multiplied in the nations. Mars Hill is much more than a "big church"; they are a church that preaches the Gospel soundly, passionately, unapologetically, loudly, and devoutly. They also provide many many many many many (many many!)…

• God Stories: The Hypocritical Characters & the Beautiful Endless Loop of the Gospel

  Marriage Lover

  7 Jan 2012 | 6:08 pm

  Note: This short post introduces a new "column" at Christian Marriage Spice called "God Stories". The first "God Story" will be posted next week. God Stories = Crazy, Unbelievable Insanity I love God stories. God stories are crazy, joyful, hilarious, non-traditional, painful, confusing, wild, unbelievable, exhausting, frustrating, emotional, overwhelming... and often lead us far beyond the perceivable end of sanity. The counter-intuitive beauty is that this "insanity point" is often where many of us experience God in a uniquely pure, more real, more whole, and supernatural way. This insanity…

• “Real Marriage” Campaign from Mark & Grace Driscoll // Mars Hill Church

  Marriage Lover

  3 Jan 2012 | 2:22 am

  I am a long-time fan of Mark Driscoll (bio here) and the efforts of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington. Pastor Mark and his wife, Grace Driscoll have written a new book on marriage, which is will certainly be great. The new book is called "Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together". The book is being released on 1/3 (TODAY!), and I'm excited to report the book has skyrocketed to the top of the Barnes & Nobles AND Amazon book sales charts. Not only is a marriage book at the top of the charts... but a CHRISTIAN marriage book! Praise God for all the…

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  Black and Married With Kids.com - A Positive Image of Marriage and FamilyBlack and Married With Kids.com - A Positive Image of Marriage and Family | Promoting Positive Images of Marriage and Parenting Since 2007

• BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Miami-Jazz In The Gardens!

  Kirstin Fuller

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  We couldn’t wrap up festival month here on BMWK without highlighting one of our favorites…the Jazz in the Gardens music festival. The city of Miami ...

• Will Your Kids Have Happy Stories to Tell?

  Ronnie Tyler

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:31 am

  As we sat in a dessert parlor right outside of the University of Georgia campus eating our ice cream and crepe desserts ...

• RECIPE: Spicy Beer Battered Fried Shrimp & Sweet Red Remoulade Sauce

  BMWK Staff

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:50 am

  by Utokia Langley OMG is all I could say when I bit into one of these babies!! I remember the first time I had “beer battered” ...

• FREE eBook: 5 Things You Need To Know About Marriage

  Lamar Tyler

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:29 am

  What happens when we pull together a collection of our best marriage articles in an easy to read downloadable format? You get the new ...

• Sponsored Post: Never Give Up

  BMWK Staff

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:36 am

  *Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. Compensation was received for publishing this article.

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  Happily Married After

• Sex, Marriage & Fairytales

  davidlpatrick

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:54 am

  In his spoken word poem, Jeff Bethke highlights frequent and problematic issues in marriage while pointing to Jesus as the ultimate healer, redeemer and restorer of marriage. Check it out! Comment Below, Let me know your thoughts. Your email: 

• This Blog Will Not Save Your Marriage

  davidlpatrick

  20 Jan 2012 | 5:41 am

  If you haven’t noticed. It’s been quite a while since I’ve last posted. I’ve been busy with work projects, some personal business projects, a load of personal life stuff, enjoying my wife and doing more planning for things we have going for 2012. I thought – “Blast!, I have got to get back to posting on Happily Married After.” I have a list of topics that I have written to choose from, but every time I look at it I just don’t feel inspired to write. Frankly, these days I’ve been feeling that I’ve really said all I wanted to say on…

• Christmas Gift: Does You Spouse Rock?!?

  davidlpatrick

  14 Dec 2011 | 5:25 am

  There’s only 12 days left until Christmas so just in case you need another gift idea, head over to Union28. (affiliate link). They have great clothing and gear that have a great message in supporting marriage. And it’s not cheesy. The clothes are actually pretty good. If you click the link/picture below, it’ll take you directly to their site where you can see for yourself and you can even get a discount using this link.

• The Invisible Christmas Ring

  davidlpatrick

  13 Dec 2011 | 5:06 am

  I come from a family that is sometimes “Leave it to Beaveresque” during the holidays. You talk about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” happened literally at our home. It was funny because our extended family would make jokes, but secretly long to be apart of our “Cosbysonian” household. For as long as I can remember, from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas, we would have our tree up and be decorating, and sending out cards, and my Mom would be baking cookies. My absolute favorite were always the red and green rice crispies treats my Mom would make and stack on a…

• Marriage Lessons at Herman Cain’s Expense

  davidlpatrick

  2 Dec 2011 | 9:09 am

  Typically I don’t comment on “high-profile” relationships in the news. Most of the celebrity marriages I don’t take very seriously in the first place. Even though the world tried to stop when Kim Kardashian decided that 72 days was enough time to ride the peaks and valleys of marriage to determine if it was a worthy endeavor to continue, my lips remained sealed. High-profile marriages aside, I’m rarely quick to make commentary on even the “everyman” marriage when they have issues. These situations are rarely simply black and white and I’ve…

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  Brought to My Senses

• My story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregivers

  Kathleen H. Wheeler

  15 Jan 2012 | 8:34 pm

  I just found out that one of my stories will be published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregivers: 101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice and Bonding, and I’m pretty excited about it! The book will be released in March and … Continue reading →

• Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease Released Today

  Kathleen H. Wheeler

  9 Jan 2012 | 8:21 pm

  Amen, the Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease was released today, the long awaited results of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act passed a year ago! It appears to be a step in the right direction, and in … Continue reading →

• RIP Bruce: Remembering A Special Alzheimer’s Victim

  Kathleen H. Wheeler

  20 Nov 2011 | 1:32 pm

  It was strange timing to learn of the passing of a fellow resident from the Alzheimer’s unit where my mother lived while I was attending the Memory Loss Conference a few weeks ago. I ran into the head nurse from … Continue reading →

• Author Carolyn Brent on Aging Parents, Caregiving Issues, Family Relationships

  Kathleen H. Wheeler

  5 Nov 2011 | 6:30 am

  Today I have the great pleasure of being the host on Day 5 of the Virtual Blog Tour of author Carolyn A. Brent whose book Why Wait? The Baby Boomers’ Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent’s … Continue reading →

• November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

  Kathleen H. Wheeler

  30 Oct 2011 | 5:00 pm

  Each year, November is dedicated as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is an especially significant time for me to reflect on how this disease has changed my life. Anyone who has witnessed a loved one struggle and eventually succumb … Continue reading →

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  Regain Your Relationship

• 12 Ways Love Isn't - Relationship Behaviors To Avoid

  Terez

  22 Jan 2012 | 2:46 am

• The Simple Rule Failed Relationships Break

  Terez

  4 Jan 2012 | 11:51 pm

• 23 Best Love And Relationship Blog Posts Of 2011

  Terez

  31 Dec 2011 | 3:18 am

• Emotional Affairs Vs. Platonic Friendships - What's the Difference?

  Terez

  26 Dec 2011 | 3:08 pm

• 3 Reasons Singles Have It Great During The Holidays

  Terez

  15 Dec 2011 | 2:14 am

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  Lovepanky | Your Guide to Better Love and Relationships

• 15 Obvious Flirting Signs Between a Guy and Girl

  Lovepanky

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:08 am

  Want to know the various flirting signs that guys and girls give away while talking to someone they like? See these 15 signs of flirting to know more. By Cheryl James Flirting comes naturally to all of us. You may think you know nothing about flirting, but yet, when you meet someone you like, you’d instinctively start to behave differently. Have you been attracted to someone you met recently? Don’t you think you felt different all of a sudden? [Read: 20 signs of attraction in the first conversation] Perhaps, you felt more aware of your own body, or you found yourself smiling so much your…

• The Guide to Having Sex on Your Period

  Lovepanky

  25 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am

  Wondering how you can have sex during your period? Here’s a complete guide to having sex on your period and the tips you need to know to have a good bang. By Kayla Kissinger Having sex on your period is a personal choice, but one that definitely comes with a few strong opinions. In our eager sexual pursuit to try everything at least once, most of us do give this a thought even if we don’t bring thoughts to reality. [Read: Top 50 kinky ideas in bed] Unless you find the whole idea of having sex during your menstruation a huge turn off or a taboo subject based on religious or social grounds,…

• How to Fall in Love Like You’re in a Fairytale

  Lovepanky

  22 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm

  Want to know how to fall in love with someone like you’re in a fairytale with no evil stepmothers or bad endings? Read these 18 tips to do just that. By Jessica Dawson For many people in the world, love is overrated and hyped. I have many friends who don’t actually believe in love. They believe that cohabiting or getting married is just a way to find someone who can help you when you need help. That’s just sad. How can you ever find true love or experience the bliss of romance if you don’t even believe it exists? [Read: How does love at first sight happen?] I’ll tell you this. Love…

• 15 Rebound Relationship Signs To Watch Out For

  Lovepanky

  21 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pm

  Are you in a new relationship after a recent breakup? Find out if you’re in a rebound or a serious romance with these 15 rebound relationship signs. By Francesca Marie Heartbreaks can be painful. And at times, nothing can heal heartbreak better than a perfect rebound relationship. [Read: Rebound relationships and why they’re perfect after a breakup] But are you in an intentional rebound relationship? Do you think you’re really serious but find yourself getting confused about whether you’re actually in a rebound relationship? Signs of a rebound relationship If you’re in a rebound…

• Do Girls Like Shy Guys Who Don’t Make A Bold Move?

  Lovepanky

  20 Jan 2012 | 2:58 pm

  Do girls like shy guys or confident guys? Find out what girls want in a shy guy and what you can do to be the perfect guy for the girl you like. By Erica Patterson Shy guys are loveable. And almost all girls feel safe, and dare I say it, even confident around them. Shy guys are every girl’s dream conversationalist. They hardly talk, and they’re really good at just listening to the girl. Girls like that. We definitely love a cute shy guy who can just watch us, smile to himself and listen to everything we have to say. [Read: How to make a girl like you without asking her out] Do girls like…

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  Escape From Relationship Hell

• 26 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm

  admin

  26 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm

  I used to think time was really all we have. I realize now time is mostly a useless commodity because time without attention is nothing.

• The Case for Being High Maintenance

  admin

  19 Jan 2012 | 9:27 am

  I live 27 miles from where Kurt Cobain grew up.  For some people grunge fashion is a distant past bad memory.  For us in Washington State, flannel is still the uniform and wearing your pajama pants to the grocery store is perfectly acceptable.  I kid you not. So, today I had lunch with a male [...]

• Is 2012 the Year You Will Meet Your Husband?

  admin

  5 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pm

  I just received my fifth email in so many days from a client or potential client saying in some form or fashion that they wanted 2012 to be the year they meet the man they are going to marry.  Sweet!  That said, each and every one of them had completely stalled out in their dating [...]

• The Gift of Love and Yoga

  admin

  15 Dec 2011 | 10:47 am

  I don’t know what your views are on distance healing or whether or not it’s possible for Ruby to actually do my yoga. I’m a believer.

• The Best Relationship Advice Ever, (and it came from a 21 year old male…)

  admin

  13 Dec 2011 | 7:20 pm

  The best relationship advice ever. Expect the best from the people you love. Expectation is everything

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  aloftyexistence

• Dating Survival Tips for the Anxiously Attached

  Alee

  16 Jan 2012 | 10:59 am

  If you have an anxious attachment style you may find dating and relationships more difficult than others do. Because you need more reassurance and intimacy, you may feel unsatisfied with dating dynamics which encourage a large amount of self-sufficiency and independence. As someone with an anxious attachment style, it seems clear to me that those with an anxious attachment style, more than any other relationship style, could benefit from understanding and acknowledging their unique approach to relationships. The anxiously attached simply can not afford to be unaware or dismissive of their…

• Women + Men = Competition

  Alee

  12 Jan 2012 | 11:49 am

  What’s a foolproof way to turn women against each other?… Add men. Women are alternately thought of as the gentler, more cooperative gender and as unnecessarily catty and ruthless; society can hardly decide which one represents women’s true nature. But one area where the competitive side of women can be clearly seen is in their dealings with the opposite sex — dating and relationships. Why Do Women Compete Over Men? Women who were once friendly and kind to each other can morph into the greatest of enemies the minute a man becomes involved. The change is so instant and…

• Top Ten Most Missed Celebrities

  Alee

  9 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  2012 is a new year with new beginnings. But the past, and the people who helped create it, can hardly be forgotten. Among these are some public figures who entertained and inspired us in years past, and will continue to influence despite not being physically present. Here is my personal list of the most cherished celebrities and public figures who passed away in the last ten years. They will be most missed in 2012, and beyond. 1. Amy Winehouse (1983-2011) A multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter Amy Winehouse rose to fame in the UK in the early 2000s and in the world with her albums…

• Crazy, Stupid, Love

  Alee

  4 Jan 2012 | 2:50 pm

  Alee’s Analysis: A comical look at the familiar bad boy/nice guy dichotomy and what people do for love Crazy, Stupid, Love is a 2011 romantic comedy about middle-aged family man Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) who attempts to find his manhood again after being cheated on by his wife who has asked for a divorce. Drinking his sorrows away at a bar, he is found by Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), a noted ladies’ man and young bachelor. Jacob volunteers to transform Cal into the stud he has the potential to be, the man his wife would want to have. What neither of them realized is that life has…

• Happy Holidays

  Alee

  22 Dec 2011 | 1:20 pm

  Posts will resume after the holiday season — somewhere after Christmas (December 25th) but before New Year’s (January 1st). UPDATE:  Posting will continue on regular schedule beginning January 4th. Filed under: Journal

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  CouplesSpark Latest Conflicts

• Profile pictures and little lies

  9 Jan 2012 | 11:37 am

  My boyfriend posted a profile picture of him with a very attractive girl on his Facebook. He met her in Jamaica on vacation a little while back.Normally, this wouldn’t bother me but his friends posted comments telling him his gf is hot. He did not correct them or remove the comments. He said he didn’t have time to change it but he was very active on FB that day on my newsfeed.

• Girlfriend allowing friends to sleep in our bed

  28 Dec 2011 | 3:02 am

  we live together and are university students. my problem that i have is that she will continuously have these friends (female primarily but sometimes a male) spend the night and sleep in our bed with her when i’m away. I trust that she’s not cheating. my biggest concern is that my bed doesn’t feel “ours”. i dont see the reason for friends to share the bed, the couch works just fine.

• Uncompassionate/unempathetic husband

  20 Dec 2011 | 6:41 pm

  My husband of 7 years has lost his compassion & empathy for me and our (my biological children). He is tough love all the way. His change in manner makes me and the children feel we can’t do anything right. He constantly tells us he loves us and can’t live without us but I need my husband to have real compassion & empathy in certain situations. I am not physically attracted to his tough love personality. I have talked to him about this multiple times and it always ends up with it being my fault he is the way he is. I am intelligent, bubbly, friendly and kind towards…

• I can't choose between my boyfriend and a new guy.

  14 Dec 2011 | 3:22 pm

  Boyfriend: I’ve been in a long-distance relationship with him for 3 years and been friends with him for 6 years. He treats me like a queen when we are together, but I find myself having to keep communication alive when he’s gone. I have asked him to try to communicate with me more multiple times, but nothing ever changes. I worry that he doesn’t love me, but doesn’t know how to tell me either.

• Naming our child.

  8 Dec 2011 | 1:28 am

  My girlfriend has a son named Jaden. She is pregnant with our child and likes the name Landen. While I like the name, I feel people will think we’re trying to do an “en” theme. Morever, I think if we have a third child and their name is different, they’re going to wonder why they didn’t get the “en”!

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  Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage

• “You Say You Want a Revolution?” – the Beatles

  Mark Gungor

  13 Jan 2012 | 8:44 am

  We need a revolution. When I grew up in the 60’s, young people rebelled against materialism and morality.  We said “Enough!!” and fought back against the establishment – an establishment we regarded as corrupt and clueless.  When it came to a war we thought unjust we chanted, “Hell no, we won’t go!!”  When it came to materialism we said, “We don’t want it!!”, and walked about with no shoes and holes in our jeans.  And when it came to traditional morality, we rejected it and gave ourselves to free sex, drugs and rock and roll.  It had an enduring impact on our…

• Resolve to be Thankful

  Mark Gungor

  3 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm

  Thankful? Haven’t we passed that holiday? I know, Thanksgiving was seven or eight weeks ago…the leftovers have vanished along with the attitude of gratitude that was quickly lost in the flurry of Christmas.  Now, here we are at the start of a new year. The presents have been returned, the wrapping has been recycled, and the tree is tucked away in the basement for another year. Many people make resolutions beginning January 1st to improve themselves and their lives.  Lots of us make promises to eat less and exercise more, or to pray and read the bible more and watch TV less. All good…

• The Ideal Christmas

  Mark Gungor

  9 Dec 2011 | 2:36 pm

  Yes, it’s that time of the year again…the most wonderful, happy, and magical season of Christmas! At least that’s what the retailers, songs and TV specials all proclaim starting mid-November. Yet for many people, this whole holiday season starting with Thanksgiving and ending with New Years is anything but wonderful or happy. Now, there may be a variety of reasons for this. For some people, it is the first year since a loved one has passed away, which makes for sadness. Others experience the whole season being separated by many miles from their family and friends either because of job…

• Bad Theology = Bad Marriage

  Mark Gungor

  22 Nov 2011 | 12:45 pm

  There is line of thinking that began in American culture during the hippy movement of the 1960s and has continued to grow in popularity until it proliferated even Christianity.  I’m referring to the concept of “unconditional love”.  Over and over we hear people talking about how we need to love others “unconditionally” and how others should love us “unconditionally”. It also has morphed into the idea that God’s love for us is “unconditional”.  What a bunch of horse manure! Nowhere in the bible does it say that love is to be without conditions…in fact, the phrase…

• Marry a Believer

  Mark Gungor

  8 Nov 2011 | 2:08 pm

  People have all kinds of ideas and notions on whom they are to marry, how they go about finding “the one” to marry, and the list of standards and ideals they have for the one they marry.  Let’s clear up a few things, shall we? The bible doesn’t say anything about waiting for your soul mate to get married. It also doesn’t say anything about God having that one special person just for you…although people will argue with me on that one! What it does say is that we are to get or find a spouse—that means you don’t sit and wait for God drop one into your lap.  Check out my new DVD…

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  Sex and Relationships - MSN UK Style

• Ask the sexpert: boosting your sex drive

  24 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

  Are you having a relationship dilemma? Trouble in the bedroom? Well, help is on hand, with our sexpert Siski Green answering your questions.

• How do you get over a break-up?

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:10 am

  Some of us consume gallons of Ben & Jerry's, a few like to make voodoo dolls and others party 24/7. Tell us how you cope with a broken heart.

• Do men prefer blondes, brunettes or redheads?

  4 Jan 2012 | 6:32 am

  It was the title of the 1953 film starring Marilyn Monroe and it’s been a widely held notion for years that gentleman prefer blondes. But researchers have recently found that contrary to popular belief men actually find brunettes more attractive and intelligent than blondes.

• The girls' guide to unusual dating ideas

  30 Dec 2011 | 4:01 am

  MSN's relationship expert Dr Pam Spurr shows you how to get creative when dating someone new.

• Ask the sexpert: struggling to conceive

  29 Dec 2011 | 3:48 am

  Are you having a relationship dilemma? Trouble in the bedroom? Well, help is on hand, with our sexpert Siski Green answering your questions.

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  Simply Solo: Single girl starting over - follow the journey

• Limes Are Dangerous

  Catherine

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am

  I’m baa—aack! I returned Tuesday from my trip to Hawaii. I know, I know. I’m a little slow. Return Tuesday and don’t get a blog post up until Friday. You have to understand, it’s been a crazy couple of days. First of all, I have been super jet lagged. This was sort of a surprise to me. I always thought jet lag was a lie rich people told to brag about their amazing trips. “I’m so jet lagged from my trip to Tahiti,” they’d say. “You just want to brag about your trip to Tahiti,” I’d think. Insert a silent “bitch” at the end of that sentence, if you’d like. Well, I…

• Simply Solo Spotlight: Men and Marriage

  Catherine

  24 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am

  Happy Simply Solo Spotlight Tuesday! Today’s guest post is written by Midori, who lives in eastside Seattle and writes for Dating Advice from a Girl, as well as her fashion and beauty blog, Midorilei. This post might be a tough pill to take for any women out there in a long term relationship that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, but I think that Midori has some good points. I’m interested to hear what you guys think in the comments! Quick shameless plug: Do you have a story to tell? Advice to offer? Did you just have literally the worst date of your life and you must write about it?

• Simply Solo Spotlight: When a Door Closing Brings Unexpected Joy

  Catherine

  17 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am

  Today’s guest post is written by Amy of Adventures in Babysitting…Men. I love Amy’s blog – she’s beautifully honest about her search for love and her writing is very engaging. I’m really excited to have her as our Simply Solo Spotlight. Quick shameless plug: Do you have a story to tell? Advice to offer? Did you just have literally the worst date of your life and you must write about it? I’d love to have you as the next Simply Solo Spotlight! Contact me at: simplysoloblog@gmail.com. When a Door Closing Brings Unexpected Joy It’s a new year. A time when everyone seems to be…

• Breakup Parties: National Media Outlet Looking for Stories

  Catherine

  12 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

  Oh, hello there, readers. I hope you don’t mind so many posts this week but I wanted to bring this opportunity to you straight away. I’m working with a national media outlet on a story about breakup parties. Did you know that Vivica Fox’s bridesmaids threw her a breakup party to celebrate calling off her wedding? It was complete with “Viv dodged the bullet” t-shirts. Keeping it classy, ladies. My contact is looking for stories of men and women who have gone through a breakup or divorce and decided to make a celebration out of it. Are you currently planning a…

• Simply Solo Spotlight: Seven Biggest Mistakes When Entering a New Relationship

  Catherine

  11 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am

  Today’s Simply Solo Spotlight is written by Eric J. Leech, author of love, lust and relationships for DatingWebsites.org. I hope that learning about these common mistakes can help a few of you out there embarking on new relationships. Speaking of embarking … yesterday, I embarked on my trip to Hawaii! (Part of the reason this guest post is a day late.) Don’t worry; I have some great guest posts lined up while I’m gone. I’m also hoping to give you guys an update on my trip at some point. On my Hawaii to do list: drink a really girly drink while lying on the beach, swim under a…

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  Stop Surviving & Start Living with Sil Lai Abrams

• Disappearing Acts: Inside the Mind of a Relationship Magician

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pm

  Of all the maladies that afflict our relationships, commitment-phobia, or the fear of commitment is one that consistently wreaks havoc on our ability to have healthy unions.  The reasons cited for why men don’t commit are what we’ve (cue Sunshine Anderson) “heard it all before”: “I only want to get married once…I don’t want to make a mistake.” “I’m too focused on my career right now to even think about the next step.” “Why you gotta rock the boat?  Things are good between us…can’t you leave well enough alone?” There are a million variations of this theme song,…

• Open Marriage: Negro Please!

  24 Jan 2012 | 8:37 am

  The media has been burning up on the topic of “open marriage” ever since Marianne Gingrich, the second wife of GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich,revealed that he had once asked her for one…all the while promoting family values to the rest of the world.  For those who may be unclear about the term, an open marriage is an agreement between married partners in which they can have sex with other people without it having a negative affect on their relationship.  And as wild a concept as this may be to some of you, morally questionable Republicans who condemn the dating and mating…

• Faith in Our Darkest Hours

  18 Feb 2011 | 9:07 am

  A dark night of the soul is a period of despair, loss, trial, failure or frustration that feels as if it will destroy you.  During these times, we often feel as if we are being torn asunder, that we can’t bear to go on.  It is in those moments when we are at our lowest that we are challenged to answer two questions.  Firstly, do we care to live, and secondly, if the answer is in the affirmative, exactly how do we want to live.  Once we have made that decision, the gift of the dark night of the soul begins to unfold in our lives, for “Only those who know darkness can truly appreciate…

• Was Oprah Right to Dump Iyanla Vanzant?

  17 Feb 2011 | 12:49 pm

  Iyanla Vanzant is widely considered the mother of modern African American self-help.Her unique writing style, a masterful blend of candid self-disclosure and a range of spiritual teachings, propelled her to the top of the genre during the mid-nineties.Indeed, eleven years ago Iyanla Vanzant was on top of the world.She was a widely respected and successful speaker, writer and relationship coach with an audience of millions, thanks to her regular appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.Today she is still successful, although her star has somewhat diminished since she was one of Oprah’s experts.

• Detaching From Unhealthy Relationships

  16 Feb 2011 | 8:00 am

  There is no such thing as a perfect relationship.Every couple has issues.When we commit to loving another, we are committing to accepting the bad along with the good.There are some issues however, that cannot be faced as a couple, as they are challenges of the individual, such as abusive behavior or addictions.These are issues that are best dealt with alone because it is very difficult, if not impossible, to put the effort needed to conquer these personal demons while simultaneously trying to save a relationship. If our partner is struggling with these issues, we need to learn how to detach…

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  Finding Soulmate Success | Finding Soulmate Success

• Here’s the Video I Promised You

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pm

  A Step-by-Step Guide to Dating With Dignity – Without Wasting Time, Getting Discouraged, or Settling for Less Than You’re Worth! http://www.drronn.com/nnd/nnd-mailer-option2.html

• I just need to ask you…

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  24 Jan 2012 | 11:59 am

  January 24, 2012 Hi,  It’s now 2012 and I’ve got to ask you… What is it about attempting to date and connect with the right mate, that makes so many incredible women eventually give up trying? And, to just “wait and see” what’s going to happen? Usually I’m “preaching” to you about faithfully pursuing the love life you deserve–to go for it. Today, I’m writing to encourage you to QUIT! That’s right, please STOP… QUIT… GIVE UP… now.  No, I DON’T mean stop trusting God…or stop believing in yourself…nor do I mean…

• *Tip For Today*

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  10 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am

  **Don’t ‘Hate’ Her—Imitate Her!** Women, want to know one of THE smartest things you can do to maximize your dating/relationship success in 2012? Look around and identify one or two women who are always surrounded by guys.  She’s the kind of woman who is VERY comfortable being a friend to men—not just a date/girlfriend/lover, but an “easy-to-be-with” friend. Men can spot that kind of woman from a mile away. She feels free enough to throw her head back and laugh with them;  yet she knows when laughter is out of place and confrontation, debate, or even departure are in order.

• *Tip For Today*

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  5 Jan 2012 | 11:14 am

  TODAY’S TIP (For Men) *Listen to Her, Don’t “Fix” Her !* When a woman lets you into her inner world (her problems, dilemmas, and fears) she is NOT necessarily requesting your advice. She’s sharing it because talking to (and being heard by) her man is a way she prepares to “fix” her own problems. So what should you do, sir? Hush! Open your ears. Close your mouth. Swallow your brilliant advice! She’s a woman hard at work. And your willingness to just listen, helps more than you know. TODAY’S TIP (For Women) *Seek His Opinion (Like It Matters)* Men have an…

• *Tip For Today*

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  3 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am

  “The Year of ‘YES’” What goal are you dying to pursue this year that you didn’t (fully) go after last year? Fear of failure can keep you meaning to act but procrastinating endlessly awaiting the “right” conditions (i.e. the advance guarantee that you’ll get perfect results. I don’t want fear or lack of follow-through rob you like it has in past years. The Secret to Success The “juice” that’ll motivate you to take (and keep taking) action—day in and day out—is knowing WHY you want what you want. For example it’s NOT merely about getting into a great new…

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  Passive Aggressive Husband

• The Passive Aggressive Dance

  Neil Warner

  20 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pm

  WE ARE STUCK IN THIS DANCE: HERS HIS I feel let down, isolated, and lonely. If I  confront you to get you to see what is hurting me and come back to me.. It Just Drives You Away, You became defensive and justify yourself.   If I despair, you retreat even more Then I get more upset, desperate, and lonely… And I Lose My Faith in You And In Our Marriage. Looking at you being down gets me scared but you don’t keep silent, you tell me and your tale of hurt scares me even more… Did I Do That To You? Really? Is better to see you angry with me than hurt I want to escape anyhow, or…

• New Year, New Self?

  Neil Warner

  2 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm

  All the New Year Resolutions we hash out semi convinced at the big end of the year party have a common root…all stem from and connect with that ideal self that we all carry inside. Our “ideal person.” So here is the universal wish: “I want the new year to be the time when I get to live as the person I want to be. Nothing more, nothing less…” What does it mean? and we don’t refer here to a lonely mirror image of our ideal self, in any way.  This New Self is a social image; has to be confirmed and valued and appreciated by the people around…

• Wishing you a wonderful Holidays season!

  Neil Warner

  22 Dec 2011 | 3:27 pm

  Related Posts:A Xmas Truce in a Passive Aggressive Marriage?Having A Passive Aggressive Valentine? Go Figure!Planning to Repair your Relationships?How to reduce your need for controlThe Three C’s of Passive AggressionWishing you a wonderful Holidays season! is a post from: Passive Aggressive Husband No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

• Does Your Relationship Need Repair?

  Neil Warner

  5 Dec 2011 | 2:01 pm

  Confrontations don’t just magically stop happening! To handle conflict correctly and learn from past mistakes, partners need a protocol to manage life’s inevitable confrontations and they need to know how to do relationship repair. We don’t often think past getting into a relationship – but taking care of a relationship is just as important! Managing confrontations can be discovered in our previous book, How to Fight Fair in Your Marriage. Here, however, we want to discuss the basics of repairing a relationship and making it as healthy as it can be. This is especially…

• The National Relationships Repair Month project has begun!

  Neil Warner

  4 Dec 2011 | 1:40 pm

  Here at CCR we have this passion for providing new tools and tactics for our readers to keep learning how to improve relationships and so have happier lives. This the time of holiday wishes, and we wish for you to have more happiness than now, by reducing friction and conflicts. Do you know about the National Relationships Repair Month project? Is a process that takes only four weeks, to teach people the basics of how to identify their sources of suffering and how to learn and adopt behaviors that will yield better results in love and connection with others. So, you too are invited! Please,…

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  Kevin Says Things

• 10 Reasons You DIDN’T Land Your Dream Job

  Kevin

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pm

    It’s hard out here in these streets. You never know when some fool is gonna step up on you and ask you that terrifying question that no one wants to hear: “Why do you think we should hire you?” Oh SNAP! This busta just put you on the SPOT! Interviewing is tough! They ask a lot of tricky questions, make you talk about yourself, and they expect you to shower beforehand. I went on a couple of interviews this week. I’ve been getting bored working from home, I don’t get paid enough to entertain you guys (yet) and Stephen Colbert hasn’t promoted my book on his show yet, so I’m…

• 10 Things No Woman Should Do After 25

  Kevin

  26 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pm

    This morning, I was standing in the transit tunnel under Westlake, waiting for the train, and a girl next to me was talking on her cell phone. Now…I called her a “girl”…this “girl” was probably mid-30s and dressed professionally, but very attractive. She was a woman. And if I was single? I TOTALLY would have stood there with my headphones in not saying anything because guys who hit on girls at train stops are creepy. But I also would have let the content of her phone conversation slide based on her good-looks. As it stands, I can’t do that. Here’s what I heard:…

• 10 Things No Man Should Do Over 25

  Kevin

  25 Jan 2012 | 5:04 pm

    I got into a “discussion” with my girlfriend last night. We’re moving in together soon, and APPARENTLY she wants me to box up all of my “sports toys” instead of “decorating the living room with them”. First of all, my Ken Griffey Jr. bobbleheads aren’t “sports toys”, they’re collectible figures of a childhood hero – nay – an icon. Second of all, My Sonics Sasquatch stuffed animal isn’t a “toy” either; it’s a political statement and a protest against David Stern, Clay Bennett and Howard Shultz. I can’t exactly keep the SonicsGate youtube video on a…

• IF YOU WENT TO A STATE SCHOOL, YOU WON’T “GET” THIS POST

  Kevin

  24 Jan 2012 | 5:45 pm

    Screw you all. I’m sorry, that was a terrible thing to say. It’s just…well…it’s that time of the month. My student loan payment is due today. Some of you get what I mean…some of you understand how painful this can be. Five and a half years at a private college, and what do you have to show for it? A journalism degree that you don’t use and crippling debt? You’ve gotta find SOME WAY to  justify these ridiculous loan payments you’ll be saddled with until you’re old and gross. And I think I found a way….Maybe there’s more to it than a huge payment…

• The Handsome Man’s Guide to Tying a Tie

  Kevin

  19 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm

    This weekend, a buddy is throwing his annual “Free Frank” birthday party. Its always a huge event, always awesome, and always someplace swanky. I’m not sure where it is this year (and I wouldn’t tell you nerds anyway), but his dress code requires that “everyone wear a tie.” Now for some of us, this is no big deal. You see, some of us were born looking fresh to def. Guys like Frank and I have had swag since birth (hey black guys, remember when “swag” was YOUR word? That shit was cray). When you look like an Aqua De Gio model with Brad Pitt abs – and I’m talking…

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  WTF Is Up With My Love Life?!

• WTF?! We’ll be back on TUESDAY!

  Jess and Becky

  11 Jan 2012 | 4:18 pm

  Dear Readers, Jess & Becky here! We’re excited to let you know that WTF?! will be re-launching on TUESDAY. Stay tuned for stories, thoughts, wisdom, advice, commiseration and celebration of YOUR f*cked up love life! It may be a new year, but the post-dating world seems to be as it ever was… xo J&B WTF Is Up With The Post-Dating World? ♥ WHAT IS YOUR LOVE LIFE SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE?! Dates. Phone calls. One-on-one dinners over candlelight at fancy Italian restaurants. People you’re dating, and people you’re not. Rules. Expectations. Labels. Pressures. Timelines.

• WTF?! Perspectives on Online Dating

  Jess and Becky

  11 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Stay tuned for more… Email us at wtf@wtfisupwithmylovelife.com if you have stories to share on the Guest Blog! Keep ‘em coming! Jess & Becky on Online Dating (on the WTF?! Blog): WTF Is Up With My Online Dating Life?! by Jess Ok, Cupid. Show Me What You’ve Got! by Becky OKCupid Can o’ Worms o’ Moms by Becky OK, Cupid. I’m Not That Kind of Girl. Or Am I? by Becky OK, Cupid An Emoticon is Not Enough by Becky WTF?! Online Dating Series Guest Blogs: 10 Things I Hate About J-Date by AnonymousMale (J-Date) How We Met On Geek2Geek (Her Version!) by geeklover –…

• WTF?! Does Porn

  Jess and Becky

  11 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm

  Why do guys watch porn? Should women feel threatened by men’s relationship with porn? Which is better – porn or sex with real women? WTF is up with Becky and porn? Read up and join the debate! The Man Comes Around by ThinkRootbeer Porn vs. Sex With Real Women – Which Is Better For Your Skin? by CatatonicExpressionist The Woman Comes Around (More Often Than You’d Think) by Becky If you are interested in contributing a piece to the WTF?! Guest Blog series on porn, please contact us at wtf@wtfisupwithmylovelife.com. We’d love to share your point of view.

• Ask Jess #1! How Should I Deal With Him Suddenly Avoiding Me?

  Jess

  11 Jan 2012 | 1:20 pm

  Dear Jess, I’ve been hanging out with this guy – a mutual friend introduced us because we work in the same industry and I was looking to switch jobs, so she thought that he might be able to help me out.  We immediately hit it off, and after a few coffees and happy hours, we started making out on a regular basis.  He’s really great and has never seemed like a game player.  I have high hopes for where this could go. BUT, something weird is happening.  We hung out four times last week, which is way more often than before.  And then for three days, he didn’t respond to any of my…

• The One Who Got Away. Let him!

  Becky

  11 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Every lady knows and loves and yearns for this guy. The One Who Got Away. By definition, he’s not in my gaggle, but he’s been in my life for practically all of my 27 years. We met – as it were – as toddlers in the mountains, where our families vacationed at the same rustic resort. There’s a photograph of five-year-old, platinum blond, chubby-faced me staring at him across a wildflower field. He had long, curly, silken dark hair and in the picture, he’s wearing a red t-shirt and looking back at me cooly, like a miniature rebel without a cause. If you go up…

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  The Couple Shrink

• Second Marriages

  Park Avenue Relationship Consultants (PARC)

  25 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pm

  Do second marriages work better than first marriages? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. The choice of a life partner is complex and based on a myriad of issues: sexual attraction, shared goals and interests, ability to communicate and feeling understood by the other, to name a few. Conflicts may not begin to surface until nine months or a year into the relationship only to increase when the couple decides to: 1) move in together, 2) decide to marry. This is made more complicated when children from the previous marriage are added to the mix. The financial stress of living in a city like New York…

• Weddings: Whose Are They Anyway?

  Park Avenue Relationship Consultants (PARC)

  18 Jan 2012 | 5:36 pm

  Wedding planning can be the first major challenge a couple can encounter. Often considered as emblematic of the character and culture of the extended family its’ regalia can become a forum for various expression of family identity. This is especially present in bi-cultural couples including those representing distinctive ethnic or religious difference. For example, who officiates the ceremony, the location of the ceremony, composition of the wedding party, the bride’s dress, the food served at the reception, the guest list, table seating, and of course, the funding of the wedding itself…

• The Political Divide: Politics and the Marital Relationship

  Park Avenue Relationship Consultants (PARC)

  16 Dec 2011 | 8:55 pm

  Politics and the choice of political party or candidate can often impact on the marital relationship and be illustrative of how differences are handled and experienced by the couple in the marriage. Watching the republican candidates recently jockeying for position in the battle for nomination, I was reminded of the political debates between my parents as I was growing up. My mother was a staunch democrat and would read aloud the editorials from the New York Times and The New York Post every day. My father, also a democrat, loved to egg her on and take the opposing view. When he expressed…

• Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher

  Park Avenue Relationship Consultants (PARC)

  9 Dec 2011 | 6:09 pm

  One does have to feel sorry for Demi Moore. Not so much that her marriage to Ashton Kutcher broke up, but because she appears to be such a fragile person, someone who needs loving caretakers around her now. Particularly Bruce Willis, her ex-husband and the father of her three daughters. He has been supportive of Demi’s marriage throughout, probably knowing how much she needed a loving companion, no matter what the age. Demi may be a woman who can never be alone, who can feel desperately isolated and fearful. I would guess that her family is worried about self-harm. Demi really needed…

• After Thanksgiving

  Park Avenue Relationship Consultants (PARC)

  28 Nov 2011 | 6:49 pm

  We have now had a Thanksgiving Dinner and all the relatives have gone home, or you have gone home. Hopefully there was a lot of good cheer and enjoyable talk among those gathered at the table. That is usually what is hoped and planned for. However, sometimes that does not happen because there have been rifts in the family and some members either refuse to come, or come but create difficult feelings during what should have been a nice time together. A patient of mine anticipated the Holiday with dread because she feared a repeat of a difficult scene with a relative that had recently happened.

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  Marriage Confessions

• Valentine’s Day Survival Guide

  admin

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:25 pm

  Hi there, it is me again, its been a while eh? Sorry about that. Today we are going to talk about something real. Something serious. Something looming. We are talking Valentines Day. The big V. V-Day, one of the most critical days of the year. One of the few days of the year that lets you sleep in the bed, or on the couch. (FYI Ladies- This would be the part when you would call your man to come and read…) There are two types of Valentiners. Ones that absolutely go over the moon for it, and ones that despise it. I happen to be somewhere in between those two. The day does not completely annoy…

• LIVE MC Video Chat, Q&A

  admin

  25 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm

  Did you miss the LIVE MC Video Chat last night? No worries! We recorded the chat session for anyone who couldn’t be there. You know, cause you might have been busy watching, like, the President on TV last night. (Poor planning, on my part. That’s what I get for not watching the news…) Click here to watch the chat session and be sure to join us next time!

• This Is Me. Being Friendly. And Ruining Your Life.

  admin

  25 Jan 2012 | 3:05 pm

  It is so flippin’ hard to make friends as adults. It is especially hard to make friends as adults when you have wee ones. I meet a lot of moms through my kids, and those are really great friendships because it gives you someone to commiserate with through motherhood. That’s an absolute necessity for survival. But aside from our kids, I usually don’t have much in common with these women, so our friendship never really develops past “How are your kids doing?” “Great! How are yours?” “Great! Okay, bye!” And being friends with people who…

• The Importance of Being a Mom

  admin

  25 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am

  For the past two and a half years, my main focus in life has been to keep my kids alive. (And stay married in the process.) I had to learn how to feed them, bathe them, and clothe them. I had to learn how to treat an untreatable cough, soothe an upset tummy, and tell a temperature just by kissing someone’s forehead. I had to learn what to pack in a diaper bag, where to sit in a restaurant for the quickest escape, and how to change imploding diapers. I had to learn how to potty train, how to discipline, and how to sing the clean up song. The first two and a half years have been about…

• LIVE Video Chat!

  admin

  23 Jan 2012 | 8:56 pm

  Well, I have run out of things to blog, which can only mean one thing. It’s time for a LIVE video chat! Join me and Chris tomorrow night at 9:00PM EST for a live video chat. They are super easy to participate in and super fun for me and Chris because we get to hear directly from you! You can either show up tomorrow and grab a “seat” in the live chat room (come about 5 minutes early to make sure you get in) or you can head over to our channel on U-Stream now and RSVP your attendance, which saves you a seat. Like always, we’ll be answering your questions about whatever…

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  Relationship Bridge Building

• Coaching Training Program for Helping Professionals

  Kim

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:44 pm

  Are you a licensed helping professional who wants to add coaching to your list or services? Perhaps you have been coaching for some time now but find the field is becoming somewhat regualted and you want to get certified from an approved coaching program. Maybe you want to learn our revolutionary InsideOut process for coaching. The Academy of Choice is definitely for you! The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) is in the process of approving applications for already existing coaching programs. The Academy of Choice applied to be an approved provider through CCE. In anticipation of…

• The Relationship Center

  Kim

  25 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pm

  Those of you who have been with me since the beginning of my business in 2004, know I have always had a website at www.therelationshipcenter.biz. This website focused on help for people wanting to improve their significant other relationships. I had a separate website for parenting at www.empowermentparenting.com and another for self-growth at www.insideoutcentral.com. I even had a separate website for businesses, dealing with relationship issues such as supervision, teambuilding and diversity issues at www.coachingforexcellence.biz.  One of my goals for 2012 is to find the umbrella for…

• How Do You Handle Adversity?

  Kim

  19 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm

  Everyone has days when nothing goes well. What is your tendency when you are having a bad day? Do you look for others willing to hear your story? Do you choose to trust that nothing is inherently good or bad, and that whatever happens, you know you can triumph?

• Love and Trust

  Kim

  17 Jan 2012 | 8:16 pm

  Today, I spoke with two women who experienced major trust violations in their respective relationships. One was in a two-year exclusive dating relationship and the other was in a 30-year marriage. And the issues are similar. Both relationships have ended. Each woman was seriously disappointed by her man. Each went through the expected period of anger and then depression. But later, like the phoenix rising from the ashes, they both triumph. What does triumph look like in a situation like this? Triumph is getting to a place where you no longer want revenge on the other person and you no longer…

• Negotiating Quality Time Together and Apart

  Kim

  15 Jan 2012 | 9:37 pm

  One of the harder things for couples to negotiate is how much quality time to spend with each and how much time to spend apart. This is especially true when one partner's highest need is for love & belonging and the other person's highest need is for freedom. Recently, I was speaking with a client who talked about her partner withdrawing from their relationship. She was beginning to wonder if there was a problem with the relationship. He seemed to not want to spend time with her. It appeared that even when he had time to spend, he preferred being alone to spending time with her. She was…

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  Eavesdropping in the Boys Club

• Could your man survive The Pregnacy Test?

  anonymousmale1

  2 Jan 2012 | 6:56 pm

  Before I get started and explain the title above, I would first like to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy New Year! Many of you have written to me inquiring about my absence and I appreciate your letters. To those whom were left to simply wonder, I have been busy preparing (finally) for the release of the book “Eavesdropping in the Boys Club”. I will provide further details later. However today I would like to talk to you about something different by far. Hopefully you will find it as interesting as I did. Recently, I was out with several friends and co-workers and as…

• 50 Good reasons you should be in a relationship- Part 1

  anonymousmale1

  4 Oct 2011 | 12:15 pm

  Wow! I was trying to sleep and unfortunately I simply couldn’t. So I dragged my pillow out to the couch and turned on that idiot box in the family room. I figured I could locate something so boring at 3am, that I would be forced into sleep quickly. Re-runs usually do that for me. Unfortunately, even a few of those didn’t seem to be working. After channel surfing for what seemed to be ions, I finally dozed off while watching some movie that I cannot for the life of me remember. What I do remember was that it was in black and white, which means that it was really old. Other than…

• Are you guilty of trying to buy love?

  anonymousmale1

  5 Sep 2011 | 10:53 pm

  “In the end, who among us does not choose to be a little less right to be a little less lonely”.  ~Robert Brault Ever walked into a store and although you had only been with your new boyfriend for several weeks, saw something that you just knew he would love? Then on the way home with this new gift you were just giddy with excitement and bursting at the seams to see the reaction on his face? This situation plays out day after day in new relationships (and old ones as well), on every continent on this planet. Men do it, women do it and very few realize that this can be a very…

• Psst! Wanna know the secret to keeping your man out of another woman’s bed?

  anonymousmale1

  17 Aug 2011 | 12:22 pm

  Do you really believe that the only thing men want is sex? If you do and you still have a man in your life, what exactly does that say about you? Yep, it says that you really enjoy doing the nasty too! Why hide it? Why on earth do women hide the fact that they enjoy sex just as much or more than the next guy? And I really mean guy, lol. Sex is a fact of life, it’s been going on since the beginning of time (thus the worlds population) and the billions of dollars generated by the industry itself. You can try to deny it but not only men are looking at porn on the internet. Everyone has…

• Why you’re so afraid to end a relationship that you’re not happy in……

  anonymousmale1

  3 Aug 2011 | 6:25 pm

  You’ve been mulling this decision in your head for months, should I end this relationship or not? You ask your friends and possibly relatives and you soak in all of this information and you still can’t decide exactly what you should do. To make matters worse, you know in your heart that its the best thing for you and your emotional well being. You deserve someone who will treat you with respect, someone you can count on, someone you know in your heart that is capable of loving you with all of their heart. You thirst for someone that is exciting and makes you burn with desire…

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  Fatherhood Channel

• The Priceless Gift of Fatherhood

  Seth Eisenberg

  1 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am

  Without a doubt, the greatest gift of 2011 has been the gift of each other – loved ones who cheer, support, encourage, and bring out the best in each other through good times and challenging ones too.

• Rest in Peace, Milton Eisenberg

  Seth Eisenberg

  23 Dec 2011 | 5:18 am

  Milton Eisenberg, a highly respected Washington, D.C. attorney who helped build the litigation department for the Fried Frank law firm, died yesterday at his home in Washington, D.C. A son says goodbye to his father and longtime hopes for the conversations they never had.

• DelGandio to Lead Initiative for Veteran Families

  Fatherhood Channel

  6 Oct 2011 | 6:26 am

  Lauren DelGandio will serve as Program Director for Operation Sacred Trust, OST, a $1 million grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families Initiative, to help end homelessness among Veteran families in South Florida.

• New Paradigm Emerging for Helping Veterans Heal

  Seth Eisenberg

  4 Oct 2011 | 7:36 am

  Strong marriages and families may be the most effective tool for helping Veterans overcome visible and invisible wounds of war. The Veterans Administration is investing millions in new approaches that help loved ones help each other.

• Initiative Aims to End Homelessness for Veterans

  Rob Henthorn

  4 Aug 2011 | 7:04 am

  Four of South Florida’s leading nonprofits with a long track record of service to Veterans were awarded $1 million by the Veterans Administration last week to implement “Operation Sacred Trust.” The initiative aims to provide a model of community collaboration, innovative services, and access to affordable housing to end homelessness among Veteran families.

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  Engaged Marriage

• Sexy and Fun Date Ideas Made Easy (plus a giveaway!)

  Dustin

  16 Jan 2012 | 10:43 am

  I am super excited to introduce you to a fun and innovative way to spice up your relationship.  I actually gave Bethany a love coupon book from Datevitation for Christmas, and it was a total hit. So, I asked the founder (Alex) to share a date idea here at Engaged Marriage – he not only did that in the video below but offered a great giveaway and discount to our community – details below! A Starbucks Trick Guaranteed To Put A Smile On Your Spouse’s Face Click here to view the embedded video. Olga and I are so excited to be doing this guest post for the Engaged Marriage…

• 20 Awesome Date Ideas – For Free!

  Dustin

  11 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm

  When you finally get the chance to enjoy a date night, or even a little break together during the day, how often do you look at each other and say: “What do you want to do?” “I don’t know, what do YOU want to do?” Silence. I know that we struggle to keep things fresh, and we pretty much always end up going out for dinner and a few drinks.  While that’s fun, there are so many other great things to enjoy together. Well, I’m really happy to share a fantastic resource with you from my friend Matthew from Adventure-Some.  You may know Matthew from some…

• Do You Share Your Goals?

  Dustin

  4 Jan 2012 | 7:34 am

  The new year is here, which means that everyone is embarking on their New Year’s Resolutions. Or maybe you don’t believe in doing the resolution thing, but you have a Life List of some sort (you might call it a Bucket List, or something else – it’s a list of goals that you want to complete in your lifetime). Perhaps you don’t have any long term goals written down, preferring to store that particular list safely in your brain. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of making your plans; “Once I get that raise I am going to buy that gadget”…

• Believe

  Dustin

  30 Dec 2011 | 11:24 am

  As I reflect back on the past week, I realize just how lucky we are to be able to celebrate Christmas with our three kids at the ages of one, four and almost seven years old. I don’t know how many more years we’ll have while they still believe in the magic of Santa Claus, our Elf on the Shelf and that clever NORAD tracking system on Christmas Eve night.  We are certainly enjoying it while it lasts. I know that their belief in these things will eventually get spoiled by someone at school, something on television – some message that they’ll pick up from a common…

• The Ultimate Diva’s Guide to a Hot and Happy Marriage

  Dustin

  21 Dec 2011 | 10:35 am

  It’s not often that I recommend marriage resources created by others, and I don’t think I’ve ever recommended something created by a Diva… But that was before I met The Dating Divas! When I saw The Divas top the list this year as the Top Marriage Blog, it really got my attention. And once I spent some time exploring their site and then read this mission statement, I knew these ladies had something truly special to share:   We are wives, mothers, sisters, and friends who strive to enrich marriages everywhere. We want to celebrate the gift of marriage while…

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  Compatibility and Love

• Capricorn: a Goat Clinging to the Mountain Edge

  admin

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:03 am

  Capricorn Fun Facts: Oh that Goat loves to cling on. it will cling to the mountain, to the goat path and to you. If you want a loyal partner and are prepared to allow some ruthless efficiency into your life, then team up with the next Goat that comes along.

• Secret of Happy Couple

  admin

  24 Jan 2012 | 10:26 pm

  Secrets of a Happy Marriage: Time and effort are the secrets to a good relationship. Simple really. Just set aside time and put in the effort. Diarise it if you have to.

• Have Fun with Scorpio But Watch that Sting

  admin

  23 Jan 2012 | 1:07 am

  Scorpio Fun Facts: Vengeful, overly focussed, keen to have the upper hand. Does this sound like you Scorpio? Take a look at this tongue in cheek video about being a Scorpion.

• Surviving Infidelity

  admin

  20 Jan 2012 | 10:27 pm

  Can your relationship survive infidelity? Watch and learn from this couple. There is hope.

• Random Observations About Relationships

  admin

  18 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pm

  Random Observations about Relationships: Check out this short video cartoon about relationships and consider, are you in a relationship for the right reason or are you looking for a relationship to fill a void in you?

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  Fatherhood Channel

• The Priceless Gift of Fatherhood

  Seth Eisenberg

  1 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am

  Without a doubt, the greatest gift of 2011 has been the gift of each other – loved ones who cheer, support, encourage, and bring out the best in each other through good times and challenging ones too.

• Rest in Peace, Milton Eisenberg

  Seth Eisenberg

  23 Dec 2011 | 5:18 am

  Milton Eisenberg, a highly respected Washington, D.C. attorney who helped build the litigation department for the Fried Frank law firm, died yesterday at his home in Washington, D.C. A son says goodbye to his father and longtime hopes for the conversations they never had.

• DelGandio to Lead Initiative for Veteran Families

  Fatherhood Channel

  6 Oct 2011 | 6:26 am

  Lauren DelGandio will serve as Program Director for Operation Sacred Trust, OST, a $1 million grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families Initiative, to help end homelessness among Veteran families in South Florida.

• New Paradigm Emerging for Helping Veterans Heal

  Seth Eisenberg

  4 Oct 2011 | 7:36 am

  Strong marriages and families may be the most effective tool for helping Veterans overcome visible and invisible wounds of war. The Veterans Administration is investing millions in new approaches that help loved ones help each other.

• Initiative Aims to End Homelessness for Veterans

  Rob Henthorn

  4 Aug 2011 | 7:04 am

  Four of South Florida’s leading nonprofits with a long track record of service to Veterans were awarded $1 million by the Veterans Administration last week to implement “Operation Sacred Trust.” The initiative aims to provide a model of community collaboration, innovative services, and access to affordable housing to end homelessness among Veteran families.

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  Daily Generous Husband Tips

• Talking as Foreplay – Better Sex in 2012

  The Generous Husband

  28 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am

  Today the first guest post in the Better Sex in 2012 series. This comes from Sheila Wray Gregoire of to Love Honor and Vacuum. I love what Sheila does, and how she does it. Sheila is my answer for those of you who think I’m too hard on men and too easy on wives! This is foreplay? Are you sure? I love almost everything about being a woman. Everything, that is, except being a multitasker. I am completely incapable of doing only one thing at a time. And that’s one reason why we women have a difficult time savoring our men in the bedroom. Even if we want to. Take this scenario: you…

• Twenty seven years and counting

  The Generous Husband

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am

  You may STOP kissing the bride now.   Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. The pictures here will show that we really liked each other when we got married. I mean we REALLY liked each other.   However, no matter how much love you have, there are difficulties. On lists of “top 10 divorce risks,” we scored 6 to 8, so we had plenty to overcome. But we were determined to make it work, and we sought the Lord’s help.   Everyone has left. We're turning out the lights It was rough - especially the second year. But, we kept at it, and God is faithful. The third year…

• Get away – you can’t afford not to.

  The Generous Husband

  26 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am

  Motel 6 Kerrville - 1987 This post, and those from the last several days, were written a week ago and set to auto publish. The reason for this is that my bride and I have run away for a few days to celebrate our anniversary. Yes, we braved the pass in the snow just to get away together.  Mexican Cruise 2002 I have often said you need to get away as a couple. Leave town – go anywhere, just get away together and reconnect. We have managed to do this every year on or near our anniversary. A couple times we managed a cruise, and a couple of times it was a weekend in a cheap hotel…

• She needs respect too

  The Generous Husband

  25 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am

  Mutual love and respect I fully agree with Emerson Eggerichs that men are desperate for respect from their brides, while women hunger for love from their husbands. ( See Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs (affLink) ) but this does not mean a wife has no need for respect. I have known women who were dying for respect from their husband, and who’s marriage were dying from their husband not giving that respect. The husband who clearly disrespects his bride is a horrible person, abusive and cold. But, what about the man who…

• Different is not wrong … or stupid

  The Generous Husband

  24 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am

  It seems we live in a world that looks down on “different”. Even in so-called “open minded” circles, only certain differences are tolerated, and even fewer are praised.  What about your marriage - is it open to different? Do you and your bride “allow” each other to be unique, or do you work to keep each other within certain bounds? I’m not talking of moral things here, but of different ways of seeing things, and different ways of doing things. The great thing about different is that it sees things that the crowd does not see. Different sees ideas…

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  Fatherhood Channel

• The Priceless Gift of Fatherhood

  Seth Eisenberg

  1 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am

  Without a doubt, the greatest gift of 2011 has been the gift of each other – loved ones who cheer, support, encourage, and bring out the best in each other through good times and challenging ones too.

• Rest in Peace, Milton Eisenberg

  Seth Eisenberg

  23 Dec 2011 | 5:18 am

  Milton Eisenberg, a highly respected Washington, D.C. attorney who helped build the litigation department for the Fried Frank law firm, died yesterday at his home in Washington, D.C. A son says goodbye to his father and longtime hopes for the conversations they never had.

• DelGandio to Lead Initiative for Veteran Families

  Fatherhood Channel

  6 Oct 2011 | 6:26 am

  Lauren DelGandio will serve as Program Director for Operation Sacred Trust, OST, a $1 million grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families Initiative, to help end homelessness among Veteran families in South Florida.

• New Paradigm Emerging for Helping Veterans Heal

  Seth Eisenberg

  4 Oct 2011 | 7:36 am

  Strong marriages and families may be the most effective tool for helping Veterans overcome visible and invisible wounds of war. The Veterans Administration is investing millions in new approaches that help loved ones help each other.

• Initiative Aims to End Homelessness for Veterans

  Rob Henthorn

  4 Aug 2011 | 7:04 am

  Four of South Florida’s leading nonprofits with a long track record of service to Veterans were awarded $1 million by the Veterans Administration last week to implement “Operation Sacred Trust.” The initiative aims to provide a model of community collaboration, innovative services, and access to affordable housing to end homelessness among Veteran families.

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  Nashville Marriage Studio » Blog

• Couple Spotlight: It’s like magic

  Marie McKinney-Oates

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:38 am

  Today we’re featuring Hanihe and Greg. They are dear friends of mine and (I might be biased) but they might be one of my favorite couples in the history of man. The only couple that could maybe compete is Topanga and Corey. Maybe. They’ve been together for 6.5 years, married for 1.5, and I’m pretty sure they’ve known each other since pre-puberty. There is something seriously magical about them, and I hope you can learn something from what they share.   When did you know this person was The One? Hanihe: I don’t know if there was a moment where I knew he was…

• Date Nights are so 2011

  Marie McKinney-Oates

  23 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm

  In an attempt to get a bit more personal/educational/we-actually-practice-what-we-preach, I thought I’d share a relationship insight that my husband and I recently stumbled across. Now that we have a baby we are much more aware of the time we spend, or rather don’t spend, with each other. Babies are tiring. And when you’re done taking care of baby you really don’t feel like taking care of your marriage, or what it really feels like, your husband. Because let’s be honest, the marriage ball is almost always dropped by the woman when a baby enters the picture.

• Couple Spot Light: High School Sweethearts to Newlyweds

  Marie McKinney-Oates

  20 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am

  I think hearing about real marriages from real couples who have dealt with real issues is a great way to sort through your own issues and find answers that can help you.The first couple in the spotlight are Amanda and Ben Butterworth. They are are 27 and 29, respectively, and have been together for nearly 13 years and married for 1.5 years. Thirteen. THIRTEEN. More than half of Amanda’s life! Insanity. They were gracious enough to answer some of my questions and I loved their answers. I hope this isn’t offensive, but their advice sounds like it’s coming from a much older…

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  Engaged Marriage

• Sexy and Fun Date Ideas Made Easy (plus a giveaway!)

  Dustin

  16 Jan 2012 | 10:43 am

  I am super excited to introduce you to a fun and innovative way to spice up your relationship.  I actually gave Bethany a love coupon book from Datevitation for Christmas, and it was a total hit. So, I asked the founder (Alex) to share a date idea here at Engaged Marriage – he not only did that in the video below but offered a great giveaway and discount to our community – details below! A Starbucks Trick Guaranteed To Put A Smile On Your Spouse’s Face Click here to view the embedded video. Olga and I are so excited to be doing this guest post for the Engaged Marriage…

• 20 Awesome Date Ideas – For Free!

  Dustin

  11 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm

  When you finally get the chance to enjoy a date night, or even a little break together during the day, how often do you look at each other and say: “What do you want to do?” “I don’t know, what do YOU want to do?” Silence. I know that we struggle to keep things fresh, and we pretty much always end up going out for dinner and a few drinks.  While that’s fun, there are so many other great things to enjoy together. Well, I’m really happy to share a fantastic resource with you from my friend Matthew from Adventure-Some.  You may know Matthew from some…

• Do You Share Your Goals?

  Dustin

  4 Jan 2012 | 7:34 am

  The new year is here, which means that everyone is embarking on their New Year’s Resolutions. Or maybe you don’t believe in doing the resolution thing, but you have a Life List of some sort (you might call it a Bucket List, or something else – it’s a list of goals that you want to complete in your lifetime). Perhaps you don’t have any long term goals written down, preferring to store that particular list safely in your brain. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of making your plans; “Once I get that raise I am going to buy that gadget”…

• Believe

  Dustin

  30 Dec 2011 | 11:24 am

  As I reflect back on the past week, I realize just how lucky we are to be able to celebrate Christmas with our three kids at the ages of one, four and almost seven years old. I don’t know how many more years we’ll have while they still believe in the magic of Santa Claus, our Elf on the Shelf and that clever NORAD tracking system on Christmas Eve night.  We are certainly enjoying it while it lasts. I know that their belief in these things will eventually get spoiled by someone at school, something on television – some message that they’ll pick up from a common…

• The Ultimate Diva’s Guide to a Hot and Happy Marriage

  Dustin

  21 Dec 2011 | 10:35 am

  It’s not often that I recommend marriage resources created by others, and I don’t think I’ve ever recommended something created by a Diva… But that was before I met The Dating Divas! When I saw The Divas top the list this year as the Top Marriage Blog, it really got my attention. And once I spent some time exploring their site and then read this mission statement, I knew these ladies had something truly special to share:   We are wives, mothers, sisters, and friends who strive to enrich marriages everywhere. We want to celebrate the gift of marriage while…

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  Love Letters of Fred and Florence

• 8/6/1924 and I know you love me truly

  Sheridan

  4 Jan 2012 | 3:05 pm

  8/6/1924 My very onliest, darlingest, sweetest, and most precious Cap’n Big Boy. Want me to tell you a secret? Huh – well, here is it! Sh_______? —> I love you! How’s the great big beautiful world this morning? Hot? I guess so. Tonite is the nite of your test. I’ll think of you, dear boy, [...]

• 8/6/1924 The Menger – 300 rooms, 200 baths

  Sheridan

  4 Jan 2012 | 10:25 am

  Sat Dear Old Timer. Just a word for Mon. I don’t know whether I can write tomorrow. I never know what Sun will bring. But I want you to know I am thinking of you, love you, etc, and as long as it only takes 2 cents to tell you so,  I’m not too proud [...]

• 8/5/1924 such a hot day that I almost melted

  Sheridan

  25 Nov 2011 | 11:35 am

  Houston, Texas Aug 5, 1924 My Dear little Queen, Oh, I beg your pardon. I didn’t mean to call you my Queen. You said you did not like that, so I will have to call you my princess, all right. Well little Princess how does the world treat you in San Antonio. I’ll bet you [...]

• 8/4/1924 a very unfortunate bit of news was told me today

  Sheridan

  23 Nov 2011 | 11:15 am

  Houston, Texas August 4, 1924 My Dear Little Princess: I have just returned from taking some of my lessons and it is a little past a working man’s bed-time but nevertheless I must write my little girl a note at least. After I got through tonite our conversation let to a friendly conversation of various [...]

• 8/4/1924 Everything’s blurred and backwards

  Sheridan

  23 Sep 2011 | 11:30 am

  9:15 pm Sunday The Alamo City Texas My Dearest Big Boy, Hero to the rescue! Please come help me. You never knew a more tired more utterly worn out and bruised girl in you life. Oh, I’m impossibly sore! and sick! In the first place. I’m so darned homesick I could cry with every breath-and [...]

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  CREATIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS

• So you believe to be a rational decision-maker? How wrong can you be?

  alfaprima

  20 Jan 2012 | 3:19 pm

  According to researchers of the brain, we all make most decisions based on emotions and passions. Surprising, right? It challenges the common notion that we are logical decision-makers, and that emotions (when uncontrolled) are part of the immature self.. As much as we may try to pretend otherwise, in our natural state, we really only use rational thinking when we have to justify our emotion-driven decisions. The emotional side that makes our decisions has been charmingly called “the old brain.” The old brain doesn’t understand words (a product of reason), but it does understand…

• New Year’s Resolutions Doomed to Fail?

  alfaprima

  2 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

  Isn’t it wonderful how we submit to the pixie dust of year end’s magic? besides running here and there to present our best image, our best table and food, our best dress, house, etc, we also enter into a magic territory when it is necessary to design vital goals for us. Because? Just because now, only now, there is an open door to making them happen! Yeah, right. Year after year we have promised ourselves to exercise more, eat better and fight fair with our loved ones. It’s not that we ignore the improvement areas in our lives, far from that! Is that it looks more and more…

• Wishing you a wonderful holidays season!

  alfaprima

  22 Dec 2011 | 3:16 pm

        Related Blogs   Related Blogs Related Blogs Related Posts:December is The National Relationships Repair MonthWhy Women Stay in Abusive Relationships?Appreciating people’s different viewsThe National Relationships Repair Month project has begun!Successful Leaders Put the Team First

• Can Relationship Repair Save Your Marriage?

  alfaprima

  5 Dec 2011 | 2:07 pm

  Let’s remember the basic facts: women and men are basically different. Furthermore, their desire to live together doesn’t make the differences disappear – thinking that confrontations will magically not happen is even more magic! Partners need a protocol to manage inevitable confrontations and they need to know how to do relationship repair. Managing confrontations can be discovered in our previous book, How to Fight Fair in Your Marriage. In this article, however, we want to focus on the basics of what it takes to repair a relationship. Relationship repair must be based on…

• The National Relationships Repair Month project has begun!

  alfaprima

  4 Dec 2011 | 1:30 pm

  You are invited to register and walk with us this path of self-discovery…. To get started right now, go here: register. Registration is FREE. The first week is dedicated to discuss about this issue:  ”How to understand your Conflicts” You can find this content on line, ready for your download after becoming a member.  Remember, we are waiting for you there! Neil Warner I’m the “relationship guru,” and my main focus is to increase the quality of love-based relationship experiences. In this ground-breaking guide I offer useful strategies on healing a difficult…

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  love your way

• earthy bouquet inspiration

  lizzie & isaiah

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

  I’ve never been into flowers. Isaiah started with flowers on our first date and has sent or brought me a bouquet for every major celebration since. Who could hate flowers after that? I’m still not sold on flowers for the wedding, but a bouquet is pretty standard, so I’m considering it. I really like deep, earth-toned succulent bouquets with pops of color over peonies and carnations and all of those soft flowers that don’t seem to suit me. What do you think of these as inspiration for our DIY bouquet adventure? Photos: Blush Feminine Bouquet from The Bride’s Cafe,…

• hug me, hug me, say that you’ll hug me

  lizzie & isaiah

  24 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

  Physical touch is a strange bird, isn’t it? I can go from being a hugger to an angry cat at touch. I have girl friends who love to squeal and hug and lay on one another’s laps and play with each other’s hair. I was like that too. I’m not sure what changed, but I don’t appreciate platonic puddles of cuddles anymore. I have a few friends I don’t mind touching my hair or pseudo-cudding with a blanket for a movie, but strangers? No. When I was in college, I wrote story after story about the connections I made with strangers. I held hands with my friends and we…

• it’s my birthday

  lizzie & isaiah

  22 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

  Yo. It’s my birthday. I was going to say something cynical and introspective because that’s kind of how I feel. But this weekend doesn’t deserve it. My mom took Isaiah and I to the rodeo this weekend, we went shopping together, Isaiah made a delicious, gourmet meal, and we watched a movie. I went to bed last night feeling full of love and pre-birthday anxiety like middle school. I usually deflect any attention that falls on me for my birthday. When it’s anyone else’s day, I get giddy over picking out gifts, sending cards, giving hugs and buying dinners. This…

• pin it sundays: dali dream design

  lizzie & isaiah

  22 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

  O.M.G. This is fantastic. Please love this. Image: Found on §OFÂ KÏNG 

• wedding things in progress

  lizzie & isaiah

  18 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

  Things: Finalizing the guest list. Getting sa-the-da’s out before the end of the month (we’re late!). Reading about wedding etiquette before we commit the unforgivable wedding-war crimes of improperly addressing invitations. Trying to decide if I like the $50 dress I bought enough to wear it for the nupts. Pinning wedding inspiration like a damned fool every day. Working out four mornings a week and loving it. Hear those? They’re action verbs. We’re fucking moving on this wedding thing. It’s refreshing and easy after three years of sitting around, waiting. Wish…

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  Finding Soulmate Success | Finding Soulmate Success

• Here’s the Video I Promised You

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pm

  A Step-by-Step Guide to Dating With Dignity – Without Wasting Time, Getting Discouraged, or Settling for Less Than You’re Worth! http://www.drronn.com/nnd/nnd-mailer-option2.html

• I just need to ask you…

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  24 Jan 2012 | 11:59 am

  January 24, 2012 Hi,  It’s now 2012 and I’ve got to ask you… What is it about attempting to date and connect with the right mate, that makes so many incredible women eventually give up trying? And, to just “wait and see” what’s going to happen? Usually I’m “preaching” to you about faithfully pursuing the love life you deserve–to go for it. Today, I’m writing to encourage you to QUIT! That’s right, please STOP… QUIT… GIVE UP… now.  No, I DON’T mean stop trusting God…or stop believing in yourself…nor do I mean…

• *Tip For Today*

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  10 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am

  **Don’t ‘Hate’ Her—Imitate Her!** Women, want to know one of THE smartest things you can do to maximize your dating/relationship success in 2012? Look around and identify one or two women who are always surrounded by guys.  She’s the kind of woman who is VERY comfortable being a friend to men—not just a date/girlfriend/lover, but an “easy-to-be-with” friend. Men can spot that kind of woman from a mile away. She feels free enough to throw her head back and laugh with them;  yet she knows when laughter is out of place and confrontation, debate, or even departure are in order.

• *Tip For Today*

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  5 Jan 2012 | 11:14 am

  TODAY’S TIP (For Men) *Listen to Her, Don’t “Fix” Her !* When a woman lets you into her inner world (her problems, dilemmas, and fears) she is NOT necessarily requesting your advice. She’s sharing it because talking to (and being heard by) her man is a way she prepares to “fix” her own problems. So what should you do, sir? Hush! Open your ears. Close your mouth. Swallow your brilliant advice! She’s a woman hard at work. And your willingness to just listen, helps more than you know. TODAY’S TIP (For Women) *Seek His Opinion (Like It Matters)* Men have an…

• *Tip For Today*

  Dr. Ronn Elmore

  3 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am

  “The Year of ‘YES’” What goal are you dying to pursue this year that you didn’t (fully) go after last year? Fear of failure can keep you meaning to act but procrastinating endlessly awaiting the “right” conditions (i.e. the advance guarantee that you’ll get perfect results. I don’t want fear or lack of follow-through rob you like it has in past years. The Secret to Success The “juice” that’ll motivate you to take (and keep taking) action—day in and day out—is knowing WHY you want what you want. For example it’s NOT merely about getting into a great new…

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  Solve My Girl Problems

• Talking

  Shark

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:57 pm

  Reader Comments: Sometimes during a conversation with a girl i feel as though i’ve run out of things to talk about. What do you suggest, Shark?   So, we have two opposing schools of thought and you’ve no doubt heard both. Be laconic or be talkative? Most PUA literature will advocate being talkative; until the upper ends of relationship game where you’ll see a lot more support for saying as little as possible. So what’s the right answer? As expounded several times before on this blog; you must dynamically embody both traits while knowing when to endorse which. In a pick-up, being…

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  Shark

  26 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm

  Shark, I know there was some beta tendacies, I know that she lost attraction, I know its natural female behaviour, I “shouldn’t blame her” I should blame myself for acting like a little bitch. I know this now. After being unplugged, I wonder about my thinking. Is it wrong to have all this fire inside of you to take over the world because right now the sole purpose is to make “her” look down 5,10,30 years and hate herself? Is it wrong that I want to build a mass fortune because I want “her” to regret it? Is it wrong that I want my kids to be champions, not just because all…

• Sex in LTRs

  Shark

  25 Jan 2012 | 2:43 pm

  Update on Site: Some of you were worried that I was kidnapped and cannibalized by feminists, others thought SMGP finally succumbed to the infinite power of the Matrix. To allay all doubts, the site was down for a couple of days for technical reasons. As many of you pointed out, the site was sagging behind in loading speed, some of the links were redirecting back to other pages (I don’t know if that got fixed), the feed was messed up, and a few other minor but annoying problems. I nuked the site and remade it hopefully solving many of these issues. Any other suggestions are welcome.

• Comments

  Shark

  21 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm

  im in the friend zone with a girl and im trying to get out; i went no contact, but she continues to text me. how do i get out of this? do i just not respond to texts?   Not a single one until the time to possess her with a dauntless display of sexuality is nigh. But you need to understand WHY no-contact is necessary in the first place; what role it plays in repelling the friend zone. Her first impression of you is anemically sexual. She is not attracted to you, her texts are not dripping with kooch juice, her phone calls do not contain an overdeveloped sense of anxiety. This is what you…

• End Game

  Shark

  18 Jan 2012 | 11:02 pm

  Reader Comments: Hey asking agian- I think you should cover in this area is how to bring her to your place? some routines to it ? what’s the right time (i’ve noticed its very hard for me to bring girls to my place on first date)..   End game is arguably superfluous, an aspect of game hitherto taken for granted because secks should invite itself in as long as one’s early/mid-game/frame is all in excellent shape. When a girl comes over my place, I’m already spreading lube all over my loins with a spatula. The swiftly advancing coils of sexual tension do all my dirty work for me.

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  How To Save Marriage

• Online Marriage Counseling – 4 Benefits That Make Online Counseling Better than Traditional Therapy

  Lisa

  24 Jan 2012 | 2:17 am

  Online marriage counseling is becoming increasingly more popular over the last few years – And for very good reasons. Online couples counseling services offer the same qualified and experienced professionals (via phone, chat or email), but with added benefits that traditional counseling just can’t provide. Some people opt for ongoing counseling with a single counselor, while others choose a single session with a counselor just for guidance on a specific matter. The Top 4 Benefits of Online Marriage Counseling Over Traditional Sessions There is little doubt that marriage counseling…

• Online Marriage Counselor – How to Find A Certified and Trusted Marriage Counselor Online

  Lisa

  28 Dec 2011 | 2:45 am

  Online marriage counselor Every day, more and more people are discovering the benefits of online marriage counseling as an immediate solution for saving their marriage. But…why? What are the benefits of an online marriage counselor over traditional counseling and how to find a certified and trusted professional? This guide has the answers. The Benefits on Online Marriage Counseling Over Traditional Therapy 1. Availability – The most important benefit of an online marriage counselor is his immediate availability. You can’t wait when you need answers NOW. Most marriage counselors…

• Sexless Marriage – 5 Reasons For Your Husband’s Low Sex Drive

  Lisa

  13 Nov 2011 | 3:13 am

  Sexless marriage Marriage therapists estimate as many as 20 percent of couples are in a low-sex or sexless marriage in the USA. To my surprise, often enough it’s the men, heterosexual men, who don’t want sex with their spouse. How many times do you hear about a woman complaining about her sexless marriage? Not So Much. For most women it’s very hard to talk about their husband not wanting to be intimate with them anymore. Women tend to take this personally and think that there is something wrong with them instead of talking about it openly and get help. What Are The Possible…

• How to Save Marriage From Divorce – 3 Uncommon Ways to Save Your Marriage

  Lisa

  27 Oct 2011 | 1:26 pm

  Contemplating divorce? Wait. There is hope yet. Discover how to fight for your marriage…and win! I was so happy the day I married my husband. We were both sparkling eyes and hearts full of love. We swore to be together forever and we meant it. Cut to 11 years later. Every day I ask myself how to save marriage from divorce. We hardly ever talk or see each other. A silent anger is between us all the time. We never spend family time together. I am always suspicious that he is cheating, he always complains and nothing I do is good enough. My children notice this and seem so sad. Things look…

• Marriage Counseling – Does It Work?

  Lisa

  6 Oct 2011 | 3:33 am

  Marriage Counseling - Does it Work? If your marriage is in trouble, you have probably considered some kind of marriage counseling. But will it help you? Or will it make things worse? It is it worth the investment of money and time? Just like me you simply want to know: Marriage counseling – does it work? When I ran out of people that could give me the answer for this question (some said it works wonderfully, others said not at all), I started  looking for actual numbers – The statistics of marriage counseling success. This article finally gave me the answer. I am happy to share it…

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  Being Emme

• Vancouver Theatre Giveaway: Julius Caesar at Studio 58

  Emme

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:19 pm

  For those of you that have been reading here for awhile, you’ll know that we have a huge love of the theatre, and that when I’m not attending the latest piece of theatre in Vancouver, Alyzee Lakhani is. One of our favourite ways to spend an evening! Well, for the last week, we’ve been regrettably having to turn down all of those lovely theatre invites, with Alyzee in Mozambique and me (hopefully) road tripping to Savannah, Georgia. The upswing of Alyzee and I missing out is that Langara College’s Studio 58 has decided to extend our two tickets to you delightful people…

• Lucy Duck RAWKS out to Tunes from the Road with Ross Neilsen

  Emme

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:27 pm

  For those of you that have been following along with my adventures Roamancing, you may have already met Ross Neilsen & the Sufferin’ Bastards from my #CrossCanada road trip this Autumn, and Lucy Duck whose flown in to join us on the road from the UK.  You may also be aware that the first adventure we took Lucy roamancing on was to catch the tail end of the Sufferin’ Bastards #CrossCanada Autumn Tour at the Oasis in Cobourg, Ontario. And one Hell of a good night of RAWK it was, as the boys schooled Lucy in a bit of Bad Boy Canadian Blues with Anyway I Can.     We…

• Life’s Expectations from Flowers in the Urinals

  Emme

  21 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pm

  Even the urinals were decked out for the party. I happened upon the setup for a Sweet Sixteen today in my travels at a local Community Organization, and have to admit to being a bit of a noisy Parker, wanting to sneak a peek at each of the spaces they were transforming into what reminded me of a something from a Disney Winter Palace for a teen Princess.  It was really something else, as I am sure will be the actual party later today.  Oh to be a fly on the wall. The establishment I was at I was not a part of, but I did hear the community’s opinions – both favourable and…

• “Will You M…. M. Click Play”

  Emme

  19 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am

  This lego stop motion marriage proposal is insanely cute …     … but it got me wondering.  I already spend way too much of my time online.  I don’t want my whole life here, and as much as I see and hear the irony in what I am saying, I don’t want my most intimate moments here.  It is probably why I struggle with internet dating, and quite frankly suck at it.  I’ve been online all day, I don’t then want to go hang out in the virtual bar to meet someone, I want to go to the real bar (especially as I prefer real drinks to virtual ones). So would…

• Still Time for the Whistler Sabbatical

  Emme

  12 Jan 2012 | 1:07 pm

  With setting up our Roamancing calendar for the year, I keep eyeing up the Whistler Sabbatical and thinking “DAMN! That really would be cool.”  Not just for the storytelling, but also for the adventure, exercise, mountain air and a bit of r&r.     If you’ve yet to hear of the Whistler Sabbatical, Roamancing covers the What? and the How to Enter? here. So what are my chances?  Well, I have entered almost every week, just need to catch the last couple and to get caught up on a few missed weeks over the Holidays. And then there is tackling the question of who to…

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  Stupendous Marriage

• Feelings are fickle

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 am

  Are feelings the driving force? Or are they just signs to help you navigate? If they are the driving force, there are going to be problems. Feelings are good INDICATORS not good drivers. I know. I have spent lots of time acting based solely on my feelings. So, today’s post is not so much a “here’s what I know”, its more of a “here’s what I’m continuing to learn!” Feelings are funny. You can have three or four at the same time! How do you know which one is right? Example: My son falls down on his bike. First feeling – Anxiousness. ‘Is…

• Stupendous Marriage Show 030: Is Porn Cheating and What Happily Married People Know

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am

  Download | iTunes Welcome to this episode of the Stupendous Marriage Show! Here’s what we talked about: Is Porn Cheating? What Happily Married People Know The Bait of Satan(aff.link) – John Bevere Here’s what the Super Cool Email Button looks like…if you aren’t on our site, and you want to email us anyway: ############## Be Part of the Show: 615-267-3733 Email Us! (if you have an iphone, send a voice memo to onair@stupendousmarriage.com!) Comment and Like us on iTunes! Subscribe:    Send us your thoughts on the show!

• When Communication Goes Wrong: An Example

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  25 Jan 2012 | 2:38 am

  It was the Tuesday after our son was born. Lisa was having ‘post-pregnancy issues’ – and decided to call her doctor to find out if what was going on with her body. The nurse responded, “Let me call you back.” Shortly after that call, the nurse called again saying, “How long will it take you to get here? You should come NOW.” In a panic, Lisa immediately called me, and I made a mad dash thru the office to let everyone know that we were headed back to the hospital. I could tell by my Lisa’s mood that she was very tense about what could possibly be wrong with her. Her blood…

• Marriage Fun for Valentine’s Day

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  23 Jan 2012 | 3:08 am

  Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching… and we don’t want you to be left out in the cold. Sure, Valentine’s can seem like an overhyped, made up holiday so Hallmark can make their quota for the year. We get that.  BUT,  as a married couple, it’s an awesome time to Love Your Spouse Well. If you haven’t done that in the past, you can begin the habit with this Valentine’s Day. SIDE NOTE: Lisa and I believe this is going to be a breakthrough year for lots of Married Couples. Maybe this is the encouragement you need. 2012 is still young and there is time…

• Stupendous Marriage Show 029 – When to have a baby and Does Marriage Make You Happy

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  20 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

  Download | iTunes Welcome to this episode of the Stupendous Marriage Show! Here’s what we talked about: Getting to Know Your Spouse - from Encourage Your Spouse Marriage = Happy - from Husband, a User’s Guide The Marriage Triangle - Apparently, I heard it from Ed Young, not Gary Smalley. Go Figure!     Be Part of the Show: 615-267-3733 Email Us! (if you have an iphone, send a voice memo to onair@stupendousmarriage.com!) Comment and Like us on iTunes! Subscribe:    Send us your thoughts on the show!

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  Relationship Blog

• Relationship Forum: Get Over A Boy Friend

  Anne Lyken-Garner

  25 Jan 2012 | 6:44 am

  The Relationship Forum is a special feature run by this blog to highlight some very real relationship problems being faced by women. These are taken from a forum I run elsewhere, but all identifiable details have been changed and the letters edited to fit this blog. I give you the problem and then the solution I offered. You can see other relationship problems tackled in here. Please do feel free to leave your thoughts on the matter. get over a boyfriend: the road to recovery Here's *Jennifer's story: (not real name) Relationship forum: get over a boyfriend Dear Anne, I’ve recently…

• Stress Management In Relationships

  Anne Lyken-Garner

  18 Jan 2012 | 4:15 am

  Stress Management In Relationships will show you real ways to cope with, and handle the stress in your relationship. In movies, the perfect relationships are those that are completely free of stress. They're relationships that represent a perfect match – two people that could not be more right for each other, to the point where they never fight, they never wonder about their relationship, and they never experience any amount of stress because of or related to their partner. Not only is this a fairy tale – it actually goes against what we know about relationships. In fact, stress is an…

• Relationship Forum: Lost Love

  Anne Lyken-Garner

  12 Jan 2012 | 6:39 am

  Relationship forum is a regular item run by this site to give some relationship help to women in general. The relationship forum element of this blog is taken from my advice column (edited, with all the identifiable details changed, of course). It sets out to address some of the more general problems faced by women who've been mistreated by their partners, and those unlucky in love. I hope that by highlighting individual stories, I can help more people in similar situations.  Have a look at the previous relationship forums on this blog here: Confidence to stay away Relationship has left…

• Have You Got Business Plans For 2012

  Anne Lyken-Garner

  12 Jan 2012 | 5:29 am

  I know a lot of stay at home mums and working mothers are now looking for help with their startup businesses. The spread of Internet use means that a lot of people can now work from home with their very own businesses.  If you've got a business plan, a small capital and the will to stick with it, there are corporations out there (like this company formation in Hong Kong) set up just to help you achieve your dream of working for yourself. A friend of mine has just started her own shoe design business from home. She had some amazing ideas for shoes (and bags) and decided to give…

• How To Be Friends With An Ex

  Anne Lyken-Garner

  7 Jan 2012 | 10:36 am

  Breaking up is hard to do. Many people try to avoid the pain of that sudden break by promising to stay friends with your ex and trying to maintain some connection. Others may lament the loss of someone who meant so much at one time and try to adapt that relationship by forming a lasting friendship after the break up. However, maintaining a friendship with someone for whom you once had such strong feelings can be harder than breaking up. If you want to stay friends with an ex, there are several things you will need to do: How to be friends with an ex staying friends with your ex can be very…