Why Anger is Essential to Healthy Relationships
Many of us have some very definite ideas about anger. We see anger as destructive and hurtful. We consider it to be an inappropriate response. We equate anger with violence. In short, we feel that anger is simply wrong, and that when we experience anger, there's something wrong with us.... Read More
Put Some Z.I.P. Into Your Relationships
Relationships are really what makes the world go 'round, aren't they? I mean, good, positive, healthy and meaningful relationships provide us with the richest experiences we have here on this old earth of ours. Your loving spouse who shares everything with you; that best friend who connects with you like... Read More
What You Should Know About Domestic Abuse
What is domestic abuse?There are many forms of domestic abuse, ranging from screaming threats to pushing and shoving. Contrary to what many women think, abuse isn't just physical battering.Domestic abuse may include emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using children, threats, using male privilege, intimidation, isolation and a variety of... Read More
How to Increase Romance with Humor
Ask any single adult what qualities he or she wants in a spouse or partner, and one of the first answers is always "a sense of humor." Yet relationships and most marriages easily lose the early excitement after living together for several years.Healthy relationships require laughter. Sex is better; everything... Read More
Can Men And Women Be Friends? Or When Harry Met Sally Did He Really Just Want to Jump Her Bones?
Men and women can't really be just friends, can they? Of course not. There's always that pesky sexual tension to contend with. And what about the spouse, spousal equivalent, or boyfriend/girlfriend who's sure to be jealous? Plus, there's the biological/sociological nesting imperative that women contend with and the hunting imperative... Read More
Two Kinds of Love
Love is something we all need, and want. For love, some have lived, and many others have died.Though the scriptures say it is more blessed to give than to receive, many of us are more concerned with receiving love than giving it.Did you know that love could be proactive or... Read More
How To Write a Romantic Love Letter
Does the thought of writing a love letter or poem automatically reduce your vocabulary to a 5-year-old's level? Well, believe it or not, that's a great place to begin!Kids speak straight from the heart. They don't worry about tripping over the right words, they only know how to say what... Read More
Love Relationships: Focusing on What went Right
What's all the Hype about Love Relationships, Anyway?Love relationships are not what they're cracked up to be. They take real effort -- things like: admiration, commitment, dedication, devotion, forgiveness, encouragement, strength, inspiration, motivation, understanding, compassion, hope, desire, steadfastness, and so much more. What people don't realize (when they enter relationships)... Read More
Being Mindful of Your Mates Space
SOMETIMES I'LL ask a couple I'm seeing in therapy to do the following exercise.1. The husband and wife stand about six feet apart.2. The husband walks slowly toward his wife until he reaches a point where he no longer feels comfortable. Some men stop about three feet from their wives.... Read More
What Went Wrong? When Relationships Go From Hot To Cold
Everything was great.We had been dating for 6 months. We shared the same interests, felt very at ease together, had (often) discussed future plans and had even spent some of the holidays together. Our relationship seemed right on track and just right in general.Then, without warning, he said he "needs... Read More
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Relationship Advice - 5 Sure Fire Ways to Mess Things Up
1) Stay committed to your "right to be right."Argue for... Read More
Only You Can Decide If Your Interracial Love Will Stand the Test of Time
Interracial dating has really evolved over the past two decades... Read More
Infidelity: Difference Between a Rage and Revenge Affair
The fifth affair I outline in my book, "Break Free... Read More
No More Lonely Weekends!
How do you react when you are faced with spending... Read More
The Lies That Saved a Judges Life
What is empathy? Many people confuse empathy with sympathy, but... Read More
Great Relationships: 3 Really Dumb Mistakes and 3 Smarter Moves to Make
1) Think short term.Many people enter marriage with the same... Read More
What Is Love And The Love Equation
What is Love? This question has bothered me for a... Read More
8 Reasons Why Your Man Isn?t More Romantic On Valentine?s Day
What is supposed to be the most romantic day of... Read More
But Its Just the Guys -- The Importance of Sacrifice in Relationships
If it's a long-term relationship you want, you absolutely must... Read More
Second Time Around the Block
Divorce happens. I'm not going to debate the causes or... Read More
Should You Forgive Infidelity?
If you're asking yourself that question, then somewhere within you... Read More
When A Relationship Goes Bad
What do you do when a long term relationship goes... Read More
Has The Magic Gone From Your Relationship?
Kathleen and Dan have been together for several years now.... Read More
Wow, Grandma Is Dating!
Wow, Grandma Is Dating!When Lena, 52, began dating, her son,... Read More
A Diamond Anniversary Ring ? The Perfect Way To Seal Your Love
Some time ago you both made a promise. A promise... Read More
If You Love Me
If you love me, you will keep my commandments?In the... Read More
10 Fast Ways to Re-ignite the Flames of Love
Enhance Romance today.When Men and Women enter into a relationship,... Read More
Don?t Snuff Out Expressions of Liking
It is hard to express all the emotions to somebody... Read More
African Dating - Pride and Ambition
It is no secret that African culture is known for... Read More
What Till Death Do Us Part REALLY Means - Divine Source through Barbara Rose
Let me address this issue of eternity, this promise many... Read More
Add Trust To Your Relationship
Trust is something that is important to every single relationship... Read More
Soul Mates ? Finding True Love and Commitment
Finding your true Soul Mate is something that many people... Read More
The Three Rings of Relationships
Glenna Trout is an international authority on face reading whose... Read More
Relationship Advice: How to Ignore Your Spouse or Partner
Marriage can be one of the quickest and most effective... Read More
Unfaithfulness
AS I STARED at the sunset, I marveled at its... Read More
The Counsel of Caution
Caution is a word with a fine old-fashioned ring. The... Read More
What Every Woman Should Know About Men and Romance
Men and women think differently about romance.Men are goal-oriented. They... Read More
Are You Fit To Love?
is the most important question you'll ever ask yourself. Let's... Read More
Relationship Advice: Wash that (Bad) Man Out of Your Hair
Stuck on a guy who cheats on you? Lies? Claims... Read More
False Forecasts Lead to Matchmaking Hell
False ForecastsThe typical methods for finding a partner are based... Read More
7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship
Good relationships don't just happen. I've heard many of my... Read More
Sad Scientific Facts About Love
Disaster results when we see women trying to change a... Read More
The Sting of Infidelity Isnt that Bad! Right? Is it?
1. Sleepless nights are part of a victims' experience... Read More
Great Relationship Advice: The Ability to Communicate
In my workshops with couples, I start with this question:"How... Read More
How To (Wo)man Your Boundaries
The first time I ever heard "boundaries" mentioned, it was... Read More
Is It Love or Money?
What do women or men want out of a relationship?... Read More
The Three Rings of Relationships
Glenna Trout is an international authority on face reading whose... Read More
Who Should Relocate In A Long Distance Relationship?
My Dear Lover,Soon or later, you and your beloved will... Read More
Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home ? Now What?
Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home ? Now What?Laura anxiously... Read More
27 Characteristics of Loving Men
Every woman dreams of meeting that special man that knows... Read More
Say, Whats On Your Mind, Partner?
Stan is an incurable romantic. Ever since he started courting... Read More
Are you (or are you with) a Commitment-Phobe?
We hear it all the time. "He just won't make... Read More
3 Stone Diamond Rings ? Three Times As Nice!
It is said that the stones in 3 stone diamond... Read More
Building the Bond in Your Relationship
A bond (relationship wise) is when two people have a... Read More
Coping with Your Abuser
How to cope with your abuser?Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers... Read More
The Tablet of Venus
In the 17th century, divination devices called The Tablets of... Read More
Relationship Spring Cleaning by Susan Sheppard
History doesn't belong in a relationship that is presentMy friend,... Read More
Find Love The Zen Way
"If he comes we welcome, If he goes we do... Read More
Relationship Advice: Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Spouse?
"When we marry, we don't marry one person, we marry... Read More
What Went Wrong? When Relationships Go From Hot To Cold
Everything was great.We had been dating for 6 months. We... Read More
Men Love Women Who Initiate Sex ? 4 Fun Ways to Do It
This is a sizzling hot topic for a lot of... Read More
10 Crucial and Surprising Steps to Build Trust in a Relationship
1. Be predictable.When do seeds of suspicion emerge? When one... Read More
Playing the Part
A revelation came to me at the most unsuspecting time.... Read More
A Look at Interracial Relationships
There's something about America, our history, our values or maybe... Read More
Legal Agreement to Cohabitate Between Unmarried Persons
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this Third day... Read More
Affairs: Advice for the Couple
Recovering from an affair is hard work and will take... Read More
Want To Strengthen Your Relationship
Open your mouth. What do I mean? Talk ? say... Read More
Finding Love With Feng Shui
If true love has been eluding you, you could increase... Read More
The Five Second Flirt Technique
The first thing you want to do is to get... Read More
True Friendships - How to Get True Friends and Friendships
True Friendship - RecognitionHow can we find true friendships in... Read More
Confession of the Egoists!
Hamlet has given this generation an awfully amazing and defensive... Read More
Players: How to Deal with Them
Eventually, we'll all either play or be played. I'd like... Read More
Valentine?s Day is Fast Approaching, So Gather the Chocolates and Lingerie
That lover's holiday we know as Valentine's Day is coming... Read More
Has The Magic Gone From Your Relationship?
Kathleen and Dan have been together for several years now.... Read More
Put Some Z.I.P. Into Your Relationships
Relationships are really what makes the world go 'round, aren't... Read More
Are You Relationship Ready?
So, you want to fall in love? You are certainly... Read More
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