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ARTArticleA Safe Place for KidsThere were times during the weeks that followed my daughter’s birth that she would cry, and I would wonder why. She was warm and dry and well-fed, but she still cried. I remember holding her in my arms and rocking her and suddenly realizing that she missed the security of my womb. She wanted to crawl right back up inside me where she was completely protected from the world and all of its chaos. But she had boarded a train bound for independence and there was no turning back.ARTArticleA Skeptic's Perspective on the Law of AttractionIf you are reading this article you probably have heard about the Law of Attraction, which states that you can attract things into your life based on what you think about. When I first became aware of it, many years back, I felt intrigued, excited about the possibilities, and at the same time skeptical. I don’t know about you, but I am a natural skeptic. I know if I was a fish I surely would not be the one ready to bite into the best looking shrimp with a hook, no matter how tempting the “bait” seemed.ARTArticleAddicted to Love“How can I love her one minute and dislike her so much the next?”
“I feel he’s my soul mate, so why do we constantly fight?”ARTArticleAfter the Breakup: 4 Valuable Love LessonsWhenever I’m at a dinner party and meet somebody new, the inevitable question comes up: What do you do? When I tell them I’m a heartbreak reinvention coach, it always leads to an interesting conversation. Usually, I get to hear the story of Their Big Breakup, and it’s always gut-wrenching, soul-shifting, and chock full of life lessons.
Having written about my Big Breakup in my book It’s a Breakup, Not a Breakdown and the follow up workbook, I can tell you easily what my lessons were. In sharing them, I have discovered that they are pretty universal.ARTArticleAfter the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your ExEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to heal and move on quickly (and without additional heartache). The following are some tips to help you avoid a post-breakup backslide into your ex’s arms, and instead ease you into your happily ever after future:
Tip #1: Create new boundariesr
Your best defense after a breakup?ARTArticleAfter the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your ExEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to heal and move on quickly (and without additional heartache). The following are some tips to help you avoid a post-breakup backslide into your ex’s arms, and instead ease you into your happily ever after future:
Tip #1: Create new boundariesr
Your best defense after a breakup?ARTArticleAm I Undateable? The Real Reasons You’re Still SingleIf you’re currently single, feel like it may be a chronic condition, and your mantra is starting to look like “I’m-never-going-to-meet-anyone-anytime-ever,” you’ll want to visit this list of Dating with Dignity’s “real” reasons you may still be single.
1. You’re still reeling from a traumatic break up and can’t let it go.rARTArticleAre You Crazy, or is He Cheating?The weird hang-up calls. The erratic work hours. The stories that just don’t quite add up.
You have the gnawing, sickly feeling that your man is cheating on you. But how do you know for sure? Finding signs of cheating is like pulling a stray piece of yarn in a pair of socks. It only takes one good yank, and the whole thing starts to unravel. Below are six signs to look for:
The Telephone Tyrant
Watch out for the pre-paid cell phone or pager (no bill, no evidence), and odd phone numbers found in his pockets, written on receipts or other little scraps of paper.ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily: Broken-hearted Swim GuyDear Lisa,
I just got jacked around pretty good by a gal. I’m too nice, as people say, I just don’t want to play games. I haven’t done anything yet that can be construed as being a jerk about it. (Just an email venting a little, but nothing mean.)
I have never been able to play the game when I’ve given my heart to someone, and then found out that they are the fickle, turn-on-a-dime type. It always catches me by surprise and leaves me weakened and shell-shocked. I never win the game at that point.ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily: How Can I Stop Freaking Out?Lisa,
I believe that a large part of my problem is that I am what you referred to as a “nightmare girl.” I don’t know how to be one of those “dream girls.” I can hold it together for anywhere from a few days to a few months, but I get sooooo incredibly insecure that I end up losing it. I mean, I go crazy. I turn into a raging bi*ch, pick a fight, and think he’s doing all kinds of horrible things behind my back, etc.ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily: She Wont’t Stop Calling My Boyfriend!Dear Lisa,
I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years. I moved back with my parents temporarily because we were fighting a lot. While I was home, he was seeing this girl he works with. I was really upset about everything even though she said she never slept with him. She assured me that she would never talk to him, but lately she has been calling him again. I don’t want to put up with this, what can I do to get this girl to stop calling my boyfriend?
Threesome
Dear Threesome,
What can you do to get her to stop calling your boyfriend?
Get a new boyfriend.ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily! I Slept with Him and He Never Called AgainDear Lisa,
I started seeing this great guy for about a month. He made me feel pretty special and I liked him a lot. After I slept with him, he never called me again. I called him a couple weeks later and he says he’s emotionally unavailable. I feel duped and hurt, but I still want him to call me, what do I do?
Sincerely,
Used and Confused
Dear Used,
Hmmm. Let’s rewind a bit, shall we? You sleep with this guy, he never talks to you again, you call him and he tells you he’s unavailable. He hurts you. He makes you feel stupid. And you want him to call you?ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily! Is He Losing Interest?Dear Lisa,
Why is it that when two people start dating for the first four to six months the relationship is fine, and then it falls apart? In the beginning, you’re calling each other all the time, emailing, spending time together, and then things start to go downhill and the man stops calling as regularly, and you don’t see each other as often, but he says there is nothing wrong.
I find myself becoming more insecure when he is always so busy, and can’t see me as much as he did in the beginning.ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily! Was dumping my boyfriend a mistake?Dear Lisa,
I broke up with my boyfriend back in January. I was going through a lot of personal problems and he was working a lot. We lived almost 1,000 miles apart. I felt like he didn’t care anymore and thought I’d dump him before he dumped me.
The thing is, I don’t know why I thought breaking up was the answer because I didn’t believe it as I was saying it. We decided to be friends and stay in touch. This worked for a while until he started acting like he wanted to be back together.ARTArticleAsk Lisa Daily! Why Did My Girlfriend Dump Me?Dear Lisa,
I am a man, and I would like to know why my girlfriend dumped me! Women also do the dumping! Why do you NOT have a WHY WOMEN DUMP MEN column on your site? Is it only a figment of the mind that men are also human?
–Representing
Dear Representing,
Yes, men are human.
Most of them, in fact, are absolutely fabulous humans.
To answer your question, there is one main reason why my columns address women’s problems more frequently than men’s. First, for every letter I get from a man, I get ten from women.ARTArticleBachelor's Bull BlogI forced my adoring husband to watch The Bachelors last episode, not that either one of us had ever wasted our time watching it prior; we hadn’t. For almost two hours I watched my husband alte
ately squirm and moan, shaking his head, muttering ”Stupid…Stupid,” and watched what’s-his-face make ...ARTArticleBe The Master of Your EmotionsDo you find that at times your emotions get the best of you? What do you usually do when you feel that you’re on the brink of a “meltdown”? Maybe you turn to someone else to console you or maybe you self medicate with drugs, alcohol or something less obvious like overwork. Perhaps at some point, these things no longer do the job and you’re unable to stay on your game because you’re too overwhelmed by emotions. If this is the case, maybe it’s time to learn how to bring the emotions themselves under your own control.ARTArticleBoundaries With Adult Children: Lessons From the Prodigal SonAre you trying to figure out your boundaries with your adult children? Then you will benefit from these lessons from the prodigal son. In Luke 15:11-32, a son asks for his inheritance early and then leaves his home to spend it foolishly. When he hits a bottom and realizes he needs to come home to survive, he returns to find his father running to meet him and subsequently throwing him a party to celebrate his return. Instead of being treated like a servant, he was treated as a son.ARTArticleBrain Power Boost for Your ChildrenThe things inside families are pretty complicated nowadays. Many parents don't know how to handle their children and let them grow on their own, which sometimes can end really bad. On the other hand, others are obsessed by making their children some kind of geniuses. Of course, many parents would like to encourage and even push their children’s brain potential as much as possible at an early age. This is fine, but parents need to know how to stimulate the young mind and, of course, when to do it as to achieve optimal results.ARTArticleBreak Ups: How to Move on and Grow from Past RelationshipsHere at Dating with Dignity we get this question all the time: how can I move on and grow from my past relationship? Since break up advice is some of the most sought-after information for Dignity Daters, we put it right here for you.
Getting over an ex is going to turn you into the new version of you! (A better version, too!) Our favorite breakup mantra is this: “Your breakup can be the BEST ‘worst’ thing that ever happened to you!” Once you do the work we suggest, you might one day realize you’re no longer attracted to him.rARTArticleCan we be friends? The ABCs of Ex EtiquetteCan we be friends?
After a breakup, this simple question can weigh heavy on your mind. As a heartbreak reinvention coach, I often hear this question from clients. And my answer is always the same — no. Why? Because as hard as it may be to accept, your relationship is over. This person is now your ex. The relationship ended for a reason. It’s now time to EXtract your ex from your life, give yourself time to heal, and find the space to move on.ARTArticleCharming Date Reviews: Chatting Your Russian Women To Get HerHere is a charming date review on getting girls from Russia. In some way to date a Russian woman successfully is the same with chatting up her. Because if you have pleasant and happy chatting and talking time, you both will enjoy the presence of each other and you have a certain attraction to each other. So dating, especially dating a Russian girl is, in a sense, making efforts to have nice and happy chat with her. How to chat Russian women to win her heart?
Focus On The Russian Ladies For DatingARTArticleChat Russian WomenTo have a happy dating and marriage with the girl you meet, communication and chat Russian women is the key to the successful relationship and happy marriage. Everything about relationship, love, marriage, trust and more is realized by means of good communication with your lovers.For the purpose of gentlemen dating on Russian bride sites here are some tips for you to develop your communication skills.
A Good Listener Of Your Russian Girls Looking For LoveARTArticleChina Love Secrets For Western Men And Chinese GirlsPeople always say that it is easy to love each other but it is difficult to get along well with our other half. Do you agree? Let's have a look at how an Canadian gentleman safeguards cross cultural marriage with a Chinese girl. Maybe you can gain some help for seeking your true China love. If you have found your life partner on Chinese dating sites and are leading a happy life, his experience can strike a chord for your feelings.ARTArticleChinese Wife In 21st CenturyIt is reported that Chinese wife in 21st century is becoming more and more popular among the world, especially in England. Chinese wife is known for their bravery and abilities. On the Internet, it has been said that it is better to marry a Chinese girl. Though we cannot make a conclusion about all the roles Chinese wife plays in English cross cultural marriage, Chinese wife in English-speaking countries shows their independence and confidence.
Chinese wife in the pastARTArticleChoose Happiness in Your RelationshipA couple of days ago I was enjoying a beautiful day in nature exploring with my daughter and Natalie (my other half). We walked through the trails, caught bugs (my daughter loves bugs), canoed, and stared in amazement at the trees—but most importantly we laughed and enjoyed the simplicity of life. As adults we feel that there is a lot we can give or teach to our children. However, we often forget that they are often our greatest teachers.
One of the greatest lessons I learn from my daughter is how to find joy in the now and appreciate the simple things in life.ARTArticleChristian Codependency: Four Things to Do to Stop Triangulating in Your RelationshipsIf you are looking for help with your Christian codependency, this article will help you by providing four things to do to stop triangulating in your relationships. You triangulate when you enter into a relationship dynamic between two other people in an attempt to fix the problem.
Here are some things you may do that are triangulating:
• Holding a resentment toward or punishing someone for what is done to another.
• Speaking for someone rather than letting the person speak for himself/herself.rARTArticleChristian Marriage Help: Change Yourself, Not Your SpouseThis Christian marriage help will enable you to take back your power to change your life whether your husband or wife changes or not. The problems in your marriage are real and the changes you want your spouse to make are most likely reasonable. The dilemma that you have is that you can't make him or her change and as long as you are waiting for change and pushing for change, you are stuck in the same patterns.ARTArticleChristian Marriage Help: Five Causes of Weak Marital BoundariesAre you looking for Christian marriage help to enable you to have stronger boundaries? If you have difficulty setting boundaries in your marriage you are probably tolerating more than you should and allowing yourself to be disrespected. Boundaries are simply what you will and won't do and when communicated to your husband give him feedback on how you want to be treated. Here are five causes of weak marital boundaries:ARTArticleChristian Marriage Help: Let Go Of The Obsession Over Your Husband's BehaviorAre you looking for Christian marriage help that will enable you to let go of the obsession over your husband's behavior? Whatever takes up your mental and emotional energy and robs you of the ability to live your life is your obsession.