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ARTArticle***What Prevents You From Loving Yourself?In your daily life, are you guided by fear or by love? What are the fears that block being loving to yourself and others? How often is the question, "What is loving to myself and others - what is in my highest good and the highest good of another?" the question that guides your actions? Is there something in the way of you asking this question? What is the fear that gets in the way of loving yourself?ARTArticle***What to do When Your Partner Lacks EmpathyHave you found yourself in relationships where you feel empathy for your partner but your partner lacks empathy for you? Were you born with the ability to feel others' feelings? I was, and one of the issues that I had to face was that not everyone is empathic.ARTArticle***What Will They Think? - Love and Approval AddictionWhen you were growing up, how often did you hear, "What will they think?" Who are "they?" Unfortunately, "they" are everyone. Many of our parents and caregivers were love and approval addicted and geared their behavior to try to have control over getting love and approval and avoiding disapproval. This was the role modeling for many of us. Our worth was determined by what "they" would think. Most of us did not see our parents or other role models defining their own worth and validating themselves.ARTArticle***When You Are Being Nice, Are You Loving Or Controlling?By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. March 21, 2016 ________________________________________ There can be a big difference in intent between being nice and being loving. Being nice might be manipulative, while being loving means being authentic. ________________________________________ Our society has long trained children to be "nice." Being nice might mean • Telling white lies so as not to hurt another's feelings, such as agreeing with them when you really disagree. • Listening politely when someone is going on and on, even when you are so bored you can hardly stand it.ARTArticle***When You Reach for Help, Are You Loving or Abandoning Yourself?By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. January 25, 2016 ________________________________________ Discover the big difference between reaching out as your loving adult or as your wounded self. ________________________________________ Dorothy asked an important question: "What is the difference between turning to someone and handing my little girl over to them?" The difference is in your intent. Loving Yourself ARTArticle***Who Is In Charge of Your Decision Making Process?By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. September 19, 2016 Which part of you – your ego wounded self or your loving adult – is in charge of your decision making process? Which part of you makes your day-to-day decisions, as well as your major decisions - your wounded self or your loving adult? Which part of you makes the decision to move back into a relationship with someone who has consistently backed out whenever the subject of marriage comes up?ARTArticle***Why Do I Attach To An Unavailable Person?"Are you addicted to trying to get love from unavailable, unloving people? Have you found yourself repeatedly 'falling in love' with an unavailable person? Have you wondered why you keep doing this? This is the questio Wanda asked: "What about our wounded self causes us to attach so fiercely to an unloving/unavailable person?" There are two primary causes:ARTArticle***Why Have Animals In Your LifeDiscover the many good reasons for having animals in your life. “Until a person has loved an animal a part of the soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France People who love animals know that there are many very good reasons to have animals in your life.ARTArticle***Why Loving Yourself Creates Sexual Passion With Your PartnerBy Margaret Paul, PhDr February 13, 2017 Discover the great benefits to your relationship in learning to love yourself! What creates sexual passion? • First, there needs to be sexual chemistry between two people. Sexual chemistry can sustain passion for a while, but it isn't enough in a long-term relationship. • For sexual passion to continue, partners need to feel emotionally connected with each other. What creates emotional connection? • In order to connect with a partner in a committed relationship, you need to first be connected with yourself.ARTArticle***Why We Take Things PersonallyMargaret Paul, Ph.D. January 18, 2016 __________________________________________________________________ When others are mean or rejecting, do you tend to take their behavior personally? __________________________________________________________________ One of the biggest issues that many people struggle with is taking other people's behavior personally. Why do we do this? Lila asked:ARTArticle***You Want A Relationship, But Are You Emotionally Unavailable?By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. March 28, 2016 ________________________________________ Do you keep attracting emotionally unavailable people or are you stuck in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable person? ________________________________________ Do you believe that you are fully available for a relationship and that you have just not met the right person? Or, do you find yourself in love with someone who is emotionally unavailable or isn't in love with you, and you're convinced you are available for the relationship?ARTArticle10 Essential Single Mom Secrets (and Dad's too) on How to Keep It Together After Divorce10 Single Mom Secrets on How to Keep It Together After Divorce As a counselor and coach to hundreds of clients and a mom to two vibrant, smart, beautiful women ~ now young adults ~ I have learned numerous life lessons through the years. I learned to design and incorporate what I call “emotional ammunition with heart” to get through the sometimes bumpy journey of divorce. The road ahead may feel impossible and overwhelming at times, but I promise you there is a silver lining. Here are 10 Single Mom Secrets that will help you pave a softer road with resilience and strength.ARTArticle10 Factors That Promote IntimacyEmotional intimacy is a foundational aspect of all great relationships. The word “intimacy” refers to the experience of being fully seen and comes from the Latin “intimus” meaning innermost. When we share this experience with another, we feel whole, complete, and at one with the world. Yet we often fear that which we most desire, and in the case of emotional intimacy this is all too often the case.ARTArticle10 Signs He’s Falling For YouSo you've recently started spending a lot of time with the guy you are into, and things seem to be going great. Like, really great. You spend hours together, go out to dinner just the two of you, and have a connection that goes way beyond just friendship. But are you an item?ARTArticle10 Tips For A Stress-Less House MoveOnce you've managed to sell your home, you breathe a sigh of relief - until you realise you've now got to go through the process of moving. This could turn out to be the most stressful aspect of buying and selling. Make it easier by following these tips for a stress-free move...ARTArticle3 Essential Guidelines for Better Communication With Your PartnerBefore that loving Valentine's Day momentum fades away, think of this season as a great time to focus on effective communication with your partner. So regardless of what else is going on between the two of you, by keeping these essentials of good communication in mind, you can only make things better:ARTArticle3 Keys to Developing Children's EmpathyChildren are not born with empathy. They are born with the capacity to have empathy but it only develops under certain conditions. Parents play a critical role in developing their children's empathy.ARTArticle3 Reasons You Need to Treat Dating Like Shopping for ShoesEvery woman or man wants a pair of good shoes. No one would buy smaller-sized shoes or an uncomfortable pair to start with. We all like to mix and match while ensuring that we stand out at any event we attend. Just like shoes, no one wants to be with the wrong partner. Here are three reasons you have to consider when dating (in comparison to shopping for a pair of good shoes): You will shop for the perfect pair of shoes ARTArticle3 Things We Can All Learn From Barack and Michelle Obama’s Relationship1. They supported each other’s mission and growth Supporting your partner’s vision and growth is essential to building a healthy and stronger relationship. Barack in his farewell speech stated,” For the past twenty-five years, you have not only been my wife and mother of my children, you have been my best friend.” 2. They created time for date nights amidst their busy schedules They took time out to have date nights. This is vital to building stronger together. No matter how busy your schedule may be, set time aside to go on date nights.ARTArticle3 Things You Should Not Do When DatingDating is no longer, what it used to be. You also have to realize that your boyfriend or girlfriend had his or her own friends’ priority to meeting you. Dating is about learning and exploring the possibilities that exist in a relationship and figuring out if the relationship can move to the next level. You cannot expect your partner to abandon his/her lifestyle to fit in with yours. Here are three things you should not do when dating: Expect Your Partner to Give Up “Me” Time ARTArticle4 Things to Consider When Taking a Risk in This New YearYou may have already begun taking the steps to see your New Year's resolutions come to fruition. Perhaps you finally got around to joining that gym, or maybe you were able to confront a friend about something on your mind that's difficult to talk about. Whatever new you may have initiated so far is a step toward change. And with change comes some degree of risk.ARTArticle5 Health Benefits of SexAs if you ever needed an excuse to have more sex, there are some health benefits to getting between the sheets that might really surprise you. Check out this list of five of the top five benefits that you could see by regularly jumping into bed with your partner. Work Off the Pounds ARTArticle5 Steps to Be More Successful With Sports BettingSports betting should not be seen as a rapidly changing system. With the right strategies and patience, however, there is a chance to get a fair return on your initial investment. Here are five steps to help you succeed in sports betting: Find the value The ability to succeed in sports betting is associated with several factors. The key element is the ability to find value in a potential plant. This means that you are looking for bets whose odds are too high and you will take advantage of these opportunities. Check bets every turn and find undervalued teams. Money management ARTArticle5 Top reasons why Red Bull is insanely the bestRegarded as one of the best-selling beverages in the world, Red Bull has emerged as a powerhouse in the territory of energy drinks. But what sets it apart from its competitors is its ability to portray itself as an influential lifestyle brand, coordinating itself with skydiving, paragliding, motocross, and not to forget the EDM festivals.ARTArticle5 Ways You Are Practicing Self-Hate Without Knowing ItWe all experience pain in some form but not knowing how to move “Beyond the Pain,” may result in self-hate. Here are 5 ways you may be practicing self-hate without knowing it: 1. You believe everyone is against you. You cannot seem to accept anyone who tries to show you love or care but allow your mind and thoughts to create illusions out of fear of rejection which alters your mindset. This creates limited beliefs that may be had to let go of.ARTArticle8 Easy Ways to Appreciate Your MateWith so many demands on our time these days, even people in loving relationships often find it difficult to make the time or effort to show their mates how much they appreciate them. In many households, the roles we play and the things we do to fulfill those roles are expected and taken for granted. This is a disheartening fact of life when we realize how important appreciation is in a relationship. So important in fact, according to M. Gary Neuman, author of Why Men Cheat, feeling unappreciated was one of the top reasons cited as to why men cheat.ARTArticle8 Ways To Manage A Stress-Free Property Renovation1. To Stay, or Not to Stay: That is the Question Home renovation can turn your life upside down if you let it. Just be aware that you don't have to stand your ground and fight the upheaval. You can take the opportunity to synchronise a holiday with a home renovation, although you might not want to go too far in case you are needed. With careful planning, a domestic break could do you the world of good and set you up nicely with all of the extra energy required to face the aftermath.ARTArticleA Resolution You Can Keep in 2016Most New Year's resolutions sound wonderful. But you know what happens: They're out the window before February. The best way to keep your promise is to start small. Although I'm about to suggest some resolutions to enrich your relationship, I recommend that you commit to just one, after first selecting carefully. You want to promise to do something that is doable now. Accept the Truth Be honest with yourself. You or your relationship may need to grow a bit before you'll be ready to act on one or more of the ideas below.ARTArticleANGER and our DARK SIDE ~ Do Not Fear It ~ Embrace ItAnger and Our Dark Side ~ A force to be Reckoned With In my first book, Lessons for an Urban Goddess, I describe the importance of being in touch with both the light and dark sides of our nature.ARTArticleAre All the Good Men/Women Already Taken?Do these 6 things and find out.

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