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ARTArticleGet Your Ex Back Even If They Are Already DatingBreaking up with someone you value and love so much, can seriously hurt. Even more unbearable is to see them move on with their lives when you still love them. For most people, this is a sign of doom and hopelessness and they will feel beaten and rejected. Well, this does not have to be the case because you can get your ex back even if they are already dating someone else.ARTArticleGood Parenting - One Thing You Must DoBeing a good parent requires us to be many things, but one of the most important attributes is to be reflective. Without this, parents will find themselves experiencing the same struggles over and over again.ARTArticleHandling a Sensitive SituationThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families
Handling a Sensitive Situation
Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom,
My father has been married numerous times and he consistently has terrible taste in women. Most recently, I ran into my current “stepmother” at a restaurant having a romantic dinner with another man. They were all cuddled up and kissing in a dark corner of the place and she didn’t notice me there. I thought long and hard about whether I should mention it to my father. I’ve never liked her and always thought she was a gold-digger.ARTArticleHarmony and LoveMaintaining harmony under all circumstances is the key to navigating through life. By remaining calm and composed in each moment, we keep life in perspective. We are able to connect with the bigger picture of potential while sorting out appropriate courses of action to address any situation before us. We can release our attachments and reactions knowing that they are only a small part of the experience. Harmony reveals the presence of love.
Life is an ever changing landscape of experiences and potential.ARTArticleHaving a Partner & Being in an Intimate Relationship: Does it Bring More Happiness?Is there a correlation between having a partner and being happy? Some believe that the “trick” to being happy is to have a relationship, as if it will solve all problems: depression, sadness, low self-esteem and so on. Having a relationship – so they believe – will make them satisfied and content.
Those thinking that way often attempt various ways in order to find a partner. As if having one will alleviate all their problems.
Unfortunately, things don’t work that way. The reasons are many:ARTArticleHelp! My friend is in an abusive relationship!This is very common, so we should all understand what we are dealing with here. This is virus that once you have been exposed, it takes over your body and effects you to the point of near death. We should all think of this like the plague. It can happen to anyone if you get close enough.ARTArticleHer Gay FriendOk Dr., here is the background for this question:
-She and I are both in our early 20s.rn-We went to high school together.rn-We didn’t know each other well in high school, but were acquaintances with mutual friends.rn-I started talking to her about two months ago on a whim.rn-She lives far away now but makes frequent trips back here.rn-Keep in mind I have not seen her in person for 3 years
-I am NOT LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP, JUST a quick thing.rn-She came back once recently and we didn’t meet up, but she is coming back next month.ARTArticleHow The UK Government Is Dealing With Self HarmThere are many sectors in society which can help manage the prevention of self harm, these include; medical and health, media, education, support foundations and so on. This is why it is vital for the government to bring awareness to helping those who self harm through these sectors and more. By looking into the progress these sectors are making with self harm awareness we can determine where more attention is needed and what is working so far.ARTArticleHow to Change from Being Single & Alone to Having a Satisfying Intimate RelationshipIntroduction
If you are without a relationship for a long time now, you might consider yourself “a loneliness expert”. Indeed, such an option is always available. But before you decide to adapt such an “expertise” you can choose another option: to look inwards, find out things about yourself you might not have known until now, make the necessary changes which will enable you, with your renewed motivation, persistency and dedication, to “go out there” and eventually find a partner with whom to develop a successful relationship.
**ARTArticleHow to Change Your Love Life This Valentine's DayIf you're single and looking for love, Valentine's Day can be one of the most FEARED days of the year. While everyone else is having candle lit dinners, there you sit watching a sitcom or cruising a dating site. Being single on a day that is dedicated to romance can be more than a little bit depressing, but you shouldn't assume that every Valentines Day will find you single; especially when there are things that you can do to improve your prospects. In many cases, people remain single not because they're undesirable, but because they persist in poor behaviors that make them seem unattractive.ARTArticleHow to Empower Yourself to Find a Suitable Partner with Whom to Develop a Successful Intimate RelationshipWhen you see a couple holding hands, does it make you feel unhappy?
At times, whether you are single or in an unsatisfying relationship, you feel unhappy when you see others who seem happy in their relationships. You see couples holding hands, even walk embraced, and this makes you think you are the only one in the world who is not happy, who does not have a good intimacy or who is alone.ARTArticleHow to Finally Succeed with Intimacy: Make Sure You Change What Needs a Change Before You Begin a New RelationshipAs long as you don’t change whatever it is that you need to change regarding your attitudes about relationships and/or your behaviors with your partners, you will probably end up with similar problems with new partners. The reason being – you always bring yourself into the new relationship. This might sound odd, but the fact is, that you always carry yourself into the new relationship, don’t you?ARTArticleHow to heal from an abusive relationship.Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn how you can start the healing process to become a better you! Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn now how you can start the healing process to become a better you!ARTArticleHow to Love a Man4 Steps to Loving a Man
Were you taught how to love a man or did you just figure it out on your own? If you’re anything like me, you weren’t officially told how to love a man. You either modeled what you saw your mother do or you mimicked what you say on TV.
The key to having a successful relationship is knowing how to love a man. The truth is that every man is different however; there is a foundation that you can begin with.ARTArticleHow To Make Online Dating Work For YouOnline dating... it's a love hate relationship isn't it? I'm sure you've heard of all the horror stories about online dating... girls being cheated, men spamming your inboxes and men who just wants to have fun... and I don't blame you for freaking out after hearing so many horror stories.ARTArticleHow to Make This Christmas More Fun and Less StressfulChristmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our families. However, this can all change.
To enjoy a merry time and reduce holiday stress, the trick is to prioritize and organize what is truly important.ARTArticleHow to Play With Your Child Without Getting BoredDo you cringe when your child asks you to play "Choo Choo train" or Barbies with them? It's the hidden secret that moms are only now speaking about. Moms are finally being honest about the fact that they don't like playing most of the games their children want them to play and that they actually feel resentful at times that they are being "forced" to play something they don't enjoy. Along with this feeling comes, you guessed it...guilt.ARTArticleHow to Prepare for a Stress-Free Parenting YearIf I asked you what words come to mind when you think of your home, what would you say? Would you tell me that it brings you peace every time you walk in the front door? Would you say that the items in your home inspire you and bring you joy every time you look at them? Would you describe your household as organized and calm? A peaceful, calm household that is organized and filled with happiness and laughter is the type of home anyone would love to say they own. It is also the best type of home in which to raise a family. So, how do we ensure that we can describe our homes this way?ARTArticleHow to start to heal from an abusive relationship.Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn how you can start the healing process to become a better you! Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Many people never truly heal, and thus stay a victim for the rest of their life. Learn now how you can start the healing process to become a better you!ARTArticleHow to Take Christmas to a Whole New LevelOur children love certain toys or brands and they make their lists for sure, however, I suggest that we parents do something a little extra special at Christmas.
Christmas is such an exciting time. Family and friends gather together to laugh, eat great food and share gifts with each other. What could be better? There is one way parents can make Christmas even better and that is by giving their children a present that is a tradition.ARTArticleIf Conflict Is Ruining Your Marriage, Try This SolutionDid you marry to love, honor, and cherish your partner? Is conflict ruining your vows? If so, look inside for a powerful yet simple solution.
Of course, you want a successful marriage. You want your partner to love, honor, and cherish you. You promised the same to your partner. What happened?
When two people marry, conflict will occur. That’s normal. How that conflict is solved holds the key to your happiness.ARTArticleIf You Are Single and Dating Looking for a Satisfying Intimate Relationship, You Should Learn the Healing Power of Self-ReflectionIf you are among those who dream about finding “the one and only”; “the perfect match”; “the knight on the white horse” - you probably have developed a host of fantasies and hopes about how this person will look like; will be like; will behave like, love and treat you. And you probably have imagined, time and again, how your first meeting with this person will look like; will be like: the first kiss; the first eye contact; the first sentence each one of you will utter. And the first – and certain – “connection” the two of you will feel towards one another.ARTArticleIf You Wish to Succeed Having a Satisfying Intimate Relationship with Another, You First Need to Develop a Relationship with YOURSELFIf you have been trying for quite some time now to develop an intimate relationship but are not successful, in most likelihood you keep trying, keep dating others, hoping and praying that one day, eventually, you will succeed.
But would you? Is there truly a reason to believe that if you haven’t been successful until now you will succeed, somehow, in the near future?
It is very likely that as you continue dating others you will keep behaving in exactly the same ways you have until now; and if you have been failing until now, is there any reason to believe that “suddenly” you will succeed?rARTArticleIlluminating Unconditional LoveTo help us come to a better understanding and practical realization of unconditional love in our everyday life, let’s reflect on both words unconditional and love. Most of us believe we understand or at least acknowledge what we think love is. Yet when we add the unconditional aspect to love, it takes on a new connotation and dimension. This combination of words forces us to dig deeper and search out the true meaning for ourselves in each moment. Nothing in life is black and white anymore when unconditional love is applied.ARTArticleInfidelity: Rebuilding Your Marriage After Your Spouse CheatsLet's face it, infidelity causes deep personal pain, but your spouse's affair doesn't have to mean the end of your marriage.
In fact, I hope the informatio
I share with you here will help you save your marriage and help you rebuild the trust you need to fully recover from this painful experience.
While there are a lot issues that create problems in marriage nothing is more devastating than infidelity. Money problems,communication issues and arguments will put stress on a relationship, but an affair shakes the foundation of any marriage.ARTArticleInternet Complaints Against Mental Health ProfessionalsWorking with parents whose marriages are on the cusp of failure or already separated parents fighting it out over the care of their children is a challenging proposition for the mental health professional.
Whether acting in the role of couple therapist, mediator, assessor, arbitrator or parenting coordinator, there is a sub-group of persons for whom none of these services provide relief.ARTArticleJuggling Family LifeWith the demands of everyday life, raising children can be a circus. What is the antidote to the stress that parents feel these days?
There are three areas that need to be looked at in order for parents to feel less stressed and for families to be close, connected and totally content. They are: Discipline, Family Time and time alone for each parent, which I call "You" Time.ARTArticleKeeping Him Satisfied and InterestedDear Dr. Neder:
I just recently became involved with a fellow six years my senior. He is everything I have ever dreamt of; there is just one problem….Me!
I have always avoided the relationship scene because, frankly, I have no idea how to handle a relationship. I didn’t actually date until I was 18 and didn’t have intercourse until my third semester of college. I was sheltered most of my life so school and family was all I really knew. He and I met online and decided to become “partners” for a while.ARTArticleListen to Your Love With Your Ears Closed, and You Will Finally Hear What They Are Saying.I have learned many things in my life. Most of what I learned was through trial and error. Mainly through error is when I grew the most. I believe the relationships I had in the past were to prepare me and make me ready to be the right partner for the one I was to be with. While I wish I had found her many years before, I obviously was not ready until the moment she came into my life. One of the lessons I had to learn was how to listen to my partner and really hear what she was saying.ARTArticleLose Weight, Change Your LifeINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS
BY JAN DENISE
RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Lose Weight, Change Your Life
Last week I asked: How would your life change if you were to lose weight and satisfy the hunger that food can't?
To help answer the question, I also posed it to Keith Ahrens, the man I introduced last week, who lost 200 pounds, became a fitness trainer and wrote his memoir "Outrunning My Shadow."
"I wish I had a video camera when I see someone I haven't seen in a few years," says Ahrens.