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ARTArticleWedding Flowers: Determining What You NeedNo wedding would be complete without an abundance of flowers, in fact it is probably a given that there will be flowers at your wedding in some form or another. But when you list flowers down in your wedding planning are you aware of how many you will need and what you will need them for? At first you will probably think about arrangements for the reception, your bouquet and buttonholes.ARTArticleWhat are the Objectives of a Total Program of Sex Addiction Treatment?Fifteen years ago, people didn’t even know there was such a thing as sex addiction, never mind how to get help for it. With Patrick Carnes’ groundbreaking book Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sex Addiction, people who suffer from self-destructive sexual acts had hope of knowing what ailed them. Since then, the disorder has received tremendous attention from the media and a whole new group of therapists trained to treat sex addiction.ARTArticleWhat Are You Doing to Your Child?INSIDE RELATIONSHIPS WEEKLY COLUMN RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 What Are You Doing to Your Child? When you hold a newbo baby, you sense something God-like … I dare say, even if you're an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect! It's important to hold that thought because incessant crying can get old, questions can grow monotonous, and running after a toddler can be a full-time job. That's not really the problem, though; the problem is that you already have a full-time job.ARTArticleWhat if the Recession is Good for Us? I See the Positive in these Changing Times. Can You?Are you stuck in the rut most Americans are in these days? You don’t have to be! Read on... So it’s your choice whether or not you see and react to the current economic climate, or what the media and government calls “the recession,” in a negative way, or a positive way. I have learned to turn any situation or environment into an opportunity for happiness, new learning and joy. Is this something that would be helpful to you right now? Are you hooked into the gloom and doom and negative outlook the media shouts at you through your TV and radio?ARTArticleWhat is Addiction?To be at risk for addiction, two psychological conditions seem to exist during childhood. First, the child has become over- reliant on sources of comfort outside of himself to provide a feeling of being soothed, safe and secure. Second, the child had difficulty making a healthy separation from the primary parent, with later conce s that closeness and intimacy can be dangerous.r ARTArticleWhat is Sex Addiction, Anyway?Addiction to sexual behavior is a complex disorder that incorporates many aspects of your personality, bio-chemistry, socio-cultural environment, family-of-origin issues, thinking/feeling processes, self-esteem, and quality of relations with others. I see sex addiction as a prism; depending on the angle you hold it up to, it can look completely different.ARTArticleWhat Makes Asian Women the Best in the World?It’s interesting to see how many people look for Asian women when it comes to finding dates. There are a number of reasons why so many men are willing to go along with these women when it comes to not only setting up relationships but for considering marriage in the future just as well.ARTArticleWhat to Do if Girls Just Don’t Like MeThere can be many times where a man might think that he is attractive to women in many ways. However, there are also times where a man's efforts can fail substantially. If you've ever asked "what should I do if girls just don't like me" then you need to take a look at a few important points. These mostly relate to how you are handling yourself and how you are projecting yourself to other women that you might be interested in.ARTArticleWhat to Do if Guys Don’t Like YouIf you are a woman who is having a hard time with trying to find men then the odds are very good you might be doing something that is clearly turning them off from you. You have to think about the reasons why guys might not like you. This is needed so you might have a better chance with actually improving yourself so guys will be more interested in you after a while.ARTArticleWhat You Bring to the TableDuring the very first or second date with a new woman, I like to ask a simple question: “What do you bring to the table?” I love that question! I also love hearing it from someone I just met. Some people take offense to it assuming I should “just know” and “how dare I not know!” That’s ridiculous as you’ll soon learn. The problem comes down to a fundamental issue in dating held over from when your grandparents started dating. Let me explain: Dating in the Time of Polio and Smallpox ARTArticleWhat's the "Hook" in Sex Addiction?A sex addiction is a habitual response and a source of sexual gratification or emotional security. It is a way of coping with internal feelings and exte al pressures that provides the Addict” as “Not You”">addict with predictable and consistent immediate gratification, but that has concomitant costs. Eventually these costs may outweigh the subjective benefits the addiction offers. Nevertheless, people continue in their addiction as long as they believe it continues to do something for them.ARTArticleWho Are Sex Addicts and What are They Looking to Find in Sex?Who are sex addicts and what are they hoping to find through their compulsive sexual behavior? Sex addicts are people who, afraid of real, intimate relationships, repeatedly and compulsively try to connect with others through highly impersonal, non intimate behaviors: masturbation, empty affairs, frequent visits to prostitutes, voyeurism, and the like.ARTArticleWho Is A Sex Addict?A sex addict is a person who misuse sex as means of coping with unwanted feelings and life stressors.ARTArticleWhy are More Single Women Seeking Men Online?The world of online dating has become very popular to the point where more single ladies are looking for men than what people saw years ago. Whether or not online dating is going to complete take the place of physical dating in the future is unknown but it is clear that many single women looking for men are going online for doing so. There are several reasons why all these women are doing so.ARTArticleWhy Are You Still Single In Spite of Being Connected with Many Others Via Social Media?Many singles find dating too difficult at times. Indeed, singles are “connected” with many others via social networks, but still find it difficult to find a suitable partner, develop and maintain a satisfying intimate relationship. Convincing themselves that they are just too busy to look, search and find a partner – rather than attempting to understand what it is that hinders their attempts! – many of them resort to hiring personal coaches, advisors or dating experts, hoping that these professionals will match them with the “right” person.ARTArticleWhy Do Christian Singles Find Dates at Christian Dating Sites?The number of Christian dating sites has increased over the years. Many people of the faith go to these places to find Christian single men and women alike. The reasons why these singles go to these faith-based dating sites instead of many other places are important to think about.ARTArticleWhy Do Men/Women Cheat? And How Do We Create a Healthy Relationship Where Both People Stay Motivated Towards Monogamy?I wrote this issue’s tips because of the hot stories/sex scandals in the news lately. These are the biggest questions I am being asked to answer in my media interviews lately. So I thought I would share my research and then my tips with you so you too can have healthier happier relationships NOW!ARTArticleWhy Do Some Parents Establish a Self-Control Contract for Teens?Are you unsure why parents might establish a self-control contract for teens? Or maybe you’re wondering whether you need to implement one for your teen, or even for your child? Self-control contracts are a great way to encourage your child to take control of their behavior, to pause, and to manage it properly. Children aren’t born magically able to manage their behavior and feelings, they must learn the tools and skills they need to do so over the course of their lives.ARTArticleWhy Do You Fall Time & Again for Prospective Partners whom You Should Have Never Dated?You might have heard the following from your friend: “Have I known it ahead of time, I wouldn’t even begun going out with him” . The question is: was it possible for her to know it ahead of time? And the answer is: it depends. It depends on signs and hints she might have noticed. On her intuition. And on her prior experiences. The problem is that there are those who never learn. Neither from mistakes nor from experiences.ARTArticleWhy Do You Need an Allowance Contract for Your Teen?An allowance contract for your teens is not just about the pocket money you (parent) provide to them, it goes beyond that helping you to teach, train and turn your teens to capable financial planners.ARTArticleWhy Is It Important for You to Understand Your Reasoning about Partners and Relationships?As friends of yours share their thoughts, feelings, fears and needs with you, keep in mind that it is impossible to truly understand what motivates people to behave, feel and think the way they do. The same might hold true to you: you yourself think, feel and behave with your partners and in your relationships according to your own interpretations of whatever situation you find yourself in. As you understand your reasoning for whatever situation you find yourself in, the more empowered you become to develop a successful intimate relationship.ARTArticleWhy Korean Women Make the Best WivesThere has been a recent upsurge of Western men using online dating sites to find their woman of their dreams, but not an American woman--a Asian woman. Yes, the many stories are true about men in the United States choosing their brides from Asian countries, particularly Korea. Is there something wrong with American women? Not necessarily, however, Korean dating ladies have many different values that appeal more to men in today's society. These values are something that have been lost along the way with some women in the United States. 1. Respect for Their Husband ARTArticleWhy Men Need Women and Reasons to Not Stay SingleSome men like to believe that they can get by in life without having to get married. The truth is that it is a real necessity for a man to get married at some point in his life. The reasons for why a man should understand this are too important for him to ignore.ARTArticleWhy Men Need Women and Why Not to Stay SingleMen should take a look at women for themselves if they are single. The problem with many processes involving men looking for women is that they often fail due to men thinking that they can simply get by as single people. However, the truth is that men need women to have to get married at some time. There are many reasons as to why men need women above anything else in their lives.ARTArticleWhy/How Am I in This Situation?There are many changes happening in our world lately. This can seem challenging and bring about fear and negative thoughts and actions for many people. Reacting to changing situations around us is common and normal for most of us during these times, however it is not always productive in the long-term to stay in constant negativity and fear if you want to move forward and be more successful. In this article I am going to show you why you may be in the situation you are in, and how you can change it instantly by changing these 3 things...ARTArticleWomen and HPVBeing a women in todays society has it's advantages and disadvantages. Women can be a lot more open about their sexuality then years ago, which is a good thing, so disscusing sexual issues such as STDs is more common and showsus just how bad it has gotten.ARTArticleYoung Prisoners Battle With Self Harm And Self InjuryIn 2009 Rob Allen published an article on the Guardian website called Prison is no place for children. That statement still rings true today. He continues to say that "The prison inspectorate's disturbing report of the culture of violence and fear in Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution (YOI) prompts serious questions about whether prisons should continue to accommodate children under 18."ARTArticle"You Only Ever Work for Yourself"The following is a re-ordered compilation of a few thoughts that randomly came to me while running this morning, listening to the great Zig Ziglar on my IPod. You'll find that it is more intended to parents who have teenagers and who want them to regain their motivation, but, in the process, I think there is something for everybody.ARTArticle*** Dating Anxiety? Four Steps to Getting Off the CouchYou'll do anything other than looking for a partner online -- watch TV reruns, clean the bathroom, complain about your dating troubles, or even call your mother. You freeze up and question yourself repeatedly when it's time to meet someone for coffee, make the next call, date, or move on to the first kiss. Sound familiar? It's all too common, whether you're new to dating or a seasoned but burnt-out veteran. When you find it hard or even impossible to date, even though you're lonely and hungry for a romantic connection, you have dating anxiety or what I call Dating Dawdlitis (DD).ARTArticle*** Eight Steps to Finding Love in 2010New Year's Eve has come and gone and with it another Party with no one you really wanted to kiss at midnight. No love to share it all with. Looking forward to that again? Well, you can change your love life by following a whole new dating plan for this coming year. You can make a resolution right now, right here as you read this article to find new love. At this moment your chances of meeting the love of your life could be better than ever! The average marriage now lasts under seven years and this means new singles are coming on the scene all the time.

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