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ARTArticle3 Tips For Dealing With A Broken HeartDealing with a broken heart is seriously hard to deal with. I trust that these three tips can help your journey mending broken heart.
Breaking up with someone, especially unexpectedly, is very hard to deal with. A broken heart is one of the hardest things for anyone to deal with. It's the sort of pain that never seems to go away.ARTArticle7 Tips for Successful Internet DatingOnline dating services can be the answer to your search for love. The idea of having any number of potential dates ready for romance at the click of your mouse can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. That’s the unique process of online dating. A photo and personality profile is the only tools that help you decide whether you want to meet someone or not. But there are some important things to consider before logging on. Here are seven tips to help you in your search.ARTArticleA paradigm shiftParents all over the world, especially mothers, are now opening up their hearts and they see...
They see that people need to raise their children differently, in a conscious way, instead of repeating inherited patterns from their own parents.
They want to give their children a higher frequency of LOVE than has ever been on the earth before. The children will "lead the way home." The mother`s gift is their abundant hearts, and they are leading the way in this new awakening.ARTArticleAdult Bullies“All cruelty springs from weakness” (Seneca, 4BC-AD65)
There are those who say that bullying is behind all forms of violence, conflict, persecution, abuse, harassment, discrimination and prejudice.ARTArticleAm I Worth It?This question came up for me yesterday when I decided to make myself a healthy lunch. As I was assembling the ingredients that included, lettuce and basil from my deck garden, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrots, snap peas, walnuts and boiled shrimp dressed with a lovely olive oil that I bought out of a keg in a local specialty store, and champagne vinegar from Trader Joe's it occurred to me how much work this was. It literally took 40 minutes to wash, dry, prep, and clean up after myself. That seemed like an extraordinary amount of time to make little ole' me lunch.rARTArticleBattling Parents -- Not Divorce -- Most Damages the Children!It's a controversy that just won't quit. Is it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Well, answers are finally coming in!
A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. That’s because she refutes common misconceptions about divorce and addresses the real issues of concern.ARTArticleBetter Emotional Intimacy - 50 Ways to Love Your LoverIn 1975 Paul Simon released his hit song "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover." I recently looked up the lyrics and discovered something I'd failed to notice in 1975 when I was hummin' along. The song is about a woman giving a man advice on how to extricate himself from his current relationship. The song ends with said woman kissing him and suggesting that they sleep on it, a suggestion which leads him to conclude that she's probably right-there must be 50 ways to leave your lover. Hmmmm . . .ARTArticleBridal Bouquets for your LDS Temple Wedding (Sealing) and your LDS Wedding ReceptionBridal Bouquets for your LDS Temple Wedding(Temple Sealing & your Wedding ReceptionARTArticleBuying a Wedding Gown on a Budget: Saving Money on a Modest Wedding Dress (even LDS Wedding Gowns)Buying a Wedding Gown on a Budget: Saving Money on Modest Wedding Dressesrn (Especially LDS Wedding Gowns)
Chances are that shortly after you were engaged, you envisioned yourself in your wedding dress and couldn’t wait to start shopping for one. But once you saw the price tags of even the most basic dress, you were probably a little shell-shocked. Lessen the impact of your dress on your wedding budget by using these simple tips for choosing an inexpensive wedding dress.
Shop Around for Mormon Wedding Dress or LDS Wedding GownsARTArticleChallenging Stereotypical SexualityOne thing I hear often from clients is that they are afraid to communicate their particular fetish, fantasy, or desire to their significant other. In a perfect world, partners would hold for each other a space of unconditional love within which the couple could explore together like children in the playground of their mutual imaginations. Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sex-negative conditioning in the way most of us have been raised, we don't know how to do this for each other.ARTArticleChoosing a Wedding Photographer for LDS Weddings and for LDS Wedding ReceptionsChoosing a Wedding Photographer for Your LDS Wedding & Wedding ReceptionARTArticleChristian Marriage Revealed1. The Christian marriage is revealed in the creation of man– In the second chapter of the Bible we find God’s purpose regarding the marriage union. In Genesis 2:7 we read, “The LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.”
The term “breath of life” in the Hebrew is actually translated the “breath of lives.” When God breathed life into Adam He also imparted the essence of Eve’s life as well.
2.ARTArticleCreating Emotionally Safe Relationships1. Safe relationships involve suspending judgment – I can’t begin to recount the times I’ve jumped to conclusions regarding my judgment of someone’s motives. Even though “what” someone has done is clear, “why” they did it is rarely as obvious. It takes time and patience to discover what is in someone’s heart and what motive was behind their behavior. 2. Safe relationships involve celebrating differences - The difference between you and others is a reason for celebration.ARTArticleDivorced Dads and Step-Dads: Keeping it all in PerspectiveBeing a divorced Dad can be one of the most frustrating experiences any parent will ever face. For many it seems like a can’t-win situation. You find that you’re constantly trying to prove yourself – to your ex, to the children, and often to a Step-Dad who has moved into the picture.ARTArticleDo Women Have An Agenda?Oh, yes they do! Now, let’s see how this works. I understand that it is a generalization, but we are generally either men or women, so this would apply to all of us to a larger or smaller degree whether we are aware of it or not.
Everyone knows what a man’s agenda is, at least at the beginning of a “romantic” relationship. It’s sex, loud and clear. We men of course will not admit it out loud, but that’s what we dream of when we encounter a woman we “like”. Women know that as well and they use it, consciously or not, to attract men.ARTArticleEmotional Intimacy Starts With TouchingTouch is essential to intimacy. Okay, I know you think I've just stated the obvious but I'm not talking about that kind of intimacy. I'm talking about emotional intimacy and the hand holding, arms around the waist, bear hugging, back rubbing, cheek kissing, fist bumping, high fiving, shoulder rubbing, bottom patting, kind of touching that makes you feel warm and good inside (and can lead to that kind of intimacy). It's a fact: humans are tactile beings. We thrive on touch. Without it we whither and, no kidding, can actually lose our minds.ARTArticleFacing Adversity Head On!We think we're one type of person. Until . . .
*Someone makes us angry.
*Does something we don't like.
*Run into problems.
*Things don't work out the way we expect them to.
Then who do we become? A stranger even to ourselves. We close our hearts. We withdraw. We yell. We complain.
Adversity has a way of bringing us out, of confronting us—the us that hides in there when everything is peachy keen.
Adversity is what tempts us to come out and reveal that hidden part of ourselves. The self that shies away from people for fear of looking bad.ARTArticleFind Modest Dresses for the Mother of the Bride or GroomFinding Modest Dresses for the Mother of the Bride or Groom
Wedding plans naturally revolve around the couple to be married – the wedding dress, the reception hall, and the bride’s bouquet – but the dresses for the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom have to be planned carefully, too. How do you choose an appropriate dress for your daughter or son’s wedding?
Colors for Mother of the Bride DressesARTArticleFreedom & Commitment in Relationship: Either / Or?When my wife and I work with people about relationships, one of the most frequent conce
s is freedom. Or rather, the fear of losing freedom inside of the relationship. This shows up for singles wanting a committed relationship, but unable get past the fear that it will be the end of freedom. It shows up for men who have a very strong innate need for freedom, and it shows up for women who feel their freedom disappear beneath diapers, jobs, cleaning, cooking - and her husband still wants to have sex!ARTArticleGetting Off Track? Five Tips on How to Lead a Stress-Free LifeI read an interesting blog today by the author of Little Things Matter. Each day, a post is written about the daily rituals we do to help or hinder our personal development. Funny thing is, so many thing that Todd Smith writes about seems so obvious, yet we neglect to do this little things day in and day out.
He emphasizes the need to listen, eat right, sleep well, set goals, find time for fun, etc, all issues that I have ranted about in Blogland a time or two.ARTArticleHelping Children Limit DistractionsAs parents we often multitask. We try to help with homework between stirring the sizzling dinner, doing laundry and answering the phone. With all the demands we have on our time, we don´t always seem to have a choice.ARTArticleHelping Your Children Find Their Way Through FearFor purposes of this article, let us posit that there are only two states of mind – secure states of mind and insecure states of mind. Each has their own unique and opposing characteristics. In secure states of mind we feel optimistic, hopeful, relaxed, open, generous, and safe. In insecure states of mind we experience just the opposite - we feel pessimistic, hopeless, tense, constricted, stingy, and endangered.ARTArticleHoneymoon Sex, Are You Kidding Me?!I know, I know. Everyone expects to have sex on their honeymoon, right?! That's what you hear your whole life. Sex on your wedding night - to finally consummate the relationship, then sex, sex, sex and more sex throughout the entire honeymoon. After all, this is the person you've been saving yourself for all this time!ARTArticleHow and when to do a Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of your perfect LDS Wedding DayHow and when to do a Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of your LDS Wedding Day
Since exchanging rings isn’t part of the LDS Temple Sealing, Latter-day Saint couples have two options. Either they can exchange rings at the conclusion of the sealing after they have stepped away from the altar, or they can exchange them at a separate ring ceremony during the wedding reception. Keep reading to learn why a ring ceremony may be right for you, get current guidelines from general authorities, and get ideas for a sample program for a Mormon Ring Ceremony on WeddingLDS.com.ARTArticleHow LDS Brides & LDS Grooms can elegantly do a LDS Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of LDS Weddings & ReceptionsHow LDS Brides and LDS Groom can elegantly do a LDS Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of LDS Weddings and Receptions (by the LDS rules but with both grace and style )
How and when to do a Wedding Ring Ceremony as part of your LDS Wedding DayARTArticleHow Many Universe Laws Are There?Many of us live life thinking that we control our life's outcomes, and that all that occurs to us in life is an outcome of decisions we've made. Lots of people think of themselves as 'co-creators, while the rest out there wouldn't want to rather take responsibility for the choices they've made be for their actions and prefer to fault anyone else for their life result.ARTArticleHow to be Happy in Marriage1. Don’t look to others to make you happy – The first step in discovering how to be happy in marriage is recognizing the true source of happiness. In most relationships we are initially attracted to another person because they make us feel good about ourselves. Yet, if the marriage is to grow we must realize that it is unfair to make our mate the primary source of our happiness.ARTArticleHow to Create A Successful RelationshipOur success in the work world is determined not only by how great we feel about ourselves, but by how uplifted, nourished and loved we feel in our intimate relationships. There is nothing that wreaks more havoc with our mood and productivity than discord with a loved-one, nothing more devastating than a messy divorce.
Do you want to feel the magic of being in love again? Do you want to feel expanded, alive, passionate, fully expressed and surrendered in your relationship? Would you like to feel good about who you are as a spouse or partner?ARTArticleHow to Find Modest Wedding Dresses - Part Three of Three (Especially LDS Wedding Gowns)When Choosing from the selection of Modest Wedding Dresses
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Brides shouldn’t go into a bridal wear retailer unprepared. Have you heard stories of someone who went to a car dealership “just to browse” and ended up walking away having bought a car? Scoff if you want, but unless you know what you want and you’re prepared, the same thing might end up happening to you.ARTArticleHow to find Modest Wedding Dresses - Part Two of Three (especially LDS Wedding Gowns)How to Find Modest Wedding Dresses - Part Two of Three
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Modest Wedding Dresses - Their Shapes and Styles
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Modest Weddings can be beautiful and classy:
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