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ARTArticleMake a Plan to Combat LonelinessFeeling lonely is painful. Often people who feel lonely exacerbate the situation by blaming themselves. Why am I lonely? Because other people don’t like me. Why don’t they like me? Because I’m a loser. It’s not hard to imagine how this internal conversation can go downhill very quickly and make you completely miserable.ARTArticleMarriage Is NOT Hard WorkMarriage. It's hard work. Bologna. If my beloved had said, "You know, honey, being married to me is going to require hard work," I would have cut and run. My idea of a great marriage is not tantamount to labor camp. Yet we hear over and again, "Marriage is hard work." It's not. What's hard work is: * Being right. Just as you can't have left without right, up without down, cold without hot, or light without dark, you can't be right without someone else being wrong. While there are things that, based on empirical evidence, are objectively right, your opinion is not one of them.ARTArticleMarriage Survival Guide – Get Husband Back and Save the MarriageBeyond the professional intervention by marriage counselors, there are other things that you must do to get husband back before things get out of hand. But you must always remember that for your marriage to survive, both you and your husband must have an open mind and work towards a common objective. Before you even make the attempt to get husband back, it is important that you learn and understand the following critical principles about healthy relationships. 1. There is no such thing as marriage made in heave Marriage is not a bed of roses.ARTArticleMarriage Tips<u>1. Spend time together</u> – One of the marriage tips I want to initially suggest requires the importance of spending time together. Even though this point seems too obvious to mention, it is still surprising how this simple truth can get away from us. Recently Reader’s Digest reported about 1001 couples who were surveyed regarding the elements they value the most in marriage. The statistics were interesting with the importance of laughter being 52%, compatibility 30%, quality sex 13% and frequency of sex just 9%.ARTArticleMeditation FundamentalsMost of us are so busy that the thought of sitting still for 20 minutes or even 5 minutes a day is beyond us. We know meditation is probably good for us, but rewards seem fuzzy and methodology even fuzzier. What, exactly, is meditation? And do you have to be religious? Meditation is often associated with Buddhism, which makes it seem even more cloaked in mystery for those of us who aren’t Buddhist. And just how do you go about it?ARTArticleMeditation TransformationMeditation Transformation – What’s Stopping You? If you could change your brain for the better, would you? If you could increase your working memory and enhance your decision-making ability by meditating, would you give it a try? What if you could also: Slow down the natural decline of your brain as you age. Better regulate your emotions. Measurably reduce stress. Gain perspective and alleviate symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, pain and insomnia. Increase your empathy and compassion. Enhance your ability to concentrate.r ARTArticleMILF Dating Statistics about Young Dating Old and Vice VersaInterest of young men for old women and young women for old men are increasing these days not only for dating with each other but for adopting them as their partner for the whole life. The concept of MILF dating or cougar dating became popular after the popularity of some of the successful TV shows like Desperate Housewives, Sex in the City and Weeds etc. Sexual relationship between the men and women from different age groups is the basic concept of the cougar or MILF dating. They get involved in this type of relationship due to various advantages given here under for your consideration.ARTArticleMindfulness for Busy PeopleElizabeth knew that something was wrong at work. She was being interrupted during discussions, ignored in conversations, and excluded from meetings. She didn’t have a clue what it was about, but the stress of not knowing was undermining her confidence. Elizabeth felt confused, disoriented, and afraid for her job. She called me because, not surprisingly, she couldn’t sleep. And she wanted advice. Should she work every weekend to really impress her boss with her dedication? Meet with her boss and demand an explanation? Resign? Work from home? Hire an atto ey?ARTArticleMistakes Even Smart Couples MakeThere are different kinds of intelligence. You and your partner may have been good at schoolwork; you may even have an advanced degree or two. That doesn’t mean your intelligence extends to relationships—emotional intelligence. Often being smart in relationships depends on the home you grew up in and how your parents handled their relationship. It’s not always a blueprint for success in your relationship.ARTArticleMost Common Reasons Why Relationships FailThere is no better feeling than loving and being loved, and nobody can argue that. Sooner or later, most of us want to find that perfect person who is not only going to keep us warm at night, but who will be a constant part of all our plans and goals. Nonetheless, many relationships and marriages fail these days, and the reasons why this happens are many. Here is an insight into some of the most common reasons why relationships fail these days: - Lack Of Commitment ARTArticleMoving from an Online Acquaintance to a Serious RelationshipMeeting people online can be exciting, scary and even thrilling, especially when a virtual stranger is attracted to you and sends a personal email. Ongoing email exchanges and online chats may help bring you closer to each other but are far from the reality of what it takes to establish a serious, long-term relationship. To make the transition from ‘just online friends’ to ‘serious romance’ requires patience and time. Move too fast and you may come across as desperate, too slow and you may seem indifferent.ARTArticleMustering Courage to Seek TherapySometimes the people who need therapy the most are the very people who find it hardest to seek help. They’re afraid they’re wasting the therapist’s time. They’re afraid they’re wasting their own or their loved one’s money. They’re afraid of exposing their deepest selves—and of trying and failing. No one likes change, even if it’s possible it will be a good change. Investing your time, money and emotional energy takes a leap of faith. And courage. So how do you muster the courage to seek the therapy you need? Take Baby Steps.ARTArticleMy Children Are Driving Me CrazyDo you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing. Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father? Do you know that studies show that children and teens only want one thing, and that is for you to be a part of their life. We drag our children around with us in our life, but why not stop and join their life once in a while. Children are more likely to succeed if you follow these 5 simple steps: 1.ARTArticleNew Year’s Resolutions for You and Your PartnerA happy relationship takes a little thought. I hesitate to quote the cliché that you have to work at your relationship—it sounds so onerous. And it’s really not work to make an effort—it’s an investment of time and energy to make your relationship as great as it can be. Here are a few resolutions you might want to try:ARTArticleParent/Child Communication – even more vital Post-DivorceIt’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is staying in good communication with your children. Obviously all parents struggle with communication issues as their children grow, but children who have had their lives dramatically altered by separation or divorce need even more attention – and diligent observation by their parents. Children tend not to tell you when they are angry, resentful, confused, hurt or depressed.ARTArticlePARENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS Aka: Growing Up With CrazyHow would you know if you were the only sane person in an insane asylum? Now imagine yourself as a child with no prior knowledge of what is sane or normal. How would a child know if they were a sane person in a family with disturbed parents?ARTArticleQuotes to Help You Live Life to the FullestAdmit it. It’s easier to slog along in life without great spikes of joy or great valleys of sorrow. It’s easier to follow the path of least resistance. But are you merely existing? Do you feel you could do more with your life? If so, it’s time to jolt out of your comfort zone. Here are a few quotes that will help you do it. “We must do that which we think we cannot.” – Eleanor Roosevelt ARTArticleReducing the Risk of 16 Different Types of Cancer with Vitamin DRegardless of the subject being discussed across the world these days there are always differences in opinions. What may reduce cancer risk is always debatable, but let’s look at what a few studies can show us and allow a little sun light to eliminate a relatively dark path. Researchers from the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Califo ia, San Diego found that by naturally stimulating the production of vitami D in the skin significantly reduces the risk of 16 different types of cancer.ARTArticleRelationship Advice for Kinky CouplesIn your relationship you may wish to become kinky. In such a case you need to select activities where you will all enjoy in our relationship. This will require you to discuss with your partner and come to a conclusion. After you decide to become kinky there are many things that you will introduce to your relationship. After you have decided to participate in certain kinky activities, you will end up making your relationship very lively. Here are some kinky adventures that you can have in your relationship: Swinging lifestyle ARTArticleRemembering Ginnie: Life Lessons from A LadyToday was a bittersweet day for me. I attended the funeral of my 99 year-old former grandmother in law. It was a day of reflection, sadness, soul searching but most of all remembrance. The strange thing about funerals, is that there is no code of conduct to follow. Coming from a divorce, I wanted to be politically correct (whatever that means) yet I wanted to be true to my heart as well. Unfortunately, some of the time the two of those actions can collide. All I knew was that I adored this women and for over 15 years of my life, she was like a grandmother to me.ARTArticleRiding Out Relationship CyclesFashion goes in cycles. Palazzo pants, then skinny legs. Mini skirts, then below-the-knee. The economy goes in cycles, too—boom, bust and boom again. So why not relationships?ARTArticleRitualized Sexual AbuseThere is ritual sexual abuse and there is ritualized sexual abuse.ARTArticleSaving Your MarriageBy Michael Fehlauer 1. Identify the core issues – The first step in saving your marriage is to make the distinction between the symptoms and the core issues. Only after the core issues are identified can you take the first step in repairing the relationship. There is a verse in the bible that says,“When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Your marriage will never be stronger than the foundation it’s built on. There are things in the course of your marriage that can chip away at the foundation of your relationship.ARTArticleSIBLING ABUSE – Children Abusing Other ChildrenEven though there can be life long debilitating psychological effects, sibling abuse may be the most ignored - if not accepted - form of domestic (i.e. sexual, physical, emotional) abuse. Why is this kind of abuse ignored or minimized? There is a lot that is swept under the rug in the guise of “sibling rivalry”. And American law does not consider this a prosecutable offense unless a child is turned in by their parent(s). In other words, parents would have to be willing to file an assault charge against their own child. So parents keep this type of abuse within the family.ARTArticleSix Essentials to Being a GentlemanA gentleman is a chivalrous, courteous, honorable man, according to the dictionary. You may think gentlemen are people from the past, but thoughtfulness never goes out of style. Basically, a gentleman is considerate of others, and that’s something to which anyone of any age should aspire. Here are the top six essentials of a gentleman:ARTArticleSo you think your life sucks…(or does it?)Everyone perceives life through their own lens. We all personalize our stories, determine that our childhood was horrible - or just plain sucky - and we choose to stay stuck by rehashing our victim stories over and over again in our heads and to others. It’s a challenging truth to face. However, if you can step out of yourself and look at yourself as someone else would, I believe you would see someone way cooler than the person you see in the mirror.r ARTArticleSo You’re Having an AffairYou didn’t mean for it to happen. It started so innocently, with just a flirty conversation. Then it escalated to an emotional attachment. He so gets you, and you talk into the wee hours, if only clandestinely on your cell. And you feel so wonderful you don’t want it to end.ARTArticleSo Your Spouse Is Cheating on YouYou’ve seen all the signs. All the sudden he’s working out when you could barely get him to walk to the end of the driveway to pick up the newspaper. He seems emotionally and sexually withdrawn when he used to want sex all the time. He’s constantly on his computer or cell phone and he’s guarding his privacy on both. He’s angry about things that never used to bother him. And the classic: he’s working late a lot.ARTArticleStamizyn: The Best Product When It Comes To Natural Testosterone BoostersIf your relationship is lacking in the bedroom you may want to read this. Our body is a complex system of organs, hormones, tissues and bones. A deficiency in any of these vital components will automatically lead to serious medical complications or to reduced performance when it comes to various physiological functions. For example, men need testosterone for them to perform certain bodily functions at a normal and sustainable rate. Moreover, enhanced testosterone levels can help men to perform these functions even better.ARTArticleStaying Motivated When You Feel Like Giving UpAuthor Lynn Anderson tells the story about a shipload of travelers 350 years ago who landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilde ess. In the fourth year the people tried to impeach their town government because they thought it was a waste of public funds to build a road five miles westward into a wilde ess.

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