Love & Relationships

Browse the love & relationships library by topic first, then narrow into articles, websites, videos, or events.

Topics

Love & Relationships Topics

Like the legacy category pages, start with the full topic folder list. The selected lane controls where each topic opens.

View Love & Relationships experts

Everything27,100Browse the category resource library Articles24,224Read expert articles and newsletters Websites2,876Browse recommended websites and resources Videos0Watch category videos Events0Find upcoming sessions and events

Topic clicks are currently scoped to Everything. Choose Articles, Websites, Videos, or Events to open that resource type for every topic below.

Everything

Love & Relationships Resources

Browse a compact directory list below, or use the topic folders above for a focused legacy-style path.

30 resources

ARTArticleMarriage, Divorce, and the Economy: No Excuse for Irresponsible ParentingIs our down-tu ed economy having an effect on divorce in the United States and other nations around the world? While it’s too early for statistical evidence, reports from marriage counselors and divorce atto eys around the globe are in agreement. They’re finding many couples who were ready to ...ARTArticleMy Girlfriend Left Me! My Heart Was Shattered And I Woke UpI had been going out with my girlfriend for about three and a half years. We were in a serious relationship and both still quite young, I got home one day from work one day and she had left me. Honestly guys, she had organized a truck to turn up in the morning, chucked her stuff on it and moved away... 200K's away to be precise. We had a daughter together which made the shock of getting home and find her and all my girls stuff missing, without even a note..ARTArticleNew Year’s Resolution 2013: Strengthen Your RelationshipIt’s easy to guess the number one New Year’s resolution of 2012—Lose Weight. Others in the top ten included Enjoy Life to the Fullest, Spend More Time with Family, Help Others in Their Dreams, and Fall in Love. What do these resolutions have in common? All have to do with relationships, often with your significant other.ARTArticleOvercoming Roadblocks to Romance"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated."rn~ William James What road conditions are stopping you from unleashing yourself and driving like a diva into an extraordinary relationship? Is your road harangued with the hairpin turns of expectation, insecurities and fear? Maybe you’ve got some major communication blocks that are potholes for emotional and physical intimacy. To get out of the rut and find some smooth terrain you’ll need to shift gears and focus on the part of the path that’s an easy drive.ARTArticleOvercoming Roadblocks to Romance"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated."n ~ William James What road conditions are stopping you from unleashing yourself and driving like a diva into an extraordinary relationship? Is your road harangued with the ...ARTArticlePareto Principle: The Key to Time ManagementThe 80/20 Rule is one of the most helpful of all concepts of time and life management. It is also called the Pareto Principle after its founder, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who first wrote about it in 1895. Pareto noticed that people in his society seemed to divide naturally into what ...ARTArticleParking Lot Rules: A Book ReviewThe other day I got a copy of Parking Lot Rules and 70 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Kids. This guidebook for raising amazing kids contains practical advice for today’s parents no matter if you are single or married. In the hustle and bustle of life it’s easy to allow time and grown-up ...ARTArticlePitfalls Parents Should Avoid When Telling Kids About DivorceFacing divorce and stymied about how to tell your kids? Wondering how it will affect them? Worried about hurting them with the news? When’s the best time to talk? What to say and not say? What they will say? Not sure just what to confide? Well you’re not alone. There’s no doubt this might be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll ever have. It’s a talk your children won’t want to have – and you must be prepared. Here are the mistakes most commonly made by parents.ARTArticlePower and Sexual Arousal in the Abusive RelationshipWhen we think of children who have been sexually abused, we think of fear, anger and violence. Most sexual abuse survivors talk of the terror and disassociation surrounding the abuse. Many still feel that way as adults and don’t enjoy sex now, even in a loving relationship. But there are those who have a more complicated story to tell. These survivors may have hated their abusers but experience an unspeakable shame over the fact that their bodies responded sexually to the abuse. They cannot live with the knowledge that they were sexually stimulated even as they were being raped.ARTArticlePremarital Counseling Questions - Most Effective 10 Questions Ought to AskYou can actually be caught within the fascinating thought of marriage. Very often we feel we are going to end up being swept off our feet, possess the wedding of our dreams, maybe purchase a property, possibly have children, and probably live happily ever after.ARTArticleReady To Flirt Again?Are you wondering how to get started again after being out of the dating scene for so long? Are you wondering if you are still “in the game” - if anyone is going to find you attractive and if you have what it takes to attract someone. If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have a lot in common with most adults who have found themselves single after years in a relationship. Well, I have confidence in you. I believe anyone can rejoin the world of flirting and dating at any point in their lives.ARTArticleRekindle the Flame of your LoveDoes your love life feel like it’s on ice? Do you sense a greater disconnection from your partner? Are you looking to reignite the passion you once had in your relationship?ARTArticleRelationship Advice for Women - Surviving Infidelity & Emotional AffairsSurviving infidelity is a touchy subject in any relationship that has experienced it - and many women seek relationship advice in order to deal with this heart and deal breaking occurrence.ARTArticleRelationships: Keys to an Effective Apology"All I want is an apology." Even with the best of intentions, it's easy to mis-step. You're a few minutes late. You forget to bring home the radishes even though you promised. You get frustrated and raise your voice. You kick off your shoes by the door and someone trips over them. You finish someone's sentence for them, and they're miffed. So you apologize, right? It sounds simple. But apologies, for most people, are tricky. My clients Lisa and Jeff had been negotiating their morning division of labor, which included getting two kids up and to school on time.ARTArticleSex Addiction and Attachment ProblemsThe very words ‘sex addiction’ are controversial. It’s a term that some are not certain is a legitimate designation. But a Newsweek article (November 25, 2011) declared sex addiction a national epidemic, estimating about 9 millio Americans—or 3 to 5 percent of the population—suffer from compulsive sexual behavior. That means they masturbate compulsively, watch excessive pornography, practice exhibitionism or voyeurism, engage in frequent anonymous sex, pay for sex or to watch sex, or behave in sexually compulsive ways that cause shame.ARTArticleSign Language for Early DevelopmentThe desire for enrichment classes geared towards babies and toddlers have become very popular in the United States. Teaching sign language to children as young as 6 months, and in some cases younger, is a growing industry, and the demand for baby-signing videos and classes have gone up a over ...ARTArticleSingle Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming Your PowerDay after day I visit message boards and read the words of single mothers who are enraged. They are enraged at the man who left them, the man who will not pay child support, or the man who is fighting them for custody. Paralyzed by Anger The forums literally ooze with hatred, depression, and ...ARTArticleSingle Moms Are Allowed to Say NoAs a single mom, my biggest dilemma has always been determining how to keep my children happy. I do want to give them the best the world can offer. But doing it alone can be a tall order. Much has been said about single parenthood, but one will never know the difficulty unless the person ...ARTArticleSmart Shopping for Single MomsOne specific trait that single moms naturally acquire is smart shopping. It is an innate characteristic hinged on a mother’s survival instincts. We instinctively learn to take care of our offspring and provide them the best when there is no one else to depend on. Despite my limited financial ...ARTArticleSome Blended Families Just Don't Get AlongTwo adults marry and bring children into the new marriage. Some of these families get along wonderfully, and some families, who have been blended for years never accept each other as family. Here are some reasons a blended family may stay incompatible and not blend. The couple has children over 21: It’s possible that the family doesn’t “blend” because the children have moved out on their own and are starting their own families. That’s O.K., as long as there is respect for the new stepparent, as their parent’s spouse.ARTArticleStart The New Year With Wonderful GiftsCelebrating the end of one year and the start of another is something which has traditionally been done via the method of throwing parties and holding celebratory events. These are transitory in nature, however, leaving only the memories behind to look back on. If you create and give photo gifts ideas to celebrate New Year, on the other hand, you’re celebrating in a way which leaves something tangible to treasure throughout the rest of the year.ARTArticleStill Praying for the American dream? Here’s a Wake-up Call to Stop the NightmaresOnce upon a time there was a great nation. It led the world in democracy, innovation and apple pie. It preached decency, family values and personal freedom. It helped smaller nations, promoted free enterprise and encouraged individuals to be the best they could be. It was loved; it was respected; it was admired. Its name was America. How do you begin to revitalize a nation that’s been brought to its knees? How do you change a collective mindset cemented by centuries of dysfunction? You look at the symptoms, find the underlying cause and correct the problem at source.ARTArticleStress Test: 5 Ways to Make It Through the HolidaysMany people I know don’t find joy in the holidays. Too much stress and work. The chores of cooking, shopping and cleaning are often multiplied during the holidays, leaving you feeling put-upon and resentful. One year a friend had a tree trimming dinner party, and she wouldn’t give her guests dessert until they hung ornaments on the tree. Not exactly behavior in the spirit of Christmas.ARTArticleSummer’s Coming - What Do I Do with the Kids?As we get closer to summer, one of the most frequent questions parents ask me as a parenting adviser is how to keep their kids occupied once school is out. They tell me weekends are hard enough without having to find things for them to do all week!n n Meanwhile their kids, still in school, are ...ARTArticleTalking Back to Your Critical Inner VoiceHave you ever told yourself your body’s too fat, your hair’s too thin, that you’re a terrible mother, that you’re not disciplined enough, smart enough, kind enough? Do you have an inner voice that’s unjustifiably critical?ARTArticleTest Anxiety - When Your Mind Goes BlankBrian, one of my clients and a high school senior, had a serious problem with tests. He did his homework. He even helped other students. But when he walked into a test, his mind went blank. All those lectures, readings, and practice problems vanished from his mind. He would start to worry. As the clock ticked on, his anxiety increased. He would finally force himself to focus, get through some of the problems, and end up with a mediocre score. Eventually he concluded what seemed to be obvious: "I'm not very good at tests."ARTArticleThe 14 Dating Traps and What You Can Do to Avoid ThemAre you beginning to sense a pattern in the potential partners you attract? This article is dedicated to helping you identify and avoid the 14 most commo Dating Traps most singles can fall prey too. Knowledge and self awareness is always the first step in breaking unhealthy relationship patterns. It certainly isn't an easy task to change one's life but with the right attitude and some loving support and guidance anyone has the potential to attract the relationship of their dreams. To feel the love that is their divine right and to share that love with their ideal pattern.ARTArticleThe Essence of a Better RelationshipIf there is anything I have learned in my own life and the lives of those I have helped, it is that we are all here to create a better relationship with all those around us as we individually experience our own joys, sorrows and overall discoveries. It is in our attempt to share these experiences with each other that we learn and grow and hopefully minimize our experience of ultimate solitude.ARTArticleThe Four-Fold Path to Enlightened Life ChangeChange is a tricky matter. One the one hand, it's human nature to want to better our lives, whether it's our bodies, our careers, our income or our love lives. Even enlightened beings like Jesus, Buddha and Mother Teresa were people of mission who meant to bring change to the world. On the other ...ARTArticleThe Merits of Buying Your Own HomeWith interest rates currently at a forty-year low, many people that rent their homes are now contemplating the feasibility of purchasing their own house. As the real estate industry slumped considerably over the past 2 years, it may now be cheaper to own rather than to rent. For households ...

Page 78 of 904

Previous Next