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Anyone who has run a marathon knows about commitment. To compete, the athlete relies on extensive training and physical fitness. But when the initial enthusiasm wanes and the painful, long-distance realities grip the runner's body, it is sheer dedication--commitment to completing what she ...

Passion is energizing and inspiring, a great big wonderful “YES!” that fills life with a sense of greatness and purpose. When you have passion, life is fun and juicy. In relationship, passion is a deeply affirmative force. When there’s passion--for one another, for spending time together, for ...

It is an unfortunate fact that in numerous cases in life, the only thing holding people back is themselves. The most successful people in the world are those that exude confidence. By presenting yourself in a professional, assured manner, you are far more likely to gain the respect of your peers, leading to better career opportunities, better social lives, and more. So why should anyone hold themselves back with personal insecurities and inhibitions? Even the shyest person ca

I am writing this article with the intention of helping the reader understand one of the least talked about subjects: The Innocence of Sex.

Most of us believe that we want to have a loving and intimate relationship with a significant other. But we may not realize what that actually means. We may not be ready to deal with and reveal our own inner demons, those parts of our self that cause us to feel hurt, insecure, ashamed and embarrassed. We may not be willing to accept those insecurities and unpleasant personality traits and actions in our so-called intimate partner. We may prefer to live in the illusion that th

To rekindle a relationship when it has become stagnant is very important. Let’s face it. It takes a lot of time and emotional involvement to start a relationship. Do you remember how much quality time you dedicated to the relationship? How you used to dress up for each other and take time out of your even then busy schedule to talk, to go out on dates, and to make love.

Ladies, you can find a bunch of tips out there on the internet on pleasing your boyfriend and being a better girlfriend for him, but most of the advice out there is missing the essence. You have to focus on pushing the right buttons in your boyfriends mind so that he'll literally go mad of excitement once he orgasms. As a result, your boyfriend will love more than ever. So, here are the 5 things you should to that can literally blow his mind if you do them right. 1. Get naugh

Relationships are all about closeness. Taking the risk to open your heart and letting your partner know the real you is the most profound type of sharing. This level of intimacy can be emotionally and spiritually rejuvenating. A healthy relationship is like a high-wire circus act. Lean too far ...

Finding a mate is one of the most fundamental aspects of life, but it is also a problem many people struggle with. Here are the ten biggest mistakes men make with women. Mistake #1: Pursuing women. Most guys will try all kind of things to get women, such as subtly hanging around a cute girl, walking across the bar to talk to a hot girl, trying to be funny and interesting enough to keep a girl's attention, trying to get a girl's phone number, or simply wishing to be with the girl next to them.

Do you want to learn how get a guy literally addicted to you? No problem. You can do it, all you need is the right information. I've been with more women than I can remember, and I'm not telling you this to brag. I don't care if you believe me or not, I just want to help you become more attractive to your guy. Take the following tips with an open mind and you'll easily get any guy to want you like never before. 1. Do what other women will not. rnIt's not that hard to get a gu

In this busy age when we’re always pressed for time, people have forgotten what it’s like to touch each other just for the pleasure of it. Even if that opportunity arises, the tendency is to get caught up over ejaculatory orgasms. Admittedly, ejaculatory orgasm produces intense pleasure, but unless it is built up slowly with conscious touch it is more like a sneeze in the groin, a release of built up tension, than a deeply satisfying experience that “makes love grow” (love making).

Are you ready for the understatement of the year? Here it is: Kids will make your second marriage a complicated and challenging experience. The reason is clear: In most circumstances, children do not want their parents to divorce. Therefore, the idea of you meeting someone new and finding ...

If you think intimacy means having a sexual relationship like most people do, then learning the true definition of intimacy will help you in all of your relationships. The very high percentage of failed relationships is due in large part to a lack of understanding of what true intimacy is. Intimacy is sharing your thoughts, feelings and needs with your friends, and also sharing your body with your partner. When you share your thoughts, your feelings, your needs and your body with your partner, hopefully, you are creating a warm, close and loving connection that will last forever.

One of the biggest problems in relationships is the lack of a true connection. What is a true connection? It is a desire to be with someone, because you want to share yourself with them and you want them to share themselves with you, too. A true connection is what intimacy is all about. The experience of sharing is so gratifying that you look forward to being with each other.

If you are committed to finding true love or keeping your love relationship alive and well, you will need to overcome your fear of opening up so you can create true intimacy. Why is opening up so important? Relationships are based on the commonalities you have with your partner and your acceptance of any differences.

When you feel anxious, you may not have a way to calm down, and you may be terrified that your anxiety will also trigger a panic attack. An overactive nervous system is causing your anxiety and panic attacks if you are experiencing them when you are truly safe. The reason you feel anxiety in safe situations, is because something you are seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling in that moment reminds you of a past abuse, loss or trauma.

Loving yourself 100% is the best way to deal with life’s stresses. The stresses of the 21st century are now making this a goal we all must achieve. Why? Because stress is caused by the collision of the pressure to do something and negative beliefs we hold about ourselves. When you are overly stressed, your desire and ability to be intimate may be greatly affected. You may become over reactive to your partner or you may withdraw. In either case, you and your partner will suffer. It's time to reduce your emotional stress by falling madly in love with yourself.

Animal magnetism refers to a person's sexual attractiveness or authentic charisma. Simply put, the better a person feels about himself, the better people feel around him, which creates a magnetic presence. The controversy with science is about whether this is due to body language, voice tone and language or whether there is an level of communication that goes beyond body language through a magnetic fluid. Science tends to view humans as isolated systems, to which the empirical law of conservation of energy applies.

When we create life in a Tantric space of merging – with connected, loving, expanded lovemaking - we can conceive a baby that feels loved even in the womb. Goddess, in her infinite wisdom, decided to join pleasure and creation together. When two people, joined in love, move and expand their sexual energy until all the cells of their body vibrate with a powerful mixture of sex and spirit, they can reach the highest level of ecstasy.

Gay male couples feel a lot of pressure to remain sexually fresh, new, and exciting. That’s the popular stereotype. “All gay men love sex and have it a lot” trumpets the popular press. “If I were gay,” straight men joke, “I would be having sex all the time with my partner! Guys always want it!” ...

Q: I've heard therapists say that a male adult who sexually abuses a boy isn't necessarily ‘homosexual.' This seems confusing: If he isn't homosexual, then why would he sexually molest boys, instead of girls? A: This is a very good question, and there are several ways to respond to it. First, ...

Time and time again, people tell me they are not experiencing real intimacy in their relationships. Sex? Yes. True intimacy? No. They long for a soul connection, a deep, tender love, a satisfying and fulfilling sexual love. They long for a deeper level of communication, not just the chatter of everyday life.nnSeeking CommunionnnHuman beings are hardwired to seek a deep love connection with another human being. I call this deep level of connection we all seek “communion.”

This empowering book provides 10 positive steps gay men can take to identify and overcome self-defeating behaviors and move toward a healthier and more rewarding life. These steps have proved invaluable to the hundreds of gay men Joe Kort has helped in his 16 years of individual, couples, and ...This empowering book provides 10 positive steps gay men can take to identify and overcome self-defeating behaviors and move toward a healthier and more rewarding life.

Tantra wants you to have pleasure and guides you to have the Divine pleasure of merging the male and female energies into One. It uses this pleasure to bring more joy and light into your life. If you are living a disconnected life, you will experience the opposite – being separated from your Divine connection saps your vitality and joy. I’m sure you have experienced that when you are afraid, ashamed, or doing something out of habit, you feel low energy and are unenthusiastic.

Does it seem like every time you start to get close to your partner, she or he finds a way to prevent you from connecting on a deeper level? If so, your partner may be struggling with fear of intimacy. WHAT IS INTIMACY? In order to understand fear of intimacy, it is necessary to understand what defines intimacy. As reported by Miodrag Popovic (2005), the word intimacy originates "from the Latin term ‘intimus’ which means ‘innermost’ and refers to sharing what is inmost with

I lost the parent lottery. My mother was verbally abusive and my father threatened my life for 18 years. I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet today, and I am excited to be telling you how you can transform your life too. You can have true love or find true love and success in everything you do in life, if you will give yourself permission to love yourself. Intimacy in all of your relationships is only possible if you love yourself.

What motivates someone to listen to another person? Understanding this question will help you work toward more effective listening in your own marriage or relationship. 1. Clear message, favorable outcome Clearly communicating your needs is the foundation of effective communication and a ...

Couples often seek out my relationship help or marriage advice because of difficulties with intimacy—they no longer feel a deep emotional connection with their spouse/partner. Why are so many couples struggling with emotional intimacy? In order to experience the gifts of emotional intimacy, you need to share the deepest parts of yourself with your partner while maintaining a separate sense of self (without losing your identity).

Have you had good enough love in your life? So much depends upon your earliest years be4efore your conscious memory has developed. What you experienced way back when can determine how you give and receive love - for the rest of your life - unless you make a concerted conscious effort to study the process of loving and bnbeing loved. A prominent medical doctor, Dr. Dean Ornish, wrote a book in the 1990's called Love and Survival. He says that without love, connection, and int

The answer should be an unconditional, “yes!” But you may not know that, because you don't love yourself, or you may answer yes, but still find yourself having great difficulties finding love or keeping love alive. Instead of truly being open to being loved, you may be feeling like the only way you can feel good about yourself is if someone loves you. If this is the case, you are suffering from a lack of nurturing during your childhood. You are really looking for a nurturing parent, because you lacked one as a child.

Marriage therapists estimate as many as 20 percent of couples are in a low-sex or sexless marriage in the USA. To my surprise, often enough it’s the men, heterosexual men, who don’t want sex with their spouse. How many times do you hear about a woman complaining about her sexless marriage? Not So Much. For most women it’s very hard to talk about their husband not wanting to be intimate with them anymore. Women tend to take this personally and think that there is something wr

You don't wake up one day and decide to have an affair. You're more likely to gradually enter into the arena of emotional infidelity—and many couples are surprised to discover that this slippery slope begins long before a physical affair is underway. Why is this? Someone starting an ...

Aggressive women can have that certain effect with us men - they can turn our calm nerves into one raging, never-ending war of nerves that will keep us going all night long. So here comes the big question: does she want to sleep with you? Is she hiding codes that will make us realize that she finally wants to have sex? Reading a woman's body language is an art but sure is a big tricky to decode. How do we crack it? Here are the secrets to finally have her to bed with you toni

The biggest obstacle to intimacy is fear of rejection. If fear of rejection is blocking intimacy for you, then you may be feeling very lonely. I know you desire the deeply fulfilling experience of being close, but your fear of being rejected is too strong to allow you to open up and truly share yourself with a potential partner. Emotional intimacy may be a dream of yours, and that makes alot of sense. Sharing who you are, being seen and known by another, and sharing love and laughter together is soul satisfying.

There is a widespread idea in the self-development and spiritual communities that you should focus only on what you want to create and turn your attention away from the obstacles. I was reading The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles which is really a brilliant book published in 1910. He mentions that you should focus your unwavering thoughts on what you want to create and let the challenges and negative things become obsolete and disappear by themselves. This is something to be very careful about.

The Four Noble Truths are concepts derived from Buddhist philosophy - simploe yet profound principles to live by. Once we truly understand these principles, we can truly live in the moment, each moment. We can more readily accept whatever life is offering us, find the joy wherever we can, forgive more easily, and let go more often. You do not have to be a practicing Buddhist, but for me, these concepts have a real calming effect, helping me to step back from my life and obse

Keeping the passion high in any relationship depends a lot on how safe you make it for your partner to say the truth to you. We like to say we want to hear the truth, “even if it hurts us,” but actually we often act in ways that make it difficult or even impossible to do that. If you tend to cut off or interrupt your partner when they are talking, they may feel you don’t care what they have to say. If you are always very neutral in your expression and your response, they may feel you feel their ideas are unimportant, or boring.

Are you ready for love? Are you willing to take responsibility for co-creating the love relationship you desire? One of the ten Biblical commandments is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I would like to expand that notion. Have you ever done for a friend or a loved one exactly what you would have liked him or her to do for you - and - not only ddi they not appreciate it but they didn't even like it. And you felt hurt, rejected, and unappreciated. Perhaps y

We are all connected and all part of the universe and the Kingdom of God. We create our reality and bring about our good fortune by the way we respond and naturally affect the responses of others. In fact, we are all basically seeking to return to the realization of who we are, a magnificent manifestation of God’s creation.” If this is true, and I believe it is, then why don't we always recognize that we are connected and live accordingly? Why don't we always value our broth

Many couples lack some basic courtesies needed to build intimacy in marriage. Rudeness, careless words, disrespect for one's spouse, criticisms, public embarrassment do not portray politeness. Before the wedding, most singles ensure they are courteous as they put their partner ahead of their desires. They are consumed by the passion to make their intended spouse feel good about them. Once the ceremony is over, courtesy dwindles until mutual honour and respect is annihilated.

Article: Written by Renee L Richardson Do You See the Real Me? Using the Objective Eye When we become attracted to someone, do we really see them or are we seeing what we perceive? When dealing with perceptions, we must keep in mind that such is based on a variety of processes of which are connected to our surrounding world as well as our past experiences/belief systems. In addition, the process of our perceptions is often confusing in that we can sometimes struggle with di

You have the power to change your mood at this very moment—to increase your optimism, elevate your energy and enthusiasm, and increase your motivation toward reaching your personal goals. How is this possible? By sowing the seeds of gratitude. Research shows that when you increase feelings of ...

Having a healthy attitude towards lovemaking makes all the difference to the experience. You can be in exactly the same lovemaking position as someone else but ultimately it’s the mind that creates the experience. If the mind is saying: ‘I wish this would finish’, you may have some sort of resistance to pleasure from past conditioning or experience. If the past was all positive then how could the most sensitive part of the body, with the most nerve endings, not be givin

Believe it or not, there are actually certain things that make a woman uncontrollably attracted to a man. And to tell you frankly, it's more than just the good looks and money. That's right. It's much much more than that. You don't have to go lengths, break a leg or pop a vein to seduce her actually --- it all starts with yourself. As long as you're confident and believe that you can actually be one hot babe magnet, then you will be! Positive thoughts create positive aura ---

Introductionr Kegel exercise got it’s named after Dr. A old Kegel (A old H. Kegel M.D., F.A.C.S. (1894–1981), he was a gynecologist who invented the Kegel exercises as non-surgical treatment of genital relaxation. Kegel exercise consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a "hammock" of muscles that hold the pelvic organs in place. The pelvic floor muscles are located between your legs, and run from your pubic bone

Phone Sex and Sexting have become a huge part of our society over the past decade. It has become such commonplace among young adults that no one is surprised when they run across sexually explicit material on another person's smartphone. They most likely do not even think twice about it. Older adults would probably cringe at the site of such images. Welcome to the new more sexually open generation where sexting is considered cool. Unfortunately, with this increase in free s

A healthy sex life is just as important as other aspects of your life. In our pursuit of living balanced lives too often sex is not factored into the equation. We have a tendency to focus on careers, business, finances, and the daily To-Do lists. With so much going on every day it is easy to put our love lives on the back burner, neglecting our partners and even our own needs.nnSex is not just for procreation. Sex is a beautiful experience with many unspoken built in benefits

When you and your spouse/partner are locked in cycles of conflict, you probably assume you have nothing in common—especially during those times when your husband seems to shutdown emotionally and withdraw from you. However, the likelihood is that you and your mate share common threads in all that fighting—those commonalities are just going unrecognized.

When you consider what your relationship needs, consider the laws of gravity. An object that is set in motion will continue to move, unless something stands in its way. On the flip side, a motionless object will never move unless something acts upon it. Your relationship or marriage will remain ...

I was reading David Deida's book The Way of the Superior Man and he was saying that masculinity seeks freedom and femininity seeks love. Later I was doing Natural Grounding. Then BANG it hit it like a brick on the head! Actually it was my hands that made the sound on my forehead. Masculinity is to follow a life purpose. Femininity is to fully live the present moment.

Men, Marriage & Emotions As a marriage/couples counselor, I often witness the emotional mismatch men and women struggle with when it comes to the world of feelings: For women, feelings are the pathway to emotional intimacy; closeness and connection are achieved by acknowledging and sharing what is felt. Feelings are something to be experienced, shared and, at times, savored with one another. For men, requests to acknowledge and integrate feelings into their life and relationships place them in unwelcome territory. Here are two possible reasons for this struggle:

Q: "I'm getting married in a month and want to know why so many marriages end in divorce. What should I look out for? How can I prevent divorce?" ~Sandra, Houston TX A: Understanding why a marriage or relationship might fail can alert couples to their own unique relationship vulnerabilities. These are not meant to be doom-and-gloom predictions about anyone's marriage, but rather information to help you identify potential marriage problems that can arise and that should be addressed. Let's look at five reasons why a marriage or relationship might not survive.

When it comes to building a healthy marriage/relationship, one of the best resources is to hear from couples who have been together for many years and, most importantly, would do it all over again with the same person. In the marriage/relationship enrichment workshops I run, there are often couples who meet this very criterion. Here are some of the important marriage/relationship advice tips these couples have shared: 1. It's not just about communication.

We are all embedded in a continuous stream of experience—an endless current that is too expansive to for us to take in all the information at once. One function of the mind is to help you deal with this vastness: To select, order and ultimately, create meaning out of all the life that surrounds you. This filtering of experience has great significance for your marriage/relationship.

When speaking of honesty, I am referring to honesty with your partner and being honest with yourself. Let's first talk about being honest with you. People enter into relationships for a variety of different reasons. Some do it because they enjoy the companionship while others work better in life when they feel as if they are on a team. Some jump into relationships because they feel that is what is expected of them. No matter what your reason, you must be willing to take an ho

When couples come to me for help, the first thing I do is observe how they communicate with each other. Communication is often the gauge of the health of a relationship. There are certain effective communication principles that can help you create a more harmonious marriage or relationship; and certain styles of communication have been linked to relationship and marital problems. When couples seek marriage help and relationship advice, they are often locked in ineffective communication patterns that have spiraled out of control.

The Twilight Fervor The Twilight fervor seems to be heating up again with the release of the next movie in the Twilight saga. What isn't being talked about though is its potentially negative effects on relationships. After seeing this disturbing Twilight parody music video, and hearing about "Twilight Moms" and such on Oprah, it seemed necessary to comment on the Twilight phenomenon, and it's detrimental effects on marriages.

The sex usually starts off great. It’s fresh, it’s exciting and you worship your partner. Why then does this excitement fade away? Why does the sex and the relationship fade out over time? Well, there are many reasons but keeping your sex life healthy is all about self growth. As a guy, the real challenge is to last longer in bed. In fact the number one reason why women are unfulfilled sexually is simply because guys have the “hit and run” mentality. Here are 3 great tips to

I came to realize that talking about femininity really triggered many women's defenses. This really wasn't my intention. My intention is to empower you so that you can live the way you truly desire. I came to realize that there are lots of ideas and stigmas related to femininity which distort the message. To rectify this miscommunication, let's talk about the unshakable power of femininity.

"I'm tired of feeling alone in my marriage." ~Christian, married three years Often times, when couples complain about a break down in communication or some other marital/relationship problem, part of their distress centers around feeling emotionally disconnected from each other. This lack of emotional intimacy is often a warning sign that something needs to be addressed in your relationship.

My stepfather Dick (not a pseudonym) is incredibly kind. He is so kind it often makes others around him uncomfortable. His kindness enervates a room and can trigger others to tease or to create an opposing position. He is regularly, persistently and unceasingly complimentary. He sees the best in others and then voices it. He encourages, supports and positively mirrors. And he thrives. In the process of writing the book, The Discomfort of Happiness, I wanted to explore my resi

Not everyone realizes they have relationship needs (emotional and physical needs that you expect your spouse/partner to meet). This is especially the case for older couples I work with who were raised in a generation where the phrases, "emotional needs" "emotional intimacy" and "need for validation" would cause confusion. In the past, a statement like, "I need you to..." might be seen as selfish, self-indulgent, and counter to what marriage is all about. But times have changed. Relationship Help: Are you entitled to have your needs met?

Meditation entails any practice used to quiet one’s mind thus enabling the practitioner to focus on the present moment. Physical activities including yoga, walking, running, sewing, cooking, etc. may focus the mind and empty it of extraneous thoughts. Less physical activities including observance of the breath, mantra meditation (the continuous chanting of a sacred sound or phrase), and guided meditation (following auditory or visual prompts) are also vehicles known to shift brain activity from a stress prone state to a measurably calmer state of being.

"I really hate it when we argue…but I've also learned so much about my husband from our fights and we have a stronger relationship now." ~Sandra, married seven years Even the most effective communicators get into spats now and then. And despite your best efforts at marital bliss, you and your partner will disagree and argue from time to time. But not all conflict is bad—conflict (if handled correctly) can teach you a great deal about yourself and your spouse or partner.

Are you fed up with all the nonsense advice you get from popular female magazines out there? Of course you are. You and I both know that they'll rarely give you any valuable ideas that work in real life. As a guy with probably much more experience than the average Joe I believe I can tell you what really works, for a change, when it comes to winning over a guy's heart. And no, it's not the general advice: give him space, cook him a nice meal and stop nagging all day. Sure, to

Here is my marriage advice to all couples: If you want to strengthen your marriage or relationship: Watch your mouth! Marriage help: It's all about the words we choose There's an old Bee Gees song that says, "It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away." When you and your spouse/partner were first dating, you probably used your words wisely in an effort to win over your mate's heart.

Ladies, pleasing your boyfriend in bed shouldn't be that complicated. All those female magazines out there want you to believe that figuring out a guy is rocket science. It's not. You can make your boyfriend go absolutely insane in bed by doing for simple things. I'll tell you what they are. 1. Be totally wild and naughty. Men want you to be their "personal" Porn Star in bed, and a lady on the streets. Fulfill all his naughty fantasies in bed and he'll go nuts. If you can be

Questions have the power to change people... For centuries, philosophers have known about the power of questions as a tool to finding the deeper truths about life. And questions are one of the central ways in which therapists (including marriage/couples counselors) help clients create more meaningful lives.

Arguments are a regular part of Lindsey and Hector's relationship. During a recent couples counseling session, they volleyed insults back and forth with such intensity that I almost stopped the session. But then something remarkable happened: Lindsey said, "Our marriage is too important to me to go on like this. We shouldn't treat each other this way. I want us to be friends again." I waited for Hector to mock his wife's tired attempt to bring back the harmony they once shared. But to my surprise, he softened and agreed with Lindsey.

What makes a person sexually attractive? Some guys with almost perfect bodies can't get girls while other men who who don't have the looks are surrounded by women. Let's talk about 7 main aspects that make a person attractive. 1. Boldness. Some people do whatever they want no matter what people think. They say what passes on their mind directly. They may go sit down with random girls. They dress the way they like. They may have a touch of goofiness but they respect people. This fearlessness is very inspiring and attractive. Who doesn't want that freedom?

Questions have power. They can open our minds up to new possibilities and ways-of-being, they can alter the course of our thoughts and shape our behavior in positive ways... ...and questions can have the opposite effect, shutting us down with the force of a jackhammer. And some questions aren't questions at all, they're really statements or proclamations disguised as questions. Here's an all-too-common example of a statement pretending to be a question that never leads anywhere useful (unless, of course, your goal is a break down in communication):

Touch of love we can’t get enough of it. It’s a need. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs- men have five basic needs. One of these need are the physical needs like food, water, clothing and shelter, the safety needs like security and protection, the social needs which is the need of the person to belong and to be loved, Self- esteem needs, this is our need to be recognized, and the last but not the least self- actualization, the need of knowing true happiness. If y

When it comes to love, men often get a bad rap. "You only hear about the guys who are abusive or cheat, but how about the tons of men who are faithful and kind?" ~John "I've been married for over twenty years. I know I'm not perfect, but I can honestly say that I do my best to be a good ...

Anyone who is married or in a long-term committed relationship comes to realize that at some point there is a danger of falling into a lifeless routine.

During a marriage crisis, life gets turned upside down and pulled apart, often in frightening and distressing ways. Like a volcanic eruption, tensions and pressures have accumulated that can no longer be contained by feelings of love or the motivation to "stick it out." The crisis often peaks when one spouse/partner decides the emotional pain is too great and seriously questions whether or not to stay in the marriage.

Why is it that we have no problem lounging around in our favorite sweatpants (with the hole in the knee) and our favorite threadbare T-shirt (with the rip in the sleeve) in front of our spouse/partner, but if our friends/co-workers were on the way over, we'd change into something "decent" in a quick hurry?

Intimacy is the hallmark of a healthy marriage or relationship. But there may be powerful, unconscious forces at work that prevent you from developing a deep and meaningful connection with your partner. Many couples seek out marriage help, relationship advice and/or couples counseling because of ...

If it's the season to be jolly... ...then why are there so many stressed, beleaguered couples walking around? Is it more fitting to say, 'Tis the season to feel tense, frustrated and constantly on-the-go? Whether you're feeling totally overwhelmed or slightly frustrated during the holiday season, it's easy to lose perspective about what's most important and valuable to you--your relationships. Here are five points to help you (and your spouse/partner) stay grounded during all that's going on this busy time of year:

When you truly love yourself, you easily meet all of your needs. You take care of your physical needs. You take care of your safety and security needs. You take care of your belonging and acceptance needs. You take care of your self-esteem needs, and you take care of all of your needs to realize your full-potential in life. Imagine for a moment that you feel great, that you have no worries about finances, that you feel loved and loving, that you have only positive beliefs about yourself, and that you are living your life on purpose.

Free your mind from the false beliefs about what beauty is to become a healthier, happier you. Body Liberator – someone who teaches people how to release the feelings of negativity, bondage and/or captivity they feel about their body. Simply stated, I help people with a poor body image learn to appreciate who they are right now by getting reacquainted and back in-touch with their true essence. After all, beyond your physical self, your essence is what you truly emanate to the world.

Q: I need some relationship help. While I love my husband with all my heart, sometimes it's just so frustrating being married to him. When I feel that he's ignoring me, I get so upset, and he's usually surprised by the intensity of my reaction. Why do I get so upset with him? ~Lynn, Carlsbad CA A: Thanks for the question, Lynn. Here are some thoughts that might help shed light on your experience:

Wedding invitation etiquette can be hard to learn, especially if you're doing your wedding invitations for the first time without help. Here are some easy, spelled out rules for creating and sending your invitations to make the process easier. General Invitation Etiquetter If your invitations are whimsical and unusual, the recipients may expect something out of the ordinary. If the invitations are formal, recipients will expect a formal affair. Invitations should be mailed s

Q: "I need some marriage advice. Is arguing bad for a marriage? My husband says it's healthy to argue from time to time but I try to avoid marital conflict at all costs. Can you shed some light on this for us?" A: Relationship conflicts are a natural part of marriage or a long-term romantic relationship. And marital conflict isn't necessarily a sign that your relationship is in trouble.

“Tantra” means “instrument of the body.” It sounds exotic, but it is actually very simple. Tantra teaches us to use all five of our senses consciously, because our senses are how we are connected with the physical world. And of course, it is with our five senses that we connect with each other, too. If you’re looking to up the romance quotient in your relationship, here are a few tips from ancient India. And for good measure, let’s use the romantic rose in each ex

A computer and access to the Internet: That’s all you need to share your opinion with the world about how you think people should manage their lives, relationships, finances…you name it. It seems like ove ight, everyone has become a potential "expert" about some particular ...

The Wake Up Call rnby Susan Sheppard Be conscious, aware, and alert. Pay attention. Remember when you were in elementary school and the teacher used to say pay attention now, this is important? Well, this is important. Wake up! What does it take to wake up an adult? Many people go through life on automatic, doing life as it comes along. What kind of things occurs that is considered a wake up call? The death of a loved one, a miracle, a near death experience, the birth of a ch

"When two souls have finally found each other, there is established between them a union which begins on earth and continues forever in heaven." -Victor Hugo Sacred Union represents the alchemy between the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine in human form. The symbolism of king and queen is often used to depict Sacred Union, since it involves both worldly and spiritual qualities. Similarly, those that join in Sacred Union commit to a love that bridges heaven and earth. The j

You are learning about seduction… but what is seduction? It is not about seducing women, it is about living a seducing life. It is about seducing yourself, seducing life, seducing friends, seducing strangers, seducing customers, seducing allies, seducing enemies — and seducing women. How can you seduce a woman if you can’t seduce yourself? How can a woman fall in love with you if you haven’t fallen in love with life?

If it's the season to be jolly… …then why am I seeing so many stressed, beleaguered couples walking around? Is it more apt to say, 'Tis the season to feel tense, frustrated and constantly on the go? Whether you're feeling totally overwhelmed or slightly frustrated, it's easy to lose perspective about what's most important and valuable to you during this holiday season--your marriage or relationship. What does the holiday season mean to you and your partner? Ironically, the gift of love can easily be forgotten this time of year.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt I recently was talking to a client about a situation she is dealing with at work. She described it like this: “My boss is so condescending and talks down to me. She treats me like I’m stupid and I get so angry! Then I get really afraid that I’m going to make a mistake or do something wrong, and it will just confirm her beliefs about me. If I let the fear pick up momentum, I then worry that I’ll get

How Feminism Harms Women by relationship author Kara OhI got a note from a woman who said she’s a Feminist and not interested in what I teach about how to have a deeply loving relationship with a good man. But she was searching for help in the relationship arena, which tells me it’s not going the way she’d like. Duh! What this kind of woman doesn’t realize is that she’s sacrificing having a good relationship so she can be ‘right.’ That’s because Feminism pits women against me

Any couples counselor will tell you that not all marriages or relationships are salvageable—despite my best efforts (and my pro-marriage and pro-commitment attitudes), some of the couples I've counseled will still make the painful decision to end their marriage or relationship. A sad fact is that there will always be a percentage of marriages that fail—despite the couple's best efforts to make it work. I think we all know this at some level, but we still believe that somehow our love is so unique and transcendent that our relationship will be the one that prevails, no matter what.

We all know the grim statistics. Second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. Yet, social animals that we are, we keep on remarrying anyway. But there is hope: there are unions that defy statistics and go on to live happily ever after. We often think of second ...

The first thing is that you have to know your boyfriend a bit better. Find out what his fantasies are, what he likes and what turns him on. You can do that by asking him questions once you get on the phone. You should initiate things, so he knows he has a green light to back dirty to you. "Are you home alone?" is a good first question. He'll get the signal. Tell him that you miss him, and you wish you were next to him right now, because you got aroused just from hearing his v

We are living in extraordinary times right now and are all asked to step up and surrender at the same time. I have to be honest with you today. We are all struggling right now big time. I am in it too. Why is that and why is it important for you to know this and read this message?

What would life be without mothers? They’re everything in our lives – as friends, mentors, critics, nurses, teachers… In the endless roles that mothers play so that we can feel safe, secure, and loved. Do you know how Mother’s Day began? It has nothing to do with candies, roses or all that “stuff” that we think of when we think of Mother’s day. You’ll be surprised to know that it started with the need for sanitation. Here’

Family Constellation therapy or better said Family Constellation work (as it is properly named) is a therapeutic process that was developed in the second half of the 20st century, by a man named Bert Hellinger.

"Successful Relationship" from the book Pillars of Awesome Relationships "It’s Not Fair!" How to kill a successful relationship. Pillars of Awesome Relationship - Successful Relationshipwww.pillarsofawesomerelationhsips.com We are spiritual beings having a human experience and so often, the area when we get farthest away from our truest Spiritual nature is when we get triggered in relationships. Every day we make a thousand choices that directly affect our emotional relatio

I finally wrote down the methodology I have intuitively been using over the years to achieve concrete results by changing from within. Spirituality is getting very popular since the last ten years yet many people still don’t achieve their goals. A very popular meditation technique is to breathe to reach stillness, yet you could breathe in such a way your entire life and still remain virgin and penny-less. At least you’d feel better about being broke! There has to be some way to achieve more concrete results with spirituality, and there is.

"I am going to have the most amazing wedding ever! We are having over 300 friends and family, an amazing band, incredible food, a beautiful location...we pulled out all the stops!" Does this sound like a commitment to a great wedding or what! What does it mean to be committed? What does it mean to be in a committed relationship? Very often we start with saying the words "I'm committed to..." and then we figure out what that means. What if we figured out the meaning ahead of t

Most men snooze after sex, but do women? Personally, I become energized in a relaxed, relieved, happy, “let’s go get some things accomplished now” kind of a way. I recently heard about a study on The Today Show where men and women respond differently to partnering, mating, and being married. Men are supposed to live much longer than women do simply because they are married. They obviously didn’t interview my husband, who began turning grey rapidly the very moment he d

Have you ever related to your spouse/partner in a totally non-defensive, emotionally open way? If you have, in that moment you and your spouse/partner were vulnerable and receptive to each other’s emotional needs/experiences. To do this, you were able to free yourself from the emotional blocks that so many men struggle with—you were unencumbered by the stereotypes and preconceived notions about masculinity that stand in the way of an authentic emotional connection. During moments of deep emotional intimacy there is no pretense or ego at work.

If you are anything like me, you probably have done a lot of “healing” work on your self. A few years ago, I was introduced to the concept of “integration”. I was invited to think in terms of integration instead of in terms of healing. It made a lot of sense to me, and brought profound changes in my life. I will share with you in this article how and why you can benefit from this mind shift. Healing connotes that there is something that needs fixing, and that something is wrong with you.

Who can forget that rush of budding love? Everything is perfect. He or she is perfect. The freckles on their nose are perfect. In the first flushes of love, you even feel like you are perfect. There is absolutely no feeling like it in the world. Then life sets in and perfection seems to be a thing of the past. Sure, every once in awhile you see and feel sparks of the way things were. However it seems like those times are getting fewer and further between. Of course the love i

Even if you're deeply in love with your partner, there will be times when it feels like you are miles apart. This is natural, but that doesn't make it any less uncomfortable. To help you maintain a healthy and peaceful relationship, you can use Feng Shui. As with any relationship, energy shifts are par for the course. But that doesn't mean you simply need to endure them in order to regain your relationship mojo. Why not try to keep the peace all the time? When the Waters are

The meaning of intimacy varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship. Intimacy has more to do with rituals of connection. It is possible to compete over intimacy but that is likely to be self-defeating. Intimacy requires empathy - the ability to stand in another's shoes. n Intimacy is both the ability and the choice to be close, loving and vulnerable. Intimacy requires identity development. You have to know yourself and your inner self in order to

Let's talk about the prospect of being vulnerable. For years I thought it was a mortal sin to be vulnerable. I went around saying that people who were vulnerable were weak. The truth was that I was terrified of being vulnerable. And I had good reason to be. When I was a child it wasn't safe to be vulnerable.rn Many of us have had experiences in childhood and beyond that have made it feel unsafe and terrifying to be vulnerable in life. These experiences are valid and it would

Oh how you dread all the publicity around Valentine’s Day because even though you love your partner dearly, the intimacy and romance has seemed to have gone many years ago. Maybe it is because you sleep in separate rooms you think, but then you rationalize this by saying, it has to be this way so that you can both get a good nights sleep, because your partner’s snoring keeps you awake. With over 90 million snorers in the US and some research indicating that one in four coupl

Sexual intimacy is as important for the health and vitality of the marriage relationship as is emotional closeness and spiritual connection. Sexual nourishment that feeds both husband and wife is the dessert of married life. Strengthening your marriage intimately--emotionally, spiritually and sexually--is one of the most important efforts in which you can put your time and energy. So-called desire discrepancies between husband and wife can be a thing of the past, as couples come to understand the intricacies of intimacy and mutual sexual fulfillment.

Online therapy courses - It is good to help others and it is even better if you can help them to transform their lives. To take a person who is going through an emotional torment or who is undergoing an emotional improvement in their goals or their personality. To take someone who is anxious and turn them into someone who is at peace with themselves is wonderful. To take a flawed self image or personality or improve them so that you are happier or more able to work out your g

With over 90 million snorers in America, and studies showing up to 80% of couples sleeping in separate rooms when one partner snores, it is no wonder that builders and architects alike are reporting that more and more Americans are building homes with two master suites or are remodeling homes to include an additional master suite. In an article entitled, “To Have, Hold and Cherish, Until Bedtime” published in the New York Times in 2007, it was reported that in a survey by the

Every year in Canada, people face the consequences of sexual activities. Having sex or making love can be a rewarding, wonderful experience. But too often, teens or women that aren’t ready for a family have this experience and then have to face an unplanned pregnancy or an STI. In this country, over 95,000 abortions* are performed every years, and whether you’re pro-choice or not, that is a shockingly high number; one that could be lowered if more people embraced the ofte

There are three things that women commonly say to men -- especially during conflict -- that cut a man to the core. Saying these things can literally trigger a man to shut down emotionally, and to withdraw from you. Here they are: 1) Anything that implies an inability to provide for his family: "If you made more money, we would not have to live paycheck to paycheck." 2) Any suggestion that he has a lack of interest in family time: "You work such long hours-the kids and I never

Wind power is one of the fastest growing alternative energy sources available. What could be cleaner than capturing the power of the moving air and turning it into energy? This is a powerful metaphor on a personal level and in our work to make relationships sustainable. The air in your relationship flows from the communication that passes between you and your partner. It is the currency of your relationship. It has the power of a wind generator to capture the essence of what

There is a new love and marriage forum which is ideal for anyone who is wanting to swap views or get support or find out information on any subject relating to feelings, relationships and people. You can find it at http://www.girls-magazine.moonfruit.com. Girl's forum. One of the reasons people are so keen to use computers now is because they enjoy reading and writing. Sometimes it is possible to combine this with making friends and finding out things, getting support and sh

Ever had that daunting experience of losing your partner because you feel even a smidge of distance growing between you two? If so, you’re not alone. Countless women experience this everyday in their relationships, especially when they think the relationship is going so well. Are men just interested in sex? Are men just in it for the chase and once the thrill of the chase is long gone the relationship goes stagnant? Why do men pull away in the first place? Here’s the thin

Jealousy is an ugly, unpredictable and worst emotion of fear, insecurity and envy over love and relationship. Even though jealousy is unhealthy, it is but a normal occurrence in every part of the relationship. The perception of jealousy differs from one person to another as it can be stronger to some and sometimes, it consumes them. Now, how can you really say that the jealousy is not healthy anymore? When a person is strongly in love with his partner, he doesn’t know when

My Husband Doesn’t Listen to A Word I Say!! By Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Sherry K. writes: “No matter what I do, I just can’t get through to my husband. He’s in his own world and completely tunes me out. I don’t have any trouble getting along with anyone else, but somehow Ted always blows things out of proportion, taking issue with everything I say. Lately, he’s been so moody and critical. I can always tell when there’s going to be an argument because he comes home scowling

Is premature ejaculation still haunting you? You have been searching for the answer on how to stop premature ejaculation naturally? Have you found the answer?rn rnIf you want to end premature ejaculation naturally, then you must learn the way to control your pubococcygeus muscles (PC muscles)rn rnWeak PC muscles contribute to fast erection and early ejaculation. By controlling your PC muscles, you could prolong the time lag between the last ejaculation and the next erection.

I’m sorry mama! I never meant to hurt you! I never meant to make you cry but tonight I’m cleaning out my closet. n—lyrics to Eminem’s “Cleaning Out My Closet (I’m Sorry, Mama)” Eminem went where no son has publicly gone before—or is allowed to go—in attacking his mother. In this society, it is ...

The term MSM (men who have sex with men)derives from the growing body of literature showing evidence that not all men who have sex with men - even obligatory homosexual sex - are gay. It's struck such a chord that even Oprah addressed the trend when she interviewed J.L. King who originally ...

The Four C’s of Emotional Intimacy Emotional intimacy is a deep bond between a husband and wife that is occasionally defined as a soulmate connection. Along with spiritual, intellectual, and sexual intimacy, emotional intimacy is one of the building blocks upon which great marriages are ...

The mechanics of “having sex” are fairly simple, but really “making love” and developing a good intimate relationship takes some time and effort. Movies, pornography and other media tell us that sex is–or should be–easy, which is a set up for problems in a real relationship. For those who have ingested pornography, it’s difficult to have a healthy and accurate perspective of sexuality, and to separate fantasy from reality. Pornography–The Sex Mis-educator

Daily we come across a number of people in life – at home, at workplace, in school or college, etc. However, some of them become an important part of our life, so much so that they begin to seem to be the very purpose of our existence. This is mainly because we’ve got attached to them. But have you ever wondered what does attachment lead to? Is it happiness or sadness?Param Pujya Dadabhagwan, an enlightened being says, attachment finally leads to suffering. This is due to

“Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing…I am not aware of any other factor in medicine- not diet, not smoking, not exercise, not stress, not genetics, not drugs, not surgery- that has a greater impact on our quality of life, incidence of illness and premature death from all causes.” –Dr. Dean Ornish These words began a revolution of th

Ed and Brenda have been married for nine years. Both describe their marriage as fulfilling and generally happy, and they experience the typical ups and downs that many couples face. They report that they share a good, solid sex life, and--as in all relationships--the passion between them ebbs ...

I recently read a powerful book that had a tremendous impact on the way I view how couples relate to each other. “The Five Love Languages”, by Dr. Gary Chapman, carefully illustrates how we express and receive love based on how we ourselves process it. There are five clear languages that couples can identify how they need love expressed to them and, conversely, if they are receiving love in ways that do not match their particular language type then the relationship will m

There is always a way you can be more exciting to your boyfriend. Even if you have been together for a long time, there is no reason he shouldn't still be attracted to you - even more than he was the first day you met. Usually, people lose interest in each other after some time, since they get used to being together all the time. Don't let that happen to you. Use the 5 real life tips I'll give you so that you can stay exciting for your boyfriend for a lifetime. I won't lie to

Are You Ready To Learn How To Use Phone Sex The Right Way? Phone sex is an art form that everyone should include in their amorous repertoire. It will help to keep things interesting in or outside the bedroom with your partner. It teaches you to express yourself more freely and open as a lover. And as a result, this will allow you to learn new ways to please each other's desires. There are a lot of people who currently use this method either with their partners or a professio

One thing that is lacking in many marriages that makes it difficult for many is transparency. Many people in marriage are simply not open to each other, this gives to lots of crisis and conflict in the family, if your home must be joyful, peaceful and blissful you and your partner must be open to each other, not giving room for doubt, distrust and suspicion. You must live a life of total openness without, " dark rooms" " skeleton" in your cupboard, nothing to hide everything is on the table.

Loneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or school. A person can be lonely even when surrounded by other people. We can feel lonely when there is a lack of intimacy in our relationships. nnLoneliness occurs at all stages of our l

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Intimacy . Intimacy includes both physical intimacy and emotional intimacy, both relating the feelings of closeness, safety, trust and transparency among partners in a collaborative relationship. Richard Nicastro is the Official Guide to Intimacy . Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships , by David Schnarch, is a valuable resource for people interested in Intimacy and it is a

Most Men do hurt their Wives in the name of correcting them. They speak harshly; they are so rash in their approach and can be very brutal. Lots of women are living their lives in bitte ess and anger due to the careless ways their husbands have been talking to them over time. Here you will be able to know the right ways to talk to your wife without hurting her: 1) LOWER YOUR VOICE: Don’t shout at her, she is not your housemaid, she is not a Child. You can correct, yes, but why shouting?r

"Stimulus is the missing third dimension in all theories of motivation." David Freemantle With all the discussion of economic crisis going on today, there is little recognition of the even deeper poverty of heart which like a creeping malaise impacts the very core of our wellbeing, our life and the meaning we derive from it. Recent studies by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago found that over the last twenty years over one in four of us have no

It is not surprising where men constantly look for ways to lasting longer in bed! For men, what can be more important than satisfying their women in bed without fail each and every time they have sex. rnIf you ever dreamed of being able to satisfy your women on their sexual needs and master the art of lasting longer in bed for men, here are the secrets. First, have a strong mind Have you heard of the saying, "you are what you think"? If you think you are a sissy, you are! If

The violet flame is a meditation that allows healing by transmuting energies. It is well-known by people practicing Yoga and Alchemy and has been made famous by Saint Germain. Here's an in-depth explanation of what the violet flame meditation is and how to make it more effective.

A comment from a woman: "I'm all for having sex, no question about that. But I'm also about it happening for reasons that don't include 'not caring' or 'giving value' to someone else. Most of your information is a lot classier & better put together than this." It brings up the question. How to you conciliate the Buddhist philosophy of detachment with the philosophy of living from the heart? What do both these philosophies mean anyway?

What you create in your home you create in your life. You can begin to take control of your life’s outcome by taking control of your environment. Since you end up spending over half of your life in bed, it should come as no surprise how important this room is to your life’s happiness and the practice of Feng Shui. The goal is to create the optimum environment in your bedroom for prosperity, abundance, relationships and health. The bedroom is the place where you restore and re

A few people asked me whether animal magnetism (also known as sexual magnetism) is good or evil. Someone wrote in an article that “animal magnetism is evil and manipulative, and also that the person with animal magnetism steals the other person's life-force in the process". Let's explore the issue.

Intimacy is a lot like trying to get warm on a cold winter night. You wrap yourself up in your favorite blankets and settle in for sleep, but at some point ove ight you may feel too warm and constrained by the blankets. So you disentangle yourself and push the blankets away. But after a few ...

"Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits." SOS 4:16b The way your man sees sex, is quite different from your perception of sex. It means much more to your husband than to you. He is passionate about it and might even be "crazy" about it. Sex affects the way every man reasons. Once you understand the importance of sex to your man, I am sure you will be able to go all out to satisfy him.

When your sex life suffers, your marriage suffers as well. You want to get everything at this hot level once again. You want to bring the passion back into the bedroom and you are determined to make this happen today. Foreplay is extremely important to your sex life and if you aren’t including it as a part of your routine, then you are truly missing out. Without foreplay, you and your partner are both not at your peak of sexual arousal. The more aroused you are before sex,

Even though Travis and Linda are decades beyond the acceptable age for trick-or-treating (they’re in their mid-forties), and even though they don’t have children of their own to steer around the neighborhood, they love Halloween. No, it’s not what you think. They don’t ...

A while back a guy friend came up to me at church and said he had some receipts for me to reimburse. I looked at him like “What are you talking about?” and he said, “You know…babysitting receipts. You said you’d cover the babysitting if I’d start taking my wife out on dates.” I laughed and said “Okay. Sure.”

You aren’t looking to just be able to satisfy your woman. You want to give her total and complete satisfaction. You want to leave her speechless and breathless once you are through with her. You want to drive her wild in the bedroom and you want to make her scream. You want to become a master of the female orgasm and to be able to give her pleasure that is out of this world. To help you on your journey to becoming a master of the female orgasm, here are 5 ways to make a wom

Raksha Bandhan is one of the most auspicious festivals in India which is celebrated with great joy and fervor. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi, also known as a sacred thread, by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her. It is the bond of protection, affection and selfless love amongst brothers and sisters. As the festival is around the corner, t

We all strive for equality in our lives. We look for it at work, we demand it in our classrooms and we ask for it in relationships. Gender equality, race equality and opportunity equality for all. The search is always there. The need for it is relentless, and should be. This article examines the equality that we look for in couples’ relationships. The couple can consist of any type. This particular examination reflects in every single relationship without any barriers, not

It's natural to enter a long-term relationship with expectations. And one expectation most of us have is that our spouse or partner will remain relatively healthy. Although wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness, we don't automatically assume our loved ones will suffer a ...

There are millions of men in the world who are suffering from premature ejaculation. So, if you are facing the same problem, you should be comfort to know that you are not alone. Premature ejaculation could be utterly embarrassing. Imagine this, before your girl has had a chance to "warm-up", you are forced to get off the bed. Come on, don't hide your face in shame. Let me share with you the key on how to cure premature ejaculation naturally. Contrary to the common believe, t

Second marriage success: How to strengthen your second marriage Pam voiced her frustration about problems in her second marriage: “I couldn’t believe it was happening all over again. Slowly but surely, my second husband started to do all the things my first husband did, and I ...

You and your wife are settled in for the Mary Tyler Moore Show marathon with his and hers bags of microwave popco and caffeine-free diet Pepsi. Before Mary even gets in her first, "Oh, Mr. Grant!", the Passion Police bust down your door and handcuff you both. "You are hereby charged with ...

For many busy couples, intimacy is unfortunately an issue that gets pushed aside. Really, nobody’s checking up on it (we hope), and you don’t normally have a deadline on it or any of the other checks and balances that are involved in many other sectors of your lives. Still, intimacy is an integral part of a relationship, so where do you go from here, especially when you’re overtaxed and exhausted? Schedule it! This is too important to let it get away! Take out that datebook a

So you are wondering how to win him back. You have come to the right place if you feel gaining him again is worth your effort and time. Follow these tips and your ex boyfriend will be back in your arms once more.Do not communicate with him to allow him space. Do not cling as you may look desperate even if you are dying to have him back. When you run after him, he will continue to run the other way as guys do not really like girls who pathetically chase after them. If you give

Q: I love my husband, but somewhere along the line we've become more like friends than lovers. We had an amazing sex life early in our relationship but now we're lucky if we have sex once a month, and when we do it's pretty unremarkable. I really enjoy sex and I'd like to make it a regular part ...

To make our marriage better and enjoy intimacy in our marriage,one important thing we need to know about ourselves and our partners is to understand our sexual desires, how we are sexually wired, the way we act and do what we do. Why some want sex often, others don't. This may have to do with our sex grouping. This will go a long way to affect the way we see and take sex and the way we relate to our spouses.

Enlightened relationships fulfill all aspects of our lives. We trust each other and we feel we are on the same team so we like to help each other. There is a deep sense of belonging. We discuss important issues together. We laugh together. We love to express our sensuality freely, with ...Enlightened relationships fulfill all aspects of our lives. We trust each other and we feel we are on the same team so we like to help each other. There is a deep sense of belonging. We discuss important issues together. We laugh together.

Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. Article Do Not Make Deals with the Devil: He is Deaf As we have been told since forever, the “Devil” as you know him has the following characteristics: A liar, cunning, a tempter, deceitful, totally evil, a thief, an adversary, wicked, cowardly, a murderer, lacking in principles, rebellious, fierce, cruel, of discord, destructive and proud of it. Do these characteristics fit the description of someone or some people of whom you have come into conta

Although love is the basis for all relationships, it does not in itself create the substance of a relationship.nnAlthough we usually think of a relationship as two people, in truth a relationship can be with family, working colleagues, or friends.nnThe relationship itself is like a third person, or being …. with its own needs. The relationship – as a being – can get tired, cranky, claustrophobic, but also creative, supportive and empowering.n nOther qualitie

No matter how we might resist them at times, we can't deny the presence of rules in society. From traffic lights to ticket sales, rules help us avoid chaos and establish routines that allow us to cope as a society. But beyond the macrocosm, rules are an important presence in the microcosm of ...

For many couples, getting married is the happy conclusion of a long-lasting relationship. However, getting married doesn't mean that you'll never need to put in any serious effort to keep your relationship blossoming. Going on dates, taking vacations and giving each other gifts can help you deepen your relationship as it continues to evolve and change. 1. Try New Interests Together Getting involved in a new hobby or interest with your spouse is a good way to give the two of y

Your wife can be dying in silence why still performing her wifely duties, you will need to know her to know when she needs to be fixed. When a woman is always moody, cries a lot, yell on Children, can easily sleep or sleep a lot, she may be with battling something you are not careful enough to see. A real man will not allow his wife to fall apart without fixing her and make her better and happy. If you discover your wife is falling apart, it is often due the following: 1. CHECK IF YOU ARE THE PROBLEMr

"Can two walk together except they agree?" Amos 3:3 Openness abhors secrecy, unfaithfulness or infidelity. Effective communication makes openness possible. Two cannot agree except they communicate. You must be ready to speak to your partner without lies and deceit.

Is premature ejaculation causing you much embarrassment? Have you been trying to find the natural cure to end this misery? Let me share with you 3 simple steps which you could apply immediately. You have found the answer to the question of how to treat premature ejaculation naturally. The 3 steps are as follows: Step 1, long-lasting thrusting technique This technique is about how you should thrust when having sex. When having sex, most men thrust as deep as they could and wit

An affair takes an enormous emotional, physical and spiritual toll on any committed relationship. The very foundation that a relationship is built upon—trust, commitment and loyalty—are shattered, and the post-affair relationship is sometimes unsalvageable because the sense of ...

Nice attractive wedding jewelry makes bride’s wedding day complete and overall appearance of the bride. On her wedding day, bride wants to look most beautiful and wants everything special and unique from her dress to jewelry. Most importantly wedding jewelry should tone well with wedding attire perfectly. After wedding gown, the bride's next step is to look for unique accessories. Fortunately, buying wedding jewelry is not a difficult task. It is wonderful to think that our

The Tantric path is to reunite with our Divine spark. It encourages us to identify with our Higher Self, our Divine essence. When you identify with your Higher Self, you live in a heightened vibrational field and you are open to the intuition coming to you from your Divine self, guiding you to the fulfillment of your life and your mission.

In a perfect world, my husband and I are alone at a romantic resort, where we get couples massages, candlelight dinners al fresco, breakfast in bed, dancing under the stars, and lots of undisturbed nookie time. Here’s the reality – two busy careers, two busy kids, too busy and broke for anything, let alone a romantic getaway. What’s that quote about necessity being the mother of invention? Well, DH (darling husband!) and I came up with a fabulous solution to our time and money challenge for romance.

Ever heard of ‘bibliotherapy?’ I’ve been a practitioner for years, but I never heard this fancy word until recently. Bibliotherapy is an academic term used to describe the amazingly beneficial (and very delightful!) mind/body reactions that occur from reading erotic romantic literature. In fact, sex therapists are advising their female patients to get busy and start reading erotic romance! YAY!

When a troubled couple comes to me for relationship help, one of the first questions I ask is, "What have you already done to try to solve these relationship problems?" Several issues immediately become apparent as I listen to these distressed couples: 1. Many of them didn't have a plan to ...

Physical intimacy is an important component in marriage and long-term relationships. The reasons why a passionate marriage might dwindle into a sexless marriage vary widely. The first step in keeping passion alive over the long haul is to understand the roadblocks to emotional and physical intimacy. In addition to the natural reduction of sexual desire and frequency that occurs in long-term marriages/relationships, there are other factors that may be contributing to a lackluster sex life. Here are a few to consider:

Good communication is the foundation of every great relationship. Listening and being listened to are signs of care and respect for your partner. When you feel cared for, you have more energy flowing through you, and sex is better. Real, powerful Intimacy comes from such caring and respect for your partner. Here are some good tips: 1. Make sure you have your partner’s attention without demanding that they stop what they are doing to listen to you, unless it’s an emergency. If one of you is busy when you want to talk, set up a time when you both can pay attention to each other.

Maintaining a long distance relationship is surely not the easiest thing to do. When you are living far away from each other, your relationship becomes more vulnerable. For one, there’s the lack of intimate contact. Then there’s also the problem with miscommunication. Given these possibilities, any couple who plan to engage in a long distance relationship should be mature and responsible enough to know what they are getting into. But what exactly are the things that you s

Emotional safety is something couples typically don't think about until something happens to threaten this safety. Emotional safety (knowing that you can trust your spouse/partner, that s/he has your best interest in mind and will try to be responsive to your emotional needs) creates a foundation of stability that grounds your relationship. When it is missing, the very foundation of one's relationship is compromised.

What’s the secret to ongoing intimacy, in and OUT of the bedroom? Most couples agree that they feel more emotionally, mentally, and physically connected with each other, after a good romp in the sack. But generally that yummy feeling of mutual connection begins to wane over time, overwhelmed by all the pressing details of home, work, kids, etc. Feelings of disconnection can also lead to arguments and fights, which can make it more difficult for couples to find their way bac

"I hate having to compete with the TV or computer for my husband's attention. He used to be such a wonderful listener. I feel like I'm not important enough to him anymore." ~Jennifer "It's really frustrating. I'll tell my girlfriend something and by the next day, she's forgotten what I said. ...

In the past you were single…nn…and you could make decisions without having to check in with anyone. Your favorite color was red and you liked small, fast cars (as in Cherry Red Sports Car, beloved even though you wrenched your back getting in and out); The one bedroom apartment ...

How often do you want to make love with your partner? How often does your partner want to make love? Many times the answers to both questions are not in sync. The best answer for your relationship, however, may be found somewhere in between.nnWhen most relationships first begin there is high degree of passion and sexual frequency. The newness of discovering one another as well as the newness of the relationship is the primary contributor. Over time this new-found excitement a

Lately the New Warrior Adventure--sponsored by the Mankind Project (MKP)--has been getting some negative press. The false belief that is being written is that it promotes reparative therapy and helps gay men turn straight. This is the promise given by some reparative therapy groups and ...

Fear. That’s the main reason. We fear the consequences of our power. Sometimes we fear the responsibility that comes with power. You may not feel ready to wield so much power. When you realize that you can manifest your desires quickly and definitively when you go after them directly, it’s a bit of a head trip. It takes a while to get used to a reality in which your desires manifest so quickly and so strongly. Consequently, it’s very tempting to redirect your power into cre

The sexless wife is often the stereotype of the downtrodden everyman in stories and comedies but if you have a sexless wife then you know it is no laughing matter. The humiliation and emotional pain of being rejected by the woman who is meant to be your soul mate can be an awful experience that pushes many relationships to breaking point and often beyond. Hopefully these tips will help you get things back on track. Start Slowly While being romantic and an object of desire is

It is easy for people to throw caution into the wind after weeding, disrespecting their spouses, removing courtesy hurting each other deeply. Many wrong things we cannot do to outsiders are what we do to our spouses, this is totally wrong. To have intimacy in your marriage, to enjoy sizzling and intimate relationship with your spouse politeness is the key. To show that we are polite to our spouse and spark up intimacy in our marriage, thereby enjoying the miracle of politeness in our homes, we must do the following:

Lack or breakdown of communication is the primary reasons marriages fail. Couples have to learn to talk and listen to each other if they desire a solid marriage. Communication, most especially verbal is what makes us different from other animals and that is the foundation of all human relationship. Two people cannot walk together except they agree and they can't agree except they TALK. No marriage can be right if the parties involves have not mastered the act of communication. Communication can either be:

“Wow- I thought you two were Newlyweds!” How often do you and your mate hear this? If you’re like most of us, probably not very often, (unless you are, of course, newly wed). But what would it be like to have that ‘spark’ again?

Would you like to learn about Revive Her Drive Review? Would you expect to find out more regarding the credibility of Susan and Tim Bratton? Or is Revive Her Drive Scam or legitimate product? You will find the answers within this honest review! It is extremely surprising the number of people think that they aren't romantic, not have access to been, and never will likely be. They think that since they are not naturally romantic they quit. Consequently they never put in the pra

Are you currently sabotaging your relationship and don't even realize where you've gone wrong? This is a common mistake of many women who are unsuccessful in their relationships. Needless to say, you should do something different if you wish to change and improve your relationship. Attempt a more honest technique of conversation as opposed to trying to be the "perfect woman" and concentrating so much on doing good deeds to melt his heart. Which, by the way, hasn't wraped up

A whole lots of people are having problems in their marriage today because they allow barriers in their openness to their spouses,here let us check some of the barriers you must remove to give room for open ness in your marriage.

Many people, especially in the academic world, look at the world in a very rational way. They view everything related to energies and spirituality with skepticism, a rational skepticism. People involved in groups often seek approval and recognition. For example, Wikipedia wants to be recognized as a legit encyclopedia. The Zeitgeist Movement wants to be taken seriously by the medias and mainstream population.

For better or for worse, we’ve all learned how to be in relationships from observing the unions that surrounded us throughout our lives. If you grew up in a family where faithfulness, compassion and commitment were top priorities, and conflicts were dealt with rather than swept away, ...

Warning: the contents of this article may upset you. In fact, I strongly recommend that you close this page. If you're like most people, you have a child-like naïveté about romance. I don't want to spoil that. Sure, you were able to handle the truth about Santa Claus and the tooth ...

When we begin a relationship we start off by revealing parts of ourselves, our likes and dislikes, what I like to call our preferences. These include things such as politics, religion, our favorite movies, the food we like, basically our thoughts, views and beliefs. If we agree, like and accept the parts the other person reveals then the relationship continues. If not the relationship can often end before it begins. Now here is the secret to intimacy, trust and love. The ins

A lot of peoople want magic pills to solve all their problems. They often end up frustrated. Some are willing to put more efforts to get deeper results. Lasting exte al changes come from within. Those who decide to clear their emotional limitations to transform their life from the inside out usually go through a process. According to the people I've seen, here's the process they usually go through.

When a couple enters therapy and one partner exhibits sexually addictive behaviors, the non-addicted partner (co-addict) often asks me to “Fix my partner!” Both believe that their only problem is how his/her sexual acting out (SAO) impairs their relationship. With all couples, however, I ...

First Be Happy then Make Love!nHow often are we depending on and expecting our romantic relationship to make us happy? Or anticipating that when we get into "that great relationship" we will be happy? Of course, romance, relationships and sex can bring tremendous pleasure and joy, but do they fundamentally make a person happy? If you talk to people about this, like Alicia and I do everyday in our coaching practice, you might find (and probably already know) that people associ

Communication is the foundation of your relationship. Without it, you can't really have much of a relationship--just imagine how futile it is to build a house on quicksand rather than concrete. And with healthy, reciprocal communication, your marriage or relationship will continue to evolve in ...

If I asked you who your best friend is, many of you would point to your spouse or partner. Close friends share a strong emotional bond, enjoy spending time with each other and often have a lot in common. However, there are important elements of a romantic relationship that set it apart from a ...

Have you ever heard of a dog that gives you the middle finger, snubs you when you call, believes that you exist to please her and that she doesn’t have to please you (unless she feels like it)—and channels the worst parts of your mother to boot? A dog that intentionally tries to trip you when ...

WHAT IS IMPOTENCE? Impotence is the inability to get a potent enough erection to perform the act of sexual intercourse. The causes are mainly emotional and psychological in origin, though physical factors may also contribute. The closing section of this article discusses brain entrainment as an effective cure of impotence. THE CAUSES AMONGST VARIOUS AGE GROUPS Impotency affects men of all ages - from young adolescents to those of post-middle age. The factors which contribute

While it is true that sexy is purely a state of mind, there are still a couple of things you can do to turn up the romance at home. When it comes to preparing for a romantic evening at home, be sure that nothing can interrupt the mood. Turn off the cell phone, television, and computer, since modern technology is not required for a night of intimacy. And since we are talking about romance here, it's always good to have a few candles on hand. What's romance without candlelight?

10 simple things to spark that desire and set your love life on fire again! After many years of being in a committed relationship, both people very busy, kids running around, family obligations, and possibly even two careers and a household to manage, it’s not shocking that intimacy would be the last thing on someone's mind.

"Spiritual Relationships" from my book Pillars of Awesome Relationships . . . We are spiritual beings and we never get farther away from our true spiritual nature than when we are triggered in an intimate relationship. Intimate relationships can be the most challenging part of living a spiritual life because they demand that we look into the darkest parts of our being and bring light to the farthest reaches of our past. Having an awesome, blessed relationship that nurtures

There is currently a class war between the workers and the ultra-rich, and the rich are winning. That's unfortunate, because this is not sustainable for anyone. Money, which is nothing more than a piece of paper representing an agreement and a contract, is losing its stability. Investors are moving their wealth into real assets such as gold, metals, food, rice, cafe and everything that has real value. As a consequence, the price of all the commodities is going up. Inflation is going up until people can't buy what they need for survival.

One of our aspirations in life aside from work success, we also wish for a perfect partner and pray to make a relationship last. Almost all of us actually wish to have those dreams, as in a desire and wish. Life is necessary with support and one good support we can have is the support from a good relationship.Love in the relationship can totally transform you as a person; it can really make a change in your life from negative to positive. When you want a relationship that wil

nnSharing your deepest darkest secrets isn’t easy; it takes courage and a promise of confidentiality and can leave you at your most vulnerable. Truly intimate relationships require a high level of trust in order to sustain. Please take a moment to write your answers to the following questions to assess where you are in your ability to forge meaningful sexual relationships.n n Do I enjoy sex? n What do I like most about my relationship? n What steps can I take today to make

After the story broke that New York governor Eliot Spitzer was having sex with prostitutes, relationship experts popped up on every news channel, dispensing theories about Mr. Spitzer's behavior. Opinions about why a married man (and one with a great deal to lose) would behave this way ranged ...

Surveys indicate that men are more likely to be unfaithful than women. Because of this unsettling statistic, it is helpful to explore the specific reasons why men -- more often than women -- may choose to have an affair. There are many reasons why you might be unfaithful. The obvious is that ...

During an extensive marriage seminar; the speaker emphasized on the fact that intimacy is the bedrock of romance in any marriage. He did his best to convince everyone in attendance to nurture intimacy in their homes. As Jude and his wife sat listening with rapt attention to the speaker, they thought on the state of their marriage and oblivious of each other’s conclusion, their views were contrasting.

A loving connection is the bedrock of a committed relationship—all couples are trying to find ways to remain emotionally close to one another as they navigate the complexities of life. When people feel deeply connected to their partners, they often describe feeling "complete," "whole" or ...

I get computer programming job offers every week, which pay 80000$/year as salary or 100000$/year as independent contractual worker. I thought it was because of my extensive programming experience and expertise, but there might be more to it. One of my coaching clients got 3 job interviews the week after we worked together on solving a feeling of unworthiness. Another coaching client just got several job offers. Guess what? Now they can afford coaching!

At times in our intimate relationships we find ourselves repeating the same pattern of conflict with each other. There can be an escalation where both partners end up feeling unresolved and more distant, and it can be hard to see how we can do anything different. Even though we may be aware of this, again and again we get drawn into the same pattern – so much so that the interactions roll out predictably. Unwinding this cycle can be a challenging process, but the benefits f

One quality of a happy long-term relationship is that each person develops a high level of comfort with the other person. That comfort level allows the couple to interact in a stress-free manner most of the time. There is nothing wrong with that! However, there is an unwanted byproduct: the relationship can become humdrum or boring. Boredom leads to resignation at best and a wandering eye at worst. To alleviate the boredom, it is imperative to occasionally do the unexpected.

If you are to become sexually empowered, you must tell your story. We ALL have a sexual story to tell. Your story might include your experience of your own body from very early in your life up to now. It might include feelings of desire or crushes or past relationships and sexual experiences. It includes shame and rejection, ignorance and trauma or other difficult parts of your sexual experience—the parts you rarely, if ever, share. It includes your relationship to your own

One key to marriage success was exposed in the Bible by King Solomon long time ago; but most modern couples are ignoring it or they are not aware of it. Let’s check it out first before I comment on it. "I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves"(Song of Solomon 7:10-12 KJV)

We all need intimacy. We all have different ways we receive and give intimate messages. It should be easy, as intimacy is natural and we are born needing to be intimate and close. What is challenging is that we might know what we want, but not how to get it. We may know how to give, but not to receive or vice versa. In other words, intimacy, although needed by us all, is not so easy to time correctly. Sometimes we are unable to even understand it is there, right before our ey

Do you know the real meaning of intimacy? For most men, this word means closeness. If your answer is closeness then you are thinking in right direction. But the closeness should be of minds and not bodies. Until you and your partner come close, you can’t make love. Or in other words, both the partners should be close to each-other for successful lovemaking. Men think different than women do. For men, sex is a way to satisfy their physical needs. Some men take lovemaking as

Why is it important to your own growth and peace of mind that you are ok with where you are? Being OK with where you are accomplishes two things. First of all, it gives you a clear picture of where you are. Second, it gives you piece of mind, and an honest foundation from which you can start healing your early sexual trauma. When you are honest with yourself, you have a solid base to start from. It gives you a starting point from which you can begin to trust yourself.

In more recent years it seems like our society has begun to shy away from physical contact. Gone are the days of constant touching and hugging, with most of us instead choosing to keep to ourselves. According to experts in the field many of us are currently “contact starved” in our current practices. However, there are certain exclusive benefits that accompany light contact, so becoming more open to touch can yield some notable improvements. It’s worth mentioning that I used

Valentine's Day is the annual affair that sends everyone scrambling to find the one token that represents their love. Most are desperate to make their partners happy on this special day and will try not to leave room for disappointment. If you want to be one of those lucky few, consider investing in a vibrator. A vibrator is the perfect gift for couples to send their lovemaking experience soaring to a whole new level. Roughly 30% of women achieve orgasm through intercourse. B

In the Western World, trauma is mostly seen as psychological impact but there is actually a different view on trauma that not many people do not know about or understand. One of the most common approaches to healing trauma is to have someone to talk to so that you can be heard and feel understood and supported. That is very important because it can make you feel better and enable you to move on, however, it does not clear out your trauma.

Whether it is appreciating the beauty of the sun rising in the morning, admiring the innocence of a newbo child, acknowledging the joy of spending quality time with friends or the intimacy of making love to your partner – pleasure in it’s many forms is one of the most important things for us to respect and cultivate in our lives. Whenever we hold a pleasurable thought in our mind we create a biochemical reaction in our body, which releases nitric oxide from the lining of our

When Marriage hurts, there is a high possibility of making mistakes that will make the matter worse. 9 THINGS YOU MUST NOT DO WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OF YOUR MARRIAGE Emotion is high, depression is setting in, anger is deep and worry is overwhelming, that is the period when people make more terrible mistakes, saying terrible things, do negative things, hurt themselves and their loved ones.9 THINGS YOU MUST NOT DO WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OF YOUR MARRIAGE Here are things you must never do, when your marriage is really hurting:

Relationships are the one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of our life. There are types of personal development that we are unable to do unless we are in relationship and there are ways that relationships push us to do work that we would not be otherwise motivated to do. One of the greatest challenges in relationship can be our boundaries –maintaining a connection to our self, being open with another, and caring for the relationship that exists between us. We can

Imagine your life without goals. That’s right: pretend you just wiped away every single goal imaginable—from the mundane sort like getting out of bed and brushing your teeth to the bigger variety, like making partner at the firm. I bet you can’t imagine it. Because without goals (the ones you ...

There are times when it's helpful to use compare and contrast thinking. For example, fifth-grade Social Studies. Remember when Mrs. Dogoody assigned the paper: "Compare and Contrast Ancient Roman and Ancient Greek Civilizations"? (I do; I still have the occasional nightmare about that one.) The ...

Lasagna, the earth's crust, and people;what do they have in common? They're all made of layers. Our layers are certainly more complicated than pasta and cheese, and very different from the planet's natural stratifications, but as thinking, feeling humans, we're complex, layered individuals. ...

When a Constellation is “set up,” we always try to start as small as possible. After you state your issue to the group, which generally consists of 15-20 people, I then check in with you about how you are doing. When you are ready, I tell you who needs to be represented in your Constellation. We need someone to represent you, someone to represent your father, and someone to represent your mother. In a Constellation, other people from the group are asked to represent the members of your family or the parts that are needed in a Constellation.

According to a Dictionary intimacy is defined as, "showing a close union or combination of particles or elements: an intimate mixture." Being intimate involves the mixing of our life with another's, a mingling of souls, a sharing of hearts. This is something we all long for because it's how God made us. We were designed to connect. Real Intimacy is More Than Sex Maybe you are wondering about sex. Assuredly, sex is a part of intimate expression, but it is not intimacy. Sex is a basic level of physically connecting to another person, but intimacy is a deeper connection.

You might have heard somebody tell you recently: “Don’t shoot the messenger”. The sentence has become kind of a catch phrase, but what does it really mean? In short, it means that you shouldn’t react. That when something is “triggering” you, upsetting you, you shouldn’t act out or lose it. This is easier said then done (as we all know!) This article will take a look at how you can stop yourself from reacting, and how you can create more peace in your life (Stop shooting the messenger). It all has to do with your response-ability It all has to do with your response-ability.

“Love is patient, love is kind.” But love, the kind we share with another, requires courage. Courage to stand in the world of unknowns and harness the intimacy that comes with the practice of being authentic with one another. It requires something akin to standing in a room completely naked, baring our wounded egos, learned pretenses, deepest hurts and most griping fears and saying, “this is me…. all of me”, and knowing that what is seen, will be cherished, honored, and above

Beginnings and endings...and your relationship Life is a never-ending series of beginnings and endings—with each ending signaling a new beginning. And it is these beginnings that give us hope that new possibilities are available, that we can shed what hasn't worked and start anew. Each beginning is imbued with possibility, a gift waiting to be claimed by a new owner. It is our need for a fresh start that makes the New Year so meaningful to so many. Marriage and your New Year's resolution

I'm often asked, "What is one of the most challenging issues couples face today?" While every couple is different, there are themes that I see in my work as a couples counselor and relationship coach. One common issue is the difficulty couples have in prioritizing their relationship—a form of ...

Anyone in a marriage or a long-term relationship understands the challenges of keeping romance and passion alive. Candlelit dinners, gazing into each other’s eyes, and the priority of talking and making love begin to buckle under the pressure of busy schedules, the demands of maintaining ...

Experiencing a deep, loving connection is one of the most meaningful aspects of a healthy relationship. But achieving and maintaining this connection isn't always easy. You (or your partner) can have a strong desire for closeness and yet inadvertently push each other away at times. This is ...

HE SAID SEX, SHE SAID NICE TRYrnTHE POWER OF LOVE SEX PERSUASION THE BRAIN (and this time he is TELLING THE TRUTH!) What is it about men who seemingly use sex as an answer to everything? Sex is their cure all answer to life’s riddles, resolution to troubled relationships, and the root of their ‘romantic’ incline. They flagrantly flaunt their fixation on sex-dicine as if they’d earned a degree in duping women; proud in their pretentious proclamation of mating as their

Can Food Really Enhance Your Sex Life? “The link between food and sex drive isn’t just wishful thinking” says Cynthia Sass, RD, author of S.A.S.S Yourself Slim. “Studies show that certain foods or nutrients do play a role in boosting libido and supporting a healthy sex life.” This is a great little checklist that outlines 7 of the best everyday foods that can jump start and improve your sex life. Avocados Funny thing to start the article with but, the Aztecs actuall

"You never listen to me...I've asked you a thousand times to let me know when you can't pick the kids up from daycare!" In my work with couples, it is common to hear one person accuse the other of "not listening." This usually takes the following form: 1. You ask your partner to do something ...

Couples often seek marriage counseling because of difficulties with intimacy. Why are so many couples struggling with intimacy? In order to fully connect with your spouse/partner, you need to share the deepest parts of yourself while maintaining a separate sense of self. This balancing act isn't ...

I have two small children, a husband, a household and my work. I do want to connect with Source (or whatever you call that higher part that governs the Universe) and I do want to be the best I can be. I do want to be enlightened. Many spiritual teachers suggest that a true state of divine connectedness can only be attained through stilling your mind, sitting quietly and by detachment from the world. Well, that has not been working for me. And I am pretty sure it hasn’t been working for you, either. So I started questioning this paradigm.

What is a fear of intimacy? The term "fear of intimacy" is often used to describe someone who has difficulty creating a close connection with their spouse/partner. Typically, the phrase highlights a person's struggle to become physically and/or emotionally close, and we often describe this struggle as a fear. But often there are certain differences between men and women that are misinterpreted as a fear of intimacy.

If you truly want to please your man to give him satisfaction beyond his wildest dreams, then you need some help. Right now, you just aren’t satisfying him and his greatest desires. If you worry that he is losing interest, then you need to fix things. You need to learn these 3 things that you must know about the male orgasm if you expect to keep your man happy in the bedroom. He can remain happy with you, but he can start to become unhappy with your sex life. You don’t wa

In my “toilet moment”,the moment that was my wake up call, I realized I wasn’t very far from death.

Two happily married couples, together for over fifteen years: "If I had to pick out one thing that has made the difference in our marriage, I guess it would be that he makes me laugh." ~Sarah "We just enjoy each other's company. We're playful and tease each other in a light-hearted way. Life ...

Want A Happy Sex Life? Buy Ambien for Sex Performance Anxiety Millions of men have a fear of performance in the bedroom. In fact, they experience severe signs of stress before sex in their daily lives. Long-term and severe stress problems cause performance anxiety in couples. In addition, experts say erectile dysfunction (ED) is the main health issue experienced by most men in the bedroom. Furthermore, sexual performance anxiety affects your ability to please your partner in

New love seems to cradle and carry couples for a time—magnifying all that is good about your partner and your future together. We now know that relationships go through a series of phases over the years—some that can challenge the very bond that holds you together. It's interesting ...

Intimacy is all about connection--the feeling that you and your partner are kindred spirits. The hallmark of a healthy marriage or relationship is feeling close and attuned to your partner, but maintaining this connection isn't always easy. Therefore, finding ways to enhance intimacy is a ...

rnOn the topic of intimacy many people might say, “What do we really mean by intimacy anyway?” Intimacy is both a familiarity with and a deep knowledge of another person. And in fact, the first person that we really need to be intimate with is ourselves. Our capacity to see and relate to another person is supported or diminished by our capacity to know ourselves. Therefore, I recommend that the following statements for increasing intimacy also be applied personally. Ask q

Whether or not you consider yourself an "emotional" person, there's no doubt about it: emotions play a central role in your relationship and in building a deeper level of intimacy. When you share your feelings, you communicate directly about your needs and the deepest parts of yourself. ...

You often hear struggling athletes say that they have to "go back to basics." After years of repetition, it's easy to lose sight of the fundamentals they need to stay on top of their game. Often they need an outsider's perspective (i.e., a coach) to help them determine which fundamentals ...

How often do we skip over our own needs and desires for fear that they won't be met? As part of our commitment and intention to call in great love into our lives, we need to learn to express our needs and desires and present them in ways that enroll others to fulfill them. So often in our relationships, both romantic and otherwise, we lose out on deepened love and connection because we make meaning out of what someone does or doesn't do. We make it mean something about us or

Being touched and caressed by someone we love is essential to our emotional health; adding libido boosting essential oils to the mix will TAKE YOU TO THE MOON! ïrnThere are many erogenous zones that many of us are unaware of; if that’s you, take a peek at my Sensual Massage page that has a great list of Erogenous Zones, and where to find them. ïrnIt’s always a good idea to learn something new every day, so today it may as well ber Your Erogenous Zones Learning where all of ou

The “I” s of intimacy (a.k.a interruptions) abundantly threaten relationships on a regular basis. Naturally occurring “I”s can’t be avoided no matter how much an individual or couple may try. Such is life. Many “I”s are obvious to all parties involved while some remain hidden to self as well as others. * Illness * Injury * Irritation * Immobility * Interference

As women, most of us have been conditioned to be cut off from our expression. We have been told not to get angry or have needs and just focus on pleasing others. We have learned to be “nice” at the price of losing connection to what really matters to us the most. We may even be at the point of not really knowing what we like and basing our opinions on others around us. Some women have developed silence for their survival. They have been victims of abuse and were punished

Success In Sex? You are probably wondering what kind of title THIS is, or is it just some kind of scammy hook to get you to read yet another bland article about another bland topic! Nope! Neither. This time around, I am venturing outside my normal business/lifestyle topics into the spicier side of life! When I started writing for Living Well For Success I wanted to cover success in ALL areas of life. So, it occurred to me that sex is a part of life, a rather big part. We are

Today one of my clients asked how she could cut her cord: Here is my answer to her question: I dreamed last year that I needed to cut my cord in order to be happy here with my children and my husband. (As you know, all of my family is in Germany and I am the only one here in the States) I had no idea what it would look like. I kept holding onto an intention: a curiosity to find out what cutting my cord in a healthy way would look like.

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~Victor Frankln You don't need me to tell you about the dire state of the American economy and the reverberations being felt around the world. While you're probably well aware of how this is directly ...

“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” -Robert Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land Do you want that relationship that lasts a lifetime and is nurturing for both of you? That relationship that truly makes you feel like the amazing human being that you really are? Who doesn’t? Life is busy, and even with the best of intentions, we can let life’s challenges overshadow our most important relationships. Remember, whatever you

When veteran parents give advice to new parents, they often start by explaining the value of routines: bedtimes, storytimes, mealtimes, etc. Well, guess what? We may outgrow footed pajamas and Sippy cups, but we don’t outgrow our need for rituals—repeated, regular events you come ...

Couples seek out my services when they’re dissatisfied about some aspect of their relationship or marriage. In many instances, small problems have spiraled into larger, complicated ones. (At least the problems feel complicated.) Often, my advice is straightforward and simple, even if the ...

Pthalate is a material added to plastic to make it more flexible and soft. But pthalate products are being banned in many countries across the world because of its harmful side effects. Research on pthalates has revealed that as it ages with time, it breaks down, leaches into other substances and contaminates the environment. The exposure to pthalates can prove especially potent to humans. Pthalate exposure can cause birth defects, liver damage, lung damage, Cardiovascular Di

If you have found yourself in maintaining a successful relationship then you may be losing hope of finding the partner of your dreams. I would say that it it’s time that you should learn how to be a woman that men adore! First and foremost, it is really vital to keep in mind that learning to be a girl whom guys fall for does not mean changing who you are. You want to entice a man to the real you, not someone you forced yourself to be. Have patience knowing that you can be a

How do these three words pertain to personal growth and a woman’s healing journey? Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day and, as the name suggests, we all should pause on that day and reflect on what we are grateful for. Not just reflect, but to truly feel the gratitude in our deepest core.

Fact #1: Certain topics of discussion proceed more smoothly with a little planning-- especially sensitive and emotional topics. Fact #2: When it comes to your marriage or relationship, you’re likely to overlook Fact #1. Permit me to make the following assumption: When you’re at ...

Just as sex is important to keep a couple connected on a physical level, prayer is important to keep a couple connected on a spiritual level. That is why I call a couple’s prayer time ‘spiritual sex.’ Here are just a few of the benefits spiritual sex provides: • By understanding more of what your partner wants for themselves and in the relationship, you can be more supportive. • Two people focusing their attention on a thought or vision is always more powerful than just one

Do you remember when you were a newlywed and intimacy was at the top of your and your beloveds list? Do you remember how very close you felt? Even if they weren’t around, when you thought of them you felt like everything was right in your world. It was. You were deeply connected at an energetic level. It’s time to reconnect. With every person we come into contact with, even for a second, there is an exchange of energy on a very subtle, yet very real level. When your relations

Q: My wife complains that I don’t talk to her enough. I really want to make her happy, so I’ve been trying to talk more. Sometimes this works and we have great conversations. But other times, when I try to give her advice, she ends up frustrated with me and I end up with my foot in my mouth. Any ...

Your wedding is one of the special occasions that need a lot of planning to make it a surprisingly attractive and valued remembrance. Thus great wedding decoration ideas should be given chief precedence while planning for a wedding interesting. The bride and groom will always be incredibly excited which means that hiring a wedding planner plays a major role in planning the event in its finer details about all the weddings. They take care of every single detail of your wedding

You exist within a web of relationships. For instance, if your friend is going through tough times, you may find yourself feeling an emotional heaviness throughout the day, thinking and worrying about your friend. As this colors your mood, your partner may start to notice that lately you've been ...

In this post I’ve compiled a list of 10 surprising questions to ask your partner as a way to help you build emotional intimacy. One of the most important aspects of an intimate relationship that makes it thrive is when both partners really know each other and each partner gets the feeling that “you really know me.” After working with couples in my practice, I’ve found that it is important to be understood and not just at a superficial level. One of the best and direct

When I was a student in college, I had to frequently use the public library for research purposes (and off course as a meeting place for friends, but let’s keep that as a separate issue shall we?!). I noticed that there was a whole section of the library which was devoted to romantic novels and there were so many different types of these novels. There were two whole bookcases just filled with Mills and Boon novels. Within these bookcases there were further divisions among t

“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” -Robert Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land Do you want that relationship that lasts a lifetime and is nurturing for both of you? That relationship that truly makes you feel like the amazing human being that you really are? Who doesn’t? Life is busy, and even with the best of intentions, we can let life’s challenges overshadow our most important relationships. Remember, whatever you

The pop phrase “Location, Location, Location” is commonly associated with real estate. It connotes the three key factors in determining the desirability of a property: location, location, and location. When it comes to female orgasm, however, the cliché “location, location, location” is possibly even more important than in real estate circles. A dysfunctional orgasm may be due to a variety of causes including: aging female apparatus, hormonal fluctuations, shrinking clitoris, medication that inhibits sexual response, or simply a partner with poor aim.

Once an argument has been settled, it's human nature to tuck it away in the back of your mind so you never have to revisit it again. After all, why would you want to stir up all those negative feelings associated with the argument? It's easy to think that only a glutton for punishment would do ...

Do you love your partner but don’t feel like you are “in love” anymore?” At the beginning of a relationship there’s usually the lusting romantic stage. Two people are so totally into each other there’s a magnetism and craving to be together. You feel like you know each others’ thoughts and even at times may experience ESP and mental telepathy. After a year or two most couples begin the power struggle. Judgments, criticisms, and feelings of being unloved emerge. And then, the

Some people are capable of doing many things well while under stress, but being in the mood for sex and/or feeling sexy usually isn’t one of them. Stress is pretty high up there as one of the top reasons for why couples are not having sex! Here are 5 common stressors that might be getting in the way of, or actually completely killing, your sex drive. And good news – there are solutions to each! Stressor #1: Prescription Medication Many prescription drugs have the side effec

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Imagine a life, your life, where you're generating more joy in all your relationships than ever before. Imagine being in relationships where you can speak honestly and not be judged, criticized, blamed or told what to do. Imagine being able to learn more about yourself in every interaction with a friend or acquaintance and at the same time being there to support this person in learning more about themselves. Imagine having multiple relationships where you could speak how you

A recent marketing book I read touted the importance of getting potential clients to "know you, like you and trust you." It seems that marketing and romance have more in common than meets the eye: In the world of marketing you're trying to convince someone your product or service is worthwhile; ...

No it’s not Valentines yet. I was invited to speak on a radio show just a few days ago. On air we talked a lot about trauma, how it happens, and what to do about it. We talked about how trauma is such a taboo in our society, yet it is everywhere and a lot of people think that being abused is a part of life. We asked the question, “Why is it that people stay in relationships that aren’t good for them and why is it that they choose to be treated badly over being alone?” The answer that I have come to is that it is all about love.

The Mirror of Relationship by Joanna Kennedyrn www.greaterloving.com Let’s explore how our partners – or anyone we have a relationship with – is a mirror for unresolved challenges and pain in our lives. Our significant others, or potential significant others, most often play this role and yet, the truth is, anyone we interact with is a mirror for us. Besides our beloved, it could be a date, a co-worker, our parents, our kids, the neighbor, even a grocery store clerk. So

To experience pleasure is to enjoy delight, gratification and satisfaction through all of ones senses. Pleasure is an important, nurturing part of our lives that makes us feel light hearted, relaxed, energized and more integrated into our body. Pleasure is associated with sexual energy, earth and nature, human embodiment and creativity. There is a distinction between healthy and unhealthy pleasure. Healthy Pleasure is consensual and within proper proportions. This kind of ple

How have you answered that most perplexing and essential question in our lives, “Who am I?” I found my answer by thinking of my heart as my essence. My heart is love and the feelings and behaviors associated with it are warm and peaceful. Being connected to my heart I feel a oneness and connection to everything and everyone around me. Living in integrity with my true self feels great. When I stay connected to my heart in the face of difficulties, I feel like my own hero.

Married Couples Sleep In Separate Beds: Married but Living In Separate Rooms Recent studies show that more and more couples are sleeping in separate beds, and even in separate bedrooms. Numerous reports claim that 1 in 4 couples have taken up this habit and the National Association of Homebuilders predicts that by 2015 60% of new luxury homes will be built with more than one "master bedroom" to accommodate this growing trend. When this topic was discussed on a recent Oprah Wi

Ah, love. Whether you’re in the infatuation stage, a newlywed, or having some troubled times in your marriage, it’s normal to ask, “How long is my relationship going to last?” I’ve had several couples lately – some in a pretty new relationship and others who have been together for decades – and as I dig deeper to find out what’s causing this constant questioning, the number one thing I come up with is: fear. https://youtu.be/tnH9OMQgKW4 The fears that come up a lot are: “

You’re 40 years old and married 15 years. You have two children. Your husband/wife is climbing the corporate ladder or is a stay at home parent and is a nurturing, and attentive, parent to your children. You’re living in a beautiful home, and have a relatively comfortable lifestyle. Then you meet someone – and lookout. The Tinglies!!!. You feel a connection like never before. This new attraction is empathetic, takes an interest in you, listens closely, gives feedback - somet

I bet if I asked you what you had for breakfast this morning, you'd have a concrete answer. (Even if the answer is "Black coffee" or "Didn't have time.") But how about if I ask you to recall something arguably more important than a single morning meal? Let's see how you fare: In what specific ...

No one can deny the benefit of preventive medicine. First of all, it's often easier to prevent an illness than it is to cure it--that's why you go in for your annual physical (or why you should). And we all can agree that feeling healthy is preferable to feeling sick. So looking out for ...

Caring is a special art. If not innate, it can be learned and is an essential relationship ingredient. Some of the ways we care and are cared for are what we explore here. Most often we have expectations for how it should go. It means our relationship. The problem is not that we have expectations but that they often may be unconscious to us and/or unconscious and untold to our partner. Care relates to how we experienced care and regard when we were children. From the beginni

In the workshops I conduct for couples, I often ask if anyone has ever lied to their partner (the couples respond anonymously). Usually more than half (sometimes as many as 90%) admit to having lied to their spouse or partner at some point. More than half the people who said they lied to ...

No matter how well your relationship is humming along right now, there's room for the advice of relationship mentors. Couples who have been together for many years (and who have been relatively happy, despite the inevitable rough patches) have discovered what has benefited their relationship the ...

There are some things you should and should not do when you are trying to fix a sexless marriage. You Should Not Do Any Of These Things Don't Get Angry You are obviously frustrated with your current situation but taking this anger out on your partner is not going to turn this around - it will probably just make matters worse. Don't Be Sexually Forceful Obviously when you want to be intimate you want to show it but if you are in a situation where sex is so infrequent you consi

Q: There have been times when I'm not absolutely sure that I'm still in love with my husband. I'm afraid this means we're not right for each other, even though we've been married for several years. Can you shed any light on this? A: There are many normal factors that can influence how you feel ...

How To Start A Difficult Conversation With Your Husband: How To Talk To Your Husband About Problems You really need to have good communication as the foundation for any healthy happy marriage. If you do not have good communication, all you are essentially doing is sharing the same last name, using the same mailing address and filing a joint income tax. But when you have good communication between both your spouse and you, you are opening up your marriage to create a bond that

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You find yourself constantly saying, “I miss my boyfriend” and it all the more makes you miss and want him back in your life. You may have reasons to push him away and such is a natural occurrence in many couples. Relationships may turn sour due to lack of patience and communication. There are ways to regain him but you should not do them in an overly emotional manner. Doing so may make him see your dependency which may scare him out all the more.Remember that having spac

Try a new approach to romance by using some aromatic sensual oils that possess both anti-depressant and aphrodisiacal properties. nnAromatherapy can add ambiance to any setting, but more importantly, FUN to any relationship while lightening the mood. This allows you to embrace the love that you give, as well as receive. Your creative spirit is only limited by your own imagination. nnHere’s a quick list of some essential oils with known aphrodisiac and uplifting properti

If you think elephants never forget, consider all the things your body remembers. It remembers that you like ice cream, how to hear and see and how to feel excited, how to ride a bike, and what the tingling sensations of being in love are like-even if you haven't eaten ice cream, ridden a bike, or felt the least bit interested in romance for a decade. Ask anybody's body what its repertoire of good feelings includes and it will give you a long list. rn rnBut bodies also recall

Dating and falling in love is a dangerous game because you are putting your heart on the line. When a relationship fails, emotions run high and the girl ends up leaving the guy. However, most relationships can still be fixed after they are broken. Many guys search “how to get my girlfriend back” on the internet for tips on how to repair their broken relationship. If your girlfriend just broke up with you and you want to get her back, this short guide may be able to help y

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Intention Coach, Metaphysical Consultant & Conscious Creation Specialist, Rev. Gillian V. Harris, M.S.P. has a solution to the talk of a potential U.S. Casual Sex Ban like the one underway in the UK. She invented a loophole for this restriction called the COVID Coupling Agreement that focuses on getting conscious about sexual expression in order to flatten the curve. According to Gillian's sex survey, more tha 82% of respondents would sign a pact like the COVID-19 romantic co