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John Gottman is a psychologist in the US who has studied married couples in great depth. This man has got the art of reading couples so off pat that he can tell within three minutes of observing them interact whether they will stay together or separate. He's spot on 96% of the time! When ... Views:1403
Good relationships run smoothly and enable you to enjoy your life, work, and activities beyond the relationship. You’re not always worrying or talking about it. Like a smooth-running car, you don’t have to keep repairing it. You may have disagreements and get angry, but you still have goodwill ... Views:915
So You Want to Divorce. Sure, Why Not? Join The Club!
We know there is something big happening in our society, the very old and traditional bond agreement we call Marriage, is losing bedrock foothold it long held with stability.
At my children's elementary school class, close to sixty percent ... Views:1325
What is a a soul mate? Have you found your soul mate? Many of us go through life wondering these and many other questions regarding soul mates. Few of us ever find the true answers.
A soul mate is someone that you feel an instant spiritual bond with. He or she can come in the form of a ... Views:1345
Are you searching for a soul mate or unconditional love? Your quest can set you on an impossible journey to find an ideal partner. The problem is often twofold: No human being, nor any relationship can ever achieve perfection, and often unconditional and conditional love are ... Views:1442
Love is one of the most important things in life. Love is our fuel, it’s the energy that pushes us forward in our everyday life. Love makes us feel alive… but if you are reading this article, then you are probably not there yet. Maybe right now you feel very unlucky in love, or you've been ... Views:751
Why is it that some women struggle with attaining sexual satisfaction? Why do some women have difficulty achieving orgasm? It has been reported that over 50% of women have some concerns about their sexuality and are not completely satisfied in this area. Most women have a sexual ‘problem’ at ... Views:3307
To cope with your spouse's infidelity is not something that anyone can do it. In fact the odious word of infidelity is not a word that many people would want to associate it with cooperation, because it is always painful and carries a connotation of betrayal especially after surviving an ... Views:839
Prepare to Fight
When one person only wants to control and sabotage during the divorce, mediation is usually not an option and a waste of money. I have seen victims of emotional abuse in their marriage be victims of mediation because they are the only person bringing adult behavior to the ... Views:1241
Go Green with your marriage. From "borrowing" items to offering only domestically sourced foods, there are may things that you can do to have a rather more ecological marriage. Being eco friendly isn't a onetime thing ; it is a kind of lifestyle you can insert into your marriage. Many firms are ... Views:960
Originally published here: http://www.nurturingmarriage.org/the-little-things/the-10-best-compliments-you-can-give-your-wife
Your wife is the most incredible woman in your life! She is talented, confident, beautiful, and funny. She's the woman of your dreams and means absolutely everything to ... Views:2552
CHARLIE: At its best, psychotherapy creates a warm and understanding relationship through which we face ourselves and our feelings honestly in a way that allows us to heal from past wounds and accept ourselves as we are.
It is the therapist’s very being, rather than her philosophy or ... Views:1075
When you are surviving an affair, your next decision comes down to only two choices: to stay together and try saving your marriage or get out and leave everything behind. Here are three questions for you to consider before making any decision:
1. Are you the only one who is trying to work on ... Views:873
For most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about.
I have come across a man who, after 15 years of marriage, admitted that he and his wife have never talked about sex. Don’t get me wrong. They do have sex. They just don’t talk about it.
In other words, they never ... Views:1091
Dr. Romance writes:
Many of my clients have come in complaining of a lack of motivation; from not being motivated enough on the job, to not being able to diet, quit smoking, or get out of bed in the morning. They desire to achieve both positive and negative motivations — positive motivations ... Views:1187
There is a new mentality in the industrialized world which I call the microwave mentality. It is a result of the information age and will only grow with industrialization. I call it the microwave mentality.
We want everything quickly in this day and age because there is such an abundance of ... Views:3233
People are usually scared the first time they find out about the No Contact Rule. This is understandable. At first, it really does feel counter intuitive. Not contacting your ex so you can get them back. You feel as though you should be with your ex right now rather than far away from them so ... Views:7558
BEING IN LOVE WITH ROMANCE
Romantic love is exciting and feels wonderful but it is not the love that keeps couples together over time. There comes a day in every committed relationship when you look at your partner and mumble, “What was I thinking?” At that point romance seems gone for ... Views:2323
I admit it. I HAD to watch The Royal Wedding. Despite all of my reluctance, curiosity won out, especially after a friend of mine told me that she HAD to watch it. Frankly, I didn’t understand the hype or the commotion about the event. So, I didn’t watch it live; I caught the rerun. And it blew ... Views:983
What are the Basic Rules?
1. Life-long Committed Partnership. Spouses need to be fully committed to God, each other and the church, be committed to playing the love game through good times and hardships, and become the best spouse (player), learning, practicing and building all the required ... Views:1233
Many interfaith/Jewish weddings include the Seven Blessings. I was asked to officiate a ceremony, with a Secular Humanistic non-theistic Hebrew/English version of the Seven Blessings. I searched for a Hebrew version (I found only one or two), and nothing I found felt right, so I resolved to ... Views:3817
Divorce ranks just above death in severity of stress and is often combined with other stressors, such as marital discord, serious financial problems, a move, single parenting, multiple losses and litigation, all at once. It's a life cycle crisis that presents a crucial period of increased ... Views:1375
Most relationships fail and nearly half of American adults are unmarried. Why can’t we find love and why don’t relationships last? Paradoxically, as much as we want love, we also fear it. Fear of not being loved is the greatest reason we don’t find love and sabotage it in our relationships. In ... Views:922
Have you hugged your child today? It was a popular slogan that was coined in 1969. I think it’s time to modify the phrase to: Have you hugged your loved one today?
Most couples report the perfunctory kiss upon their greeting or departure as their most consistent form of affection outside of ... Views:3384
Over three million incidents of domestic violence are reported each year, and that includes men as well as women. One-fourth of U.S. women and one-third of women worldwide will experience violence in her lifetime.
What isn’t talked about, but is serious, is emotional abuse that ranges from ... Views:1665
The Vocation of Marriage
A vocation means a calling by God. Marriage Vocation is a calling to the state of holly matrimony.
God created the sacrament of marriage when he created Adam and Eve “for this reason a man should leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife.”
On you ... Views:741
Wedding is that special day in your life which you plan ahead and have dreamt about it many times. You just want everything to be perfect. From the venue to flowers, dress to make up, decorations to photography everything should be perfect or just as planned.
Indian wedding is full of ... Views:1075
With the exception of impersonators, most people believe that they only have one voice. That voice is used to express one's feelings and needs. It can be vocalized either loudly or softly; it's tone can change from one of sarcasm to that of compassion; one's voice can be used to express ... Views:975
Marriage can be wonderful whereby sharing your everyday life with someone you love is a real special feeling. However, it can also be exhausting and frustrating. Therefore, I like to give you the top 10 tips to keep your marriage happy.
1. Listening
Listening is one of the key elements ... Views:481
Jealousy can be a really big obstacle when two partners are surviving an affair if they don't know how to manage and process this emotion. There are some healthier ways to process jealousy so you can prevent any problems in your effort of surviving an affair.
Here are 3 important tips for ... Views:1147
Finding out that the only person that you love and trust the most in this world has cheated on you it is the most painful experience that someone can live. In order to catch you cheating husband you have to look for some evident signs of a husband having an affair. Telling your husband that you ... Views:1168
Even solid relationships can face this situation at one time, of having to deal with surviving an affair after one of the partner cheated. Curiosity, desire, temptation, many people find it difficult to deny that "something else ". When other people come into their lives, a simple affair can ... Views:1774
Whether you have been married for only a brief period of time, many years, or even decades, you want your marriage to be the best that it can be! You may have encountered some serious difficulties in your marriage, or you may simply wish to improve what is already a good relationship. The good ... Views:904
I would like to challenge you to go 30 days without judgment, harsh words, criticism or complaint in your relationship. This challenge can seem daunting especially if your relationship is struggling. Think of this as an experiment. Take the challenge and notice what happens inside of you and ... Views:832
You may be feeling slightly overwhelmed, especially if you are getting new wife or girlfriend gifts for her to give on her birthday. Maybe you have no idea what to give and need help with unique gift ideas for her. Whether she is getting married or just celebrating her 21st birthday, getting a ... Views:701
The Wake Up Call
by 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 ... Views:883
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person”
- Mignon McLaughlin
But, where to find your soul mate? Well, you may find the answer using online Ezhava matrimony services.
Ezhava is one of the prevalent communities of Kerala. They follow Hinduism. ... Views:1334
While weddings are a celebration of love and unity, once the vows are exchanged, the wedding speeches/toasts are the second biggest highlight of the day. Wedding toasts allow the bride and groom's friends and loved ones to share their love of the couple on their special day. Although the bride ... Views:859
Wedding is perhaps the most auspicious and important occasion in the life of a man and woman marking the end of single life and entrance into the domain of a couple life. Wedding traditions vary with religious as well as geographical variations.
Wedding is perhaps the most important ... Views:897
Commitment in a marriage refers to how you think and how you behave. This requires you to remain committed, even when you do not necessarily feel like doing so. Commitment also refers to more than just sexual fidelity. Commitment also refers to how you spend your time.
Marriage requires you ... Views:2208
She interrupted my talk to tell me that I should say the word differently to make its meaning clear. Instead of intimacy, I should say it into-me-see.
She had a great point.
The Dictionary defines intimacy as “a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with ... Views:3163
Let your fantasies have words
Rearranging your room decor may stimulate your senses but to attract your men be assertive about what you want in bed. It’s important for you to accept that it is healthy for you to express your passion, fantasies and desires. Rest assured your man will like it. ... Views:652
According to twentytwowords.com, Hugh said “You love each other — and respect each other. You truly want to be together.”
Respect and caring are so important in determining who will stay together. Respect and caring create what I call mutuality in the relationship. Mutuality means that love, ... Views:678
Shame, negative judgment, scorn is unfortunately a common side effect of this status. Thus most women do not open up about their situation, only suppress it. For this reason, we have no way of knowing the real numbers of how many women take on this difficult and unforgiving role, not to mention ... Views:655
A woman sent this question via My Ask Dr.Dorothy forum —How Do I deal with a non-supportive spouse? Her question is one of the most frequent questions I receive regarding whether to stay in a relationship or leave.
My husband is a social butterfly. And I totally support his wishes to meet ... Views:1263
You feel that something is not right with your relationship and you know that your intuition is not wrong? What should you do? Looking for evidence. But if the evidence is already checked? Then it is indeed a deadlock. How to fix this situation? You know best, but here are some useful tips about ... Views:1022
Once the engagement finally breaks, the logistics that both parties are required to follow are downright maddening. All you want to do is wallow in melancholy and anger, yet the barrage of ‘matters that need to be handled’ hits you with a relentless force, as if fate is in a ... Views:877
One of the coolest things about being in a committed relationship is having someone to grow old with, someone with whom you share so many memories that sitting in the rockers on the porch won't be boring at all, you'll have so much to talk about. Equally as cool is how, if you open your mind and ... Views:1499
Has verbal abuse infiltrated your relationship or marriage to the extent you're ready to do something about it? Perhaps you intend to suggest marriage counseling to your husband? Or, before you do that, do you suppose if you tell him how much his verbal abuse hurts you emotionally, he will drop ... Views:12099
I remember a couple, old friends of mine, who had been married for over 25 years. They had raised a family; had made major financial decisions together; had achieved common goals throughout their marriage and, I thought, were solidly attached to one another for the foreseeable future…
Until, ... Views:1360