Relationships

What Do Men Want From Women?
by Bob Grant, L.P.C.
Actually, it's pretty simple. Deep inside the heart of every man is a secret wish to be trusted. How many times have men said to their wives, If you would just trust me. Many men wonder why it seems so difficult for their wives to do something

22 Guaranteed Ways To Destroy A Relationship

Relationships are often hard to maintain even when two people profess undying love for each other. A major problem in a relationship is that one or both partners continue to make the same errors but then cannot understand why the relationship

Why Are You Treated The Way You Are?
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
95% Of The Time, We Get Treated The Way We INVITE People To Treat Us. Everything we do, especially our nonverbal behavior, is an invitation to those around us. A smile is an invitation. So is a frown. So is a sad face, an angry face, or a serious face

Recipe for a Healthy Relationship
by Alina Ruigrok
A healthy relationship is when you and your partner can be yourselves, be honest with each other, be patient, accept one another, be kind and remembering to be thoughtful. With an open and caring relationship like this, your love is sure to grow and grow

The Three Levels of Soul Mates
by Joseph Ghabi
rom my own personal experience of being involved in certain relationships, I have come to realize there are three different levels of Soul Mates. We discussed Soul Mates in a previous article of mine, Soul Mates - Do they really exists now we should

Loving vs. Controlling Behavior
Do I Have To Give Up ME to be Loved by GOD?
by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Loving behavior is personally accountable behavior that nurtures and supports our own and others' spiritual growth and highest good. It is behavior that is consciously intended to give something helpful - like support, compassion or understanding - to our

Women's Complaints about Men and Men's Complaints about Women
by Robert Elias Najemy
Throughout 30 years of working with couples and groups, I have observed that women have the following complaints about men. Women's Complaints about Men. 1. They are not understanding enough. 2. They are not sensitive to feelings and needs

Communication and Teamwork Can Help Prevent Feelings of Resentment In A Loving Relationship
by Paul Mauchline
The conversations that you have at the beginning of your relationship are especially important; they can help prevent any feelings of resentment that might arise later on in your life together.

The Art of Touching
by Paul Mauchline
All of us - young and old, single and in relationship - need touch. Actions, in many cases, communicate more than words. Physical contact is a prerequisite both for a healthy individual, and for a fulfilling, mature, loving relationship with a partner.

Personal Boundaries
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
The concept of boundaries relates to our sense of self. At birth and for a long while after, a baby has no real sense of who they are. The worst example of being owned is physical or sexual abuse. Paradoxically, being treated like we are not there can

Getting Enough Attention
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
"HE'S ONLY DOING IT FOR THE ATTENTION" What a ridiculous statement! Getting attention is VITAL for all of us. As infants we would actually die if we didn't get enough attention, and as adults we are miserable and can actually go crazy i

100 Ways to Keep Your Lover Happy At Home!
by Al Link and Pala Copeland
Here are over 100 ideas to help you keep monogamy hot! 1. 1. Find out what music your lover likes, and play it. 2. 2. Sing to each other, especially if you can't sing. Listen to a song that turns you on and write the words out so you will remember them.

Priorities : Family, Self, Work, Spouse
by Paul Mauchline
I have a question I would like you to ask yourself today. Answer the question honestly, without giving it much thought right now. Just give your immediate response, keeping in mind that there might be components to the question you currently do not have i

Avoiding Miscommunication
This Darned Elusive Happiness
by Theun Mares
Joe and Susan, an otherwise normal couple, had problems communicating with one another. Whenever Joe voiced his opinion, Susan would interrupt him mid-sentence because she thought she knew exactly what he was going to say.

Building the Bond in your Relationship
by Alina Ruigrok
A bond (relationship wise) is when two people have a connection. Being attracted to each other and sharing common values and interests brought the two of you together as a couple, but the bond has not been set completely. Besides the fact that you have

Relationship Skills
The Relationship Handbook
by Jan Maizler, MSW, LCSW
Relationship skills are the tools that build deep function- al relationships. The most important amongst them are 1. Self-ownership 2. Good listening behavior 3. Effective needs negotiation 4. Ability to stay in the present moment

First and Foremost: You Gotta Love Yourself!
Teen Love: On Relationships, A Book for Teenagers
by Kimberly Kirberger
Each relationship you have with another person reflects the relationship you have with yourself. Before we get started with relationships, let's take a look at the most important relationship we will ever have..., the one with ourselves.

Bring peace to his life
by Peta Heskell
Men are most attracted to happy women who genuinely like themselves and who enjoy being women. When you're happy, he feels successful. When you're a bottomless pit who never seems pleased by anything he does, he finally gets worn out and leaves. Kara Oh.

Real Moments Cure Any Feelings Of Resentment
by Paul Mauchline
Remembering real moments with the ones we love can chase away feelings of resentment.

What is a Healthy Relationship Anyway?
The Intimacy Struggle: Revised and Expanded for All Adults
by Janet Woititz
What does a healthy relationship look like? What does it feel like? How do I get one? How will I know if I have one? These are very important and real questions that need to be addressed.