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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to increase romance with humor
- Ask any single adult what qualities he or she wants in a spouse or partner, and one of the first answers is always "a sense of humor." Yet relationships and most marriages easily lose the early excitement after living together for several years.Healthy relationships require laughter. Sex is better; everything is better sprinkled with laughter, be it a chuckle, a belly laugh, or an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats the attraction?
- Why do people have affairs? Why not do the 'right' thing and leave a marriage first if one is inclined to step out of it? The reasons are as varied as the people involved. Public perception of infidelity is someone with a sexual overdrive and their pants around their ankles, and while that may be true in some cases, it's not as common a reason as one would think. The following are just a few of th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Relationship advice for women - beyond the happy ending - part 1 the nothing syndrome
- We've all heard the stories. The princess finds her prince and lives happily ever after. From childhood, girls are led to believe that you find your man and have your own happy ending. Our man will take care of us, adore us, treat us like the princesses that we are. It's no wonder that our first relationship with the opposite sex seldom lives up to the dream. Here are some suggestions for smoothin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The healing power of forgiveness
- People who experience bad health often have major league forgiveness issues in their lives. When we hold negativity in our energy field, inevitably it expresses itself as physical disharmony or bad health. Forgiveness is the major way that humans can release negativity or cleanse it from their energy fields.When we forgive anyone or anything, what happens is that to all extents and purposes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - He?s so loving (but he has these black moods)
- It's strange how often abused women tell you how loving their partner is. Stranger still is that it usually happens after they have talked about extraordinary threats, behaviour or violence to which he has subjected them.Obviously, it's a denial mechanism, a way of whitewashing his character.It's also about the hunger for love - a hunger that becomes greater with every abusive outbur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Global conflict and inter-religious dialogue: the importance of understanding others
- As is learned in the study of Comparative Religion, the Avitars (Moses, Muhammad, Jesus, Buddha, Confucius, Abraham and others) had amazingly similar philosophies of belief ... centered on Right Action as a path: respect others, think positively, be helpful and be compassionate. It is their disciples, especially in the extreme (and the subsequent dogmas) that have made modern religions unnecessari...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Being a friend through a divorce
- We used to joke amongst the couples we are close to, "who would get custody of the friends in a divorce". We are a very close group of friends that met in college around 20 years ago, and have remained close through many of life's changes and transitions. Never did we think that our joke would have to eventually be addressed.The day that my best friend told me that her marriage was in troub...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Energize your relationship by celebrating hoodie-hoo day february 20th
- What is Hoodie-Hoo Day and what does it have to do with your relationship? The answers may surprise you.Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day is a holiday (copyrighted by Wellcat.com) celebrated annually on February 20th to chase away winter and bring in spring. At noon, you're supposed to go outside, wave your hands over your head, and chant "Hoodie-Hoo!" Joining you will be other people who ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lingerie buying advice for guys
- Buying lingerie for your lover can be one of the most romantic things you can do. It's an intimate gift which, if you get it right, shows you really care, really do understand her and have put the effort in to really think about a gift she will like. It's also one of the most stressful and dangerous gifts you can buy if you are a guy so don't rush in to it!Get it right and there are some ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Find love the zen way
- "If he comes we welcome, If he goes we do not pursue" Zen sayingWe all want love. We are all searching for some lasting relationship. Yet it always seems as if relationships are difficult, difficult to find, to keep and to enjoy. Though many do all they can, problems, complications and disappointment arise.But from the Zen point of view, struggling to find and keep love is th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The simple facts about falling in love
- We are meant to live a life of love. However, no matter how successful some are in other aspects of their lives, they donâ??t feel itâ??s realistic to have the same success in love.But being in love is the most realistic thing you can do. It energizes your life, fills you with positivity, creates generosity and makes every moment beautiful. The body heals t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Two kinds of love
- Love is something we all need, and want. For love, some have lived, and many others have died.Though the scriptures say it is more blessed to give than to receive, many of us are more concerned with receiving love than giving it.Did you know that love could be proactive or reactive?Let me explain:Being proactive is to make things happen, rather than waiting for them to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mairi
- Mairi came into my life about two years ago. She came from Arizona with a cheap trailer, four kids from three different fathers, and a seriously negative attitude. We met on a frosty October afternoon and with my Victorian upbringing, I developed a seriously negative attitude toward her. However, as time went on and I matured, we evolved from wary strangers into polite acquaintances then into comf...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - True friendships - how to get true friends and friendships
- True Friendship - RecognitionHow can we find true friendships in this fast and selfish world? This world is not a permanent world and our life in this temporary world is very short like a thin string tied between two edges. In this time how can we find friends and friendships which are true and trustable. Friendships involve recognition or familiarity with another's personality. Friends mus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Link romantic feelings to the sight of your face
- Anchoring is an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) term used to describe the mind's tendency to associate two unrelated events or experiences, especially when a strong emotion is present.For example, if your mother fed you chicken soup when you were ill as a child, you will always associate chicken soup to being loved and cared for.On the down side, if you once contracted food poison...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The best break up advice
- Extreme Breakup Recovery Maximum Healing ? Minimum TimeIf you are going through the emotional rollercoaster of a breakup, feeling pain, anger and depression, know this: You don't need to suffer one more day over your ex! It doesn't matter how long you have suffered, it is time to give up the pain and open up to a life free of pain, and use this breakup to your benefit.You may fee...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Intent
- Over the past few months, things in my life have been better than ever. New home, new friends, and wonderful career. Yet I found myself uncharacteristically asking, "Self, why am I feeling so frustrated? Why am I getting upset at the smallest of situations?"I did a little digging (soul searching, if you will) and realized that as wonderful as things were going at the moment, like ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keep the fires burning
- The toys are put away, homework's done and the kids are in bed. The lunches are made and the dishwasher is on. You wash your face, brush your teeth, choose clothes for tomorrow and then collapse into bed beside your spouse. You lean over give your mate a perfunctory kiss and casually comment that your sex life "sure isn't what it used to be before kids"-and instantly fall asleep.It's a fami...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The five minute relationship miracle
- "They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." Carl W. BuechnerThe Five-Minute Miracle works in any type of relationship - relatives, spouse, children, colleagues, friends - you name it. The premise is simple. Here's how it works:1. Choose a relationship that you know needs some work.2. For five minutes give that person your total attention...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hey there, whats your money personality?
- Guys who come up to women in bars and ask: "hey baby, what's your sign?" Since statistics reveal that couples fight over money more than any other issue, maybe a better question to start off a potential relationship is to first find out the other person's money personality.I just learned about money personality typing in a recent workshop and it is quite fascinating. Basically the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 8 reasons why your man isn?t more romantic on valentine?s day
- What is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year is too often a source of disappointment and frustration instead of joy for thousands of couples.Valentine's Day usually brings expectations for women who are in a relationship. They may anticipate gifts of chocolates, romantic cards, and secret reservations in trendy restaurants.Instead many men have psychological blocks that k...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A gift from the heart of a friend
- She stares at me and then closes her eyes. A tinge of early dawn plays on her cheek as it peeks through the glass curtains by my desk. I grow warmer, waiting in silence for her first uncertain word and the gentle touch of her hand. She fidgets and rocks in her chair. She cannot hold her thoughts inside much longer.We've been meeting like this for months. Some days she rambles, pouring out h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ive gotta hand it to you
- What would I do without my wife? Not much. What would I do without my best friend? Even less.The story begins a long time ago. I kick myself for not remembering the exact day, but it doesn't really matter. It was back when I was about 22 or 23, or so.I started working at this gas station near my home in New Jersey. This happened to be the place where I would meet a few key people tha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Charisma, love and health
- This is an amazing story. It's about my friend Robert. Robert is one of those really charismatic people. You know the kind I mean. Wherever he goes, people are just drawn to him, its truly a sight to behold.At dinner the other night, Robert's charm drew the waiters in and they conversed with him a great deal. However, when I spoke up, the waiters didn't seem to pay much attention. They may ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why doesnt she leave him?
- It's very easy to look, from the outside, at another woman's unhappy relationship and ask: 'Why on earth does she stay with him?'It's especially easy if the man in question exhibits the subtle charm of Attila the Hun ? or the social graces of Fat Bast*rd in Austin Powers. Some abusive men parade their hostility and prejudices as proudly as if they were merits.Others are utterly charm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Playing the part
- A revelation came to me at the most unsuspecting time. During one of the most mundane things I do in my structured and routine lifestyle, while reading my redeye on my daily commute home from the city. A seemingly average man sat next to me on the train and asked if this was the train to Lemont. I assured him it was and went back to my business. He was of acceptable appearance in my opinion, and h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Here come the questions
- Why is it that even though I am not positive if I like a guy, because of course it's only been a week, that when he doesn't call for 3 days it becomes a dramatic incident, and all of a sudden its Fiona Apple time? There is no reason for him to not call; everything was fine last we spoke. With the time frame we are discussing here in the first place it shouldn't even phase me that a man decides to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Everything i know about relationship success i learned at the playground
- It happened again!I was enjoying an evening with my little 2-yr. old son at the playground when, BAM, it happened. You ever have one of those moments in life when you know you are being taught an important lesson?Picture in your mind a chaotic atmosphere of over fifty little children battling for their turn to play on a handful of playground rides and objects.Recipe for disast...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Victorias secret disclosed!
- SHHHHHH, don't tell anybody, but, I know the secret.It all started with a simple shopping spree. I had decided to surprise my wife with a new purchase of special clothing essentials from every man's dreamiest of feminine wardrobe stores.Yes, it was Victoria's Secret.After spending a few hours there, I mean, a few minutes, something became very apparent to me. It was very obvio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The informal normal in a black-tie-affair world
- Have you noticed the trend?You ever notice how on programs like "The Bachelor" most of their dating episodes are via limousine escort? They travel to lavish destinations amid scenic splendor. The sunsets are so beautiful you can almost hear nature singing its own rendition of, "Love Is A Many Splendid Thing".You rarely ever even see a rainy day.In "Sleepless In Seattle", the a...