Archive for October, 2011

Using Anger to Control Your Partner

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Using Anger to Control Your Partner

Sometimes people use their anger as a tool to control their partner. Aggressive behaviors may include things such as threats, name calling, and throwing things. Aggression may include other forms of intimidation such as a look that is meant to control the other person. Aggression can become both physically and emotionally abusive. It may be [...]

How Anger and Resentment Can Cause Sexual Problems

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

How Anger and Resentment Can Cause Sexual Problems

When people become dissatisfied with the relationship and they don’t address their frustrations, resentment can build. This resentment can quickly turn to anger. When people become angry and resentful, it creates a new set of problems for the marriage. When people feel angry and resentful, the last thing they often want to do is engage [...]

Keep Your Sense of Humor

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Keep Your Sense of Humor

Couples who laugh together often report more positive feelings toward their partner. Humor can actually be quite intimate. Sharing a personal joke together can often make two people feel more connected than ever. When was the last time you and your partner shared a good laugh together? Sometimes life gets serious and people stop laughing. [...]

Agree to Go to Bed at the Same Time

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Agree to Go to Bed at the Same Time

There are many theories about sleep and dreams but there’s still a lot of mystery around this topic for psychologists. What we do know for sure is that finding time to reconnect at the end of each day is an easy way to stay connected and increase your intimacy. For some couples, the few minutes [...]

10 Reasons People Are Afraid of Online Dating

Monday, October 24th, 2011

10 Reasons People Are Afraid of Online Dating

The internet has become a resource for many folks to use in search of dates and long-term companionship. Not everyone is willing to try it, though. Here are 10 reasons people fear online dating.

  1. Rejection. As with any sort of dating, fear of rejection is the most commonly held reason that people are afraid of online dating. Putting one’s self out there as available for dating, always raises a risk of being rejected, and few of us find that to be a pleasant experience.
  2. Awkward Dates. This goes hand-in-hand with the fear of rejection. It’s the same online as it is in any other dating realm. Yes, there may be some awkward dates, just as there may be some rejection, but it’s a risk one must take if eating popcorn alone in front of the television isn’t your plan for the future.

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10 Text Messages Every Man Loves to Get

Monday, October 24th, 2011

10 Text Messages Every Man Loves to Get

When it comes to text messaging, girls need to remember one thing: Guys Don’t Text. Now, this doesn’t mean they don’t know how to text, “just in case of an emergency”. Nor does it mean that a guy won’t sort of, accidentally, read a text message, if it’s aimed in his direction. And, of course, if a fella sort of accidentally reads a text message, he might feel compelled to sort of accidentally reply to that message. Just to be polite, mind you.

  1. DY wrk ot? – Do you work out? This door-opener acknowledges all the effort your guy puts into sculpting those six-pack abs and massive pecs, even if the only lifting you’ve ever seen him perform is hoisting a Double Chubby Chuck Burger.

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The Importance of Giving Compliments

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The Importance of Giving Compliments

Giving compliments to your spouse is an important part of having a healthy relationship. Many couples compliment one another early on. While they are dating, they offer frequent affirmations and compliments galore. But then, after a few years, those can start to dissipate. When was the last time you commented on your spouse’s beauty in [...]

Learn to Recognize Physical Symptoms of Anger

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Learn to Recognize Physical Symptoms of Anger

Sometimes people report that their anger goes from zero to ten in an instant. When people say this, it is usually because they do not recognize the warning signs that their anger is on the rise. Learning how to recognize when you are becoming angry can help you to make better decisions about how to [...]

Finding Purpose Together

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Finding Purpose Together

Having a sense of purpose together can be a powerful way to grow your relationship. Working together can provide you with a sense of accomplishment. It can also remind you that the two of you are a team and that when you work together, you can get things done. For many couples, the goal is [...]

The Importance of Giving Compliments

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

The Importance of Giving Compliments

Giving compliments to your spouse is an important part of having a healthy relationship. Many couples compliment one another early on. While they are dating, they offer frequent affirmations and compliments galore. But then, after a few years, those can start to dissipate. When was the last time you commented on your spouse’s beauty in [...]

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