The sad truth is that most of us fall in love for the wrong reason. We bring a partner into our lives to fulfill our need for love, and it is this outward focus that creates all our problems. It creates a dependence on our partners…
August 5th, 2008 | Posted in Love | No Comments
Every guy has a period in his life when that woman that you thought was “the One” decided you weren’t and left you. This is probably one of the worst feelings you can experience and it leaves you feeling devastated…. no self esteem… and very lonely. Aside from the obvious, what makes you feel this way?
June 9th, 2008 | Posted in Break-Ups, Divorce | No Comments
If you’re in the middle of getting over a relationship break-up, you may feel as if your whole world is crashing down around you. Everything you cared about looks different and feels strange. You’ll never get over the heartbreak! Well, that’s just not true.
Sure, the break-up of a romantic relationship can be difficult, but you’ll [...]
May 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Break-Ups | No Comments
I’ve done a great deal of research on the topic of romance. I’ve read numerous books and magazines, listened to countless talk-back radio shows and watched many T.V. programs covering the subject from almost every angle. Yet, as I gather information and ideas about what romance is, and what it isn’t, I’m seeing a very [...]
May 18th, 2008 | Posted in Romance | No Comments
I like to tell new guys I work with to imagine all men and women have two separate brains competing for your attention. One mind is logical and the other is emotional. If I had to guess, I’d say on average women have a 35/65 split and men the opposite. The behavior of humans is [...]
May 13th, 2008 | Posted in General | No Comments
Here is a great article about “Jealousy” from AskMen.com which discusses how this horrible emotion can destroy relationships.
It describes the different degrees of jealousy and offers suggestions on how to control these feelings before they get hold of your relationship with your partner.
clipped from au.askmen.com
Overcoming Jealousy In Relationships
Taken literally, jealousy refers to a strong desire [...]
May 12th, 2008 | Posted in Dating, Love | No Comments
Talking to your young children about your divorce or separation can be a real challenge and there are a number of things that you should keep in mind when you’re endeavouring to help them understand what is happening.
Obviously, you want to limit any explanations that you’re making to just a few words or sentences. In other [...]
May 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Divorce | No Comments
It can be a difficult experience when you’re telling your children about divorce. Many parents often avoid this topic because of their own fears and worries about losing control.
When you are preparing to talk to your children about divorce, it can be helpful to have a few guidelines that you will want to think about. [...]
May 1st, 2008 | Posted in Divorce | No Comments
As a relationships counselor, I often work with people who are unhappy in their relationship and thinking of leaving. They believe that they are unhappy because of their partner, but the real reason is that they are not taking responsibility for their own feelings within the relationship.
For example, when Lila started to work with me, [...]
April 27th, 2008 | Posted in General | No Comments
When a married couple decides that their relationship has deteriorated beyond repair and that divorce is the only solution, it is a time of great emotional upheaval. The situation can be even more traumatic when children are involved. How your children cope with your divorce is a matter that requires close attention, understanding and compassion.
Even [...]
April 11th, 2008 | Posted in Divorce | No Comments
In general, everyone expects his or her spouse to remain faithful for the duration of their marriage. This expectation is common, and natural and one shouldn’t feel bad about it. Unfortunately, in this day and age many people do cheat on their spouses. Most people think that men cheat more than women but the number of cheating females is definitely on the rise. It is often said that love should be blind but you should make sure you aren’t blinded by love. Make sure you’re careful- your spouse might be cheating on you.
April 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Cheating | No Comments
Are you thinking of getting a divorce because:
* Your spouse is physically abusive with you or with your children?
* Your spouse is an alcoholic or drug addict and has no intention of dealing with the addiction?
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April 1st, 2008 | Posted in Abuse, Divorce | No Comments