Can This Relationship Be Helped?
I have been counseling couples for 35 years. Quite often individuals come in for help wondering if it is really possible to save or improve their relationship. Perhaps their partner is totally uninterested in working on the relationship. Perhaps their partner is an alcoholic or drug addict. What are their... Read More
How Much Time Do You Invest in Relationship Maintenance?
When starting a new relationship, we usually adopt a subconscious idea as to how much maintenance this connection will need. Usually, if given some thought, we can throw a microscope over this concept while it is in its fledgling state.However, time, no matter how you cut it, is a commodity... Read More
Relationship Habits
How many of you have ever been involved with a significant other who wanted you to do something you didn't want to do? I doubt that I'm the only one. By virtue of a significant other relationship, there will be times when our partners will want us to do things... Read More
Secrets Your Husband/Significant Other Dont Want You to Know
1. He Only Pretends Not to Listen.He heard what you said. He's just not interested in hearing it at the moment. Don't try to give your man instructions or talk about your feelings when he's watching TV (especially sports), eating, reading, or has just come home from work. He will... Read More
60 Words and Phrases that Make Men Fall Deeper in Love
The interesting thing about getting the love you deserve is that you have a great deal of influence in the kind of love you get. Most times, the love one gets is a function of the kind of love one gives. And when it comes to love, communication is the... Read More
I Said Yes, I Meant No, and Now I Want Out
Imagine this; you have the opportunity to go away for the weekend with some friends. Being the courteous partner that you are, you check to make sure that there aren't plans already in the works, or that your significant other doesn't have a problem with you being away. Your partner... Read More
Five Telltale Signs That A Role Reversal Relationship Could Be Right For You
Powerful, accomplished women intimidate some men, but fascinate others. If you are a feisty, take-charge kind of gal, you've probably had your share of problems with men and wonder if you'll ever find Mr. Right. You don't want a wimp who won't stand up for himself (and you!) but you... Read More
Ridding Yourself Of Being A Manipulator To Better Your Relationships
One of the oldest character flaws in humans is their ability to manipulate each other. Its insidious nature tilts our everyday playing field toward the manipulator. The manipulating person has a basic personality flaw that has a direct link to control, but primarily the ever-abundant insecurity issue.So, how is it... Read More
Calming the Storm In Your Relationship
IntroductionConflict in relationships is inevitable. Put two men together with their own sets of needs, values, personality traits, and life histories/experiences and you have a fertile ground for potential differences to cause clashes. This is normal and a necessary precursor for growth in your relationship with your boyfriend or partner.... Read More
When Groucho Marx Got It Right
Groucho Marx was, I believe, a comic genius; a linguistic virtuoso, offbeat, wacky and insanely funny. He was also rude, abrasive and these days he'd qualify as verbally abusive. In film after film Margaret Dumont was on the receiving end of his scathing humour. She would fall for his iconoclastic... Read More
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Get Lucky In Your Love Life
Whether you are single or married, we all need luck... Read More
Extra-marital Affairs...Yes or No!!!
Extra-marital Affairs?Yes or No!!! (Think and Tell)"Human Relations", a complex... Read More
5 Surefire Ways to Arouse Your Woman
As there are different types of women, there are different... Read More
Thick Slice, Or Thin?
Malcolm Gladwell's book "Blink" is a fascinating read. The subtitle... Read More
What Is Love And The Love Equation
What is Love? This question has bothered me for a... Read More
Real Friends
About a year ago, I was talking to a friend... Read More
Relationship Advice: 7 Strategies for a Great Relationship
1. CommitmentTrue commitment means much more than simply committing to... Read More
The Fine Art of Flirting
Did you know that it is not necessarily your looks... Read More
Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home ? Now What?
Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home ? Now What?Laura anxiously... Read More
The Sponge Pattern
Relationships. They're complicated, right? At least that's what we've been... Read More
A Diamond Anniversary Ring ? The Perfect Way To Seal Your Love
Some time ago you both made a promise. A promise... Read More
The Five Minute Relationship Miracle
"They may forget what you said, but they will never... Read More
Attention Guys: Impress Your Girls - Send Flowers!
Remember that big hug she gave you when you got... Read More
Girl Talk - Boy Talk
Chas and Dave wrote a song about it and how... Read More
7 Unfailing Laws of Happy Relationships
Most think that relationships exist to make them happy. When... Read More
Passion or Purpose?
I hate moderation. I hate doing things moderately. I hate... Read More
You Dont Have to Break Down, When You Break Up!
Very few people would argue with the fact that creating... Read More
Ten Tips to Play Together, and Stay Together: Lessons from the Teepee Turn-around
There is an old expression, which may sound trite, but... Read More
The Big Secret of Age
Think back to when you were a child. Pick a... Read More
Flirting For A Long-Term Relationship
Have you ever wondered why we flirt? I mean, we've... Read More
Playful, Innocent Phone Sex
So you're sitting there on the phone, trying to talk... Read More
Relationship Problems Begin With Poor Communication
Many relationship problems often begin with poor communication. Many couples... Read More
The Three Levels of Soul Mates
From my own personal experience of being involved in certain... Read More
Relationhip Advice: How to Have Fun Together
Work. Bills. Kids. Chores.Etc.All these things get in the way... Read More
Great Relationships - 3 Things to Avoid, 3 Things to Do
"Almost no one is foolish enough to imagine that he... Read More
Relationship Problems: Whats Your Contribution?
As the story goes, there was once a farmer and... Read More
Commonsense Approach to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence the catch phrase for the past ten years.... Read More
Great Relationships: Checkbook Battles and How to Solve Them
"You can't hold on to a dime. Do you own... Read More
How A Phony Persona Always Hurts You
'Be yourself', isn't that what you've always heard? It certainly... Read More
A Man Drought In Australasia - Bugger! Age is Against Me
Men wanted desperately, it's official. The increasing surplus of high... Read More
Abusive Relationships
Abusive relationships are so painful that I often wonder why... Read More
The Narcissist and His Family
We are all members of a few families in our... Read More
Is This The One?
Isn't that the million dollar question? How can I tell... Read More
Great Relationships: How to Solve Problems and Have Fun Too
I recently came across this quote:"There is a time in... Read More
Players: How to Deal with Them
Eventually, we'll all either play or be played. I'd like... Read More
Relationship Arguments - 7 Ways to Heal Past Hurts
Q: I've read that you are never supposed to bring... Read More
Why He Left Me After...?
The next morning he /or she is gone. And because... Read More
Successful on the Outside, Lonely on the Inside: Our Hidden Epidemic
I say "Loneliness. Isolation. Invisibility."You ask "Eleanor Rigby?" I say... Read More
Gay Breakups: When the Rainbow Ends
Introduction"It just hit me out of the blue when Mike... Read More
The Flames of Love
Suppose you have everything; a good job, good health, good... Read More
Friendship Advice for a Shrinking Planet
Ahh, friends. The people we pick up along the proverbial... Read More
What Does It Really Mean When You Pass or Fail A Relationship Quiz?
Q. It seems that no matter what magazine I am... Read More
Love Problems
Often times when a couple gets married, things get pushed... Read More
Relationship Advice: Voices of Experience on the Radio
A few years back I was on a radio talk... Read More
Great Relationship Advice: The Ability to Create a Vision for Your Relationship
Many of us stumble into marriage and then continue to... Read More
Relationship Advice: Grieving Before Going On
Q. I got married for the first time when I... Read More
Finding a Life Partner
Dear Candace,I'm 35 years old and ready to open my... Read More
Anniversary Blues
Jamie and Kurt are a sweet, successful couple in their... Read More
Approval - You Dont Need It
Yesterday, after receiving a massage to help ease my computer-aided... Read More
How To (Wo)man Your Boundaries
The first time I ever heard "boundaries" mentioned, it was... Read More
The Secret of Relationship Success
With a divorce rate in this country that approaches 50%,... Read More
Ladies, Is Your Valentine The Cheating Kind?
According to statistics, 50% to 70% of men cheat on... Read More
Should You Forgive Infidelity?
If you're asking yourself that question, then somewhere within you... Read More
He Said, She Heard: Communication Meltdown within Relationship
It starts young, as babies. We learn communication from our... Read More
Relationship Advice: Closeness and Connection
In my work with couples, certain themes have emerged that... Read More
The Power of Authenticity
How "powerful" are you?Do you ever cover up how you... Read More
Can Men And Women Be Friends? Or When Harry Met Sally Did He Really Just Want to Jump Her Bones?
Men and women can't really be just friends, can they?... Read More
Has The Magic Gone From Your Relationship?
Kathleen and Dan have been together for several years now.... Read More
Charisma, Love and Health
This is an amazing story. It's about my friend Robert.... Read More
Fight, Flight, or Loving Action
Fight or flight - our automatic response to danger. When... Read More
Relationship Advice: 10 Ways to Prevent a Break Up
The question I am asked most often is: I think... Read More
How To Slay The Toxic Dragon In Your Life
How To "Slay The Dragon" In Your Life In Five... Read More
Soul Mate Myths
But the cold truth is that most people have never... Read More
Jinxed Relationships -- Are Yours?
Do you consider yourself unlucky in love? Have your relationships... Read More
To Love Forever
Emotionally healthy men and women almost always share their lives... Read More
How to Kiss and Make Up
Was it a hectic day for you, or did you... Read More
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