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Is Your Guy Ruining Valentine's Day?

Is Your Guy Ruining Valentine's Day?

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Don't let your partner's Valentine's Day aversion ruin the romance.

Are you hearing this from your guy? “Valentine's Day is just a made up holiday to try to get me to spend money.” “All of this hearts and romance stuff turns my stomach.” “Sorry, honey, I'm just not much of a romantic.” “I tell you 'I love you,' why do I need to buy you expensive gifts too?” It seems that the Valentine's Day haters (including men and women) grow louder and louder every year. Are you in a relationship with one?

"What's The Purpose?"

"What's The Purpose?"

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What happened next was just as shocking. A big question of “What the purpose?” seemed unanswerable

To me, 2012 came on 11.11.11. I had a great group of people over at my house some of whom I’ve been working with for a while, celebrating the new window into the future. The visions were strong the energy was beaming and the Great Pyramid in my practitioner room seemed to be glowing, receiving messages from higher dimensions.

Beyond Mars & Venus: Truth About Men & Women Lesson #2

Beyond Mars & Venus: Truth About Men & Women Lesson #2

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Two core fears that run constant with men and women.

There are two core fears that run constant with men and women… Women have a deep seated fear of not being ATTRACTIVE enough Men have a deep seated fear of not being SUCCESSFUL enough For women, you’re conditioned from a young age to believe how you look is who you are.

3 Keys To Letting Go Of Resentment In Your Marriage
Water the soil of your relationship with kindness and loving behaviors!

3 Keys To Letting Go Of Resentment In Your Marriage

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3 powerful steps that will finally release the roots of bitterness in your relationship!

I had been working with a couple on the concept of making amends and offering one another sincere apologies for ways in which they have hurt one another. He stated truthfully that he was not ready to offer an apology that was genuine because he still was not getting what he wanted and needed in this marriage. After further discussion, both people were able to see they have some deep roots of resentment and bitterness towards one another that they were not willing and able to release yet.

5 Secrets Of Happily Married Couples

5 Secrets Of Happily Married Couples

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What are the key strategies for maintaining a long, happy marriage?

A recent study looked at the survival rates of patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery. The results of this study were eye opening. It was discovered that people in happy marriages were 3.2 times more likely to survive 15 years after the surgery than their not so happily married counterparts. It was found that a happy marriage provided more emotional support and also a greater likelihood of adapting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A happy, satisfying marriage can be the biggest factor in our overall wellbeing and survival. Here are some of the b

Should I Date My Girlfriend's Best Friend?

Should I Date My Girlfriend's Best Friend?

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What men can learn from the Tiger Woods fiasco about respecting their partners

Dear Dr. Romance: I need relationship advice!!!? I have been with my girlfriend for 4 months now and her best friend who's a girl is also my best friend and I'm very close with the best friend. Me and my girlfriend do fight a lot but there are times where I'm in love with her. And me and the friend have talked about a few times what it would be like if we went out and know it would be good because we have similar interests and sense of humor and trust each other so much.

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Forget the men this Valentine's Day and celebrate the gal pals in your life!

Fun & Easy Valentine's Cookie Decorating Party!

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Culinary and Home Entertaining Expert Zoe Rogers brings you something sweet!

Ladies, take a breather from thinking about men, and pause to focus on your gratitude for the great gal pals you have in your life! In the spirit of friendship, this Valentine's Day, or before, hostess a fun and easy Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Party! It's fast to set up, inexpensive to do and the bonus is you get to join the party! I coined this celebration "Gal-entine's Day" just for you and your gal pals—no guys allowed!

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Going through a tough break up? Allow yourself to move forward & love yourself first!

How To Use Your Breakup To Create The Love You Desire

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Move forward with your future by using these 7 important lessons!

The time before, during and after a break is excruciating. Your mind dwells constantly on your ex, keeping you locked into feelings of sadness, despair and anger. Replaying the series of events keeps you in the past and unable to see a bright future. Break the cycle of replay by becoming aware of the moment you start thinking about your ex.

Make Your Home The "Go-To-House"

Make Your Home The "Go-To-House"

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Busy adults have so little time with their kids. Make your house the one where kids like to be.

Make Your Home the “Go-To House” Encourage Positive Friendships © Judy Helm Wright aka Auntie Artichoke—http://www.judyhwright.com As parents and caregivers (lots of Aunties and Uncles out there) we want to encourage positive friendships with the children we love. We also like an orderly house and a minimum of noise and confusion in our house. Sometimes we have to let go of dreams of having neat homes and go with comfortable and inviting.

Single On Valentine's Day?

Single On Valentine's Day?

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Valentine’s Day; Maryanne helps you move from coping to celebrating!

A reporter asked me to help him with his column the other day, and his first question was: “Valentine’s Day is coming up. But where can you meet someone if you’re single?” I replied, “That's like asking me where to go eat when you're hungry. First you need to tell me what you like, what you are hungry for? I certainly wouldn't want to send you to a seafood restaurant if you can’t stand fish! As elementary as it sounds, we need to make this distinction and move away from the one-size-fits-all relationship mentality.