Updating from "dating" to "engaged" or "engaged" to "married" means ditching some Friends, for good!
“My wife joined Facebook and was spending an incredible amount of time reconnecting with old friends…(t)hen, she found one of her high school sweethearts from 22 years ago. And yes, they were soon involved in an emotional affair…(S)he informed me that she wanted out of the marriage because she was involved with someone else. I soon discovered who he was and that it started with FB. She moved out and our divorce was final 3 weeks ago today. She walked away from her husband, her children, and her home for this guy. Only to find that after all of his sweet talking and promises, he was not going to leave his wife and kids as they had originally planned…So, here she is…no husband, children that don’t want to see her, no home…and no FB boyfriend (yet). She’s lost her good girl reputation not only with my family and friends, but with her own family and friends as well. 18 years together. 13 years married. It just feels as if it was all for nothing.”
What can a reasonable woman do once her beloved spouse has crossed the line of infidelity?
He cheated. Now you know the truth. What are you going to do?
All those little white lies and bigger and bigger lies he had been telling had you tied up in knots. You wanted so much to believe him, to trust that he was really faithful and just busy. You wanted so much to forgive him for neglecting you, letting you down, disappointing you because you felt he really has good intentions and he really loves you.
Cheating happens for many reasons. But the pain and devastation is often quite similar.
You cheated and she discovered the truth. What do you do now?
All those little white lies and bigger and bigger lies had you tied up in knots. You got yourself into a situation which felt great at first but started to eat away at you. The other woman seemed so appealing, so exciting, so understanding and so different from your wife. This other woman played up to you, flattered your faltering ego, and provided the hot sex you had been craving but not receiving at home.
Top 10 things Single Ladies can do to give themselves a boost this Valentine's Day.
Oxytocin is a stress reducing hormone released in women. When a woman does somthing that produces Oxytocin, her Cortisol (stress hormone) levels begin to drop and she starts to feel less stressed and more relaxed. Below is a list of 10 sure fire ways a women can produce Oxytocin for herself this Valentine's Day. Some of them might just surprise you.
1. Get a massage
2. Get your hair done
3. Get a manicure or pedicure
4. Take yourself on a shopping spree
5. Volunteer or give to a charity
When we meet someone we fall in love with, what happens after a few years together?
WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VALENTINE?
Do you feel alone even at home with your spouse and family? Do you wonder what happened to the love you once had for each other? Vanished love and missed genuine connection paralyze many couples. Despair turns some to alcohol, affairs, internet exploration, hobbies, or having children to fill the void of emptiness. How do couples evolve to this state and how it can be repaired?
Whose idea was Valentine's Day, anyways? Here are seven easy ways to celebrate love every day.
Seven Ways to Celebrate Love All Year
Whose idea was it to celebrate love one day of the year? I can’t stand Valentine’s Day. I know that might be a shock, seeing as how I’m a relationship coach, but hear me out.
Having one day singled out to celebrate love takes the pressure off people to show their love all year round. It also puts pressure on people (men, mostly) to think they have to come up with the perfect gift or the perfect celebration.
How soon and how well your partner recovers from conflict is key to a sound relationship.
This guest article from Psych Central was written by Rick Nauert.
Research in time for Valentine’s Day suggests a key indicator for a fulfilling and stable romantic relationship is a partner who recovers from conflict well.
University of Minnesota scientists found that if your romantic partner recoups well after the two of you have a spat, you reap the benefits.
Sometimes it is an act of self-sacrifice that says more than any flowers, gifts or words could...
Are you ready for true love? On a day filled with everything red ~ hearts, flowers, jewelry boxes ~ what it takes to truly love someone, not just on Valentine's Day, but on the really, really hard days as well is worth consideration.
Check out my blog today on my website, "A Very Special Valentine", to read about one of the greatest acts of love.
Learning when it's time to step back and re-evaluate your relationship.
If things have been dragging along in a stuck or uncertain state and your Beloved has not responded positively to “The Talk”, you may want to put the relationship on probation. This means you will let your partner know that you may be leaving him so that he has a chance to work on things.
This time of year a barrage of pre-packaged, hallmark love wrapped in pink and red cuteness bombards us from every which way, forcing us to stare love in the face. From stuffed bears and singing cards to heart-shaped diamond pendants and 5-course dinner specials ending with a kissing swan soufflé, it can all make you want to bitch slap Cupid in the face if you aren’t coupled up at the moment. But just because you are not IN love right now, doesn’t mean you can’t believe in it.
