Here are some of my favorite quotes from random singles’ advice blogs
Most matchmaking services and internet dating sites are focused on the “numbers game” of dating and then eventually you’ll “Bag ‘em, Tag ‘em, and Take Home” the Right One (that’s a real quote from some of the popular dating advice out there). Here are some of my favorite quotes from random singles’ advice blogs:
It's normal to feel ashamed when your marriage doesn't work.
Are you struggling to overcome the grief of your divorce? Do you feel like a failure for not being able to make your marriage work? Good news: help is on the way.
Do changes in your relationship signify that something wonderful is lost?
So let's say you are in a long-term relationship with the guy or girl of your dreams. Or, let's say you are trying to rekindle an old relationship or you're in a situation with someone whom you have a lot of history with, but you keep sensing some things just aren't the same. In many ways it may seem that a lot of stuff from the past no longer exists in your relationship and you wonder if you can ever go back.
Why it's imperative to forgive your ex before moving on.
Are you struggling to release some of that pent up anger you’ve been feeling toward your ex? Did he betray you? Lie to you? Intentionally (at least that’s how it feels) break your heart?
I get it. You are harboring some deep resentment and honestly I don’t blame you. But ask yourself, “Who are you really hurting by holding onto these feelings?”
It’s serving you in some way to hold onto these feelings, otherwise you would have let it go by now
Letting go of hurts and regrets in past relationships is one of the simplest ways to open yourself up to accept Soulmate Love as your destiny and to start magnetizing it in. Simple, but not easy! I remember hanging on energetically to a boyfriend who “did me wrong”- I was still angry for 2 YEARS after we broke up! Yeah sure, I “knew” about how important compassion and forgiveness were, but I just couldn’t seem to let my anger and hurt go.
Which part of you feels in love and which part of the other person are you in love with?
Ruby and Jim had been dating for 11 months and were considering marriage. Ruby, 32, felt "head over heels" in love with Jim, but she had felt head over heels in love with Adam, as well as with Mark. "That feeling didn't last with Adam or Mark. How do I know it will last with Jim? How can you tell when it's the real thing?"
When a relationship is over, let go and move on in a healthy way to attract the right one for you.
When a relationship is over, it's time to let go. Holding on to a past love clutters up your heart and mind. Letting go opens up the space and possibilities to attract the partner of your dreams. Try these things to stop dwelling on the relationship you had with your ex.
Breakup styles: There are many, but they all hurt.
What your breakup technique says about your outlook on the world.
Sometimes life is so goddamn depressing. Well, at least your break-up style says something about your outlook on the world. There's that. Let's see what it says!
Learn how to avoid hitting the "panic button" when life gets tough.
How to move forward with your life when fear gets in the way.
On an Outward Bound in the mountains of California, I hugged the rock ledge and refused to look down. One hundred and forty feet of sheer granite cascaded to a hard landing on more granite and I wanted to hire a helicopter to rescue me.
Sex with the ex is comfortable ... but is it wise?
Breakups are never fun, especially when the sex was fabulous. Here are four reasons why joining the sex-with-the-ex club isn't such a great idea after all.
When your significant other does or says something that upsets you — depending on the size of the affront and the depth of your reaction — you might shut down and stop listening, especially if your partner's tone conveys judgment or derision. You may withdraw for a period of time or retaliate with criticism of your own. Either behavior results in a negative circle of energy and delays understanding and healing.