TRUST IN RELATIONSHIPS

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The games people play during relationships,

I had an interesting conversation with some of my close girlfriends and they all have said the same thing lately: "Why the games?" I honestly have had that issue before with my relationships with men. Either I push them away to see if they will come running back or they push me away to see if I will come running back. Why do we do this to each other? Because inevitably the relationship will not last because someone in the relationship will get tired of being tested. The reason why we do this is TRUST!

Betrayal: The Fourth Dwarf of Smallness

I've been writing about the Seven Dwarves of Smallness. Betrayal is #4. How does it keep you small?

For the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about what I call the Seven Dwarves of Smallness. These little gremlins in your subconscious mind conspire to keep you small. They tell you all sorts of reasons why you can’t have, be, and do what you really want. They’re full of lies, but we believe them. They are the sons and daughters of FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real.

Divorce: How Parents Can Nurture and Protect Their Kids

Divorced or divorcing? Tips for being the best parent you can be and protecting your kids'wellbeing.

Divorce and Childrearing: How Parents Can Nurture and Protect Their Kids Most parents who are in the process of considering or pursuing divorce are deeply worried about the effects the divorce will have on their children. And the concern is justified. Divorce is one of the most difficult life events that you and your children will ever experience, according to the well validated Holmes and Rahe Stressful Life Events Scale created by the two psychiatric researchers in 1967.

How Do I Know I Won't Get Cheated On Again? [VIDEO]

How to protect yourself when you've been cheated on before.

Are you tormented by memories of men who've cheated on you before? Does infidelity from your past still haunt you today? If you've been cheated on, it's normal to worry that it will happen again ... but you don't have to let it ruin your chances of having a successful relationship. In this video, Relationship Therapist, Best-Selling Author and YourTango Expert Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil explains how to let go of your past while protecting yourself against infidelity in the future.

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How To Deal With Your Partner's Jealousy [EXPERT]

Are you being wrongly accused by your jealous partner? What to do next...

To be wrongly accused is a horrible feeling-- especially when the one accusing you is your love. It's uncomfortable when you've made a mistake, haven't fessed up yet and are walking around dreading that fateful moment when you'll have to come clean about what you did. On the other hand, it's almost unbearable to be blind-sided by allegations from your partner that have completely no grounding in the facts that are clear to you.

Keeping Little Secrets

Keeping little secrets may seem innocent enough, but they result in less intimacy,trust & integrity.

Little secrets run rampant with couples—you said you were working late when you were out at a bar with your friends after work or you said the shoes you just bought cost $80.00 when in fact they cost $280.00. While on the surface they may seem innocent enough, in the long run, keeping secrets in order to avoid confrontation, conflict, manipulation, or in some cases, potential divorce, wreaks havoc on the health and well-being of a marriage. And while these little white lies or omissions may appear to work in keeping the peace in the short run, in the long run, both spouses lose.

Affair Proofing Your Relationship, Part 1 [EXPERT]

Follow these rules too help prevent an affair from ruining your relationship!

Want to protect your relationship from an affair? Follow these rules to greatly improve your chances. Affair Proofing Rule #1: STAY CLOSE and keep your relationship fun and fresh! One of the reasons people say they have affairs is they start to feel lonely in their marriages. They don’t feel valued, interesting or attractive to their partner. Contrary to popular belief, both men and women have affairs for emotional reasons, not necessarily sexual. Both are seeking to feel attractive, important and listened to.

Rush Limbaugh: A Wounded Soul In A Confused Culture [EXPERT]

A look at how Limbaugh's misguided view of women evolved, and how courageous men are changing it.

Oh, Rush, Rush, Rush. Do you have any idea how deeply wounded you are? Do you not see how your thwarted view of the opposite sex is fueled by untold fear and confusion about what it means to be a man? Did you miss the sexual revolution of the 1960’s which has evolved into the awareness that sexual expression between caring, consenting adults can actually be emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually healthy?

The Recipe For A Healthy, Passion-Filled Marriage [EXPERT]

Are you adding the right “ingredients” to your relationship?

Rita is head chef at a gourmet restaurant. She is renowned for creating unique dishes that keep customers coming back. While she is proud of her accomplishments in the kitchen and her career, she is really worried about her marriage. It seems that no matter what she tries, she can't seem to get it right when it comes to her relationship. Rita and her husband argue about even little things. There is often an undercurrent of hostility between them. She can't remember the last time that they cuddled on the couch together or made love.

Tips For Women To Keep Their Marriage Strong [EXPERT]

Make a man happy and watch him treat you like a princess!

When a couple have been together for quite some time, they often tend to lose sight of a supposedly mutual goal to make each other happy. This is a sad yet common reality these days. Then again, you have the power to change all this and using these tips for women for a good marriage just wait and see how your man responds. With the right pieces of advice and the desire to keep the man in your life happy, you will definitely be able to make a difference in your romantic relationship with your husband.

Are Strip Clubs Really A Relationship Threat?

Strip clubs aren't the scary places you imagine.

This is a blog post by a member of the YourTango community. This post has not been edited by the YourTango staff, nor does it represent the opinons of YourTango and its employees. Last Spring in the beginning stage of a new relationship, I joined a group of friends (two couples and one single gal) on an adventure to the world renowned Sin City; Las Vegas. Everyone going had already seen its' glory but me, so I gave fair warning that I would be making the most of our getaway, and the fun would begin on the plane over. Needless to say, by the time we lan