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Dealing With Guilt After Breaking Up – 4 Steps to Freedom

Written by Laurie on July 31, 2012 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

If you initiated the break up, you may feel guilty that the relationship didn’t work out. These tips on dealing with guilt after breaking up will help you move forward. Whether you’ve been married for 20 years or dating for 2 months, guilt after breaking up with someone you once loved is difficult to deal [...]

10 Ways to Say I Love You on His Birthday – Get Creative and Green!

Written by Laurie on July 28, 2012 in Gifts and Parties, Having Fun Together, Love, Special Occasions with 0 Comments

The best way to say I love you on his birthday is to get creative with these eco-friendly (green) expressions of love. Even if your boyfriend isn’t green, he’ll appreciate the unique-ness of these birthday gift ideas! Revive the romantic with soy candles and organic lingerie Let’s face it – most guys love sex. The [...]

Remarriage Wedding Vows Are More Meaningful Than First Marriage Vows

Written by Laurie on July 25, 2012 in Engagements & Weddings, Marriage Proposals, Wedding Ceremonies with 0 Comments

Are your remarriage wedding vows less meaningful because your first marriage failed? No! When you get remarried, your wedding vows are are more meaningful than ever. Here’s what Michele (not her real name) asks: “I am currently divorced with a 3 year old daughter, and am 6 months into a new relationship (he is also divorced [...]

How to Get Through a Break Up When You Stayed Too Long

Written by Laurie on July 24, 2012 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

Getting through a break up is painful at the best of times; it’s worse when you stayed in the relationship longer than you should have. Here’s what Michelle (not her real name) says: “My boyfriend just left me. He’s been lying to me and seeing another woman the whole time we were together. I staying [...]

How to Heal From an Email Breakup – A Man’s Perspective

Written by Laurie on July 21, 2012 in Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

Is the pain of a break up worse when it’s done by email? Charlie’s wife ended their relationship over email; he offers tips on healing from the pain of an email break up. “Hi, I’m a guy who is also going through emotional struggles,” says Charlie (not his real name) on How to Let Go [...]

When You Don’t Want to Break Up – But He Does

Written by Laurie on July 21, 2012 in Breaking Up, Letting Go with 0 Comments

It’s the most common problem in love: you don’t want to break up, but he does. Do you pursue him, or try to move on with your life? “My boyfriend just dumped me for another woman,” says Tamara (not her real name) on What to Do When You Catch Your Spouse Cheating. “I found out [...]

When Your Wife Isn’t Happy – 6 Ways to Increase Intimacy and Love

Written by Laurie on July 20, 2012 in Expressing Love, Marriage, Reconnecting with 2 Comments

Your wife says she isn’t happy, and hasn’t been for years. How do you increase the intimacy and love in your marriage? By stepping back and taking an objective look at your relationship. Here’s what Ben (not his real name) says: “My wife came home from a trip two months ago and told me that [...]

How to Fix Marriage Problems You’ve Had for Years

Written by Laurie on July 13, 2012 in Marriage, Reconnecting with 0 Comments

One definition of relationship success is having different problems today than you had last year. How do you fix marriage problems you’ve had for years? Here’s what Darlene says: “We’re being investigated for the second time by the state child protection services. One of my kids’ therapist filed a report, because he mentioned how Daddy gets [...]

Introverts in Love With Extroverts – Can Your Relationship Work?

Written by Laurie on July 12, 2012 in Having Fun Together, Love with 0 Comments

Introverts love to be alone; extroverts love to be the center of attention. Introverts and extroverts can fall in love – and yes, they can build a happy relationship. Here’s Lyn’s question: “Can introverts can have relationships? I recently was in a relationship and I felt my introversion was taking over. I wanted to be [...]

When Your Dad Cheats on Your Mom – What to Do

Written by Laurie on July 12, 2012 in Physical Affairs with 0 Comments

The one thing worse than finding out your dad is cheating on your mom is having to tell your mom that your dad is cheating! Here’s what Chris says: “I found out my dad is cheating on my mom with some woman on Facebook. When my mom came home I told her, and for the [...]