Happy Relationships: Set Regular Dates

A good portion of the enjoyment of a pleasant date is in the anticipation. We have a date for Friday night and we think about it throughout the week. We think about what we will wear, where we’ll go, what we’ll eat, what we’ll say and do. We plan on how long it will take to get ready and whether we’ll need to leave work a few minutes early. When we enter a relationship, we stop dating. We see each other, of course, much more than we did in our dating days. At the onset of... Read more »

Six Tools To Repair Marital Damage

Rudy and Marjorie were on the verge of divorce. Married 12 years, they had constant verbal battles ending in what therapists call emotional disengagement- meaning that they simply ignored each other for days on end. Emotionally, they were simmering inside and also lonely for each other, but were unable to reach out and communicate these feelings. They were in a “cold war” with both waiting for the other to make the first move to melt the icy atmosphere. This couple suffers a common marital... Read more »

Marrying a Russian Bride

There are many women today that want to leave their country to come to the United States. One way for these women to do this is to have someone from the United States buy them or marry them in order for them to leave their country and come to live in the states. This is a way for most of these women to leave behind a world of abuse or neglect and come to a free land. A Russian bride is just one of the deals that can be bought. Many women in Russia long to come to America and have a happy and... Read more »

This You Need to Consider Before You Order a Russian Bride

Russian brides are the most popular type of mail order bride. However, when going into this type of market, there are most scams than honest deals. Many people turn to the Internet to find love. There are millions of online dating consultants and plenty of mail orders. However, how do you know that you are being scammed? Look for the following signs. If you can recognize any of them to your situation than you are most likely being scammed! Well first, you should be caution with anyone online... Read more »

How to Communicate Effectively With Your Spouse

Communication, especially with those closest to you, might seem extremely easy. After all, we use words, gestures, expressions and body language to get our points across. And when we do that, the other person should automatically receive the message we are sending them and respond. Right? Wrong. The problem comes not with the message being sent, but with the interpretation of that message. Therefore, we have to make sure that when we do communicate with our spouses, that we send clear, non-conflicting... Read more »

How Anger Can Destroy A Relationship

“Dr. Fiore,” the voice on the phone pleaded, “I need anger management classes right away.I blew up at my girlfriend last night and she said it’s over until I get help.” As Kevin recounted the first night of anger management class, he and his girlfriend had argued in the car over which route to take home from a party. Events progressed from mild irritation, to yelling and name calling. Things escalated at home. He tried to escape, but she followed him from room to room,demanding... Read more »

Wedding Cake Toppers: A Guide

Long long time ago, there was a princess. Or, to be exact, a baker’s daughter who was going to be married, but wanted to see the symbol of her love and a perfect piece of art that would add to the wedding and make all other baker’s daughters green-eyed. The father thought and though and thought and finally came up with the idea. He made up to small figurines of a bride and groom and put them on the top of a wedding cake. Daughter was furious, but everyone else liked the idea. And that’s... Read more »

How to Create Romance When You Have a Chronic Illness

“Hot and bothered!” For most people these words create images of being twisted up in sheets, breathlessly reaching out to the one you love. For those with chronic illness, however, “hot” is more likely to refer to one’s thyroid condition, night sweats, or a heating pad on high. “Bothered. . .” Well, let’s just say when your body aches, everything makes you feel bothered: a cat that won’t move off your leg, a joint that continues to throb, and... Read more »

Marriage and Children

My name is David, and I am NOT married. So why am I writing about marriage? Why am I telling you something about marriage, if I have no experience in that matter? You have guessed it. I am a child. Well, you could say, I was a child, being now 18 years of age. But are we not all still children, which are just grown up? I think everyone of us experiences very often in every day life, how our childhood influences our present mindset, emotions, thoughts and behaviour. So, what have we - as children... Read more »

The Amazing Benefits of Marriage and Family Counseling

Family problems can cause untold suffering and emotional problems. They can lead to depression, anxiety and even substance abuse. These problems are often very complex so timeliness can be crucial to a good counseling outcome -the sooner therapy is started, the better. Conflicts like these often cause people to seek psychological or marriage counseling. However, they usually procrastinate, making a beneficial outcome more difficult. Find a therapist who provides an appointment within 7 days.... Read more »