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Why Being A Control Freak Doesn’t Work in the Bedroom
Are you a type ‘A’ personality? Do you like order and routine in your life? Do you make lists of things you need to do? Being super organized can help you be a more efficient and productive person in your work and daily life, but it’s not a great idea mindset for intimate time. In fact, losing control in the bedroom is something your partner will greatly appreciate. Leaving your inhibitions at the door Are you planning a romantic evening with your partner? Will your plans be derailed if they call to say they are running late, again? Life is full of interruptions and unplanned events. Learning to be…
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The Secret to Getting Your Marriage Back on Track
It’s a pity no manual teaches you how to make your marriage work. Relationships are a work in progress, and marital issues are commonplace. One of the keys is to address them as they arise. If you are willing to put some effort into making your marriage work, you can get back on track even if it has been derailed. Here are some tips on how to do this: Set aside time It’s so easy to get caught up in daily activities, especially when you have children. You need to remember that your relationship is at the heart of a happy home. You should always set aside one-to-one time…
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Are You Behaving Like a Wife From Hell?
If you are starting to feel unhappy all the time and you think that your marriage is to blame because it’s your partner’s fault, then take a pause to look in the mirror. Every relationship is based on the interaction of two people so the responsibility is 50/50. Maybe it’s the time to own up and stop putting others through the hell of living with whatever you are throwing at them. A relationship doesn’t work if there is constantly demanding, taking, egoism, negativity, being angry and blaming. Once you have identified the way, you might be ruining your relationship you can get help. There are some behaviors that are super-destructive…
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How To Properly Manage Expectations In A New Marriage
Marriage is just wonderful. You fall in love and enter into a new partnership for a glorious future together. You declare your love for each other in front of everyone. The beginning of every new marriage can be wildly romantic, but marriages that are supposed to end when “death do us part,” are increasingly ending in divorce. Although you might enter into the marriage contract full of hope for the future conflicts may arise quite quickly. Conflicts arise from unmet expectation, and you might not even realize you have them until they are not met. Having high expectations of your partner might be a demonstration of your faith in them,…
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Things Your Husband Needs To Hear From You
Contrary to popular belief blokes actually like to talk, and there are some things that a bloke busy being a husband needs to hear. Part of being together and staying together depends on your complicity and intimacy in your partnership. Couples who stay together have good communication, and although women have been tipped as the speaking part of the couple, sometimes we don’t always know the right thing to say. Your husband does need verbal affirmation so here are some suggestions. Read this through and look for something that strikes the right chord with you. Remember it and use it when the time is right, and you can surprise and…
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I Don’t Want My Husband Anymore…
One day you wake up and find a stranger in bed with you. You no longer know who he is and you don’t even like his smell. This man is your husband. How did this happen and what are you going to do about it? Is this going to be the end of your marriage or are you going to do something about it? Let’s face it, almost half of all marriages end in divorce, but getting separated is a big and painful step that requires a lot of courage. There are some obvious signs that your marriage is over, but sometimes it’s easier to ignore them than to accept…
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How To Make Your Wife Feel Like The Most Beautiful Woman In The World
A lot of men mention how their partners’ sex drive drops after they get married. Hell, if you’ve ever listened to any married comedian ever, then you’ve probably heard 100 jokes on this very topic. But why is it that women seem to lose interest in sex? I mean, they are the same person. So what changed from when you were courting to when you were married? Now, this is just my opinion, but it’s held true for my marriage and several of my friends, and the way to combat this has also worked incredibly well. First things first Your wife doesn’t need to be told that she’s beautiful every…
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10 Signs You Might Have Intimacy Issues
You’re angry—a lot There are many types of anger, and it helps to figure out what type you’re expressing. A deep, subconscious fear of intimacy can rear its ugly head, showing up in response to a relationship that is becoming uncomfortably close, and one way this fear can manifest is via anger. “Constant explosions of anger indicate immaturity, and immature people cannot form intimate relationships,” says John Mayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Doctor On Demand. Everyone gets angry sometimes, but if you find feelings of anger bubbling up constantly, or inappropriately, a fear of intimacy may be lurking underneath. The fix may not be easy, or quick, but communicating…
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10 Surprising Things That Change When You Get Married
How you see you I becomes we, me becomes us: that seemingly simple shift in pronouns can stir a whole mess of different emotions. “Couples are often surprised within that first year they have almost an identity crisis,” says Michelle S. Park, MA, licensed marriage and family therapist in NYC. Part of it may stem from the realization that your life is now intertwined with another; that you made what will hopefully be a lifetime commitment and are, in a sense, responsible to that person, she explains. Plus, there’s wrapping your head around what it means to be “husband and wife,” and who you are outside of that role, adds Park. For some couples, the…
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The 11 Biggest Mistakes Couples Make In The Bedroom
A very important part of any committed relationship is your intimate life. I really loved these tips from YourTango expert/therapist Julie Orlov, who shares how couples can improve and maintain a healthy sexual connection. Here are the most common missteps both men and women make in this area… Top Mistakes Women Make in the Bedroom: Expecting your lover to read your mind. Men are not mind-readers and each woman can vary in terms of what pleases her. Let your partner know how he can please you. Be specific and concrete. Show him. Gentle but clear direction will be greatly appreciated. Your man wants to please you. You just need to tell him…
