Making It Work


Surprise Your Love!
romantic couple holding hands on swing set Surprises are like love itself: unpredictable and delightful. They can make an ordinary day intense and unforgettable. A surprise lets your love know that you are thoughtful, considerate, original and loving. It gives bragging rights with friends and family. It can transform a bad day. »
 
What Kind of Commitment Are You Ready to Make?
Take back your Marriage book William J. Doherty PhDWhat makes it possible for some marriages to get stronger through periods of change and stress, while others fall apart for no apparent reason? I want to tell you a story of Ken and Judy, a couple I saw in therapy back when I was living in Oklahoma. They made a beautiful pair— tall, handsome, and graceful. They had met on the country-western dance floor, and they told me, with a touch of shyness, that they were really good dancers. So good that other people on the dance floor would sometimes make a circle and watch them dance. »
 
Connect in Five!
five good minutes with the one you love book cover"When you first fall in love, every moment you spend with that special someone feels like a lifetime. Even a glance and a smile can seem to last for hours. But as time goes by, let's face it, relationships change…You have places to go and people to see. The rest of the world can start to slip in between you and the one you love. »
 
Power of the Middle Ground
Power of the Middle Ground, bookThe Power of the Middle Ground
A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship
An Excerpt & An Exercise

Imagine a place that brings the potential for love and compassion alive within your relationship. Most couples who seek help feel their difficulties center around communication. »
 
Stuff Every Man Should Know: How to Give a Woman a Great Massage
Stuff Every Man Should Know by Brett CohenA massage is a great way to bring two people together in an intimate moment. When done properly, it is a great way to relieve stress and channel positive energy and can also lead to a more sensual experience. 

1. Set the mood. Eliminate all outside distractions, such as pets and children. Dim the lights. Draw the curtains. Set the room to a comfortable temperature. Play calm and relaxing music. 

 

2. Your partner should disrobe as far as she feels comfortable. It’s possible to give a good massage over clothing, but it’s not ideal.  »
 
50 Ways to Be Romantic - And Spend Less
romantic couple holding hands, ready to kissYou could rent a limo and take your love to a French restaurant, or whisk him or her off to the snow-capped Alps, or have an opera staged in your living room. I don’t know about you, but I can’t afford to do that more than a few times a month. The rest of the time, I have to depend on great ideas. There may be more than 50 ways to be romantic - I bet you can come up with your own list!

1.      Write a poem.

2.      Cook a romantic dinner.

3.      Give a full-body massage.

 

4.      Pack a sunset picnic. »
 



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Your Personal Best

How To Determine If Your Therapy Is Working
How do you know if your therapy is helping you? The simple way is to ask yourself:  Do I feel better now compared to how I felt before I started?”...
Accessing Your Intuition
The author of Questions for Cupid, Elissa Heyman, talks about getting in touch with your own intuitive wisdom. Your intuition will tell you intimate and important things nobody else will. It...
Living Well is the Best Revenge
Eight Ways to Deal With Negative People in Your Life! We've all experienced the negative aunt, coworker, friend or acquaintence. They are the ones who ridicule,  criticize, and get angry...
The Power of Now
The Power of Now has been translated into over 33 languages. Oprah Winfrey considers it one of her favorite books. Eckhart Tolle's books, audios and live teachings have reached millions...
Find Your Inner Diva
Every person has a distinct style. What a boring world it would be if everyone were like your mother, the cheerleader from high school, your millionaire uncle or Emily Post....

Money Talks

Taming Your Inner Consumer
Ten approaches to a life that costs less and means more.  Do you even look in your closet and wonder why you bought those shoes or that suit? Have you had enough debt?...
Eliminate Debt!
70 Ideas. A list of ideas and advice. Find the tips that will work best for you, and try them out.  Leo Babauta, ZenHabits Guru, asked his readers for...
Avoid ATM Fees
In this economy, every cent counts, especially bank fees that give you nothing in return. Banks do not have limitations on what they can charge for ATM fees and will...
A Couple's Guide to Love and Money
People are often drawn to their partners because those people complement their personalities; parts of their psyches fit together like the pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. Someone who wants to...
Talking About Money
Money can mean power and control - volatile subjects. There are so many facets to a new relationship - so many ways you are getting to know each other. Talking about...

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