Let us go back in time to the spring of 1916. The world was in turmoil. A World War was devastating Europe. Bodies were strewn all over the farmlands of France and Germany. The winter had been hellish, slowing troop movement to a virtual standstill. Because of the terrible weather, soldiers of both sides were pinned down in foxholes for months at a time; all in feeble attempts to control small patches of land. Mustard Gas, the Agent Orange...more
Often the green monster, known as jealousy, rears its ugly head and forces its way into your relationship. As unwelcome as it may be, jealousy is a problem that most couples deal with from time to time. But, it should not consume your relationship or become a point of stress. Most of the time, issues with jealousy can be resolved. Ask these questions. Why are you feeling this way? Foremost you need to look within yourself and find out where these...more
Just like a marriage itself, marital counseling is a delicate process that works best when both parties are fully committed. If you and your spouse decide that you would like to meet with a marriage counselor, it is never going to be detrimental to the relationship. Even working towards small changes, or just simply having a forum to express your feelings, can be beneficial to any relationship. So, whether you have had a few fights, or have been sleeping in separate bedrooms, your local marriage therapist is trained to guide you back to marital bliss. Within the first few sessions, most of couples who visit a counselor admit to seeing improvements in their marriage. It does take work and dedication, but to get the most out of your counseling sessions the following are suggested: Keep a positive attitude: Even if you dont think that you need counseling, go into your first session with an upbeat attitude and positive mindset. Your mood will dictate how you are affected by the therapy. If you automatically write off counseling as unnecessary, then you probably wont enjoy it. Instead, promise yourself that for the first hour you will listen to the therapist, answer his questions and...more
If you have never gone to a therapist before, then not knowing what to expect during that first session could be nerve-racking enough to keep you from picking up the phone to make an appointment. But, going to a therapist can help save your marriage. In an effort to calm some fears about what takes place during counseling, here is a detailed...more
When it comes to self defense products for women, the choices are almost overwhelming. There are literally thousands to choose from. It can be a little intimidating. Women are the targets of violence by a nine to one over men-a fact not gone unnoticed by manufacturers of self defense products like Stun Master, Taser International, Mace and...more
A woman is a woman is a woman. No matter what size or shape she is, ultimately she still wants to feel like a woman - like the beautiful, appealing and wonderful person she is. For a long time this message fell on deaf ears within the lingerie and underwear industry. But as has happened before, the demands and wants of the market have inspired the production of a new range of products - in this case, beautiful, feminine, practical and alluring bras, lingerie and underwear for the woman whose size is 18 and above.When surveyed the vast majority of women in this category wanted to be assured of 6 things when they purchased their intimate apparel.1. It must fit well: gone are the days when bras, underwear, lingerie and intimate apparel were produced according to what a woman should be like. The constricting, ill-fitting corsetry nightmares of the past are over and these days a woman can enjoy full support and ease of movement in her choice of bras and underwear. Top brands of beautiful lingerie are as available to the larger woman as to any other woman. However, sometimes these can still be difficult to locate in stores. Online however, the story is quite different where some sites...more
Marriage is meant to be a journey between two people who have promised to love one another forever. The two of you are supposed to face battles head on and build a life together. Once you are married, you are half of a partnership. But, becoming too...more
Since therapy is so much about opening yourself up and asking for the help of a professional, feeling comfortable in the presence of your therapist is key to working out your conflicts. It can be nerve-racking for patients to open up to a third...more
Some people may be hesitant to seek marriage counseling because of the stigma that surrounds talking to a professional about their problems. Others may be reluctant to admit that they have a problem at all. A lot of couples view going to a marriage...more
During this time Lucia and her cousins tended sheep in back of Lucy's house, near the well. It was here that the Angel came to them a second time. It was the lunch hour. All the sheep had been put away to protect them from the hot sun. The...more
Are you a menopausal women who has recently been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst? You're not alone, know that women of all ages have experienced the pain and discomfort of ovarian cysts. While they are most common in women of childbearing years,...more
Have you noticed in recent years that your marriage has become very dull and that there just is not very much or any excitement at all going on in your bedroom anymore? Well, it is not likely that you and your spouse are not the only ones who are...more