Articles, tagged with "emotional intimacy"

If you are one of 78 million baby boomers in the U.S.1, you may be hearing a lot about how to become an expert at managing your stock portfolio or your cholesterol, but how good are you at managing your intimate relationship? A new survey conducted by ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Emotional intimacy is one of the most wonderful experiences we ever have. Nothing else really comes close to the experience of sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings with another, of being deeply seen and known, of sharing love, passion, laughter, joy,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Casualloving.com is for those already in relationships to find perfect casual encounters. It can fulfill a need for people in relationship but stilll looking. What is Casualloving.com?who are their members? Casualloving.com is the largest dating se... Read >
Author: Candicefirst

In your dating relationship, are you motivated for success and coexisting in a mature dating relationship? Are you committed to make a difference in the life of your dating partner or are you in the relationship only for your own personal gain? In order... Read >
Author: Allan Tan

Intimacy is vital for any marriage to flourish and a Christian marriage is certainly no different. However, the word intimacy can mean different things for different people, and it's interpretation can vary greatly depending on whether you are speaking wi... Read >
Author: daveall312

Romantic love means you are terribly attached with your mate and you need to exchange love feelings with him or him. Love is a sentiment of heart. Writing a love letter to your other half is a great way to express your love. Simply a cuddle or cuddling wo... Read >
Author: Jane Blane

There are two schools of thought on the issue of the ability to find emotional intimacy with Internet Dating. Is it actually possible to find this intimacy or are we finding a false intimacy? Basically speaking, the dating seeking world is definitely e... Read >
Author: Allan Tan

In 1974, Dr. Virginia Satir presented the concept of mirroring in her groundbreaking book, "Conjoint Family Therapy."In 1975 Dr. Thomas Gordon wrote a best-selling book called "Parent Effectiveness Training." In the book he taught parents to "active liste... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

Do you know what three main ingredients have been shown to make a marriage last? Who would of thought that the same characteristics needed to make a marriage stick is the same that keeps you slim? The proof is in the research. Social Psychologists have sh... Read >
Author: Marna

Lately, I myself have been searching for free online dating advice, reading up on how other people in my situation handle the specifics of the online dating scene and modern relationships. I mean, how do people cope with the fact that so many new cheating... Read >
Author: Elena Tentser

Does age really matter in the dating relationship? It’s basically a matter of perspective. There are no right or wrong answers to this question. In this introduction dating article, one of the main points to discuss is that this is a question that ne... Read >
Author: Allan Tan

We all crave it, but most of us will never have it. Why? Because too few realize what the craving is actually for. Many people know that something is missing from their lives but usually can’t quite put their fingers on what it is they’re lackin... Read >
Author: Joe Beam

"Sandra wants to end our marriage," Ted told me in our phone session. "She says that I am not meeting her needs." I often hear this in my counseling practice. How did we get the idea that marriage is about the other person meeting our needs, or abou... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

Experiencing emotional intimacy with others is one of the most satisfying experiences of life. Emotional intimacy, or a sense of deep connection with another person or a group of people, occurs when each person is completely open hearted and devoted to ta... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

An emotional affair is an affair that excludes sexual intimacy - but includes emotional intimacy. Emotional infidelity starts when one of the spouses shares intimate details of his or her life with a person other than a spouse or partner. Very often, a sp... Read >
Author: Padme Luango

As a victim of cancer you should always remind yourself that cancer does not define you. You are not cancer you are who you are. Somebody with a heart and who can love and be loved back. To succeed in dating as a cancer survivor, you have to make a self e... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji

No matter how we might resist them at times, we can't deny the presence of rules in society. From traffic lights to ticket sales, rules help us avoid chaos and establish routines that allow us to cope as a society. But beyond the macrocosm, rules are an ... Read >
Author: Dr. Richard Nicastro

Think back to the time when your love was new, when you had just fallen in love: How did you know you were in love? Maybe you couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, couldn't concentrate on work or chores or anything that didn't involve your love object. Maybe y... Read >
Author: Dr. Richard Nicastro

Many of us have experienced first-hand the power of therapy in helping us with our troubles. And the most powerful predictor of therapy effectiveness has to do with the emotional bond formed between the therapist and client. When you feel connected to you... Read >
Author: Dr. Richard Nicastro

Friendship is a special bond that often blooms into a romantic experience with the opposite sex. Here are two rules that should always be kept in mind. Know his heart before you own it Friendship helps you know him even before you make him your own. R... Read >
Author: KV Gautam

"My husband and I have a great working relationship. He's great to the kids, he's nice to me, he works hard on the house but he isn't very interested in getting to know me for who I really am. Any exploration around personal growth is threatening to him. ... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

It’s not a surprise to any married woman that the word “intimacyâ€� evokes a pretty strong reaction in men. Either they equate it with sex — always sure to elevate a man’s heart rate — or on some level they piece together that it might entail â€... Read >
Author: Grant Langston

Emotional infidelity may be a sign of something going wrong in a marriage, but you and your spouse can arm your marriage against it by expressing your feelings and becoming better communicators. Quick Facts about Emotional Infidelity: Emotional infide... Read >
Author: Grant Langston

Intimacy is what we want the most and what we fear the most. Learn how to master the art of emotional intimacy and take steps closer to romance and sexual intimacy. THE POWER OF INTIMACY Have you ever been afraid of really loving someone? Have you bee... Read >
Author: William G. DeFoore

If you want to win your man back, you have to make him want you, and you have to know how to handle him. Here are some tips: Take time to make yourself look good. You don't have to look like a model, however, if you take care of your appearance - it ca... Read >
Author: Pax Shumway

Raising a family can be challenging and stressful at times. However, the common goals and emotional, financial, and physical investments made can be a common bond between husband and wife. One that compliments their marriage relationship. Of course, li... Read >
Author: Bonnie Foshee

Joanie, 52, had been dating Ken, 56, for a few months when they went away together for a weekend. Until that time, Joanie had chosen not to have sex with Ken. While she knew that she and Ken were not in love with each other, she felt that they really enjo... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

If you were to name one thing in your romantic life that gives you a chance to reveal tender thoughts to your partner, hear how your sweetheart feels about you, all while setting the stage for some deep intimacy, what would it would be? When you are lo... Read >
Author: Jewel Kinch

The Question: I recently broke up with my boyfriend and father of my 2 year old daughter. I'm 35 and he's 28. He is now seeing a 22 year old girl for the use of her truck - I believe. He says that he still loves me (maybe just for the sex) and we have con... Read >
Author: Dan and Jennifer

Lactation, or breastfeeding, is not only a natural, healthy way to provide the perfect mix of nutrients, hormones and proteins for your newborn, but it also creates an invaluable opportunity for mother and child to bond and develop emotional intimacy. Her... Read >
Author: Jacqueline Courtiol

Intimacy and passion are significant in a relationship. A relationship is lifeless and boring if it lacks in passion and intimacy. Update your relationship with a night of passion. Get intimacy and passion in your relationship. A relationship tends to bec... Read >
Author: Amanda Johnson

For a marriage to survive and last until that dreamy "forever," intimacy must exist between the couple. What is intimacy anyway? This just does not pertain to the act of making love, but fulfilling each other's emotional needs. It entails enlightening con... Read >
Author: Joe & Emily Season

Infidelity - Again!Reena Sommer, Ph.D.Did you know that the majority of people who experienceinfidelity in their relationships will likely experience itagain - even if they move on to other relationships!!Pretty unbelievable - but unfortunately, it's the ... Read >
Dr. Reena Sommer

Sexual Attraction - Addiction or Intimacy? By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Megan asked the following questions in one of our phone sessions: "Over and over, when I'm really attracted to a man and I sleep with him fairly early in the relationship, I ... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul