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<channel><title><![CDATA[How To Fix A Relationship - Relationship Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/relationship-blog.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Relationship Blog]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:33:14 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Is He Telling His Friends Everything About Your Relationship?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/is-he-telling-his-friends-everything-about-your-relationship.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/is-he-telling-his-friends-everything-about-your-relationship.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:29:57 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/is-he-telling-his-friends-everything-about-your-relationship.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The man is something that's both straightforward and complicated. We mostly think that we know what he wants : food, beer, and sex. While we know he is's thinking more than that, we generally debate that of what we thought we knew about men. For those that think that they're only considering that, it's really unfortunate for me to state that they are thinking so very much more. I mean, at a chemical level, we all operate in the same ways .  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">The man is something that's both straightforward and complicated. We mostly think that we know what he wants : food, beer, and sex. While we know he is's thinking more than that, we generally debate that of what we thought we knew about men. For those that think that they're only considering that, it's really unfortunate for me to state that they are thinking so very much more. I mean, at a chemical level, we all operate in the same ways . <br /><br />In this line of thinking, it would not be particularly logical to suspect that they're not having the same talks with their buddies, as they're with ours. Sadly , this implies that they're debating some of the similar topics. What he asserts to his friends is critical, as it will factor in how long the relationship will lasts, as they mean a lot to them. And, more importantly, they were potentially there before you were.<br /><br />Naturally, when he's's talking to his friends, he's not using the same language that he's's using around you. He is's more brutal, inappropriate, and is maybe using a lot of hype. It's usually not awfully pretty, and you'll even have the man who picks apart every inch of his girlfriend to his mates, but let's not see him in that light, it will just make you a little mad at him. Importantly, we'll want him to try and explain all our wonderful qualities, with a spotlight on dumbing down some of the mad you could be harboring.<br /> <br /> As ludicrous as it may sound, if you want to keep him, you'll be wanting to ensure that he'll talk positively about you to his chums. Just like you are with some of your chums, and how they have to stamp a mark of quality on a hubby, they'll do the same. They love having a girlfriend that their chums love, and it truly makes them cheerful. This does not in particular mean that a girl has to play to his friends, you'll just desire to make an appeal to him, and give him something to say to his mates. The tiny things matter, and so do the large things. Any good you do for him will most likely be told to someone, so keep that under consideration. Sadly, this goes for sex, too.<br /> <br /> Basically, he's's announcing everything about you, particularly if it's a new relationship. To many of his friends, he is going to speak freely of pretty much every situation, particularly if it's amusing. It is true, you actually do not need to hear everything he is's informing them, as it will probably embarrass you. Though he'll leave out a lot of the details, they're getting some version of the story. However to his defense, it is not like you're not doing it, as you probably are. You don't even notice it, and he most likely doesn't either, but just ensure that you give some amazing things to tell them, as well .    By: <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/profile/Carey-Bain/132829">Carey Bain</a><br /><br />  <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/">Article Directory</a>: http://www.articledashboard.com<br /><br />  <br /><br />  Carey Bain is a relationship counsellor who offers expert recommendation and tips in her wonderful collection of <a href="http://www.go-get-guys.com/articles.html" target="_blank">dating articles</a> targetting varied issues like <a href="http://www.go-get-guys.com/dating/advice/dating-a-workaholic-man.html" target="_blank">stepping out with a workoholic</a>, dating multiple guys and so on. Also find fast paths to attract any man easily.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Reasons Why Married Women Cheat]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/7-reasons-why-married-women-cheat.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/7-reasons-why-married-women-cheat.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:28:50 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/7-reasons-why-married-women-cheat.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Sadly, people don't seem to value marriage like our grandparents did. It seems the quickest way to fix your marriage troubles is getting divorce. Marriage unfaithfulness is the number one reason for divorce. This article will lay out 7 reasons why married women cheat.Married women cheat today almost as much as men. I guess both parties forgot that when they got married and exchanged vows, those vows were not only for each other they [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">Sadly, people don't seem to value marriage like our grandparents did. It seems the quickest way to fix your marriage troubles is getting divorce. Marriage unfaithfulness is the number one reason for divorce. This article will lay out 7 reasons why married women cheat.<br /><br />Married women cheat today almost as much as men. I guess both parties forgot that when they got married and exchanged vows, those vows were not only for each other they were also to our Heavenly Father. <br /> <br /> It seems that women cheating on their husbands is the new Vogue. The sad thing is when a man cheats; he could be considered a stud. However, when married women cheat they are considered prostitutes or whores or worse.<br /> <br /> Married women cheat out of revenge sometimes. If the wife even suspects that her husband is cheating, she'll cheat on him just out of spite. While the satisfaction of revenge feels good at first, it is short lived. And if she's wrong, she could have just destroyed a marriage for no reason at all.<br /> <br /> Married women cheat at times because they are not getting attention from their husbands. Now, I'm not saying that women are needy or over emotional or anything like that. But if you don't pay your wife enough attention, she could feel neglected and alienated and possibly slip into depression. Then she's vulnerable. A smile or nod from a co-worker may be all it takes to put her over the edge.<br /> <br /> Like men, some married women cheat just for the fun of it. Not all women are like this mind you, but some are. Who's to say that your lovely wife who bakes cookies and breads is not sleeping around on you after her trips to the grocery store? It happens more than I care to think about.<br /> <br /> Married women cheat on their husbands if they are not getting sex at home. This is similar to what I mentioned earlier about not paying her attention. Men do the same thing. If men aren't getting sex at home, they are likely to look elsewhere. The same thing happens to married women. Sex is part of marriage, and your wife may look somewhere else if she's not getting it at home.<br /> <br /> If the sex is boring in your marriage, your wife may want to cheat just to add some excitement in her life. Affairs are exciting and new and challenging. Much unlike a boring sex life. <br /> <br /> Married women cheat for an escape route. Maybe after several years of marriage she's realized she's fallen out of love with you and the easiest way to prompt a divorce is for her to have an affair.<br /> <br /> Sometimes married women cheat because they have a low self-esteem. The low self-esteem is usually caused by their husbands speaking ill of her are not speaking to her at all. At any rate, she may be getting compliments from a guy at the gym or a "friend" from work. Either scenario is dangerous.<br /> <br /> In short, married women cheat for the same reasons married men cheat. There's no real science behind it because every person is different. The worst part about an affair is NOT knowing. There are ways to catch a cheating spouse without her suspecting it. Do some research on the subject and don't be afraid to invest in some good books about it either. Not knowing if she's cheating on you in far worse than knowing the facts. Trust me, I've been there.    By: <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/profile/Shane_boyd/137289">Shane_Boyd</a><br /><br />  <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/">Article Directory</a>: http://www.articledashboard.com<br /><br />  <br /><br />  Don't be stuck wondering IF your wife is cheating on you. Discover how to find out for sure by visiting <a href="http://www.uncovertheaffair.com/" target="_blank">Is She Cheating On Me?</a> </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Stop Being Needy and Clingy & Save Your Relationship]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-to-stop-being-needy-and-clingy-save-your-relationship.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-to-stop-being-needy-and-clingy-save-your-relationship.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:23:42 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-to-stop-being-needy-and-clingy-save-your-relationship.html</guid><description><![CDATA[   Women become clingy for different reasons but usually it has to do with the relationship we've has with our parents and our past romantic partners. This neediness can lead to your mate feeling frustrated and can lead to him ending your relationship. So that you can avoid a dating disaster, here are some tips to stop being clingy and reduce the neediness factor in your relationship.   Plan Your Together Time. Do you know when you' [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">   Women become clingy for different reasons but usually it has to do with the relationship we've has with our parents and our past romantic partners. This neediness can lead to your mate feeling frustrated and can lead to him ending your relationship. So that you can avoid a dating disaster, here are some tips to stop being clingy and reduce the neediness factor in your relationship.<br /> <br />  Plan Your Together Time. Do you know when you'll see him or talk to him again? If you don't know you'll be more anxious about your relationship. Have regular planned time together. A regular time to call or text, a date night, a regular day trip. It's importand for both of you to make this time a priority.This planned time together can help decrease clingy behavior and give you something to look forward to.<br /> <br /> You must learn how to trust him. You shouldn't think "what if?" when you're not together. Don't worry about what might happen if he sees a prettier woman, if he sees his ex or if he's on the phone with a woman. The "what ifs?" can drive you crazy. You need to focus on "what is?". You need to remember waht your relationship is, what values it's based on and stop stressing what might happen. Focus on the things that you know are true, not what you imagine. If he's given you reason to think there may be a reason not to trust him, then that's something you both need to talk about.<br /> <br /> Have a life of your own. Before you started dating, you had friends, hobbies and things that you did with your friends. You become more dependent on him when you center everything you do around him because he becomes your source of happiness. The only person what can make you happy is you. Keep up with your friends and family, keep active with your hobbies and activities. You'll be happier. You'll be less fixated on him and you'll have things to talk about.<br /> <br /> Remember how wonderful a woman you are. Remember why he was first attracted to you. You're smart and beautiful and fun. Remember you're an amazing woman. If you have a problem believing this, write it down, repeat it throughout the day. Go around people that make you feel good and do things that make you feel good. You need to feel good about yourself. Confidence is sexy and makes you more attractive , and he'll notice.<br /> <br /> If you know why you're being clingy, let him know. If he's doing things that make you feel like you don't matter, it's time for the two of you to talk. When a woman doesn't feel secure in their relationship, they start showing needy and clingy behaviors. Talk it out. You need to know if he didn't realize how you felt, or if he's just not into you. If he refuses to work on improving your relationship, you need to decide if you really want to stay with him.<br /> <br /> Remember in the end you need to do what's best for you, not him. So stop being needay and clingy and become a cool, confident woman.<br /><br />    By: <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/profile/Shana-Jackson/192549">Shana Jackson</a><br /><br />  <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/">Article Directory</a>: http://www.articledashboard.com<br /><br />  Finding love is never easy. But, with the right dating advice and tips you can make the dating experience more enjoyable and prepare yourself for finding and keeping the man of your dreams. Discover how to find love and build a lasting loving relationship. Sign-up right now for the FREE Dating Tips For Finding Love online newsletter to find out how to do that. Go here: <a href="http://datingtipsforfindinglove.com/" target="_blank">datingtipsforfindinglove.com</a>  </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are 10 Ways To Create Intimacy In Your Relationship]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/here-are-10-ways-to-create-intimacy-in-your-relationship.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/here-are-10-ways-to-create-intimacy-in-your-relationship.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:22:13 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/here-are-10-ways-to-create-intimacy-in-your-relationship.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Learning how to create intimacy in your relationship with your partner can make a difference of whether you continue to create a future together.  These tools are done daily and are not always notice the importance it plays to your couple duration.  1) Paying attention  When you take the time to pay attention to each other as you did when you first started your relationship this helps to bring closeness in your cou [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">Learning how to create intimacy in your relationship with your partner can make a difference of whether you continue to create a future together. <br /><br /> These tools are done daily and are not always notice the importance it plays to your couple duration.<br /><br />  1) Paying attention <br /> When you take the time to pay attention to each other as you did when you first started your relationship this helps to bring closeness in your couple and the other person notices this too. <br /> <br /> 2) Healthy verbal communication <br /> Having healthy verbal communication is being able to say what you think and feel and knowing that you will be receive by your partner without judgement. <br /> <br /> 3) Showing of caring <br /> As you show caring and tenderness this help to go a long way as you grow older in your relationship. This creates bonding that shows when things get rough later on that you will be there because you care.<br /> <br /> 4) Creating time <br /> Creating time for you both to be alone is important especially if you have children because they are learning by example and will do the same with their kids. Creating time for your couple if you have many demands for you at your job can help make your priorities and limits clear. <br /> <br /> 5)Having honesty <br /> Having honesty and being clear with your partner helps both individual know where each other stand for different things even if the other may not agree.<br /> <br /> 6) Maintaining eye contact <br /> Maintaining eye contact as often as you can just as you did when you began going together helps to sustain that love you had in the beginning.<br /> <br /> 7) Practicing listening <br /> Practicing listening even when you disagree with what the other says to you gives you time to reflect and not to understand incorrectly what the person wants to say. Listening may help you to not judge or get angry fast.<br /> <br /> 8) Saying and doing what you said <br /> Saying and doing what you said is important if you want to build trust in the relationship for your partner will depend and hold you to your word.<br /> <br /> When you say and do what you say you stand by a code of moral values that you and others can rely on.<br /> <br /> 9)Being responsibility <br /> Being responsibility for your first family emotional impact on you and your future with your mate knowing that when you got into the relationship with the person you have chosen to settle down with you may be aware that you may have unresolved hurts or other feelings from your family that you brought into this new relationship and it will have an impact on how you live your life in the future.<br /> <br /> 10) When conflict comes up <br /> Use creative ways to deal with conflict you can get help by going to a therapist or buying self help books that both you and your partner can work with or join discussion groups on the internet. Your role in conflict is to have no name calling and no judgement and to listen alert.<br /> <br /> Conclusion : The 10 ways to create intimacy in your relationship is a start on the road to having a good life with your partner. This may ask both partners to roll up your sleeves and get to work on the things that matter most.    By: <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/profile/Francis-Hosein/91507">Francis Hosein</a><br /><br />  <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/">Article Directory</a>: http://www.articledashboard.com<br /><br />  The author grants full reprint rights to this article. You may reprint and electronically distribute this article so long as its contents remain unchanged, and the author's byline remains in place. Francis is the owner of trans-formers.com if you want more information on relationships in your life you can find at:<a href="http://www.trans-formers.com/free-relationship-advice.html" target="_blank">www.trans-formers.com/free-relationship-advice.html</a> 	 </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Many Times Should You Try to Fix a Sexless Marriage? Answer These 4 Questions to Find Out ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-many-times-should-you-try-to-fix-a-sexless-marriage-answer-these-4-questions-to-find-out.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-many-times-should-you-try-to-fix-a-sexless-marriage-answer-these-4-questions-to-find-out.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:07:11 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-many-times-should-you-try-to-fix-a-sexless-marriage-answer-these-4-questions-to-find-out.html</guid><description><![CDATA[ 		There a few issues that often create stress in marriage. Some of these can be fatal to the relationship if they aren't addressed and confronted out right. The two biggest are typically financial issues and sex. Both of these things can be like a time bomb ticking under the surface of your marriage. It will go off if you don't defuse it first.I won't say much about financial issues here but I will say that my own experience with b [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; "> 		There a few issues that often create stress in marriage. Some of these can be fatal to the relationship if they aren't addressed and confronted out right. The two biggest are typically financial issues and sex. Both of these things can be like a time bomb ticking under the surface of your marriage. It will go off if you don't defuse it first.<br /><br />I won't say much about financial issues here but I will say that my own experience with being in a sexless marriage meant that it got to the point several times over the years where I was ready to call it quits and move on. Judging by the statistics I wasn't really alone given that there's an estimated one in five couples who do not regularly have sex together. For those who are wondering, a sexless relationship can be defined as a marriage in which the partners never have sex together or a marriage in which sex occurs once or twice a month at most.<br /><br />If there's no physical intimacy between you and your spouse you start to feel as though you've lost an essential and fundamental connection with your partner. There can be a lot of reasons why partners don't address sexual issues in a marriage. This might include embarrassment about speaking about it openly, resentment, or even the fear of rejection if it was brought up.<br /><br />Some may argue that sex is not necessary to have a happy marriage. And that's true if both partners feel equally that it's not essential to their relationship to have sex and that without it they'll still feel good about the marriage. But for most of us not having sex leaves at least one partner feeling angry, ashamed, frustrated, or unloved. Because of these issues we really do have to attempt to fix a sexless marriage.<br /><br />But what about the situation in which you've tried to address the issue with your partner time and again without any luck? If this occurs you need to ask yourself four questions:<br /><br />First: Have you really been using an effective means of trying to fix your sexless marriage?<br /><br />Second: What is the actual issue that's been interfering with physical intimacy between the two of you?<br /><br />Third: Are there outside issues that aren't under your control that are resulting in a lack of sex?<br /><br />And, most importantly, does your partner appear to be interested in increasing the frequency of sex between you or do they seem resolutely against being physically intimate with you?<br /><br />Answering these four questions will give you some idea of whether you should continue to attempt to fix your marriage. Using the correct approach to resolving sex problems between the two of you will give you a better opportunity of being intimate together.<br /><br />Just remember that the longer you wait to confront the issue of a sexless marriage the longer your problems will continue and the greater the likelihood you'll have problems down the road. You can take a big first step today just by getting more information about how you can change a sexless relationship to one that is more deeply fulfilling to each of you.<br /><br />	 	 		 			 				 					 						Do you want to learn how I got sex back into my relationship? I have just completed my new guide to saving a sexless marriage, "Put the <a target="_new" href="http://passionate-marriage.com/">Passion Back</a> in Your Marriage!"<br /><br />Download it here free: <a target="_new" href="http://passionate-marriage.com/">Passionate Marriage</a><br /><br />					 						Article Source: 							<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Noel_Parker"> 								http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Noel_Parker							</a> 						</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs Your Husband Doesn't Want You Anymore - Helpful Advice For Married Women ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/signs-your-husband-doesnt-want-you-anymore-helpful-advice-for-married-women.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/signs-your-husband-doesnt-want-you-anymore-helpful-advice-for-married-women.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:05:16 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/signs-your-husband-doesnt-want-you-anymore-helpful-advice-for-married-women.html</guid><description><![CDATA[ 		Marriages, like all relationships, change over time. The dynamic between a woman and her husband can shift from a place of undying devotion to one where they barely talk to one another anymore. If you feel like this is happening in your marriage, it's incredibly difficult. You may spend hours each day wondering exactly what your husband feels for you if he isn't openly expressing it. There are actually several signs your husband doesn't want [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; "> 		Marriages, like all relationships, change over time. The dynamic between a woman and her husband can shift from a place of undying devotion to one where they barely talk to one another anymore. If you feel like this is happening in your marriage, it's incredibly difficult. You may spend hours each day wondering exactly what your husband feels for you if he isn't openly expressing it. There are actually several signs your husband doesn't want you anymore that you really need to be aware of. Once you recognize these in your spouse, you'll know where things stand and you can get to work on a plan to remedy the situation and save your marriage.<br /><br />One of the most obvious signs your husband doesn't want you anymore is his absence in your life. If your spouse suddenly has gotten very busy at work or if he has taken up a new hobby that keeps him away from home, that's not a good sign at all. He's avoiding you and you need to address that if you stand any chance of salvaging the relationship. Some men are masterful at coming up with viable and believable excuses for why they can't spend time with their wives. As convincing as he may be just remember that if he really loved you, he'd want to spend time with you.<br /><br />Another thing you need to be looking for if you suspect your husband doesn't feel as connected to you as he once did is his body language. A man in love with his wife will always want to touch her. Granted things change one the honeymoon phase is over but if your husband used to reach for your hand to hold it or if he'd stroke your back or shoulder when you two sat next to each other, and that's now changed, that's a strong sign that his feelings aren't what they used to be.<br /><br />Intimacy and the frequency of it is a good barometer for where a marriage stands. We're all accustomed to the many jokes and innuendos thrown about regarding women and their excuses for not making love with their husbands. If your spouse is the one who has a headache frequently or if he stays up later than normal to avoid going to bed at the same time as you, that's a problem. A change in his interest in intimacy is definitely one of the signs your husband doesn't want you anymore.<br /><br />	 	 		 			 				 					 						Specific things you do and say can compel your husband to appreciate and <a target="_new" href="http://www.makeyourhusbandloveyou.com/">love you more</a>. Saying or doing the wrong thing can actually cause him to feel even more distant from you. You can make your husband fall even <a target="_new" href="http://www.makeyourhusbandloveyou.com/">deeper in love</a> with you than when you two first married.<br /><br />					 						Article Source: 							<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gillian_Reynolds"> 								http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gillian_Reynolds							</a> 						</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marriage Advice - Five Ways to Stay Committed Even When the Going Gets Rough]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/marriage-advice-five-ways-to-stay-committed-even-when-the-going-gets-rough.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/marriage-advice-five-ways-to-stay-committed-even-when-the-going-gets-rough.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:03:10 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/marriage-advice-five-ways-to-stay-committed-even-when-the-going-gets-rough.html</guid><description><![CDATA[ 		I very often hear from people who tell me that they just aren't sure about staying married. I often hear things like "I just don't think I'm in love with my spouse anymore." Or, "I think that we are drifting apart." Or, "we have grown into two different people who just aren't compatible anymore." Of course, just walking away from your marriage can be heart wrenching. Often, you have shared things in your life - children, homes, responsibilit [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; "> 		I very often hear from people who tell me that they just aren't sure about staying married. I often hear things like "I just don't think I'm in love with my spouse anymore." Or, "I think that we are drifting apart." Or, "we have grown into two different people who just aren't compatible anymore." Of course, just walking away from your marriage can be heart wrenching. Often, you have shared things in your life - children, homes, responsibilities, etc. that can make this not so clear cut. And we haven't even yet mentioned all of the history, hopes, dreams, and promises between you.<br /><br />At the end of the day, I think that most people who write to me are frustrated rather than finished. They don't really want to walk out on their spouse's. But, they don't know how to fix things either and they know for certain that they don't want to continue living this way. They don't want to keep walking through life in kind of a daze without any real connection, commitment, or the deep bond that they once shared and enjoyed. In the following article, I will offer five ways that you can stay commented when the spark begins to fade and the commitment comes into question.<br /><br /><strong>Commit To Stay Put In The Marriage For A Defined Amount Of Time:</strong> I firmly believe that if one or both of you always have an exit strategy in the back of your mind, you're not going to be as successful in trying to work things out or reconcile. Talk with your spouse about both of you committing to taking any separation or divorce off of the table for a reasonable amount of time, which might be 6 months to a year at least. This will talk a lot of pressure off of you and will not make the situation seem so immediate or dire. With that said, just because you've given yourself a generous time line does not mean that you should not take immediate and definitive action. Things are not going to improve just because you hope they will. You have to take your hopes and wishes and make them happen through decisive action.<br /><br /><strong>Ease Into The Heavy Issues And Consider Waiting To Tackle Huge Problems Until You Are Bonded Again: </strong>Many people will go about saving their marriage in a backward way. They will sort of shore themselves up for a long, hard won fight all in the name of saving the marriage. They will anticipate having to make huge sacrifices and making huge concessions. The problem with this is that no one is looking forward to this process. Both people have their guard up. This is not the atmosphere that is most conducive to getting a good outcome.<br /><br />Before you put the cart in front of the horse, it's advisable to set things up so that the two of you are clicking and are closely bonded again. When you were first dating and issues (even big ones) came up, you likely brushed through them without much fanfare, right? This is because you didn't want to let anything get in the way of the positive pay off that you were receiving. So, if you can repeat this process and work with a stronger relationship, you'll often find that the major and big problems are not so problematic after all.<br /><br /><strong>Try To Focus On The Positive Rather Than The Negative:</strong> Often when we hit a rough patch in our marriage, it is so easy to dwell on what's wrong. We tend to hyper focus on the fact that our spouse doesn't understand us or isn't giving us what we need. By the time we're done obsessing over what is wrong, we come away feeling as though we are in an awful situation that has no end in sight. Sometimes, if you can change your focus, you can also change your perception. Once your perceptions change, you generally become much more receptive to trying new things and being open to making things better.<br /><br /><strong>Try To Make The Process Fun Rather Than Frustrating:</strong> Again, often when you hear people say that they need to "work" on their marriage, it sounds as if they are being sent to the gallows. Very few people look forward to this process (at least as it is presented to them.) There is nothing that says that you and your spouse have to shore yourselves up for a long and painful process. Take a look back at the sort of things that the two of you used to enjoy and incorporate things into your life. If you can make the process something that you don't mind doing, you're going to have much more success and you're not going to quit nearly as soon.<br /><br /><strong>Settle For Small Victories At First:</strong> Often, things are going to feel a bit awkward initially. This is OK. Don't allow for this to make you stop the process. Don't set yourself up to get into a situation that is going to be very uncomfortable. For instance, some couples will schedule a "second honeymoon" when they are having trouble being in the same room for more than short amounts of time. Doing this is just inviting disappointment. You're much better off trying to go for a walk for a few times a week and then graduating to bigger and better things. You want to sort of ease into it so that each time you try new things, you come away feelings successful and like you want to repeat the process.<br /><br />	 	 		 			 				 					 						There was a time that I thought my marriage was truly at it's end. My husband seemed to have no interest whatsoever in saving our marriage, but I knew that I wasn't ready to give up for good. Thankfully, I decided to try one last thing, to give a little more, and to approach it from another angle (by focusing on my own time and efforts) and this eventually worked. You can read a <a target="_new" href="http://isavedmymarriage.com/">very personal story</a> on my blog at <a target="_new" href="http://isavedmymarriage.com/">http://isavedmymarriage.com/</a><br /><br />					 						Article Source: 							<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Leslie_Cane"> 								http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Leslie_Cane							</a> 						</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's How to Tell If Your Spouse is Cheating ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-spouse-is-cheating.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-spouse-is-cheating.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:59:15 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-spouse-is-cheating.html</guid><description><![CDATA[ 		Although it is difficult to find someone who does not lie, some people make very big lies that affect other people's lives. You should therefore learn how to tell if your spouse is cheating.One of the most difficult things to cope with in marriage is infidelity, as it will shake at the very roots of the relationship and things will be very easy to fall apart. As much as a third of married couples have admitted that they have chea [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; "> 		Although it is difficult to find someone who does not lie, some people make very big lies that affect other people's lives. You should therefore learn how to tell if your spouse is cheating.<br /><br />One of the most difficult things to cope with in marriage is infidelity, as it will shake at the very roots of the relationship and things will be very easy to fall apart. As much as a third of married couples have admitted that they have cheated on their partners. Add this number to those who do not tell about their acts and you will see how huge this problem is. This is why it is important to know how to tell if your spouse is cheating.<br /><br />Affairs begin fairly innocently, when two people start to develop interest on each other. This initial attraction can open the way for a closer relationship that finally ends up in a sexual affair. Many people feel some lack in their marriages, and instead of correcting the situation, they will often look elsewhere for fulfillment.<br /><br />Your relationship may have reached a point where you suspect that your partner is not being faithful to you. The following steps will help you to know how to tell if your spouse is cheating.<br /><br /><strong>Check the eye movements</strong><br /><br />Scientific studies have shown that right-handed people tend to the upper left direction when they are thinking of imaginary things. The left-handed people will often look to the upper right direction in the same situation. This is due to what is known as Neuro-Linguistic Programming. You can ask yourself some realistic questions and imaginary ones to test yourself.<br /><br />One of the ways of learning how to tell if your spouse is cheating is by taking a keen note of the facial expressions. People's faces usually reveal many things they do not even intend to show. In addition to cooking up a long story, someone who is lying will tend to look elsewhere or make touching motions, including scratching. Liars are also more likely to stutter. You should therefore watch your partner closely when you ask some pertinent questions.<br /><br />- If you get a short answer that is clear and direct, chances are that what is said is true. <br />- Lying people will tell long-winded stories that result in repetition and contradictory messages. <br />- If someone makes a lot of effort to lie, this is a cause for concern.<br /><br />Infidelity is draining on the cheaters themselves. The secretive endeavor and efforts of covering of one's tracts take a lot of energy, and the guilt feelings will draw even more energy. Unfortunately, this is a complete waste of energy, as there will still be some signs about the cheating. Hence, when you know how to tell if your spouse is cheating, you will be able to unearth these tracks and protect yourself.<br /><br />	 	 		 			 				 					 						<a target="_new" href="http://www.cheatingcure.com/">Catch a cheating spouse</a>? Suspect your spouse is having an affair behind your back? Are you disturbed by the possibility of your wife cheating on you? Discover the best informative guides and detailed software available that can immediately help you start your own investigation without anyone else knowing about it. Get free information by visiting catch cheating spouse or <a target="_new" href="http://cheatingcure.com/">http://cheatingcure.com</a><br /><br />					 						Article Source: 							<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Teecee_Go"> 								http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Teecee_Go							</a> 						</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do You Know If Your Spouse is Cheating on You?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-do-you-know-if-your-spouse-is-cheating-on-you.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-do-you-know-if-your-spouse-is-cheating-on-you.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:52:51 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2010/02/how-do-you-know-if-your-spouse-is-cheating-on-you.html</guid><description><![CDATA[How Do You Know If Your Spouse is Cheating on You?By http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nicolas_Baron Nicolas Baron Virtually every marriage begins on a celebratory and happy note. But somewhere along the line, some marriages start experiencing turbulence and may end up destroyed if nothing is done quickly to salvage the situation. It could be that some of the negative traits the other partner exhibits have been there from the o [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">How Do You Know If Your Spouse is Cheating on You?<br />By http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nicolas_Baron Nicolas Baron <br /><br />Virtually every marriage begins on a celebratory and happy note. But somewhere along the line, some marriages start experiencing turbulence and may end up destroyed if nothing is done quickly to salvage the situation. It could be that some of the negative traits the other partner exhibits have been there from the onset but were treated with levity. It could also be that such ill character was influenced by certain factors along the line. One of the greatest challenges faced by most marriages today is the issue of cheating or infidelity.<br /><br />Here are some signs that indicate if your spouse is unfaithful:<br /><br />- One of the signs of a likely cheating partner is when a partner starts exhibiting traits of boredom even when the spouse is present. Such boredom may also be extended to the kids (where they exist); the partner is just generally bored with everything and everyone in the immediate family. There is also a general nonchalant attitude towards responsibilities<br /><br />- The intimacy in the relationship becomes less frequent, dry, and unexciting. The sexual bonding and fun continue to deteriorate until it comes to a point where there is no interest in having sexual intercourse with the other partner. In other words, sexuality in the marriage completely vanishes<br /><br />- Coming home late or excuses to stay away from home is one of the glaring signs of a partner who is having extramarital affairs. Such spouse comes home very late or will find the slightest reason to stay away from home<br /><br />- One of the ways to spot an unfaithful partner is loss of focus and concentration. Such person seems to be always lost in deep thoughts and hardly concentrates on anything especially when together with the other partner, and the person often exhibits a state of confusion<br /><br />- There is a communication gap between the spouses since the cheating partner keeps distance from the other partner; the communication gap tends to widen day by day, especially when nothing is done to salvage the situation<br /><br />- The unfaithful partner becomes defensive and gives excuses for every action, such as coming home late or leaving the home unannounced<br /><br />- Fragrances of perfumes different from familiar ones when such mate eventually returns home very late<br /><br />- The defaulting mate starts being reluctant to go out with the other mate, either for dinners or other social outings<br /><br />- The defaulting partner starts concealing things and wants to hide things that ordinarily would have been left for the perusal of the other partner<br /><br />- Lying about virtually everything<br /><br />- There are unnecessary, unexplained expenses incurred on the credit card, and money generally becomes an issue between you and your spouse.<br /><br />- The defaulting mate eventually drifts away from the faith (if once committed)<br /><br />- Everything just turns upside down completely!<br /><br />The above are the major signs of a partner who is unfaithful. When you notice such signs in your partner, and they tend to persist over a reasonable period of time, do not hesitate to seek for counsel and help to salvage your home before the worst happens!<br /><br />Nicolas Baron extensive background in Counselling &amp; Coaching drove him to write about "Saving Your Marriage" topic.<br />A Graduate of "Mastery University", he has worked alongside with Tony Robbins &amp; Steve Linder, which gave him the needed inspiration, strategic tools and knowledge to write "Be In Love Again."<br /><br />Visit [http://www.be-in-love-again.com/]http://www.be-in-love-again.com to get your FREE eCourse with his "101 Ways" Report.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?How-Do-You-Know-If-Your-Spouse-is-Cheating-on-You?&amp;id=3716591 How Do You Know If Your Spouse is Cheating on You?<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Will Your Marriage End in Divorce?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2009/12/-will-your-marriage-end-in-divorce.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2009/12/-will-your-marriage-end-in-divorce.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:54:37 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.howtofixrelationship.com/2/post/2009/12/-will-your-marriage-end-in-divorce.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Most couples get together with the notion that they will stay together forever but this usually isn&rsquo;t the case.&nbsp; In the beginning of any relationship you will see an enhances feeling of love affection and the desire to be with the one by your side.&nbsp; But, usually when you tie the knot to get married, the veil of illusion slowly fades away and things become more clear between you and your partner.As the years go by, co [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">Most couples get together with the notion that they will stay together forever but this usually isn&rsquo;t the case.&nbsp; In the beginning of any relationship you will see an enhances feeling of love affection and the desire to be with the one by your side.&nbsp; But, usually when you tie the knot to get married, the veil of illusion slowly fades away and things become more clear between you and your partner.<br /><br />As the years go by, couples find themselves in a boring or unhappy marriage that they can&rsquo;t seem to get out of.&nbsp; This may be due to the current situation or circumstance, that may or may not involve money, children or lack of affection. Common and usual routines start to kick in and before you know if, you don&rsquo;t even know how you got together in the first place, right? Well, this is the attitude of many couples that already have had years go by in their marriage.<br /><br />We ask ourselves if it is right to stay because it is financially convenient or because of the kids.&nbsp; These are indeed very good questions to ask because the result of any divorce, can cause more pain and despair to an already conflicted situation. The unknown is what thwarts the minds of most couple that have an idea of divorce in their minds.&nbsp; What will happen to me, my future and my kids?<br /><br />Some couples even go to bed at night pondering the idea of surviving the next day.&nbsp; Do you really want to live like that?&nbsp; You must ask yourself if you are happy in your life.&nbsp; What made you marry your partner in the first place?&nbsp; There must have been some magic and memorable event that was shared between the two of you, right?&nbsp; So, what happened?<br /><br />Have you totally given up and are ready to make new and exciting choices when it comes to your new life?&nbsp; Have you thought about the kids and how they will be manipulated and controlled by your ex or whomever has custody of them?&nbsp; Yes, this happens and usually fathers are caught up in the middle of it with no power or control at all.&nbsp; This is what happens in these situations. If you are considering divorce, consider the option of compromise and making up. You can avoid a whole lot of issues if they are dealt with properly and with care.</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>
