Friday, November 6, 2009

Keys to Endless Love By Adam Snyder Adam Snyder Level: Basic I am a relationship expert with over 20 years of experience in helping people get thr

Love, is more than just a word that you tell your significant other. It is a word, an emotion, a feeling and a way of life. Love is how many people measure success. And success in their eyes is endless love. Is endless love what you are wanting for your relationship?

Endless love can be achieved reasonably easy if both partners want it enough, and will fight to keep their love strong. Are you wanting to know the keys to endless love? Well I have the secrets that if followed will ensure that you will have a lifetime of love with your relationships.

1. Deal with problems early on
If you deal with any problem early on you will make sure that all problems are dealt with and in a reasonable amount of time. Time is of the essence when it comes to your relationship.

2. Stay connected
In any relationship you need to stay connected to your significant other. Most people just want to know that they are the most important person in the world when they are with you. In order to stay connected you need to spend time with your significant other and talk about your lives apart as well as together.

3. Date
One of the number one reason people get divorced of start to hate each other is because they don't have that spark that they first had when they were dating. If you can keep dating your significant other then you will rekindle the flame that you once had.

Keeping a Love Journal By Mary Knebel

One of my favorite techniques for creating my ideal life and making things happen is keeping a positive evidence journal. This is a journal in which you record evidence that whatever it is you are desiring is on its way to you. Not only does this help you keep your thoughts and feelings positive and in a good vibration, but it also speeds up your manifestation because it keeps you focused on what you are trying to create!

I have so much fun keeping evidence journals that awhile back I decided to create an evidence journal with a twist... I started keeping a love journal! Instead of listing all the evidence that a particular goal or thing is on its way to me, I list all the ways I am loved. And let me tell you, I have more love in my life than I ever realized!

To keep a love journal, all you need is a journal, a pen, and the willingness to open yourself up to more love then you ever imagined was possible! Every day at the end of the day, preferably right before going to bed, take out your journal and list 5-10 things that demonstrate how loved you really are. Not only will this show you how much love is already present in your life, but thanks to the law of attraction it will also allow you to start attracting even more love into your life! (Remember, whatever you focus on expands...)

Although you can certainly list ways that you feel loved by your significant other, you also want to focus on other ways you feel loved in general. Have fun with this and really let your imagination run wild with all the various ways you are loved. You can list ways you feel loved by individual people, your pets, random strangers, the Universe, God or your Higher Power, life as a whole, etc.

Some examples might be:

• That person at the bank let me go in front of them today.

• My significant other brought flowers home unexpectedly.

• My dog gave me sloppy kisses at the end of the day.

• I got a raise and promotion at work!

To really amp up your self-love, be sure to list ways you love yourself as well, like:

• I allowed myself to indulge in a warm bubble bath after work.

• I didn't beat myself up for missing my workout this morning.

• I did the mirror exercise every day this week.

Again, really allow yourself to get creative with all the different ways you are loved. Also, feel free to decorate the cover of your journal if it helps you get in the spirit!

Keep doing this exercise regularly and I think you will be astonished by how loved you really are, no matter what is currently going on in your life!

Stop Divorce - Find Out How to Save Your Relationship Before it is Too Late By W. Scott W. Scott Level: Platinum Will Scott found his calling hel

Has your spouse already filed for divorce? The good news is that you can stop divorce in practically any stage of the proceedings, although the earlier, the better. While pausing the proceedings can buy you time, our goal here is to convince your partner to give up the idea completely so you can save your relationship.

In order to prevent the divorce you do not want, you will have to convince your dissatisfied husband or wife that the marriage is worth another try. Have you been pleading that for some time now? If so, you want to stop. Nagging is not the answer nor what I recommend.

To stop divorce in its tracks the person filing has to feel that perhaps they have made a mistake or been too hasty. Pleading does not do that, it just irritates them and convinces them that you are a loser who they need to leave behind quickly.

Instead, you want to do your best to act in an adult, mature manner with the goal of being pleasant around everyone you are near, not just your spouse. Focus on the bright side of things and try to put a smile on your face every day. People prefer being around happy people and you want your spouse to prefer to be around you.

Have you tried marital counseling in the past? Did you really give it your best shot? Many times people file for divorce simply because they do not feel appreciated and respected by their spouse.

One shows respect and appreciation in part by what they say, but more so by what they do. Always make sure you keep your part of the house clean and tidy - especially the bathroom, and make sure you do your chores. Then, seek out ways of helping your spouse or partner with their chores.

Never bring attention to the extras you might do, let them notice. How about the refrigerator, is it stocked with your favorites or theirs? Is all of their stuff shoved to the back? Little things mean a lot.

These things may or may not be brought up in counseling; sometimes they are not considered important but you can bet they are.

When you know your spouse has made an extra effort to look good, do you mention it and honestly compliment him or her? It does not matter if they did it for you or not. How often do you thank them for cooking a nice meal or taking out the garbage or washing the car?

Start with the small things and move on to the larger. Think back about how you were initially attracted to each other then ask yourself what you used to do (or not do) and how that compares with your current day behavior or appearance.

When you were dating you probably made an effort to look your best for your love interest; do you now? Start doing these things again and if you are trying to stop a divorce in progress you had better get busy right away.

These legal proceedings usually take some time, or can at least be "encouraged" to take some time. That time gives you an opportunity to get the "new improved you" noticed. You may want to make a note card of changes to make and carry it with you for reminders through out the day.

Remember, your spouse has a circle of friends, coworkers and family who will not be fooled. Your behavior must be better in front of them, too, not just the spouse you want to keep. Saving a marriage requires more than just some "fronting" to an unhappy spouse.

Consequences to Consider Before You Divorce By Doug Welpton Doug Welpton Level: Basic PLUS People come to me for help with stress and money probl

Bob is almost 50 years old and has been married a little over 20 years. He has four children between 20 and 12 years old. I have written before about Bob's situation with his wife in an ezine article: "To Stay or Not to Stay" and in my blog article "To Stay or to Leave." These two articles make different points for Bob to consider in making his decision whether to stay

Bob's wife abused him and their relationship by committing financial infidelity. She pawned her wedding and engagement rings, skimmed and hid money in secret accounts, forged his name and took title to their car in her name as collateral for a loan, hid and discarded their bank statements, covered up collection calls and court proceedings about her debts, and even wrote checks on their 18 year old son's bank account. Her deceptions with their money got their car repossessed and their home into pre-foreclosure proceedings. She falsely accused Bob of being the one who kited checks between their bank accounts that got him expelled by the bank. Renewal of his license at work was even put at risk.

Bob moved out previously for more than a year, lived with his mother, and filed for divorce only to learn he would be left with 1/3 of his income, which was not enough to rent a place in their neighborhood.

He returned to live with his wife, who continued to be untrustworthy and act abusively. Bob has moved again to his mother's house. His friends urge him to divorce his wife, but he cannot bring himself to do so. One of the reasons Bob stays married is that he grew up with divorced parents and does not want to put his children through the pain he experienced.

Given the abuse he has endured it is a common reaction to tell Bob he should leave and get a divorce. However, I don't think his decision is that easy. A divorce would separate his finances from his wife's, but it would not protect his children. Not being present in the home would provide his children less protection financially, although it is clear when he was present he could not fully protect his 18 year old son.

Having experienced a divorce myself more than 25 years ago, I know first hand some of the consequences Bob will experience if he chooses to divorce. Some of these he knew as a child, which is a different perspective from knowing them as a parent.

The holidays will not be the same. His children will feel pulled between his home and their mother's home. Just as the children feel pulled and often find it hard to enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, and New Year's, the parents also feel the loss of not having their children present for important occasions every year. This pull and tug over the holidays is widely recognized in divorced families.

What is less obvious but a significant loss is the absence of time just hanging out together between Bob and his children. As a divorced father his time with his children will be scheduled through visitations. Informal time together is not plentiful. Lost is the time of being in the same home and spending time just hanging out informally to talk, play a game, or watch a program. To make the division of time work in a divorce, everything becomes more planned by the calendar.

Competition often develops between ex-spouses over the children regarding the time each parent gets with them, the experiences each parent has with them, who is seen as the better parent, who gives the children better presents, whose family the children gravitate toward, i.e., their loyalties. Parents can subconsciously fall into competition as to which of them more effectively "captures" the children.

From the competition between ex-spouses, and the hurt and rejection of divorce, it is tempting for most parents to say critical things of their ex-partner to their children. These critical comments may just pop out of your mouth in a moment of anger or frustration with your ex-spouse. Critical comments like these are a no-no. Being critical or judgmental of your ex-partner to your child wounds your child. Your child is identified with both mom and dad. Any remark that is critical of a parent is experienced as a wound to the part of that child that is modeled after his/her mother or father. A goal in maturing after a divorce is to learn to keep criticisms like these to yourself.

Bob will most likely find he is still impacted by his wife's behavior with money because his children have been taught by their mother and her attitudes (just as they have by him and his attitudes) how to deal with money.

Bob's getting a divorce will pass on to his children the legacy of divorce. Our society reflects this legacy in the lack of trust for marriages to last, and in the reluctance of young adults to make marital commitments for fear they will not endure.

Bob's relationship with his in-laws will change. For him it may feel like a relief not to have to deal with his in-laws just like not having to live with his wife. There are, however, for most people some positive qualities and experiences they have shared with their in-laws which will be missed and lost. It is unusual to feel that your spouse's parents and siblings added nothing to your life and your relationships.

A less obvious loss that comes with divorce, and generally gains more recognition as divorced people age, is the loss of someone with whom who share your history. As a consequence of divorce you lose the ongoing relationship with the partner who shared many of the important experiences in your life like the births of your children, memories you share from raising your children, or trips and vacations you took together, for example.

Bob needs to take the time he needs to make his very important decision whether to divorce. He will be better prepared to make this decision by considering all of these consequences instead of just happening into them. Frequently, when feeling the intense pain that impels many couples to divorce, we do not take time to consider what will come to us in the future from deciding to divorce.

Bob knows the other side from twenty years of experience: what will come to him in the future from remaining in his marriage, which is very likely to continue on as he currently experiences it.

Divorce Advice For Men - 3 Divorce Tips to Keep Your Sanity and Money By Gary S. Blanchard

Divorce is a tough situation no matter how you look at it, especially for men. Here's some advice for men who have decided one way or another to divorce their wives. These 3 simple tips will help you mentally, emotionally, and financially.

1. Keep Your Emotions In Check- Of course divorce is an extremely emotional time, but the more men vent their emotions at their ex, the more of a chance the divorce proceedings will get ugly, and fast. It is just a better idea, no matter who is right or wrong, to keep things as amiable as possible. Just remember, more arguing means more money to lawyers fighting for your point of view.

2. Separate Yourself Financially From Your Marraige ASAP- If you and your wife are going to divorce, your finances need to split immediately. That means talking to credit card companies and telling them the story, talking to your bank and telling them that you don't want unauthorized withdrawels, etc... Your divorce and relationship with your ex may be amiable at the moment, but it can turn ugly quickly. Emotions can cause people to do drastic things, and that means your money may be at risk.

3. Learn All You Can Before The Proceedings- Obviously you are doing this right now, and that is a good move. Lawyers get expensive very quickly, especially if you have to rely on him or her for every single question you have about the process. They don't mind looking into things, answering questions, taking care of things for you...they charge by the hour!

Quick Divorce By Dan Boyd

A Quick Divorce? Who are you kidding? A divorce is a law suit, plain and simple. It involves lawyers and laws because it is NOT a simple matter. It is an issue that you will be dealing with for the rest of your life.

Marriage is a legally binding contract between two responsible people. Divorce is the legal process whereby this contract is broken (or broken up). Marriage was intended to be for a lifetime. Therefore someone is going to pay to have it terminated.

The issue is, "Who is going to pay?" and "How much are they going to have to pay?" Maybe you think I am talking about money here. Maybe. But just barely. You see, you pay for a "quick divorce" up front, and the lawyers get their money. But then the real payments begin, and they last for a lifetime. It is not quick. There is nothing quick about it.

There are the necessary phone calls back and forth with your ex. There is the custody of the children that must be worked out in a sociable manner. Civilly. There are the child care payments. There is the "new" husband and/or "new" wife to deal with. His and hers. Then there are the in-laws from all the parties involved.

Holidays and family gatherings become quite troublesome and stressful. The occasional meeting up with your ex in a parking lot or in a store becomes a nightmare. Socially and psychologically, there is nothing quick about divorce. It will take you the rest of your life to get over it. And the same is true or your children and the rest of your family.

I understand the desire to be "out of this relationship" as quickly as possible. But trust me, it won't be quick. No matter what your lawyer tells you. Fixing your marriage and learning how to help your spouse love you is Cheaper Than Divorce.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Stop Your Divorce By Chris Steiner

It is very tough to be in a situation where you are facing an unwanted divorce. You may feel like you don't know how you got here, and you certainly don't know how to stop your divorce and save your marriage. While there are a lot of things you should do during this time, there are also many things you should not. Here are a few of the common mistakes people make in this situation.

One thing people do which is a mistake is begging and pleading with their spouse not to leave. This may seem like the right thing to do at the time, especially because you may not know what else to do. However, this is probably one of the worst things you can do at this time.

Desperation is not an attractive trait. When you beg your spouse not to leave, what you are telling him or her is that you are desperate. And while this may keep them from walking out at that particular moment, it will have the opposite effect in the long run. To save your marriage, avoid begging.

Another mistake people make is that they expect their spouse to change. While you are both going to have to make some changes to save your marriage, trying to turn things around and tell your spouse to change is not going to stop your divorce, it is more likely to speed up the process.

On the other hand, you will have to be willing to change. Being unwilling to make changes based on feedback from your spouse is another mistake many people make. And you will probably have to show your spouse that you've changed, since you've probably told them you were going to change before.

And when it comes to feedback from your spouse, another common mistake is to not handle this very well. Your spouse may get emotional and lose his or her cool while telling you, which in turn causes you to lose yours. Diffuse the situation by accepting the criticism, and really work on the changes suggested, and you will be well on your way to saving your marriage.

One last mistake many people make is to not get counseling. You may not be able to convince your spouse to join you for couples counseling. If you can, you should definitely both go. However, if you can't, you should still find a counselor to talk to, who can help you get through this rough time.

Just doing the right things sometimes isn't enough. You need to be aware of, and avoid, the common mistakes that people make when they are trying to stop a divorce. Often just making one of these can undo all of your hard work to save your marriage.