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Many people are very intimidated to seek out the help of a therapist. One of the reasons for this intimidation is that they don't know what to expect. That is why I have created this article; to let you know some common marriage counseling questions that you will be asked. As humans, we have a tendency to not question the things that should be questioned. For example, you might not really have taken the time to get to the bottom of what the problem is in your marriage. Most of us think that we have, but we really haven't. We only see the outward manifestation of the bigger problem. For example, chances are you aren't going ballistic every time your husband leaves the toilet seat up just because that is such a big issue. More than likely your reaction is more basic, more primal. Every time he leaves the toilet seat up you view it as a lack of consideration for you and your feelings. This perceived lack of consideration that you sense from your husband is the real issue, no...

If you have recently gotten out of relationship that ended badly you may want to think about casual dating for the time being. Relationships can start out exciting and full of fun but as the months and years roll on it can get harder and harder to maintain the good stuff because all the little things creep in and start to bug the crap out of you. When a relationship ends there has to be some grieving time before you make a plan and start over. You should wait for at least 6 months to a year before venturing back into the dating pool. There are millions of fish in the sea and your "perfect catch" is out there waiting for you. Use the time you spend by yourself to figure some things out like, what is your part in the break ups you have had? If you can figure this out and find a way to fix you then the next relationship you have will be better for all concerned. Maybe you have been attracted to men who are dominant and after a while this wears on you and you end up resenting ...

If your husband was one of the many who lost their jobs in this seriously down-sized economy and seems just to be drifting with no prospects on the horizon and no motivation to go along with it there are things you can do besides getting angry with him. A man who has lost his job may sometimes think that his manhood is connected with having a job. He has been raised to believe that having a job is paramount to taking care of his family and providing the things that they need on a daily basis. Without a job he feels useless and could be suffering from a little depression. Even though it is not your fault he lost his job he may start to take how he feels out on you. You can help your husband regain his motivation by being supportive and encouraging him to continue to look for work even if he has to take a lesser job at this point. Tell the man you love not to be discouraged and that something will come along sooner or later. Be patient with him when he gets down in the dumps and...

There are a lot of unwritten rules about what's socially acceptable and what isn't. One of those rules dictates how close in age a dating couple should be, and gender also has a part in that rule. Most people don't bat an eyelid if an older man dates someone much younger, but why are older women dating younger men seems to put those same people in a state of shock. Why it's okay for one arrangement and not the other is the source of much debate. Perhaps it has something to do with the perception of power; maybe a younger woman is looking for the security that an older man can provide (after all, men do take longer to mature); or maybe it's because that's just the way it's always been. The reason for bringing this up is that older women dating younger men will often run into funny looks and hushed comments when they are out on a date. That shouldn't stop you from dating someone that you care about, but it is good to be aware that such a reaction can an...

Statistics show that the population is getting older and older. However, people aren't aging the way they used to. It wasn't all that long ago that people would retire and make their way to the old folk's home; in other words, they acted old. Today's seniors are healthier and more active than ever, and that includes their romantic lives as well. The question of how can a senior meet a new love is more common than ever. If you are interested in this topic, then chances are that you have had some life changes that caused you to lose a partner. It can be difficult to date when the memory of them is so strong. Therefore, one of the first steps to meeting a new love is to give yourself permission to do so and to let go of any guilt you are feeling about it. You can move on with your life without forgetting about your previous partner. It often seems as though the single's scene is the realm of the young. Sure, you can always go out to the dance clubs late at night and...

A lot of people rush into marriage at a young age when they feel they are madly in love. The problem with this is that as they age and mature, their personality may change and they might end up not being as in love as they thought. Or worse, the person they fell in love with may not turn out to be the person they expected. The fact that so many people rush into marriage is also why so many people rush into divorce. It is said that the divorce rate in America is upwards of 50-60%. Such a high divorce rate is simply because people do not take their marriage seriously from the start. Divorce is not always the option, as a lot of marriages can be saved if both parties are willing to put in the effort. But how do you determine whether or not your marriage in trouble? There are five signs that your marriage may not be as good as it should be. 1. Detached. If either you or your spouse seem emotionally detached from the relationship. If they simply do not seem to care about what goes on in ...

Any relationship can take a lot of work to make it successful. Relationships are not something you can just let sit idle and expect them to work right. If you do not put in the time and effort, it will fall through. This can be made even more difficult when dealing with a long distance marriage. Long distance marriages can require even more work than normal relationships as you and your spouse are separate from one another. These types of relationships can put a lot of strain on your marriage which can make them difficult to deal with. This is why it is important to find ways to make them work, from simple communication to playing marriage games to keep yourselves happy. However even with that you may be left wondering what exactly you can do to make it work. You still love each other despite the distance, so you do not want to let that come between you. To this end there are few tips you can follow that can help you overcome this distance hurdle. 1. Establish a clear line of commu...