Want to be a great listener? How do you know if you are a great listener? Read on for some compelling advice so that your second name doesn’t become “repellent.”

Here’s the scenario:
You’re out on a casual date
You’re trying to express something. The person you’re talking to wasn’t engaged in reading the newspaper before you started talking but sure enough though, the person picks up the newspaper and starts “briefing” through it while you’re talking.

Now, put up your hand if you think that the person briefing over the paper is a great listener or a satisfactory listener.

I hope none of you did.

Here’s their excuse:
“What’s wrong with me doing two things at once? I can still read and listen to you at the same time.”

What this person is telling you is either:

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Here’s your scenario - It’s going to be a rainy day and you two are bored of the TV. Well, get ready to turn your day or night into a steamy sexual rendezvous. Enjoy these sexy adult games and just have some fun and play, play, play.

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Have massage lotion sitting in some hot water (not many like cold massage oil/cream), timer, two large towels and some soft music and candles:

Whatever you two enjoy, may it be movies, books, crafts, history etc., you each write out 10 questions for the other on their chosen topic. You may have to do a bit of research, but at the same time, you’re learning about what interests them.

Put on the music, light some candles and let the fun begin. Have the person who’s answering lay on one towel and place the other large towel (or blanket is fine) on top of them.

Ask one question at a time. For every correct answer, they get…

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Does your partner stare or oogle at others? I’m not talking about those that are being sneaky with pornography, that’s for another day.

Here’s the scenario:
You two have gone out on a dinner date. You look and feel awesome.
Later in the evening a very attractive person sits at the table beside you.
Your partner can’t help but stare at those long tanned legs and busting out breasts or a very sharply dressed to kill, charismatic man.

So how long is too long?
From what I’ve researched, after 3 seconds, it’s considered a stare.
It comes from asking others “How long does it take before you start to feel uncomfortable when someone is looking at you?”

So, what are your thoughts, what are your feelings and what can you do about it if your partner stares for 3 seconds or less?

You may start asking or commenting to yourself questions like:
1) hey, I’m over herrrrrrrre
2) do you mind, you are with me right now
3) what does she have that I don’t
4) he looks awesome and I don’t have his wallet size
5) man, can we leave
6) stop it

So, when you take inventory of what you’re thinking, it will tell you what you need to do to empower yourself.

Are you insecure? Are you obsessed and focused too much on the other person instead of actually being in love with that person? Is it a matter of trust?

Here’s what you can do:

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The scenario : You’re asking yourself “Who did I marry?”

You were dating, fell in love got married and now as time moves on things start to really bug you.

You start rolling your eyes. I’d come into my office in the middle of a segment on our local radio station about there being direct correlation to whether or not a couple will survive if one or both partners roll their eyes often.

If you do it often, take heed to this.
Things are starting to get on your nerves and there are underlying issues that need to be settled.

Quite frequently my husband has this brainy idea that I can read his mind at times. He’ll start telling me something when he’s half way through his thinking process, leaving out details that can really drive someone crazy - so what do I do? Roll my eyes.

Or maybe for you, your spouse spits out the window and of course that never happened when you were dating. What do you do - roll your eyes……….

Of course you might want to bring the issues into the lines of communication because if not, things will either of course not improve and just keep on the same old ways, same old aggravations or you two will start drifting farther apart.

It’s a natural tendency to want

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Counseling tips for couples can sometimes be expensive and very often an “inconvenience.” Couples that require counseling are usually those who are the busiest which can further the “inconveniences.” With these few counselling tips you can be more successful in your love life as well as in your careers.

You are probably seeking counseling tips for couples online because you’re bored, thinking of parting ways, bicker and or feel distant both emotionally and sexually just to name a few reasons.

Before you call it quits, and if you truly love that person, try the 5 Hour Love Lab by Dr. John Gottman. He has thirty years under his belt working with couples trying to restore their love life.

For some, it’s just a start, for others it will prove to fill the missing gaps and get you two back on track to rekindle those warm fuzzy feelings all over again and break down the walls of the communication breakdown syndrome.

Here’s the lowdown of those five crucial hours in jot sized bites:

1) Saying Goodbye: Do this each

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Are you starting to feel like your relationship needs a jolt of romantic ideas for couples? Are the huge sparks becoming more like dying embers? As a couple, you and your partner need to constantly find ways to make the most out of your time together. Time, work, stress and many other factors can take a toll on your romance so you have to be vigilant about things. Here are top five romantic ideas for couples - backwards.

Make the House a Home

5. Explore new places” in your house. Try to spice up your bedroom by adding nice furniture, new bedsheets, curtains or even as simple as a soft pillow. Light up candles in the bedroom or place rose petals in the bathtub. Accessories in the house will help create a more romantic environment for the two of you. Romantic ideas for couples doesn’t mean you must spend time outside of your home’s property to make it awesome.

Ask your partner what he or she wants to have in the house. You may also try having a backyard picnic or pitch a tent outside for a romantic evening. Make love in new areas in the house. Make a fire and prepare some chocolate-dipped strawberries. Even try fixing the basement or the attic for a romantic venue then spend some quality time together.

4. Do chores together. Women get really excited and flattered

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Let’s face it guys the marriage proposal will always be remembered. You get one shot at it. So how do you know what you’re going to say? How do you know how to propose? How are you going to remember what to say in your proposal?

This video will show you the perfect elements of a marriage proposal. Proposing at it’s finest. He’s covered all his basis. From the element of literally being breath-taking and spelling it out. To the element of surprise and of course the tongue tying: what to say when proposing.

When proposing, here are the 7 basis covered on what you need to do and say:

1) Past - Bring up some of your bonding history together. Remind her of some fun and loving times together.

2) Present - Tell her of a few

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Sweet love poems can capture your heart and make you dream, recall and relive. If you long for your love that’s far away or you just want to escape with some Java for a wee while, you’ll find some real sweet love poems here.

1. Sweet Dream by Elizabeth

The memories of your love will not only give you hope, but will spark the flame of loving someone dear. This sweet love poem is a vision of a dream of your love. A dream so real and pure that one only thinks of it as reality; it is true that we dwell on our dream of love, yet we have to realize that the only way to feel love is to have love in real.

2. Sweet Dream by Eddie Garcia

Even if it’s just a dream, Eddie Garcia embraced the love that he felt from it, dreaming that someday his dreams will become reality. Even if we are never aware of it, our heart always longs and hopes for the right one to come and make it whole. Amidst the chaos that is our life, our hearts will still be there to look for the one to make it real.

3. Sweet Emotion by Stephanie Stickel

We always feel emptiness when our loved ones are far from reach, yet our heart brings them closer than we may think. This sweet poem is all about the emotions that one feels when we are parted with your love. Yet amidst the emptiness that we all feel, we all know that love still finds a way home.

4. First Love by John Clare

Can you ever remember the first time you felt the love grip…

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These romance tips are a basic guide that can help rid the relationship of drooping shoulders and a waning sex drive.

Our treadmill of tiring schedules, whether work or studies, has been a prime factor why most relationships lack the romance to keep it alive. Keep in mind though that romance is crucial to the development of your relationship.

Not only will these romance tips help to keep the fire burning within your hearts, they will also fend off some of those sad questions that can creep into relationships. “Do you still find me attractive?” is a common one. Usually these types of questions are a hint that tells you the relationship is lacking special moments (romantic moments) between the two of you.

Taking time for a proper romance with your partner must be entwined within your relationship on an ongoing basis. Here are some romance tips and tricks to keep the love and desire burning.

1. Get away from the young ones

Family and children are practically a nuisance when you plan to get intimate with your partner. Take some time away from them for an afternoon, or evening, out with your mate. Watch a movie in a theatre or enjoy a dinner date in a restaurant. Protect the romance time for the relationship.

2. Plan out your seduction

Being spontaneous with your romance is good, but a planned one is…

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This jot on love and romance isn’t about Telly Savalas and his lollipop, it’s about you two. Be a detective for your waning relationship and get back all the sugar and spice you once felt.

Some people are confused with love and romance. The most common misconception people have regarding this issue is that love and romance are the same. The funny thing is, love and romance are quite similar yet because of their similarity, they end up being different. This may be a bit confusing and overwhelming at first but you’ll eventually understand it before this article ends.

Try to revel in this analogy. Romance can survive without

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