Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dawne and I have been unable to enjoy our accustomed level of intimacy for the last several weeks. This kind of thing is normal in any relationship, but if mishandled, can put a considerable strain on a couple. Fortunately, we have developed some effective strategies for handling these periods in our lives, without going for each others throats.

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There is a saying: Energy flows where attention goes and attention goes where energy flows. That means wherever you place your focus, you give energy to the situation. It also means that when you concentrate on changing a situation and keep your focus there, others will follow after a while.This applies to all areas of our lives, whether personal, professional or social: It’s the magic formula for achieving dreams. And we apply this formula just by existing - as long as you think and feel, you do this.

But… When you apply this to something negative, it will work just as effectively as when applied to something positive. In fact, just as it can help you to achieve your dreams, it can tear your life down.

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Relationship Math

In a relationship 1 + 1 = 3: You make 1, your partner makes 2 and what you create together makes 3. This is for better or worse - it’s up to both of you, your choice, what you create. I tell you this in the hope that you’ll understand that both of you are far greater than the sum of your parts: You are NEVER locked in to what you believe, how you are right now, or what others believe of you. You can CREATE yourself and if you can do that, you can create anything.

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Marc and I have been through some pretty rough periods in our marriage. These always happened when we stepped/fell out of our moment. As I talked about in Magical Moments, Marc and I share a moment of eternity that we manage to stay in almost all the time. However, I also mentioned that we learned how to do this through trial and error. In the course of learning how to do this, we learned a great deal about how to make things work even outside our moment.

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The sensual massage is one of the most powerful techniques you can use to enhance and strengthen you relationship. Through sensual massage you can use your hands to reach your lover’s heart, building trust and intimacy along the way.

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Effective communication is a foundational skill for any relationship’s long term health and growth. But what do you do when you and your partner aren’t speaking the same love language?

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Taking romantic pictures is easier than you may think, and can do wonders for you lover’s self esteem. Read this article to get some tips on how to take romantic pictures of the one you love.

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How to tell if you’re in love is actually really simple. The problem is that things start getting so weird and your emotions so intense, that figuring out what’s going on can be rather difficult. If it happens fast, the powerful emotions that we feel can send us heading for the hills with [...]

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When the children were small, Dawne and I were employed by an agency dedicated to the care of battered and abused women. Our official job description was that of on-site caretakers, and while Dawne filled that position almost completely by herself, my job was actually somewhat different. I was hired to protect these women, and [...]

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During the 15th through 17th centuries, a popular custom in England and France was to give a posie ring. A posie ring is a ring with a small inscription engraved upon its surface, usually given as a token of love or affection. It was not until later that custom moved the inscription to the [...]

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