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- How to Keep Him - Relationship vs. Partnership - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeOne of the biggest problems between men and women is their view of a relationship. Instead of looking at your connection as a relationship, try to view it as a partnership. This opens up a whole new dynamic. The average person goes into a relationship with a simple objective, to have someone ...
Views: 11658 - How to Communicate with a Man - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeEvery woman has been in a situation where her man became moody, withdrawn, and won’t tell you what is wrong. He completely closes down or goes into the ‘cave.’ How you respond to this can make the difference between whether he falls deeper in love with you or walks away without any explanation ...
Views: 11227(2 votes) - Why do Men Breakup without An Explanation? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWomen have all experienced at least one relationship that just broke up without an explanation. Sometimes the man just vanishes into thin air. Other times they just say ‘it is over’ and walk away without any apparent concern for her emotions. Women I’ve talked to have tried ...
Views: 17464(4 votes) - Dating Help: Is He Married? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeOne of the most devastating betrayals for a woman is to find out that the man she is dating is a married man. The betrayal goes deeper than a break up. There is rarely, if ever, a chance to confront the man. The relationship will break up just as it is ready to move to the next step. In fact, ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - How to Date a Nice Guy - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeI constantly work with women who are tired of cycling through ‘bad boys’ or dysfunctional relationships. They want to find someone worth spending the rest of their lives with. The problem is that they may not be able to identify the ‘nice guys.’ Even if they can, there is baggage they cannot ...
Views: 10806(3 votes) - Surviving and Thriving after Betrayal and Relationship Breakup - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeOne of the hardest things to handle in a relationship is betrayal. It doesn’t matter whether you were stood up by a date, or your marriage ended horribly. Betrayal hurts. I’ve heard so many women say ‘I can’t trust anymore.’ I don’t want to try again. The pain can be deep and self-esteem ...
Views: 7106(2 votes) - How to Survive Dating Men - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeOne of the most common questions asked by women is ‘What do Men Want.’ The most painful question is ‘Why?’ These two questions put together cause heartache and distrust in millions of women. It is easy to start seeing every man as a commitment-phobe, or someone with attachment issues, but this ...
Views: 3341(4 votes) - Dating Advice: Why Do Men Lie? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeI asked a few men why they lie. There were varied answers. The surprising thing was that none of the men I asked denied that they lied. There were some typical answers. A common one was, 'If we tell the truth you won't believe us.' Steve had the most interesting repsonse that summaried the ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - 5 Relationships Doomed From the Start - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeNo one wants to be lonely. Few people want to be single. Most of us are looking for a relationship where we can grow as a couple, have fun, and support each other. This includes emotionally unavailable people, commonly called commitment phobes. These people express a compulsive avoidance of ...
Views: 7210(5 votes) - Dating Games Men Play - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThis article is inspired by a dating forum where a lengthy conversation caught my attention. It amazed me how many people fear doing the wrong thing. The same questions continually pop up in the forums, and in coaching sessions. Can a woman ask a man out? What is the proper etiquette when ...
Views: 9873(2 votes) - Change Your Life: Ask the Right Questions - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeHave you ever wondered how some people can transition through life with ease? Have you ever heard the statement, ‘everything is so easy for them.’ Or statements that attribute success to luck? Of course you have. That is because we look at some people and wonder what their secret is, what do ...
Views: 1237 - If Life Coaching is the Answer, What is The Question? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThe question I hear most often is, ‘Why does coaching work? I don’t get it. It is too simple.’ I hear this from clients, and people who are new to coaching. It seems that nothing happens except a bit of journaling and brainstorming in many sessions. It doesn’t look like the coach invests a lot ...
Views: 1988(2 votes) - Recreate Your Belief System - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhat is a belief system? Most people do not understand what a belief system is. They understand that some are defined by religion, culture, peers, and education. Many people understand it as part of their ‘core’. Everyone and Everything has a belief system; People, Governments, Civil Groups, ...
Views: 2874(1 vote) - Sexual Freedom of the Christian Woman - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhen I bring this topic up with clients, or when I am speaking to a group, I am often met with shocked gasps, disbelief, confusion, curiosity, and even distain. Many women fear the thought of a becoming woman being passionate, open and sharing, and fully satisfying herself and her husband. There ...
Views: 4033 - Is it Time to Break Up Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeI like to talk to people for a few sessions, and let them determine why they want to break up. In many cases there are good reasons for the break up. In others, the emotional reasons are superficial leaving regret and pain on both sides after the break up. Sometimes a little ‘house cleaning’ and ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - Avoid Dangerous Dating Personalities - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhen coaching post divorce, one of the first things I do is introduce clients to the different types of people they will run into. It is vital to understand that some people have baggage. Also, some personality types just do not mesh. In the past people dated from work or social settings. There ...
Views: 2764(3 votes) - Five Good Rules for The First Post Divorce Date - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Suzanne WiebePreparing for the first date, post divorce, can be traumatic, unfortunately it doesn’t get any better after time. Even the most mature, well balanced people get their share of jitters at the thought of a first date. The key is to be prepared, to know the rules, and to prepare for a fun time. ...
Views: 2533(3 votes) - Post Divorce Dating - for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeIt is very difficult making the transition from married to single. Post Divorce trauma can take years to overcome without the help of a coach or counsellor. Many people handle the emotions and rejection by withdrawing. Others step out into dating, often for the wrong reason. They are trying to ...
Views: 1704(3 votes) - Is Love a Drug? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhat makes people fall in love? We find someone we are in love with, but two years later we wonder what we ever saw in them. No one can say this hasn’t happened to them, whether it was a high school crush or our first romance. Unrequited love is harsh. IT leaves us feeling rejected. Our feelings ...
Views: 1536(4 votes) - Advantages of Online Dating - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThe online community does offer some advantages. The most valuable lets people chat and get to know each other before meeting. This lets people ask some serious questions before any emotions or attraction sets in and clouds your judgement. It also lets you ‘block’ those people who are pursuing ...
Views: 8969(3 votes) - Disadvantages of Online Dating - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeDating online has many problems not faced when dating from your church or denomination. The most common is distance. I’ve heard many horror stories in the last year. One woman reported that she dated someone over the phone for a year. Then, when it was time to meet he disappeared and she never ...
Views: 13227(2 votes) - Dating Advice for Christians: Online Dating Tips - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeMany Christians are starting to visit online dating sites like RealChristianSingles.com and ChristianCafe.com. The controversy over whether Christians should date is a hotly debated one, and often leaves Christian singles frustrated and confused. I’ve spent a year on an online dating site ...
Views: 2784(2 votes) - The Emotionally Healthy Woman - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThere are some serious misconceptions about what an emotionally healthy woman is. "Protect your creative life, If you would avoid habre del alma, the starved soul, name the problem for what it is-and fix it. Practice your work every day. Then, let no thought , no man, no woman, no mate, no ...
Views: 3031(1 vote) - Is an Online Life Coach Right for Me? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThe world has moved online, so have many forms of service. Life coaching is probably one discipline which made the most successful transition. Not only has life coaching made a smooth transition to the internet, but the level of service offered exceeds that of telephone and face to face coaching ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Why Does Online Life Coaching Work? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeMany coaches use the telephone for life coaching. Others have set up their websites for online coaching. This is a drastic change from counselling days when the coach and client meet face to face. This seems like distancing to some clients. They do not understand how coaching can work if they ...
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