Relationships: Relationship Building & Management

8 Keys to Improving Self-esteem for Teenage Girls

Experts on facial expressions are not fooled by the big smiles of teen-age girls. It is evident when a girl is truly happy inside, because she has a "Duchienne smile." With this smile the involuntary muscles around the eyes are wrinkled. And those muscles do not lie.

On the other hand, fake, superficial smiles reveal a smiling mouth only, there is no twinkle and not a wrinkle. Looking at many of the photos in today's magazines where the models often reveal fake smiles with sad eyes. BUT, this is not what teen girls notice.

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Dr. Linda Miles, our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert

Sex Addiction: How to Overcome Sex Addiction

Sexual addiction is described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Like all other addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses. Over time, the addict has to intensify the addictive behavior to achieve the same results.

For some sex addicts, behavior does not progress beyond compulsive masturbation or the widespread use of pornography or phone or computer sex services.

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Stephany Alexander, our official Dating Expert

Neuropathy Symptoms, Alcoholic Neuropathy: Signs and Symptoms

Recently a reader left a question on my site about the symptoms of neuropathy. Her question was, "What is alcoholic neuropathy? I have heard the term and am interested in understanding it."

She went on to add the comment, "It is just amazing when you read the comments from other people, and it is like they are just describing the events of your own life."

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Dr. Neill Neill, our official Overcoming Alcoholism Expert

Simple Secret to Increasing Your Child’s Reading Level

One of the main questions parents ask me about homeschooling is how to increase their child’s reading comprehension.  I attended a seminar by a reading specialist, and her comments kind of surprised me.  The good thing is that the process is much simpler than you might think!

How can I help my child reach “the next level” in reading?

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Lisa Preston, our official Homeschooling Expert

Abusive Relationship Healing - 7 Secrets for Greater Well-being after an Abusive Relationship

Adversity is part of life. It comes in all shapes and sizes. It's not what happens to you, it's what you do about it that matters most.

Battered women also come in all shapes and sizes. And I'm convinced that what they choose to do with their circumstances, after the fact, is far more important to the bigger picture of their lives than anything else.

Here are some things that will increase your well-being after an abusive relationship.

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Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D., our official Abusive Relationships Expert

Eight Keys to Heat-up a Cool Relationship

1. Celebrate Valentines Day Every Day: Love is a practice. Say I love you in the morning and at night....more is better. Share with one another the things that give you the greatest pleasure and help one another's dream come true. For example if you partner loves music, bring home CDs or tickets to concerts often. If your partner loves football, watch with them on a regular basis. Remember these are GIFTS, done without resentment. You are dream-makers. A good relationship is like good sex---both partners give and receive what they want.

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Dr. Linda Miles, Our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert

The Business You're REALLY In

Nancy Gerber, Our official Marketing 101 Expert says:

When someone asks what you do, how do you answer? When you think about your work, how do you describe it?

Whatever business you think you're in -- coaching, speaking, carpet cleaning, cutting hair, landscaping -- that is NOT your business.

The business you are REALLY in is MARKETING your business and services. 

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Is Stonewalling Causing Problems in Your Marriage?

Dr. Neill Neill, Our official Overcoming Alcoholism Expert says:

The dictionary defines "stonewall" as "to refuse to comply or cooperate." Does your marriage relationship involve stonewalling? Stonewalling can cause significant marriage problems. It is one of the big four deal breakers or marriage-enders.

Liz and Barry went on a one-week trip to Las Vegas. Their much-needed vacation had been in the works for some time. Both got caught up in the carnival atmosphere for a few days, but then Barry went quiet.

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