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I get the opportunity to review a lot of products that come across my desk, so its easy to lose interest in a lot of what I see. That was, until recently when I met Amy Waterman. Amy, online author of Save My Marriage Today Asked me to have a look over her course and tell her what I thought. At first I was skeptical, but I thought, hey, I have friends who are in bad marriages, and this information might be good for one of them, so I decided to read it closely and see what insights it could offer me about reconnecting and improving relationships.

You can check it out at  SaveMyMarraige.com

By the time I had finished, I was hooked! I realized for the first time, that this book would be absolutely essential for couples who are serious about solving their marital difficulties, and I don’t just mean young couples either. This book applies to couples young and old. No matter what your marriage situation, if you are male or female, or how many years you have been married, there are tips and tools that can assist every couple with developing sound communication and conflict resolution techniques.

Everybody knows someone who is in a difficult or failing marriage, or it may even be you…..

Nobody said marriage was ever going to be easy, and if they did, they were lying. It’s perfectly normal in a marriage to have disagreements and times when things involve a little more effort than they used to. In an ideal world we would sit and talk about these changes and differences in a calm and rational manner, and establish an outcome and move on. Unfortunately things don’t always work like that. Its all too easy to get caught up in the moment and let things deteriorate to the point where you are both wondering why you are still in it.

Amy has developed a course that encourages couples to break the ice and develop ways to interact and strengthen their failing relationship. She deals with topics such as:

Tips on how to rescue your marriage

How to reintroduce passion

How to repair your marriage after an affair

Self assessment

Gestures that are more important than words

And much, much more….

My first impression of the course was how well laid out it is, in neat, graphically designed ebooks. This is someone who takes their craft seriously and I am immediately confident that I have purchased a professional course that takes both me and my marriage seriously.

I was also pretty impressed with the content, not only with the theory but the accompanying exercises at the end of many chapters that helped cement the concepts and apply it to real life marriages.

The other thing that impressed me is the sheer volume of information, both in the two main Save My Marriage Today ebooks, but also the accompanying bonus ebooks as well. In total it is one of the most comprehensive marriage saving courses I have seen assembled!

Over 2 million couples divorce every year, and many of those could have been avoided if those couples communicated and applied the techniques that Amy shows us in her life-changing course. She can’t work miracles and save every marriage, but if you are serious about resurrecting the love you once had for your partner and saving your marriage, you should maximize your chances and read and apply the relationship advice that Amy has to offer.

Amy is able to identify where you have been going wrong, and shows you how to avoid those crucial mistakes that actually jeopardize your chances of saving your failing marriage.

In addition to this she has included a free email consultation so that customers can discuss any specific problems or further clarification that the course doesn’t already cover.

I really do believe Amy is onto a good thing here, and she really can help you save your marriage!

The techniques she reveals are thought provoking and have been proven over and over to help save marriages. I was very impressed when I finished reading this material and have recommended it to everyone I know.

But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself! Take a look at:  SaveMyMarraige.com

I promise you won’t be disappointed, and best of all, it could turn your life around. For a fraction of the cost of a counselor, you can save your marriage!

A woman can’t be a sex addict, right?  Wrong.  

Women are sex addicted.  In fact approximately 20% of those seeking help for sex addiction are females.  Perhaps more women would seek treatment if they understood sex addiction and that there is treatment available for the problem.

Sometimes we think of a sex addict as a man sitting in front of a computer addicted to pornography or a male out seeking prostitutes and lying to his partner.  We might think of a sex addict as a popular figure in the entertainment industry or a sports figure having compulsive rounds of infidelity and lying about it.   Usually these people are men.

But sex addiction in women can show up in those ways as well.  Or it can manifest in compulsive behaviors that are disturbing to the woman’s life, and hard to stop.  Addiction is best defined by a behavior that one tries to stop and can’t, and that is continued despite negative consequences.   

Sex addiction in women can show up in multiple relationships, affairs, compulsive masturbation, excessive flirting, stripping, dancing inappropriately in clubs, being an exhibitionist in public in the way she moves or dresses or flirts or coming on to authority figures or people at work or school.  Some female sex addicts will have plastic surgery to appear more sexual, will engage in flashing, compulsive visits to sex clubs and S&m clubs, going into  high-risk places and engaging in quick sexual acts with strangers, prostitution,  one night stands, cyber sex, or exchanging sex for drugs or other favors.

Many women who are true sex addicts and suffer from these behaviors were sexually abused as children; some say as high as 78% of all female sex addicts.  This trauma can lead to a compulsive repetition of the trauma from their childhood in an effort to repair the damage or to reenact the trauma to try to have control over the outcome – this time.

Female sex addicts may try to cut themselves off completely from sexuality and become “sexually anorexic” which means to experience no sexual feeling or desire.  They convince themselves that this will keep them out of trouble and for many it may work, for a time.  But most sex addicts will revert back to addictive patterns eventually, unless they get help.

Getting help for sexual compulsions that are out of control is the number one priority.  Risks are great that sex addicts will acquire sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, physical violence, loss of marriages, relationships, jobs and important family members.   The damage to self esteem is a huge risk unless they identify that they are powerless over those behaviors and no longer blame their partner, or their job, or their past for their addiction, and get the help they need.

Female sex addiction can show up as relationship or love addiction – going from one unrealistic or inappropriate relationship to another – hoping for a glimpse of attention or satisfaction – but always feeling unfulfilled.

Sex addiction is not really about sex or love, however.  It is a desperate attempt to achieve some type of control over anxiety, fear or an inner drive to repeat a behavior over and over, expecting that this time the results will be different.

If you are a woman and think you have a problem, find a therapist who understands sex addiction.  Twelve step groups like Sex Addicts Anonymous and Sex &  Love Anonymous can be found online and should be a priority for women seeking treatment as well.

Recovery from sex addiction is a process and takes time.  But with a supportive twelve step group and  a good therapist, recovery can lead to a full and satisfying life, with rich relationships and a healthy lifestyle.

Oh, my Gosh! He’s come home from the doctor with a prescription for Viagra! What does it mean? Is he going outside our relationship for sex? Doesn’t he want me any more? These are the questions that go through most women’s heads when the little blue pill shows up.  There’s really no need to worry.  Use the following tips to make the best use of the medication.

1. If he’s gotten Viagra, he’s feeling insecure and deprived about sex.  If your marital sex life is dying or dead, this is your wake-up call.  Talk about sex, work on the relationship, or get counseling. He’s forcing the issue one way or the other.

2. If your sex life is good, and he doesn’t have a medical condition that prevents erections,  then it’s about aging.  He’s feeling old, and hoping Viagra will make him young again.  Let him know he’s still your Prince Charming, he needs your reassurance.

3. If he becomes too demanding, have a frank talk. Both of you need a reasonable amount of sex for your emotional health, and to keep your relationship intimate and connected.  But, if he’s gone beyond that, sit him down and tell him how you feel. Ask him what’s going on with him. You both need to talk with each other.

4. Four-hour erections are a fantasy. Don’t let the advertising hype scare you. Sex will still be normal.  He’ll just have more confidence.  If you have concerns about his health, (I was worried that Viagra would create a stroke) Talk to your Doctor. Go with your husband to an appointment, and ask all your questions. Talk to the doctor about dosage. Most men do better on less than a full dose, and the pills can be cut.

5. Count your blessings.  If you have a man who’s still interested in sex, and therefore in life, you’re blessed.  Don’t oppose him, join him.  You’re the one he wants, don’t push him away.  Sex may not be what it was in your twenties, but there’s still a lot to enjoy.  View the erection pills as a toy, learn to play with them.  Have as much fun as you can while you can.  The pills will help.

Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D , aka “Dr. Romance” is a licensed psychotherapist in S. California, with over 30 years experience in counseling individuals and couples .

Romantic relationship breakup, what are the signs? Are you worried that your romantic relationship is getting ready to crash and burn? Not certain what indicators you should be looking out for? No one likes to become blindsided. Being blindsided usually results in pain whether physical or emotional. Even if your relationship ends, the pain will be a smaller if you are able to see it coming and brace for impact. You will find some indicators that might not be all that well about the home front, if you have your eyes open. 

The first thing you need to remember is that we are usually fairly good at lying to ourselves. We are remarkably adept at maintaining the blinders firmly in place if removing them would be to face certain pain. In the long run though you only do more harm than good by ignoring the inevitable. It is best to determine things clearly, should you do, you may actually have a chance to change the direction your relationship is taking and prevent the breakup. 

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Here are some indicators which you need to keep an eye out for: 

1. If you and your partner used to become joined at the hip but all of a sudden they seem to have a lot of much more essential things to do, you may be headed for a breakup. Obviously, you should not be a twit and ignore the fact that they just got a promotion and they’re a great deal busier at work. If they don’t have a reasonable excuse for their sudden absence you might wish to sit them down and have a talk with them to try and figure out what is going on. 

Make sure which you ask them what the issue is and not accuse them of anything. Should you accuse them of something and they are just feeling a little down or overwhelmed you may just give them cause to end the romantic relationship. Be careful to not come off defensively. Stay calm and rational whenever you speak to them. 

2. Does your ‘better half’ suddenly seem to need a lot of privacy? If their habits change plus they turn out to be much more private it could be a sign that they’re talking to somebody and they don’t want you to know. If they are suddenly leaving the room to talk on their cell phone, or they’re taking their laptop into the other room, you may wish to ask them, nicely, what’s going on? If they say ‘nothing’ that might well be your answer since it is obvious that their behaviour has changed and if they do not have a great reason why, it could be that there isn’t a great reason. Again, although, give them the benefit of the doubt. You’d look awfully stupid if you accused them of something when all they were performing was planning an excellent anniversary trip or surprise birthday party.

3. Sex, do you still have it as often as you once did? Is there a change in who initiates it? If your partner tended to always want sex and suddenly they just do not appear interested, it could be considered a sign that they have discovered someone else. Of course, it could also be considered a sign that they’re tired, overwhelmed, depressed, etc. Do not jump to conclusions, just ask.

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Many times the indicators of a relationship breakup are fairly easy to spot, as long as you’re not so afraid to determine them that you ignore them. By spotting them early you’ve got a lot better chance of dealing with whatever the issues are prior to the actual breakup. You might just be able to save your relationship by keeping your eyes wide open.

As we go through life, all of us will experience some sort of painful loss at some point, overcoming a relationship break up is one of those painful loses.  It can seem like you will never laugh or love again when you are in the middle of a breakup.  Just remember, that no matter how impossible it seems at this moment, you will laugh and love again, as long as you allow yourself to do so.

The sad fact is that many of us don’t know how to deal with the hurt and we shut down. That’s not a problem as long as it’s only temporary, but some people just don’t snap out of it and they live the rest of their lives not trusting or loving anyone again… and that is a true shame.

When you deeply love someone it’s impossible to believe that you could ever love anyone again, especially the first time you fall in love.  But, as you grow older and have more experiences you’ll learn that you can love many people throughout your lifetime and while no two relationships will be exactly the same, they can all be very fulfilling and you can feel deep love in each one.

When it comes to finding the best way to move through the heartache of a broken relationship it’s best to remember that you have (or can have with some practice) complete control over your thoughts. You can teach yourself to stop wallowing in the pain and force yourself to think more positively about the future. When you learn to do this you will find that you will move on so much more quickly after a painful situation.

If this sounds dumb to you, think of it like this: if you cut yourself and a scab forms when does the cut hurt the most?  When you are ignoring it and going about your daily life or when you are sitting looking at it and picking at the scab?  Sure, it might be somewhat painful all the time but when you focus on it you are focusing on the pain and of course, if you pay attention to it you’ll feel it more. It is the same concept with a broken relationship.

So, try mind over matter yourself next time you’re overcoming a relationship break up. Don’t dwell on the pain but focus on happy thoughts and you’ll see that you can move on a little more quickly.