Archive for the 'Romantic Relationships' Category
I was already preparing my last article when I received this question from Jenny. She broke up an engagement because of an inexplicable feeling that something wasn’t right.
Welcome, new visitor! Thanks for visiting my site. My name is Ari Koinuma, and this is my blog about becoming who you are meant to be. [...]
February 12th, 2009 | Posted in Decision Making, Reader Question, Romantic Relationships, intuition | 13 Comments
For my recent post on intuition, I received a great question from Jessica:
hi all! i am so glad i found this little forum….need some advice! i have been learning so much more to trust my intuition….i have looked at my past and some experiences and was reminded that i should have gone with what i [...]
January 29th, 2009 | Posted in Reader Question, Romantic Relationships | 4 Comments
Recently, I received a question from Stacey about how a marriage can recover after her depression traumatized both her and her husband.
Stacey writes:
I have a history of depression. I have been treated through counseling and medication a number of times, but the weakness is still there.
For over four years I was in a committed relationship, [...]
October 12th, 2008 | Posted in Mental Health, Reader Question, Romantic Relationships, depression, healing | 10 Comments
Note: This is a digest version of a longer essay on preparing yourself for an encounter with your soulmate.
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Here are 4 areas in which you can work on to become a person fit, ready and available for an encounter with your soulmate.
Be Self Sufficient. If you’re looking to fill your loneliness, you’ll only find [...]
August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Dissecting Problems, Romantic Relationships, Short Posts | 9 Comments
Looking for that special someone? Finding a soulmate remains a formidable challenge for many of us. The good news, however, is that it’s possible. Many of us have found that someone. Here’s my take on how I prepared myself for that special encounter.
In a hurry? Read the digest version.
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No, [...]
August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Dissecting Problems, Romantic Relationships | 5 Comments
The other day, I received a question from Vivian, a married woman in her 30s. She is a bit consumed by her curiosity about her past romantic interest, so she asked me what I think about it.
Here is her story, and my response, printed with her permission. (Names and details are changed to protect privacy)
Hello, [...]
August 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Family, Reader Question, Romantic Relationships | 6 Comments
After writing about how to tell if the person you’re seeing is your soulmate, I have been wanting to write about how to find a soulmate.
Except, I’ve been married for almost 12 years. My wife and I met at the ripe old age of 19 and 18, and we’ve been seeing each other for [...]
June 17th, 2008 | Posted in Ari's Personal Stories, Romantic Relationships | 6 Comments
This article is specifically for those who are in a long-term romantic relationship, and is wondering if you’ve found your “soulmate” — the person to spend the rest of your life with. A lot of fear and trepidation goes into that consideration. These guidelines can cut through the haze and help you figure [...]
June 4th, 2008 | Posted in Ari's Personal Stories, Best Practices, Decision Making, Happiness, Know Yourself, Romantic Relationships | 1 Comment