by heartsdesireintl | Feb 22, 2013 | Dating, HDI Blog, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Relationship Advice, Romance
by Gladys Diaz
Why is it that some of the most successful, powerful women struggle when it comes to relationships? Whether it’s the CEO who can’t seem to make time to date or the entrepreneur who is a pro at networking and getting new clients, but can’t seem to connect with her husband, there are certain characteristics and behaviors that successful women bring into relationships that just don’t work.
Now, let me be clear (because I’m sure some of you just got triggered by that last sentence!), I’m not saying that in order to have a successful relationship you can’t be successful in your career or business. What I am saying is that some of the actions we take in the workplace that propel us to higher levels of success simply do not work when it comes to building an intimate, passionate romantic relationship.
Why? Because the goals we have in business and the goals for romance are completely different!
At work, we are focused on making the sale, finishing the project, meeting the bottom line, and getting others to help us do that by letting them know what needs to be done, by when, and how it must be done. If not, there are consequences to pay, including demotions, getting written up, or getting fired.
Now take that same attitude of mind into a relationship, and now you’re telling your date, husband or boyfriend, when he needs to do, by when, and how… And, by the way, there will be hell to pay if it’s not done your way and by the time you expected it!
So, what can a woman do so that she can experience success in both her work life and her love life? Watch this video of an interview between Dawn Maslar of LearnHowtoFindLove.com and me, where we discuss the challenges that successful women face and what we can do to transition from being “The Invincible Woman” at work and “The Irresistible Woman” in our love lives!
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by heartsdesireintl | Feb 18, 2013 | Gratitude, HDI Blog, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Relationship Advice, Romance
Are you ready to have an affair with the man you love? Then watch this video of the interview that Luly B. of LulyB.com and New Era Moms and I did last week! We talked about practical things you can do every day to help make your relationship a passionate, intimate union that lasts for a lifetime!
Just click on the image below to see the interview!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiaCVGngAOY
Helpful links related to video:
LulyB.com
New Era Moms
Book: 30 Days & 30 Ways to Fall in Love with You
Comments? Questions? Let us know. We love hearing from you!
by heartsdesireintl | Feb 15, 2013 | Dating, HDI Blog, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Relationship Advice, Romance
Remember when just the thought of seeing him have you butterflies?
Remember when just sitting next to him was enough to make your heart jump in your chest?
And remember when the sound of his voice, his touch, and his kiss made you feel like you were the luckiest girl on earth?
Now, as you think about these moments, are you having to think back to what happened years ago, when you first met or were married, or can you smile and think about what happened today when he got home from work, as you passed one another in the hallway, or when he called to ask if you needed something from the grocery store?
For many married women, these memories are of a time long — or not so long — ago. Over the years, while the love has continued to grow, the passion, the romance, and the “sizzle” have fizzled out.
The good news?
It doesn’t have to be that way! You can spice up your love life by having an affair… with your husband!
Join Luly B. and me at 11:30 a.m. Eastern on Friday, February 15th for a recap of the New Era Moms episode on having an affair with your husband. It’s going to be a fun, informative and **HOT** conversation, and you can even be part of the conversation if you like!
Simply:
1. Click on the Facebook event page to RSVP.
2. Set up a Google Plus account (https://accounts.google.com/NewAccount).
3. Subscribe to Neweramoms.com channel on rivvid.com to track when the show airs (https://rivvid.com/channel/neweramomsshow).
4. Add valeska@rivvid.com and Luly B. to your circle.
5. Let us know on the event page if you’d like to join the conversation or just watch the show!
P.S. If you haven’t already done so, purchase a copy of our new ebook 30 Days and 30 Ways to Fall In Love with YOU!
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by heartsdesireintl | Feb 14, 2013 | Dating, Forgiveness, Gratitude, HDI Blog, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Relationship Advice
by Gladys Diaz
I know that today is a day that most people associate with being in a relationship. I’m not going to lie. I smiled from ear to ear when my husband said, “Happy Valentine’s Day” first right as the clock struck midnight last night! I love loving and being loved by him!
I also know this isn’t the easiest day in the world for women who aren’t in their dream relationship yet or who are going through a rough patch with the man they love. We’ve commercialized a holiday (like we tend to do with all the others), and have lost sight of what today really signifies – A day to celebrate LOVE!
Love comes in as many shapes, sizes, and flavors as the chocolates contained in the heart-shaped boxes that millions of people are giving and receiving today! There is family love; the love shared between friends; the love we extend to humanity, simply because we are all one; and, yes, romantic love. But there’s another type of love that we sometimes forget to recognize, which may be the most important love of all: Self-Love!
Whitney Houston said it best when she said, “Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all!”
Being able to see ourselves just as we are and just as we are not – with all of our quirks, imperfections, and scars (the ones you see and the deeper ones you can’t) – and bring love, acceptance, and forgiveness to even those parts of us we wish weren’t there, is the access to discovering and experiencing true love. Not a single one of us is perfect. And many of us believe that there are things about ourselves that are unlovable. We worry that if the person we love were to discover “that thing” that we keep hidden and locked away about ourselves, he will almost certainly leave and stop loving us. But the truth is, that it isn’t really the other person who wouldn’t love and accept that part of us. We’re the ones who push others away, too afraid to open up and let love in.
I don’t have to know you personally to know that some of this is probably resonating with you. And, if it is, I invite you to make this Valentine’s Day all about YOU! Make it about loving, accepting, and forgiving yourself. Look within yourself, and make today the day that you experience the beauty and wonder of loving yourself completely!
So, how can you do that? It’s simple. Not always “easy,” but simple.
1. Forgive yourself. All of us have done at least one thing in our lives that we wish we hadn’t. Rather than continuing to rehash and punish yourself for those things, grant yourself forgiveness. You’ve probably already experienced whatever consequence there was to experience. So just think of the situation, let go of the regrets and resentment, and say the words, “I forgive myself for…” Say it aloud, so that you can hear yourself and allow the forgiveness to penetrate your heart.
2. Give yourself permission to be happy. Some of us are so addicted to drama, worry, and suffering that we’ll create situations to stress, argue, and suffer over. Know that you are worthy of happiness. You were created to live in peace and joy. Give yourself permission to laugh and live and love! If you did Step 1 and forgave yourself, you’ll probably find this step a lot easier!
3. Treat yourself. Are there hobbies and activities you enjoy doing, but never make the time? Are there ways you’d like to pamper yourself? Are there treats and gifts you’d love to get and wish someone else would give them to you? Why not make today a day that you treat yourself to life’s pleasures? Get that massage; have the chocolates (the whole box, if you want to!); take a nice, long bath; take yourself out on a date! Do whatever it is that brings you joy, peace, and pleasure. And enjoy every minute of it. You really do deserve it!
For more ideas on how to remove the barriers that are blocking love from your life and experience the magic and wonder of falling in love with YOU, read the book 30 Days and 30 Ways to Fall In Love with You, and begin a 30-day journey that will completely transform the way you experience yourself and your life!
The more you bring love and acceptance to yourself, the easier it becomes to allow love to enter your heart. The more you give yourself permission to experience joy and gratitude, the greater the chances that you will attract more of that into your life. And the better you treat yourself, the more you send the message to yourself and the world: “I am love-able – Able to both love and be loved!”
We wish you a day overflowing with all of the love, happiness, and peace your heart desires!
Remember: You are LOVE-ABLE!
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by heartsdesireintl | Feb 11, 2013 | Dating, HDI Blog, Intimacy, Love, Relationship Advice, Romance
by Gladys Diaz
There are few experiences in life that allow two people to connect on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level as they do when they are making love to one another.
Physical attraction is often referred to as “having chemistry.” This is actually an accurate scientific term when you consider the fact that both men and women release a series of hormones during and after having sex and climaxing, including serotonin and oxytocin – also known as “the bonding hormone” – which is the same hormone mothers release while nursing and creates a bond between the mother and child. What many people don’t know is that, while men are at the effect of oxytocin for a few hours, women can be at the effect of it for several days, which is why many women feel more bonded to a man after having had sex (a.k.a. “the clinging effect”!).
This is also why some women rush into having sex with or becoming physically intimate with a man in other ways long before they are emotionally ready to do so. In an attempt to create a feeling of connection and intimacy with a man they are getting to know and are very attracted to, they may give in to the physical attraction and desires and experience a false sense of connection to him on an emotional and/or spiritual level. If the man is not ready to commit or to at least agree to date her exclusively, she is then left feeling used, unfulfilled, and disappointed.
There is no question that when we begin to really like someone, our minds have a tendency to float into the possible future of what might happen, should things work out. We want so much to experience the feeling of being loved, cherished, and desired that it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that there are emotional consequences to moving too quickly or trying to force something to happen before we really know the person. And, many times, a woman can be quicker and more willing to get in bed with someone to create this connection than she is to be emotionally vulnerable and allow him to see who she really is – all of who she really is. This decision has tremendous consequences and can lead to having a string of lovers, but never truly experiencing the different phases of a real relationship, which is what her heart truly desires.
So, what are some steps women can take to protect themselves from causing and experiencing unnecessary heartache due to having sex with someone prematurely?
1. Know what you really want. If you know that what you want is to be in a loving, committed relationship, then stand for that. Before you allow things to get too hot and heavy (because, let’s face it, these things never “just happen” — they build up), then honor that for yourself. Don’t make the guy responsible for honoring that. He wanted to have sex with you the moment he winked at you online or walked over to you and started a conversation. You’re responsible for creating the life and relationship you want, so stand for that!
2. Really get to know someone before getting sexually intimate with him. Yes, I know it’s 2013 and not 1913. And, yes, I know it seems old-fashioned to tell someone that you’d like to wait before having sex, but this is your life and your heart we’re talking about. If you know that sleeping with someone makes you feel connected to him emotionally, then just honor your desire to be in a committed relationship with someone before sleeping with him.
3. You don’t have to “lay down the law,” just don’t lay down with him! Don’t worry about telling him that you won’t have sex on the first, third, or sixth date in an effort to make sure he doesn’t try anything (P.S. He’s going to try. Don’t take it personally, or take it as a compliment. Just know he’s going to try!). This isn’t a topic that needs to be brought up ahead of time or in an effort to stop his advances. When the situation arises, and before things gets out of hand, just let him know that you prefer to wait until you’re in a committed relationship. That doesn’t mean he has to ask you to be his girlfriend or make a commitment to you. He gets to choose, just as you do. But let him know you’d like to wait… and then avoid putting yourself in a situation where you won’t.
As modern an age as we live in, most women still want to be in a loving, committed relationship with a man who chooses them and only them. If that’s what your heart truly desires, then own, embrace, and stand for that. Just as sleeping with a man won’t make him commit to you, choosing to wait to sleep with a man won’t make him leave you. And if a guy does choose to leave you because you say that you prefer to wait, be grateful that you learned of his willingness to commit to you early on in the relationship. The bottom line is that you get to create the relationship of your dreams. And you’ve got to be willing to stand for that and know that, not only are you deserving of all the love and intimacy your heart desires, but you are also worth the wait!
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by heartsdesireintl | Feb 8, 2013 | Dating, HDI Blog, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Relationship Advice, Romance
by Gladys Diaz
For years, I put everything and everyone else’s needs ahead of my own. A part of me felt proud when I would go to work, burning up in fever, sacrifice what I wanted so that someone else could have what they wanted, and rarely ever said what I wanted, so as not to seem selfish.
Some people might describe this as being “loving,” and, to a certain extent, they are probably right. I was being very loving and generous with everyone… except myself. Then I started realizing that, in order to be able to give love, I was going to have to begin with me. I could not continue running on fumes and expecting to be the type of wife, mother, and woman I strive to be.
So I began practicing self-care… and lots of it. I began doing the things that I’d stopped doing somewhere along the line – those things that made me happy and brought me peace of mind, body, and spirit. I began reading – not for work, but for the fun of it. I began knitting and making jewelry because I love arts and crafts. I began taking courses that interested me and helped me grow spiritually and personally. I began taking bubble baths, slathering myself in lotion, and getting pedicures. And most of all, I began feeling like me again!
Now, before I give you the impression that I live a life of total leisure, I’ll let you know that I own my own business, do freelance work on top of that on the side, have two very active little boys, and do my own cooking and cleaning. I’ve just learned that I have to make myself a priority if I’m going to be able to have the patience it takes to create the kind of home, marriage, family, and career that I want!
So, how do I manage to get it all in? I plan for it! Here’s how you can, too!
1. Make a list of the things that make your heart sing.
- Include the things you used to do before you “grew up.” Did you like dancing? Did you play a sport? Did you enjoy drawing, singing, or another form of creative expression?
- Include things you like to do alone and the things you enjoy doing with your friends and family.
- Include things that make you feel soft, feminine, refreshed, and recharged, like massages, facials, lotions, doing your nails, etc.
Don’t worry about how “practical, realistic, or affordable it is for you to do this right now. Just have fun making the list!
2. Schedule time to take care of you. We are all super busy. If we begin trying to fit self-care in, I guarantee you it will be one of the first things to fall off of our very full plates. So, schedule your self-care time. You don’t have to set aside hours. Sometimes just 10 minutes of doing something you enjoy is enough to make you feel like yourself again!
3. Begin to notice the changes in you and around you. When you begin putting yourself first, you will start noticing how other people respond to you differently? Why? Because, when you’re not a stressed out, frazzled mess, you appear more peaceful, happy, and attractive. You also send a message that you care about and hold yourself in high esteem. So, don’t be surprised if you begin getting more compliments and if others, including your partner, begin helping you find ways to make sure you get your self-care in!
Taking care of ourselves is a way of loving ourselves. And there are so many different ways we can bring love to ourselves every day! For more ideas and to begin a 30-day journey to discovering self-love, read our book, 30 Days and 30 Ways to Fall In Love with YOU! In it you will find over 30 ways to love yourself and attract more love into your life! After all, the most meaningful and lasting relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself!
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