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Why Is It Couples Come to Hate the Very Trait that First Drew Them To Their Partner?

Divorce, Marriage, Relationships / Couples

Imagine a love story where opposites attract: the popular guy becomes drawn to the shy bookworm, or the rich sophisticated woman falls for the hardworking blue collared man. In the movies, the ending is always the same-the couple brings out the best in each other with their opposite qualities and they live happily ever after. […]

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My Teens Are Driving Me Crazy! And They Aren’t Even Mine: A Step Parent’s Frustration

Divorce, Family, Marriage, Relationships, Remarriage / Couples

“You’re not my real mother, so why should I listen to you?” “I hate you! I wish my father NEVER EVEN MET YOU!” “If it wasn’t for you, my parents would still be together.” If you’re a step parent of teens, it’s likely you’ve heard statements like these at times. How can a (newly remarried)

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How to Handle Different Parenting Styles: “I’m Tired of Always Being the Bad Guy”

Family, Marriage, Relationships / Couples

One of you thinks spanking is necessary at times and the other thinks there’s never a justification to hit One of you thinks kids need a good amount of discipline and the other thinks kids learn best in a loving environment One of you thinks kids need to have chores and the other thinks kids

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Three Myths About Marriage

Marriage, Relationships / Couples

Here are three of the most popular myths about marriage: 1. I’ll never feel lonely again 2. If we have good sex, we’ll have a good marriage 3. My spouse should make me happy We assume that securing a life partner will ‘cure’ us of feeling lonely (and a host of other painful emotions). But

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How to Talk In-Person: 4 Tools for Clear, Effective Communication

Conflict, Family, Long-term relationships, Marriage, Relationships / Couples

by Lauren Roberts, Practicum Student-Therapist under the Supervision of Meredith Keller LPC, ACS Talking has changed drastically in recent years: for many, the majority of ‘conversations’ are held through technology. These advances, however, can also have their faults. Have you ever felt like you were speaking to someone and it was like talking to a

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Will My Avoider or Pursuer Reaction Style Help Me Get My Needs Met?

Conflict, Emotions, Long-term relationships, Marriage, Relationships, Self-awareness / Couples

When you’re upset, do you tend to pull yourself inside or express yourself outwardly? Do you clam up? This is the Avoider Style of reacting. Do you persist in talking about the issue? This is the Pursuer Style of reacting. Which is your ‘go to’ reaction? And, could your reactions be making things worse? What

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Receiving Love From Your Partner: It May Be Closer Than You Think

Emotions, Long-term relationships, Marriage, Relationships / Couples

Does the love/caring seem to be missing from your relationship? Do you suspect that you both still love each other even though you don’t show it? Many couples still have love between them even though it may not be apparent on a daily basis. In so many relationships, the love is buried under layers and

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Being Thankful: How It Creates Happiness

Conflict, Emotions, Family, Giving Thanks, Long-term relationships, Marriage, Orgasm, Relationships, Remarriage, Sex / Couples

During difficult times, it’s easy to lose sight of the positive aspects of our lives and focus solely on what’s going wrong. This can be because what’s going wrong is right in our face, demanding our attention. There is, however, a great deal to be gained from paying attention to what is good in our

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Giving Thanks for Your Partner: How Appreciating the Good Can Transform You

Conflict, Divorce, Emotions, Giving Thanks, Long-term relationships, Marriage, Relationships, Self-awareness / Couples

Are you taking your partner for granted OR, even worse, focusing on what she/he isn’t doing or saying? If you wish your partner would change, and have already asked, pleaded or begged for these changes to be made, it’s time to stop. Not only will this fail to bring about the changes you desire, it

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Yikes! Your Partner Is Angry With You: What Should You Do?

Conflict, Emotions, Long-term relationships, Marriage, Relationships, Self-awareness / Couples

What do you do when your spouse is showing signs of anger? Or it may be really obvious she/he is angry. And what if his/her upset or anger is about you?? You may have been hoping your partner wasn’t angry with you. Most of us want to sidestep conflict. It’s uncomfortable and we may lack

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Marriage

Why Is It Couples Come to Hate the Very Trait that First Drew Them To Their Partner?

My Teens Are Driving Me Crazy! And They Aren’t Even Mine: A Step Parent’s Frustration

How to Handle Different Parenting Styles: “I’m Tired of Always Being the Bad Guy”

Three Myths About Marriage

How to Talk In-Person: 4 Tools for Clear, Effective Communication

Will My Avoider or Pursuer Reaction Style Help Me Get My Needs Met?

Receiving Love From Your Partner: It May Be Closer Than You Think

Being Thankful: How It Creates Happiness

Giving Thanks for Your Partner: How Appreciating the Good Can Transform You

Yikes! Your Partner Is Angry With You: What Should You Do?

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