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Marriage Myth-Busters Myth #2: Compatibility Is Key
Birds of a feather flock together. Well that may be true in the avian world but, sadly, it doesn’t always work out that way in the land of long-term, committed relationships. Okay, I’ll give you this: it may be true … Continue reading
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Marriage Myth Busters Myth #1: Falling In Love Is Enough
This “falling in love” myth is the Disney promise, right? The one we cut our romantic teeth on when we were young. It goes something like this: There is a One True Love out there for everyone, so I will … Continue reading
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After A Fight – Request A “Do-Over”
Conflict is a given in any long-term relationship, right? And by now most of us know there are different ways to handle conflict, some helpful and some not so much. And, for the most part, we’re really trying to learn … Continue reading
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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Click On This Relationship Post
Oh, shoot! You’ve gone and done it already! Ah well. May as well keep reading. You’ve just clicked on what’s known in the blogging world as a “list post” or “listicle.” A list post is an article in a list … Continue reading
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Overheard: The Worst Relationship Advice EVER (Not)
“What’s the worst relationship advice you’ve ever heard?” I was attending a conference on teaching relationship skills with about a hundred other professionals, the majority of us therapists, and this question from our trainer was our introduction to the topic. … Continue reading
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What Little Word Could Lead To BIG Relationship Problems?
Okay, I’m not going to keep you in suspense. The word is “but.” And, yes, it can lead to BIG relationship problems. Read on. Newsflash: Most of us are not great listeners. Oh sure, we incline our heads in each … Continue reading
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4 Tips For Handling Conversation Bullies
You’re at a cocktail party or in the office break room, and someone goes on a rant about their political views. Only in the process of sharing their own views, they are also demeaning everyone else’s. Or you’re at a … Continue reading
8 Conversation Tips When It’s Your Turn To Speak
Most of us don’t have too much trouble speaking our mind in an argument (much easier than listening, yes?). But, if we’re honest, we have to admit that we could all use a little tune-up in the style department, some … Continue reading
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Starting Over When We Forget
Imagine you’re in a committed partnership with someone you love very much. Imagine that, although things aren’t always perfect, you’re happy and confident in your love and your life with this person, and have a wealth of memories to remind … Continue reading
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Tagged breaking up, change, couples, divorce, loneliness, loss, Relationships, staying together
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8 Tips To Improve Your Listening Skills
“Now, children, I want you to put on your listening ears . . . “ Even in our earliest memories, it seems as though someone is always trying to get us to listen. And yet, as adults we still wrestle … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, listening, Relationships
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