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    Ending a Casual Relationship

    October 17, 2019

    Nowadays, it might seem like casual relationships are more common than serious ones. You might call it an open relationship or a friend with benefits, but they all amount to the same thing: a relationship that’s usually sexual in nature, but without any form of commitment attached to it. Casual relationships can be fun and […]

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    Ending a Casual Relationship

    October 17, 2019

    Nowadays, it might seem like casual relationships are more common than serious ones. You might call it an open relationship or a friend with benefits, but they all amount to the same thing: a relationship that’s usually sexual in nature, but without any form of commitment attached to it. Casual relationships can be fun and […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    4 Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

    August 30, 2019

    If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you and your significant other have hit a snag in the relationship. Maybe you’re spending less time with each other and you’ve grown apart. Or maybe you do little else than argue these days. All relationships go through their ups and downs. No matter the good intentions […]

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    4 Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

    August 30, 2019

    If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you and your significant other have hit a snag in the relationship. Maybe you’re spending less time with each other and you’ve grown apart. Or maybe you do little else than argue these days. All relationships go through their ups and downs. No matter the good intentions […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    4 Essential Relationship Elements of a Lasting Love

    August 14, 2019

    When we’re young, we’re taught how to share and play well with others. Somehow as adults, these early lessons don’t always translate into building and maintaining loving relationships. But, it’s never too late to learn new life skills, and creating healthy relationships is one of the best skills you can have. The following are the […]

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    4 Essential Relationship Elements of a Lasting Love

    August 14, 2019

    When we’re young, we’re taught how to share and play well with others. Somehow as adults, these early lessons don’t always translate into building and maintaining loving relationships. But, it’s never too late to learn new life skills, and creating healthy relationships is one of the best skills you can have. The following are the […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    Couples Counseling

    July 25, 2019

    If you are struggling in a difficult relationship, and have or are considering couple’s counseling, you may want to start with this article. When someone comes to me expressing they need couple’s counseling, I first talk about what is going on, specifically, to see if we should start with individual counseling. Often starting there makes […]

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    Couples Counseling

    July 25, 2019

    If you are struggling in a difficult relationship, and have or are considering couple’s counseling, you may want to start with this article. When someone comes to me expressing they need couple’s counseling, I first talk about what is going on, specifically, to see if we should start with individual counseling. Often starting there makes […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    How to Tell Your Partner About Your Past Sexual Abuse

    May 23, 2019

    Relationships always start out on a high note. Your mutual attraction combined with your commonalities stirs up your feelings, while finding out about your differences and exploring the world together makes your relationship fresh and exciting. When your relationship starts to become more intimate, you may start to wonder when the right time is for […]

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    How to Tell Your Partner About Your Past Sexual Abuse

    May 23, 2019

    Relationships always start out on a high note. Your mutual attraction combined with your commonalities stirs up your feelings, while finding out about your differences and exploring the world together makes your relationship fresh and exciting. When your relationship starts to become more intimate, you may start to wonder when the right time is for […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage, Sexual Abuse / Trauma

    How to Fit Romance Back into Your Scheduled Sex Life

    May 9, 2019

    It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon […]

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    How to Fit Romance Back into Your Scheduled Sex Life

    May 9, 2019

    It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage, Sexual Health

    4 Signs Your Partner is Potentially Being Unfaithful

    April 16, 2019

    Remember when Ashley Madison, the website that helps people cheat on their spouses, was hacked? As news spread, many of us probably wondered if our own partners would be capable of cheating. A survey by polling company YouGov uncovers some rather startling statistics. When they asked roughly one thousand Americans about their fidelity, 21% of men and 19% […]

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    4 Signs Your Partner is Potentially Being Unfaithful

    April 16, 2019

    Remember when Ashley Madison, the website that helps people cheat on their spouses, was hacked? As news spread, many of us probably wondered if our own partners would be capable of cheating. A survey by polling company YouGov uncovers some rather startling statistics. When they asked roughly one thousand Americans about their fidelity, 21% of men and 19% […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    5 Ways to Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship

    April 9, 2019

    ‘The spark’ is a phrase that’s used a lot when it comes to romantic relationships. In fact, you might have felt ‘the spark’ in the beginning of your relationship, and as a result, the early days were very exciting for you and your partner. However, like every other flame, ‘the spark’ needs to be kept […]

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    5 Ways to Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship

    April 9, 2019

    ‘The spark’ is a phrase that’s used a lot when it comes to romantic relationships. In fact, you might have felt ‘the spark’ in the beginning of your relationship, and as a result, the early days were very exciting for you and your partner. However, like every other flame, ‘the spark’ needs to be kept […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    How to Help Your Child Transition into a 2-Home Scenario After Divorce

    February 3, 2019

    Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous time for any adult, and for children it can feel like their world is falling apart. It can be confusing for children to have two homes, particularly in the early stages of divorce. But there are ways to bring positivity and excitement to this change, while reducing […]

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    How to Help Your Child Transition into a 2-Home Scenario After Divorce

    February 3, 2019

    Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous time for any adult, and for children it can feel like their world is falling apart. It can be confusing for children to have two homes, particularly in the early stages of divorce. But there are ways to bring positivity and excitement to this change, while reducing […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, Teens/Children

    “Who Wears the Pants?” Advice for Balancing the Power in Your Relationship

    November 28, 2018

    When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one most often in control of the relationship. “Wearing the Pants” […]

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    “Who Wears the Pants?” Advice for Balancing the Power in Your Relationship

    November 28, 2018

    When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one most often in control of the relationship. “Wearing the Pants” […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage, General

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