Getting the Relationship You Want Quote of the Week
Relationships take work. Hard work. There’s no doubt about that. Repairing a broken relationship also takes work. But when it’s with the person you know you want to be with, you stay committed. A true relationship is not about loving the perfect person but about being with someone who your love no longer requires them to be perfect!
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Yes, you read that correctly: If your partner strays, all hope is not lost. There is a silver lining to infidelity. You may find that difficult to believe. Many people tend to see infidelity as a relationship’s death sentence… or at least, the beginning of the end. I assure you, cheating does not have to ruin a relationship. But to
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You are ready for couples therapy. Things in your marriage need to get better soon, and you need help. You know that you cannot do it alone. But your husband seems horrified at the idea. He avoids the topic whenever you bring it up, and you have endured more than a few eye rolls. You are not alone. Men in
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As a marriage counselor, I’ve worked with all types of couples. I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. And after several sessions, I’ve seen the good turn to great, the bad turn to good and the ugly turn to surprisingly wonderful. Relationships do not improve on their own. When things get tough, the husband and wife, the girlfriend
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You go to the doctor when you feel physically ill. You go to the dentist when you have a toothache. You go to church when you feel spiritually weak. But what do you do about the ups and downs of your emotions? What about your emotional health? Emotional health is your ability to feel and express your emotions without allowing
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Marriage doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all handbook that outlines the specific steps that couples can take to resolve conflict in marriage. One method that can be successfully leveraged when conversations become heated is the “time out” method. By taking a time out, the hopes are that both parties will “take a breather”, calm down, and retrain their focus on solving
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Getting the Relationship You Want
A common mistake in relationships is assuming your partner fully understands who you are. We expect them to know what we want in life, what we need from them, and to understand our goals. After all, we’ve talked about these things before. They should know by now, right? Unfortunately, these assumptions can lead to problems. To prevent relationship drama, take
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Getting the Relationship You Want
In every relationship, there comes a point at which you must decide whether to go beyond casual to committed or end it and move on. In other words, fish or cut bait. Perhaps you’ve been there more times than you can count, thinking you’re starting a great relationship, only to discover they weren’t the right one. Rather than beating yourself
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Couples Corner Getting the Relationship You Want
You’ve decided that you are a couple, dating exclusively, maybe even talking about marriage. Great relationships take effort and attention. Despite the fairy tales we heard as children, true love is a product of honesty, kindness, and respect. To be one of those couples who care, keep these tips in mind to strengthen your relationship. Take Your Time When you
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Getting the Relationship You Want
What would you do to become irresistible? For some women, there is no limit they would spend, no length they won’t go. While determination is good, there needs to be a balance. You are worthy and have so much more to offer than your outer appearance. A Common Conversation Shondra and I were having coffee when her cell phone rang.
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