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 for how 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 […]
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A common mistake that those in relationships make is that they believe that their partner does or should have a complete and thorough understanding of who they are. We hold our partners accountable for knowing what we want from life, what we need from them, and we trust that they understand our goals. After all, we’ve touched upon these topics […]
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In every relationship there comes a point to decide if you’ll 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 beat yourself up that you […]
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You’ve decided that you are a couple – dating exclusively – maybe even talking 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.
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Shondra and I were having coffee when her cell phone rang. She looked at the number and quickly declined the call. “I’m not answering that,” she shook her head and looked down. “Why not?” I asked. “It’s the bank, I’m maxed out on my credit cards. “she sighed. “What? Girl, what have you been doing? A little retail therapy is […]
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