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Why I Love Couples Therapy

You have a love story. We all do. And while we cannot write every word of our love story, we can control how we react to the plot’s twists and turns. That’s life, that’s love: The ups and downs are uncontrollable, but it’s up to us how we ride those waves. This is what I love about relationships. And let

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Wake Up And Stop Settling

Freedom takes courage. When I sat down to write my new book, A Single Woman’s Wake-Up Call, I thought a lot about how challenging it is to be set free from the things that bring you down, that keep you chained up, that cause you to stay stuck in the past. It is so difficult to break the cycle and

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Taking a Time Out to Resolve Conflict

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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Six Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore

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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Pre-marital Prescription for Love

This is such an exciting time – sharing your news with others elicits hugs, happiness, and congratulations. There is so much to do before the big day! And it’s going to be a wedding like nobody’s ever seen. The dress, the cake, the party… Hold on! Bridezillas and outrageous dress shopping make for entertaining TV, but smart couples know that

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7 Secrets to a Happy Marriage

The wedding was off the hook – people still talk about the beautiful ceremony, the amazing reception, and the picture-perfect pair you made. Among your friends and family, you are THE couple – the one that will make it: in love, happy, and strong. But a perfect wedding doesn’t mean you have the secrets to a happy marriage. It’s easy

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How to Enjoy Life After Divorce

You have come to the heartbreaking decision to end your marriage. Regardless of whether you or your partner made the first move, it is now your move to position yourself to not only recover but thrive after this major life event. Now is the time to figure out how to enjoy life after divorce. Whether you have been married only

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