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How to successfully coparent, even around the holidays

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How to successfully coparent, even around the holidays

There are do’s and don’ts for successful coparenting relationships. These “rules” are important for your children’s sake, so that they can enjoy a stable environment even when having to split their time between two homes; which is ultimately the goal of coparenting. Tips to improve co-parenting relationships:   1) Keep the best interest of the […]

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Is my spouse a narcissist?

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Is my spouse a narcissist?

Think your spouse is a narcissist? Thankfully there are a lot more resources out there to support a spouse married to an abusive partner. The most important thing is always to make sure that you are physically safe and not in danger. If you are truly safe and you’re just wondering about something someone may […]

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Gifts for each Love Language

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Gifts for each Love Language

The Five Love Languages have been something I have taught my couples for years and people usually find it extremely valuable. Couples often wonder what to gift their partner based on their spouse’s unique love language. Gifts for the Five Love Languages   Words of affirmation: While everyone enjoys a good word, some of us need […]

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What Surrendering in Your Marriage Means & Why it Builds Trusting Relationships

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What Surrendering in Your Marriage Means & Why it Builds Trusting Relationships

What does it mean to surrender in your relationship—and why bother anyway? It might help to start by talking about what surrendering isn’t. After all, individualism, entrepreneurship, and equality are so strongly celebrated in our culture, so the idea of “surrendering” to your partner can conjure up a lot of negative connotations—becoming a doormat, being weak, being taken advantage of, […]

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Mismatched sexual desire

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Mismatched sexual desire

If you and your partner have mismatched sexual desire, with one of you desiring intimacy moreso than the other, that can feel very frustrating. Use the following tips to help you regain desire for each other and improve your intimate life. Improving your physical connection with each other 1. Use the Imago Dialogue, to communicate […]

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3 boundaries never to cross in a marriage

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3 boundaries never to cross in a marriage

Boundaries are important in a relationship because they create a sense of safety, respect, and trust, all necessary ingredients for a healthy relationship. Boundaries acknowledge and validate the otherness of your partner instead of viewing them as an extension of you. Some examples of boundaries not to cross   1) Don’t dump on your spouse. […]

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How to cope with grief after a divorce or breakup

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How to cope with grief after a divorce or breakup

It is normal to experience grief after a divorce or breakup. It is hard ending a long-term relationship. Some of the feelings that arise are sadness, anger or resentment, and guilt. These are all feelings that can come up in the grieving process. While you may be sad that the relationship has ended, you may […]

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When Your Partner Brings Work Stress Home

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When Your Partner Brings Work Stress Home

Even if your spouse is working from home these days, you might be feeling frustrated by how much they “take” their work home with them or the amount of stress and focus they give to their job. Work stress is common and it does impact relationships. It’s important for a couple to work on creating […]

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Are you a saver or spender? Do your spouse’s money habits upset you?

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Are you a saver or spender? Do your spouse’s money habits upset you?

Some people are savers, others are spenders. These personalities type are formed based on what we saw growing up. Some are consistent with what we saw and others do the opposite of what we saw. Either way, our early models impact our money personalities. Awareness of money types and childhood beliefs about money help couples […]

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4 Tips on Staying Present With Each Other During the Holidays

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4 Tips on Staying Present With Each Other During the Holidays

No matter what holidays or traditions you celebrate, the fall and winter seasons tend to get quite hectic. And with so many other demands on your attention—the kids and their academic and extracurricular activities, end-of-year work projects, visits (or Zoom calls) from extended family members, community events—it’s easy for you and your spouse to start feeling like ships […]

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