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What Your Mate Needs From You

What do we fixate on most in our relationships? The exact opposite of this title. If…

Men Get Sad and Lonely Too

The idea that only women struggle with this problem is a myth. Although men can process…

Building the Bond in Your Relationship

Ever have a job around the house that required a repair? Perhaps, you finally decided that…

Why You Should or Shouldn’t Get Back Together

Whatever the cause, break-ups are painful and the experience of no longer being with someone you…

Do you have trouble communicating with your partner?

Communication is essential in any interpersonal context, whether it be with co-workers, friends, or family, but…

It’s important to share quality time with your spouse.

Quality time. It’s a phrase often heard about spouses that automatically brings a smile to your…

Are they Looking for a Committment?

In the acclaimed 2013 film “Blue Jasmine” a character named Ginger, played by Sally Hawkins, is…

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Tips on Getting Through

Most of us have been through at least one breakup in our lives that was absolutely…

Talk it Out … Getting the Timing Right

How often have you had something on your mind that you needed to discuss with your…

Keeping a Positive Perspective: Seeing the Good

No matter how much you love your husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, there are going…

New Year, Fresh Start: Improve Communication in Your Marriage

Each year, we come upon January 1st and many of us have compiled a list of…

Common Strategies of Successful Relationships

I talk a lot about strategies for solving common relationship problems, because nearly everyone who’s been…