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		<title>How to Heal from Infidelity</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/how-to-heal-from-infidelity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infidelity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage Problems]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Infidelity is certainly one of the most challenging issues a couple can face. The depth of pain experienced by the partner who was cheated on can be excruciating. For those who are not able to move past this transgression, it can represent the death of the relationship. The breach of trust is simply too much [...]


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		<title>Emotional Safety in Friendships</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/emotional-safety-in-friendships/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not just couples who can benefit from creating the most emotionally safe atmosphere between them.  In my article, Healthy Relationships:  Assessing the Emotional Safety I speak of ways to increase this sense of comfort and security between partners.  Let&#8217;s take a look at how this translates to friendship and how you can be the [...]


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		<title>Money Conflict in Marriage / Relationships</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/money-conflict-in-marriage-relationships/</link>
		<comments>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/money-conflict-in-marriage-relationships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 23:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage Problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationship Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationship Problems]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of common issues that come up for people in their relationships / marriages &#8211; and a big one is money.  Attitudes and meanings attached to &#8220;money&#8221; differ and typically originate from family of origin experiences as it&#8217;s likely many of your ideas around spending, saving and other dealings with financial matters [...]


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		<title>Marriage Counseling</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/marriage-counseling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 22:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Marriages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage Problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationship Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage counseling]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think marriage counseling is only for couples who are at the end of their ropes, you might be missing a number of opportunites to improve your marriage in ways that might actually help you avoid major distress!  Counselors are trained in relationship dynamics and have a wealth of tips and tools at their [...]


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		<title>Are You in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[emotional abuse]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Signs of Abuse
Do you feel like you have to “walk on eggshells” around your partner? Are you afraid a lot of the time in your relationship? Is your self esteem being slowly eroded? It’s possible you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship.
Emotional abuse can sometimes be a tricky thing to identify for those in the situation [...]


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		<title>Is Your Relationship Out of Balance?</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/is-your-relationship-out-of-balance/</link>
		<comments>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/is-your-relationship-out-of-balance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Relationship Quizzes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I notice in a lot of couples who come through my door is a lack of balance in their relationship. What do I mean by this? When two people come together there are now three parts to this system; “you,” “me,” and “we.” Imagine if you draw two overlapping circles. There are three [...]


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		<title>Getting Married? 6 Great Reasons to get Premarital Counseling</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/getting-married-6-great-reasons-to-get-premarital-counseling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Marriages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Premarital Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most couples spend more time planning their weddings than their marriages!  With divorce rates as high as they are, it seems that couples are facing more challenges than in preserving their relationship stability. In my marriage counseling practice, I’ve seen countless couples who come into my office at the “end of their ropes.” Many have [...]


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		<title>Experiencing Relationship Roadblocks?  Consider Your Attachment Style</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/experiencing-relationship-roadblocks-consider-your-attachment-style/</link>
		<comments>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/experiencing-relationship-roadblocks-consider-your-attachment-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Relationship Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationship Problems]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of the many out there who finds yourself in repetitive patterns of unhealthy relationships, perhaps you might benefit from identifying your attachment style – which not only could answer some fundamental questions for you around your relationship “triggers” but also provide clues as to why you attract certain types of people.
There [...]


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		<title>Couples Assessment: How Strong is Your Relationship Foundation?</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/relationship-articles/couples-assessment-how-strong-is-your-relationship-foundation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my couples therapy work, I’ve noticed there are certain aspects that determine the strength of a couple’s relationship foundation &#8211; that is, the relationship’s ability to stand strong in the face of the things that life throws out, be it normal daily frustrations or extremely stressful external events.
I’ve developed a simple quiz for couples that can be used quickly to [...]


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		<title>Making Behavior Changes for your Partner?  Show Them You Mean It</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you and your partner are actively trying to improve your relationship by making behavior changes that have been requested &#8211; this is great.  You are one step closer to improving the quality of your bond together.  Remember that this is hard work for both of you!  It&#8217;s not always the easiest thing to change [...]


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