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Nurture the Friendship in Your Marriage by Nancy Gump, MFT (1)
Couples, young and old, may be interested in knowing that fighting alone is not an indication of future divorce. The research of Dr. John Gottman at the University of Washington indicates that it is not whether couples fight, but rather what strengths exist in the connection between them that determines the likelihood of divorce. The [...]
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Teaching Teens about the Emotional Aspect of Intimate Relationships by Esther Boykin, MFT
We are all familiar with the public service announcements encouraging parents to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol, internet safety, and sex. I even saw one recently about safe driving habits like not texting or eating behind the wheel. But have you ever wondered why aren’t parents encouraged to talk about love and [...]
Sex in Relationships: The Skinny on Sex Diets by Mou Wilson, MFT
The following is a therapist guest post. If you want to contribute to this blog, see the guidelines here.
When we talk about a successful marriage or long term relationship, we often refer to the marriage in terms of HOW sexual the couple is. How “in love” a couple is, is often measured by how much [...]
Single-hood: How to Prepare and be Ready for Your Next Relationship by Jennine Estes, LMFT
Single-hood creates the time so you can prepare for the next relationship, get to know yourself, and get to a good place.
1. Get Educated: Get educated on positive communication and how to handle conflict. Be prepared so you will be ahead of the game on how to handle it.
2. Increase your Self Esteem: Self esteem [...]
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