Relationships Misc. 
Is Your Marriage Going Through the Terrible Two’s? by Richard Nicastro, PhD (1)
Is your relationship going through the “terrible twos?”
Marriage and long-term relationships require a great deal from you. This isn’t bad news, and it shouldn’t be surprising, since you know that anything worthwhile takes effort, persistence and commitment.
Your relationship is no different.
Many couples fail to recognize and commit to the work required to keep their marriage [...]
Help! My Best Friend is Dating a Loser by Jennifer Gauvain, MSW, LCSW
5 Ways to get Brave and Help your Friend Ditch That Loser
“Help! My best friend is dating a loser! What should I do?” As a therapist, that’s a question I hear again and again. Whether it’s friend to friend, mother to daughter, or a sister to sister — we’ve all been there. What do you [...]
How to Pick a Life Partner by Howard Gurr, Ph.D.
In my experience, I have found there are five big issues that cause problems in relationships. These are the major issues that could interfere with the longevity of any relationship. Here are my pick for the five issues that cause the majority of problems in relationships- not in any specific order:
1) Differences in sex drives.
2) [...]
Why You Can’t Just Give In by Barbi Pecenco Kolski, IMF
We have a couple of choices in our relationships when it comes to things we disagree with our partner about. We can:
1) Ignore what we want and give in to please our partner
2) Stand up for what we want and ask/insist that our partner meet us halfway
3) Consider what we want, consider what our partner [...]
