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		<title>Why You Can&#8217;t Just Give In by Barbi Pecenco Kolski, IMF</title>
		<link>http://lisakifttherapy.com/relationships/the-healthy-relationships-place-a-relationship-blog/why-you-cant-just-give-in-by-barbi-pecenco-kolski-imf/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]


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		<title>Setting Boundaries for Yourself by Saying &#8220;No&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Relationship Tips and Tools]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who struggle with setting boundaries for themselves often struggle with saying &#8220;no.&#8221; Using that word can literally bring up discomfort for them. For this reason, they over commit, don&#8217;t end up with any time for themselves and can even be taken advantage of by others. Their friends, family, partners and coworkers can develop unfair [...]


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		<title>Is Your Marriage Going Through the Terrible Two&#8217;s? by Richard Nicastro, PhD</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your relationship going through the &#8220;terrible twos?&#8221;
Marriage and long-term relationships require a great deal from you. This isn&#8217;t bad news, and it shouldn&#8217;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 [...]


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		<title>Help! My Best Friend is Dating a Loser by Jennifer Gauvain, MSW, LCSW</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]


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		<title>How to Pick a Life Partner by Howard Gurr, Ph.D.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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) [...]


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		<title>How to Stop Being a &#8220;Fixer&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you constantly trying to &#8220;fix&#8221; people or your relationships? Do you over-commit to solving other people&#8217;s problems at your own cost? This therapy issue not uncommon in my practice &#8211; and there are some things to begin to start thinking about in regards to how to stop the behavior.
Here are 4 tips to help [...]


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