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Couples Assessment: How Strong is Your Relationship Foundation? (0)

February 26, 2010

In my couples therapy work, I’ve noticed there are certain aspects that determine the strength of a couple’s relationship foundation – 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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10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships

In my couples therapy practice, I’ve seen a myriad of relationship styles. People who come in for counseling are clearly looking to change something they see problematic in their partnership – and hopefully take home a few helpful relationship tips and tools. The problems range from poor communication – to resentment and trust violations due [...]

5 Tips for a Healthy Relationship

I’ve written a lot about healthy relationships and what aspects successful couples have that make them unique. As I continue my couples therapy work I continue to gather more information about relationships, the importance of good couples communication, their most significant sticking points – and what brings them together.
Here are my top 5 relationship tips [...]

The Relationship Check-Up by Evelyn Schmechtig-Cochran, LMFT

Most adults engage in long-term relationships, including marriage and other committed partnerships. Nearly everyone experiences difficulties in their marriage or committed relationship from time to time, but some people seem more prepared to anticipate these hard times and respond to them more skillfully than others.
What personal qualities, attitudes and behaviors help these seemingly more skilled [...]


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