Category: advice
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Mindfulness in Marriage
Do you have what it takes to be in a relationship? When we’re unhappy, unsatisfied, or unfulfilled in a relationship it’s the never-ending fight. Like a game of tag, the blame keeps getting thrown back and forth from one spouse to the other. Angry outbursts are sparked by seemingly unrelated events. The topic of debate…
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The Quest for Quality Time
How can you make quality time for your relationship when you can’t even make time for yourself? “I wish there were more hours in the day.” Every single one of us has uttered this phrase at least once in our lives. Between family, work and children competing for our attention and time, it’s easy to…
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Interrogation v. Conversation
When tensions are high, do you get to the source or avoid the conversation altogether? It’s not called the art of conversation for nothing. Some things in life come easily, but conversation isn’t always one of them. When issues arise, communication tends to take a backseat in an attempt to avoid a potential debate match.…
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Sibling Strife
Does long-standing sibling rivalry really have an impact on a marriage? So where does sibling rivalry start in the first place? According to academic professionals at the University of Michigan Health System, the most fundamental effect and characteristic of sibling rivalry is jealousy. Constant arguments between siblings create a strong feeling of tension in the…
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The Sound Relationship House
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in advice, appreciation, coaching, communication, compatibility, conflict, counseling, fairness, family, fathers, fighting, intimacy, marriage, men, mothers, podcasts, romance, tips, womenDo you and your partner have what it takes to build a sound relationship house? The Sound Relationship House theory was developed by relationship expert Dr. John Gottman and follows the notion that it’s essential for couples to cultivate and build a fundamental process for the success of the relationship. The theory includes areas such…
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Family Woes
Despite the fact that they’re family… What do you do when you just can’t stand to be around your in-laws? Although you love your spouse, you might not always love his or her parents or siblings. So how do you make peace with them when there has always been tension? How do you reach a…