Category: house
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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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Pet Peeves: Can a Pet Make or Break Your Marriage?
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in adoption, advice, appreciation, children, coaching, communication, compatibility, conflict, counseling, depression, fairness, family, fathers, house, marriage, men, mothers, podcasts, stress, tips, womenPets can be a source of joy, or a nightmare. Which kind of pet should you get, if any? How many is too many? Whose responsibility is it to take care of them? The issues of pets are fairly easy to work out on your own, but when you and your spouse disagree about how…
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Don’t Be a Stepmonster!
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Is there a way to gain respect from your stepchildren without turning into an evil stepmonster? We’ve all heard the famous stepmonster horror stories… like that of the workings of Lady Tremaine, Cinderella’s wicked stepmother. And they don’t turn out well… for the stepmoms, that is. Luckily it doesn’t have to be that way in…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Step Children- A Step Parent’s Guide
Did you grow up dreaming of the day that your life would turn into an episode of The Brady Bunch? Probably not. Blended families – those with children from previous relationships – are becoming the norm. That means more and more people are facing the challenges of being a step parent every day, and many…
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No More Mr. Nice Guy: Speaking Up For What You Want
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in advice, blame, coaching, communication, conflict, control, dependency, fairness, fighting, house, marriage, podcasts, romance, self image, stressHow far will you go to please your partner? No one likes peering into a schoolyard and seeing a bully. Bullies are mean and manipulative, but they exist. What many people don’t know is the secret ingredient that gives bullies power. It’s submission. It’s very hard to have someone push you around if that is…
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Why Couples Need to Eat, Sleep & Play Together
Is your hectic schedule damaging your relationship? We all have busy schedules filled with work, appointments, children’s activities, and family events. No matter how much we seem to get done we can’t seem to muster any more free time. This lack of time can begin to affect our families, and even our spouse. Dr. Kristen…