Category: women
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Maintaining Mindfulness
Take a second to stop and think… Are you maintaining mindfulness today? You might ask, well what does that mean exactly? The idea of mindfulness is to be present to ourselves physically, emotionally, spiritually and literally in the moment. Being mindful involves focusing on your breathing and thoughts rather than projecting yourself into the future…
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31 Days to a Happy Husband
What’s the secret to having a happy husband? What have you done for ME lately? Does that sound familiar? Chances are, that question does sound familiar. And it’s often right out of the mouth of wives who also might ask- why should I be nice to you if you’re not nice to me? But maybe…
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The Days of Wine and Roses: When Your Partner Drinks Too Much
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in abuse, addiction, advice, anger, anxiety, blame, communication, conflict, counseling, dependency, depression, fighting, illness, marriage, men, podcasts, stress, tips, womenHow can you tell when your partner drinks too much? When does drinking become a problem? Imagine meeting someone new. You start going out on romantic dates- dates that maybe include a bottle of wine, candles, roses, the whole nine yards. Initially, the alcohol acts as an intimacy and romance enhancer. It helps you both…
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Are YOU the “I” in the Storm?
If you were the reason for the fighting in your marriage, would you be able to admit you were the “I” in the storm? One of the biggest challenges facing couples today is their inability to truly hear one another and recognize the unhealthy communication patterns that develop over time. In many cases it starts…
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Mental Illness & Marriage
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in abuse, addiction, advice, anger, anxiety, communication, conflict, dependency, depression, family, illness, marriage, men, podcasts, self image, special need, stress, tips, womenWhat kind of impact does mental illness have on a marriage? In today’s society, it’s becoming more and more common for individuals to be living with some sort of mental health condition or illness like anxiety or depression. And while there are many issues and conditions that present themselves in different, unique ways, oftentimes the…
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Fuzzy Boundaries: Affair Proofing Your Marriage
What’s the real story behind infidelity and affair proofing your marriage? Though data varies, many researchers and clinicians would say that about 25 percent of men and 15 percent of women engage in an affair during the course of their marriage. Extramarital affairs cross all boundaries. While the news media chronicle the affairs of our…