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I’m Raising My Daughter’s Child While My Husband Is Out Having Affairs March 22, 2013 . 6 Comments
Hi, and thanks for writing. Boy, that is a humdinger of a situation. Let me take this in two parts: your granddaughter and your marriage. First, your marriage. The question “is it ever ... Read More
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Five Myths About Polyamory and Monogamish Relationships March 1, 2013 . 13 Comments
Several years ago, sex advice columnist Dan Savage coined the term “monogamish” to refer to long-term committed relationships that bend the rules of monogamy with the consent of both ... Read More
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Keys to Choosing a Good Marriage Counselor February 21, 2013 . 35 Comments
Marriage counseling can save your marriage, prepare you for the stress of a baby, help you communicate more effectively, and get you on track for a lifetime of love. But when marriage counseling ... Read More
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Best of 2012: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Relationships and Marriage January 25, 2013 . 15 Comments
Marriage rates have steadily declined in the United States over the past several decades, and the American Psychological Association states that 40% to 50% of marriages will end in divorce. ... Read More
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Online Dating Causes More Marriages to Go Offline December 21, 2012 . 10 Comments
Internet dating is more popular than ever. What used to be seen as the last resort for desperate singles is now the chic and trendy way to find that special someone. And although online ... Read More
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‘Deployment Sex Pacts’: More Pleasure or More Problems? December 3, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to Diane Falzone, author of a recent column, the “deployment sex pact” is a long-standing military arrangement. Essentially, the pact gives permission for partners to engage ... Read More
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Risk of STIs Lower in Open Relationships Than in Those Marked by Affair November 30, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to a recent article, people in open marriages may practice safer sex than those who have extramarital affairs. In open marriages, partners agree that they do not have to remain ... Read More
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Can You Affair-Proof Your Marriage? November 23, 2012 . 9 Comments
The news and details surrounding U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus’ affair has spread through social media like wildfire. Sadly, this is not the first, nor will it be the last, public demise ... Read More
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Burdensome Secrets Make People Feel Heavier November 21, 2012 . 9 Comments
When people talk about carrying a secret, they describe it as if they are actually physically carrying something of tangible substance. Secrets are referred to as burdensome, and when they ... Read More
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Addicted to Love: Drawn to the Rush of Romance November 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
I was recently told a statistic that didn’t really surprise me, but was kind of an eye-opener nonetheless: Married individuals daydream about being single at least once a day. Well, I’d ... Read More
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Cheating and Concealing: An Evolutionary Perspective of Betrayal October 12, 2012 . 11 Comments
Many mental health professionals consider the three “A’s”—addiction, affairs, and abuse—sufficient reason to leave a partner. This blog addresses lower-level offenses related ... Read More
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Does Reality TV Influence Our Perception of Romance? October 4, 2012 . 8 Comments
Reality television programs are anything but real. Shows that depict romantic relationships or the pursuit thereof—such as The Bachelor and Real Housewives—reveal fantasy lives filled ... Read More