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How to Fix a Relationship in 5 Steps September 3, 2014 . 24 Comments
“Can this relationship be fixed?” Troubled couples often ask this question in relationship or marriage counseling. Having exhausted all the tools in their toolbox, partners come to ... Read More
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When One Parent Alienates a Child from the Other Parent September 2, 2014 . 23 Comments
Over the past few years since starting my private practice, I have seen and worked with numerous families where a divorce was either in progress or had already occurred and child-custody ... Read More
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My Wife Wants an Open Marriage. I Don’t. Now What? August 29, 2014 . 347 Comments
Thanks for your question. I can only imagine your bewilderment and confusion; things are humming along fine and suddenly, out of nowhere, your wife is asking you to play the “keys in ... Read More
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Anxiety in the Asperger’s/Autism Marriage: It Cuts Both Ways August 21, 2014 . 51 Comments
If you are what is commonly referred to as a “neurotypical” spouse of a person who is diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, you are probably accustomed to anxiety. I don’t mean ... Read More
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Is Fear of Rejection Keeping You Single? August 20, 2014 . 11 Comments
You are single, feeling good about yourself, looking your best, and decide to go out for a night on the town. In the back of your mind, there is a small nugget of hope that perhaps tonight ... Read More
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If My Wife Won’t Lose Weight, Am I Justified in Leaving Her? August 8, 2014 . 241 Comments
I really appreciate the authenticity with which you present your situation. The guilt you are feeling for writing in—and even for having the thoughts feelings you have—is palpable. It ... Read More
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Friend Divorce: 6 Important Tips for Ending a Friendship August 4, 2014 . 15 Comments
By the time you’re in your thirties and forties, you’ve met a substantial number of people. A small percentage of that group is made up of people you now call friends. In discussing ... Read More
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Help! My Wife Is Spending Us into Bankruptcy July 25, 2014 . 10 Comments
Thanks for your question. Boy, that is a doozy of a choice: bankruptcy or divorce. Would you rather lose the arm or the leg? It really does sound like your wife has a shopping addiction ... Read More
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Understanding Yourself Is Key to Understanding Others July 15, 2014 . 5 Comments
I am an introvert. Both of my daughters, now grown, are extroverts. When the second was in her mid-teens, I was working very long hours. I would frequently come home, brain fried, and find ... Read More
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How Do I Shake the Anger I Feel after My Husband’s Affair? June 27, 2014 . 191 Comments
Feeling angry is an incredibly natural response to the feelings of betrayal that come from infidelity. Your husband broke your trust. Your relationship has been damaged. All of this is ... Read More
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18 Qualities of a Marriage Built to Last June 23, 2014 . 20 Comments
How do you stay married? One way is to be sensitive to each other’s needs and to compromise every now and then. That means taking turns getting one’s way, or finding a third way that ... Read More
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He’s an Introvert, I’m an Extrovert. Are We Doomed? June 20, 2014 . 14 Comments
Thank you for this question. Handling the extroversion/introversion combination in a couple is something that many couples face. I’ve seen it quite frequently in my practice. Your ... Read More