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Valentine’s Day After the Affair: Pain or Passion? February 13, 2018 . 4 Comments
When someone discovers an affair, “the world no longer makes sense.” —Janis A. Spring • • • Dear Sam, It’s been a month since I learned about your affair. I am still devastated ... Read More
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Help! I Am Having an Affair and Don’t Want to Stop February 12, 2018 . 4 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have been having a torrid affair with a coworker for seven months. It has been undoubtedly the most exhilarating, liberating, but also emotionally wrenching time ... Read More
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‘You Complete Me’: Fantasy Versus Reality in Love Relationships February 8, 2018 . 2 Comments
Romantics, myself included, melted when Tom Cruise uttered “You complete me” in the 1996 hit movie Jerry Maguire. Soon the sentiment became a litmus test of commitment and dedication ... Read More
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7 Steps to Rebuilding Trust in Your Relationship February 8, 2018 . 32 Comments
Rebuilding trust in your relationship can be difficult after it has been broken or compromised. Depending on the nature of the offense, convincing your partner that you can be trusted again ... Read More
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Fighting Over Finances? Don’t Let Money Issues Ruin Your Relationship February 7, 2018 . 6 Comments
Money is a common source of bickering among many couples. They fight over how one or both people are spending money. They fight over how much money is coming into the household. Some couples ... Read More
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3 Things You’re Probably Doing That Could Hurt Your Relationship February 7, 2018 . 3 Comments
If you’re in a relationship, you’ve probably experienced at least some amount of emotional pain or conflict. Relationships are hard work! Two people with different backgrounds, different ... Read More
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When the Urge Is Uneven: Understanding the Universe of Sexual Desire February 6, 2018 . 3 Comments
In my experience, mismatched levels of sexual desire, or libido, tops the reasons couples enter sex therapy. It’s the reason Marcie and Joe (not their real names) come to therapy weekly. ... Read More
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5 Ways ADHD Could Be Affecting Your Relationship February 6, 2018 . 4 Comments
In any relationship, there may be struggles with communication, expectations, and unmet needs. For relationships in which at least one of the partners has attention-deficit hyperactivity, ... Read More
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Study: Greater Suicide Risk Among Married Veterans February 2, 2018 . 1 Comment
Married veterans and those who live with a partner face a greater risk of suicide than single veterans, according to research published in Archives of Suicide Research. The study, which ... Read More
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Too Busy for Date Night? Try Micro Dates January 30, 2018 . 1 Comment
A common prescription for couples feeling disconnected, irritable, or lonely in the midst of busy lives is to make more time for their relationship by scheduling “date nights.” This ... Read More
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Putting Back Together the Pieces of a Broken Heart January 27, 2018 . 1 Comment
One of life’s greatest joys can be connecting to another soul in what may sometimes feel like a lonely world. A good relationship can be a landing on which to fall when the inevitable ... Read More
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How Do Happy Couples Manage Relationship Conflict? January 11, 2018 . 1 Comment
Did you know that happy couples report having the same amount of conflict as unhappy couples? According to Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the difference between the two groups is how they ... Read More