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  • Love and Politics: How Successful Couples Manage Their Differences Love and Politics: How Successful Couples Manage Their Differences

    Love and Politics: How Successful Couples Manage Their Differences

Love and Politics: How Successful Couples Manage Their Differences

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Are you one of those rare people who hasn’t had an argument with someone about politics?

How about someone close to you? Like maybe your spouse or partner?

When it comes to politics, there’s not much that my husband and I agree on.

And we’re by no means the only ones.

According to a recent Pew report, political affiliation has become the […]

By |March, 26th, 2023|Couples: Conflict, Couples: Love & Marriage, Emotions, Habit Change, Love & Marriage, People Skills: Conflict, Self-Care, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Love and Politics: How Successful Couples Manage Their Differences
  • Do This To Save Your Marriage- Part 2: Learn to Complain Well Do This To Save Your Marriage- Part 2: Learn to Complain Well

    Do This To Save Your Marriage- Part 2: Learn to Complain Well

Do This To Save Your Marriage- Part 2: Learn to Complain Well

When was the last time you had a disagreement, an argument, or a big fight with your spouse or partner?  Was it the same ongoing disagreement you’ve had over and over?  (more…)

By |October, 2nd, 2022|Habit Change, Love & Marriage|Comments Off on Do This To Save Your Marriage- Part 2: Learn to Complain Well
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    Dead Certain You’re Unhappy, But Dead Set Against Divorce? Dead Certain You’re Unhappy, But Dead Set Against Divorce?

    Dead Certain You’re Unhappy, But Dead Set Against Divorce?

Dead Certain You’re Unhappy, But Dead Set Against Divorce?

Miserable in your marriage? These days it’s easy to feel disappointed when a spouse doesn’t live up to our overload of expectations: best friend, workout buddy, hot sex partner, confidante, mentor, financial planner, and life coach all rolled into one.

By |February, 15th, 2022|Happiness, Love & Marriage|Comments Off on Dead Certain You’re Unhappy, But Dead Set Against Divorce?
  • How to Deal With a Difficult Person — Without Becoming Part of the Problem How to Deal With a Difficult Person — Without Becoming Part of the Problem

    How to Deal With a Difficult Person — Without Becoming Part of the Problem

How to Deal With a Difficult Person — Without Becoming Part of the Problem

One of my extended family members died recently.  When people offered their condolences, without hesitation I found myself replying, “It’s the kind of death that is a blessing.” (more…)

By |August, 2nd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Deal With a Difficult Person — Without Becoming Part of the Problem
  • How to Be in a Relationship — Without Losing Yourself How to Be in a Relationship — Without Losing Yourself

    How to Be in a Relationship — Without Losing Yourself

How to Be in a Relationship — Without Losing Yourself

Having love in our lives is important to most of us. Numerous studies indicate that intimate relationships are the single most important source of life satisfaction. (more…)

By |February, 2nd, 2016|Love & Marriage|Comments Off on How to Be in a Relationship — Without Losing Yourself
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    What Happens When A Husband Shares Power? What Happens When A Husband Shares Power?

    What Happens When A Husband Shares Power?

What Happens When A Husband Shares Power?

The period drama Mad Men highlighted the American cultural revolution during the 1960s, when it was a man’s world at home and when sexual banter at the office wasn’t yet harassment.  Not long after the final episode ended in the time period 1970, an unknown researcher was beginning another “relationship” revolution.

By |July, 7th, 2015|Love & Marriage, Success: Conflict|Comments Off on What Happens When A Husband Shares Power?