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    Can Angry and Unhappy couples survive Covid 19

    June 10, 2020

    Susan forced herself out of bed. She was exhausted from another sleepless night due to a fight with John about her lack of desire. John was a decent guy, and a good father, but often nights ended up with him storming out of the bedroom and blaming her. When they were both leaving the house […]

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    Can Angry and Unhappy couples survive Covid 19

    June 10, 2020

    Susan forced herself out of bed. She was exhausted from another sleepless night due to a fight with John about her lack of desire. John was a decent guy, and a good father, but often nights ended up with him storming out of the bedroom and blaming her. When they were both leaving the house […]

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    Fueling your partner relationship with kindness and compassion during COVID19

    May 12, 2020

    Kindness and compassion are always essential for cultivating positive relationships. During these times of stress with no end date predicted, the challenges to tend our relationships increases. Listening to so many of my clients, and experiencing my own struggles I am struck with the simultaneous resilience and fragility individuals and their relationships evidence. Our moods […]

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    Fueling your partner relationship with kindness and compassion during COVID19

    May 12, 2020

    Kindness and compassion are always essential for cultivating positive relationships. During these times of stress with no end date predicted, the challenges to tend our relationships increases. Listening to so many of my clients, and experiencing my own struggles I am struck with the simultaneous resilience and fragility individuals and their relationships evidence. Our moods […]

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    How to Help Your Relationship Fitness During the Holidays

    December 20, 2017

    If you have great self-esteem, never fight with your spouse or feel disappointed during the holiday season, please don’t read any further. However, if the holidays are creating anxiety, headaches and concerns about marital tension and disconnection please do. Last week I sat in a counseling session with Susan and Bob. (All names have been […]

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    How to Help Your Relationship Fitness During the Holidays

    December 20, 2017

    If you have great self-esteem, never fight with your spouse or feel disappointed during the holiday season, please don’t read any further. However, if the holidays are creating anxiety, headaches and concerns about marital tension and disconnection please do. Last week I sat in a counseling session with Susan and Bob. (All names have been […]

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    Reducing the Risk of Infidelity—Some Thoughts and Behaviors to Prevent It

    July 19, 2017

    Tears, tension, hurt, anger and guarded hope fill my office when couples arrive after learning of an affair. Each situation is unique, but the intensity and fragility of emotions are often extremely powerful. After an affair, feelings of guilt, betrayal, and distrust permeate the connection. Whatever problems went unresolved before the affair now get muted […]

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    Reducing the Risk of Infidelity—Some Thoughts and Behaviors to Prevent It

    July 19, 2017

    Tears, tension, hurt, anger and guarded hope fill my office when couples arrive after learning of an affair. Each situation is unique, but the intensity and fragility of emotions are often extremely powerful. After an affair, feelings of guilt, betrayal, and distrust permeate the connection. Whatever problems went unresolved before the affair now get muted […]

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    Sex Therapy for Loss of Desire and Avoidance

    June 9, 2017

    Is your relationship plagued with feeling undesired, suffering from sexual rejection or just feeling like you and your partner have become roommates? Desire discrepancies, sexual rejection or lack of intimacy can leave partners hurt, confused, angry and depressed. Talking about sexual issues and the myths that surround sexual expectations make these feelings difficult to discuss. […]

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    Sex Therapy for Loss of Desire and Avoidance

    June 9, 2017

    Is your relationship plagued with feeling undesired, suffering from sexual rejection or just feeling like you and your partner have become roommates? Desire discrepancies, sexual rejection or lack of intimacy can leave partners hurt, confused, angry and depressed. Talking about sexual issues and the myths that surround sexual expectations make these feelings difficult to discuss. […]

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    Rekindling Connection and Passion In Long-Term Relationships

    May 3, 2017

    If you’re feeling, distant, lonely or lacking sexual desire, try to take action quickly. The greatest obstacle to improving relationship problems is waiting too long. It’s a lot easier to lose 10 or 15 lbs. than 40 or 50. Small problems and concerns are more quickly corrected than long-term distresses. Couples often hesitate bringing problems […]

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    Rekindling Connection and Passion In Long-Term Relationships

    May 3, 2017

    If you’re feeling, distant, lonely or lacking sexual desire, try to take action quickly. The greatest obstacle to improving relationship problems is waiting too long. It’s a lot easier to lose 10 or 15 lbs. than 40 or 50. Small problems and concerns are more quickly corrected than long-term distresses. Couples often hesitate bringing problems […]

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    How To Find The Right Partner For A Happier Life

    April 21, 2017

    So many of my clients sit across from me hurt, angry and confused. It has happened to them once again. This time they were sure they had made the right choice. Relationship disappointment can shatter one’s self-esteem and confidence. In this article, I hope to provide you with some thoughts, which might be helpful in […]

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    How To Find The Right Partner For A Happier Life

    April 21, 2017

    So many of my clients sit across from me hurt, angry and confused. It has happened to them once again. This time they were sure they had made the right choice. Relationship disappointment can shatter one’s self-esteem and confidence. In this article, I hope to provide you with some thoughts, which might be helpful in […]

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    Rebuilding Affection and Hope in a Marriage

    March 14, 2017

    It might not sound like a giant leap forward, but after years Sally had finally asked Jake for a hug. (All names have been changed to maintain confidentiality) Years had passed and the gulf and tension between them had become chasm like until last week. They had been in counseling for several sessions and finally […]

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    Rebuilding Affection and Hope in a Marriage

    March 14, 2017

    It might not sound like a giant leap forward, but after years Sally had finally asked Jake for a hug. (All names have been changed to maintain confidentiality) Years had passed and the gulf and tension between them had become chasm like until last week. They had been in counseling for several sessions and finally […]

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    Angry At Your Partner Too Often, Try Some Appreciation

    February 2, 2017

    I was talking to a dear friend earlier this morning. She was complaining about the frequent fights she and her husband had been having over the past six months. We commiserated together, as I had fought with my husband two nights ago (yes marriage therapists fight with their spouses also). We talked about the emotional […]

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    Angry At Your Partner Too Often, Try Some Appreciation

    February 2, 2017

    I was talking to a dear friend earlier this morning. She was complaining about the frequent fights she and her husband had been having over the past six months. We commiserated together, as I had fought with my husband two nights ago (yes marriage therapists fight with their spouses also). We talked about the emotional […]

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    How Can Marriage Counseling Help

    January 9, 2017

    If you are looking for a quick fix, marriage counseling is not the answer. If you are looking for positive change, improved mood and communication in your relationship, it may be. I begin the article this way to dispel false claims and unrealistic expectations. In a world that is overrun with Internet and billboard messages […]

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    How Can Marriage Counseling Help

    January 9, 2017

    If you are looking for a quick fix, marriage counseling is not the answer. If you are looking for positive change, improved mood and communication in your relationship, it may be. I begin the article this way to dispel false claims and unrealistic expectations. In a world that is overrun with Internet and billboard messages […]

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