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Not tonight, honey: Dealing with sexual desire discrepancy

Not tonight, honey: Dealing with sexual desire discrepancy

in Marriage, Relationships, Sex March 22, 2023

Introduction Most of us didn’t learn about sexuality in an informative, straightforward way. Much of what is circulating in our culture about sex, intimacy and sexuality is based on myths, misinformation, porn use, or bad school sex education...

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How do you make decisions when you disagree?

How do you make decisions when you disagree?

in For Individuals, Marriage, Relationships December 14, 2022

(Based on the work of Pete Pearson and Ellyn Bader) Common mistakes we make when we disagree Relationships are a challenge.That is an understatement. They are a challenge because the opportunities to disagree are practically limitless. For a...

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Helping Couples Uncouple Well – Part II

in Marriage, Separation & Divorce August 16, 2022

How Can Couples Counseling Help Couples to Uncouple Well? In part I of Helping Couples Uncouple Well, I described how couples can design their future with creativity and an open mind. I described separation agreements, nesting agreements, and...

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Helping couples uncouple well. 💔

Helping couples uncouple well. 💔

in Marriage, Relationships, Separation & Divorce June 13, 2022

Designing the future with creativity and an open mind. When it comes to uncoupling, one size does not fit all. I want to tell you about some non-traditional ideas to help couples uncouple well. Many couples who decide to separate or divorce often...

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Two poems for the New Year

Two poems for the New Year

in For Individuals, News & Inspiration, Relationships January 4, 2022

If you’ve been on my email list for a while, you know that I send about 4 newsletters a year. For this New Year’s Newsletter, I am doing something different. I recently discovered John Roedel. He’s my new favorite poet because of the way he...

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How do Find Qualified Help for Your Relationship during a mental health crisis?

How do Find Qualified Help for Your Relationship during a mental health crisis?

in Relationships, Services October 27, 2021

Finding a qualified counselor to help you with your relationship isn’t always straightforward or easy. Couples often contact a therapist in times of distress and may decide to see the first therapist who has an opening. And these days, there...

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What do successful relationships and successful businesses have in common?

What do successful relationships and successful businesses have in common?

in Relationships July 7, 2021

The leaders have a vision for the future and meet regularly to plan how to achieve their goals. 😉 Most couples stop thinking critically about their relationship after the initialhoneymoon stage. When they start living together or they get...

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How to be kinder in a cruel world

How to be kinder in a cruel world

in Relationships March 9, 2021

Lessons from a writer 🧠 The brain First, let’s talk about the brain.   Now more than ever, the world can be cruel and stressful. We carry this stress with us into our own relationships. Whether we handle our stress by fighting or by...

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How is your sex life going during the COVID-19 year?  And what can you do about it?

How is your sex life going during the COVID-19 year?  And what can you do about it?

in Relationships, Sex December 17, 2020

Are you getting into a vicious cycle? For some people, touch deprivation is a real thing and it affects their mood and the immune system. Maybe you become more irritable when not touched on a regular basis. When you are in a bad mood, you may not...

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How to dial it down, keep your cool and reduce conflict this holiday

How to dial it down, keep your cool and reduce conflict this holiday

in For Individuals, Relationships November 24, 2020

Practical tips to reduce conflict during the holiday season (or anytime)! The holiday seasons is a good time of the year to ask yourself, “What can I do better?”; “What shifts can I make?”; “What can I change?”...

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7 Complaints of Long-Married Couples

in Sara in the Media November 19, 2020

Among the 7 complaints of long-married couples, one common issue is when one or both partners recognize, “Hey, I’ve been unhappy for a long time and I don’t want to be.” At that point, it’s time to commit yourself to changing the dynamic, says Sara Schwarzbaum, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago. Keep reading →

Assessing Anger Part 2: Unmet Needs in a Relationship

Assessing Anger Part 2: Unmet Needs in a Relationship

in For Individuals, Relationships September 2, 2020

Assessing anger is a mini blog series examining the meaning of anger, how to manage anger and how it can play out in relationships. If you missed part one, read it here. Part 2: Anger as an unmet need, desire or expectation Frequent angry...

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