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Closeness Communication Bias: Why it’s Hurting our Relationships
One of my aims on my 23 for 2023 List is to read 50 books this year. I’m an avid reader, but this is the first time I’ve had a
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Stepcouples: Prioritize Your Marriage
“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” -Jennifer Smith Although 90 percent of people get married, only four in
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Habituation: A Hazard to Your Healthy Marriage
When we first move to a new city, we are excited to explore the city and check out new places. However, after a while, we become accustomed to it and
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Can One Partner Improve a Marriage?
“Marriages either get better or worse. They never stand still.” -Dr. Gary Chapman My husband and I have gone through our share of ups and downs during our married life
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Life Lessons from a Sand Dune
“A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.” -Pearl S. Buck My husband and I recently
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Quality Time: A Relationship Investment Worth Making
“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” -Jennifer Smith Are you getting enough quality time with your partner? Do
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Why I Love Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: a day that people seem to either love or despise. Just the other day, while I was eating lunch, I overheard two women chatting about it. “Valentine’s Day
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What Seahorses Can Teach Us About Relationships
Dr. Gottman, marriage and relationship researcher, has a phrase he frequently uses in his couples counseling sessions. He encourages the idea of “small things often.” This means it’s not the
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5 to 1: The Game-Changing Ratio for Your Stepfamily
As an educator, at the end of a semester, I have equally conflicting emotions of both joy and dread. I’m excited to see how much my students have progressed during
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Go on a Microadventure with Your Partner
Stepmoms, are you getting enough quality time with your partner? Do you have regular date nights? Or have your date nights been replaced by watching TV together on the couch?