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No Time For Love?
As the counseling session wrapped up, Sandy asked if we could schedule our next appointment for two weeks out instead of one. That way they would have more time to do their ‘homework’ and practice the communication skills they were learning.
“Yeah,” said …
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Soft and Slow
A recent Wall Street Journal article described the growing trend of CEO’s going to therapy. It makes a lot of sense when you think about it. They’re under great pressure, they’re supposed to have all the answers, and their ability to communicate …
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Do Your Marriage a Favor – Rock the Boat!
Sally knew that she and Mark had different tastes on their first date. But she kept her knowledge to herself.
When Mark said he liked to go camping, Sally didn’t express her first thought, which was: “The closest I get to camping is …
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Valentine’s Day —Beyond the Hearts and Flowers
“I thought our first Valentine’s Day as a married couple would be so special,” sighed Shelley to her best friend Kate. “But instead, it’s like he already just takes me for granted.”
” What happened? Did he forget?” asked Kate.
” No, he brought …
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How’s Your Marriage IQ?
Quiz:
- A lot of unhappiness in marriage comes from having unrealistically high expectations.
True / False
- The worst thing you can do for your relationship is to look down on your partner.
True / False
- Compromise is the best way to settle arguments.
True / False
- There is nothing wrong with getting angry with your …
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The High Price of Keeping Quiet
Karen and Jim came to me for counseling because Karen had mentioned the word “divorce.”
“I don’t understand how we got to this point,” said Jim. “We were always the golden couple. Everyone envied our relationship. Our friends came to us with their problems.”
“I …
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Time for a Dream Update?
“My wife and I need to learn to communicate,” said Tom. That’s what most people say when they call to schedule a marriage counseling appointment. And usually they’re right.
Three weeks later, I told Tom and Karla: “Communication is a problem, but it’s …
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What’s the Matter with John?
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Last Saturday, I was catching up on some bookkeeping in my home office. Around noon, my husband John came into my office and said, “It’s time to have lunch and STOP WORKING. It’s the WEEKEND.”
“I know. I just want to …
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
Small Emotions
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Last weekend, my husband said he wanted to see “Love Actually.” What? A man requesting a romantic movie? And we’d already seen it once. How did I get this lucky? Turns out he liked the way the film is upbeat and …
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Got a Minute? Improve Your Relationship.
Janet and Nate were on the verge of divorce when they first came to see me. Four months later, they were feeling closer to each other than they ever had before. What turned their marriage around? According to Janet and Nate, the most …
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
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