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Cold Feet or Wedding Jitters—How Can I know?
“I know everyone gets stressed before the wedding,” said Sarah. “But we’re arguing so much that I can’t help wonder, Are we really right for each other? How can I know if this is just the stress of wedding planning or a glimpse …
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Your Wedding, His Wedding
Overheard at the Seattle Wedding Show…
One groom to another: “This place is wall to wall flowers, and she says she can’t find what she wants! What is she looking for? To me, they’re just flowers. To her, they mean something—what, I have …
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The Bride’s Emotional Cocktail
“I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster,” said Julie, four months before her wedding. “I’ve never been so happy, but then suddenly I’ll find myself in tears. Sometimes it feels like I’m about to go away and say goodbye to everyone. …
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Envisioning Your Future
In my counseling practice, I work with couples in all stages of life. I see engaged couples and married couples who are struggling with their relationships. Very often these men and women want very different things out of life. I see men …
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When You’re a Bride with Kids
(The Delicate Balance)
“I feel like I have a split personality,” said Carla. “Marrying Jack is a dream come true. But it’s not a dream for Kim and Dan at all. I’m torn between being blissfully happy and wracked with guilt. Carla is …
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