How we communicate with one another has certainly changed over the last few decades. Currently, 98% of young adults own a cell phone. In fact, texting has surpassed phone calls in preferred communication in general. It is now the preferred way young adults talk with each other and their romantic partners. Recent research illustrates how […]
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What’s the old joke about how marriage can get in the way of a great sex life? While it’s not quite that straightforward, there is more truth to this statement than you may realize. Recent research published in BMJ Open looked at a 2-year period of people’s sex lives, and the results were very relevant
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Most of us have had the experience of being irritable or cranky after a poor night’s sleep. Research shows that poor sleep can lead to chronic health problems. It should come as no surprise then that sleep quality can affect relationships too. Researchers were interested in how poor sleep can lead to increased inflammation and
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When couples want to set up an appointment for relationship counseling, communication struggles are almost always included as one of their (sometimes numerous) problems. They typically point to an area of conflict around finances, parenting, or sex life. But they inevitably share how their communication needs dramatic improvement. They also often mention the need to
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Cohabitating, or living with your partner before marriage, is sometimes regarded as a bad idea. There is even research that shows couples who live together and then marry actually have higher rates of divorce. However, how people decide to move in together can make a huge difference in the success or failure of their future
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It’s well established now how frequently couples get divorced. Although many couples in the glow of their honeymoon phase think everything will be perfect, it often winds up not being the case. Here are nine critical premarital conversations to have before making this important step in life in order to ensure a happy marriage. Critical
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In my practice, it is unfortunately common for clients to end up blaming themselves when their relationship ends. This is especially true after a breakup when they sometimes will even consider themselves a failure. For some clients with depressive tendencies, the breakup can trigger a negative thinking spiral where they become hyper-focused on their faults
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The old adage, “never go to bed angry,” may have more meaning than originally thought. Recent research from Ohio University examined couples mood, sleep, and overall health. They discovered that those who went to bed angry had a higher chance of developing problems such as heart disease and even Alzheimer’s. How Does This Happen?
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Couples face many hurdles and challenges, especially early on in their relationship. After marriage, trying to juggle jobs, kids, and financial stress can cause couples to lose their spark and personal connection to one another. Instead of falling out of “love” they often fall out of “liking” one another. Researchers from Florida State University wanted
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Having periodic doubts about your partner isn’t unusual, especially after a major argument has occurred. After these times, we do tend to question our relationships. However, new research shows that when concerns or doubts about our relationships exist – especially if we can’t count on our partner – it can lead to instability in the
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