The dating industry has gone through significant changes over the last few decades. A big part of that change has been the shift towards the internet and online dating. Online dating has now been cemented in our society as the standard for dating for the last 20 years. Now it’s very common for singles to […]
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In our currently uncertain pandemic world, our stress levels are at an all-time high. What we hear on the news about how the disease affects so many people, plus the devastating effect on the economy, can really be unnerving. That anxiety can easily make its way into the home and affect your relationship. Moreover, there
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Most of us have been in quarantine for several weeks now and many states are well into their second month of being stuck at home. For most cohabitating relationships, this is a completely new experience. If, however, you are in a very new relationship, things might not be so bad during your “honeymoon high” phase.
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You’ve been quarantined at home for weeks by now and have been bombarded with lots of uncomfortable and scary feelings. Even worse, you’re starting to beat yourself up for what you haven’t accomplished. You desperately wish you would’ve been able to check off a few more items on your “to-do” list, but instead your
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Couples, of course, frequently hear about the need for date night and spending one-on-one time together. There’s no question that spending quality time with your partner is beneficial for your relationship. In fact, research has found that engaging in more novel activities in your relationship can reignite the spark between the two of you. There
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Typically, divorces, breakups, and almost all relationship endings are associated with intense emotion. Anger, sadness, grief, and pain tend to dominate the emotions of those who suffer a relationship breakup. Time often helps heal these emotional wounds. But what comes next? Consider these thoughts about what happens after a breakup and how to take inventory
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Many couples who show up in my office often seek help because of the infidelity of some kind. It could be in the form of either physical or emotional infidelity or even a different type of trust violation. Many couples are surprised to learn that infidelity, more often than not, does not lead to the
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The saying “opposites attract” is embedded in our culture. It exists because some feel that the path to love involves finding a super-exciting partner who is very different from us in many ways. In the 1950s a sociologist named Robert Winch wrote that we seek others who compliment us, rather than those who are similar
Stress is so common in our world today. Oftentimes we are so used to it that we don’t fully realize the toll that stress takes in our lives. There are many different sources of stress. Most often people think of work stress, financial stress, or family stress as the greatest sources of anxiety. So, what
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There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. All relationships require some give and take. However, some people struggle in relationships that are not meeting their needs. These types of relationships require an unhealthy amount of sacrifice. How do you know if you are in a relationship that’s not right for you? Here are
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