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A recipe for divorce: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. 
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"...blackmail does not have to be a life or death threat to be real. It can be more subtle than that."
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Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC, exposes emotional blackmail with these key signs
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If living the life of a rock ‘n’ roll star is not the way towards a life of happiness and fulfillment, then how do you find satisfaction? Perhaps it might be found in engaging in the opposite of materialism, gratitude.
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Myths about domestic violence continue to shield abusers from the consequences of their actions.
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Are you believing one of these myths?
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A weakness of a narcissist is their extreme hatred of being embarrassed. There is nothing worse for them than having someone point out even the slightest fault.
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You can deflect the punches of a narcissist by recognizing these common traits.
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Most of us don't realize all the big and small ways we push love away, but these behaviors are sure signs we're doing just that.
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Great article highlighting how we turn away from those who love us!
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When you do all you can to be there for your partner and yourself, your relationship is much more likely to thrive and maybe even strengthen as you travel this difficult path.
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In part one of this two-part blog, we learned about two of the common mistakes people make when communicating: using “you” language plus directives and making universal statements. We discussed substitutions that can be used for more effective communication. Sometimes the message the sender intends is not the message the receiver gathers. Often this is …
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When your partner has ADHD, it's easy to interpret her inattention as a lack of interest. Here's how to rekindle that spark, and help both partners feel loved and supported.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:
ADHD affects individuals in a variety of ways but it also affects those in relationships with them. If you are in a relationship with someone who has ADHD, this is a great read!
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Four powerful ways to build trust in your relationship. The great thing about relationships is there is always room to experiment and grow.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's curator insight,
September 25, 2015 8:53 AM
Four ways we keep showing up for each other. As the years pass, moment-by-moment, trial and error, good times and bad, we build a relationship of trust.
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Marriage is more than joining together as husband and wife. It's also merging finances when you go from a couple to newlyweds.
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Great tips for newlyweds on how to merge finances. Very helpful!
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Dust off your thank-yous. Make every day a day for thanks-giving.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:
New studies support the idea that gratitude is an integral part of healthy relationships. As marriages move past the honeymoon stage, couples go from appreciating and loving every little detail about each other to taking each other for granted. A nourishing cycle of encouragement and appreciation provides extra incentive to maintain our relationships.
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"As it turns out, for many things we care about in life and work, winning isn’t always the goal."
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:
Is your need to win leading to relationship failures?
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Our brains can’t help but compare the imperfect human snoring beside us to the ideal hunk in our heads. But around the corner there isn’t someone better—only someone different.
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According to a recent study, different behaviors during romantic conflict are linked to heart problems and back pain.
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UC Berkeley psychologist Robert Levenson gives insight into negative emotional expression within relationships and specific health problems. How do you argue?
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Life isn’t fair. Everyone, at some point, has to deal with a painful or unpleasant situation that they did not [...]
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Psychologist Leslie Becker-Phelps asks, "Do you just want it to change? Or, do you want to change it?If the latter resonated with you, if you want to help yourself, that’s already a step in the right direction and away from the victim role."
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When an adult child has ADHD, moving back home can be a dead end. Here's how parents can help their child get back on their feet and feel supported. ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information for adults and children from experts in attention deficit and learning disabilities like dyslexia. How to manage ADD medications, set up school accommodations for your child, help your marriage to an ADD/ADHD adult parent children with discipline problems, use alternative treatments, succeed at work, and manage time and money.
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These aren't just ordinary tips, these are scientifically proven.
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Gain insight on strengthening your marital bond through scientifically proven ways.
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Everyone makes mistakes – that’s a given. So, partners in long-term relationships will at some point upset each other. They [...]
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The blame game! It is so tempting and it's so easy to play! Learn a new way to play with this article!
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Tall, dark and handsome. Blonde and athletic with a great sense of humor. Quiet and book-smart...is focusing on a particular type of person the best strategy for trying to find a serious romantic partner?
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In part one of this two-part blog, we learned about two of the common mistakes people make when communicating: using “you” language plus directives and making universal statements. We discussed substitutions that can be used for more effective communication. Sometimes the message the sender intends is not the message the receiver gathers. Often this is …
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Learn about how we often unintentionally use ineffective communication skills and some tools for more effective communication.
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Nothing helps clarify your values like being in an intimate, committed relationship. We are often unaware of our deeply held values and goals. But when your partner-to-be says or does something tha...
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April 20, 2015 12:05 PM
Excellent article about creating a pre-marital conversation that honors both partners and integrates goals with values.
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Science says lasting relationships come down to—you guessed it—kindness and generosity.
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“There’s a habit of mind that the master relationships have,” Gottman explained in an interview, “which is this: they are scanning social environment for things they can appreciate and say thank you for. They are building this culture of respect and appreciation very purposefully."
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Professor John Gottman lists some common relationship practices that can spell real trouble for couples.