Episode 654: The SHOCKING Reason Why You Want Your AVOIDANT Ex Back
Why are people who have an anxious attachment style so attracted to people with an avoidant attachment style?Dating/relationship expert Lucia…
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3 Ways to Deal with Disappointment
How do you deal with disappointment that comes in all shapes and sizes for all of us? We think something…
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What If My Marriage Interferes with My Calling?
There may come a day in your marriage when you and your spouse disagree on something you feel passionate about.…
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From Odysseus to Modern Day
In Homer’s Odyssey, composed around the 8th century BCE, we encounter the quintessential masculine hero, Odysseus. A decorated veteran of…
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Episode 655: How To Love Your Avoidant Partner
If you’re dating someone with an avoidant attachment style or you’re trying to get your avoidant ex back, this video…
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Making Love Last: Lessons Learned From 25 Years of Marriage
Last week, we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and it seemed appropriate to talk about what we’ve learned about making…
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Obsessed with Control: Addressing Perfectionism and Codependence
For some, asking for help feels like a threat; the need to do so invariably makes them feel inferior. “Why…
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What Are “Confessional Communities”?
When I first learned of “Confessional Communities,” I wasn’t sure what to think. I resonate with the words recorded in…
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5 Tips to Improve Sex (from a Sex Therapist)
Improving sexual intimacy requires developing emotional and sexual intelligence. It also requires planning (even if that doesn’t sound sexy!) The…
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Episode 657: The Real Reason Why No Contact Works To Get Your Ex Back
If you’ve been dumped or had to dump someone because they cheated or took you for granted, no contact is…
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Getting a Fresh Start in Love and Falling in Love Again
One of the best ways to get a fresh start in anything… Especially falling in love again is to realize…
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Letting Go of Grudges and Finding Freedom
The idea of forgiving people who have deeply hurt us is difficult, yet forgiveness holds a particularly significant place within…
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Touch More, Touch Often
I lay in my husband’s arms, a small spoon nestled within his big. His arm is draped around me and…
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Episode 650: Will My Ex Miss Me If I Leave Them Alone?
If you’re in no contact to get your ex back, you’re probably worried that your ex will move on. Dating/relationship…
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The painful part of lasting love (and why it doesn’t have to be your reality)
A long relationship that’s filled with lasting love sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? Everybody wants it. Right? (Especially…
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How Can Exhausted Parents Create Time for Their Relationship?
Parents, especially those with small children, can have difficulty making time for their spouses. Children need a lot of our…
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How I Integrate Gottman Method Therapy and Susan Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy in My Work With Couples
In the 1970’s and 1980’s, two pioneers in marital research were quietly gathering data on how to create happy lasting…
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Episode 649: The Key Sign Your Ex Is Hurting
Being dumped is painful. Somehow, knowing that your ex is also in pain, helps to make the breakup easier. Dating/relationship…
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Sticky Conversations-3 Tips for Making Them Easier
Any conversation can turn ugly and messy if you don’t handle it right and today we’re giving you 3 tips…
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How Does a Friend Love at All Times?
Do you have a friend? Maybe you have lots of friends. Some you can call acquaintances, but many of us…
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