In a Relationship-Love Means Being Able to Say “NO”
August 6, 2014
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Can you say NO to your partner? Can you tolerate hearing NO? In a relationship, the freedom to say NO may be one of the
Dr. Suzanne B. Phillips
Licensed Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Diplomate in Group Psychology, Certified Group Therapist, Author, Radio Host and Media Consultant Covering a Wide Range of Psychological Topics
Category: couple disagreements
Survive the First Four Years of Marriage: Use Anger Management
March 13, 2014
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We know that only half of all first marriages make it. What we often don’t recognize is that the first four years seem to be
Raising Teens Without Ruining Your Marriage: Three Principles
June 3, 2013
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Whereas most people are warned that the blessed event of a new baby may challenge the romance in their marriage – not enough warning is
When Couples Stop Talking: Reasons and Remedies
April 24, 2013
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Most couples know the positive sounds of silence-the mutual experience of sharing time and space together without needing words. Be it walking the dog together,
An Asset to Couple Intimacy: The Capacity “To Be Alone”
April 2, 2013
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While the definition of intimacy may vary depending on the relationship, it is generally felt to be the “ authentic” connection between two people. As
How Different Are the Private and Public Versions of Your Relationship?
September 20, 2012
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Almost everyone has felt the shock of hearing that a couple that seemed “so great together” was breaking up. It can also be just as
Reducing Marital Stress Helps Children Return to School
September 3, 2012
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When children head back to school this year, they should not be carrying emotional baggage from home. When we worry about how our children will
Re-Connect With an Ex? Crucial Considerations
July 18, 2012
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Recycling is a good idea, except when it comes to relationships. Regardless of what people tell themselves about the time invested, the good times missed,
Renovate Your Relationship: Replace Unsafe Couple Dynamics
June 28, 2012
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Regardless of how new or old your relationship, most couples can benefit from changing relationship dynamics that cause marital deterioration. In a recent study in
Are You Invalidating Your Partner - Without Realizing It?
May 30, 2012
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Probably the hardest things to change are the things we don’t realize we’re doing – like invalidating our partner. Thanks to a plethora of self-help