Put Excitement Back Into Your Relationship
August 31, 2010
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Do you really have to scale K2 together or survive a reality show to spice up your relationship? Well…. maybe not K2. You may agree
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: Couples & Relationships
Protecting Children from the Impact of Marital Strife
August 24, 2010
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A study reported by Janice Kiecolt-Glaser indicated that research shows that childhood trauma and adversity can actually shorten a child’s lifespan by 7 to 15
Regulating Stress When Driving As A Couple
August 18, 2010
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Almost every couple has a car story- be it good, bad or ugly. Romance unfolds in cars. Given the privacy, small space, music, heat
True Love Means-Looks Still Matter
August 10, 2010
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“I love you but I don’t love that large Disney Sweatshirt.” “When did marriage mean you would stop shaving on the weekends?” “Everything you tried
The Husband and Wives Club – An Interview with Author, Laurie Abraham (Part 2)
June 7, 2010
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In the last blog (Part 1) we began our interview with Laurie Abraham, author of The Husband and Wives Club: A Year in the Life
Commitment vs. Attractive Alternative Temptations
May 17, 2010
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What guarantees commitment in the face of attractive alternative temptations? Nothing. What maintains commitment in the face of attractive alternative temptations? Many things. There is
Is There Room for Your Stuff and Your Partner?
May 4, 2010
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In a new and fascinating book, Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things, Randy O. Frost and Gail Steketee draw upon the stories of
Couple Dream Sharing
April 8, 2010
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Last week, we began discussing dreams. (If you missed those two blog posts, you can check them out here and here.) Now that we have
Should You Tell Your Partner Your Dreams?
March 30, 2010
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It is quite possible that you have said or heard your partner say: “You will never believe the dream I had last night!” “You were
Promoting Your Partner’s Ideal Self: The Michelangelo Phenomenon
March 26, 2010
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In the past few blog posts, we have considered disagreements and value conflicts between partners, envying your partner, understanding jealousy and identifying similar and opposite