Living Happily Ever After – Despite Stress
February 17, 2011
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It is easy to feel happy, content and hopeful when things are going well. What about when life becomes stressful? How do we hold on
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: Happiness
Understanding and Building a ‘Me’ Marriage
January 12, 2011
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Do you really want a ‘Me’ Marriage? Your first inclination may be to say, “I don’t think so.” Intuitively this makes sense as most partners
Is It a Loving Relationship or an Addiction?
September 27, 2010
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“Looking back I see my affair as a breakdown, as simply illness. It was a sickness, an emotional plague. It was equally as threatening as
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
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
Do Your Personality Traits Affect Your Relationship?
March 15, 2010
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So in your relationship is it a matter of “opposites attract” or “birds of a feather”? The question of whether similar or dissimilar personality traits
Handling Couple Disagreements: Do You Really Need a ‘Ref’?
March 9, 2010
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Last Thursday, the hour-long premiere of The Marriage Ref aired on national television, suggesting that what every couple needs is a “ref” to settle their
Understanding the Sounds of Silence in Your Relationship
February 5, 2010
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Silence can mean many things. It can mean yes, no, agreement or disagreement. It can imply contentment or dissatisfaction, safety or fear. It can be
Facing Thanksgiving Together After Trauma
November 24, 2009
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One of the unique things about Thanksgiving as a holiday is that on that day most people across the country, from all ethnic, cultural, religious