marital problems

  1. 8 Steps to Healing from Infidelity in Marriage

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    Healing from Infidelity in Marriage Healing from infidelity in a marriage is a complex and difficult process, but with the right steps, it is possible to rebuild trust and intimacy. Here are some of the most important steps to consider: Acknowledge the pain: Both partners need to…Read More

  2. Marriage Crisis? Find a Good Counselor to Help Answer Tough Questions

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    Are you facing a marriage crisis? If so your mind is probably swimming with questions. Are you asking yourself if you should stay or end the relationship?  Should we go to marriage counseling? What will the future be like? Think about what the future will be like if you leave …Read More

  3. MY RELATION TIPS-Resolve conflict

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    Resolve conflict; Some problems can be solved, other challenges are “out of our hands” and we learn to manage/cope/respond. It’s important for couples to determine which ones are which. Sometimes telling the difference can be tricky. Examine the issue and determine if eithe…Read More

  4. Assert yourself respectfully, and you will not stockpile Anger!

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    ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION & ANGER Anger is a natural emotion, but often times, people don't express anger and allow it to be stockpiled. Anger has a way of expressing itself on its own. Letting anger express itself like this is unhealthy and can have negative consequences. This…Read More

  5. RELATIONSHIP TIPS

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    Anger is one of the most often misunderstood, yet significant concepts in life. Best understood as a response providing energy to protect; to respond to a real or perceived wrong doing or injustice in life, anger motivates a person to action. Self-awareness— Identifying the cau…Read More

  6. RELATIONSHIP TIPS

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    The most difficult stressor for most of us is other people. We often blame other people for our feelings, thoughts and choices we feel forced to make. Actually, other people are not responsible for any of these things. The truth is that each of us is responsible for 5 things; Wha…Read More

  7. RELATIONSHIP TIPS

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    Is It Possible to NOT FIGHT? In our culture, people often say “All couples fight, everybody fights.” Do you think it is true? Is it possible that we are socialized to think that way? What is your definition of the word “fight?” The Free Dictionary online says the definiti…Read More

  8. Couples Fighting

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    Is It Possible to NOT FIGHT? Consider the topic of couples fighting; In our culture, people often say “All couples fight, everybody fights.” Do you think it is true?  I believe this is a limiting belief that robs people of happiness, because we accept the dysfunctional inste…Read More

  9. RELATIONSHIP TIPS

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    IS ANGER GOOD OR BAD Anger is a Reality It is one of countless human emotions; it is a spontaneous and natural experience. Anger can be defined as emotional excitement induced by intense displeasure. Anger prepares us emotionally and physically to take action. Individuals who hav…Read More

  10. IMPROVE COMMUNICATION

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    Constructive feedback. Our personal filters, assumptions & judgments of what is being said distort the message. Our role is to understand what is being said. This may require reflecting the other's statements, asking questions. Reflect what has been said by paraphrasing. “W…Read More

  11. RELATIONSHIP TIPS

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    For healthy relationships we must become more and more aware of ourselves, how we relate in both our strengths and shortcomings. If we step back and try to observe our own interactions, we want to avoid over-engaging in DEFENSE MECHANISMS. Denial: claiming/believing that what is …Read More

  12. IMPROVE COMMUNICATION

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    Pay attention;  Give the speaker your undivided attention and acknowledge the message. Recognize that what is not said also speaks loudly. * Look at the speaker directly. * Do not think about yourself. * Put aside distracting thoughts. Don’t mentally prepare a rebuttal! * Avoi…Read More