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March 25, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

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Trouble in Paradise: How to Deal with Intrusive In-Laws

March 25, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

troublein paradise howto dealwith intrusive in laws
The unity of marriage not only brings two individuals together, but it also blends families. While you and your spouse may have worked through the challenges of getting to know each other and how to coexist, your families may still be trying to figure out how to interact and be a part of your new chapter in life. There are plenty of marriages out there where one spouse and their in-laws are polar opposites, making it difficult for them to get along. It's also not uncommon for cohabitating couples to have to deal with their parents' dishing out wisdom from their years of marriage. [More]

January 24, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

coping withan empty nest

Coping With an Empty Nest

January 24, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

coping withan empty nest
Whether your child has gone off to college, joined the military, or has just decided to move out and make a go of it, you are no doubt experiencing what is known as Empty Nest Syndrome. This time in your life is when your youngest child has left home (the nest) and now you are feeling alone, sad, guilty, empty, and useless. [More]