November 12, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
If you take time to think about it, it's tough enough on kids to be the children of divorced parents. It is difficult for them to understand that it's okay to love both parents and to depend on both parents when they’ve chosen to end the marriage. Worst of all, it's terrifying for kids to witness their divorced parents fight. Some studies have even shown that divorced parents who fight in front of their kids can cause more harm than did the divorce itself.
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November 8, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
For many, an emotional affair is as severe as a physical one. What you can do if you've been hurt by someone who crossed lines in your relationship.
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November 5, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Left unchecked, a couple’s habit of avoiding conflicts can put them on a slow collision course towards breakup. Here are some tips to help you and your partner communicate during conflict more effectively.
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October 29, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Forgiveness isn't easy but holding grudges and clinging to past hurt only makes matters worse. Learn why it's so important to let go and move forward, for ourselves AND those who are important to us.
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October 25, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
How do you show appreciation to your wife? Sometimes it's difficult, and sometimes we may not even know how. Here are some ideas. She will love it.
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October 22, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
All relationships need the occasional boost. No gimmicks, these are time tested principles directly used by therapists.
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October 18, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
If your husband starts to feel less and less appreciated, it can slowly erode relationship that you once deemed the most important thing in your life. Here is how to show appreciation in ways he will love.
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October 14, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
When do you need marriage counseling? Why bother? Here are seven reasons. Seven good reasons.
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October 11, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Of what can make or break a relationship, a lot is to be learned from great team sports like baseball or soccer. As with sports, the key to relationships is practice, practice, practice.
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October 8, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
No matter how legitimate the grievance, harboring resentment does neither you nor the relationship any good. So what do you do when that old hurt keeps rearing its ugly head?
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