You probably have heard that laughing is good for your health...but just how good is it? You may be surprised.
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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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October 1, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but it's imperative to deal with anger in a positive way or it can wreak havoc on yourself and your relationships. Here are 8 vital tips on how to control your anger before it controls you.
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September 27, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
No relationship is perfect, and it's normal to want things to change for the better. But nagging almost never does the trick, and here is why.
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A relationship takes two people, and we all want to get our way at times. But when does persistence turn into nagging and why is it so harmful to a relationship? Therapist Casey Truffo, LMFT shares her valuable insight.
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We all receive criticism in our lives, whether they be related to our personal or professional downfalls. That said there are countless ways to respond to criticisms, yet not all of them will have equal effects.
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September 24, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Believe it or not, one common source of relationship problems is a pet. In fact, many couples find themselves arguing over their pets for numerous reasons. While these arguments may seem minor and not necessary to sit down and address, the reality is that they can, overtime, cause more major disagreements or problems.
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September 15, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Are you a perfectionist? It's one thing to get it right, but focus too much and things can wind up wrong. Here are some effects of perfectionism you may not realize.
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