December 11, 2013
by Stephanie Byrne
What is love exactly? J Rule seems to rap often about love being equated with pain, while a scientist would tell you that it is a chemical reaction in your brain that happens when you meet someone with whom you have the biological drive or urge to mate with.
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December 10, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Here are several ways to protect your marriage from the temptation of infidelity and from becoming a statistic. Some of these things you have definitely heard before; some of them are not.
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November 29, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Strong relationships are largely based on give and take. You cannot be strictly a giver or strictly a receiver. You both have to engage in both roles in order to maintain the balance of a successful relationship.
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November 24, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
It is critical to understand that your loved one’s addiction is more powerful than his/her best intentions. It truly is not about you, but an internal daily struggle within your loved one that only s/he can overcome.
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November 22, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
When people fall in love and begin to consider marriage, nothing seems less romantic than discussing the potentially thorny issues that are likely to crop up down the road as their relationship progresses. After all, isn’t a little mystery a good thing? No one wants to treat a future engagement or marriage as a potential business merger.
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November 15, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Can you imagine having no idea your marriage is in trouble? Many people who find out that there are issues in their marriage have no idea, or frequently say, "I didn't see it coming." Their wake up calls come in the form of finding out their spouse is thinking of calling it quits, or worse, have found another to fulfill their needs.
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When we open discussions about relationship problems that couples face on a daily basis, the most common contenders tend to be jealousy, infidelity, and a host of other issues.
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We live in a demanding world. We are called to perform at our best at work as well as at home. There is too much to do and the higher up the social statues hierarchy a person is, the more roles and responsibilities he/she has to face.
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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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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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