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February 28, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

isthe green eyed monster causing frictionin your friendship

Is the Green-Eyed Monster Causing Friction in Your Friendship?

February 28, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

isthe green eyed monster causing frictionin your friendship
Jealousy is an emotion, a negative emotion, and negative emotions can suck the life right out of you if you dwell on them. Although not many people can say they've never felt jealous or envious of somebody else, being jealous, especially of your best friend, is dangerous territory. There are ways to work through the feelings you are experiencing. The first thing you have to do to start getting past the jealousy is to admit it. [More]

February 21, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

when temptation strikes dealing with attractionto someone besides your spouse

When Temptation Strikes: Dealing With Attraction to Someone Besides Your Spouse

February 21, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

when temptation strikes dealing with attractionto someone besides your spouse
The first thing you need to realize is that you are human and it is completely natural for human beings to be emotionally or physically attracted to each other. Just because you’re exclusive or have said “I do” does not turn off your hormones, or blind your eyes to people that you find attractive, amusing or flirtatious. So, if you’re beating yourself up about this attraction, you can stop. [More]