The early months of dating are fun and exciting, but a successful long-term relationship requires ongoing effort and compromise by both partners. To establish a solid foundation, each partner must be emotionally healthy. Before you commit to a new relationship or move forward with an existing one, find out just how healthy (or not) your […]
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“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” – John Allen Paulos Most people like change as long as it doesn’t affect them. While change can be exciting and may lead to growth, most of us dread the unknown. Fear of the future is at the
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Good friendships have a positive and healthful effect on our lives. They make good times better and bad times bearable. It seemed easier when we were younger; common interests systematically pooled us with others like us, if only by age and aptitude. Once we leave the sandbox though, friends become a little trickier
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Most of us are willing to seek professional help for physical ailments, be they high blood pressure, diabetes, broken bones, allergies, or other medical issues. But when it comes to a broken or wounded heart, many of us hope and pray that our problems will go away on their own. We settle for talking to our
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One of the major issues that people face when choosing a mate is finding someone that they consider to be their type. Too many people have a specific visual image in mind of what their special someone should look like. But by having this preconceived notion many viable choices can be overlooked. Remember, it is
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Romance and relationships are wonderful. They enrich our lives and bring most of us increased feelings of connection, self-esteem and well-being. Recent studies have found that the increased incidence of love and sex improves our outlook on life and enhances our health. The opposite is also true, being in a relationship where you are feeling
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Year after year my therapy practice gets a big boost right after the holiday. Some blame it on Hallmark cards and the media. Despite the fact that Americans spend nearly 14 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day, many people report feeling disappointed and sometimes even devastated on Valentine’s Day. This is often due to 3 things—unrealistic expectations, an inability
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