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Sticky Post Memorial Day: The Importance of Being Grateful
Essential to happiness is feeling safe and secure. I usually write about this in the context...More
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Seems like a no-win
I am a 53 yr old divorced male. I grew up with an alcoholic mother and it really affected me. I had and still...More
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falsely blamed
How can I convince my bf that I have no desire to engage in an occasional sexual fling when he isn't...More
Posted by An_251989

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8 Benefits of Happy Relationships
8 Benefits of Happy Relationships It seems appropriate that today, Mental Health Month Blog...More
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Problems after death
One of my little brothers died a few months ago and since then my husband has said that 75% of the time he...More
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lost feelings
my husband & I have been struggling for years. I'd say after my son was born 8 yrs ago he just detached...More
Posted by Chrissy47

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Getting over the past
I have made a few mistakes in my relationship with my boyfriend and although he has seemingly forgiven me; he...More
Posted by An_251840
Personal Change Takes Time
Personal change takes time — and it's filled with mistakes and 're-dos.' So, if you...More
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relationship, it will last???
am married for almost 8 years, i don't know if how i describe the man i had and loved,.. he got too much...More
Posted by An_251758

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do u think we will be forever?

or end up of a broken family
  • yes
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  • maybe
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relationship, it will last???
am married for almost 8 years, i don't know if how i describe the man i had and loved,.. he got too much...More
Posted by An_251758

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do u think we will be forever?

or end up of a broken family
  • idk
  • idk
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  • idk
  • idk
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Choose a New Mindset to Improve Relationships
If you want to be different in your relationships, you must change from "I want to be...More
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ive never stopped a relationship, how do i, and li...
ok, i am 45. I have never stopped a relationship. they have usually all ended because something bad...More
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What is the proper way to handle this?
Hi - I was visiting with our nephew's girlfriend the other day about a birthday surprise party for him on...More
Posted by Anon_11642
Stop Trying To Make It Better
What do you do when a loved one comes to you upset about some problem? It's natural to feel...More
why is cheating so fun?
know this is going to get heated, but its the cold hard truth- cheating is fun as heck! WHY so? I would...More
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Lost the ability to connect to other communities t...
I have no idea as to what happened? I have no idea how to find out what happened? I've lost the ability to...More
LIVE LONG, LOVE WELL!!!
Posted by DfromSpencer
Disturbing people
i have boss who is I think a terrible person because of what he do. this guy has a fiancee. they've ...More
Posted by An_251552
In-laws a bit too helpful! Advice?
DH is a stay-at home father to DS (13 months old). My MIL comes over every weekday to help him and to...More
Posted by blossom_dearie
Spring Can Heat Up Relationships
Warm weather is Mother Nature's invitation to get outside and get moving (e.g. hiking,...More
chrissy where ever you are
hope that you have a wonderful birthday. I hope the gardening and shopping are going good we miss you[a...More
Posted by friedeggs
Boston Marathon tragedy
Yet another tragedy in our nation. This saddens my heart deeply. It calls for justice and for...More
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Marriage counseling
I don't know of any truly good communicators. Moreover, I believe that really good communication in a...More
Posted by An_251234

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Ex's and their family
A couple seperates and divorces after 14 and 1/2 yrs. The (ex)wife had a daughter from a previous marriage...More
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Update, for Dr. Becker-Phelps
Hi Dr. Leslie I went to my doctor appointment this morn. Went through all the usual stuff. Then, I asked...More
LIVE LONG, LOVE WELL!!!
Posted by DfromSpencer
Power struggles
I know that in the perfect marriage, where so many important factors are involved, there would be no...More
The most elementary and valuable statement in science--the beginning of wisdom--is 'I do not know.'
Posted by Mamihlapinatapai

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How dominate is the idea of "power" over your spouse in your marriage?
  • None: freedom and justice for all!
  • Some: we can compromise.
  • A lot: it's a dictatorship!
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Forgiving... myself?
I decided to post this here because in a way, it's still a relationship. I have this dynamic where I am...More
Roh

'Your focus determines your reality.' --QGJ
Posted by Rohvannyn
Be aware of bad guy
I have a issue, I called my neighbor yesterday, for reference for new sprinkler systems, but he thinks wrong...More
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Be aware of bad guy
I have a issue, I called my neighbor yesterday, for reference for new sprinkler systems, but he thinks wrong...More
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Can I Rebuild Trust With My BF? Am I Insecure?
My bf moved to NYC from FL to be with me. We had been in a long distance relationship since 2010. He's been...More
Posted by An_251403

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Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, launched her counseling career at age 17, as a telephone helpline volunteer in her New Jersey hometown. She is now a well-r...More

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