Monday, November 25, 2013

Are Fantasies About Someone Else Distracting You From Your Relationship?

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It's not unusual for people who are in relationships, especially long term relationships, to fantasize about other people.  But if you f...
Saturday, November 23, 2013

When Trust Breaks Down in Relationships - Lies of Omission

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In prior blog posts about couples counseling, I've explored the topic of trust with regard to infidelity in relationships. This is one i...
Thursday, November 21, 2013

Starting Therapy With a Sense of Curiosity and Openness

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"Try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language." Rainer Maria Rilk...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Letting Go of an Unhealthy Friendship

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There's no such thing as "a perfect friendship."  Most friendships have their ups and downs, and most people make allowances f...
Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Tips for Overcoming Shyness

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Are you uncomfortable about attending social events because of your shyness?  Is the thought of attending an after work activity with your c...
Monday, November 18, 2013

Is Your Relationship Damaging Your Self Esteem? Part 2: Helpful Tips

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In Part 1 of   Is Your Relationship Damaging Your Self Esteem? , I discussed the negative impact on self esteem where there is criticism, fr...
Saturday, November 16, 2013

Is Your Relationship Damaging Your Self Esteem? Part 1

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At the beginning of any relationship, it's not unusual to have doubts about the relationship.  But if, over time, you continue to have d...