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To the Newly Divorced with Children

When a marriage breaks up, it causes heartache and broken dreams for at least one of the spouses, usually the one (or both) who is hurt. Marriages that end in divorce are complicated and end for many different reasons.

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Couples who play together, stay together

You may have seen the national campaign “Play 60” promoted to encourage children to be physically active for at least 60 minutes every day. Just as playing contributes to physical health for children, the same can be said for emotional health of adults and their marriages! Research has found emotional intimacy to be a strong predictor of happy marriages. Emotional intimacy can be increased in many ways and among them is shared leisure activities, or playing!

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It takes two

We’ve all heard the dismal statistics about divorce: somewhere in the 40-50% range is the likelihood that a first marriage will end in divorce. It goes up for subsequent remarriages.  There seems to be more of a casual attitude about marriage with divorce not being as stigmatizing as it has been in the past. However, research shows that stable, happy marriages increase emotional and physical well-being, including extending the lifespan.  

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Making Your Relationship Work

I’ll never forget my husband and I’s first year of marriage. After the wedding and honeymoon, I was so ecstatic about beginning our new life together, but I had not put much thought into what that might look like on a daily basis. 

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Party of Two
Being in a relationship can be wonderful but equally as trying at times. Unfortunately, we sometimes compound stress when we draw other people in during rocky times in our relationships. In times of stress it is best practice to go straight to the source (your partner), handle things in house and work towards a solution as a team. 
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Relationship Keys to Success

Recently, one of the very first couples I worked with in private practice got married. As a therapist, it’s such an honor to be a part of helping someone, or in this case, a couple overcome challenges and strengthen their relationship to the point that they are truly ready for the commitment of marriage.

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What a man!

In honor of TBL’s fourth birthday, I wanted to write my blog today on one of the reason’s we have enjoyed such a great four years in existence. This reason is my husband, who happens to be a really, really good guy.

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When Should We Pursue Couple Therapy?

If you are feeling unsatisfied, hurt, can’t stop arguing, or generally feel misunderstood in your committed relationship, then it may be a sign it is time to seek couple therapy (also called marriage counseling). 

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