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The Five Freedoms
Virginia Satir (1916-1988) was a pioneer in the field of Family Therapy and internationally acclaimed as a therapist, educator, and author. She was known for her special warmth and for her remarkable...
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Living from the Heart
Many people mistakenly believe that when thoughts and actions come from our hearts it means that we are somehow weak; or vulnerable to being taken advantage of; or that we lack conviction or...
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Show Them You Care!
It isn’t enough to love your partner. That is how you feel inside of you. It is essential to let your love out so that your partner hears and sees the unmistakable evidence of your love. Sounds...
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Spring Cleaning of Your Mind, Body and Soul
It’s that time of year again! Spring cleaning is the annual ritual of cleaning a house from top to bottom in the first warm days of the year—typically in the spring. Historically this was done in the...
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Celebrate Your Special Someone!
The act of Celebrating is an advanced Relationship Success Skill that you want to learn, practice and master. Do you know that you don’t have to wait for a birthday, or an anniversary, or for some...
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A Soft Touch Can Mean So Much
Do you remember when you’d invent reasons to see each other and steal a few precious moments to kiss or for a hug that you would feel for hours? I bet you recall that as spontaneity. But it wasn’t. It...
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Building a Healthy Relationship That Will Last
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “How do I choose the right mate and build a healthy, loving and lasting relationship?” Most of us find ourselves without personal experience or...
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Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!
There is no such thing as too much celebrating; and you don’t need a momentous occasion to celebrate. The art of celebrating is an advanced Relationship Success Skill. Think of celebrating as the...
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Make Time For Romance
You may be surprised to hear this: Romance is not spontaneous! Romance is planned. It is birthed from your deliberate intention to create those special moments with your partner. Is it time to...
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All About Being Congruent
Good communication is telling your personal truth about YOU to others, and being congruent within yourself. Being congruent within yourself means: Valuing yourself Taking ownership of your thoughts and...
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There Can Never Be Too Many Loving Words and Actions
One of the Relationship Success Skills that is valuable to remember is to be sure that your words and your actions send the unmistakable message that you care, and that your partner is special and...
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Touched by The Heart of A Woman
Mothers have been recognized in special ways for thousands of years, since Ancient Greece. The month of May is the month that people in many parts of the world specifically celebrate Mothers. As a...
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Tips for Enlightened Blended Families
Would you be surprised if I told you… One of three Americans is now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, or some other member of a blended family. More than half of Americans today have been, are...
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Build Your Relationship on a Sturdy Foundation
We all have a need for a certain amount of stability in our lives. You’ll find that you have four cornerstones that are the foundation on which your life is grounded. These are: 1. Your needs and...
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What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving
What do you say to someone whose life comes crashing down around him or her; whose life, as they knew it, is forever and profoundly changed? The first thing to really recognize is that when someone...
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The End of a Relationship Can Be a Terrible Loss
Breaking up, getting divorced and the death of your partner are among the biggest loss events in life. There are three important things to remember: Grief is the reaction to a loss event Grieving is...
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Declare June Marriage Renewal Month
“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so that they will be happier. The way it actually works is the...
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Oh no! Not the Big Wedding ~ Unless You Get Basic Marriage Education First
Wedding season is now in full swing! Newlyweds throughout the world spend more time, energy and money on their weddings than on building their relationships and divorce-proofing their marriages!...
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If ever there’s a moment in a girl’s life when she’s guaranteed to be the center of attention, it’s when she’s walking down the aisle at her wedding. This bride took advantage of a captive audience to...
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6-Point Plan to Fanning Flames of Romance and Passion
There are many myths about sex and romance in long-term relationships. There are also some universal truths and contemporary theories that should inform your personal attitudes and behaviors, and your...
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