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- Couples Counseling Topic: How adversity can either bring us closer together or break us apart - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Casey TruffoWhen people see a married couple experiencing adversity, their first thought often goes something like this: “Thank goodness they have each other.” But facing adversity together as a couple can pose unique challenges. The good news is that this awareness increases your chances of surviving a ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - The Surprising Power of Empathy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Casey TruffoWhen your spouse doesn’t get a hoped-for promotion, your best friend suffers the loss of a parent, your child feels rejected because she’s not invited to a classmate’s party…whenever a loved one is hurting, chances are, you’re hurting too. You want to make it all better, but you can’t. You might ...
Views: 623 - The Surprising Power of Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Casey TruffoWhen your spouse doesn’t get a hoped-for promotion, your best friend suffers the loss of a parent, your child feels rejected because she’s not invited to a classmate’s party…whenever a loved one is hurting, chances are, you’re hurting too. You want to make it all better, but you can’t. You might ...
Views: 667 - Looking for love in all the wrong places: 3 common dating mistakes - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Casey TruffoThere are a lot of clichés about the challenges people face when looking for a mate, and many contain at least a kernel of truth. Have you ever dated a woman or man long after it was clear that he or she was “just not that into you”? Do you ever “let the perfect be the enemy of the good,” ...
Views: 730 - Wives and mothers-in-law: friends or rivals? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Casey TruffoWhen Michelle Obama’s mother moved into the White House along with the First Couple to help care for her young granddaughters, it provided easy fodder for late-night comics. The premise was that having Obama’s mother-in-law—any mother-in-law—living in the house is a man’s worst ...
Views: 711 - When standing up for yourself means standing up for the relationship - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Casey TruffoWhen you and your mate have a difficult decision to make, do you typically (a) discuss the pros and cons of each option until you reach a mutually agreeable choice; (b) argue until you’re so angry you can’t talk about it anymore, or (c) disagree at first, but then one of you defers to the ...
Views: 706 - Find yourself arguing more than you want? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Casey TruffoWith the possible exception of trial lawyers, no one really enjoys arguing—especially when it comes to relationships. However, while arguments are bound to crop up from time to time, with a little practice and effort, you can learn to head them off at the pass. So the next time you feel ...
Views: 827 - After the honeymoon - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Casey TruffoThe period leading up to your nuptials can be one of the most blissful in your life, from showing off that shiny new diamond to the moment you finally say “I do,” you celebrate with friends and family at that pitch-perfect reception you planned so carefully and head off on the honeymoon you’ve ...
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