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Infidelity – Summary
Infidelity changes things about ourselves and how/who we are in relationships from this point on and should not be taken lightly, whatever the role you play, be accountable for your own actions. If you decide to cheat, know you are hurting someone … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Gratitude, Marriage, Relationships (other)
Tagged change, cheating, divorce, forgiveness, infidelity, lessons learned, marriage
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Next Steps – Infidelity Part 3
As either the cheater or the cheated, you can decide to stay or go. Generally, people stay for a couple of reasons: money, history, children, and/or love. Getting past infidelity is difficult. It is not for others to decide for … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Gratitude, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged cheating, forgiveness, infidelity, lessons learned, starting over
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WHY THEY CHEAT – Infidelity Part 2
You name it. Accident, just happened, didn’t mean to, don’t know how it happened… I’ve heard it all. But I’ve also been present when clients discuss their fears, shame, feeling alone. Sometimes the one cheated on encourages this behavior by … Continue reading
Talking Points on Infidelity – Part 1
You have heard the saying, “It takes two to tango.” This applies to all relationships, the good and the bad. Answer me this: If your relationship is going well you share in that – why would you not believe you … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged cheated on, cheating, infidelity, who cheats
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Rewrite History
Try using this technique when in conflict with another person. Often we “know” we are just as right as the other person believes they are. What if you switched perspectives? What if you argued the other persons point of view … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Gratitude, Marriage
Tagged acceptance, communication, conflict, conflict resolution, forgiveness, perspective, point of view
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Dating after Divorce
You just got divorced, or perhaps you’ve been single again for a while. When is the right time to get involved again? How do you know you are ready to get in another relationship? Believe it or not but there … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged dating, divorce, relationships, starting over
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Worst Case Scenario for Mothers
Perhaps you grew up dreaming of a football team of kids in the house or just a boy and girl – in that order. Life sometimes has its own agenda, doesn’t it? Some women find they can’t have children at all … Continue reading
Posted in Blended or Step Family, Divorce, Marriage, Step Moms
Tagged Anxiety, divorce, remarriage, step children, step family, step mom
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Being a Step Child
Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a step child? What could they possibly have to be upset about? They get multiple Christmas’ gatherings, spoiled by one parent or both, duplicate toys, etc. Well, it isn’t all its’ … Continue reading
Posted in Blended or Step Family, Divorce, Marriage
Tagged Anxiety, divorce, step child
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Valentine’s Day: The Day of Love (or is it?)
What does it take to have and maintain a healthy relationship? It truly begins with you! Be the best person you can be! Ask yourself the question; if you were someone else would you marry you? Begin now to … Continue reading