Category: Relationship Issues

Getting Love and Romance Back Into Your Marriage

Getting Love and Romance Back Into Your Marriage Getting Love and Romance Back Into Your Marriage (my partner is my best friend without benefits..how to get love back) Your wedding day is supposed to be the first day of your “happily ever after” fairy tale story, but the rising divorce rates show that for many,

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Valentine’s Day Tips From A Couple’s Counselor in Long Beach

Valentine’s Day Tips From A Couple’s Counselor in Long Beach Valentine’s Day is a day for those who are in love, but pressures to make the holiday perfect can affect anyone.  Here are some tips on getting through the day, regardless of your relationship status.   1) If you’re single Valentine’s Day can be difficult for

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Creative Negotiation for a Stronger Relationship

Creative Negotiation for a Stronger Relationship If you’re lucky, you have a lot in common with your partner, but it’s a given that you won’t always see eye to eye. Creative negotiation can help the two of you reach a solution that you can both be happy with. Many people fear negotiating and, as a

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Surviving Valentine’s as a Single Person

Surviving Valentine’s as a Single Person If you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone this year, you may be experiencing loneliness and depression as a result. It doesn’t matter why you’re single, or how long you’ve been single, or even if you’re single by choice, Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, and without one, it can

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How to Recover When Your Partner Has An Affair

How to Recover When Your Partner Has An Affair Finding out that your partner has an affair is a very difficult experience. It is often one of our worst fears; that our partner gets sick, gets hurt, or has an affair. People often come into therapy describing it as disgusting and extremely disappointing. All that

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Finances Are Destroying My Relationship

Finances Are Destroying My Relationship Problems in relationships related to finances: No relationship can run smoothly and feel great all the time. Problems occur and couples fight. However, the problems in relationships related to finances are crucial. This is because financial arguments often have an adverse effect on the relationship. As a mental health therapist,

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Signs I’m With “The One”

Signs I’m With “The One” How will I know if I’m with the right one or not? This is one of the common questions that people in relationships ask themselves. Here are some of the signs that you’re really with the right person: 1. Open, Honest and Clear Communication You’re with the right person if

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When Someone You Love has Seasonal Depression

When Someone You Love has Seasonal Depression Tips For When Someone You Love has Seasonal Depression It’s winter in the U.S. and the days are getting shorter. Many people find themselves feeling low and lacking energy during the winter, but some people experience full blown depression during the winter months. Does your partner turn into

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