Recognise your triggers for emotional spending
Winter 2005 was bleak and dreary. I was single, new to a large city and occupying a sad excuse for an efficiency apartment. Christmas was nearing, ...
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The danger of emotional affairs
Jake has been married to Kim for four years and feels good about how their relationship is going, except for their lack of time together. He admits ...
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How to deal with the flicker of an old flame
I worked at my desk, noting flakes of snow fluttering down outside my office window. In the windowsill, a family photograph warmed my heart. The ...
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Q & A Fallout of an affair: Spouse still struggling
Question: A year and a half ago I had an affair. My spouse says he forgives me, but it’s obvious that he still has a lot of anger. I’m doing ...
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The damage caused by a wife’s need to control
While I slept, my husband, Candelario, tiptoed to the fridge, quietly removed a two-litre of Pepsi and unscrewed the lid. He heard the ssss of the ...
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8 tips for dealing with a diagnosis together
If you're like most couples, you breezed through the "in sickness and in health" clause of your marriage vows without much thought. You ...
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Why self-care is important to your marriage
What fills your tank? Perhaps you already know the answer to this question – as well as why it’s important for your life, your family and your ...
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Engaging your quiet spouse in deeper conversations
When asked if Heather ever struggles getting her husband, Tim, to open up and talk, Heather responded with a speedy, “Oh yeah.” “Even when I ...
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Words that bruise: How to know you’re in an emotionally abusive marriage
While we recognise that men are also victims of emotional abuse, most of the victims we hear from are women, so we are choosing to focus on them in ...
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Incredibles 2 | Movie Review
Superheroes are messy. Yes, admittedly they may have the best of intentions. But every time they do battle with a bad 'un, collapsing buildings are ...
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | Movie Review
Claire Dearing is different now. She's had a change of heart. Whereas she used to be all about the business of managing the dinosaur theme park ...
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Q&A: How can I make the blended family transition smooth?
Question: We’ve recently become a blended family. As a new stepparent, what can I do to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone ...
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