A parent's remarriage is not only extremely tough on minor kids, but it's a touchy subject for adult children as well. Be it death or divorce, you may feel like you're still grieving the loss of your mom or dad while your other parent has simply moved on. More >>
I have had a lifelong issue that is slightly strange. My family does not call me by my given name 'Patricia." They insist on calling me 'Patrice'.More >>
...I come from a broken family, with a mother who constantly bashed my father and outwardly hated men. She always taught me to depend on myself, because men would only let me down. More >>
My parents have been married for 43 years. Before my husband and I got married, my dad explained there are days when you will not be happy with your spouse. More >>
My parents have been married 57 years. I see them now and could only hope that I have a relationship like theirs when I am in my 70s and 80s. However, growing up their relationship was nothing like it is now. More >>
I have been listening to you for about 14 years now. About 10 of those were against my will as a second generation listener but I have grown to really love and respect you and am grateful my mom introduced me to you all of those years ago.
Creating, nurturing and maintaining intimacy in long-term, committed relationships requires intention, deliberate choice and deliberate action. Nothing about creating intimacy and truly being intimate with another person is unconscious. Closeness is enhanced through purposeful sensitivity, tenderness and respect for each other.
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A parent's remarriage is not only extremely tough on minor kids, but it's a touchy subject for adult children as well. Be it death or divorce, you may feel like you're still grieving the loss of your mom or dad while your other parent has simply moved on. 
I have had a lifelong issue that is slightly strange. My family does not call me by my given name 'Patricia." They insist on calling me 'Patrice'. 
Every family has nicknames for various members. But what if you want them to call you by your given name and they refuse? 
...I come from a broken family, with a mother who constantly bashed my father and outwardly hated men. She always taught me to depend on myself, because men would only let me down. 
I have been listening to you for about 14 years now. About 10 of those were against my will as a second generation listener but I have grown to really love and respect you and am grateful my mom introduced me to you all of those years ago.
Creating, nurturing and maintaining intimacy in long-term, committed relationships requires intention, deliberate choice and deliberate action. Nothing about creating intimacy and truly being intimate with another person is unconscious. Closeness is enhanced through purposeful sensitivity, tenderness and respect for each other.
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