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09/28/2012
Spying on a Cheater Cheating spouses typically get caught in a couple of ways: accidental discovery or monitoring/surveillance. So what should you do if you think your spouse or significant other is cheating? More >>

Tags: AdulteryAffairsDatingHolidaysInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingSocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValentine's Day
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09/26/2012
Regretting the Divorce Over the many, many years I've worked as a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice and on the air, I've done a lot of research on divorce, especially when it involves kids. The scientific literature differs very much from popular literature in what the happiness quotient is after a divorce. Scientific literature suggests that a good three quarters of people who divorce regret it. More >>

Tags: CommitmentDatingDivorceFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFinancesMarriageParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityPremarital CounselingReligion
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09/25/2012
Seeing the Red Flags and Calling It Off My first serious relationship broke up because I saw the writing on the wall that we were not compatible. He was possessive with a tendency toward a temper that flared. More >>

Tags: DatingMarriageWedding
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09/24/2012
How to Have the Relationship of Your Own Dreams...and Not Others' Dreams for You! Many unhappy couples look at their marriages and say, "What is happening to us?!" And the common answer: They are giving up their own dreams to live the dreams and values of others... More >>

Tags: DatingFriendsFriendshipsHusbands and WivesrelationshipRelationshipsRelativesSelfishromance.comStrengthening marriageValues
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09/21/2012
Choosing a Husband I was divorced in 1984 after 18 years of marriage, not being aware of you when I married the first time in 1964. It was terrible. More >>

Tags: BehaviorDatingDivorceHelpingMarriageRelationships
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09/17/2012
Eight Ways to Jump-Start Date Night My husband and I try to go on a date once a month to keep our connection strong and to enjoy one another's company -- without the children. After 16 years of marriage, lots of dates and three children, I've learned a few things over the years about how to get time in with my "boyfriend"... More >>

Tags: AttitudeDate nightDatingHappinessHealthHusbandHusband's GirlfriendintimacyKidsParentingRelationshipsSexStrengthening marriageWife
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09/17/2012
Don't Make These Marriage Mistakes Marriage is about two healthy people learning to live together and take on struggles together. They don't turn on each other - they turn to each other. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to marriage... More >>

Tags: Attitudechoose wisely - treat kindlyChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingDivorceMarriageSelfish
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09/10/2012
Is Your Dating Style All About You? Dating brings a rush of emotions to the surface and no matter what has happened in the past, there is usually a sense of anticipation before the date. "Could this person be the one?" is the question from the heart. And your experiences in dating, love, and commitment are directly related to your past thoughts... More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacterCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingHappinessHealthValues
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09/07/2012
What is SGS? I teach high school in California, and my wife and I have two daughters. Fifteen years ago when our daughters were in high school and over 16 (we didn't allow them to date until they were 16), my younger daughter had been dating a young man for a few months.... More >>

Tags: DatingFamily/Relationships - TeensRaising kidsRead On-AirRelationshipsTeens
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09/07/2012
Which Sparkles More? I had to chuckle when I heard the call of the newly engaged young lady with a ring from her boyfriend's former fiancée. More >>

Tags: DatingEngagementHusbandRelationshipsResponse to a CallWedding
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