Articles on Relationships - page 4

Should I Stay Or Go? Knowing When To Move On


As a couples and marriage counselor, sometimes my relationship advice concerns whether a client should end a marriage or relationship. I hear many clients claim that they remain in a...
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Getting Over A Break Up Or Divorce: How To Heal And Move On


As a psychotherapist specializing in couples therapy, I'm frequently called on to help clients deal with break-ups or divorce.

Common reactions to divorce or break ups are...
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What Is The Best Age To Marry? A Closer Look At The Research


As a couples therapist, I frequently give relationship advice about the best age, if any, to get married. While there is no magical age to get married, one is almost always better off...
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Long Distance Relationships: Tips For Making Them Work


As a couples therapist, I'm often asked if long distance relationships can be successful. The answer is yes, but long distance relationships are complex and for it to work, both partners...
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Abusive Relationships: What To Do When Love Turns Violent


The Pattern Of Abuse:

As a psychotherapist, I often treat victims of domestic violence and abusive relationships, and have witnessed first-hand the trauma that remains even...
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What To Do When Your Partner Suffers From Substance Abuse and Addiction


As a couples therapist, I have witnessed that a common cause of relationship problems is alcohol and drug abuse. In order to address this complex issue, I'm going to show you how to...
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My Parents Don’t Like My Partner!


Hello!

I have a fairly serious issue regarding my parents and my relationship with my boyfriend. I am 22 years old and I live completely on my own, however, my parents still...
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Are Nice Guys a Dying Breed?


Do women even want a nice guy anymore?

I've been a nice guy all my life. Upbringing taught me to be nice to everyone. I open doors for women, compliment them, laugh with...
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A Dearth of Dates


Hi Doc:

I am 30 years old and have never been on a date. I had very bad anxiety because of my obsessive compulsive disorder. It's not as bad now, but I don't have much...
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Oral Sex


Hello Doc,

I’m sure you've been asked this question before. My girlfriend does not want to perform oral sex on me. Is there a way I can get her to change her mind? I mean,...
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