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The Risks of Couples Living Together Before Marriage

Studies show those with cohabitation experience are 50-80% more likely to divorce than couples who have not lived together before marriage.
January 30, 2023
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RAGE: How to respond safely

Incidences of rage are becoming more common. Before responding to rage, consider: How vulnerable is your current position? And are you in danger?
January 16, 2022
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Dating After Loss of a Spouse (Dating a Widower): What to Know

There is one circumstance I’ve found where available literature is sparse: how to date someone who has lost a spouse. Here are points to consider when dating a widower.
December 7, 2021
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After an Argument: The Value of Patience

Doing what we feel like doing may feel powerful in the moment but rarely serves our long-term goals. Using your brain rather than your feelings to determine your behaviors pays off – big time.
December 15, 2021
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How to Prepare for an Empty Nest

We hope once kids leave the nest we will have time to take care of our needs. The fact is that we need to be nurturing our relationship and preparing for that well before the house is empty.
September 29, 2021