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Let’s Face It

February 11, 2019 by Melissa Hunter

Face/Off was a movie made in 1997 starring Nicolas Cage and John Travolta. I remember being both mesmerized and freaked out at how someone’s face (Nicolas Cage) could be transplanted onto someone else’s face (John Travolta) and vice versa, along with vocal training, to impersonate one another. They ...read more

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Being a Man in a 2019 Relationship

January 21, 2019 by Paul Stanford

I can't speak for the rest of the men out there, but growing up I heard all kinds of phrases such as "be a man," "man up", and "act like a man." Typically this meant to be tough, act like things didn't hurt, don't cry, don't act like a girl, and don't show emotions. Fast forward to 2019 and the ...read more

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Infidelity – Clouded By Myth

October 23, 2018 by Melissa Hunter

According to couples therapists, infidelity is the second most difficult relationship problem, surpassed only by domestic violence. Most of the time, the other partner gets blindsided in the knowledge about their partner’s affair. Affairs do not have to be sexual for there to be infidelity. ...read more

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What are you habits? Part 1, Supporting vs Criticizing

August 13, 2018 by Robert Anthony

What comes to mind when you think of the word “habit”? Running? Reading? Whistling? Clinking your spoon on a coffee cup? (thank you I Love Lucy for those two examples). There are many habits we partake in, but the habits of this blog have to do with communication and relationships. Of these two ...read more

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Meet Me on The 7th Floor: Getting Some Understanding Through Changing Your Perspective

August 7, 2018 by Robert Anthony

Have you ever wondered what it is like for someone on the 5th floor of a building versus someone on the 9th floor? Can you see more, can you see less, can you see what I see? Perspective is a critical item in understanding. Anything that happens in the world lacks meaning until we decide to give ...read more

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Constantly Arguing?

July 24, 2018 by Natalie Ha

Resolving conflict in any relationship can be complicated and overwhelming, but the truth is all couples argue. But, I am here to tell you it’s not a lack of arguing that makes a successful relationship. It is more about how partners argue that plays an important role in long-term relationship ...read more

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What are you saying? – Conversation Not Confrontation

July 17, 2018 by Robert Anthony

Do these questions sound familiar: "what are you trying to say?", "what are you talking about?", and "can you help me understand"? Or how about responses such as "I told you what it is", "I don't get what you are saying", and "I can't talk to you"? These become common phrases when communicating ...read more

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