Everything Turns Into an Argument: How to Break the Conflict Cycle

EVERYTHING TURNS INTO AN ARGUMENT: HOW TO BREAK THE CONFLICT CYCLE When you fight constantly, and everything turns into an argument, it can feel hopeless. However, you can learn to…

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The Strength of Gentleness

THE STRENGTH OF GENTLENESS By Focus on the Family Do your kids know how powerful gentleness can be? Teach them with these age-appropriate faith activities. Imagine being able to watch…

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How to Respond Calmly to Your Child’s Mistakes

HOW TO RESPOND CALMLY TO YOUR CHILD’S MISTAKES By Jess VanderWier, MA, RP Imagine you’re four years old. You’ve just spilled your cup of milk all over the carpet. Your…

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What Is Nagging in a Relationship?

WHAT IS NAGGING IN A RELATIONSHIP? Nagging in a relationship is a common dynamic that can be improved by communication about deeper issues. By The Gottman Institute It starts innocently…

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Here’s How To Deal With Anger In A Relationship

HERE’S HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGER IN A RELATIONSHIP By Dr. Kurt Smith, LMFT, LPCC, AFC Not getting angry isn’t as easy as many people think. Like many issues, those…

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How to Handle Anger in Your Relationship

HOW TO HANDLE ANGER IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP By Sanaa Hyder Anger can be processed by going for a run, practicing yoga, or engaging in mindful deep breathing. While these are…

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I’m A Nice Guy, So Why Is My Wife Always Angry?

I’M A NICE GUY, SO WHY IS MY WIFE ALWAYS ANGRY? By Lorin Harrott She used to be sweet and loving. She always seemed happy to see you and excited…

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How to Forgive Your Spouse for Past Mistakes: 15 Reflective Steps

HOW TO FORGIVE YOUR SPOUSE FOR PAST MISTAKES: 15 REFLECTIVE STEPS By Sylvia Smith Mahatma Gandhi once said,  The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.…

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Mindful Communication in Couples: How to Truly Hear (and Be Heard)

MINDFUL COMMUNICATION IN COUPLES: HOW TO TRULY HEAR (AND BE HEARD) By Erica Carpenter, Ph.D., LMFT-S In every relationship, communication is key—but not just any communication. It’s easy to talk, but…

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Anger Management Class Can Help Any Man – Even Jeff Spicoli

ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS CAN HELP ANY MAN – EVEN JEFF SPICOLI By Dr. Kurt Smith, LMFT, LPCC, AFC Who would have thought that Jeff Spicoli, the stoned surfer from the…

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