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How to Have a Fight [video]

How to Have a Fight [video]

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Fighting can actually lead to increased intimacy in your relationship. You just need to do it right.

I tell my clients that you need to fight more! Research has shown that people who fight tend to be happier because you are talking to your partner about things that really matter to you. In this video, I tell you how to have a fight that will actually improve your intimacy.

First Date: Who Pays for Dinner?

First Date: Who Pays for Dinner?

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For many, the symbolism behind who pays is a really big deal!

Lisa’s heart longs to dine at her favorite upscale restaurant. Not wanting to go there with friends or alone she has not been there since her divorce three years ago. Working long hours lately as a corporate executive she is excited about a night on the town. She hopes her special restaurant will be the perfect place for her and her new friend to get to know each other. She suggests they meet there at 8pm next Friday and she will make the reservations since it is hard to get in and they know her.

Help, I hate my body!

Help, I hate my body!

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Do you find yourself saying "NO" to sex to avoid him looking at your body? This article can help

I attended the International Society for the study of Women’s Sexual Health this past week. This is one of the greatest meetings I go to during the year, and this one in particular was phenomenal. One of the lectures was about sexual desire and women. The lecture touched on many different components to female sexual desire, the awareness that sexual desire alone does not lead to sex for women. When men have sexual desire they seek out sex because it is a positive experience.

Putting Your Relationship On Probation: Part 2

Putting Your Relationship On Probation: Part 2

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Evaluating the cost of loss.

If your Beloved is not growing in his ability to love deeply and commit to you, you may find at some point that you want to leave. In Part 1 I showed you how to have the Probationary Talk with your partner/spouse to give him a heads-up that the relationship was coming to an end. But maybe it had no real impact on him. Perhaps he stonewalled, became overly defensive, or more distant. If you are in this position, there is a way to take a stand that both protects you from further pain and maximizes the possibility of his realizing how much you really mean to him. This is the secret I am about to teach you.

Bringing Home Baby...

Bringing Home Baby...

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Follow these tips to maintain a strong, healthy marriage!

Two Shall Become One. . . and then three. What happens to the couple relationship when a baby is introduced into the mix? Well, for one thing, life gets very exciting! And exhausting. And challenging. Amid the chaos and the joy and the fear, it is possible to continue to develop a strong, healthy couple relationship. Here are some tips to help:

Hey Scarlett, Tired of Feeling Invisible?  Stop Being So Nice!

Hey Scarlett, Tired of Feeling Invisible? Stop Being So Nice!

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Do you sabotage your love life by being too nice? 5 easy steps to shed the super sweet vibe.

"I thought we had something."   His voice shot up a register and she grit her teeth. Mia remembered how his deference charmed her in the beginning.  She loved how quiet and thoughtful he was.  Compared to her ex, he was a saint.  

Couples Workshops

Couples Workshops

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Are you Getting the Love You Want? If not, an Imago Couples Workshop or Imago Therapy can help.

Upcoming Workshops Getting the Love You Want Couples Weekends   September 16 - 18, 2011 for All Couples  October 21 - 23, 2011 for Gay and Lesbian Couples   November 11 - 13, 2011 for All Couples  

Look of Love: the 5 Dimensions

Look of Love: the 5 Dimensions

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When you will read the word “look” you might automatically think “Style”, “Fashion Concept”, “Look Book” or even “Season”. Since this is the month dedicated to Love I thought I would give you a peak into Love’s Look Book and show you the 5 different “Looks of Love”.

Why We're Not Satisfied, Even in a Perfect Relationship

Why We're Not Satisfied, Even in a Perfect Relationship

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Humans struggle with being unsatisfied, but a silver lining drives us to a better life and love.

One of the biggest obstacles to our becoming happy is our inability to be satisfied, says Dennis Prager, author of Happiness is a Serious Problem. In case you didn’t notice, human nature makes us insatiable. We are never completely satisfied with ourselves, our partner, our income, our homes, our children, our jobs, our sex lives, or our bodies. We’re never completely satisfied with our entire lives, and due to our human nature, we may never be.