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Dr. Tina Tessina - Author, Counselor/Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, Relationship Coach - Long Beach, CA
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Dr. Tina Tessina (LMFT,MFT,PhD)

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How Can I Be Civil To My Ex-Husband?

The divorce was ugly, he was a jerk, but you still need to have contact with him because of your kids or finances. You hate to have to deal with him, but you have to. What can you do to make it better for yourself and your kids? Tina B. Tessina, PhD, "Dr. Romance" licensed psychotherapist and author, ...

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The Colors of You

As life develops, many of us have an urge to focus on the deeper issues—our dreams and goals, and our emotional and spiritual development. When this happens, life gradually becomes more about meaning and satisfaction and less about obligations and accomplishments. As you mature, you can focus on living the life you ...

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Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Lonely and Hate It!

Dear Dr. Romance: Almost all of my friends have boyfriends, (we're 22, turning 23) and I don't. I never have. I feel really alone during the week because all my friends are with their boyfriends. I basically work, take classes, and that's it. I either need a boyfriend or more friends, because I'm lonely and hate ...

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Attitude Adjustment

I have before about emotional hygiene and doing the necessary maintenance on feelings as well as your physical body and household. Health reminders tell us to wash our hands frequently to prevent transmittal of diseases. Did you know you can “wash” your mood, too, and give yourself an attitude adjustment whenever ...

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Dear Dr. Romance: Do I Surprise Her With A Gift?

Dear Dr. Romance: I know I feel strongly about a certain someone. Do I surprise her with a gift or e-mail her with my recent feelings through a tough time? Dear Reader: It sounds like you're way ahead of yourself and her. I think a gift ...

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Articles by Dr. Tina Tessina

How Can I Be Civil To My Ex-Husband?

Three ways to ignore his loutishness and make the relationship work for you after divorce.

Hopeville

The Colors of You

Learning to think positively about who you are will enable you to operate at your most powerful.

Women Laughing

Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Lonely and Hate It!

At times in life, old friends go through changes, and it's time to make new ones.

Hopeville

Attitude Adjustment

How to turn your attitude around in the most common mood-disrupting situations

Gift

Dear Dr. Romance: Do I Surprise Her With A Gift?

You can't force a relationship by declaring your love.

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The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again
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The Commuter Marriage: Keep Your Relationship Close While You're Far Apart
Long-distance relationships can be difficult. ...
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Gay Relationships
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LoveStyles - How to Celebrate Your Differences
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The Ten Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make After Forty
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How to Be a Couple and Still Be Free: Third Edition
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The 10 Smartest Decisions a WOMAN Can Make Before 40
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Money, Sex, and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage
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It Ends with You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunction
Family dysfunction often runs through ...
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