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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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Looking Backward, Looking Forward

The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions. If you have seen depictions of him, you know he had two faces that looked both backward and forward. Thus, the transition month of the year bears his name. Most of us look forward to this time and wonder what the ...

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Dr. Romance: Resolve to Make Your Love Life Sparkle!

Dr. Romance wishes all of you a happy, healthy and loving 2012! We all are inspired to make resolutions in the new year, to celebrate new beginnings. Rather than resolving to exercise or diet, try: Dr. Romance's Top 5 Resolutions to Take Your Marriage from ...

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Dear Dr. Romance: He Takes Advantage of My Affection for Him

Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to be here anymore. Be here on this earth that is, be here in this ole' body of mine. Perhaps you can help. I think I'm simply looking for some inspiration. Also, when I think about no longer being "alive"... I am comforted. This feeling of calm comes over ...

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Dear Dr. Romance: I Was Tired of Being His "Booty Call"

Dear Dr. Romance: I'm at a loss as to what to do. I'm married to a man that I sleep in the same bed (our daughterco-sleeps with us) with but other than that not much else. We are in our thirties, and we've been married about two years but have been living togetherfor longer. In the beginning it ...

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Dr. Romance on the Loss of a Hero

Dr. Romance writes: On Dec. 12, the world lost Rev. Denton Roberts, the person who taught me everything I know about therapy and just happened to save my life while doing it. If I have been able to help people, it is because Denton ...

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Looking Backward, Looking Forward

A New Year's meditation to help you gain the most in 2012.

Date Night

Dr. Romance: Resolve to Make Your Love Life Sparkle!

5 resolutions to take your marriage from good to GREAT.

Hopeville

Dear Dr. Romance: He Takes Advantage of My Affection for Him

When a man takes advantage of your affection, it's time to get out and get going.

Woman Checklist

Dear Dr. Romance: I Was Tired of Being His "Booty Call"

When you're in another country & the distance between you & your spouse grows, you do have options.

Man Relaxing in Grass

Dr. Romance on the Loss of a Hero

Dr. Romance (Tina Tessina) on insight about psychotherapy from the late Rev. Denton Roberts.

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The Commuter Marriage: Keep Your Relationship Close While You're Far Apart
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