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3 Keys To Letting Go Of Resentment In Your Marriage [EXPERT]
Water the soil of your relationship with kindness and loving behaviors!

3 Keys To Letting Go Of Resentment In Your Marriage [EXPERT]

3 powerful steps that will finally release the roots of bitterness in your relationship!

I had been working with a couple on the concept of making amends and offering one another sincere apologies for ways in which they have hurt one another. He stated truthfully that he was not ready to offer an apology that was genuine because he still was not getting what he wanted and needed in this marriage. After further discussion, both people were able to see they have some deep roots of resentment and bitterness towards one another that they were not willing and able to release yet.

5 Secrets of Happily Married Couples [EXPERT]

5 Secrets of Happily Married Couples [EXPERT]

What are the key strategies for maintaining a long, happy marriage?

A recent study looked at the survival rates of patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery.  The results of this study were eye opening.  It was discovered that people in happy marriages were 3.2 times more likely to survive 15 years after the surgery than their not so happily married counterparts.  It was found that a happy marriage provided more emotional support and also a greater likelihood of adapting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  A happy, satisfying marriage can be the biggest factor in our overall wellbeing and survival.  Here are som

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Forget the men this Valentine's Day and celebrate the gal pals in your life!

Fun & Easy Valentine's Cookie Decorating Party! [EXPERT]

Culinary and Home Entertaining Expert Zoe Rogers brings you something sweet!

Ladies, take a breather from thinking about men, and pause to focus on your gratitude for the great gal pals you have in your life! In the spirit of friendship, this Valentine's Day, or before, hostess a fun and easy Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Party! It's fast to set up, inexpensive to do and the bonus is you get to join the party! I coined this celebration "Gal-entine's Day" just for you and your gal pals—no guys allowed!

Encourage Positive Friendships-Have a “Go-To-House” (Expert)

Encourage Positive Friendships-Have a “Go-To-House” (Expert)

Busy adults have so little time with their kids. Make your house the one where kids like to be.

Make Your Home the “Go-To House” Encourage Positive Friendships © Judy Helm Wright aka Auntie Artichoke—http://www.judyhwright.com As parents and caregivers (lots of Aunties and Uncles out there) we want to encourage positive friendships with the children we love. We also like an orderly house and a minimum of noise and confusion in our house. Sometimes we have to let go of dreams of having neat homes and go with comfortable and inviting.

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How much do you spend on Valentine's Day?

Poll: How Much Do You Spend On Valentine's Day?

How much will you contribute to the expected record-breaking Valentine's Day spending this year?

The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend record-breaking amounts on Valentine's Day this year—how much exactly, you ask?

Feeling Disconnected From Your Partner? [EXPERT]

Feeling Disconnected From Your Partner? [EXPERT]

Do you often feel disconnected from your partner? Discover why - how to re-connect.

"We can't seem to connect anymore." This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my counseling practice. We all know that it is generally easy to connect at the beginning of a relationship - before all the protections and defenses come up. But what do you do to reconnect once you feel disconnected from each other?

A lie doesn't have to kill your relationship

A lie doesn't have to kill your relationship

Everyone lies,but it may be time to confront the liar and not take responsibility for their weakness

Every human tells lies and they lie to save themselves. Unless you are being tortured or threatened that someone will take your life or someone’s life you love, lies are a way to help us feel less guilty, less embarrassed, less responsible for what we did, or vindicated for what we failed to do. When someone is lying to you there is only one person who should be defensive or worried, and that’s the liar. If you are receiving the lie then stepping back, being curious, and detaching are important so you don’t become the person who is out of control.

history of valentines day chocolate flowers gifts
The history of Valentine's Day, in a nutshell.

Why Chocolate? And Other Valentine's Day Questions

Chocolate, flowers, and cards: Oh my! Why we give these gifts on Valentine's Day.

Ever since we were in pre-kindergarten, Valentine's Day has been marked by cards, flowers, chocolate, and—depending on your luck—that One Special Person. But do you know why Valentine's Day is the way it is? Like 'em or loathe 'em, here we explain the holiday's most popular traditions.

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