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Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly
08/23/2016
Why Premarital Counseling Should Be a Marriage Requirement Young people in their early 20s are naive enough to think that talking about certain things before they get married doesn't matter, but as soon as the kids come along, they matter A LOT! That's why I strongly recommend at least six months of formal premarital counseling. Here are just a few of the things you'll explore... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingIn-LawsMarriageParentingRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsTipsValues
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08/22/2016
Ladies: Successful Marriage is an Art, and a Talent Worth Pursuing ...And therein lies the answer to our question, 'Where does a charmed marriage come from?'... More >>

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08/18/2016
I Ignored the Red Flags I saw a lot of them, but chose not to pay any attention to them. Here are the flags I should have paid attention to... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingDivorceMarriagePersonal Responsibility
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08/17/2016
My Eyes Were Opened ...The last few years have been rough as we disagreed about nearly everything including holidays and retirement options... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityRegarding Dr. LauraThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValues
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08/15/2016
5 Warning Signs That Your Partner May Not Be Good In A Crisis Sometimes the very things we find attractive in someone may actually be warning signs that they may not be good for us in the long run... More >>

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08/11/2016
The Difference Between Love and Infatuation A lot of people think that infatuation is love, or that love is supposed to feel like infatuation, creating two equally disappointed groups. Let's distinguish between the two... More >>

Tags: AttitudeChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMarriageRelationshipsShacking UpTips
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08/10/2016
Is Your Marriage in Trouble? With all of the divorce and chaos surrounding today's family life, many people go into marriages feeling extremely insecure. So, what can you do to keep your marriage healthy and thriving? More >>

Tags: AttitudeChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsThe Proper Care and Feeding of MarriageTips
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08/10/2016
Super Duper Love My husband and I have been successfully married for twelve and a half years. During that time, I have made sure to praise him, treat him the way I wanted to be treated, pinch his derriere... More >>

Tags: BehaviorBudgetChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriageRelationshipsValuesWomen's Point of View
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08/09/2016
How to Say You're Sorry and Mean It Why is it so hard for so many people to apologize? Because apologies take courage. You have to admit you're wrong, put yourself in a vulnerable position, and open yourself up to blame, shame, and embarrassment... More >>

Tags: AttitudeChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyFriendshipsRelationshipsStressThe Proper Care and Feeding of MarriageTips
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08/04/2016
The Rules DO Apply to Me ...Two years ago, I thought I'd met the man of my dreams. We dated for 8 months and then Mr. Wonderful moved in to my house. I thought he was the one... More >>

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