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What Is The Impact Of Unemployment On A Couples’ Relationship?
Introduction Research shows that losing one’s job is as devastating a loss as divorce and death of a loved one. More than 42.6 million Americans have filed jobless claims since the pandemic shutdown began in mid-March. You and your partner may already be amongst the...
How To Generate Optimism and Opportunity During COVID 19
As a person who typically sees the glass as half full, I am the first to admit that even an optimist can experience moments of pessimism brought on by the coronavirus. The unpredictability and uncertainty brought by this virus promises new rules and limitations,...
Mother’s Day Reflections
Every Mother’s Day, our culture puts motherhood on a pedestal. As a Mom, and I speak for the millions of other Moms, I know that the real work of motherhood can be a daily grind – the worrying, the guilt, the concerns and the fears (not to mention the headaches). ...
Don’t Let Your Romantic Relationship Become Another COVID 19 Casualty
Strategies To protect Your Relationship Self- isolating with your partner indefinitely can be a BIG challenge for your relationship. For sure, there are benefits to the challenge. You can strengthen the bond with your partner. And… .you can have sex anytime the mood...
What Do You Do If You And Your Partner Disagree On How Risky COVID 19 Is?
Strategies To Protect Your Relationship Partners, even those in long-term relationships, can have very different coping styles when it comes to dealing with the painful uncertainties of Covid 19. One may be more purposeful and proactive in moments of crisis, while...
Strategies To Protect Your Relationship
Once upon a time, the work-family configuration was comprised of separate spheres – work took place out of the home. At the end of the workday, the stresses of work were essentially over, and home was a private retreat reserved for family. Now, with the Covid 19...
The Power Of Kindness During Covid 19: Unexpected Benefits
Can you remember the last time a stranger was kind to you? Can you recall the last time you helped someone? For most of us, the world of Covid 19 feels like a scary place. You hope for positive news, but more often than not you are left feeling scared and helpless....
How To Make Love Last In The Age Of The Coronavirus and Telecommuting
It used to be that work took place in the office from nine to five. Outside those hours, your time was your own – for relationships, family, relaxation, and play. Oh, how the times have changed. The proliferation of technology into every aspect of our lives and, most...
Are You Or Your Partner Responsible For Your Happiness?
Once upon a time, I went through a very painful divorce. It was so easy to blame my spouse for my unhappiness. After all, he cracked open our family on a sunny afternoon and started another one. Just like that. Lately, I have been speaking to a number of clients...
Valentine’s Day Is About Love, Not Lovers
When you think of Valentine’s Day, I’ll wager you think of red roses, chocolates and heartfelt cards. Today, Valentine’s Day means BIG business for card, candy and flower companies. Although Valentine’s Day has become commercialized for lovers, it should be a time to...
What Can We Commoners Learn About Strong Marriages From The Royals?
Plenty. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan announced last week that they are stepping back from their roles as senior members of the British Royal family. Your grandma may not be the Queen, but I am confident that many of you can relate to Meghan’s and Harry’s family...
Couples Beware. January is considered breakup month
According to a recent article in the New York Times, January has been unofficially dubbed “divorce month.” While this may not be the most cheerful way to ring in the new year, the fact is that many struggling couples are prompted to consider divorce/breakup as part of...