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Selfish or Asperger's?
Couples may believe their partner's stubbornness and lack of empathy is to being selfish, but for those affected by Asperger's, these characteristics are not intentional.
Changing for the Better Together
Couples can use behavior modification techniques to resolve problems and increase feelings of positivity towards one another.
Surviving an Affair and Relationship Counselling
A cheating spouse can wreck a marriage, leaving the innocent party devastated emotionally. A look at the consequences of marriage infidelity and surviving an affair.
Creating Loving Relationships in Marriage
Marriages that survive into the golden years are rare. Genuine love is something few people actually know how to do but should do if the nation is to stay strong.
Does Time Out Hurt Kids?
Is ostracism a civilized form of punishment? Psychologists believe that isolation creates physical pain and that this method of modifying behavior may be pure torture.
Healing and Rebuilding Trust After an Affair
Cheating. Messing around. Stepping out. No matter what it's called, infidelity is one of the most hurtful and destructive situations that can occur in a relationship.
Effective Family Communication
Effective Ccommunication is a skill that most people have never developed but must know how to do if they are to insure happy marriages and a peaceful world.
Marriage Survival Guide Proves Helpful
Retired Navy Chaplain Gene Gomulka's book, The Survival Guide for Marriage in the Military, has salvaged many marriages.
How to Avoid Divorce and Keep the Family Happy
It's a sorry indictment that one in two marriages end up in divorce. Marriages don't need to fall apart and most can be saved by following a few simple rules.
The Us Factor Program Review
The Us Factor by Dr. Joseph Melnick provides couples with a program that they can use in the privacy of their home to improve their relationship and restore intimacy.
What Went Wrong with Mr. Right? by Ann Gadd
A straightforward book which gives all the tools needed to understand why relationships fail. Ann Gadd explores the attraction of opposites and the problems that result.
Why Do Men Stay in Abusive Relationships
Usually women are victims of domestic violence but men are not spared. The reasons for becoming a victim of domestic violence are similar for both genders.
Arguing Positively
The occasional arguments between married couples are healthy, provided that they know how to argue positively.
Rules Can Save Your Relationship
Rules provide stability and predictability and without them families would have to constantly navigate through daily interactions increasing the chances for conflict.
Managing Conflicts in a Marriage
Unresolved disagreements and arguments in a marriage should be tackled properly for a lasting and happy union.
Understanding Domestic Violence
As indicated on the American Bar Association website, statistics show that between 1998 and 2000 out of the 3.5 million domestic violent crimes, 49% were against spouses.
The Daughter-in-Law Rules
Sally Shields has written a self-help guide for wives who feel overwhelmed by interfering, condescending, manipulative mothers-in-law.
Investing Time Makes Marriage Work
Most people have no problem working forty hours a week, but few realize what drastic relational improvements are possible by simply devoting a workweek to their marriage.
Is Your Lover Cheating?
If you think your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife is unfaithful, Valentine's Day may be the perfect opportunity to find out for sure.
Getting Along With In-laws
As far as in-laws are concerned, the longer you have them, the better the relationship usually becomes.
Email Signs of an Affair
Here's how best to examine email accounts, bank records and your partner's behavior for signs they're cheating on you.
Cell Phone Signs of an Affair
Going through your husband's, wife's or partner's cell phone is a big step - but if you're determined to do it, here's how to find the tell-tale traces of infidelity.
When There Are Signs of An Affair
You've started to suspect that your partner's being unfaithful. Here's how to deal with your suspicions without ruining your relationship.
Marriage, The Early Years
Newly wed couples may be supprised to find themselves arguing in the early stages of marriage, but believe it or not, arguments have a place in a new relationship.