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Daily Double Practice Guide

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[Editor’s Note: This exercise for couples helps partners communicate to each other twice a day that they love, respect, value, or appreciate what they do

Becoming Savannah: One Man’s Transgender Journey

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I am sharing the story of Julie, a friend of mine. Daniel, her husband and the father of their daughter, transitioned two years ago to

Do you think you listen to your spouse? Think again.

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I recently made a shocking discovery. About couples, of course. After 30 years of working with couples of every economic and social class, from CEO’s

New Research: A big cause of marital distress is . . . Santa Claus.

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That’s right dear reader, Santa Claus causes marital distress. Please back away from the ledge and take a deep breath. You will need it for

3 Weddings and 4 Questions

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There are only three weddings happening this year at The Couples Institute. And we are being facetious – we haven’t had a wedding of an

It’s not about the nail

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Maybe you’re not exactly hitting the nail on the head when you try to communicate. Usually it’s not about the nail. We love how this

Issues that Underlie Hypocritical Binds

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Earlier this summer I started a blog series about hypocrisy in couples therapy. I was pleased to see so many of you respond on the

Issues that Underlie Hypocritical Binds

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Earlier this summer I started a blog series about hypocrisy in couples therapy. I was pleased to see so many of you respond on the

Are you going to have this kind of Valentine’s Day?

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Picture this. It might fit for lot of guys. Valentine’s Day approaches. A week before this special, romantic day, Joe starts calling around for dinner