Why We Lie, and How to Get Back to the Truth
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We’re going to talk about lies. Why do we lie – ever? And while it’s easy to perhaps scapegoat people who aren’t telling the whole
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The affair, the discovery, the betrayer’s first task…
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Many people say the worst marital crime is having an affair. It breaks the bonds of trust that were assumed at the beginning of your
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
Felony Lies
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At the end of last month’s post, I asked you to think about a couple’s unfolding history and share how you would structure treatment after
How to Tell the Truth, Part 2
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Last month we presented the first six steps to telling the truth with your partner, even when it’s on a difficult or touchy subject. To
Six Steps to Telling the Truth
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It’s understandable that couples are wary about bringing up sensitive topics. The avoidance of pain and distress are major motivators to go into hiding. But
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