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The secrets of couples thriving right now in the pandemic
by Terry Ward, CNN Updated 4:18 AM ET, Mon December 7, 2020 During the pandemic lockdown earlier this year, S. Nicole Lane of Chicago found that hiking with her boyfriend brought them closer. Before the pandemic, S. Nicole Lane said that much of […]
Tips for Proactive Planning with Your Partner While Navigating Uncertain Times
courses.closecompanions.org As society responds to a global health crisis, individuals and couples must learn to adapt to a new way of living, working, and socializing. Some major changes that have occurred during this time include isolation for safety, reducing in-person socialization […]
7 things to do for a lasting relationship
By Bela Gandhi www.today.com A great relationship is something we all treasure. Yet, most of us don't know what makes a relationship truly last and be happy. Hollywood films and romances often end where boy and girl finally get together (usually against all odds). […]
Monopoly, Money, and Marriage
www.prepare-enrich.com “I will buy water works from you for $250,” my husband offered. We were playing our first family game of Monopoly. Sitting around the board was my daughter who is eight, my son who is ten, my husband Brad, and myself. Having […]
Is Negativity Hurting Your Relationship? Ways to Be More Positive
by Sheri Stritof (adapted) Negativity can come in the form of cynicism, criticism, whining, attacking, pessimism, discontent, perfectionism, and hyperintensity. All of these behaviors can push people away, including your partner. "Research indicates you can get mad as hell or avoid conflict altogether. […]
Millennial Mind: Marriage Affected by Mindset
by Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle, for Florida Today Let’s take a little marriage quiz to get a quick check on the status of your relationship. Think back to the early days of dating and consider what it was like to date, fall in […]
Can Simply Being Positive Improve Your Relationship?
from National Healthy Marriage Resource Center The impact of positive thinking has been touted by generations of business leaders, athletes, psychologists, and self-help gurus. One would think with all the emphasis on positive thinking, we would be flooded with positive thoughts. […]
Couple Conflict: Attitude is Everything!
by Priscilla and Greg Hunt, PhD Listen to Kathy talk about the difficulty she and her husband Ken have dealing with conflict: “Too often, our disagreements end badly. We get frustrated with each other, and our anger overshadows the issue at hand. […]
