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10 Ways to Worsen Relationship Conflict
By
Linda Mintle
Jackie and Mike felt like they were constantly battling over small things. Like them, most of us need a little help when it comes to dealing with conflict in our relationships. Here are 10 things NOT to do. They only worsen the situation. 1) Make assumptions about the person or situation. Assume, do not ask,…
Will You Rate Your Marriage and See Where You Stand?
By
Linda Mintle
It’s not uncommon for couples to come to therapy and a therapist to ask, “On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your marriage?” Even couples who don’t come to therapy will occasionally think about this. What is interesting is whether or not the couple agrees on the rating. When one spouse…
All the Single Ladies: 5 Wrong Moves on a Date
By
Linda Mintle
Rachel is like so many of her friends, single but wants to be married. She is tired of being set up and being disappointed when it comes to finding the right guy. But is her complaint all about the men she meets or are there signals she gives that say, don’t date me? The feedback…
The Dangers of a Sexless Marriage
By
Linda Mintle
Aaron and Holly were like many couples in the early years of having children. What was once a hot romance between the two of them seemed to fizzle to barely an ember. When they came to see me, they reported not having sex for the past year. Somehow, in the busyness of their lives, it just…
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