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A March Madness Off the Court
By
Linda Mintle
My husband and I are huge college basketball fans. Like many of you, we are saddened that there is no March Madness this year. But we certainly understand why this year is different. Typically, when March Madness comes, we fill out our brackets and cheer for our teams. For some, that cheering gets out of…
A Small Habit That Can Lead To Divorce
By
Linda Mintle
In terms of what we know about relationships, small and annoying habits can add up to big relationship frustrations and even contribute to divorce. Here is one that falls into that category. It can begin innocently but turn toxic. It’s the habit of turning outside your relationship when problems erupt. Consider Julie. She was…
The Golden Rule of Happy Marriages
By
Linda Mintle
Ron and Barb came to see me for a problem with their teen, but as they discussed the problem, I could tell within a half hour that their marriage wasn’t happy. How did I know. I watched, listened and counted the number of negative and positive interactions. During the time of conflict, Ron and Barb had more negative interactions…
Talk It Out Even When It Hurts
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Linda Mintle
“We need to talk.”It might seem obvious, but people don’t do it. When you have a problem in your relationship, talk to the person in the relationship, not to your friends, family or others. Talk to the person in the relationship. If you are bothered by something, say it. There is no other way to build…
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