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Happily Ever After is Just the Beginning
by WebTalkRadio
#marriage, #family, #couples, #podcast, #therapy #lesli doares, #communication, #partners, #divorce, #chemistry, #marital status, Happily Ever After is not just a mythical place somewhere over the rainbow. With attention and love you can bring that feeling to your relationship. Learning to communicate your real needs and desires as well as understanding your partners’ will help you foster the feeling of acceptance and contentment you’ve always dreamed of. It’s not just magic and chemistry but a way of thinking and behaving that lets you develop as equal partners. Join us on Happily Ever After for practical tips you can use right now in your daily communications, thought processes and decisions.
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ENCORE: Bringing Passion Back to Your Marriage
Who doesn’t want a passionate marriage? But do you really know what that means? Or what it takes? Passion is a much more complicated topic than most of us want to deal with. It isn’t just ripping each other’s clothes off as soon as you are within sight of each other. It’s about all the […] The…
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Seven Critical Strategies to Improve Your Marriage – Encore
Far too many people believe that relationships are natural. You meet someone, fall in love, plan a life together and go on autopilot. This is not a prescription for success. It’s a prescription for flying into the side of a mountain. That’s where many people find themselves at the beginning of...
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ENCORE: The “No Excuse” Way to Reconnect with Your Spouse
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 07-27-2020. Nothing thrives on neglect and your marriage is no different. But it’s easy to let things go because “it’s not that bad” or other things take priority—your kids, job, social media. If you have lost touch with each other, being stuck together without your usual...
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How Easy Should Divorce Be?
No-fault divorce began in California in 1969 when Ronald Reagan was governor. It is now the norm in all fifty states. But when it requires both people to consent to getting married, should only one person be able to dissolve it? We’re now on the third generation of easy divorce, with many people...
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Shattered Trust—Now What?
Once a cheater, always a cheater—right? But what if that’s not true. Infidelity is extremely painful, but it doesn’t have to be life sentence, for either of you. It is possible to recover from it and build a relationship that is more authentic and healthier. Marriage therapist, author, and the…
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Making Marriage Fun Again
When you think about your marriage do you smile? Or do you wonder why you’re even still in it? Marriage shouldn’t be hard. Or work. Or drudgery. If it’s any of those things, then it isn’t serving you well. If you and your partner are feeling disconnected and more like roommates than lovers,...
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Performative Masculinity is Not Relational
“Man UP”. “Act like a man.” “Real men don’t…..” If you’ve ever heard or made these statements, or something like them, what was the outcome? While the patriarchy has given men, especially white men, a lot of power, it also has “boxed” them in to performing in a certain way to be acceptable. This...
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Is Your Marriage Harder Than It Needs to Be?
Expecting your marriage to be clear sailing with n’er a squall in sight is setting you up for disappointment and resentment. Far too many couples focus on the wedding day instead of what they want the marriage to look like. As a result, they are not prepared to handle the predictable challenges...
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The Path to a Better Marriage
I often tell people that couples work is actually simultaneous individual work. It’s common to focus on what your partner is doing, but the only one you have control over is you. Looking within is often where the answers lie. The good news is that you don’t have to tackle this on your own....
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Is it the Quantity or Quality of Intimacy that Matters?
Okay, trick question. For most of us, it’s both. Intimacy (and sex) is important in a romantic relationship. And it’s a concern in many marriages. Intimacy is a source of anxiety for far too many couples. Like many things, good sex and real intimacy are complicated. There are so many factors at...
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Happiness is a Side Benefit
Countless people think it’s their job to make their partners happy. While that is a wonderful concept, it’s impossible to do. You are responsible for your happiness. Your partner is responsible for theirs. But even focusing on happiness in that way is a treacherous path. The way to see things in…
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Into Me You See
Many people jump to sex when they hear the word intimacy. If pressed, they may reluctantly include forms of affection. So you may be surprised to learn that there are actually ten different types of intimacy. Physical intimacy is just one kind, not the whole shebang. EMDR Certified Therapist...
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Dreading the Holiday Season? You don’t have to!
For many, this time of year can be really stressful. Instead of feeling joyous and full of good cheer, you may be feeling anxious instead. Oh, you might put a smile on your face and commit to following all the usual traditions, but you’re already exhausted by overwhelm. And overly focusing on...
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Love DOES Mean Saying “I’m Sorry”
I was in elementary school when both the book and the movie Love Story were released. It’s classic line, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”, struck me as stupid even then. I do suspect that for many people it’s easier to say, “I love you”, than to say, “I am sorry”. And a healthy...
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Stop Getting Hijacked into a Fight
So there you are, having what you think is a non-controversial conversation with your spouse, when suddenly all you know what breaks lose. You can no longer think straight and all of your good intentions to stay on topic, be open to listening, and remain calm have gone out the window. What just...
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Compassion is Key to a Happy Marriage
One of the things that seems to surprise couples once they leave the “honeymoon” phase of their relationship, is that they are two different people. This realization is at the root of all the disagreements that follow. The bottom line isn’t that you married the wrong person. It’s that you need to...
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Intimacy is Key to a Happy Marriage
Did you just read that as sex? Many people equate intimacy with sex—but it is so much more. There is physical intimacy (of which sex is just one part), spiritual intimacy, intellectual intimacy, and emotional intimacy as well. The intimacy most of us are searching for involves all of them. And…
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Stop Settling for a Less Than Epic Marriage
If “fine” and “okay” are the way you describe your marriage, you may be settling for less than what’s possible. You definitely are settling for less than you deserve. While your relationship may not always be filled with hot passion and fireworks, it shouldn’t feel bland or “just enough” either....
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Marriage Doesn’t Need to Be Hard Work
I’m sure you’ve heard that marriage takes hard work. I completely disagree. Yes, it takes effort but that’s not the same thing. Anything worth doing requires some active behavior on your part. And you want your efforts to be in the right direction to bring about positive results. A lot of the...
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Marriage is 100/100
If your marriage isn’t all you want it to be, who is responsible? The truth? You both are. Every decision you each have made has brought you to this situation. And if you both keep doing the same things, you will stay in the same place. So how do you move forward? Relationship Coach and author...
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Secrets for Lasting Love
Do you have what it takes to have a long-term marriage that is actually happy and fulfilling? If you’re like a lot of people, you might be afraid you don’t. Yes, love is a necessary component. But you can’t be passive about it. Like a lot of things, love will wane if you aren’t feeding it. And…
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Money Doesn’t Have to Be the Root of Evil in Your Marriage
In theory, money is merely the means by which you acquire goods and services. In reality, it is so much more. It’s seen as a measure of success, self-worth, freedom, love, safety, security, and on and on. Getting on the same page financially with your spouse is incredibly important for the…
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How a Marriage Professional Keeps Her Relationship Thriving
All relationships face challenges. This is because you have two people trying to navigate through their differences. Relationship professionals are not immune from this very human experience. What they do have is the knowledge and tools to successfully negotiate the differences. Licensed Marriage...
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Keep Your Conversations Out of the Ditch
Have you ever been having a conversation with your spouse that suddenly seems to veer off course and right into an argument? If so, you’re not alone. But how you get the conversation, and your marriage, back on track is key to its success. Good communication is a skill that you can learn. Robert...
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Stop Accepting the "Status Quo" in Your Marriage
Do you believe that marriage takes work? Do you believe that marriage is the place sex goes to die? Do you believe that you need to compromise and sacrifice who you are for your marriage to work? Do you believe that this is the best you’re going to get so just accept it? STOP. NOW. […] The post...
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Don’t Let Negativity Hold You Back
Jay Thompson helps people discover their purpose and to create a culture based on their values. Over the past 50 years, Jay has welcomed many paths and it has been quite a journey. You are going to enjoy hearing his stories! Guest Bio: Married to Mandy, the love of his life for almost 31 years,...
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Do You Have a Plan for Your Marriage?
There’s an expression—if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Could this be the reason for so many marriages to either fail or just be miserable? People fall in love, get into a serious relationship, and then decide to get married. What they often don’t do is talk about what they want their…
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Emotional Communication: The Key to Real Connection
You may think that you and your spouse don’t communicate. But the truth is, you are never not communicating. It might be that you don’t like what the other is expressing. It might be that you are communicating at different levels. It might be that the surface level way you normally communicate...
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The Power of a Genuine Apology
The three hardest words to say are not “I love you” but “I am sorry”. There is a lot of baggage and misunderstanding when it comes to apologizing that many people can’t bring themselves to offer them. But a good apology can heal the rift in your marriage. Andrew Blackwood is a coach, speaker, and...
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Is Your Marriage Emotionally Safe?
Most people would not stay in a relationship where they feel physically unsafe. But if you don’t feel emotionally safe, that can be equally problematic to your marriage. Emotional safety is important for trust and intimacy. Without those, a good marriage is impossible. And far too many couples...
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Lessons on Love—What Have You Learned?
Did you have formal training in relationships? If not, you’re not alone. What you learned about love and relationships you picked up as you went along. The good, the bad, and the ugly. You watched what your parents did and regarded it as normal. And they learned from their parents, and so on. And...
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Marriage is Actually 3 Different Relationships
You’re never supposed to modify the word unique, but when it comes to marriage, it truly is a unique relationship. It’s a combination of every other kind of relationship there is. And if you don’t understand all of the elements, and have a way of acknowledging each of them, your marriage will...
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Finding the Common Denominator in Toxic Relationships
Are you in a toxic relationship or just a bad one? If you're feeling unsupported, demeaned, dismissed, or misunderstood, does it matter what you call it? Whatever name it goes by, the street is causing you needs to stop. If you're like most of us, you focus on what our partner is doing to make…
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No, Your Spouse is Not a Wild Animal Out to Hurt You
Defensiveness is a normal reaction to being attacked. But when your spouse brings up a complaint or shares their hurt feelings, your life is probably not in immediate danger. But how you respond may be a real threat to your marriage. Defensiveness is a form of self-protection that can create...
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Growth is Necessary for a Good Marriage
People like the concept of change. The reality of it—not so much. But if your relationship isn’t growing, it’s dying. And it grows because either you or your partner are learning new things, having new experiences, and developing new habits. And if one of you changes, your marriage will as well....
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Is Emotional Exhaustion Hurting You and Your Marriage?
Are you or your partner emotionally exhausted? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Emotional exhaustion is not new, but it is getting some much-needed attention after the last several difficult years. And emotional exhaustion is to your heart and soul what physical exhaustion is to your…
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Vulnerability: The Ultimate Freedom
Do you shudder when you hear the word “vulnerability”? Does it bring up visions of sharing your worst possible moments and being judged for them? If so, you’re not alone. But being vulnerable is so much more than revealing your darkest times. As Reinvention Architect and Mindset Coach Craig...
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Making Your Marriage Healthy is Easier than You Think
The key to keeping your marriage healthy and happy is to nurture it. In the early days of your relationship, this was relatively easy. In truth, it still is. It takes a little bit of time, energy, and attention. Not a lot. Even if your marriage is in a rut, doing a few simple things […] The post...
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What to Know if You’re Resolving to Make Your Marriage Better
Despite your commitment to making your marriage better, another year has passed with limited improvement. You really want it to be different but, despite your best efforts, you find yourself falling into the same unproductive patterns. The truth is that it’s really hard to make significant…
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Stay or Go? What If There’s Another Option for Your Marriage?
Your relationship started out so great. You knew it wasn’t going to be all sunshine and roses. What you didn’t expect was for it to go so off track. For many couples, this is the time one of you starts to contemplate divorce. It’s not really what either of you want, but neither of you […] The…
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The Art of Saying What You Really Mean
Your spouse has just asked you to do something. You don’t really want to do it. You also don’t want to disappoint them or get into a fight about it. Do you suck it up, do it anyway and then get resentful? Do you honor your feelings, tell them “no” and deal with the fall-out? […] The post The Art…
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Pornography and Your Marriage — Problematic or Okay?
Pornography is easy to access. It’s available 24/7 and never says “no”. But is accessing it regularly necessarily a problem. Seeing pornography and its presence in your marriage as problematic is kind of like beauty, it’s in the eye of the beholder. But if one of you thinks it’s a problem, then…
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Divorce May Not Make You Happier
If you’re like many people, you may be disappointed or worse, unhappy, in your marriage. You may think that ending it will be the answer to your pain. Divorce is the answer for some marriages but unhappy people who divorce are no happier five years later than unhappy people who choose not to...
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The Impact of Your Divorce
Yes, the two main people impacted by divorce are you and your spouse. But everyone in your sphere is also impacted—your family, your friends, and, most importantly, your children. How you handle the disruption for them is critically important. But they often don’t share their real feelings, and...
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Not in the Mood at the Same Time? You’re Normal
No, men aren’t from Mars and women aren’t from Venus. It just seems that way. I’ve always thought that expecting men and women to live together is a cosmic joke that really isn’t funny. Nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes to sex. Are all men constantly horny? Are women rarely that…
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To Be or Not to Be Vulnerable in Your Marriage
Vulnerability is the key to intimacy. So why, if it is so important, is it such a struggle for most of us to open up. Especially to those most important to us. Being open and truly honest puts you at risk for rejection. So you hide behind what is safe but also wonder what it […] The post To Be or...
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No, Menopause Doesn’t Mean the End of Intimacy
Would you be surprised to know that many people still have great sex into their 80s? Yes, there are some adjustments to be made due to aging, but intimacy does not have to come to a screeching halt. Menopause is often blamed for lower sexual desire in women but that’s not the whole story.…
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What's Wrong with a Happy Wife?
In theory, there is nothing wrong with a happy wife. The problem is thinking it is the key to a happy life. A relationship is a function of the two people in it. If the focus of that relationship is on just one of the participants, you are doing long term damage to the relationship. Rick […] The...
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Is Burnout Impacting Your Marriage?
Burnout is more than just having a few difficult days. It’s a total drain on your emotional, physical, and mental health. So it’s no wonder that it impacts all of your relationships as well. When it seems like everything is out of control in your life it can be difficult to keep your marriage on...
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Do You Play The Blame Game With Your Spouse?
When you’re part of a couple, you have a built-in scapegoat. It is really easy to look at your partner and find all kinds of reasons to not just blame them for the problems in your relationship but also for your own behavior. You want them to take responsibility for their actions but can find […]...
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#marriage, #family, #couples, #podcast, #therapy #lesli doares, #communication, #partners, #divorce, #chemistry, #marital status,
Happily Ever After is not just a mythical place somewhere over the rainbow. With attention and love you can bring that feeling to your relationship. Learning to communicate your real needs and desires as well as understanding your partners’ will help you foster the feeling of acceptance and contentment you’ve always dreamed of. It’s not just magic and chemistry but a way of thinking and behaving that lets you develop as equal partners. Join us on Happily Ever After for practical tips you can use right now in your daily communications, thought processes and decisions.
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