In my work with couples, certain themes have emerged that can help us understand how a couple that was once close can drift so far apart.How couples drift apart1) Life got in the way. Somehow, in the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, couples seem to forget... Read More
There is an old expression, which may sound trite, but I believe it is true, "People that play together, stay together." A couple (by marriage or some other agreement) can increase their chance of remaining a positive statistic, by creating a habit of engaging in fun activities together. These can... Read More
Remember that big hug she gave you when you got her fresh flowers? It doesn't have to only happen on Valentine's Day. Everybody knows that women love to get them, so why is it that men rarely send flowers?When men buy flowers they often find it an intimidating experience. They... Read More
I will in this article cover some of my own experiences living with a person with a dysfunctional personal disorder of type borderline. I call these person BP (BorderlinePersonality) to make things easier.Why is it so hard to live with these people? What are the warning signals? What is there... Read More
Are you starting to feel that your man has changed so much, in a negative way, that your relationship is starting to die a slow death? In this article I will shed some light on the kinds of things men do when they want to extinguish the flame that sizzles... Read More
Surviving an affair can be a very traumatic experience. Partners tend to know which strings to pull to antagonise the situation especially if there are children involved. This can often make you feel bitter and resentful and although you are the one that has been betrayed, you are also the... Read More
If true love has been eluding you, you could increase the chances of meeting someone you fancy by activating the Romance sector in your home.Where can you find your Romance sector?One way is by using your Chinese horoscope. We all belong to one of twelve Chinese horoscopes - Rat, Ox,... Read More
A genuine apology contains at least four elements: apology, acknowledgment, forgiveness and repentance.1) ApologizeI've come to dislike the words "I'm sorry" because they're so easily said that they've lost their meaning. The word "apologize" better captures the sense that you have done something wrong and are willing to make it... Read More
Setting up personal boundaries is important in all types of relationships, but in intimate ones, it is all the more important. As with the closer the relationship will become it is easier for those lines to blur. You may ask yourself what is a boundary and why setting, or recognizing... Read More
A revelation came to me at the most unsuspecting time. During one of the most mundane things I do in my structured and routine lifestyle, while reading my redeye on my daily commute home from the city. A seemingly average man sat next to me on the train and asked... Read More
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Dear Candace,My fiancé and I just broke up, and I... Read More
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Let me address this issue of eternity, this promise many... Read More
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Groucho Marx was, I believe, a comic genius; a linguistic... Read More
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Hey all, I feel that need to reach out and... Read More
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Sometimes, after a relationship has ended, many of us have... Read More
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The Common Scenario:Your partner is hardly ever home to give... Read More
Is your man the cheating type? Here are some clues... Read More
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Dear Candace,I'm 35 years old and ready to open my... Read More
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I'm going to get straight to the point. If you... Read More
Fight or flight - our automatic response to danger. When... Read More
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There comes a point in every relationship when the person... Read More
The Law of Connection: Spouses are either growing closer or... Read More
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