Marriage

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10 Behaviors That Can Push People Away

Do you recognize any of those behaviors from your own relationships? By Randi Gunther Ph.D. Whether due to media advice or social pressures, most people strive to present what are their most desirable and alluring…


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3 Big Blind Spots We Have About Love

Yes, love is blind—but not in the way you might think. By Tyler Jamison Ph.D. “Love Is Blind,” a popular series created by Netflix, bills itself as an experiment to see if people can fall…


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Celebrities, Marriage And You

The recent increase in the reported cases of divorce among Nigerian celebrities has brought to the forefront the question of the necessity of marriage. Those who had bitter experiences are often quick to talk about…


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The Key To Good Intimacy

How to improve intimacy in your relationship. By Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC Intimacy is an important part of relationships. In John Gottman’s research, he found that couples have better connection and relationship satisfaction when they…



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12 Reasons Why Couples Break Up

Research shows that relationship problems follow predictable patterns. By Mark Travers Ph.D. Many people come to therapy when their relationship is on the brink of collapse. They ask questions like: ·  “Should I have seen…


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3 Keys To A Successful Long-Distance Relationship

Are we too quick to dismiss the long-distance option? By Mark Travers Ph.D. Many people come to therapy wondering if their relationship is going to survive geographical separation. They may ask questions like: ·  “I…


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3 Big Reasons Why People Fall Out of Love

… and how to bring back that loving feeling. By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. Giana and Greg felt like life was magical at the beginning of their relationship. How is it that all their smiles, laughter, and…



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Queen Elizabeth, Ooni Of Ife, And You

When the news of the recent marriage of the Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka – Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; – Ọjájá II, started filtering into the news, many had mixed feelings. For me,…