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Three Reasons to Leave: Abuse, Addiction, and Affairs
December 5, 2013 .
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As a clinical psychologist and certified addictions counselor, I see husbands, wives, and partners in individual or couples therapy on a daily basis grappling with the decision to leave ... Read More
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Is ‘Friending’ Your Ex on Facebook a Good Idea?
July 17, 2013 .
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An old high school classmate posed the question on his Facebook feed a few days ago: “Should we friend our exes on Facebook or is it equivalent to cheating?” Since couples therapy is ... Read More
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Is It So Wrong That I Don’t Care About My Husband’s Affair? June 14, 2013 . 38 Comments
I think you hit on an essential element of your situation—it seems to be working for you. It’s very easy to get caught up in “shoulds” and external expectations and lose sight of ... Read More
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Five Myths About Polyamory and Monogamish Relationships March 1, 2013 . 13 Comments
Several years ago, sex advice columnist Dan Savage coined the term “monogamish” to refer to long-term committed relationships that bend the rules of monogamy with the consent of both ... Read More
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Keys to Choosing a Good Marriage Counselor February 21, 2013 . 35 Comments
Marriage counseling can save your marriage, prepare you for the stress of a baby, help you communicate more effectively, and get you on track for a lifetime of love. But when marriage counseling ... Read More
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Best of 2012: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Relationships and Marriage January 25, 2013 . 15 Comments
Marriage rates have steadily declined in the United States over the past several decades, and the American Psychological Association states that 40% to 50% of marriages will end in divorce. ... Read More
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‘Deployment Sex Pacts’: More Pleasure or More Problems? December 3, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to Diane Falzone, author of a recent column, the “deployment sex pact” is a long-standing military arrangement. Essentially, the pact gives permission for partners to engage ... Read More
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Risk of STIs Lower in Open Relationships Than in Those Marked by Affair November 30, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to a recent article, people in open marriages may practice safer sex than those who have extramarital affairs. In open marriages, partners agree that they do not have to remain ... Read More
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Addicted to Love: Drawn to the Rush of Romance November 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
I was recently told a statistic that didn’t really surprise me, but was kind of an eye-opener nonetheless: Married individuals daydream about being single at least once a day. Well, I’d ... Read More
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Cheating and Concealing: An Evolutionary Perspective of Betrayal
October 12, 2012 .
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Many mental health professionals consider the three “A’s”—addiction, affairs, and abuse—sufficient reason to leave a partner. This blog addresses lower-level offenses related ... Read More
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Does Reality TV Influence Our Perception of Romance? October 4, 2012 . 8 Comments
Reality television programs are anything but real. Shows that depict romantic relationships or the pursuit thereof—such as The Bachelor and Real Housewives—reveal fantasy lives filled ... Read More
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Helping People Heal from Infidelity and Betrayal
August 24, 2012 .
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Next Friday, August 31, 2012, GoodTherapy.org is thrilled to welcome Dr. Laurie Moore, who will present Healing Betrayal Caused by Infidelity, a FREE CE teleconference for GoodTherapy.org ... Read More
