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The Disparaged Marriage: Sometimes it’s NOT Like the Horse and Carriage
Love and marriage, love and marriage Go together like a horse and carriage ~Love and Marriage by Frank Sinatra (lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jimmy Van Heusen) What destroys more marriages than anything else? Likewise, what is the number one most common cause of divorce? Go ahead, take a guess. Or better…
Read MoreHealthy Relationships: Who’s on First? What’s on Second?
Who’s on First? What’s on Second? Navigating In, Through and Around the Independence, Codependence and Interdependence of Loving Relationships Remember that old Abbott and Costello skit where the two of them go back and forth and round and round trying to have a clear conversation about “Who’s on first,”etc.? If you do, then surely your…
Read MoreCrackpots, Crooked Tops and Broken Pots
Okay, this one is a stretch, as I’m winging it as I go. I was speaking to a therapist colleague of mine a couple days ago (Dae Sheridan) when she used the term “crooked pots and crooked tops” in regards to how we are attracted to each other in spite of our “crookedness.” My understanding…
Read MoreBeing SO Right Can Be SO Wrong
Ever been in that conversation when the other person was so passionate about their stance that they’d practically run you over if you tried to add something or disagree? Or maybe you’ve had an interaction in which someone completely stonewalled you and would not listen to any of your thoughts, facts, ideas or opinions? Yes?…
Read MoreChronic and Terminal Humanness
Ever notice how easy it is to do what you don’t want to do, and know you probably shouldn’t do and, likewise, not do what you want to do and what you actually know is best for you? Well, maybe not YOU specifically, but people in general. But then again, maybe I am describing you.…
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