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Can This Marriage be Saved?* Yes.A real couple is interviewed (and then their identity is changed to protect their privacy). Chandrama Anderson is the counselor. Written by Jonathan Small, for the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 4, 2014There are no comments yet. 36865 Views
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FlirtationTo avoid mistakes and regrets, always consult your wife before engaging in a flirtation.- E.W. Howe As Mira Kirshenbaum writes in her book, "When Good People...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 24, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 31, 2014 at 1:38 pm | 6 comments | 36812 Views
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What Topics Do You Want to Read About?Hi Readers, I sit in my office thinking up couples topics. My company is my orange cat who rests on my desk next to my laptop. When I was a manager, then director,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by June, on Jun 22, 2014 at 12:35 pm | 1 comment | 36798 Views
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Getting Closer to DeathWe had a trial run night before last. My mom was still breathing, but frozen and non-responsive. After a few hours, she did respond and is back to "normal" ill. It...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2014Last comment by GC, on Jan 3, 2015 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 36792 Views
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Couple's Donut and a Letter to Law Enforcement CouplesThis week I have a guest column to share with you written by Dr. Ellen Kirschman, a 30-year police psychologist and author of several books for law enforcement officers...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 12, 2016Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 36748 Views
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Marriage UnderachieversI know no one wants to be a marriage underachiever. Would we have low standards for ourselves about our marriage? Whose standards are we using? Have we discussed...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 20, 2014There are no comments yet. 36737 Views
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I Need Your Help Naming my New BookHey, wonderful readers, A 52 year-old heroine stars in the romance novel I’ve started. Caroline is a psychologically sophisticated woman. She’s VP of business...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 13, 2017Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 20, 2017 at 8:08 am | 14 comments | 36674 Views
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Peace Walk and Father's Grief RetreatThere are a couple of events coming up that I want to share with you. The first is on September 11th; a multi-faith peace walk and hosted picnic. This is open...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 26, 2016There are no comments yet. 36541 Views
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A Glimpse into local HS SuicideNote: This is only one view, from one Palo Alto HS student. My son is a senior this year. We spend every Thursday afternoon together, and have been doing so for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 27, 2015Last comment by Roxy, on Apr 1, 2015 at 12:30 pm | 16 comments | 36466 Views
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You Change!"This relationship is a mess, and I want you to change." Now look in the mirror and repeat the above statement. Ouch! No matter how much we wish we had...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 24, 2014There are no comments yet. 36285 Views
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Ray Rice and Domestic ViolenceThere has been a great outrage and shock for people to see the video of Ray Rice slugging his then fiancé, now wife. We heard about it, but actually seeing it has...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 9, 2014Last comment by My thoughts, on Sep 20, 2014 at 10:59 am | 17 comments | 36248 Views
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"It is So Much Easier to Believe than to Think; It is Astounding How Much More Believing is Done than Thinking." James KemperJames Kemper was an engineer working on the issues of the Mississippi River and its flooding problems in the 1920s. I am pulling this quote out of context to talk...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 36193 Views
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Barbie, Women, Men and Body ImageI just want to start by saying body image is a huge topic and many articles and tomes have been written on the topic. I will just brush the surface here, with the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 7, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm | 4 comments | 36191 Views
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Silicon Valley Therapist Designs the Worst Video Game Ever! And Another In MOMAThis interview on CNN is our own, local Howard Scott Warshaw, MFT,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 2, 2014There are no comments yet. 36186 Views
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"The Purpose of Sex"Ashley Judd, in her memoir, wrote that Archbishop Desmond Tutu told her that the purpose of sex between married couples is "as an instrument of love and expression,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 9, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 16, 2014 at 8:55 am | 8 comments | 36184 Views
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Couples: Engaged on Valentine’s Day! Topics to DiscussValentine’s Day is popular for marriage proposals. It’s romantic and lovely and you’re glowing with happiness. Congratulations! I want to be...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 14, 2018Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 19, 2018 at 4:08 pm | 2 comments | 36168 Views
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. . . People will never forget how you made them feel."I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou If...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 26, 2014There are no comments yet. 36066 Views
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Marriage last 40 or 50 years?What do we need to make our marriage last 40 or 50 years? Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead, Good for you for thinking about this now. Most people spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 16, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 29, 2014 at 8:32 am | 10 comments | 36058 Views
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Why does She Keep Interrupting Me?Interruption, or Bid for Connection? Are you busy, working away, or engrossed in some project and your wife tends to come in and "interrupt" you with...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 6, 2014There are no comments yet. 36048 Views
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Increasing Number of Women Having AffairsI've noticed the trend of more women having affairs, and have been wondering about whether others had also noticed it, and what the reasons may be. I had a look...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 29, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 3, 2015 at 3:52 pm | 2 comments | 35952 Views
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