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Signs and Symptoms of Parallel LivingAs I wrote recently in my best tip for marriage – which is to take care of it, I’ve been thinking of the signs and symptoms of parallel living that I...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 28, 2016Last comment by JamesJohan, on Oct 8, 2016 at 1:07 am | 6 comments | 43007 Views
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Five Do's and Don'ts for Surviving MiscarriageFit Pregnancy magazine recently asked for my expert opinion about finding ways that miscarriage can make you stronger. It's an excellent article; I enjoyed writing...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 12, 2015There are no comments yet. 42859 Views
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Repeating Myself: for Your MarriageThis is so important, that I am going to repeat myself: If your relationship is in trouble, do something about it NOW! The research shows that many couples let...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2016Last comment by jame kurt, on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:41 am | 8 comments | 42711 Views
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Beware Difficult Topic: Death of a ChildFor some reason, a lot of the books I've recently been picking to read on my Kindle end up being about or including the death of a child. Go ahead, and click away...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 4, 2014Last comment by Jessica T, on Mar 5, 2014 at 7:31 pm | 1 comment | 42303 Views
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Engagement Rings: Myths and OptionsPerhaps it would have been better to post about engagement rings: myths and options before Valentine’s Day, as many people get engaged on that day each year....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 16, 2017Last comment by Satishjewels2, on Feb 18, 2017 at 12:30 am | 1 comment | 42149 Views
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Are Tiger Moms Raising Tiger Spouses?Author Amy Chua is the author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (Note: I have not read her book). According to an article in
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 8, 2016Last comment by Clarity, on Sep 21, 2016 at 2:32 pm | 18 comments | 41731 Views
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Zip It!If you are divorced, never say anything bad about your children's other parent. In fact, don't even refer to him or her as "Your father" or "Your mother." You are...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 22, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 27, 2014 at 2:18 pm | 9 comments | 40885 Views
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Caring for Aging and/or Ill ParentsWe are facing this at our house these days, and it's stressful. I mentioned this to a couple of women acquaintances and found that they, too, are coping with and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 26, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Dec 3, 2013 at 9:23 am | 3 comments | 40716 Views
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The Grass is Greener Where You Water ItI saw this quote at the Y, and thought it is so fitting for relationships. It is up to us to water the grass within our relationship. Here are several suggestions: - Giving...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 10, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 19, 2015 at 10:57 am | 3 comments | 40629 Views
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. . . Loved in Spite of Ourselves"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." Victor Hugo While...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 16, 2014There are no comments yet. 40188 Views
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A Love Script? A Dyadic EncounterMandy Len Catron wrote a column recently for the NY Times called
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 21, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 26, 2015 at 8:34 am | 2 comments | 40061 Views
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DoghouseIf you're in the doghouse, or you put your partner in the doghouse, I encourage BOTH of you to work on getting him/her out. I know this seems contrary to putting...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 2, 2013There are no comments yet. 39767 Views
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You're Not Doing it Right!Dear Chandrama, My husband does things that drive me crazy, and I want him to stop! For example, he reloads the dishwasher, tells me where to turn when I'm driving,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 20, 2013Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Dec 25, 2013 at 4:34 pm | 4 comments | 39701 Views
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Plural RelationshipsJune, thanks for sending in your question. I should say for the sake of disclosure, that I support gay marriage, and worked quite hard within my professional...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 23, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Jul 14, 2014 at 12:10 am | 17 comments | 39658 Views
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My Daughter Died 18 Years AgoMy daughter had Trisomy 13, a fatal chromosome disorder. Down Syndrome is Trisomy 21. The lower the number, the more serious it is. Her death, among a series...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 29, 2016Last comment by Marc Vincenti, on Oct 5, 2016 at 2:12 am | 6 comments | 39278 Views
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Do You Have Sex Only on Vacation?Over the years of seeing couples in marriage counseling, and through reading I’ve done, there are many couples who only have sex on vacation. Sex on vacation...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 16, 2017Last comment by Free Sexting App, on May 28, 2017 at 2:42 am | 4 comments | 39118 Views
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"Real Sex for Real Women" by Dr. Laura BermanI recommend "Real Sex for Real Women" as it is a straightforward, educational, detailed book about sex -- and emotional connection. Dr. Berman's book provides...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 1, 2019There are no comments yet. 38864 Views
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808 Topics for Couples to Talk AboutA normal piece of homework I give couples is to have date night EVERY week, and they may not talk about kids or work. The instructions are to take turns planning...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 16, 2016There are no comments yet. 38651 Views
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What's Your Attachment Style and Why Does it Matter to Your Relationship?Let’s start with explaining attachment, which is developed in early childhood, with your primary caregiver. Depending on the type of care you received (consistent,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 27, 2017There are no comments yet. 38535 Views
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Isn't That NiceI was at a concert recently, minding the box office, when a man rushed in saying he was bringing his wife her eyeglasses. I pointed him through the double doors....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 38441 Views
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