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Family, Parenting and Religion

2022-01-16T19:01:01-05:00

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How Dealing with Conflict Can Help Couples Thrive

Last updated on: January 16, 2022 at 7:01 pm By Terry Gaspard

Dear Terry, After fourteen-years of marriage, I’m at the end of my rope. My husband, Ryan is gone a lot and even when he’s home, he’s watching sports. It seems like we have the same arguments over and over again. There’s not much joy or love left in our marriage. Mostly, we argue about our kids, Tyler, 6, and Jessica, age 3. Since Ryan gets home late from his job as a store manager, he mostly wants to play with... Read more

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2022-01-08T17:00:03-05:00

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What are the Secrets to a Happy Second Marriage?

Last updated on: January 8, 2022 at 5:00 pm By Terry Gaspard

While many couples see remarriage as an opportunity to start fresh start and a new chance at happiness, the statistics reveal a different story with the divorce rate for second marriages being 60-67% compared to about 50% for first marriages. Why is this so? There are many reasons and most of them involve blending people from two separate worlds and adding children to the mix. Add to this financial stress, differences in childrearing and discipline, the stepparent’s role, loyalty issues,... Read more

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2022-01-02T13:46:57-05:00

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4 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions That are Foolproof

Last updated on: January 2, 2022 at 1:46 pm By Terry Gaspard

It’s no surprise that most people abandon New Year’s resolutions fairly soon after making them. In fact, studies show that there are many impediments that prevent people from keeping them such as being unrealistic or making resolutions that are too much of a stretch or vague. If you find yourself recycling a goal from last year, consider crafting a new one or editing an old one. For instance, Shelly, 48, crafted the same goal every year of losing 20 pounds... Read more

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2021-12-26T18:47:52-05:00

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5 Ways to Let Go of a Toxic Relationship

Last updated on: December 26, 2021 at 6:47 pm By Terry Gaspard

Kyla, 35, sat on the couch of my office telling me about her unhealthy relationship with Keith, 38, and how after ten years, she was still living with him and putting up with verbal abuse and disrespect. Kyla put it like this, “I’m not sure why I’m still with him. The put downs have gotten worse and my self-esteem is at an all time low. The other day I was driving the car and took a wrong turn (because it... Read more

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2021-12-19T20:56:57-05:00

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5 Ways to Cope When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder

Last updated on: December 19, 2021 at 8:56 pm By Terry Gaspard

According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders affect about 30% of adults in the US during their lifetime, making them the most common mental health disorder. Typically, anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, panic, or fear that can manifest itself in physical symptoms such as trembling, breathlessness, sweating, numbness, or having hot and cold flashes. When someone is experiencing a panic attack, they may also feel like they can’t breathe and that they are going to... Read more

2021-12-12T14:22:33-05:00

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Why Can’t I Be Friends with My Ex After My Divorce?

Last updated on: December 12, 2021 at 2:22 pm By Terry Gaspard

There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a breakup or divorce. Certainly one of the main reasons is that they have unfinished business that they hope to resolve. Our they may want to keep the non-intimate part of the relationship going because they have caring feelings toward their former spouse. Finally, some people feel guilty about leaving the relationship. However, the reality is that it’s usually problematic for ex-spouses to maintain a friendship... Read more

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2022-05-15T19:21:08-04:00

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Tuning Into Your Partner: 3 Steps To Foster Improved Communication and Understanding

Last updated on: May 15, 2022 at 7:21 pm By Terry Gaspard

During a recent couples counseling session, Tim, 38, spoke about how overwhelmed he feels when Samantha, 37, get upset with him and shares her frustrations. According to Samantha, he tunes her out and often retreats to another room or watches sports. Tim reflects: “I love Sam and want to make her happy but when she bombards me with intense feelings, it’s more than I can handle so I usually bail out. I do feel badly and we sometimes talk later,... Read more

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2021-11-25T21:47:32-05:00

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How to Overcome Mistrust and Fear of Abandonment

Last updated on: November 25, 2021 at 9:47 pm By Terry Gaspard

During our counseling session, Kayla, 35, reflected on her trust issues with her boyfriend, Tim, 38, who loves her deeply but is growing tired of her suspicious comments and can’t seem to reassure her enough. Kayla put it like this is: “I know Tim loves me but I’m always worried that the other shoe is going drop and he’ll leave me like my father did when I was ten. There was nothing I could do to stop him and he... Read more

2021-11-20T16:32:22-05:00

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How Couples Can Effectively Communicate Their Emotions

Last updated on: November 20, 2021 at 4:32 pm By Terry Gaspard

Think about it: when you’re in a good mood, you might give your partner the benefit of the doubt. It’s easy to show generosity when they make a mistake, even granting them forgiveness more readily. Let’s face it, our moods greatly affect our communication. If you are in a bad mood, you are more likely to perceive what our partner says negatively. This point is illustrated by Laura’s bad day and her negative interaction with Ron when she returns home... Read more

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2021-11-13T16:01:35-05:00

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How to Build Trust and Intimacy in a Second Marriage

Last updated on: November 13, 2021 at 4:01 pm By Terry Gaspard

During our couples counseling session, Alyssa, 53, spoke about the betrayal of her first husband that ended her divorce and the lingering effects of infidelity. Even though her second husband, Ethan, 57, has not given her reasons to lose faith in him, she finds herself being jealous and suspicious of his actions. Alyssa put it like this: “When Ethan doesn’t return my text or phone call right away, I track his location and automatically think the worst – that he’s... Read more

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