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Family, Parenting and Religion

2020-02-19T15:56:23-05:00

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How Mistrust Can Destroy a Second Marriage and What to Do About It

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:56 pm By Terry Gaspard

The breakup of a marriage can set the stage for feelings of mistrust – even if you’ve never had trust issues previously. After a marriage ends, especially if you’ve endured infidelity, it’s normal to doubt your ability to trust yourself and others. Falling in love and getting remarried can be invigorating but can also be scary at the same time. Love can be sweeter the second time around but when the bliss wears off, trust issues may surface and cause... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:56:51-05:00

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8 Positive Ways to Connect with Your Stepchild

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:56 pm By Terry Gaspard

The role of a stepparent can be tricky and there’s no such thing as instant love between a stepparent and a stepchild. It’s worth your time to understand your stepchild’s perspective and to realize that you’re not going to replace their biological parent but you can still make a positive impact on his or her life. Different from a biological parent, a major thrust of being a stepparent is to be an adult friend to your stepchildren on some level.... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:57:22-05:00

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6 Ways Couples Can Make Up After a Fight and Move On

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:57 pm By Terry Gaspard

I’ve often stated that one of the most important elements of a successful marriage is being able to repair your relationship after an argument. By the way, this doesn’t mean that all of your disputes will be solved. It simply means that you can find ways to restore intimacy, forgive each other, and move forward without bitterness or holding a grudge. Dr. John Gottman advises us that couples can live with unsolvable differences about ongoing issues in their relationship as long... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:57:47-05:00

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8 Keys to Success in a Remarriage

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:57 pm By Terry Gaspard

Let’s face it, most couples in second or third marriages face obstacles that those in first ones just don’t. It’s no surprise that while the divorce rate for first marriages hovers around 45 percent, the rate for second marriages is approximately 67 percent. You might wonder why this is, since intuitively we should learn important lessons from our first marriage and carry those into subsequent ones. Most remarried couples have unrealistic expectations and once the romance of dating and early marriage... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:58:07-05:00

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How to Get Unstuck From the Approval Trap

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:58 pm By Terry Gaspard

For most of my life, I’ve been stuck in the “Approval Trap” because I’ve been fearful of losing the approval of others. In my experience, it is possible for you to find your own voice and act from a place of personal power. Many of the women I interviewed for my studies on divorce felt that being raised in a divided home impacted their self-esteem. Keep in mind, you will exercise personal power when you speak up for what you... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:58:55-05:00

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7 Steps to Overcoming the Legacy of Divorce

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:58 pm By Terry Gaspard

During the past two decades, I’ve researched the legacy of divorce and worked as a coach and therapist to individuals experiencing family upheaval and breakup. What I’ve come to realize is that what many experts say is true – divorce does run in families. After going back to the drawing board and interviewing a sample of more than 300 daughters of divorce in the past ten years, I have come to this conclusion: While adult children of divorce have double... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:58:31-05:00

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Conflict Doesn’t Have to Be a Destructive Force in Your Marriage

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:58 pm By Terry Gaspard

Most of us dislike conflict. Very few people were raised with healthy role models for dealing with differences. But while conflict may appear to be a destructive force in relationships, it can actually help us achieve lasting love. Author Kate McNulty, LCSW writes, “Differences can be a source of interest and fresh energy rather than cause us to dig in our heels and defend our positions.” For instance, in the past, Trevor would often get defensive and avoid disagreements with Sam because he... Read more

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2020-02-19T15:59:18-05:00

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Are You Honest With Your Partner About Your Money Habits?

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:59 pm By Terry Gaspard

Despite the fact that financial issues and money problems are the number one subject couples argue about and a leading cause of divorce, there are few studies that address the issue of financial secrecy or financial infidelity. The reason why many people keep secrets about money is fear of being abandoned, shame, and fear of being vulnerable due to past betrayal by a parent or partner. According to researchers, romantic partners aren’t always honest about money in their relationships, but... Read more

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2022-11-01T17:08:37-04:00

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How to Nurture Emotional and Sexual Intimacy and Fall in Love Again

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 5:08 pm By Terry Gaspard

Many couples like Marcia, 42, and Joshua, 43, are feeling stuck in a loveless marriage with few expressions of affection and love. When we met for couples counseling, Marcia put it like this: “We rarely spent time together and when we do, we argue and it feels like I’m always trying to get Josh to open up. When he shuts down and that causes me to go into overdrive and try hard to seek him out. Then he retreats and... Read more

2020-02-19T16:00:20-05:00

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Make Forgiveness Work For You After Divorce

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 4:00 pm By Terry Gaspard

The concept of forgiveness takes on a new meaning after divorce because no one marries with the intent of divorcing and hurt and shame can run deep. In my case, I was determined not to repeat the patterns of the past since divorce goes back several generations in my family. In my Huffington Post article Breaking the Legacy of Divorce , I write about my difficulty getting out from divorce’s shadow. What does forgiveness really mean? What I’ve come to realize... Read more

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