Relationships

Father-Son Relationships: The Things Every Boy Needs From His Dad
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- May 13, 2013
Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of the National Fatherhood Initiative, explains the simple but critical things every son needs from his dad. These are things that every good father needs to do, including providing, nurturing and guiding. The Huffington Post, 5/1/2013
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Bumpy or smooth, sibling relationships may be your longest
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- May 6, 2013
"There are some sibling relationships that really are toxic and that are better left alone,” says Philadelphia psychologist Marjory Levitt. “Apart from those, it’s an absolutely irreplaceable connection and, for me, I would go as far as I could to maintain the connection.” Although the death of a parent might put some strain on a
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How long-term unemployment can affect your marriage
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- March 22, 2013
Recent research from Ohio State shows that long-term unemployment can hurt marriages and may even be a risk factor for divorce, especially if the husband is unemployed. Read on for tips on how to keep your relationship strong while your partner is unemployed. CBS MoneyWatch, 3/13/2013
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Small Acts, Big Love
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- February 14, 2013
A University of Rochester study finds people who put their spouses' needs first make themselves happier too. Couples are finding that saying "I love you" isn't always enough to sufficiently convey the strength of their emotions. Small acts of kindness, or "compassionate love," have a much bigger impact when it comes to bringing spouses together.
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That Loving Feeling Takes a Lot of Work
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- January 16, 2013
Dr. Sonya Lyubomirsky, professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of “The Myths of Happiness,” describes a slew of research-tested actions and words that can do wonders to keep love alive once the initial passion is gone from a relationship. Her advice includes asking yourself, "What can I do for five minutes today to
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Lifetime friendship is medicine for the soul
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- December 7, 2012
Dr. James House, from the University of Michigan, has researched the health benefits of meaningful relationships. He says a lack of social interactions is predictive of poor health and earlier death for most people. House contends that keeping in contact with others is likely to regulate a person's own behaviors so that it becomes harder
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The Power of the Son-in-Law
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- December 3, 2012
Who provides the magic glue that keeps many marriages together? Surprisingly, research shows it can come down to the son-in-law. Charming your wife's parents can actually help make your marriage last! The Wall Street Journal, 11/27/2012
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Why Can’t Men Love Like Women?
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- September 16, 2011
Do men and women just express love differently? Maybe it's not that he's not into you, it's just that the expression gets hung up in the netting of a woman's expectations of expression as proof of existence. Men are wired to act during times of high emotion, since emotion can lead to violence; there is
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How to Rediscover Passion and Romance and With Your Spouse
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- September 15, 2011
Whether you have an exciting or boring relationship with your spouse it’s never too late to spice it up. There are many ways to feel young again and rediscover your passion. Here are some tips on how to get back into the dating scene, with your spouse! MSNBC, September 13th
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Building a good parent-teacher relationship
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- September 14, 2011
Learn how to build a good relationship with your child’s teacher by following some simple tips. Avoid teacher pet peeves, such as pressuring your child not to mess up his clothes and discussing a problem during drop-off or pick-up at your child’s school. Learn about what your child’s teacher wants you to do at home,
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How to Keep the ‘Good’ in Goodbye
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- June 16, 2011
In this testament to the bonds of friendship, the writer (Elizabeth Bernstein) shares her own experience moving to a new city and leaving good friends behind, and offers some practical advice in the video for easing these kinds of transitions. In the article, she interviews Transitional Learning Curves' Jill Kristal, a clinical psychologist based in
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