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annelisamacbeanphd
2 days ago2 min read
Holidays with the In-Laws!
For couples, visiting the in-laws during the holidays can be a double-edged sword. It’s an opportunity to strengthen family ties, but it...
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annelisamacbeanphd
7 days ago2 min read
Resilience and Holiday Triggers
Holidays are rich with emotional triggers. From old family conflicts resurfacing to subtle criticisms about your choices, the holiday...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Dec 22 min read
Being Yourself During the Holidays
Families often rely on stories to ensure that belonging and loyalty are established and sustained. Some are stories of triumph and...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Nov 261 min read
Thanksgiving Prayer
Dear Ones, As we approach this season of thanks, I find myself deeply moved with gratitude for the journey we walk together. Your...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Nov 211 min read
Love Poem #3
By Hafiz I know the way you can get When you have not had a drink of Love: Your face hardens, Your sweet muscles cramp. Children become...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Nov 154 min read
WHO CARES? Couples and Sex
When you hear or read the word sex or sexy, what comes up for you? Do you conjure pictures of an ideal partner? Do you imagine bedroom...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Nov 94 min read
An Opportunity in Relationship
Relationships are the vehicles that enable us to work out our unresolved, unmet or unknown issues. It is in relationships that we are...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Nov 43 min read
Relationship Bias
We come into adulthood with a pre-existing relationship template consisting of our expectations, fears of getting closer or being too far...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Oct 302 min read
Not Knowing
Just below the compelling storyline of our lives, beneath the colorful emotional landscape of our everyday relationships, there exists a...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Oct 247 min read
Men and Menopause
Navigating the Transformative Journey Together Menopause is commonly understood to be a woman's issue, of course, but its impact reaches...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Oct 181 min read
Unconditional . . .
Without Expectations By Trevor Hall https://open.spotify.com/track/50nyDpVsw1mP9VK3XynaTr?si=d2e53a6ab61848ff https://youtu.be/2QDQRX9GGK...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Oct 122 min read
The True Love
By David Whyte There’s a faith in loving fiercely the one who is rightfully yours especially if you have waited years and especially if...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Oct 65 min read
The 80/20 Rule
Understanding the Dance Between Past Wounds and Present Conflicts Relationships are a rich, complex landscape where past and present...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Sep 306 min read
Ritual in Relationship
Creating Spiritual and Relational Intimacy in a Disconnected World In our fast-paced world, the concept of ritual can feel antiquated or...
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annelisamacbeanphd
Sep 245 min read
Emotional Safety in Relationships
Emotional safety is the bedrock of any healthy relationship, whether a marriage, partnership, or any other form of intimate connection....
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