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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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Nov 4, 20243 min read
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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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Oct 30, 20242 min read
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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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Oct 24, 20247 min read
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Unconditional . . .
Without Expectations By Trevor Hall https://open.spotify.com/track/50nyDpVsw1mP9VK3XynaTr?si=d2e53a6ab61848ff https://youtu.be/2QDQRX9GGK...
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Oct 18, 20241 min read
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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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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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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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Oct 6, 20245 min read
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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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Sep 30, 20246 min read
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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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Sep 24, 20245 min read
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Shame, Blame and Fear of Commitment
Blame and shame can appear early in a relationship, particularly for newer couples grappling with the uncertainties of commitment. When...
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Sep 18, 20246 min read
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Remodeling a Marriage
The Blueprint for Deconstruction and Reconstruction Anyone who has ever remodeled a home knows it's not just about picking out the...
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Sep 12, 20244 min read
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Medicine for Healing the Gap
AHo By Ara Lee https://open.spotify.com/track/2zboZX1riU2sdpIyazeYke?si=b2870729e734427c https://youtu.be/E3lTYDTtRic?si=ciKKPdvKvmRB3ta0...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
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Silent Plea
By August M. Scott In the glow of screens, the child screams, unseen, Lost in a digital haze, seeking a dopamine dream. Validation, a...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Dopa-Teen: Dopamine, Bonding & Social Media
During pre-adolescence and early adolescence, the brain undergoes substantial restructuring and development, particularly in the...
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Aug 22, 20244 min read
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Bonding & Brain Development
The neurological development of pre-teens and early adolescents, approximately from ages 10 to 15, is a critical period marked by...
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Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Sexuality and Bonding
Sex and sexuality are foundational elements of human relationships, often serving as conduits for intimacy and connection. For many,...
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Aug 8, 20244 min read
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