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Sometimes, nothing can make our pain go away in the moment. Pain passes, and sometimes we need to give it time to do so. We can learn how to be present with our pain so we are not suffering. “Hi.”. Violet walks into the room with her sunglasses on, and...

When Life Hurts, What Can You Do?

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Darlene Lancer LMFT

(This article contains affiliate links benefiting author) Being over-responsible is often a sign of codependency. It leads to behavior that jeopardizes relationships. Individuals who are over-responsible enjoy their role at times but can become judgmental and resentful of people whose responsibilities they assume.

The Pitfalls of Over-Responsibility: How it Undermines Relationships

Many relationships reach a tipping point after years of built-up resentments and unsolved problems. Like physical death, the death of a relationship moves through several stages. The key to prevention is regularly taking stock of the relationship and tackling problems as they arise. Many couples who show up for couple...

7 Stages in the Death of a Relationship

No relationship is free of conflict, but a successful marriage hinges on balancing positive and negative interactions. Dr. John Gottman, a bestselling author and renowned psychologist, has extensively studied what makes relationships thrive and discovered a principle known as the 5:1 ratio, or the magic ratio. This ratio suggests that for every negative interaction, such as criticism, defensiveness, dismissiveness, or even passive-aggressive body language like eye-rolling, there should be five or more positive interactions to keep the relationship healthy and resilient.

How the Golden "5:1 Ratio" Can Make Any Relationship Thrive

Relationships require us to learn new ways of collaborating, communicating, self-reflecting, and of course, growing. If you want to be in a relationship with another person, you have to expand. If you want to be in a conscious relationship, you need to centralize the relationship. Centralizing the relationship often means decentralizing yourself, which can be challenging.

Want A Lasting Relationship? Start Doing This, A Couples Therapist Says

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

Relationships are a two-way street in all aspects. While partners do cover for each other every now and then, there still needs to be a certain level of balance. Over the past few decades, the institution of marriage in the United States has seen a significant decline of about 60% since the 1970s, reports CNBC. While there are various factors contributing to this trend, content creator Katie Hanlon—who goes by @thekatiehanlon on TikTok—has mentioned some less-discussed yet crucial factors that can often lead to relationship breakdowns.

Woman explains how marriages are ending because of the inability of men to talk about emotions

In a world where norms and values are constantly evolving, it’s time to challenge the status quo and embrace practices that foster inclusivity, understanding, and personal freedom. Here’s a list of 25 things that should be more socially acceptable, aiming to break down barriers and celebrate diversity. 1....

25 American Taboos We Should Challenge and Change

A relationship expert shares what he’s learned from years of observing couples. Anyone who gets married goes into it expecting a long-lasting union, but as we all know, many of them will turn out to be wrong. In fact, about 43% of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce — and if you ask renowned psychotherapist John Gottman, the writing is probably on the wall from early on.

6 Signs That Your Marriage Is Headed For Divorce

They are disturbing, stressful and distressing. Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts from time to time. What you can do to reduce them and when to get help. Do you ever find yourself daydreaming or distracted and your thoughts turn negative? You try to push away the upsetting thoughts, but it’s difficult, or even impossible. Those are intrusive thoughts. They are unwanted and involuntary thoughts or images that pop into our minds and become disturbing, stressful, or distressing. They come in a wide variety of unpleasant topics, commonly self-doubt, or some catastrophic outcome, health or financial.

How to Stop Your Intrusive Thoughts

South Carolina State

Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

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These seven decluttering golden rules are as good as laws in the expert’s eyes

Decluttering golden rules – 7 laws the pros never break

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Editor's note: This article was originally published on November 9, 2022. It has since been updated. Romantic relationships are complex and hard to navigate for all age groups. Sharing your life with another person can be a challenging task and often leads to misunderstandings and arguments if those involved aren't equipped to handle hurdles in a productive manner. Fortunately, some early signs during the courtship and dating phase can give you an indication of whether the outcome will be positive if you choose to be in a relationship with your love interest. These signs are often divided into two categories: red flags and green flags. Red flags, as the name suggests, are warning signs of a person's problematic and unhealthy patterns whereas green flags indicate that the person is someone with whom you can build a healthy and fulfilling partnership.

Psychologist explains green flags in relationships that many mistakes for red flags and it's eye-opening

The issue of family estrangement is a societal phenomenon that hasn’t gotten much attention over the years. However, lately more studies have indicated it’s on the rise. According to Psychology Today, in an article published in January, there is data to suggest that as many as one in four people are estranged from at least one family member.

Family Estrangement on the Rise

When you start a new relationship it can be exciting, yet daunting at the same time. Whether you are looking for just a fling or something long term, it is important to make sure you and your dating partner are on the same page from the beginning so there is no confusion as things continue to progress. To do so, ask the important questions to further understand your partner’s values, expectations, goals and more. Here are three must-ask questions for a new relationship.

3 Must-Ask Questions In A New Relationship

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Leaden paralysis is a depressive symptom that causes extreme fatigue and difficulty with everyday tasks. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. When experiencing severe depression it is vital to reach out for support early as well as to not be alone. There are some days when the weight...

When It Feels Impossible to Get Out of Bed

Beliefs often differ significantly from reality, impacting our behavior. Our beliefs about alcohol shape our drinking habits yet are often misguided. Liminal thinking can help reshape beliefs about alcohol and weaken the desire to drink. Understanding perception versus reality is crucial to reducing alcohol cravings effectively. "Anything liquid won’t make...

Beliefs vs. Reality: How to Weaken Your Alcohol Craving

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Is Work Hurting Your Relationship?

Due to technology, the nature of work has changed. People don't get a break from endless demands at work, which makes it difficult to focus on...

Is Work Hurting Your Relationship?

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