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Why, oh why, did he or she cheat? You’ve been loyal. You’ve been good. You worked hard to be a model spouse. But your partner still cheated on you. What are the reasons behind this betrayal, other than your partner is a low-life, good-for-nothing scum? Of course, he’s...

Half of all marriages end in divorce. Many of those failed marriages are due to six common problems. Being aware of these problems gives you a head start in avoiding them. And if you can’t avoid them, perhaps awareness will help you identify them and seek help to...

Life happens. You get so busy you barely have time to brush your teeth let alone schedule some one-on-one time with your spouse. But the truth is, you make time for what’s important to you. And if your marriage is important, you need to pay attention and make sure...

It’s a sad fact but true: About 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Of course, on the day you get married you never expect to be in the half that do get a divorce. But chances are 50/50 that you will. So what can you do to make the odds more favorable? Here...

Marriage counseling can be effective, but sometimes problems have gone on too long, and hurts are so ingrained that it’s difficult to heal. Or sometimes one or both partners don’t really share the truth with the therapist because it’s too difficult for them to admit...

If you’ve had a secure childhood—you were brought up in an environment in which you had secure relationships—you’ve got a head start in the world. An early close connection gives you a firm foundation for future healthy relationships. You have a positive sense of self...

Did you ever notice when your family gets together—years after you’ve grown up and been on your own—that you revert to the way you were as a kid? That your mother treats you the same way she used to? And your father and siblings do, too? Were you the lazy one? Or the...

It’s one of the toughest conversations you’ll ever have. But because you love this person, you feel obligated to undertake it. You’ve done your homework and you know your loved one needs therapy. You’ve researched the signs of depression or anxiety or whatever it is...

You know something isn’t right. Your loved one is struggling to function with basic daily activities. His behavior is a bit off. Or he can’t get out of bed he’s so depressed. Mental illness not only affects the individual, but family and friends around him. And...

Because we teach children about stranger danger, they know they should be wary of people they don’t know. As adults, we’re aware of strangers we should steer clear of. But people who are emotional and sexual predators are often people we know. And that is one of the...