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How to Talk to Your Spouse about Feeling Insecure in Your Marriage
If you are feeling insecure in your marriage, it is possible that the source of insecurity may not be in the marriage itself, but within you. The good aspect of understanding this is that you now have a starting place … Continue reading
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Dealing with Postpartum Depression
Having a baby can be an exciting and joyful time, but it can also be stressful. New responsibilities along with physical and hormonal changes can create emotional upheaval, either during pregnancy or after birth. Often these “baby blues” last only … Continue reading
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How to Stop Recurring Fights in Your Marriage
Most marital disagreements are recurring. The same issues resurface again and again, often revolving around money, chores, the children, or intimacy. It may seem like they can never be resolved, but the truth is, many marriage differences are resolvable. When … Continue reading
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Be Kind to Yourself When Going Through Infertility
Infertility is a complex problem that rarely has a single cause. It can take time to unravel and can involve many medical procedures, schedules, and lifestyle changes that can add stress to an already stressful situation. Be kind to yourself, … Continue reading
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Three Things that Can Get Better with Couples Therapy
When couples come to me for help, they often start talking about a particular argument or issue they may be having at the time. However, therapy is not about solving whatever the current hot topic may be. Therapy is about … Continue reading
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Depression and Anxiety Associated with Fertility Problems
In the United States, an estimated 1 in 8 couples struggle with fertility issues. The sadness that naturally occurs when people find out they may not be able to have a biological child is significant and may lead to anxiety … Continue reading
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Couples Activities
I want to make my relationship stronger! If you live and/or work in NYC, you know that it can be a busy place. And when you are working and living in the hustle sometimes taking care of your relationship gets … Continue reading
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Sleep and Anxiety
Trying to fall asleep when your mind is racing can be very difficult. When you are dealing with problems in your life and you finally lie down in bed, your mind may drift towards those things that are causing you … Continue reading
How to Forgive
How can you forgive your husband for cheating? Your wife for lying to you? Your body for not cooperating and achieving pregnancy? Forgiveness is a key ingredient when it comes to moving past suffering. Holding on to a grudge and … Continue reading
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Postpartum Celebrities – Serena Williams
Postpartum depression is a serious issue and in recent years it has become an important and much more open topic. New mothers may feel embarrassed that they are not overjoyed with the arrival of their new child and they hide … Continue reading
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