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When You are Fighting all the Time
Are you and your spouse fighting all the time? All relationships go through ups and downs, but the stress that constant fighting puts on your life can be substantial. At times you may want to throw in the towel and … Continue reading
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Problems in Your Marriage: Is Co-Dependency to Blame?
Often couples therapy starts with one spouse or partner coming to my office with a laundry list of complaints about the other. They do not feel appreciated, they feel they do everything for the relationship and feel “less than” in … Continue reading
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Coping with Infertility
Recently, Giuliana Rancic shared her very private struggle with infertility with readers of USA Today. Stories by people in the public eye who struggle with anxiety, depression and infertility can bring comfort to many who read their words. We realize … Continue reading
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Communication and Infertility
You’ve been trying to conceive a baby for some time and still you are not pregnant. You worry that something may be wrong. Sometimes, this is the most difficult stage in the process of dealing with infertility – just admitting … Continue reading
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How Do Men Deal with Infertility?
Remember the old saying, men are from Mars and women are from Venus? In many ways, men and women are emotionally wired a bit differently. When dealing with infertility, it is important to understand the different coping mechanisms men and … Continue reading
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Re-establishing Trust in Your Relationship
Every relationship has its ups and downs throughout the years – in fact there are times you may feel you are both on a on a roller coaster, or even on different roller coasters. One partner may have had an … Continue reading
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Problems in Your Marriage: Communication
Your marriage is not going to be perfect and there are going to be bumps along the way – afterall, all couples have disagreements. Regardless of the situation, good communication based on love and respect can help you successfully navigate … Continue reading
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Financial Mistakes that can Doom a Marriage
When clients visit my office here in NYC for couple’s therapy, they present a particular issue that they would like to deal with or they have a general feeling of unhappiness and dissatisfaction. There are a few general categories in … Continue reading
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Obstacles That Arise in Couples Therapy
It is the hope that couples who make the decision to engage in therapy have the desire to achieve clarity in their relationship. Trusting one’s partner and the therapist is the bedrock for growth, whether it be in an effort … Continue reading
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Does Couples Therapy Really Work?
When you and your significant other acknowledge that you need help to manage your relationship, it can be a frightening realization and a very stressful time. You want to find the right counselor who can help you build a stronger … Continue reading
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