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The Mommy Madness Mistake

Posted on November 2, 2010 by mwd27

The Mommy Madness Mistake Child Centric Moms and its Effect on Marriage Satisfaction I have specialized in work with couples teetering on the brink of divorce for nearly three decades and the vast majority of these couples suffer from “mommy … Continue reading →

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How To Get What You Want (Without Complaining)

Posted on October 26, 2010 by mwd27

I know what you’re thinking, “Of course I have to complain, my spouse never listens.” If that sounds familiar, you may have been asking to have your needs met in the wrong way.  In fact, lots of times people think … Continue reading →

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The Marriage Map

Posted on October 19, 2010 by mwd27

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Friends Aren’t Enough – Courtney Cox, David Arquette, and Separation

Posted on October 12, 2010 by mwd27

Ok, I really know nothing about why Courtney Cox and David Arquette are calling it quits, but that doesn’t stop me from having an opinion. The couple released a statement saying, “We have agreed to a trial separation that dates … Continue reading →

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How To Get Out of a Marital Rut – Do Something Different

Posted on October 11, 2010 by mwd27

Do Something Different Human beings are creatures of habit.  Most of the time, we’re on automatic pilot.  We sleep on the same side of the bed every night.  We sit in the same chair at our dining room table.  We … Continue reading →

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10 Steps to Avoiding Divorce

Posted on September 29, 2010 by mwd27

If you practice these 10 steps with regularity, your marriage will become stronger than ever.  Bookmark these steps, post them on the fridge, write them on your hand, get a tattoo!  Just do what you can to familiarize yourself and … Continue reading →

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8 Tips for Becoming A Solution Detective in Your Marriage (pt 2)

Posted on September 14, 2010 by mwd27

Continued from part 1 Clue #5: Note what’s different about the times that something constructive comes from “the problem”. Samantha was angry at her boyfriend all the time. She would even wake up in the middle of the night with … Continue reading →

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8 Tips for Becoming A Solution Detective in Your Marriage (pt 1)

Posted on September 13, 2010 by mwd27

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Our relationship would be easy if it weren’t for you?” If so, you will definitely need to read this two-part blog. It will help you enormously. Perhaps you have noticed that blaming your partner … Continue reading →

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Win a Free SIGNED Copy of Divorce Remedy – Divorce Busting Giveaway!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by mwd27

Win a Free Signed Copy of The Divorce Remedy by Michele Weiner Davis. How to enter: Simply re-post this link of this post to your Facebook profile page and make note on the Divorce Busting Facebook page that you’ve entered … Continue reading →

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How Can You Tell When a Marriage Is Over?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by mwd27

Your marriage is in trouble. You don’t know what to do . You want unbiased professional advice, “Can or should this marriage be saved?” So, you ask around and get the name of a therapist, someone who can offer impartial … Continue reading →

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12 Talking Tips For Getting Through To Your Man (Part II)

Posted on June 21, 2010 by mwd27

Continued from Part 1 Continued from Part 1 Talking Tip #7: Heed his effort to make amends. John Gottman also noticed that in healthy relationships, one person often reverses the flow of negative communication by attempting to say something conciliatory.  … Continue reading →

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12 Talking Tips For Getting Through To Your Man (Part I)

Posted on June 16, 2010 by mwd27

The tips you’re about to read pertain to conflict-ridden conversations. I don’t think you need assistance making superficial talk or with discussions that are void of emotional content.  Those are no brainers.  Emotion-packed conversations are where we get in trouble.  … Continue reading →

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Win A FREE Signed Copy of Divorce Busting

Posted on June 9, 2010 by mwd27

That’s it.  It’s pretty straight forward.  Just hit the “like” button down below, and leave a comment indicating that you’ve entered on the Divorce Busting Facebook Page, and you’re entered for a chance to win a free signed copy of … Continue reading →

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What’s Up With Al and Tipper Gore? Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Posted on June 4, 2010 by mwd27

Here we go again. We are endlessly fascinated when high profile marriages crash and burn. It offers us opportunities to speculate, criticize, engulf ourselves in smugness, or in humbler moments, recognize the humanity in all of us. But most of … Continue reading →

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How to Heal From Infidelity

Posted on May 30, 2010 by mwd27

Although future posts will include a step-by-step guide for healing from infidelity, I want to jump start you on the process in case you just discovered the betrayal and you’re eager to improve things between you and your spouse. Healing … Continue reading →

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