Couples’ Blog 4 - Couples Institute

Mother Nature’s cruel marriage trick

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Mother Nature has played a cruel trick on your marriage. Although your partner thinks you’re responsible for most of the troubles in your relationship, it’s not you.

The affair, the discovery, the betrayer’s first task…

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Many people say the worst marital crime is having an affair. It breaks the bonds of trust that were assumed at the beginning of your relationship. Imagine

Do you think you listen to your spouse? Think again.

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I recently made a shocking discovery. About couples, of course. After 30 years of working with couples of every economic and social class, from CEO’s of major

How to Stun Your Therapist (Or Your Spouse) With Your Attitude.

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If you happen to be in couples therapy just say this at your next meeting: Today I’m here to change my attitude about change, because if I

Is your marriage in distress? Repair the dam before it’s too late.

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Perhaps you have heard of the famous Johnstown flood on May 31, 1889. It was caused by catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam 14 miles upstream

Your Marriage Is Like a Koi Fish

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Picture an attractive pond in a park or resort garden. It’s surrounded by beautiful little trees and bushes. Maybe there’s a bridge. And always koi, those bright

Should You Divorce or Save Your Marriage?

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The following shocking divorce statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau: -Around 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. -48% of first marriages end

In Sickness and in Health

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How Illness Transforms Relationships Thirteen years ago this month, my husband and I got married in our backyard garden with our five children and a small circle

What To Do When You Screw Up With Your Partner

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You messed up. You really blew it. Your partner is giving you heck about it, seething with disappointment and hurt. Guilt washes over you, as your conscious