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Separate Bank Accounts: A Lack of Trust?
By
Linda Mintle
I admit, when it comes to sharing finances in a marriage, I am old school. Once married, my husband and I combined our bank accounts and shared. We saw this as part of the “I” becoming a “We.” What’s mine is yours and what is yours is mine. If you are going to commit to…
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
By
Linda Mintle
Ahhh love! This time of year you stroll down store aisles surrounded by red hearts and candy. There are cards expressing love and couples plotting a romantic Valentine’s Day. But being in love involves more than a feeling of romance. In fact, a group of Australian researchers found that couples going the distance had more than loving feelings…
The Golden Rule of Happy Marriages
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Linda Mintle
Ron and Barb came to see me for a problem with their teen, but as they discussed the problem, I could tell within a half hour that their marriage wasn’t happy. How did I know. I watched, listened and counted the number of negative and positive interactions. During the time of conflict, Ron and Barb had more negative interactions…
5 Tips to Handle the In-Laws
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Linda Mintle
The in-laws! What came to mind when you hear those two words? Handling in-laws can be tricky for most every couple. Let’s face it, as the in-law, you are an outsider to a family system that already has established rules and dynamics. But to be fair, your spouse has the same challenge with your family. Not…
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