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Why Sex is Not Always About the Sex
By
Linda Mintle
If you watch most television shows, you would think that the most important part of any relationship is sex! But when it comes to what matters most in a relationship, it’s not the sex. And if we focus only on sex, the relationship won’t sustain. Biological anthropologist, Helen Fisher, discovered that people who fall in love view…
7 Ways Pride Makes Conflict Difficult
By
Linda Mintle
“Conflict is an inevitable reality. Like a car flying down the interstate, our body shuts the windows and locks the doors to contain all our pain. Conflict moves in a set direction on four wheels – distress, anger, fear and guilt. A rearview mirror allows us to focus on the past so we’re not blindsided.…
4 Strategies to Minimize Relationship Conflict
By
Linda Mintle
Five years ago, there was no conflict. Renee and Jerry decided to have children. At the time, both felt it was best for Renee to stay home with the children while Jerry worked outside the home. Recently, Renee was having a tough day, complaining about the children and feeling left out of adult life. In…
Is Someone Too Controlling? 10 Questions to Ask
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Linda Mintle
Rachel: “He’s so controlling! I can’t even go out with friends or he gets mad. Should I be concerned about this or does this mean that he really loves me?” Barb: “You should be concerned! Someone who gets upset when you go out with friends is controlling. Why does he want to isolate you like…
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