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Isolated men and their health: why loneliness hurts more…
Men facing breakup, separation, or prolonged solitude are not just dealing with emotional turmoil—they're also at risk for serious physical health issues.
A recent Danish study tracking nearly 5,000 middle-aged folks over two decades revealed that men who live alone for extended periods exhibit higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood, indicators linked to deteriorating physical health… but why?
Rebuilding trust and connection in your marriage after you’ve cheated…
When infidelity strikes a marriage, the aftermath can be devastating.
For the partner who cheated, it's crucial to understand the profound impact of your actions on your spouse.
Issues of trust, vulnerability, and deep hurt come to the forefront, requiring a thoughtful and empathetic approach…
Resentment… the relationship killer…
When anger and resentment dominate your relationship, it can feel like there's no way out.
The constant fighting leaves you drained and hopeless, with divorce seeming like the only solution.
However, even in the midst of hostility, there is hope. Healing resentment is possible, and it can save your marriage…
The paradox and pitfalls of information overload in decision-making…
When making decisions, more information does not always lead to better outcomes.
In fact, research suggests that excessive information can hinder our ability to make rational choices.
What foods to eat for mild memory loss…
A recent large-scale study has shed light on the critical role of flavanols in combating age-related memory decline, revealing that folks with low flavanol intake are more susceptible to memory loss as they age…
However, the study found that taking a daily flavanol supplement over 3 years effectively reversed these cognitive declines.
Which 3 childhood anxiety behaviors predict a future adult anxiety disorder?
In a groundbreaking study spanning over four decades, researchers discovered specific childhood behaviors that can predict the development of anxiety disorders later in life.
These findings shed light on the importance of early intervention and support for children displaying certain behaviors.
My husband is always angry…
We all know that anger and irritability disrupt the positive flow and cause discord between partners.
When a wife tells me, “My husband is always angry,” I’m first thinking about unmet needs…
How thinking like a 5-year-old can enhance learning…
Young children possess a cognitive talent that often eludes most adults: the ability to pay attention to everything around them.
While adults learn to focus their attention and block out distractions, there is value in occasionally embracing distractions to notice and learn more…
3 Strategies for coping with infidelity
Once an affair is out in the open, each partner has their own tasks in coping with infidelity.
However, couples typically display one of three distinct strategies for coping with infidelity.
One of the reasons affair recovery is such a widespread problem in couples therapy is that 2 of these 3 strategies are naturally occurring and don’t work very well for couples in the long run…
When your husband won’t end his affair…
The last thing you want to do is behave in such a way that drives your husband closer to his affair partner.
This is a time for differentiation and strategic moves. If you want to restore your marriage to health, you need a carefully thought-out stance.
Play a thoughtfully considered “long game.” I can help with that…
What percentage of marriages survive infidelity?
What percentage of marriages survive infidelity?
As bad as you may be hurting right now, most couples (60-80%) rebuild trust and leave couples therapy with their marriages in a much better place.
After sorting and weighing several sources of data, the destructive impact of infidelity accounts for somewhere between 20-40% of American divorces.
Serial infidelity and personality disorders…
Serial infidelity has been correlated with personality disorders.
To be specific, three personality disorders; Narcissism, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Psychopathy.
It’s important to point out that not every unfaithful spouse has a personality disorder, nor does every spouse with some degree of personality disorder engage in infidelity…