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		<title>Warning Signs that Your Marriage May be in Trouble</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/warning-signs-that-your-marriage-may-be-in-trouble/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/warning-signs-that-your-marriage-may-be-in-trouble/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 12:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marital problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage troubles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[warning signs of divorce]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It’s important to be on the lookout for warning signs that your marriage may be in trouble. Sometimes couples who feel like divorce could never happen to them are surprised to learn that this just isn’t the case. It is important to recognize red flags that may indicate marital problems so you can address them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Problems that Contribute to a Sexless Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/sex-2/problems-that-contribute-to-a-sexless-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/sex-2/problems-that-contribute-to-a-sexless-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 11:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexless marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual desire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual dysfunction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual problems]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=8777</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Problems that Contribute to a Sexless Marriage Many books and articles have been published recently about the “sexless marriage.” It seems some couples have just accepted that there marriage lacks physical intimacy. If a marriage lacks intimacy, the true joys of marriage aren’t able to be reached. Many couples experience sexual problems at one time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Privacy Versus Secrecy in the Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/privacy-versus-secrecy-in-the-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/privacy-versus-secrecy-in-the-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[keeping secrets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[private]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[secrecy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[secret]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=8792</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The question of how much to tell your spouse will arise at some point during the marriage. Some people wonder, “Do I need to tell my spouse everything?” Others assume it is healthy to not tell everything all the time. So the question is, what is the difference between privacy and secrecy? And is it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Settling Disagreements About How to Raise the Kids</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/family-counseling/settling-disagreements-about-how-to-raise-the-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/family-counseling/settling-disagreements-about-how-to-raise-the-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting disagreements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raising kids]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=8766</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s common for couples to disagree over raising the kids. However, these disagreements aren’t necessarily bad. In fact, disagreements about parenting issues can show that you are both involved. What makes the difference in whether or not these disagreements are productive, depends on how you settle them. Arguing about parenting issues isn’t a bad thing. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learning How to Have a Better Marriage Now Through Acceptance</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/learning-how-to-have-a-better-marriage-now-through-acceptance/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/learning-how-to-have-a-better-marriage-now-through-acceptance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acceptance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acceptance and commitment therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accepting your spouse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=8685</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you were to complete the rest of the sentence, “My marriage would be good if…” what would you say? What sorts of things do you imagine would need to happen before your marriage could be better? It’s important to recognize that you may not need to experience any big changes. Instead, you may be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Things to Consider When You Marry a Widow or Widower</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/things-to-consider-when-you-marry-a-widow-or-widower/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/things-to-consider-when-you-marry-a-widow-or-widower/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marrying a widow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marrying widower]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7689</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Marrying someone whose first spouse passed away is much different than marrying someone who has simply been divorced. It’s important to be aware of your spouse’s needs when entering into a marriage with a widow or widower. Unlike when there’s been a divorce, the first marriage didn’t end because it didn’t work out. Therefore, there are some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/4-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-improve-your-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/4-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-improve-your-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 12:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict resolution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[listening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7686</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several things you can work on every single day to improve your marriage. Taking small steps each day can help improve your habits. Over time, it can greatly improve the quality of your relationship. The following four areas can be addressed each day and can help you to gain more skills that can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Disney World Second Honeymoon…Without the Kids!</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/a-disney-world-second-honeymoonwithout-the-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/a-disney-world-second-honeymoonwithout-the-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 18:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Destination Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Romantic Destinations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7669</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Okay, so you’ve done it with the kids. Maybe you’ve done it 2, 4, 6…a dozen times! Many parents have. But now that it’s time to take a trip for just the two of you, perhaps you might have some hesitation about returning to Walt Disney World without your children (or grandchildren). Put your hesitations [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Add Some Extra Flavor to Your Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/how-to-add-some-extra-flavor-to-your-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/how-to-add-some-extra-flavor-to-your-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Anderson, M.S.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7673</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s a goal for every couple to be happy in their marriage. This often means overcoming hiccups, forgiving past grievances, letting go of each others’ little annoyances, and even doing things for the other that you don’t really want to do (like redecorating the house for her or going to football games with him). Doing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Suggest Marriage Counseling to Your Partner</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counselors/how-to-suggest-marriage-counseling-to-your-partner/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counselors/how-to-suggest-marriage-counseling-to-your-partner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage Counselors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[considering marriage counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suggesting marriage counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[talking about marriage counseling]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7625</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are concerned about the state of your marriage, you may have considered seeking marriage counseling. However, approaching your spouse about marriage counseling can be a tricky subject. If your feel like your marriage is already on the rocks, it is important to learn how to broach the subject with diplomacy. Types of Problems [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Dangers of Minimizing Your Behaviors in Your Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/the-dangers-of-minimizing-your-behaviors-in-your-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/the-dangers-of-minimizing-your-behaviors-in-your-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[denial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minimizing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[responsibility]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7616</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It is important to recognize that minimizing the negative consequences of your behaviors is unhealthy to your marriage. Learning to validate your partner’s feelings and take responsibility for your actions can help resolve a lot of marital problems. However, this requires you to be able to listen to your partner and really hear how your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Myths about Arguments</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/myths-about-arguments/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/myths-about-arguments/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arguments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disagreements]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7612</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The way people view arguments often has a lot to do with the way they grew up. For example, a person who grew up with a lot of fighting in their home may either think it is normal to argue daily or may go to great lengths to avoid arguments. It is important to note [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adult Kids and You! Part I</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/adult-kids-and-you-part-i/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/adult-kids-and-you-part-i/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Zimmer, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage Counselors]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7631</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There’s been a lot of attention lately abut the relationships between adult kids and their still relatively young parents.  Some “kids” have moved back home because of the poor economy and the high cost of housing.  Other “kids” still need additional monetary support even when working.  I’d like to address some issues not often talked [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it Okay to Punish Your Spouse?</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/is-it-okay-to-punish-your-spouse/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/is-it-okay-to-punish-your-spouse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural consequences]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[punishing your spouse]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7614</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When your spouse does something that hurts you or that you don’t like, is it okay to punish your spouse? Although many people might initially say that they wouldn’t ever punish their spouse, if they looked more closely at some of their behaviors, they may discover that they have in fact, attempted to punish their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Time-Out as a Tool to Dissolve Anger and Save Your Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/time-out-as-a-tool-to-dissolve-anger-and-save-your-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/time-out-as-a-tool-to-dissolve-anger-and-save-your-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time out]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7607</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Time-out is a simple, yet very effective tool that can help couples manage their conflict in much healthier ways. Learning how to use time-out effectively can help improve the quality of the marriage. It can also prevent damaging the relationship as it assists each person in calming down before they blurt out those hurtful things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping Your Marriage Private</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/keeping-your-marriage-private/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/keeping-your-marriage-private/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[secrets]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7610</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Keeping Your Marriage Private Airing out your dirty laundry in your marriage isn’t healthy. In fact, it can be very damaging to your relationship. It’s important to take steps to safeguard your relationship. Some couples just seem to announce to the world all of their issues and problems. It seems like everyone knows the couple’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dive into a Romantic Holiday in Exotic Dominica</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/romanticholidayexoticdominica/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/romanticholidayexoticdominica/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Destination Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Romantic Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dominica]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exotic locations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[romantic getaways]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7515</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people, especially in the U.S., know nothing about the amazing island of Dominica. It’s commonly confused with that other island that has a similar name – the Dominican Republic, a vacation destination that shares land with neighboring Haiti. But Dominica – an island nation in the Lesser Antilles – is not only miles away [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sometimes Marriages Get Worse Before They Get Better</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/marriages-worse-get-better/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/marriages-worse-get-better/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage problems]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7589</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes before the marriage can improve, it has to get worse. This can be a depressing concept for couples who feel like they are only holding on by a thread. Marriage counseling can help a couple navigate these obstacles as they attempt to make changes to improve their relationship. The Marriage Dance Marriage is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Your Purpose In Life Can Improve Your Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/findingpurposeinlifemarriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/findingpurposeinlifemarriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[purpose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spirituality]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Knowing your unique role and feeling like you have a sense of purpose is bound to make you a better partner. Finding deeper meaning in your life can allow your relationship to skyrocket to a new level. However, many people feel as if they have no idea what their purpose in life is. This can leave [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Marriage Counseling Right for Us?</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/counseling/marriagecounseling-rightforus/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/counseling/marriagecounseling-rightforus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[couples counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Therapy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Marriage counseling can cover a variety of problems and issues. Many couples ask themselves &#8220;Is marriage counseling really right for us?&#8221;  A professional counselor can provide you with a complete assessment. Marriage counselors offer feedback and suggestions about treatment options and work with you on establishing goals. It’s important to note that you won’t really [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can a Commuter Marriage Be Healthy?</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/commuter-marriage-be-healthy/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/commuter-marriage-be-healthy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commuter marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[living apart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[separation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The idea of voluntarily living apart from your spouse is a relatively new concept. In the past, couples who lived apart were thought to be having relationship problems. The exceptions were for families who were in the military or who were separated by other issues, such as incarceration or jobs that required travel. Many couples today [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Healthy Versus Unhealthy Anger in a Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/healthyunhealthyangermarriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/healthyunhealthyangermarriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy anger]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7538</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Feeling angry isn’t bad. However, the choices you make in expressing yourself when you are angry can make a big difference in the health of your marriage. It is important to determine if you are making healthy or unhealthy choices when you feel angry. Learning how to use your anger to make positive change can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Your Spouse Challenge You to be your Best?</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/spouse-challenge-be-best/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/spouse-challenge-be-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[criticism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[critique]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feedback]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Does your marriage challenge you to be a better person? Healthy marriages often help people strive to be the best person possible. If you and your spouse aren’t gently helping one another grow, there are some things you can do to help one another. It is a great goal in life to constantly want to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to stop arguments before they begin: Avoid the Yabbit</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/stopargumentsbeforeyabbit/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/stopargumentsbeforeyabbit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Anderson, M.S.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arguing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meddling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mother]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spouse]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many couples who come to therapy often complain of “communication problems.” For example, she’ll complain that he gets mad too much and yells. Or he’ll complain she gives him the silent treatment too much. They agree that if they could only communicate better their marital problems would decrease. As a therapist, there is one communication [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Place Says “Romance” Like Venice, Italy!</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/noplaceromanceveniceitaly/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/noplaceromanceveniceitaly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Destination Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Romantic Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[romance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[romantic getaways]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You’ve seen the photos. You’ve heard the stories about moonlit gondola rides through the canals and hand-in-hand strolls down dimly lit streets surrounded by grand buildings that speak of a rich and sometimes tumultuous history. But unless you’ve been to Venice, you don’t really understand the feeling you get when you cross the Bridge of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Job Satisfaction Related to Marital Satisfaction?</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/job-marital-satisfaction/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/job-marital-satisfaction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job satisfaction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7518</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you dislike your job, is it possible that it is going to affect your marriage? Or do you think that you can separate work enough from your home life that it won’t matter? There’s several different ways that job stress can impact your home life, including your marriage. Mood The daily grind at a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Self-Talk and Your Marriage</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/self-talk-and-your-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/self-help/self-talk-and-your-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Morin, LCSW</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change thinking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-talk]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/?p=7457</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What you think about your mate really impacts your marriage. What you say to yourself influences how you view yourself, your marriage, and the world. Learning how to recognize and monitor your self-talk can have a huge impact on your marital satisfaction and the quality of your relationship. Learning to talk to yourself in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stress and Stressors: What’ll we do?</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/counseling/stress-and-stressors-whatll-we-do/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/counseling/stress-and-stressors-whatll-we-do/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Timothy R. Holler, Ed.D. LPC-MHS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Allison is facing the death of an aging parent, pressure from work, personal health problems, and loneliness. This is all taking a toll on her in terms of increased anxiety, decreased sleep, and persistent headaches. She wonders just how long she can keep up with all the stress and the stressors coming at her at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Children with Asperger’s and High School</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/family-counseling/childrenaspergershighschool/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/family-counseling/childrenaspergershighschool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Zimmer, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asperger's School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high school]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve written a number of posts about helping children and adults with Asperger’s.  These are some thoughts about the high school period. High school can be especially challenging for kids with Asperger’s Syndrome.  Like other students, an Aspie has to change classes regularly during the day and throughout the school year.  She or he can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experience the “New” Berlin on a Second Honeymoon to Germany’s Capital City</title>
		<link>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/experience-the-new-berlin-on-a-second-honeymoon-to-germanys-capital-city/</link>
		<comments>http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/romantic-destinations/experience-the-new-berlin-on-a-second-honeymoon-to-germanys-capital-city/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Destination Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Romantic Destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berlin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Germany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honeymoon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[romance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[romantic getaways]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If Europe is on your itinerary for a second honeymoon but you prefer to pass on the major tourist towns like London, Rome, and Paris, why not ponder a destination that’s considered one of the up-and-coming hot spots on the continent? Berlin, Germany’s capital, is becoming more and more popular with visitors to Europe. It [...]]]></description>
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