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Posted By Center for Mediated Divorce
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1-Sep-2015
We all have been in a situation when we feel like sharing a something that was incredibly frustrating. Whether it’s because of a boss who yelled at us or a friend who was insensitive towards your feelings, many people use “venting” to blow off some steam and feel better. But can venting actually make you feel worse? Recent studies show that its effects may not be as accurate as ...
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Posted By Judy Williams
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8-Nov-2013
Fighting among parents affects children in different ways. Teenagers typically feel inclined to get involved, while younger children respond by internalizing their feelings. Often these repressed feelings manifest later in a child’s life in the form of anxiety or depression. Unfortunately, growing up among marital discord is not an atypical situation for most American children, and often the ...
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Posted By Judy Williams
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28-Oct-2011
Conflict in a relationship can actually help make the relationship stronger if it is handled constructively. If a couple fights constructively, couples typically argue less and their communication becomes more effective. However, destructive fights that lead nowhere only cause defensiveness, resentment, hurt and disappointment. This usually leads to a downward spiral when conflict occurs, and no ...
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Posted By Judy Williams
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1-Apr-2011
Okay, so it’s April Fool’s Day and I thought I might take a lighter approach to our blog this week. I came across this article in Real Simple magazine about how to divorce-proof your marriage. It’s a somewhat tongue-in-cheek article from a couple of happily wed comedians. I laughed, but even through the comedy of the article, there are some genuine nuggets of good advice here. I ...
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