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How to rescue your marriage from roommate status!
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How to rescue your marriage from roommate status!

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, relationship issues

How to rescue your marriage from roommate status!

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:29+00:00November 2nd, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, relationship issues|

The more secrets you keep because you want to avoid conflict the more your marriage becomes a roommate situation. Your background will determine whether you work things out or you hope problems disappear. When two partners have these two opposite styles of dealing issues, marriages turn into convenient ways to manage finances. Learn how to find incentives where both styles can come together and create a dialogue where issues get dealt with before the marriage is one in name only.

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How to share what’s going on with you so it gets through to your loved ones!
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How to share what’s going on with you so it gets through to your loved ones!

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues

How to share what’s going on with you so it gets through to your loved ones!

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:29+00:00September 24th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues|

When you can't seem to get through to your loved ones or they don't believe what you say it may be because you are giving mixed messages even though you feel clear and direct in your messages. Learn how to get all parts of your message in synch by orchestrating your emotions in an open and transparent way so that you come across as credible. Then you can have a dialogue based on what's really going on inside you rather than what others misinterpret or distort.

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Why protecting your partner may be the worst move you ever make!
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Why protecting your partner may be the worst move you ever make!

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, relationship issues

Why protecting your partner may be the worst move you ever make!

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T20:40:29+00:00September 21st, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, relationship issues|

Keeping silent to protect your partner from feeling bad actually makes them feel worse. They get stressed, suspicious and feel estranged from you. Research indicates that avoiding one another works against successful relationships, and constant worry about the feelings of your partner makes you dissatisfied and want to opt out. Learn 3 ways to communicate honestly and build healthy connections.

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How to get over that “there’s no point” feeling!
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How to get over that “there’s no point” feeling!

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, Uncategorized

How to get over that “there’s no point” feeling!

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:29+00:00September 3rd, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, Uncategorized|

When you get that feeling that there's no point saying anything because you "know" how your loved one will react, you relive a frozen image of the past and kill any chances of connection. Get this tip on beginning a conversation to share your ideas, experience and feelings by asking questions that keep you both firmly grounded and fresh in your ever changing relationship and enjoy the contact!

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How to bargain successfully with your loved ones!
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How to bargain successfully with your loved ones!

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues

How to bargain successfully with your loved ones!

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T20:13:44+00:00August 28th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues|

Bargaining with your loved ones either because you are afraid of being rejected or because you are riddled in guilt can bring short term relief. In the long run the relationships are torn into shreds because your true motives for the bargain are not on the table. Learn how to take care of your relationship with healthy compromise instead of stressful bargaining.

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How bitterness and self-blame makes you sick and depressed
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How bitterness and self-blame makes you sick and depressed

Anxiety therapy, Depression Counseling, relationship issues

How bitterness and self-blame makes you sick and depressed

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T19:39:05+00:00August 23rd, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Depression Counseling, relationship issues|

blaming yourself for things going wrong can save your relationship but ultimately make you drown in bitterness. The stress of swallowing it all weakens your immune system and causes depression, gastric problems and eating disorders. Learn how to share experiences with loved ones so that you can participate in a more equitable, secure, stable and safe relationship that turns the bitterness into sweetness.

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Is Guilt The Stick that Motivates You Into Action?
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Is Guilt The Stick that Motivates You Into Action?

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Is Guilt The Stick that Motivates You Into Action?

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T19:06:16+00:00August 2nd, 2011|Anxiety therapy|

Doing things you know you should do just to avoid guilt means you are reacting to bad feelings.It is a harsh stick that never stops beating you. Guilt is a negative motivator stopping you from ever doing things out of joy, happiness, excitement or for self-improvement. Learn how to throw the guilt out of the window and get back in touch with your true motivation to have warm relationships just because you are you and not because you have to earn it or get punished when you don't do as you should. Make space for your authentic motivation and see how easy it is to get things done!

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Is Your Style of Flirting Working For You?
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Is Your Style of Flirting Working For You?

Anxiety therapy, Dating, Intimacy

Is Your Style of Flirting Working For You?

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:30+00:00July 23rd, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Dating, Intimacy|

Despairing about the fact that flirting isn't getting you results? Perhaps you are using the wrong style of flirting to get what you want. Which of the five styles of flirting matches your needs? Find out if you are using the right style of flirting to get the relationship you want.

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Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?
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Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?

Anxiety therapy, relationship issues

Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:30+00:00July 5th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, relationship issues|

Are you driven by shame, fear and punishment? Then you have to go down to rock bottom before you pick yourself up and achieve your goals for good relationships and positive self-esteem. Learn how to bypass the shame and feel worthwhile again.

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How to be independent and still be loved!
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How to be independent and still be loved!

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, relationship issues

How to be independent and still be loved!

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:30+00:00July 2nd, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Intimacy, relationship issues|

Two practical video tips from relationship expert and psychologist Dr. Jeanette Raymond on finding the right balance between asserting your independence in your relationship while still feeling connected.

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