Author: Melissa
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The Science of Happy Relationships
What do we know today about happy relationships? A lot actually. This infographic from the happiness training app Happify sums up several important findings from studies on what makes couples happy. For…
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How To Choose A Shrink: Part 2
If you happened to miss the initial guide, be sure to check it out. One reader asked a few very good follow up questions based on part one. Here is…
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A Handy Guide To Choosing A Shrink
When I look at the world I’m pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic. ~Carl Rogers As you may or may not know, my paying gig is…
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Living With Less
There are many different paths to happiness. Society’s dominant path, at least according to advertisers, is valuing materialistic practices. Own the right items, drive the right car, live in the…
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Discuss, Enlist and Dress Sexy to be Sexier
“Dress for success” is a phrase we have all heard. If you want to obtain that professional job, you must look your absolute best during that interview, perhaps even wear…
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Ask me anything
Hello gorgeous Simple Marriage readers. From time to time I receive emails from readers asking about various marriage and/or life situations. I’m excited to announce that I am teaming up…
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12 Ways To Unhappily Ever After
If you go to your local Barnes and Noble, or whatever bookstore you frequent, usually somewhere in the middle of the store you can find a relationships and marriage section.…
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Using the “L” Word in Everyday Life
Love – the “L” word. It carries a lot of power. When my wife and I were first dating, I really felt I loved her almost right away. But, I…
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5 Reasons You Should Read Pulling Back the Shades
Friends read it. Friends raved about it. And one friend almost fell off a treadmill because she was so enthralled in the visuals, the emotions and the shock-factor of 50…
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Discover The Hidden Power In Your Marriage
Many times as husbands, we can be wimps. In fact, if you’re like me, there are times when you can play the wimpy, victim role very well. This is a…
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The Secret to Deep Marriage Relationships
Everyone wants to have great relationships. And everyone enters in to marriage with the hopes of deep connection. Yet, somewhere along the way many marriages experience drift and disconnection. Sort…
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How "I Remember When…" Is A Major Pitfall In Marriage
Think back to the time when you first laid eyes on your spouse. Can you remember the scene? What they were wearing. What you said. Their response. It’s probably safe…