Melody Brooke, MA, LPC, LMFT is the author of the "Landmines to Goldmines Playbook for couples". Connect with her at AwakenedHeartProductions.com

I’m In A Sexless Marriage! What Happened?

Many people find themselves in sexless marriages. As unfortunate as it is, if you’re in a sexless marriage, you’re not alone. Does that mean you have to live with it? Of course not! Here are some great... 
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Is There Life After Cheating? Can You Survive An Affair?

No matter how long you’ve been in a relationship, an affair can completely turn your world upside down. Whether you were the cheater or the one who was cheated on, when the affair comes out into... 
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Five Little Words That Strike Fear Into The Hearts Of Men

Everyone knows that guys get freaked out at the age old question, “How do you feel about our relationship?” Even statements along the lines of “We need to talk” usually send guys... 
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How To Break The Communication Gridlock And Save Your Marriage

As a child I heard that “children are best seen not heard” so often I never spoke up in public about anything.  We are taught to keep our thoughts and feelings to ourselves from an early age. Gender... 
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Do You Know Why Your Partner is Pushing You Away?

Don was a tall thin, ex bass guitar player of 43 who had been sober for 18 months.  He had, for the first time in his adult life begun to experience the pleasure of being alive without drugs in his system... 
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Do You Even Know What You’re Fighting About?

If you’ve ever gotten into a fight with a partner over something seemingly silly, you might have been very confused about why it was such a big deal. And yet, it may have been one of the biggest... 
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Think Cheaters Are Always the Bad Guys? You May Be Wrong…

It’s all over the media, Maury Pauvich,  Joey Bosco’s “Cheater” series,  the front page of the New York Times with the story of Elliot Spitzer, and of course, Bill Clinton.  Now, in our culture,... 
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