By Ayize & Aiyana Ma’at Normally in the beginning of a relationship, couples are so infatuated…so immersed in the “feel good” that they don’t see the challenges/reality looming around the corner. As they bathe in bliss, the bitter never crosses their mind until they find themselves in the cross hairs of bullshizzle being aimed at […]
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By Ngozi Nwoke There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness- Josh Billings. Lack of forgiveness in marriage has led to many separations and divorces. A Lasting relationship demands that the couple learn the act of forgiveness. To forgive may not be the easiest thing to do but it certainly is the wisest thing to do. Forgiveness is one […]
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By Sheva Carr There is a new piece of research in from the University of Rochester published in December’s Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology that is good news for anyone who just cannot get their spouse to a marriage therapist. I absolutely love this study because it confirms what I always thought was true- It is a myth that “Relationships are hard work!” […]
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By Lisa Merlo Booth When it comes to being an effective communicator, it’s not just about what you say…it’s also about how you say it. Regardless of whether you’re talking to your boss, employee, child, lover or friend, if your energy is off, chances are you will not get the results you’re looking for in […]
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Come learn how to get past the BEEF once and for all. Everyone experiences drama BUT few know how to deal with drama. If you implement these 3 Must Have’s your whole relationship will change…GUARANTEED. In our last Google Hangout we spoke about how personalization and projection wreak havoc on a relationship and jeopardize the […]
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Why does your relationship have to be so drama filled all the damn time? Why do you have to be so dramafied? Turn it down ladies and gentlemen…the chaos you create is causing your relationships self destruction. It’s time to take ownership of the roll you play in bringing negativity to the table and make […]
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By Shaquan Lopez It’s been said that women are too nitpicky about their men. That women pick their husbands apart and expect them to hold themselves together. Could it be that almost anything men do is wrong and that there is someone who can do it better? The truth of the matter is, women are […]
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By Mel Schwartz, L.C.S.W. Over the many years that I’ve been practicing therapy, I’ve found that couples that are struggling in their relationships often succumb to the default mode of silence. Sometimes, it’s one person who defers to the unspoken, and at times it’s actually both. In either circumstance, such silence—not a healthy pause or meditative […]
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By Darren Haber, MFT One of the many things that addiction takes away is the ability to communicate honestly and directly. It’s not the easiest thing in the world to begin with. But intermarital communication can be even more of a minefield because of the hurt and anger and plain chaos wrought by addiction. Also, […]
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by NATHAN FEILES, LCSW Technically, a relationship needs to only be defined by the people who are in the relationship. What is a “good (or healthy) relationship” for two people may be completely different than a “good (or healthy) relationship” for two other people. However, there is a difference between a relationship having its own shape […]
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8 Roadblocks That All Couples Will Encounter
/in Conflict Management/byBy Ayize & Aiyana Ma’at Normally in the beginning of a relationship, couples are so infatuated…so immersed in the “feel good” that they don’t see the challenges/reality looming around the corner. As they bathe in bliss, the bitter never crosses their mind until they find themselves in the cross hairs of bullshizzle being aimed at […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Forgive Your Spouse
/in Conflict Management/byBy Ngozi Nwoke There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness- Josh Billings. Lack of forgiveness in marriage has led to many separations and divorces. A Lasting relationship demands that the couple learn the act of forgiveness. To forgive may not be the easiest thing to do but it certainly is the wisest thing to do. Forgiveness is one […]
Relationships Don’t Have To Be Hard Work All The Time
/in Conflict Management/byBy Sheva Carr There is a new piece of research in from the University of Rochester published in December’s Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology that is good news for anyone who just cannot get their spouse to a marriage therapist. I absolutely love this study because it confirms what I always thought was true- It is a myth that “Relationships are hard work!” […]
It’s Not WHAT You Say….It’s HOW You Say It
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Lisa Merlo Booth When it comes to being an effective communicator, it’s not just about what you say…it’s also about how you say it. Regardless of whether you’re talking to your boss, employee, child, lover or friend, if your energy is off, chances are you will not get the results you’re looking for in […]
Got BEEF? 3 Must Haves That Will Help You Break Down The Wall And Build Up The Love
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Conflict Management/byCome learn how to get past the BEEF once and for all. Everyone experiences drama BUT few know how to deal with drama. If you implement these 3 Must Have’s your whole relationship will change…GUARANTEED. In our last Google Hangout we spoke about how personalization and projection wreak havoc on a relationship and jeopardize the […]
Turn Down The Drama….Turn Up The Connection
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Conflict Management/byWhy does your relationship have to be so drama filled all the damn time? Why do you have to be so dramafied? Turn it down ladies and gentlemen…the chaos you create is causing your relationships self destruction. It’s time to take ownership of the roll you play in bringing negativity to the table and make […]
Be Quick To Love And Slow To Speak
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Shaquan Lopez It’s been said that women are too nitpicky about their men. That women pick their husbands apart and expect them to hold themselves together. Could it be that almost anything men do is wrong and that there is someone who can do it better? The truth of the matter is, women are […]
The Damage That Silence Does To A Relationship
/in Communication, Conflict Management/by A Ma'atBy Mel Schwartz, L.C.S.W. Over the many years that I’ve been practicing therapy, I’ve found that couples that are struggling in their relationships often succumb to the default mode of silence. Sometimes, it’s one person who defers to the unspoken, and at times it’s actually both. In either circumstance, such silence—not a healthy pause or meditative […]
How To Communicate With Your Alcoholic Spouse
/in Conflict Management/byBy Darren Haber, MFT One of the many things that addiction takes away is the ability to communicate honestly and directly. It’s not the easiest thing in the world to begin with. But intermarital communication can be even more of a minefield because of the hurt and anger and plain chaos wrought by addiction. Also, […]
Are You In An Unhealthy Relationship? 10 Signs That Say Yes
/in Conflict Management/byby NATHAN FEILES, LCSW Technically, a relationship needs to only be defined by the people who are in the relationship. What is a “good (or healthy) relationship” for two people may be completely different than a “good (or healthy) relationship” for two other people. However, there is a difference between a relationship having its own shape […]