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The 5 Losing Strategies in Relationships

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC What do you do when your needs are not being met in your relationship? I would bet good money that when things are not going well you use at least one (if not more) of the following 5 losing strategies. Needing to be Right Controlling Your Partner Unbridled Self-Expression Retaliation Withdrawal… Read More

Who’s Running Your Relationship?

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Most people hear this question and immediately answer by a quick assessment of who is “wearing the pants.” But this is not what I’m asking. The question I’m asking here is not who, but what. What part of you is running your relationship? The Three Parts I have noticed 3 distinct… Read More

5 Tips to Avoid a Divorce

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Your partner just told you they want a divorce. You feel devastated and worried about the future. Maybe this has come out of the blue, or maybe you aren’t that surprised. In either case you don’t want to get divorced. What you do now is critical. By implementing the following tips… Read More

After the Affair: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC You have recently uncovered an affair in your relationship. Your mind is racing a thousand miles an hour and to make matters worse, your emotions are all over the place. Dozens of questions fly through your mind on a minute by minute basis. Can I really stay in a relationship that… Read More

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