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Passion, Sex, and Romance in Long-term Relationships

December 19, 2020 By Susan J O'Grady

It is not uncommon to have romantic fantasies about people other than your partner. It’s not just normal; it can even enhance your marriage—that is, unless those fantasies cross the line, which is what I’ll talk about in this post.  In a long-term marriage, romance can depart, and sex can follow. From the outside, couples […]

What to Do After a Fight and How to Repair

May 13, 2020 By Susan J O'Grady

One of the most important skills you can learn to better manage conflict is how to make a repair AFTER you’ve had a fight, big or little. I’ll tell you right now, just saying you’re sorry is not going to cut it. In fact, even if you do get off the hook by simply apologizing, […]

When Strong Emotions Derail You: How to manage

March 1, 2019 By Susan J O'Grady

How do emotions get us into trouble? Some strong emotions are enjoyable, but some can knock us off balance. Becoming overwhelmed with emotions may lead to unhealthy reactions and misunderstandings, with the potential to get us into trouble at work, at home, or in social settings. Common expressions like  ”he was blinded by emotion” or […]

The Very Real Grief of Miscarriage

August 1, 2018 By Susan J O'Grady

Early in a wanted pregnancy, we become attached to the growing baby—imagining who this little creature will be, how we’ll nurture and protect it, and how life will change with our new family.  So when we lose that baby, many of us feel unspeakable despair that’s comparable with many other types of trauma, including post-traumatic […]

What is ‘Micro-Cheating’? And Is It Really Cheating? 

May 21, 2018 By Susan J O'Grady

In a committed relationship, cheating comes in many forms. It can be as big as a long-term affair with one’s best friend. It can be as small as texting a co-worker. “Micro-cheating,” as it’s called, can include: Keeping an active dating profile Poring over an ex’s social media Dressing up for someone, not your partner […]

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