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Women Have Better Sex When in Love
Women and men contrast each other in many ways – they can be especially different when it comes to physical intimacy and desire. While men
April 5, 2023
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Strong Relationships May Reduce Risk of Military Suicides
Involvement in a strong committed relationship can reduce the risk of suicide among members of the military. According to investigators from Michigan State University, a
February 2, 2023
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Parental Arguments in Front of Kids Can be Beneficial if Constructive
It’s clear that children are affected by their parent’s emotions. In fact, studies show that even in the womb, developing babies are affected by the
January 26, 2023
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Chronic Illness in Marriage: Divorce is More Likely When Wives Get Sick
As unfortunate as it is, this fact is strikingly true when it comes to chronic illness in marriage: divorce is 6% more likely when the
November 15, 2022
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Argument With Spouse Can Worsen Pain in Osteoarthritis and Diabetes Patients
It is safe to say that arguing with your spouse or partner can cause massive amounts of stress in day-to-day life. However, constant stress can
October 10, 2022
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What is the Key to a Happy Marriage?
If you’re wondering what the key to a happy marriage is, you might want to ask those with a long and successful history of being
July 22, 2021
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Eight Things To Do If You Want To Stay Married
The following are eight fundamentals of a solid relationship. It is by no means an exhaustive list, and it does not imply that the following are easy to do. However, if the following eight things are done more often than not by both partners, it’s a good foundation for a healthy marriage.
August 7, 2020
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Why Can Certain Couples Stick it Out Over the Long-Term?
There are certain relational aspects in marriages that predict a relationship’s longevity- and they are not necessarily the ones that you might expect. Taken together the following six factors are highly predictive of a long-term relationship making the distance.
July 23, 2020
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Why Do Some Happy Newlyweds Divorce While Other Couples Stay Happily Married?
Unfortunately, evidence shows that a percentage of couples who are happily married as newlyweds are still getting divorced after several years of marriage. Why are
March 13, 2012
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Jennifer DeFrancisco is a experienced licensed psychotherapist serving the city of Newport Beach, as well as the greater Orange County, CA area, including: Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Aliso Viejo, Santa Ana and Corona Del Mar.
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