In the intricate dance of relationships, the subtle interplay of defense mechanisms often shapes the dynamics between partners. One such mechanism, withdrawal, can cast a
Women and men contrast each other in many ways – they can be especially different when it comes to physical intimacy and desire. While men
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
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
Many single people have been told that the reason why they haven’t found someone to marry is that their standards are too high. Usually, that’s
A thought-provoking Scandinavian study regarding diabetes and marriage suggests that the risk for diabetes is influenced by the home environment, and especially by your partner.
According to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, parental conflict can cause lasting harm to children’s emotional processing abilities.
Those looking to save or improve their marriage owe it to themselves to understand the benefits of marital counseling and give it a try.
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.
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.
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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