August 17, 2017 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles
I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t want, and expect, loyalty from their partner. A solemn promise, whether before God, friends, family or a Las Vegas Elvis and showgirls, does not make the issue of loyalty a done deal. In this day and age, keeping our eyes on each other is no easy task. But […]
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7 Best New Year’s Resolutions To Transform Your Relationship
January 1, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you one who makes and breaks your New Year’s resolutions? You’re not alone. Some studies suggest that 80% of resolutions are broken by the 2nd month of the New Year. If you bother to make New Year’s resolutions, wouldn’t it be great to see them through? Read on for an expert’s tips to successful […]
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Are You a Selfish Lover? – The Root of Selfishness
October 29, 2018 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you a selfish lover? What does the word selfish mean to you? Merriam-Webster defines it like this: concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself; seeking or concentrating on one’s own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. By this definition, are you a selfish lover? Probably all of us have at least had moments […]
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5 Ways to End Loneliness (According to Attachment Science)
October 22, 2018 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you dreading another weekend without plans? Do you wonder why the eligible bachelors keep passing you by? Are you sick and tired of being lonely and just want to fill the hole in your heart with someone meaningful? I get that. Loneliness is real and painful! I’ve been working with a young, successful businesswoman, […]
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An Ounce of Prevention Equals a Pound of Relationship Cure
August 27, 2018 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
What kind of relationship education have you gotten over the years? Has it been through experience? From mimicking other couples who appear to be happy? How about from the church? From books? How much time and thought have you given to getting your relationship foundations right from the start? Have you been in miserable relationships […]
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Looking After Our Mental Health Daily
October 1, 2017 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
I just reviewed this helpful article on looking after our mental health daily and why it’s important. Click on my video for a 3 minute summary. Or, here’s the link to the article: Looking After Our Mental Health on a Daily Basis.
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Lifetime Love: Protect & Deepen Your Love
August 31, 2017 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles
Close your eyes for 20 seconds and reflect on the first time you laid eyes on that special person who eventually captured your heart. What are your early memories of that very significant other to whom you said I will or I do? Was it love at first sight? Did the stars and moon align to […]
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Loyalty: Being Faithful, True and Devoted
August 17, 2017 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles
I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t want, and expect, loyalty from their partner. A solemn promise, whether before God, friends, family or a Las Vegas Elvis and showgirls, does not make the issue of loyalty a done deal. In this day and age, keeping our eyes on each other is no easy task. But […]
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ME Time or WE Time: Priorities That Will Make or Break Relationship
August 9, 2017 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles
How do new moms find the balance between “ME”, “WE” and baby? When there’s not enough time, energy or resources to do it all, how do you juggle your priorities? ME Time or WE Time, how to make it work? Will your priorities make or break your relationship? Becoming a new mom ushers in a […]
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What Women Want From Their Man: He Needs to Listen
July 31, 2017 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles
What do women want from their man? And why don’t we get it? One of the biggest questions we get in our therapy practice is this: “Why doesn’t he listen when I’m talking to him?” Are you getting what you want from your man? Do these statements feel familiar? He doesn’t listen to me. He […]
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Emotional Connection: The Essential Ingredient for Lasting Love
June 23, 2017 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
The Essential Ingredient for Lasting Love: What is the one thing that will surely make or break a relationship? Is it arguments about finances, a lousy sex life or poor communication? Too few date nights or not understanding each other’s love languages? Is it too much work pressure or struggles raising kids? What do you […]
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