April 6, 2016 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles, Tandem Marriage
Are you starting over, beginning a new relationship after divorce? Remarriage after one or more failed relationships can be scary, so much so that some say “never again”. Frank Sinatra beautifully sang, “Love is lovelier, the second time around”. Ole Blue Eyes, as well as many of us, have experienced the betrayal in those words. […]
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How We Communicate As Children Affects How We Express Ourselves As Adults
May 30, 2024 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
How we communicate as children greatly affects how we express ourselves to the ones we love as adults. As a couples therapist, I always have conversations with both partners before taking them on as new clients. We talk about how the couple is struggling and how I might be helpful to their relationship. Most often […]
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When & How To Have ‘The Talk’ About Marriage With Your Boyfriend Or Girlfriend
October 8, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Get it right from the start! Deciding when to have ‘the talk’ about marriage in relationships is a big deal. And knowing how to have a conversation about getting engaged and married is something everyone wants to get right. Once you’ve progressed through the initial stages of dating and falling in love, and have even […]
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How An Unhappy Relationship Affects You: 5 Ways To Protect Your Health
March 19, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
When your marriage is at risk your most important base of security is threatened. Human beings are wired to pair bond and rely on one special relationship for emotional support. And that means through the ups – and the downs – of life. An unhappy relationship affects your health significantly. It truly does have a […]
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How To Know When To Divorce: 9 Important Questions You Must Ask Before Ending Your Relationship
January 3, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you in relationship distress? Are you considering ending your relationship in this New Year? Thinking of divorce? If you’re like many, you toughed your way through the holidays, not wanting to disappoint the kids or other family members during what should be a time of celebration. You put on your best happy face and […]
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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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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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Quality Relationships Key to Lifelong Happiness
January 9, 2017 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Harvard Study Proves Quality Relationships “Trump” Wealth, Success and Fame for Lifelong Happiness A remarkable 75-year study conducted under the direction of Robert Waldinger (the 4th director over the term of the study) has compared Harvard graduates with Boston residents who grew up disadvantaged. This appears to be the longest study of lifelong happiness. Since […]
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Trust After Betrayal: Moving Forward
April 17, 2016 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you stuck in the trauma of betrayal? Are you unable to move forward in your love relationship? You are not alone! It can feel hopeless to trust again when we have been betrayed by the person we love. Betrayal: Where does it begin? Emotional or sexual affairs Not being present for the delivery of […]
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Marriage After Divorce: Getting it Right the Second Time Around
April 6, 2016 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles, Tandem Marriage
Are you starting over, beginning a new relationship after divorce? Remarriage after one or more failed relationships can be scary, so much so that some say “never again”. Frank Sinatra beautifully sang, “Love is lovelier, the second time around”. Ole Blue Eyes, as well as many of us, have experienced the betrayal in those words. […]
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