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In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about some of the considerations that should go into a decision to blend families in a second marriage or relationship. How do you ensure your children are safe and secure? Should you ever press to be seen as Mommy or Daddy when the children are not your own? These and other questions are covered in this episode.  For a full transcript, click hereLL09

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Doug & Alvean respond to a question about how couples navigate differences in their earning power and how those differences affect men’s sense of self worth, women’s view of their spouses and how couples can move from an me and you perspective to Us when dealing with this and other perceived differences.  For a full transcript of the episode, click hereLL08

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Have you ever met someone who seems to be living Groundhog day in their love life?  The same choices made over and over again lead to the same outcomes.  Is it possible to be too picky–or should we hold out for Mr. or Ms. Perfect?  Alvean and Doug respond to a listener’s question and talk about how we choose the ones we love. To read a transcript of the show, click here:LL07

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Breaking up is hard to do–or so the song goes. Alvean and Doug talk about how to navigate this most difficult moment when a relationship is over. For a full transcript of the show click here: LL06

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Doug & Alvean talk about how we come to find that special someone in our lives.  Is it Kismet, do we decide or is something else at work connecting us to the one we love?  How do we tell one from another? For a full show transcript, click here LL05