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Some relationships are balanced and some are not but those in which one partner makes themselves the entire focus are destined to end badly. Alvean and Doug talk about how to recognize the signs of a narcissistic partner and how to restore balance if possible. For a full transcript click here: LL26-It is all about me
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Being solitary can be a trial for those who gather their energies from frequent and lively interaction while a balm for more introverted individuals. Alavena and Doug talk about ways we can learn from and increase our sense of well being from those periods in our lives when we are alone and lonely. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL25-Savoring Loneliness
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A struggle for control is a common issue in relationships. In some cases it results in a divisive and destructive sundering of the bonds between individuals but others find their way through this thicket of emotion. Alvean and Doug talk about strategies for giving and taking, for learning to see control as a double edged weapon that can harm those who wield it even as they attempt to assert their will on others. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:LL24-You’re not the Boss of Me
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It is often said that having opposite interests and qualities makes for a lively relationship. But others suggest that to sustain a relationship you and your partner must have a lot in common. Which of these perspectives is true? Are either of these views supported by fact or experience? Alvean and Doug talk about the myths and the reality in this episode. For a full transcript, click here: LL23-Do Opposites Attract