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Perhaps the most difficult challenge, infidelity erodes trust the fundamental cornerstone of all healthy relationships. Moving past the act itself and learning to understand why it occurred and whether it is likely to happen again is critical to any hope of mending what has been broken between you.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the underlying obstacles and how you can navigate the stormy waters of infidelity.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL12

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Alvean and Doug talk about the best advice they ever received and share stories from listeners as well.  Click here for a complete transcript:LL11

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Let’s face it, relationships aren’t always easy–they require real effort, patience and understanding on the part of both parties. When differences in race, religion, politics or culture come into play they can be fraught with even greater challenges.  Alvean and Doug discuss those challenges and ways in which couples can help ensure they make their relationship a safe harbor.  For more, and a full transcript, click here: LL10

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Second or third marriages bring both the opportunity to find happiness in the wake of a divorce or widowhood but they can also pose some challenges especially when children are involved.  Blending your two families requires patience, acceptance and sensitivity to how children process emotional attachment and sibling relationships.  Alvean and Doug talk about when and how to navigate this rite of passage.  For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL09

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With apologies for the title, this post should say when one person in a relationship earns more than another, because as we know this issue is a common source of potential imbalance in a relationship that can lead to a number of issues.  We do hear about a fragile male ego, but the truth is while that may have something to do with some couples’ clashes it is really about self imposed and societal expectations of roles within a relationship that is the cause of the division.  Alvean and Doug discuss the traps we might create for ourselves and how to find a healthy balance that recognizes the value of the contributions both partners bring to each other.  Hint, it isn’t only about the cash!  For a full transcript of this episode, click here:LL08