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Arguments, disagreements and possibly confrontation can and likely will occur at some point in a relationship no matter how loving or mature the participants.  How you two handle these bumps in the road will have a profound impact on your future together.  There are two classic reactions to navigate, flight or fright.  Neither are very productive and Alvean and Doug explain why in this episode.  They also offer some sound advice about how to work through and temper your emotions, especially when the stakes are high. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL42-Fight or Flight

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The longer you remain in a relationship the greater the chance that you or your will fall ill; perhaps with a debilitating or life challenging condition.  Beyond the stresses this will place on you both, there are likely to be some difficult decisions you will need to make. Alvean and Doug talk from personal experience about their journeys and offer some insight into acts of selflessness required in devotion to your loved one.  For more and a full copy of the episode transcript, click here: LL41-In Sickness & in Health

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As we age our views about love and relationships tends to change.  Sometimes it is for the better, sometimes not.  Navigating the ages and phases of our love life requires an expansive view.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the various stages and how we perceive and are seen by others.  They offer some thoughts on how you can enjoy a rich and rewarding relationship at any stage of your life. For a full transcript, click here: LL40-Growing Older

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Love is a constant, but what we may feel can and often does change over time. What comes after that initial burst of affection and how can we ensure that the next phase of our relationship, while different brings us closer together? Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in which couples strengthen their bonds and sadly the ways in which they let themselves grow apart through inattention, stress, and an inability to seek and find constructive compromise.  For a full transcript, click here:LL39-After the Love