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A lot has been written, especially of late, about the pros and cons of social media in relationships.  To be honest relationships are delicate and require privacy, nurture, and understanding none of which are especially common in social media.  Finding a path to healthy engagement with friends and family –enjoying the socialization of digital media can be tremendously rewarding or anathema.  Alvean and Doug offer some insights into how best to avoid the negative aspects without abstention.  For a full transcript, click here:64-Relationships and Social Media

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One of life’s great joys and also a scary proposition for many, parenthood has been described as the last of the unskilled occupations.  Most of us do what our parents did–or the exact opposite, neither of which is necessarily a prescription for success. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about parenting and offer advice on how best to prepare for this awesome responsibility.  For more and full transcript, click here: 65-Parenthood

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It is one of those rites of passage, moving in together.  It isn’t a step to take lightly though.  It can lead to a stronger and more meaningful relationship or it can tear at the fabric that binds you.  Planning this move and learning to accept another person sharing every part of your daily existence is not something to leave to chance.  That’s why Alvean and Doug walk through the process and offer some counsel on what to do and what to avoid doing to ensure your move is the right one.  For a full transcript, click here: 63-Moving In Together

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Perhaps you have heard of the love languages–the various ways we demonstrate our feelings for one another.  Understanding your own love language and those of your partner can help you both to build a better framework for communication and for expressing your feelings.  Alvean and Doug describe the love languages and discuss the ways in which a fulsome recognition has helped couples grow closer bonds.  A complete transcript can be found here: 66-The Love Languages