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In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about the question of age differences in a relationship. Alvean is in her 40’s and Doug in his 70’s which gives them both a unique perspective on this question. Can May/December unions really work? Tune into this episode to hear what they have to say and get a full transcript here: LL48-Does Age Matter?
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Getting what you want in life and in your relationships shouldn’t be a struggle or a win/lose battle. In fact, getting what you want is all about understanding what your requirements are for fulfillment and happiness and communicating those effectively to your partner. It is not a negotiation or a battle you seek but a reciprocal accommodation that will further both your own desires and your partner’s. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer some strategies for achieving this blissful state of being. For a full transcript, click here: LL47-Getting What You Want
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When there are issues in a relationship or challenges that must be navigated it is often the case that one or the other partner will turn to friends or family to act as counselors. It is one of the worst things one can do to maintain trust and avoid unending reprecussions. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer real life stories and advice about how to handle differences and avoid the trap of making family and friends into therapists or umpires. For a full transcript, click here: LL-46 Friends and Family as Counselors
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The Children’s TV Host, Mr. Rogers would sign off his show with this statement, “I love you just the way you are”. Perhaps that is why so many adults years later have such fond memories of Mr. Rogers. He knew how to love without conditions. To be honest it isn’t easy. And it is not unusual for partners in a relationship to try, subtly or otherwise to change their significant others into a different version. Total acceptance, though, forms a powerful bond, one that can survive every pressure and challenge a relationship holds. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways to cultivate that kind of acceptance and how to build an invincible bond with your mate. For a complete transcript, click here: LL45-I love you Just the Way You Are