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It’s been said that parenthood is the last of the unskilled occupations.  In truth, we are almost always unprepared for parenthood and the many changes it makes in the way we live, and in our relationships. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss many of this issues and help newly expecting parents or even those who are just thinking about having children to better prepare themselves for what may come.  For a complete transcript, click here: 65-Parenthood

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That important moment where one of you moves in with the other can be a wonderful next step in your relationship or lead to difficulties down the road–even your eventual break up.  Knowing how and when to make that move is critical.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore the ways you can ensure a smooth transition and how to avoid the pitfalls of living with another person–even and especially one you love. For a full transcript, click here:  63-Moving In Together

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Perhaps you have heard about love languages before.  In case you haven’t it is a way of characterizing the ways in which we express our feelings for another and how they show theirs to us.  Are you someone that delights in doing nice things for your SO, or do you prefer tangible gifts?  Alvean and Doug talk about the various ways in which we express our love and how to help align with your mate’s love language. For more and a full transcript:66-The Love Languages click here:

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Alvean and Doug take on a difficult topic–identifying traits that may make you an enabler of others’ bad behaviors or habits.  It can be hard to tell the difference between tolerating and enabling, between acceptance and furtherance.  For more about this episode, click here: 67-Are you an Enabler?