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One of life’s most difficult passages is the recovery from a broken heart. Getting over heartbreak is hard; Alvean and Doug talk about how to process the pain and find love again. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL14
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One of the pivotal moments in any new relationship comes when you make the decision to live together. It can stress the relationship or be an exciting step for couples but how you choose to go about it will make the difference. In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows, they talk about strategies for assuring a positive experience. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:63-Moving In Together
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In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows they explore the so-called love languages. Learning what your languages are and those of your partner can make all the difference in your happiness and satisfaction in the relationship. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:66-The Love Languages
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The two classic responses when couples argue–fight or flight. It doesn’t have to be that way–but how can you avoid it? In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows, they talk about the reasons we respond in this way and how we can learn to exploit our instincts to achieve a better outcome. For a full transcript, click here:LL42-Fight or Flight
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As too many couples have learned, social media can be a tool for sharing or a weapon that will cause unending pain and drama in your life. It’s all about how and when you use it. In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows, they discuss the upsides and downsides of social media as they affect meaningful relationships–with your SO or anyone else. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:64-Relationships and Social Media
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It doesn’t have to be a struggle–sometimes you can haver what you want and give the other person in your life what they want as well. In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new episodes, they discuss strategies for negotiation in a relationship-for couples and in life. For a complete transcript, click here:LL47-Getting What You Want
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In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new episodes, we reflect on the ways in which couples can navigate one of the most devastating things they may ever do–ending a relationship. While it can be an opportunity for personal growth–how you handle it will make all the difference. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL51-Breaking Up
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One of the hardest challenges for any relationship is when one or the other partner exhibits passive aggressive behavior. Doug and Alvean talk about how to recognize this behavior and what to do to avoid being manipulated. They offer some strategies for coping and achieving resolution of the underlying issues as well. For a transcript of the full episode, click here: 68-The Passive-Aggressive Partner
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Doug and Alvean talk about the ways in which we may be enabling hurtful or even harmful behavior with those we are in relationship. They offer some ways to help listeners understand whether they are enabling and strategies to avoid conflict while avoiding the trap of perpetuating behaviors that fail to bring out the best in our partners. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:67-Are you an Enabler?
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Parenthood is often something which coupes are poorly prepared for. How to parent–even if you are not directly responsible for a child of your own is the topic that Doug and Alvean explore in this episode. For a full transcript, click here: 65-Parenthood