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In response to a listener question, Alvean and Doug talk about how to navigate a relationship in the age of pervasive social media. Though they are nearly 35 years apart in age, both Alvean and Doug have cautionary words to say about the pitfalls and hurdles couples face when they live their lives in the fishbowl. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: 64-Relationships and Social Media

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Based on a recent personal experience, Doug and Alvean talk about the hurdles couples face when they make the decision to move in together.  Living full time with another person can place a relationship under the spotlight and add stress in surprising ways. Alvean and Doug discuss some strategies to avoid undue stress and make a yours and mine scenario more of an our experience.  For a transcript of the full episode, click here:63-Moving In Together

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Every day we are subjected to negativity; in the news in the lives of those around us, perhaps in our own lives.  How to you remain calm and serene in the face of that bombardment?  Is there a secret to remaining positive? Alvean & Doug talk about their approach to a saner life, free from the negative spiral.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL38-Staying Positive in a Negative World

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Alvean and Doug describe the five love languages and talk about how to lean what your languages are as well as those of your partner.  Learning to use the right language(s) can make all the difference in how you feel loved and how you make your partner feel.  For a complete transcript of this episode, click here:66-The Love Languages

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The birds do it, the bees do it, even men and women do it–or so goes the song.  Why do we flirt, and is it always with the intention of entering into a relationship?  Alvean and Doug talk about the fundamental urge in us that can lead to misread signals or to a lasting relationship.  For a transcript of this episode click here:LL31-Why Men and Women Flirt

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We all want what we want.  But getting it can be hard–sometimes even destroying the very thing we hope for.  Alvean and Doug talk about how to get what you want while meeting the needs of those you care for.  It isn’t as hard as you think.  For  full transcript of this episode click here:LL47-Getting What You Want

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Alvean and Doug talk about the green monster, jealousy.  Nothing can unravel a relationship faster than the fear, suspicion and negative behavior that accompanies this sad emotion, and yet some of us find ourselves powerless when overtaken by its dark shadow.  How can you avoid turning towards the dark side?  For answers to this and other questions  listen to this episode and find a transcript here: LL22-Jealousy

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Sometimes when a relationship ends it’s not really over.  Our former lovers can become our present haters and they may become vindictive to punish us for the rejection they feel.  Doug and Alvean take on the challenge with some explanation for what is really going on and how you can cope.  For a full transcript of the episode, click here: LL20-Vindictive Ex’s

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It’s rare when both partners in a relationship earn the same amount.  Imbalances can lead to friction or difficulties in building equality in a relationship.  Doug & Alvean talk about strategies to avoid strife and find common ground.  Fir a complete transcript of this episode, click here: LL08

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The passion does not need to wane in your relationship. Alvean and Doug talk about ways you can re-ignite romance and live a satisfying life with your partner.  For a full transcript of this episode click here: LL33-How to Bring Passion Back?