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People can die of a broken heart, it isn’t just an old wives tale.  We all know that breaking up with someone you care for hurts–sometimes irreparably.  In the same way, though, deep and abiding love has the power to heal–not just emotional wounds. Alvean and Doug talk about their experience and research on the power that relationships have in promoting health, longevity and in healing real ailments.  Fot a complete transcript, click here: LL28-Can Love Heal?

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It is not just in songs , in real life we may find ourselves trying to sort out our feelings for more than one person.  Is it really possible to sustain that feeling or must it give way, and what is the right thing to do in such circumstances?  For answers to these questions and more listen to Alvean and Doug discuss exclusivity and mutuality in this episode.  For a full transcript, click here:LL27-Can you love two people equally?

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Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who simply does not share, lacks empathy, and cannot relate to anyone but themselves?  Chances are at some point in your life you may have run across someone who fits that description,.  Whether you have or are just wondering why some people are all about themselves, this is the episode that unwinds it all.  Listen to Alvean and Doug discuss their experience with narcissism and self absorption.  For a full transcript, click here: LL26-It is all about me

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There is a great difference between loneliness and being lonely.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore what it means to be alone and cast some light on the unexpected joys of being alone without feel lonely.  For more and a full transcript, click here: LL25-Savoring Loneliness

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It’s not only kids who engage in this struggle for control, surprisingly adults at every stage of life do as well.  When that wrestling match roils in a relationship it can be destructive–at the least a source of constant friction.  Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in which fights over money, sex, parenting and other issues are really sublimations of control issues.  For a full transcript of the episode, click here: LL24-You’re not the Boss of Me

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You’ve probably heard it said that opposites personalities attract one another but is there any truth to this folklore? In this episode Alvean and Doug explore that question and talk about what actually causes us to be attracted to someone.  For more and a full transcript, click here:LL23-Do Opposites Attract

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The green eyed monster that poisons relationships and causes a world of pain is something everyone hopes to avoid.  But jealousy can take many forms and some are subtle.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the signs and the ways to address budding jealousy.  For a full transcript click here: LL22-Jealousy

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It isn’t unusual at all.  You break up but the connection remains and despite whatever caused the parting of ways you are both drawn to each other.  Should you go back?  Does it ever work out?  Alvean and Doug talk about the challenges and the possibilities of a second chance.  For more about the episode click on the link for a full transcript:LL21-Getting Back with Your Ex

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When relationships end, and when they end badly it sometimes happens that love is transformed into anger and in extreme cases an ex can become vindictive.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore ways to manage such situations with grace.  For a full transcript of the episode, click here:LL20-Vindictive Ex’s

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Perhaps one of the most important attributes we can have as humans is empathy for our fellow beings. But empathy is often misunderstood and some have difficulty expressing it.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about empathy through the lens of their personal experiences.  For a full transcript, click here: LL19-Empathy is a Lost Virtue