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And baby–child or pet, makes three–so the song goes.  And it can be a blessed event when two become three, but it isn’t always a smooth road. In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about how couples can navigate the changes they will face when introducing another being into their midst–a demanding, loving, and fragile being that can alter their dynamics. For a full transcript, click here: LL35-When Kids or Pets are in the way

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Is it true that couples who have a strong and common spiritual life have strong and durable relationships?  How does faith bind us and how do we navigate the tenet’s of our faith in a complex world?  Find Answers to these and many other questions in this episode of Love Life.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL34-Couples That Pray Together

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In this episode Alvean and Doug dish about the challenge and the opportunity to rekindle that spark of passion–the chemistry and fire that ignited your romantic relationship in the first place.  It isn’t all hormones–most of it is about the secret sauce of romance. For a full transcript, click here: LL33-How to Bring Passion Back?

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Couples argue about a fairly narrow range of issues, including intimacy, control, habits and of course money. Avoiding toxic or nuclear arguments is essential to a solid relationship.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways couples can avoid the pitfalls that can derail them and how to take the toxicity out of financial discussions. For a full transcript, click here: LL32-Why Do couples Quarrel About Money?

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In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the fine art of flirtation.  Why we do it, what it means and how to flirt without crossing a line into cheating. For a full transcript and more, click here: LL31-Why Men and Women Flirt

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A lot of books have been written about the differences between men and women–but often they offer very litte useful insight where it matters most–in relationship.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug take on this time worn topic with some fresh insights about how men and women think, react and respond to one another.  For a full transcript, click here:LL30-How Men and Women Differ

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Is fighting normal–dos it help heal or break relationships?  Is there such a thing as healthy quarrellng?  Answers to these and related questions in this episode from Alvean and Doug.  For a complete transcript, click here:LL29-Why Do Couples Quarrel?

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We read about heartbreak, and may have suffered it ourselves.  There is medical evidence that heartbreak can lead to poor health, even death, but is the opposite also true, can love heal?  In this episode Alvean and Doug, joined by a special guest discuss the facts and the truth about the healing power of Love. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL28-Can Love Heal?

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Songs have been written about it –it’s not an uncommon question. What to do when you find yourself attracted to two different people at the same time.  How do you resolve this dilemma?  In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer their life experience and wisdom on the subject and suggest some paths to resolution.  For more, and a full transcript, click here: LL27-Can you love two people equally?

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Some people are the main character of every scene in their lives. It is all about them and the rest of us are just supporting characters in their play.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer their thoughts on how best to navigate  should you find yourself in the presence of someone with these characteristics. For a complete trascript of the episode, click here: LL26-It is all about me