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Marriage Killer #2: Withdraw-Withdraw

<- Go Back to Marriage Killer #1: Attack-Attack Marriage Killer #2: Withdraw-Withdraw Bruce: “I don’t know what I want anymore.  Part of me just feels dead.” Amy: “Well – if that’s how you feel, what’s the point of even trying?” The … Continue reading

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How to Kill the Marriage Killers

<- Go back to Marriage Killer #3: Pursue-Withdraw How to Kill the Marriage Killers 1) Recognize the killer.  Each one of these killers can sometimes masquerade as your partner. Sometimes the only way you can tell you are in the … Continue reading

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Why Can’t My Partner Listen To Me?! How understanding your partner can be threatening – and what to do about it.

“I don’t get it,” says a 30-something woman in my office. “He doesn’t seem to hear what I am saying. I can tell him over and over again how I am feeling, and he just sits there or disagrees. It’s … Continue reading

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