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COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Reading ListNote: For book reviews, please see individual posts. This is a list of excellent books for couples. A few of them are grief-related, and the rest are for all couples....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 28372 Views
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“One should never criticize oneself . . .. . . when there are always so many other people willing to do it for you.” -Robert Barclay Well said! If you are in situations in which you’re...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 8376 Views
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Premarital and Couples: "Our Deepest Fear" by Marianne WilliamsonAs you read the quote below, please be thinking about yourself, your partner, and your relationship. What does this mean to you? What does it remind you of?...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 14, 2019There are no comments yet. 27643 Views
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Couples: Are You Lonely in Your Relationship?I’ve seen many couples who are lonely in their marriage. They don’t feel connected--the bond that comes from being your authentic self in your relationship...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 2, 2018There are no comments yet. 24374 Views
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Couples and Premarital: How Do You Define Love?Here's a definition of love by Anne Isaacs and Joel Isaacs that I find resonate and helpful. What do you think of it? If you think, feel or see that it makes sense...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 26, 2021There are no comments yet. 15385 Views
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Yank the Scab OffSunday morning, partly cloudy in Portland. Sitting in a cafe having just had a Caffe macchiato. The art on the walls are life size pregnant women made of fabric....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 27, 2014There are no comments yet. 31850 Views
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Premarital and Couples: The Inter-dependent Expandable Back ScratcherI am often asked by couples, "What does an inter-dependent relationship look like?" I tell them, and have written a blog here, about it being like...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 4, 2020There are no comments yet. 15067 Views
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The Four Stages of Competency*I like to talk with my clients about the The Four Stages of Competency because it provides a simple structure for understanding where we are in therapy, personally...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 19252 Views
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“If We Have a Disagreement, We Argue Each Other’s Side of it as Well as Our Own.”“We decided long ago to become each other’s staunchest allies . . . If we have a disagreement, we argue each other’s side of it as well as our...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 9284 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Musings on LifeAs I sit in my living room, I hear so many different sounds: my dog's breath as he sleeps by my side, the antique German clock ticking, Caltrain on the rails, songbirds...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2019There are no comments yet. 20730 Views
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Need vs NeedyNeed definition: a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism. Needy definition: marked by want of affection, attention, or...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 13014 Views
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LegacyLast Friday I wrote the following: None of us know how long we have in this life with the people we love. Be sure you tell them you love them—regularly. Get...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 14, 2017There are no comments yet. 26186 Views
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Couples: MiscarriageSince publishing my book, No U-Turn at Mercy Street: A Memoir and Resource Guide for Grieving Parents, I've heard from readers that resonate with reading about my...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 1, 2019There are no comments yet. 24329 Views
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Twin Babies Talking: Early Communication Patterns Can Be ChangedCheck out this video on YouTube of baby twins "talking" to one another. As you're watching, think about how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 20099 Views
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Couples: “Everything is a gift of the universe . . .. . . even Joy, anger, jealousy, frustration for separateness. Everything is perfect either for growth or our enjoyment.” Ken Keyes, Jr. While you’re...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 16, 2018There are no comments yet. 24176 Views
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Premarital and Couples: What Does Sex Mean to You?Sex is supposed to be a wonderful experience, creating connection between you. Right? Yet it may be filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and vulnerability. When is...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 18, 2020There are no comments yet. 19379 Views
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Living as Roommates? Not Having Much Sex?I see couples who eventually realize they are living as roommates: they may be good parents together, run their household together, do their respective jobs, spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 21303 Views
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Our First Anniversary in my Husband’s RetirementToday is my anniversary. When we married, we decided that our anniversary would be the Saturday after Thanksgiving, instead of the date of the Saturday those many...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 9135 Views
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One Way to Regain Connection in Your RelationshipOne of the main things that leads to emotional separation in couples is loss of connection. Daily life gets in the way, work, kids, responsibilities, chores, and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 6, 2016There are no comments yet. 29637 Views
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Premarital and Couples: "The Art of Racing in the Rain"I recently read The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein for the second time, and liked it just as much as I did the first time. It is a bitter-sweet story...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 5, 2019There are no comments yet. 20730 Views
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