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Focus on Yourself in Relationship Problems

August 10, 2016 By Paul Colaianni Leave a Comment

couples therapyI often work with clients who’ve been to couple’s therapy but are still stuck where they are in the relationship. In fact, most of the time one partner is “fine” while the other is not. I’ve often found that the one who is not fine is also the one who is trying harder to save the relationship.

Sometimes I am puzzled when I see that the “fine” partner doesn’t see anything wrong, and points the finger at the other person.

“She’s the one with the problem!” or
“He’s the one that gets upset!”

If comments like that have ever come out of your partner’s mouth during a therapy session, then you are most likely in a troubling situation. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Divorce, Marriage, Passion, Relationships Tagged With: couples counseling, marriage, relationship, therapy

The Delay of Relationship Happiness

April 22, 2016 By Paul Colaianni Leave a Comment

The desire to endOne of the issues some of my coaching clients have is a partner that can’t seem to make up their mind.

Their partners know there are problems in the relationship, yet they still procrastinate or say things like, “Yeah, I know I have problems. I’m working on them.”

I know this response well because that used to be me! I used to say, “I know I have issues and I’m doing everything I can to work on them.” [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Behavior, Human Potential, Relationships Tagged With: argue, marriage, relationship, trouble

The Long, Dirty Divorce: Enduring The Emotional Drain of a Never-Ending Broken Marriage

October 9, 2015 By Paul Colaianni Leave a Comment

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divorce marriage separation difficult lawyer attorney nastyI received an email from a woman who’s husband cheated on her, then made her life a living hell during the divorce. She is depressed and has lost her desire for most things in life. Is there a solution to all of this? How do you get from defeated and controlled to empowered and in control when you’re going through a long, dirty divorce? [Read more…]

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The 10 Components of a Satisfying, Loving Relationship – Part 2

July 26, 2015 By Paul Colaianni 7 Comments

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A satisfying, loving relationship doesn’t have to be hard, but there are components that need to be included in this type of relationship in order for things to work out well. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode where we talk about the last 5 components.

If you’re still not satisfied with your relationships after listening to part 1, then this episode should wrap things up quite nicely.  [Read more…]

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Relationship Boundaries and Strengthening the Bond

June 7, 2015 By Paul Colaianni Leave a Comment

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  • Relationship Boundaries and Strengthening the Bond

relationships, counseling, couples, stress, therapyThere’s no escaping the sometimes hard to deal with arguments, tension and turmoil that can go on in a relationship. I received an email on this topic, and I cover everything from personal boundaries to irrational people.

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you’re sure to get something from today’s show. [Read more…]

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