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Why Does Love Hurt?

Because Love Matters By Caralee Frederic, LCSW “Why does love hurt?” It’s a question that gives me pause every time, because my knee jerk reaction is to say defensively “It doesn’t” or “It shouldn’t.”Love should feel great! And a lot of the time, it does.

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A Proper and Meaningful Way to Say ‘I’M SORRY’

A PROPER AND MEANINGFUL WAY TO SAY ‘I’M SORRY’ Successful Couples Master the Art of Apology By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter The way you apologize after hurting your loved one determines whether healing will occur or hurtful feelings

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5 Gifts Ideas for Holiday Romance

One of the more common complaints I hear among my couples, particularly those with sexual desire differences, is a lack of romance. What is romance? Why is it so important? 5 GIFTS IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY ROMANCE Enjoying Rituals and Traditions By Caralee Frederic, LCSW |

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What Unhappy and Happy Couples Teach Us

WHAT UNHAPPY AND HAPPY COUPLES TEACH US Elevate Your Love By Learning New Behaviors Elevate Your Love By Learning New Behaviors “If only I had known …. .” That is often the sentiment of divorced couples or couples in distressed relationships. As a marriage therapist

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What Criticism Means and Does to Relationships

A criticism may sound like this: “You never want to do anything with me or join me in things that I enjoy doing. You’re just inconsiderate and selfish.” Criticism attacks the character of the person, and it can aggressively spiral downward into larger, more difficult-to-repair

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LOVE TOUCHES EPILOGUE: TECH STRESS (Part 5 of 5)

One of the more common complaints I hear among my couples, particularly those with sexual desire differences, is a lack of romance. What is romance? Why is it so important? LOVE TOUCHES EPILOGUE: TECH STRESS (PART 5 OF 5) 3 Couples’ Stories By Caralee Frederic,

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ATTUNE: Infuse Your Home With Love (Part 4 of 5)

ATTUNE: INFUSE YOUR HOME WITH LOVE (PART 4 OF 5) By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter What happens when human connection is lost? When we become overly concerned with virtual connections? How do we fight back against obsessive technology-use

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Technology and Fake Love (Part 3 of 5)

TECHNOLOGY AND FAKE LOVE (PART 3 OF 5) Goal to Help Children Led to Specializing in Couples Therapy By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter What happens when human connection is lost? When we become overly concerned with virtual connections?

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How Your Brain Responds To Touch vs Tech (Part 2 of 5)

HOW YOUR BRAIN RESPONDS TO TOUCH VS TECH (PART 2 0F 5) By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter What happens when human connection is lost? When we become overly concerned with virtual connections? How do we fight back against

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