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Don’t want to fight? Try these simple conflict-busters.

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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. No, there isn’t going to be a flowery intro on this post; I’m just getting straight to the point (much like how your conversations will go if all goes right.)… But I should say that these … Continue reading →

Genius ideas for the proper care a feeding of husbands.

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  By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. (Article also posted on the Mommy Happiness Project and Scary Mommy.) So I have come across a few articles (written by men?) that admonish wives to be gourmet-cooking, attentive temptresses for the sake of their marriages…. … Continue reading →

Train your husband like you train your toddler.

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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. (Post also appeared on Mamapedia) Shhhh…. Don’t tell your husband, but the same tactics that you use with your kid will work with him! Here are some basic “do’s” and ” don’t ‘s” of husband-training: 1) DO … Continue reading →

The one thing that predicts sexual satisfaction in a long-term relationship

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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. (Post also appeared on Psych Central) Think a satisfying sex life in a long-term relationship is kind of an anomaly? Sure, people pretend it exists because it makes for good romantic comedies and keeps us married folks … Continue reading →

What if my husband (or wife) refuses to go to couples therapy?

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What if my husband (or wife) refuses to go to couples therapy? This guy: “Therapy?  What?  You’ve got to be kidding.” By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. It is very common for one partner to have more interest in attending therapy than … Continue reading →

Ten Things You Need to Know About Women, Sex, and Monogamy

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So I’ve been reading a lot about “women and sex” over the last couple weeks days.   (I’m talking to a bunch of women about the subject tomorrow night at an event for my new(ish) venture, Your Relationship Doc…) PRETTY MUCH, MY … Continue reading →

11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married

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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. 1)  You absolutely, 100%, get back whatever you put into it. 2)  Sometimes what you have to put into it is making a conscious effort to accept and appreciate the other person exactly how they are. … Continue reading →

Check this out if you’re married.

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Okay, so this isn’t an “article,” but even better.  It’s an awesome video that I find myself telling couples to watch for therapy “homework” all the time.  This is something that couples eventually practice in therapy over and over in … Continue reading →