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Couple-time Together

Articles, Blog, Date Night Ideas, Dr. Jackie Black, Exercises, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips by Priscilla Hunt

Adapted from an article by Dr. Jackie Black, faculty member of the Close Companions Online Relationship Academy Couple-time Together Couple-time together. . . sounds good, doesn’t it? If you are in the majority of contemporary, committed couples, you probably spend more time watching television than you do spending yummy, alone-time with your partner. Questions to consider 1. […]

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The Wisdom of Experience

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The 3 Mistakes Couples Make That ALWAYS Result in Mis-Communication

Articles, Communication, conflict, Dr. Jackie Black, Exercises, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, Relationship Coach, relationship help by Priscilla Hunt

from CoupleGuideTM to Communicating with Confidence by Dr. Jackie Black Many conversations with our partners are emotionally charged. Be careful of these three common mistakes: The most prevalent mistake is that one or both partners comes to the conversation believing that his or her needs won’t be heard, respected, understood, validated or met. One partner […]

Commitment in Our Relationship

Articles, Commitment Issues, Exercises, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help by Priscilla Hunt

What does it mean to be committed to your partner and to your relationship? We might have said the words “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health”. . . but what do those words really mean? And how do they translate into our day-to-day relationship? This exercise below should […]

Supporting your Partner During Stressful Times

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Instructions Reflect on questions 1-3 and jot down words and phrases that come to mind in response. Refer to Instructions for Your Couple Conversation, then share your responses with your partner. Respond to question 4 following your couple conversation and discuss with your partner. Refer to 6 Tips for Having a Productive Couple Conversation Consider […]

Developing Intimacy

Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

Respond to the following questions individually and then share your responses with your partner. 1. What things am I aware of that make me feel close and intimate with my partner? 2. What things am I aware of that hinder our intimacy? 3. What things am I aware of that are definite barriers to our […]

Intimacy: Shared Privacy

Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help by Priscilla Hunt

One simple and useful definition of intimacy is “shared privacy”. David Olson, co-founder of Prepare-Enrich, family specialist and member of Better Marriages Advisory Board, has identified seven aspects of marital intimacy. Consider your own relationship and score each area from 1-5, (5 being the highest) representing where you think you are right now in each […]

Intimacy: Where Are We?

Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help by Priscilla Hunt

These questions will explore the degree of intimacy you experience in your relationship and identify where you would like to grow. Read the statements individually and then share your responses with your partner and discuss together. Elaborate on each of these ten affirmations giving examples of when you experienced these feelings or what behaviors by […]

Resolutions: New Year’s and Beyond

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“We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them.” Hillary DePiano, New Year’s Thieve Patterns of behavior are very hard to change. We are more likely to achieve our resolutions and goals if we have the support and encouragement of others. Many people who make a […]

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