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Three ways to avoid making the same mistakes after a breakup Sent Sunday, January 23, 2011 Dr. Raymond's Relationship Tips How to avoid the same mistakes after a break up Copyright, Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Psychologist and relationship expert If you tried everything to make your last relationship work and gave up trying, there are three things that you may not have considered. The best way of communicating your needs The most effective way of being appreciated The essential ingredient in improving relationship quality Find out why Gerald's long term […]
Three ways to avoid making the same mistakes after a breakup Sent Saturday, January 15, 2011 Dr. Raymond's Relationship Tips How to avoid the same mistakes after a break up Copyright, Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Psychologist and relationship expert If you tried everything to make your last relationship work and gave up trying, there are three things that you may not have considered. The best way of communicating your needs The most effective way of being appreciated The essential ingredient in improving relationship quality Find out why Gerald's long term […]

What's the right way to measure love and committment? Sent Saturday, September 4, 2010 I used to get really upset when my partner didn't hug me the minute I walked into the door. It made me feel unwanted. Then I learned that my partner didn't want to overwhelm me, and was giving me time to unwind. Dr. Raymond helped me to see that what I thought was a snub was actually a sign of consideration and love. Thirty old man man unhappy in his relationship. Are You and Your Partner Agreed on the Criterion for Commitment? Suspicion creates tension […]

Does your partner act out of duty or love? Sent Saturday, August 21, 2010 If I have to Spell it out it means I am Not Loved! Celia longed for Scott to anticipate her wish to have a weekend away together. It was a long time since they had carved out the time and put everything else aside. To her it would have been a sign that Scott was on the same page and wanting to be with her as much as she wanted to be with him. When she could bear it no more Celia brought up the topic with Scott. Perhaps he would get the hint and jump at the chance of taking […]
Are You Treated As A Thing or A Person By Your Partner? Sent Saturday, August 7, 2010 HOW TO TELL IF YOU ARE A THING OR A PERSON TO YOUR PARTNER Do you often feel treated like a 'thing' instead of a person? Do you wonder if your loved one knows that you have opinions, wishes and needs? If you nodded your head and answered 'yes, yes all the time' to the questions above, then you are in a relationship where you are performing the function of a tool - a means to an end. That end being to make your partner feel comfortable, safe and secure. Five Ways To Tell if […]

Why men drink and women go on the rebound when relationships sour! Sent Saturday, July 24, 2010 Why men drink and women go on the rebound when relationships sour! Women Need to be in a Relationship- Men React to the Quality of the Connection Who do you believe instigates couples therapy to try and save a relationship? Three out of four times it is the man who makes the call to my office attempting to prevent a romantic relationship breaking up. Men appear to need the positive advantages of being in relationship and are willing to put the effort in to maintain it. […]
What Kind of Support Makes or Breaks a Relationship? Sent Saturday, July 10, 2010 What Kind of Support Makes or Breaks a Relationship? Has your partner threatened to end your relationship because of a lack of support? Do you feel like your partner's way of supporting you doesn't do the trick? Antonia felt hurt and unseen when her partner disregarded her efforts at sharing costs, doing household chores and taking care of their three dogs. She couldn't understand why he would want to break up with her since she was the one with ambition and getting the […]

Do you fit the profile of a cheater? Sent Saturday, June 26, 2010 Do you fit the four point profile of a cheater? Between 40%-76% of people are likely to cheat at least once during a romantic relationship. Finding out that you have been cheated on is a horrific experience. It can disorient you, make the ground under your feet shake and call into question the entire foundation of commitment and security in your relationship. Style of Attachment dictates whether or not you will cheat Contrary to popular myth, men and women both cheat […]
Why You Must Argue With Your Partner To Keep The Relationship Alive! Sent Saturday, June 12, 2010 Why You Must Argue With Your Partner To Keep The Relationship Alive! Did you know that your partner is likely to be more frustrated and uncomfortable if you keep silent and give in just to avoid a confrontation? A study reported in the Journal of Personal and Social Relationships (2007) found that relationships where one partner conceded to the other to avoid a confrontation, made the other partner more upset and disengaged. You become a non-person when you keep quiet. […]

Who Should Make The First Move After a Fight? Sent Saturday, May 29, 2010 Disagreements cause tension, stress and disconnection You know what it's like after a disagreement or fight when you don't want to be the first to speak, to make up, to get things back on a good footing with your loved one? But you are longing for them to see that you are upset. You ache for them to initiate contact so you can finally express your feelings without the threat of dismissal or rejection? The longer it lasts the more you feel as if you are in a pressure cooker The […]