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“Should” – The Relationship Killer

Change one word and you'll change your relationship. “We should go out with friends this weekend,” says Ash.  River, who was looking forward to a fun-filled-weekend with Ash, suddenly bristles. River feels his heels dig in and resentment builds in his chest. You’re not the boss of me, he thinks,…
Rebecca S Mullen
June 22, 2022
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Best Gift to Give Your Spouse

What’s the best gift to give your wife? What’s the best present to give your husband? When you give a great gift to your spouse, you'll improve your marriage. “You got me the wrong size. Again. Do you see me at all?” This is not the response you want from…
Rebecca S Mullen
June 3, 2022
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Why You Need a Marriage Meeting

Why your marriage needs a weekly meeting Tyler reaches out to me because “There’s no more tenderness in my marriage. We yell at each other all the time.” “Tell me everything about one of your fights,” I say. “We come home from work and we’re both tired. And the kids…
Rebecca S Mullen
May 6, 2022
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April Fools Day Pranks Increase the Love

April Fool’s Day is a Sexy Holiday. Why do I say this? Because laughter and joy are the best aphrodisiacs. When you’re laughing, and especially when you inhabit that impish energy of the trickster, you’re ready to take risks. Risks are exciting to the lover in your relationship. What tiny…
Rebecca S Mullen
March 23, 2022