7 Crucial Stages of a Healthy Relationship (& Why It Matters)

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Anyone who has ever been in a long-term committed relationship will agree with me that romantic relationships change over time. And when we grow apart, the relationship suffers. So what are the stages of a healthy relationship? Infatuation Love and acceptance Relationship conflict and resolution Love renewed Children Relationship crisis The golden years But don’t … Read more

The Silent Treatment Hurts & is Emotional Abuse (how to stop it)

There was a time when my ex-wife and I would be arguing and she would just suddenly stop and walk away, and I’ve done it too. I know that’s not good, but I wondered exactly how the silent treatment hurts us and is the silent treatment a form of emotional abuse? The silent treatment is … Read more