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Marriage

How Misguided Gender Myths Harm Relationships

Almost everyone has heard of John Gray’s Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. However, researchers have found that the belief in myths about gender can cause people to act more like stereotypes than they otherwise would. In addition, gender myths can actually harm your relationships.

Have you Seen Your Marriage Change?

By Miquela Rivera, Ph.D.

Irritable? Dig for the Roots of the Behavior

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Divorcing? Tips for Handling Obsessive Ex

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Tips For Choosing A New Partner After Divorce

by Tim Sharp M.Sc., (Clin Psych).

How To Deal With An Emotional Divorce

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Warning: Effects Of Divorce On Children

by Philip M. Stahl, Ph.D.

Forgive Your Ex-Husband and Free Yourself

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Follow This Advice If You Want To Gain Custody Rights Of Your Child

by Barry Bricklin, Ph.D. and Gail Elliot, Ph.D.

Self-Help for Cybersex Addiction

by Marlene M. Maheu Ph.D.

Secrets On Relationships After Divorce

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

You Can Easily Agree on Marriage Name Change

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Now You Can Have a Mixed Marriage That Works

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

The Divorce Dividend

by Elisabeth J. LaMotte LICSW, MSW

Come to Terms with Your Unhappy Marriage

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Take Responsibility to Help Solve Your Marriage Problem

by Patricia Pitta, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

We Reveal Key to Improving Marriage to Dominant Wife

by Patricia Pitta, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

Advice to Keep Marriage Life Open and Honest

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Little Known Reasons For Marriage Problems

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Secret To Forming A Successful Marriage Relationship

by Patricia Pitta, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

Secrets for the Second Marriage

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Who Else has Worked at Surviving Infidelity?

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

To Wives Who Can't Understand a Cheating Spouse

by Patricia Pitta, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

10 Reasons To Try A Divorce Mediator

by William A. Eddy, LCSW, Esq.

How To Get The Most Out Of Marriage Therapy

by Patricia Pitta, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

7 Secrets To Improve Your Marriage

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Marriage Counseling Can Deepen Your Relationship

by Patricia Pitta, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

Benefits Of Having Dads At Home

by Connie Saindon, MA, MFCC, CTS

Having Dad At Home Is A Benefit To Everyone

by Connie Saindon, MA, MFCC, CTS

How Does Nature vs. Nurture Affect Children Of Divorce?

by Thomas G. O'Connor, Ph.D., Robert Plomin, Ph.D., John C. DeFries, Ph.D., and Avshalom Caspi, Ph.D.

Advice For You On Marriage And Divorce

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Divorce: What Went Wrong?

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.

Little Known Approval Of Online Romance

by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.

The Smart Parent's Way To Handle Children And Divorce

by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D. and Dean Hughson

Have You Tried Divorce Mediation?

by Merri Hanson Eckles

How To Save A Marriage: Different Gender Strategies To Save Relationship

by David M. Buss, Ph.D. & Todd K Shackelford, Ph.D.

Husband's Emotional Separation From Parents: Key To Save Marriage

by Wendy Amstutz-Haws, Ph.D. & Brent Mallinckrodt, Ph.D.

Ten Thoughts for Divorcing Parents

by William A. Eddy, LCSW, Esq.