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Views: 13Myth #4 I’ll never be able to trust my partner again. Many of us have heard people flatly say that a spouse who cheats can never be trusted again. It’s a common statement that has the power to convince a person to adopt a 9 position before the incident even...
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Views: 12Myth #1 If someone has an affair, his or her marriage is over. For those who have not experienced unfaithfulness in their relationships, it’s hard to image enduring the pain. The idea of waking up every morning next to the person who has hurt you so...
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Views: 26Myth #3 Once a cheater, always a cheater. This myth comes from the idea that spouses who are inherently unfaithful commit all acts of infidelity and that people who cheat on their spouses do so by premeditation only. It may feel that way at first, but many...
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Views: 16Myth #2 Most affairs are sexually driven. When someone discusses cheating, what is the first image that comes to mind? Secret texts? Late-night rendezvous? Lying and manipulation? For many the image is of two people who have been overtaken by mutual sexual...
Blog, Movie Therapy
Views: 31Could a Vince Vaughn romantic comedy save your marriage? Maybe. What about “The Avengers”? Probably not. Jason & his girlfriend has recently completed the Movie Therapy Course. Jason is typical of the “modern male” who would like...
Movie Therapy
Views: 33The following blog entry is my rough draft-proposal for how to go about watching a movie in a therapeutically valuable and efficient manner. Step one, sit down to watch the movie, duh. Step two, as you watch the movie you need to simultaneously access three...
Movie Therapy
Views: 45The Temporary Psychosis of Divorce How divorce can create insanity in sane people. I was watching a recent episode of HBO’s hit drama “True Detective,” and I was reminded of my guardian ad litem (GAL) work. Essentially, GAL work is when a psychologist...
Movie Therapy
Views: 132Narcissism & Relationships This movie is outstanding – not just because it’s so well made but because it follows such an interesting (obviously and amusingly narcissistic) character, Jordan Belfort (played in outstanding fashion by Leonardo...
Articles, MOTIVATION
Views: 16What Relationship books do Psychologists Recommend? Some people dismiss self-help books as drivel or a collection of common sense advice that they already know. But there are many books that offer valuable insight into improving one’s life. You just have to...
Articles, Guest Bloggers
Views: 31Admit Cheating When You’ve Cheated On Your Boyfriend Choosing to admit cheating to him is a huge step. Are you ready? Are you ready to “put it out there” and deal with the consequences? If you feel that the only way you can move forward as a couple is to...