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Category Archives: Marriage

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a checklist for love

Throw Away the Checklist

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, MarriageLeave a comment0

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We all have a picture of what our ideal mate will be like. Tall, dark, and handsome; creative, sensitive, and smart — these qualities often become part of a …Read More

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How Science Can Help You Fall in Love

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, MarriageLeave a comment1

Here are some fun exercises, all inspired by scientific studies, that you can use to deliberately create emotional intimacy with a partner—even someone you barely know:
1. Two as One
Embracing each other gently, begin to sense …Read More

risk-aversion

Desperation or Desire? The Role of Risk-Aversion in Marriage

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCChange, Couples Counselling, Dating, MarriageLeave a comment0

Are you willing to take risks in life or you rather prefer to play safe? Your preference might have an effect on when you’ll decide to get married.

The Role of Risking in Life and Marriage
Spivey’s …Read More

closeness and togetherness in relationship

Growing a Garden of Individuality and Togetherness

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Couples Counselling, Dating, MarriageLeave a comment0

How much space should we have in our relationships? How close is too close? And how much space is too much?

Murray Bowen, the creator of “Family Systems Theory”, highlights that, in relationships, there is a …Read More

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5 Secrets to a Successful Long-Term Relationship

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, MarriageLeave a comment0

We all dream about the perfect love that will last for years. Having someone who will love and support us no matter what, someone who’ll be there for us and who we will passionately love. …Read More

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Are you ready for LOVE?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Friendships, MarriageLeave a comment0

Honest, fulfilling love is what we all want, but it’s sometimes so hard to find. I hear many of my clients struggle with the difficulties of finding the right partner for them. They’re feeling lonely …Read More

good-marriage

Nine Psychological Tasks for a Good Marriage

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Family, Marriage, Relationships, Social SkillsLeave a comment0

Research on what makes a marriage work shows that people in a good marriage have completed these psychological “tasks”:
1. Emotional Independence from Primary Family
Separated emotionally from the family you grew up in; not to the …Read More

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Psychology of Love – Personality and Attraction

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Family, Marriage, Personal LeadershipLeave a comment0

Why Him? Why Her?

I like being around people who are in love. They have a contagious energy.

Helen Fisher wrote a nice article about how our personality influences our choices when it comes to romantic relationships. …Read More

How to Improve Your Romantic Relationship

VideoNovember 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Change, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Couples Counselling, Dating, Family, Friendships, Marriage, RelationshipsLeave a comment0

I’m eager to share a link by Brendon Burchard, who is one of the leading speakers and experts in personal development and motivation. In his video, titled “How To Improve Your Relationship”, he discusses a …Read More

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