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(Readers note: This is a variation of a musing that I published a few years ago. I am publishing it again because the person it is about has touched my heart, even though I don’t personally know her. I just learned about her today. If you wish to get to know her and her battle, visit her blog.In one of my previous musings, I mentioned the idea of six degrees of separation. It refers to the...

“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore” The Disconnection Stage of Love By JOHN WAGNER, M.S., L.M.H.C., N.C.C. (AN EXCERPT FROM JOHN’S BOOK “HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING”) There is a gradual movement from the romantic stage, which can last from six months to two years, to disconnection. One of the biggest illusions in our culture is that the honeymoon...

“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore” The Disconnection Stage of Love By JOHN WAGNER, M.S., L.M.H.C., N.C.C. (AN EXCERPT FROM JOHN’S BOOK “HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING”) There is a gradual movement from the romantic stage, which can last from six months to two years, to disconnection. One of the biggest illusions in our culture is that the honeymoon...

The biggest question I face as I write this article is, “how do I tactfully address such a sensitive, yet pertinent, topic?” There is no easy answer to this question and yet the ramifications of a controlling and overprotective style of parenting on the emotional growth of young men absolutely must be addressed. There are many reasons that mothers emotionally smother their sons: Fear...

Warning Signs of Cheating Partners These are the most common signs of a partner who has detached from you because they are attached to someone else. Check off any of these traits you have seen in your relationship over the last 6 – 12 months. Be honest, the future of your relationship together could depend on it. Spiritual____ You find your partner has been lying to you about a variety of...