Category Archives: Care of Your Partner

Help Me Save My Marriage: I Love My Wife But She Won’t Kiss And Make Up

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Laurie Weiss

In order to save your marriage it helps to understand why your wife might not want to kiss and make up after a fight. It may seem weird to you that she doesn't want to be hugged and kissed after … Continue reading →

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Stay Or Leave This Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Laurie Weiss

"Princess" asked whether she should stay or leave her emotionally abusive relationship. They've been together for 10 years and married for five. Under financial stress, they have had to move in with relatives. Before they moved he was the most … Continue reading →

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Accept Your Partner’s Feelings

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Laurie Weiss

Honor your partner’s report of how s/he feels. Insisting that s/he does or should feel differently about anything is like saying you understand your partner better than s/he understands him/herself. You don’t! The truth is probably that YOU wish that … Continue reading →

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Deliver a Thoughtful Surprise

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Laurie Weiss

Surprise your partner with a special treat. It does not need to involve money. A massage, a library book by a favorite author, a walk to see some flowers that are just blooming or taping a special TV program can … Continue reading →

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Nurture Each Other

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Laurie Weiss

Feed each other. If only one of you has cooking skills, or only one of you has time to cook, reverse roles occasionally anyway. Feeding can be as simple as bringing your partner a cup of tea or offering to … Continue reading →

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