Can Gratitude Improve Your Relationship

Happy couples tend to express gratitude for each other and gratitude for being together. Focusing on the things that you are grateful for about your partner and about your relationship adds positive energy to your relationship. Research on couples indicates that people who took time to express gratitude for their partner not only…

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Susan Derry
Finding Purpose After Tragedy

We have seen far too many appalling reports of horrific and unnecessary loss of life. It’s difficult to process any loss, especially such a tragic loss. But it may be possible to in time make it feel a little like something helpful or meaningful has come out of the tragedy.

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Susan Derry
3 A's for a Happier Relationship

Developing relationship-enhancing habits is an excellent way to protect it from deteriorating. These habits will infuse your relationship with positive energy and help fortify it against the frustrations and problems that every relationship encounters. The three A's for increasing relationship happiness…

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Susan Derry
Loving Couple & Family Memories

When you marry or form a relationship, you join two family cultures together, and you have important decisions to make. What will you keep and let go of, and how will you create your unique family culture. Choose traditions that you can enjoy together as a couple and create traditions that will pull your future or current family together…

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Susan Derry
Setting Smart Boundaries

If you notice yourself feeling resentful toward your partner or complaining about them, it might be time to consider setting a boundary or several. Healthy boundaries mean not allowing others to tell you how…

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Susan Derry
Celebrate Success Together

When was the last time you told your partner or loved ones that they were amazing? Have you ever been guilty of shrugging off something they were excited to share with you? It requires confidence and maturity to truly join with our partners as they celebrate success. Sincerely celebrate by…

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Susan Derry