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Relationships

The Never Married, a New Normal

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on May 27, 2023

More people never marry than ever.

More people never marry than ever.

Relationships

5 Ways to Get Out of an Extramarital Affair

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on March 16, 2023

Are you ready to give up your affair?

Are you ready to give up your affair?

Relationships

5 Reasons Some Marriages Are Doomed From the Start

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on January 24, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Was your marriage doomed from the start?

A Personal Perspective: Was your marriage doomed from the start?

Mating

Is Our Physical Attraction Pre-Determined?

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on November 28, 2022

Personal Perspective: Most people, when pressed, can identify their "type."

Personal Perspective: Most people, when pressed, can identify their "type."

Relationships

The Difficulty With Ending an Affair

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on October 27, 2022

Is your lover starting to remind you of your partner or spouse?

Is your lover starting to remind you of your partner or spouse?

Sex

Managing Sexual Paraphilias and Fetishes

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on August 1, 2022

Controlling the most challenging of urges.

Controlling the most challenging of urges.

Jealousy

6 Causes of Drama at Weddings

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on July 15, 2022

Weddings are often the context for bizarre behavior. Why is that?

Weddings are often the context for bizarre behavior. Why is that?

Marriage

4 Reasons to Get Premarital Counseling

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on June 11, 2022

When in doubt get premarital counseling.

When in doubt get premarital counseling.

Career

5 Reasons Why Some Men Oppose Dual-Career Relationships

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on April 19, 2022

Is your husband giving you a hard time for wanting to pursue a career? It could be for many reasons, but these five are predominant.

Is your husband giving you a hard time for wanting to pursue a career? It could be for many reasons, but these five are predominant.

Sex

Why Many Highly Satisfied Couples Never Have Sex

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on March 20, 2022

Do you prefer a sexless marriage? It is your choice.

Do you prefer a sexless marriage? It is your choice.

Marriage

Marriage the Second Time Around

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on January 30, 2022

Has your second marriage turned out just as bad or worse than your first? Adjusting your internal radar might help.

Has your second marriage turned out just as bad or worse than your first? Adjusting your internal radar might help.

Trauma

Why Some Affairs Are Especially Painful

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on December 1, 2021

The worst kinds of affairs and advice for how to handle them.

The worst kinds of affairs and advice for how to handle them.

Relationships

How Early Injustices Can Impact Your Current Relationship

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on September 27, 2021

How past victimization is haunting your current relationship.

How past victimization is haunting your current relationship.

Relationships

Why Cheaters Tend to Have Their Affairs Close to Home

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on July 31, 2021

Partners do not typically have to go very far to cheat.

Partners do not typically have to go very far to cheat.

Why adoptees fantasize about their biological parents?

Were you born to be a therapist?

Are you still having trouble ending an affair even after your partner finds out?

Dating during a virus: Where do you stand?

Relationships

How Couples Choose Their Friends

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on December 2, 2020

Choosing friends is a more complex process than you think.

Choosing friends is a more complex process than you think.

Relationships

4 Ways a Couple Can Maintain Friendships With Other Couples

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on November 30, 2020

Are you and your partner finding it hard to stay friends with other couples?

Are you and your partner finding it hard to stay friends with other couples?