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We all start out our relationships enamored of each other. We feel that magical connection and even experience the ecstasy of union. We usually become couples because of this bonding, full of the sense that we are on the same side, sharing love, caring and support.

So, what happens to these wonderful beginnings? Sadly, many couples lose contact with this all important underpinning to their relationship. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sometimes due to lack of attention, but often coming from unhealthy relationship behaviors, they lose their initial connection and eventually become estranged from each other. Frequently a sense of distance, or even worse, the feeling of being adversaries develops.

If you are experiencing this in your relationship, do not despair. There really are a number of things that you can do about it.


Book Report
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This has been a really exciting week. People have been sending us wonderful feedback on our book. Our thanks! When you finish the book, we'd appreciate you writing a review directly on Amazon. This really helps us with our book promotion.

Tomorrow (April 24) is the last day of the Goodreads Giveaway. If you're a Goodreads member (and you should be!) it's a one-click no-commitment chance to win a print copy of our book.

We've put together a little video based on the first chapter of the new book. We hope you enjoy it. (Oops, there's only audio on one channel.) If you haven't already subscribed to our Youtube channel, please do.

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Successful Relationship Reading Corner
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This week's blog was on alienation within your relationship, and what you can do about it. Some articles around that topic:

Rekindle Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship "Emotional distance is one of the primary complaints of couples that come to my office for marriage counseling. While I think it’s normal for romantic love to wax and wane over time, it’s very uncomfortable to lose that loving feeling for your partner."

Bridging Emotional Distance "Emotional distance in a relationship can feel like a descent into quicksand: slow and seemingly unstoppable.... Often, you can avoid sinkholes in your relationship merely by watching where you step. Know the communication styles that cause your partner to automatically tense up or withdraw."

3 Signs Your Relationship is in Trouble "In all relationships there are ebbs and flows; times when you feel closer and times when you feel more distant. You may go through periods when things are going well, and then find yourselves stuck in conflicts and misunderstandings. Recognizing that there are problems is the first step toward finding out what you need to do "

Spreading peace one relationship at a time,
Phil and Maude
 
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