September 24, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Have you ever felt addicted to love? As children become adolescents and move toward young adulthood, there is nothing more captivating, exciting and enticing than the experience of new love. Do you remember your first adolescent experience of having the “hots” for someone? The heart-pounding, overwhelming feelings produced by just seeing this person across the […]
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7 Ways Couples Can Become More Connected During COVID-19
July 7, 2020 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
If you’re living and breathing you’ve felt the impact of COVID-19. How has it affected your most important relationship? Have you grown closer and become more connected? Or has it been a struggle? Have you been biding your time, thinking life will return to normal soon? And with that, your relationship will magically get back […]
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7 Keys to Successful Relationship and Lifetime Love
November 18, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you ready for the truth about what makes relationships work? You have the power to change your life with these 7 keys to successful relationships. The popular press is full of advice that is not proven. Many therapists who do not specialize in couples therapy give lots of common sense solutions for relationship success […]
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When & How To Have ‘The Talk’ About Marriage With Your Boyfriend Or Girlfriend
October 8, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Get it right from the start! Deciding when to have ‘the talk’ about marriage in relationships is a big deal. And knowing how to have a conversation about getting engaged and married is something everyone wants to get right. Once you’ve progressed through the initial stages of dating and falling in love, and have even […]
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Am I Addicted To Love? So What’s The Problem?
September 24, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Have you ever felt addicted to love? As children become adolescents and move toward young adulthood, there is nothing more captivating, exciting and enticing than the experience of new love. Do you remember your first adolescent experience of having the “hots” for someone? The heart-pounding, overwhelming feelings produced by just seeing this person across the […]
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The Most Important Questions To Ask In Order To Find The Right Therapist
July 8, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
It takes a great deal of contemplation and courage to say, “Yes, I’m ready to find a therapist.” Taking the next step to figure how to find a good therapist to reach out to can feel overwhelming. As can knowing what kind of therapy would be the best type of mental health counseling for you. […]
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7 Things Everyone Needs to Know About the Link Between Healthy Relationships and Setting Boundaries
June 17, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Have you set personal boundaries in order to protect yourself from being manipulated or violated by others? Or have you been used or hurt because you didn’t have appropriate boundaries in place? Since the mid-80’s, the practice of setting personal boundaries has been popular. What is the link between healthy relationships and setting boundaries? But […]
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Why Does My Man Shut Down Emotionally When I Need Him The Most?
May 24, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Does your man shutdown emotionally when you need him the most? Is he in the room but definitely not in the conversation? Do you get frustrated when he doesn’t respond to your need to be heard? Yes, yes and yes! Are you ready for answers to this very common, age-old question. Why does my man […]
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Why Emotional Betrayal Can Be As Bad As Physical Betrayal
May 14, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Emotional betrayal can be as bad as physical betrayal. And if you’ve lived it, these words will ring true. Though this has been fictionalized, the truth is so real. Take a look. Claire was jolted from a deep sleep as the phone’s annoying tweet faded into the room’s solitude. Who’s texting at this ridiculous hour? […]
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How To Handle It When Healthy Relationships – And You – Start To Break Down
April 13, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Good relationships turn bad. Why is that? Is it something you said or did? Do you wonder why friends are starting to avoid you? Or why you’re feeling negative about people you were once really close to? When healthy relationships cease to be healthy most of us want to know why. And even more so […]
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What Is Complex PTSD & How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?
April 10, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Do you or a loved one suffer with PTSD or CPTSD? You’ve likely heard the term post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But what is Complex PTSD? And how does it affect relationships? Profoundly…let me explain. CPTSD is a relatively new diagnosis. It was first included in the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases […]
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