March 5, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Unhappy marriage, unhealthy life! There is no doubt about it, humans are wired to be deeply affected by the moods and behaviors of our love partner. When those moods and behaviors tell you that you are not liked or loved, your health will be affected. Regardless of how liberated or self-sufficient you think that 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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How To Deal With Depression In Marriage So It Doesn’t Tear You Apart
March 27, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
How to deal with depression in marriage: Have you felt the emotionally paralyzing effect of depression? Have you found yourself in the black hole and wondered how you’ll manage to crawl out? Do you suffer in silence alone, unable to open up with your partner about your pain? Untreated depression is dangerous to you and […]
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How An Unhappy Relationship Affects You: 5 Ways To Protect Your Health
March 19, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
When your marriage is at risk your most important base of security is threatened. Human beings are wired to pair bond and rely on one special relationship for emotional support. And that means through the ups – and the downs – of life. An unhappy relationship affects your health significantly. It truly does have a […]
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How To Make An Unhappy Marriage Happy Again Without Ignoring Your Needs
March 14, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you in an unhappy marriage? Are you sacrificing your needs in an attempt to fix the relationship? You, like many people may not realize just how an unhappy marriage affects you. Or maybe your bigger question is how to make an unhappy marriage happy again, without ignoring your needs. If you’ve endured years of […]
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How An Unhappy Marriage Affects You – Mentally & Physically
March 5, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Unhappy marriage, unhealthy life! There is no doubt about it, humans are wired to be deeply affected by the moods and behaviors of our love partner. When those moods and behaviors tell you that you are not liked or loved, your health will be affected. Regardless of how liberated or self-sufficient you think that you […]
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Emotional Withdrawal: 5 Reasons Men Do It and How To Open Them Up
March 1, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
How would you answer these questions? Do you know which ones might have some link to emotional withdrawal? Does your husband accuse you of becoming too emotional? Do his responses to you seem flat and uncaring? Does he run and hide when you need him the most? Is he void of emotion regardless of your […]
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