January 4, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Beep, beep, beep! Susan slammed her hand down on the alarm to silence it. The stillness in the room was spoiled by the weighty reality of another long and lonely day. Her husband Mark would be at the office for more than a dozen hours, leaving Susan alone from sunup to sundown… yet again. Is […]
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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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3 Keys To Healthy Relationships For Married Couples
February 28, 2019 / by Paula / Relational Excellence Articles
Everyone wants their marriage to be fantastic. Unfortunately, they don’t all work out that way. My husband’s and my previous marriages ended in divorce. So we’ve spent the last 10 years really digging into the science of love and healthy relationships for married couples. Not only did we need to understand our failed relationships, […]
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7 Tips For Surviving Infidelity As The Cheater And Regaining Your Inner Peace
February 13, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Probably half the couples I see in my therapy practice are trying to work through the damage caused by a betrayal. This is a deeply painful topic, especially if it’s effected you personally. Even seeing the words in print – betrayal, cheater, infidelity, affair – will evoke strong, unpleasant emotions in most people. Feelings of […]
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3 Vital Keys to Connection in Marriage
January 4, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Beep, beep, beep! Susan slammed her hand down on the alarm to silence it. The stillness in the room was spoiled by the weighty reality of another long and lonely day. Her husband Mark would be at the office for more than a dozen hours, leaving Susan alone from sunup to sundown… yet again. Is […]
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How To Know When To Divorce: 9 Important Questions You Must Ask Before Ending Your Relationship
January 3, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you in relationship distress? Are you considering ending your relationship in this New Year? Thinking of divorce? If you’re like many, you toughed your way through the holidays, not wanting to disappoint the kids or other family members during what should be a time of celebration. You put on your best happy face and […]
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