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Jon & Kate made the BIG Announcement on their reality show Jon &
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Jon & Kate made the BIG Announcement on their reality show Jon & Kate Plus Eight that they will be separating and that it was what was best for the kids. Marriages of the children of divorce have a much higher rate of divorce than the marriage of children from intact families. A major reason for this is that parents model marital commitment or permanence for their kids. Lets look at three lessons we can learn from the Jon & Kate story with the potential of avoiding this in your family.
1) It is important to balance personal needs with the needs of children.
There is no denying that attempting to meet the needs of sextuplets and twins and still have time for the couple was difficult. Often times when this pattern is developed it can lead the couple down a path of a child-centered relationship, which can drive any couple apart emotionally.
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Counseling in Orlando, Winter Park & Clermont Florida
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Counseling in Orlando, Winter Park & Clermont Florida
TLC offers a "full" range of Individual, Family, & Group counseling services for children, teenagers, adolescents, and adults. Our approach is relational, non-judgmental and non-threatening and we offer counseling services in the Central Florida area including: Orlando, Winter Park, Metro West, East Orlando and Clermont Florida.
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You were right-kids don't see you for very long :) We are so grateful for your help. We were in a bad place before we saw you and I am really amazed at the difference."
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From the Oval Office to Hollywood homes…. infidelities make headlines ar...
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From the Oval Office to Hollywood homes…. infidelities make headlines around the world. According to the “Myth of Monogamy” by Peggy Vaughan, 60 % of husbands and 40 % of wives will have an adulterous affair and 65% of those marriages will end in divorce. Infidelity can destroy even the strongest relationships. The betrayed partner is left with feelings of shame, guilt, and anger. These feelings can be extremely difficult to overcome, however, it is possible to emerge as a stronger couple with the support of family, friends, a therapist, and each other.
There are many reasons why someone has an affair. It can range from poor judgment and a lack of impulse control at the office with a co-worker to a more common search for an emotional connection. Whatever the reason the effect is devastation to the relationship. "Nothing rocks a person's sense of self, trust, and marriage more than infidelity," says Michelle Weiner-Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage. "Infidelity leaves people questioning their sanity, as well as everything they believe to be true about their spouse, and about the viability of their marriage. Infidelity is crippling."
Consider these 5 Reasons Why You Can Survive Infidelity:
1. RAW HONESTY. After all cards are on the table, the couple has an opportunity to create a new pathway to healing and growth. Honesty is about more than just not lying; it is also about not withholding relevant information.
2. EMOTIONAL NEEDS. The needs of each individual can now be truly discovered, and these needs will need to be met on a daily basis to keep the couple walking on the pathway to healing and growth.
3. ACCOUNTABLITY. Accountability is needed on a different level, which creates a sense of security and trust. This also includes letting your spouse know when you are attracted to someone else. This will keep it from being in secret, thus decreasing the opportunity to manifest into an inappropriate relationship.
4. COMMUNICATION. There is no way around it. When a couple decides to fight for their marriage, deep and intense communication emerges over time. The myth of “what I don’t know won’t hurt me” robs individuals of being able to act on facts.
5. REBUILT TRUST. According to Glen Westberry with Living in Freedom Everyday (L.I.F.E.) Ministries, rebuilding trust for the offended person is the most difficult part of the healing process because the offended person does not know what has been true and what has been a lie in their marriage. The offender thinks that forgiveness is the key and that it will make the relationship better. However, forgiveness is not for the offender, it is for the offended person. When that person forgives, it brings healing and it opens the door to rebuild trust and starts the journey to healing.
RESOURCES:
Weiner-Davis, M. (2003). The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido: A Couple's Guide. New York: Simon and Schuster.
Westberry, Glen. Living In Freedom Everyday Ministry (L.I.F.E.) Orlando, Florida.
Vaughan, P. (2003) The Monogamy Myth: A Personal Handbook for Recovering from Affairs, Third Edition. New York: New Market Press.
About the Author: Janie Lacy, M.S. is a Mental Health Counselor who has a passion to reach out and help people grow and mature through difficult life situations. Janie has invested in the lives of others through public speaking, leadership training, educational instruction and small group ministry. Janie received her Masters of Science degree in Counseling Psychology through Palm Beach Atlantic University and her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, specializing in management. Her professional affiliations are with the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association.
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TotalLifeMedia uploaded a new video
(6 months ago)
Do you want to know how you can rekindle the romance and bring that spar...
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Do you want to know how you can rekindle the romance and bring that spark back into your marriage? Below are five proactive ways to stay married:
1. Reclaim your date night.
2. Boundaries with the Children and Careers.
3. Allow Each Other To Have Some Space.
4. Spice Up the Intimate Moments.
5. Fight fair.
For more information on each of the 5 Tips go to http://www.totall...
The spirit of despair does not have to ruin your marriage. Depression does not have to be a common word in your household. Take steps today to improve the state of your marriage. If you are struggling in your marriage give us a call at Total Life Counseling. It would be our pleasure to come along side you to improve your marriage!! Call us at 407-248-0030 or visit our website at http://www.totall...
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TotalLifeMedia uploaded a new video
(6 months ago)
3 Quick Steps to Resolve Conflict and Repair the Relationship by Rebuild...
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3 Quick Steps to Resolve Conflict and Repair the Relationship by Rebuilding the Trust of those we hurt. Download the rest of the video at http://TotalLifeC...
Go beyond the Apology with a Plan to Rebuild their Trust with "How Can I Make It Up To You!" This program has been used in Families Repair relationships and in Schools to improve retention of teachers and students, to build teamwork, repair relationships and combat bullying. The DVD or Video download is available at http://TotalLifeC...
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