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La finalidad de la pareja es aprender a transformarse juntos, creciendo mucho mas de lo que uno puede hacerlo por separado. No existe ninguna otra actividad que se inicie con tantas expectativas y esperanzas y que fracase tan a menudo como la relacion de pareja. De hecho, es increible lo mucho que dos personas que dicen quererse pueden llegar a herirse y destruirse en el nombre del amor. Ha llegado la hora de afrontar una verdad muy incomoda: que...

Elvis and Priscilla are one of the most famous celebrity couples of all time. But the story that lies beneath the glamorous facade is more toxic than what first meets the eye.

A marriage usually deteriorates slowly, after months or years of simmering tension and poor communication.Divorce and parental separation have been associated with a range of adverse outcomes affecting all those involved in the process. But why is it challenging for men, as multiple studies indicate it to be? How could men and women create a support system that will help the couple overcome challenges related to the split and help children cope with...

The eighth and final episode of The Klumps Mysteries: Season OneEpisode Eight – "Revelations"The final episode of Season One. Many loose ends are tied, while some are inadvertently (or on purpose???) unraveled. Meh, whatchyou gonna do?Libby Klump faces off with the Town Council while an assassin lies in wait.The police department scrambles to find their chief before it's too late.Don Klump has a battle of wits with his captor.Oh dear.Why watch TV...

Father of the bride: The story of a father coming to grips with his daughter's upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban-American family. Life of the party: When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college, landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus...

Married couples are an at-risk population. Thousands have been shipwrecked and did not survive. Of those that survived, not all are thriving by any means. Experts are now predicting a coming tsunami. The Marriage Arkis a definitive blueprint that can equip couples to build a vessel or examine their existing vessel that is capable of enduring high winds and lashing waves. Through the story of Noah, enduring principles are found that provide vital elements...

Remember when gay marriage was the easiest way to inflame an otherwise mild electorate? This volume demonstrates, through speeches, interviews, and commentary, the encouraging story of American acceptance of gay marriage and the roles that politicians--gay and straight--have played in that history. This movement began with individuals telling the truth about who they are to a world that doesn't accept them. From Supervisor Harvey Milk articulating...

The Family Symphony" is a heartwarming and practical guide to navigating the ups and downs of family life. It compares family dynamics to an orchestra, where each member plays a unique instrument, and together they create a beautiful but sometimes discordant symphony. Through ten chapters, the book explores themes like self-care, shared dreams, playful interludes, and embracing challenges, offering practical tips on fostering communication, understanding,...

Following the shocking death of a teenage boy, Barrett and Amelia are moved to revisit the passing of their own daughter, Edi, which occurred in the same small town nearly a decade earlier. Amelia finds herself caring for the recently deceased boy's "sort of" girlfriend, who faces constant harassment and accusations from the townsfolk, while Barrett combs through Edi's self-published fantasy novels in an effort to connect with her. As he reads, an...

Get the Summary of John Mordechai Gottman's Why Marriages Succeed or Fail in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Why Marriages Succeed or Fail" by John Gottman explores the intricate dynamics of marital relationships, focusing on the patterns of interaction that can either strengthen or undermine a marriage. Gottman's extensive research examines how couples communicate, including their verbal exchanges, facial expressions,...