Category Archives: intimate partner

A Gift for Chelsea and Marc: Conflict Resolution Strategies

Close to 85% of participants in a recent survey said they’re accepting of interfaith marriages. But there can be challenges, especially if issues – like how to celebrate holidays, raise the children, honor life stages – haven’t been talked about before the wedding. Read about conflict resolution from Wikipedia and advice from interfaith couples to Chelsea and Marc. As differences can lead to disagreements, the best you can do sometimes is practice strategies to maximize your strengths: Minimize emotional overload. Flooding is a physiological arousal that is activated when tensions … Continue reading

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Chelsea and Marc: Interfaith Wedding

Who doesn’t love a wedding? But with months and months of planning, it only lasts a short while – and then there’s the marriage. If history is prologue, neither former first daughter, Chelsea Clinton, nor longtime boyfriend, Marc Mezvinsky, had great role models for marital bliss. And that’s even without the religious issues – she was raised Christian and he’s Jewish. This much publicized union is affirmation of America’s shifting religious landscape. There has been a gradual increase in interfaith marriages over the past two decades and more than 25% … Continue reading

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Sleep-away Camp: Prepares You for the Empty Nest

The longer your kids are at sleep-away camp – and with more time for yourself – are you developing a different perspective? Not having to orchestrate their daily activities or worry about their self esteem, you may be realizing that your protective instincts keep you on edge. Time apart can help you re-evaluate your role as mother. And when the kids come home, you may be ready to start back on a different footing – perhaps expect them to be more responsible and do their chores without being told. After … Continue reading

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Sleep-away Camp: Great for Sandwiched Boomers and Their Marriage

Believe it or not, sleep-away camp can be the best thing for you and your marriage. If you’re a member of the Sandwich Generation, your life is likely full of responsibility – caring for parents growing older and kids growing up. When was the last time you luxuriated in time alone with your partner? Now that your kids are successful nestled into camp life, it’s your turn. Here are some tips that may help you ease into the comfort and excitement of a totally adult relationship. Invest in each other. … Continue reading

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