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Are you being too nice in a relationship? written by the Singlescoach® Nina Atwood

Dear Singlescoach, I just started dating a man and he told me that my being too nice puts pressure on him and makes him act distant toward me. I don’t understand. Does he think I’m putting on an act? ~Teri Teri's Notes: History with the new guy: Sex within the first few … [Read more...]

3 Facts about the collaborative divorce process

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If you're curious about the collaborative divorce process here are three facts to know. 1. A collaborative divorce isn't just collaborating in divorce. Men and women have been collaborating in divorce for hundreds of years. In fact, California's family laws require attorneys … [Read more...]

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