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This article was written by Freya Robbins How does someone fix marriage problems? Is it something you can ignore, and it will just get better in time? Is it something you can Google and get the answers to magically? Or maybe if you post about it on Facebook or other social media platforms someone out…
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“What advice would you give to couples who are newly divorced during this holiday, Valentine’s Day? To people who are new in the dating scene after being divorced.” If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll to the bottom of the page. Valentine’s day is a big holiday. It’s…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and there can be a lot of pressure to make it perfect, get the right flowers, pick up the right chocolate, write the perfect Valentine’s Day love letter. If you get down to it, there have been wars fought over love. Have…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins You may be asking yourself why you should even try anymore to make it work with this relationship. You believe that you have earnestly put in the time and effort, you have recommended and or tried counseling, and talking to your spouse but regardless of the methods and…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Why is it that when the holidays roll around each year there is a rise in divorce? Is divorce directly correlated to the holidays? If there is a correlation, could it just be the stress that you feel during the holiday season? Most of us would agree that…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins The holidays are swiftly approaching, for some that means exciting family traditions, travel, and comfort and for others that means stress, interacting with family members that you aren’t fond of, and just making it through that day without an altercation. Let’s dive a little deeper into this topic.…
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Why Relationships Are So Hard This article was written by Freya Robbins Do you feel like your relationships come naturally or do you feel like they are a lot of work? I often getthe question “Why are relationships so hard?” People are frustrated in today’s age with finding ameaningful relationship. The good news is if…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Elder mediation is not a term that people are often familiar with hearing. Elder mediation is often used when an adult child has an aging parent. Elder mediation is especially important when you have several family members involved that are not in agreement about their loved one’s current…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Have you ever heard of a Post-Nuptial Agreement or Postnup? This term isn’t well known. A Post-Nuptial Agreement provides the couple with the opportunity to discuss and agree how monies will be handled before there can be any issue. This includes how a relationship can be affected by:…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins When it comes to our relationships in life whether they be family, friends, or romantic they all are the same in the fact that they all require effort. When you have a well-oiled machine that runs without a hitch, it’s easy to forget to maintain that machine to…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Marriage mediation focuses on working with a couple together to find the root of some of the tension they have had in their relationship. Working with couples to communicate effectively, listen to one another, and help the couple come up with a plan of action to mend their…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins I remember the day (many years ago, now) I decided to make a conscious effort to be more mindful of who I chose to spend time with. Not all of my friends had the same aspirations and motivation I did. They were good, decent people, but I came…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins If Valentine’s Day is the season of love, why do so many couples break up around the Holidays? It is only from my own perspective of working with couples the past 16 years who seek a divorce that is fair and equal but not hurtful to each other…
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Despite what Hallmark and Macy’s would have us believe, the holidays can be a source of pain and sadness for many of us who have experienced hurt and loss in our lives and families. In this article, Freya explores some of these emotions stirred up by the concept of going “home” for the holidays and…
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We all want our relationships to be a source of strength, a place in our lives where we can “recharge our battery” and get built up to go back out and face the world again. But what if yours is more of a drain? Couples who mesh well, intuitively understand each other and naturally desire…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins First, before we ever bring the dreaded D word into the discussion, I would hope you two are talking. It would be wise to reach out to a competent counselor, marriage mediator, pastor or close mutual friend, to help facilitate you making an earnest effort to communicate whatever…
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There are a lot of things that can add stress to a marriage. One thing that if left unchecked can absolutely destroy a fundamentally solid marriage is caring for a child with special needs. Freya’s first hand experience with this offers unique insight into how you can nurture your marriage and keep communication lines open…
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The first and most fundamental thing we try to get across in any mediation where children are involved, is that this process: the divorce process, is no longer about you and your spouse and who did what and why the marriage failed. It is now about your children. They did not get a choice in…
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Couples fight over a lot of different things, but nothing is more commonly the source of tension than money. Many, many divorces cite money trouble as one of the main causes. Sometimes that stems from there just not being enough of it, but there are a lot of other nuances to how couples handle their…
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Valentine’s day is supposed to be a source of joy and celebration as a couple. Far too often, it becomes the exact opposite! What causes this disparate results? Uncommunicated, unrealized and unfulfilled expectations. In reality, these are exactly what we see destroy relationship after relationship. We don’t seem to understand that our idea of the…
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