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Facebook and the Green-eyed Monster

Merry Frons — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:42:26 +0000

Does Facebook contribute to jealousy and other relationship problems? The answer according to recent research studies says that it does. How can one use social networking and not experience problems in their primary relationship. Open communication is key. Let your partner know who you’re communicating with. Don’t use facebook in a way that it functions as a relationship exit. This means that spending quality time with your partner takes precedence over time in front of the computer screen. Daily face to face time spent catching up on each other’s day is important to maintain connection and positive regard. Limit the amount of time spent on the computer when you’re at home so that it doesn’t create tension and problems in your relationships.

Relationship Red Flags

Merry Frons — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:33:47 +0000

A recent book by M. Gary Neuman, summarizes a lot of theories about infidelity in relationships In The Truth About Cheating, Mr. Neuman analyzes the hows and whys of men’s infiedity. According to Mr. Neuman, the following are signs that can be red flags that there may be a problem in your marriage.

1. He Spends More Time away from Home.

2. You have sex infrequently.

3. He avoids contact with you.

4. He criticizes you more.

5. He starts more fights with you.

But the good news here is that there are concrete strategies to turn around what might just be a period of disconnection and not infidelity. Recognizing these signs is important in staying attuned to your partner and as a sign that the relationship is out of balance and that some corrective action will be helpful.