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GP 'disguised himself as a nurse to try and murder mother's partner with fake Covid jab laced with poison because he stood in way of his inheritance'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

GP 'disguised himself as a nurse to try and murder mother's partner with fake Covid jab laced with poison because he stood in way of his inheritance'

Daily Mail  

A GP disguised himself as a nurse and tried to kill his mother's partner by injecting him with a fake Covid booster jab laced with poison because he stood in the way of his inheritance, a court heard today. Thomas Kwan, 53, a partner at a surgery in Sunderland, is seen in CCTV footage arriving at a Premier Inn in …

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5 Not-So-Obvious Signs You Might Be Headed For Divorce
3 months, 2 weeks ago

5 Not-So-Obvious Signs You Might Be Headed For Divorce

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Even the healthiest long-term relationships have their fair share of ups and downs. This one may seem counterintuitive at first because many people believe that less arguing is indicative of a relationship’s strength, said Los Angeles marriage and family therapist Abigail Makepeace. “The absence of conflict might suggest that one or both partners no longer see the …

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4 Fights Couples Always Have On Vacation (And How To Avoid Them)
5 months, 1 week ago

4 Fights Couples Always Have On Vacation (And How To Avoid Them)

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When you go on vacation with your partner, you’re looking to make the most of your time together. “This clash often stems from differing expectations and travel styles, leading to frustration and resentment on both sides.” Vladimir Vladimirov via Getty Images "When people have hopeful expectations that don’t get met, it can quickly turn to intense anger …

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This Is What Harms Married People's Happiness The Most, Therapists Say
1 year ago

This Is What Harms Married People's Happiness The Most, Therapists Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Your relationship with your spouse is one of the most important bonds in your life. Constantly trying to determine how your marriage stacks up against other people’s “can be dangerous to the health of the overall relationship,” Los Angeles marriage and family therapist Abigail Makepeace told HuffPost. “It also means finding time for sex and intimacy, considering …

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8 Phrases Couples Therapists Never (Or Rarely) Say To Their Partners
1 year, 8 months ago

8 Phrases Couples Therapists Never (Or Rarely) Say To Their Partners

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Therapists have seen and heard it all: the good, the bad and the ugly of relationships. ’ Several of our experts said they steer clear of hyperbolic blanket statements that begin “you always” or “you never.” “While it’s true that I’ll never smoke a cigar and I always fasten my seat belt, when it comes to interpersonal …

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9 'Taboo' Things That Can Actually Benefit Your Relationship
2 years, 1 month ago

9 'Taboo' Things That Can Actually Benefit Your Relationship

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Throughout our lives, we’re constantly absorbing messages about the do’s and don’ts of relationships. “Research shows sleeping in separate beds contributes to better overall sleep, which, in turn, can lead to better relationship satisfaction,” she said. “When couples allow fear, jealousy or other insecurities to block out data-rich portions of their relationship histories, they miss an opportunity …

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9 Relationship 'Rules' You Can Totally Ignore, According To Therapists
2 years, 3 months ago

9 Relationship 'Rules' You Can Totally Ignore, According To Therapists

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When it comes to relationships, conventional wisdom isn’t always the wisest. There are certain relationship “rules” or sayings you’ve heard time and time again — so many times that you’ve just taken them at face value. Kindly let your partner know that you need some space to gather your thoughts.” Don’t just storm off and leave your …

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How To Deal With The Anger You Feel Over People Ignoring COVID-19
3 years, 10 months ago

How To Deal With The Anger You Feel Over People Ignoring COVID-19

Huff Post  

GeorgePeters via Getty Images Therapists offer tips on how to manage the strong emotions that bubble up when you see people disregard public health guidance. “In the country’s new devastating wave of infections, a perilous gap exists between the realities of transmission and the rules implemented to prevent it.” In other words, some people participating in riskier activities may be …

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6 Questions To Ask Instead Of ‘How Are You?’, According To Therapists
4 years, 1 month ago

6 Questions To Ask Instead Of ‘How Are You?’, According To Therapists

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When you ask a friend “How are you?” you usually get a short, surface-level response, some variation of: I’m fine. “People not only need to feel that the other person truly wants to know how they are doing,” said Los Angeles marriage and family therapist Abigail Makepeace, “But they also need to know that confiding in someone …

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