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Just because it didn't happen in person doesn't mean it isn't cheating.

January is known as divorce season. People who were experiencing problems in their marriages going into the late fall often hold off until after the holidays, not wanting to cause a lot of disruption during that time. But then January comes and they say enough is enough and head to the divorce lawyer's office. If you or someone you know is considering this options, it often helps to talked with a counselor first to discuss if this is what they really want or to map out a plan that will be as peaceful as possible.

I think this is an important read for parents of the 16 and under group. https://www.psychologytoday.com//screen-time-is-the-sympto

Living with someone who has an addiction can be very stressful, not to mention damaging to the relationship, be that a partner/spouse or a child. But there are ways to survive it and facilitate your own well-being. The old adage: " I didn't cause it, I can't cure it, and I can't control it " still rings true. The 4th C that we need to remember is that we CHOOSE how we will respond and how we spend our energy.

A great tip on conflict in relationships from The Gottman Institute: "Generally, people think the goal of conflict is winning. If you’re winning, your partner is losing. And if your partner is losing, the relationship is losing. The goal of conflict is understanding.... Understanding doesn’t mean you agree, which is okay because you don’t need to resolve your conflicts. You just need to manage them. So the next time you feel yourself getting frustrated, instead of digging in and defending your position, stop and say, Help me understand. This turns conflict into connection. "