Part 5 The Cost of Financial Infidelity We met three weeks later. They sat on the sofa, I in my chair with the round leather-topped coffee table between us. “I’ve cut down on pot,” Steve said. “I’m determined to stop in a week.” “Are you okay with that?” I asked....
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An Emotional Affair Meets Financial Infidelity: Part 3. Establishing Boundaries to Protect Ourselves & Our Partners
Part 3: Boundaries enable you to protect yourself and your partner physically, sexually, and emotionally when you talk “We need to discuss boundaries,” I said. It was the start our next meeting. “How you establish and maintain them.” “Boundaries sound like putting up...
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Part 2: Pioneers Have to Invent a Successful Marriage Lacking a Model from their Parents Our meetings continued. Steve’s tone mellowed and he became less self-righteous. Carey sat forward on the sofa and her tone became more assertive. With joy she announced her...
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Part 1: The Drama Triangle: Who's the Victim and Who the Offender? I met them in the waiting room where they were sitting on the yellow couch upholstered with lively red and blue flowers. They both smiled as we shook hands and walked through the hall into my...
Fired —Tom’s Story
What a pain in the ass. Steve, my boss, gave me ten-thousand dollars before he took a leave from the company he owned. He told me he wanted me to make good use of the money. He was gone for three years. I was scared I’d lose his money, so I put it in a safe. When...
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Tom had a look of despair; there was no life in his eyes. He appeared at my office. His beard was unkempt and his unruly brown hair hung down to his shoulders. His friend Mike had counseled with me and told Tom to see me. I motioned toward the blue sofa. “Make...
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King Theo had just conquered the invaders who tried to plunder his kingdom which was renowned for its riches. The king cut a majestic figure with flowing black hair, brilliant blue eyes, and a close-cropped dark beard sitting astride Zeus, his magnificent white...
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Jennifer phoned me. She said her marriage was in serious trouble. She asked for an appointment with her husband as soon as possible. I saw them later that day. I shook hands with Jennifer and Carl and motioned them toward the blue sofa in my office. They sat down...
Overcoming Criticism
Joan’s Cape Cod cottage was nearly finished. This second home fulfilled her dream. Joan longed to retire to this cozy cottage at the end of her Information Technology career. She grew more excited every day as her new home approached completion. There was a...
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CD1: Financial Infidelity & Money
CD2: Is my Partner the Right Person for Me?
CD3: To Stay or Not to Stay: Considerations before Divorcing
CD4: Stop Arguing for the Sake of Your Relationship