This podcast educates and prepares couples and individuals for marriage. For information about Dr. Dixon visit www.innovcounseling.com IG: premarital_bliss_podcast for online premarital counseling https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137191412207
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LoveBonds is among the best Couples Therapy podcasts ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority, and freshness by FeedSpot and is among the Best Infidelity Podcasts according to Podessy! New Jersey’s trusted relationship and couple counselor, Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy, helps listeners unpack the mysteries of love, relationships, and infidelity!
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141: Exploring the Affair Triad: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Teslja
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49:02Psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Dr. Sarah Fajenbaum-Teslja, and relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC, shed light on misunderstood aspects of infidelity. Together, they provide a novel framework for understanding the cause of infidelity and explore the emotional pain and challenges of each person in the triad. An affair triad involves th…
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140: A Conversation with New Jersey’s Premier Dating Coach and Matchmaker Julianne Canterella, MSW
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49:01Do you find dating challenging, confusing, or puzzling? As a licensed therapist, dating coach, and matchmaker in New Jersey, Julianne Canterella provides expert advice to those seeking a fulfilling dating experience! Visit her website at https://juliannecantarella.com/ Facebook Linkedin
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139: A Conversation with Debbie Mirza, author of "The Covert Passive Aggressive #Narcissist: Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse"
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1:00:18Does your spouse or partner constantly criticize you, sulk, take credit for your ideas, display incongruent words and actions, exhibit silent rage, and withhold praise and recognition? If so, you may be in a relationship with a #covert passive-aggressive #narcissist. In this episode author Debbie Mirza shares her personal story, helps listeners ide…
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138: Love, Relationships, Betrayal and Healing: An Interview with Couple Therapist Terri DiMatteo, LPC by Sonia Schnee, Founder and Owner of Jersey Indie
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57:23Many misconceptions exist about love, relationships, infidelity, and relationship repair. In this episode, New Jersey couple therapist and affair recovery counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy in Princeton, NJ. This enlightening interview with Sonia Schnee, Founder, and Owner of Jersey Indie, covers the following: Why is 'communication…
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137: The Turbo Relationship with PreMarital Specialist Dr. Mayi Dixon
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27:15It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a wide-ranging effect on romantic relationships, including new romantic relationships. The Turbo Relationship is a term used to describe new relationships that formed during the pandemic that moved quickly toward commitment. The rapid commitment speed in a pandemic environment has both short- and long-term e…
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Dr. Dixon discusses the importance of identifying baggage from previous relationships.
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Dr. Dixon explores social media and relationship statuses.
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Dr. Dixon discusses whether or not couples should allow friends and family to live with them
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Dr. Dixon discusses the importance of friendships outside of marriage.
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Dr. Dixon discusses the importance of identifying and expressing emotions to our loved ones.
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Dr. Dixon explains how couples can fight positively.
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Dr. Dixon discusses the importance of teamwork in marriage preparation.
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Dr. Dixon discusses feelings related to being annoyed with your significant other during COVID.
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136: Learn This Advanced Communication Skill For a Stronger Connection
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13:18Communicating with your most important person can be challenging. Sometimes you need their undivided attention. When you can't get it, panic can set in. To help ensure that you have your spouse or partner’s focused attention, master the higher-level communication skill explained in this crucial episode.…
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To Dr. Dixon discusses the importance of proper communication.
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Some people ask, "What's worse? An emotional affair or a sexual affair?". Is one or the other more or less painful? Does one or the other have a more significant impact on the committed relationship or marriage? What happens when the affair is both emotional and sexual? Have a listen as affair recovery expert Terri DiMatteo, LPC unpacks it all for …
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One barrier to obtaining relationship satisfaction is not knowing what a healthy, satisfying, and loving relationship is. The romantic relationship serves a specific purpose and function that mystifies and confuses many. Marriage and relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy demystifies a healthy relationship so that you can identi…
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133: From An Affair to Commitment: What You Need to Know
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15:22Though rare, there are occasions when a committed relationship or marriage develops from an affair. Unions born of an affair face unique challenges - and it's probably not what you think! Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy specializes in helping couples restore in the aftermath of an affair addresses this complex …
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132: How Your First Family Impacts Your Current Relationship
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15:38The family you grew up in has a profound impact on your current love relationship. Your first family teaches you about love and conflict. Examining the ways in which your family has impacted you -- and the effect your partner or spouse's family has had on him or her -- can have a profound effect on helping each of you gain a better understanding of…
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Do fights over the dishes, laundry, groceries, or other small matters quickly turn to major blows? What's that all about? Why can't we just put up a to-do list and resolve it all logically? Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy helps you understand why this happens so that you can say good-bye to big blowouts over th…
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130: Why Emotional Acuity is Key to Relationship Success
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17:24Most people think that when it comes to romantic relationships “communication” is key and work hard to communicate more effectively. Unfortunately, that's not what's needed. Emotional smarts are what's needed. Learn ways to 'up your game' when it comes to emotionally tuning into your partner and having them effectively tune into you. Master this an…
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Mayi explains how to maintain your relationship during the pandemic.
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129: Do This One Thing Right Now for a Stronger Connection
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5:18Do you find that you and your partner are constantly squabbling over small matters? Underneath it all, there is usually a deeper concern. Most worry that a partner may not really love them, have their back, or really care. It's easy to feel alone in the relationship. Changing just one simple thing can help move your relationship from adversity to c…
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128: How to Talk to Your Partner During the Pandemic
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6:41It’s been rough. The pandemic is putting a strain on the best of relationships. Talking about simple matters can quickly become tense and escalate. This episode provides proven techniques to calm tensions so that you and your partner can talk to one another to address the matters at hand.
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127: The Secret to Securely Connected Couples
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11:51Research shows that what separates couples that are in long-lasting satisfying relationships from those that are not engage in a particular interaction! Tune in to discover the magic to satisfying long-lasting love and connection.
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126: Do This One Thing to Protect Your Relationship
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8:21No matter your situation, your relationship is likely under enormous stress and strain right now and could use a little help! In this episode you’ll learn the one thing you can do right now to see your relationship safely to the other side of this pandemic.
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125: How Couples Counseling Helps to Restore and Improve a Relationship
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22:02What is couples counseling, and how does it work? How can a couple tell if relationship counseling is effective? This episode identifies the four most common reasons that couples seek professional relationship care, defines the primary aim of couple counseling, and provides ways to assess if the therapy is helping. Listeners can enhance their under…
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124: The Art of Romance: Heartfelt Ways of Making Your Partner Feel Loved and Desired
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15:34You and your spouse or partner are in a romantic relationship — so where’s the romance? Whether it comes easily, or needs a bit of effort, this episode is for you! Learn ways to go beyond superficial niceties or simply giving your partner a compliment. In this episode you will discover ways to go deeper— to emotionally move your partner so that the…
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Under What Conditions are You Getting Engaged?
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12:02Mayi discusses the right and wrong reasons to get engaged.
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You don’t have to wait until the new year to change your relationship.
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Even in the best of circumstances with a lot of agreement between partners, divorce is never easy. It is regarded as one of life’s most stressful and painful experiences. So what can ease the pain and see you through? Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo shares a few ideas that can help.
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122: Reflections on the show ‘Married at First Sight’
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18:42A New Jersey relationship and couple counselor shares relationship insights and observations based on the show ‘Married at First Sight’ — where brides and grooms meet each other for the first time at the altar!
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121: What does it mean to repair a relationship?
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12:54Is the absence of fighting or simply ‘getting along’ indicative of a healed relationship? How about enjoying one another or being polite? How much does mutually expressing fondness and admiration go? Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo provides you with clear insights on how to assess relationship restoration.…
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120: Can Your Relationship Survive an Affair?
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15:53The future of a relationship is no longer certain upon the discovery of an affair. Four key elements help determine the likelihood that a relationship that has been traumatized by infidelity can endure. Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy in Westfield, NJ, will help in determining the survivability of a relati…
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119: Why the "Best Friend" Relationship Model Doesn't Work
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12:19Do you refer to your partner as your 'best friend'? On the surface, this seems fine enough. After all, best friends are generally close confidants that enjoy one another. There's a warmth, familiarity and camaraderie between close friends - so what could possibly be amiss in referencing your partner as your 'bestie'? Listen as relationship and coup…
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118: The Function of a Romantic Relationship
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17:11We've all heard relationship advice, have seen relationship memes on social media and have heard 'tips' and 'dos and don'ts' when it comes to the romantic relationship: but what are these ideas and suggestions based on? Many of these suggestions imply that if just one person in the relationship would make changes, the relationship would improve. Un…
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Today Mayi talks with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of The Marriage Investors. The Mitchells are Marriage Coaches, Authors, and Licensed Ministers. They are located in Chicago, IL and can be found on all social media as @themarriageinvestors and www.themarriageinvestors.com
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Mayi welcomes special guest Associate Pastor of Counseling Charles Houston. Pastor Houston attends Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral where he provides individual and couples counseling. Today’s topic is happiness in marriage.
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Mayi discusses how couples lie by omission.
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Mayi discusses the importance of meeting future in-laws.
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Mayi discusses how we need more patience within our relationships. We all annoy somebody.
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What does your word mean? In marriage what did you give your word to?
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Mayi discusses the baggage that we bring into new relationships. Podcoin
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Mayi discusses whether or not opposites attract. How important is it to have common interest?
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117: Exploring the Old Adage "Once a Cheater Always a Cheater"
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12:56We've all heard it. We've heard it among friends. We've heard it at social gatherings. We've heard it on the television and among relationship experts - 'once a cheater, always a cheater'. Is is true? This episode provides an in-depth exploration of the old adage 'once a cheater, always a cheater'.
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Online dating is easy, convenient and popular. Many a pair have met, fallen in love and married through online dating apps - so what's wrong with meeting people through dating apps?Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy shares ways in which online dating works against building a safe and trusting romantic relatio…
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115: One Reason Why Affair Recovery is So Difficult
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12:19The discovery of an affair immediately catapults a couple into a relationship crisis. The future of the relationship is no longer guaranteed as the couple asks themselves, "Can we survive this?" The task of rebuilding trust and safety is daunting. Listen as affair recovery expert Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy unpacks a particularly trick…
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114: Will Your New Relationship Last? One Way to Find Out
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8:22If you're in a shiny new relationship and things are going great, you might be wondering if he or she be 'the one.' Does your new relationship have enough of the right stuff to go the distance? Is it too early to tell? Here's a quick - but effective - way to determine if your new relationship might have genuine, long-lasting potential.…
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