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The Art of Being Un-Busy: Why Being Busy Is No Longer an Excuse for Why Your Marriage is Failing

The number one complaint of many couples is not having enough time for one another. Learn how an un-busy life can fulfill your marriage.

Therapist-Approved Books To Save Your Marriage

Self-Help books beware. A list of therapist-approved books from my own personal library.

Five "Just Because" Texts to Send to Your Partner

Reclaim toxic texting with positive texts to send your partner just to let them know you care.

7 Ways to Love Your Spouse When You Really Can't Stand Them

Seven Ways To Love Your Spouse When You Really Can't Stand Them - Relationship Blog Post

A guide to help couples reestablish connection through seven imperfect steps.

Four Ways Science Can Predict Divorce

Want to know if you fall into these four patterns of relationship killers? Take at a look at these four communication patterns can ultimately lead to divorce.

How to Split Up the Holidays Without Splitting Up Your Relationship

Caught up in the holiday dread of making everyone happy during the holidays? Learn how to naviagate the holiday planning while maintaining your sanity.

Criticism: A Marriage Killer

Part of the Four Horsemen Series, inspired by the research of Dr Gottman. Learn how to tame the number one killer in your marriage.

One Simple Solution To Help You And Your Partner Conquer Stress

Life can be so chaotic at times that it feels like the only way we will get through it is to hold our heads down and power through. We survive.

Why You Don't Need Couples Therapy

Second guessing whether therapy will be beneficial in saving your marriage? Learn more about what it takes for the therapeutic process to be sucessful.

How To Survive The Holidays When your Family is Crazy

Do the holidays stir up mixed feelings? Learn how to set boundaries and cope with difficult family dynamics that creep in during the holidays.

How On Earth Do You Pick A Therapist?

Ready to seek couples counseling for to enhance your marriage, but don't know where to begin? Ths is a quick guide to differeniating between therapists to find the right fit fo ryour relationship.

Four Genuine New Year's Resolutions to Nourish Your Marriage

Start the New Year off with simple + totally do-able New Year resolutions that will stand the test of time, not just a couple of weeks.

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Brittany Malak, LMFT

Brittany Malak is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy who provides Couples Counseling in Bloomington-Normal IL. Brittany started blogging as a way to connect with not only her clients, but those across the globe that may need healing in their relationships.

In her free time, Brittany enjoys spending lazy days with her two dogs, eating tacos and watching football. Oh yeah, and with her husband too.

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