By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing … [Read more...] about A Dark Side of Blended Families: The Role of Ex-Partners
Feeling like a Family: Turning Points in Step-Families
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing … [Read more...] about Feeling like a Family: Turning Points in Step-Families
Blending Homes: Making the Complex Decision with Kids
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing … [Read more...] about Blending Homes: Making the Complex Decision with Kids
All Mixed Up: Life in a Blended Family
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing … [Read more...] about All Mixed Up: Life in a Blended Family
Dieting With Your Partner: Competition Is Futile
After gorging on a holiday meal and leftovers recently, the Consultant and I have completely … [Read more...] about Dieting With Your Partner: Competition Is Futile
Parental Alienation and the Fight for Children’s Hearts and Minds
Parental alienation involves one parent spoiling the relationship between a child and the other … [Read more...] about Parental Alienation and the Fight for Children’s Hearts and Minds
Drugs & Alcohol: How Much is Too Much, and When is it a Problem for Your Relationship?
Many of us know an uncle or cousin, or even an immediate family member, who had a “problem” with … [Read more...] about Drugs & Alcohol: How Much is Too Much, and When is it a Problem for Your Relationship?
3 Lesson Learned from My Unplugged Vacation
My blended family (ages 5, 6, 7, 11, and 13) just returned from a weeklong road trip through … [Read more...] about 3 Lesson Learned from My Unplugged Vacation
Unplugging to Reconnect this Summer
When I was young, family vacations involved long road trips, my Walkman, 3 cassette tapes (usually … [Read more...] about Unplugging to Reconnect this Summer
The Not-So-Spotless Mind: How to Achieve Eternal Sunshine After a Breakup
While planning a get-together with my friends recently, one of my girlfriends immediately took a … [Read more...] about The Not-So-Spotless Mind: How to Achieve Eternal Sunshine After a Breakup
Bullying: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
My partner, The Consultant, has a teenage daughter who has recently been the target of bullying at … [Read more...] about Bullying: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
S&M: No Pain, No (Relationship) Gain?
My friend Monika recently shared a concern that her sex play with her boyfriend has been spilling … [Read more...] about S&M: No Pain, No (Relationship) Gain?
Marriage-Free, Not Fancy-Free
As a relationship scientist, I frequently consider research findings when making personal decisions … [Read more...] about Marriage-Free, Not Fancy-Free
Retired and Dating: Starting Over When You Are Older
My live-in mother recently started Internet dating, which has been quite an experience for both of … [Read more...] about Retired and Dating: Starting Over When You Are Older
“I Need Closure!” Why It Is Not Possible To Get It
“Closure” is a term I have heard bandied about by many of my friends over the years, but I have … [Read more...] about “I Need Closure!” Why It Is Not Possible To Get It
The Case of the Disappearing Date: Playing Hard to Get
My friend Hope came over the other day seeking relationship advice. Hope’s mother set her up with a … [Read more...] about The Case of the Disappearing Date: Playing Hard to Get
Manscaping: A Question of Bushwhacking
Over cocktails this week, my girlfriends and I got into a discussion about grooming. We first … [Read more...] about Manscaping: A Question of Bushwhacking
When is the Right Time to Get Married?
When is the right time to get married? My boyfriend and I are currently in college and have been … [Read more...] about When is the Right Time to Get Married?
Beyond Boyfriend/Girlfriend: The Search for Another Label of Love
I have been dating The Consultant for over a year now, and we have been discussing moving in … [Read more...] about Beyond Boyfriend/Girlfriend: The Search for Another Label of Love
Does Internet Dating Really Work?
Does internet dating really work? The answer to your question really lies in how you define … [Read more...] about Does Internet Dating Really Work?
