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Why Your Spouse Gets Defensive Instead of Taking Responsibility in Marriage

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7 Reasons Lying At The Beginning Of A Relationship Is Not Okay Picture

7 Reasons Lying At The Beginning Of A Relationship Is Not Okay

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I was asked the other day about why someone's relationship had gotten so far off the rails. My first thought came as a question: Did the relationship begin with dishonesty? As I pondered this more, I wondered if I could help people entering relationships to make sure that they stand a fighting chance.
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Does Lying Cause PTSD in Relationships?

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Lying in your relationship does not usually cause PTSD because PTSD is triggered by more severe events than trauma. You can be traumatized by a host of things, but PTSD has very severe symptoms brought on usually by a dangerous or deadly event.
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How To Get Over Lying in a Relationship

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It's one thing to understand how to forgive when someone lies to you or apologize for being dishonest. You are entering a whole new ball game when you are trying to "get over" the lying all together. You may want it to just go away, but that's not necessarily going to happen. Stopping the act of lying and/or putting away the hurt and symptoms of being lied to may take time.
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What is PTSD?

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Have you ever wondered what Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is? Of course, you have! That's why you are here. I realize as a therapist that this disorder is becoming more common due to COVID-19 and many other traumatizing events that are making our world more unpredictable. What are we supposed to do with all these negative things?
How Does PTSD Affect Relationships

How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?

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As a marriage and family therapist, I hear about trauma all the time. I have studied mental health all of my career. A common occurrence in therapy is when a couple comes in struggling with communication and conflict. They tell their stories about how they interact. It is at that point that they reveal their trauma. Many of these couples wonder why they can't resolve their issues.
10 Bible Verses to Help with Lying

10 Bible Verses to Memorize to Help with Lying

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Life is difficult right now. Our world has been turned upside down. In turbulent times we need help. A little direction is desired when you don't know what to do. Guidance can comes in many forms: a friend, a mentor, a book, a podcast or some other informational resource, especially the best source, the Bible. As many of my latest post have focused on the topic of dishonesty, when you are wanting to stop this type of behavior, a little guidance from the Word is important when you don't know what else to do to stop this hurtful behavior.
Is it okay to lie in a relationship

Is it okay to lie in a relationship?

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Doing a little research and thought exercise on whether lying is okay or not. I thought I might write a post to help married couples navigate the nuances of dishonesty in marriage and relationships. Undoubtedly, I believe most people do not like to be lied to, but many people believe that there are times when lying is okay. I am not sure if you are one of those people, but let's take a look at some information to get some finality to this question.
Should I Stay With A Lying Husband or Wife

Should I Stay With A Lying Husband or Wife?

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Asking the question, "Should I stay with a lying spouse?" poses different answers for different people. As I think through this question and read what other's have wrote about this question, the answer I find is that if we factor in "only lying," then your marriage is likely salvageable and you should stay with your spouse. However, if we factor in other behaviors, you may have a reason to leave.

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