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NYC Macy’s Hosts Engaged Couples: April 23 and 30 | April 5, 2010

Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful, but the Herald Square Macy’s is hosting two nights of registry creation that are designed for couples to have a little fun along the way. On Friday, April 23 and Friday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m., “Friday Date Night” will provide drinks and hors d’oeuvres while couples zap items for their registry with their scan guns.

Overwhelmed by the options for your registry? Experts will be on hand to offer suggestions. If you’re both struggling with how you want to look on the big day, a Clinique expert will offer a free consultation (and will give you a free Clinique treat!).

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The Power of the Middle Ground | February 16, 2010

The Power of the Middle Ground
A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD

The Power of the Middle Ground explains as no other self-help book does why and how the inherent difficulties entailed in the change process itself are daunting. Author Marty Babits, a seasoned couples therapist and educator, explains strategies and provides tips for grappling successfully with the challenges that change presents. This key aspect of working through relationship difficulties has, until now, been given short shrift in the popular and academic literature. Despite the central place of divorce in our culture, he teaches couples how … Read More »


 

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Do You Have a Middle Ground? | February 15, 2010

By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD, Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship

Attitude survey:

On a scale of one to five where five means you agree strongly and one means you strongly disagree.

1. Before I speak with my partner I think about whether it is a good time to deal with the issue I want to bring up.

2. Couples need to resolve stressful topics efficiently. Coming back to the same topic repeatedly indicates a poor relationship.

3. We have a number of shared interests and activities.

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8 Tips for Renewing Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day | February 8, 2010

By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD, Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship

How many ways do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Pick at least three qualities about your partner that you love. Gift each one of these with something special. For example, give her a CD by her favorite recording artist in celebration of whatever you consider to be her (or his) most appealing facial feature. Choose a clothing accessory that includes the color that you think best flatters your partner and celebrate the way they look in that … Read More »