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Marriage Psychology

There comes a time in every great love story when the grand illusions begin to shatter and the imperfections shine through. After the rush of endorphins stabilize, the bathroom habits are exposed, the red-hot romance may begin to cool, and that "happily ever after" seems to be playing out startlingly different than you once imagined. In healthy marriages, deep admiration, commitment, and friendship remain intact long after the rose-colored lenses have faded. But what happens when you discover a world of dysfunctions and incompatibilities on the other side of the honeymoon phase? Perhaps your spouse pollutes your peace of mind— what if your sanity and safety come into question? In short, what if your marriage becomes toxic? While even the most loving couples ebb and flow in their attraction, connection, and intimacy, there are some signs to look out for—ones that might point to a toxic marriage and make you question whether or not you should get a divorce. It feels like your t...

PSYCHOLOGY OF FOOD.......

There are four major kinds of eaters. Which are you????? Complicated..... That’s how we often describe our relationship with food. We celebrate at gatherings with decadent chocolate cake. We curl up on the sofa with mint-chocolate-chip ice cream to get over a bad break-up. We go on low-carb diets and juice cleanses when we feel sluggish. And, many of us may be trying to lead healthy lifestyles by eating apples, salads and veggies on a daily basis. Is food something to enjoy or to control? How do we find balance, and how do we explain it all? The first thing we should understand,  Genetics, of course, is deeply involved in how fast our metabolism works, how much fat our bodies store and how much food we consume and which kinds of food we prefer.   A hormone produced in the gut called ghrelin, “the hunger hormone,” is secreted when the stomach is empty, sending signals to the brain. This is the signal that we recognize as hunger. As we eat, other hormones are released, and ...