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Dr. Val Farmer | ||
Rural Mental Health & Family Relationships | |||
RelationshipsDaughter-In-Law Aloof And Uncaring (April 2009) This article describes the advice Dr. Farmer gives to a reader who is frustrated by an aloof daughter-in-law. Guilt Warns Us To Correct Relationship Problems (March 2002) This article summarizes some of the research by Roy Baumeister at Case Western Reserve University on the role of guilt in correcting relationship problems. Guilt is an emotion that gives early warning that if we continue a behavior or fail to make amends, a valued, close relationship will suffer. How Guilt Protects Relationships (September 2009) This article summarizes how guilt motivates people to repair their relationships and be accountable for past mistakes. Breaking Up: Who Gets Hurt And Why (January 2004) This article describes the dynamics of relationship breakups from a gender viewpoint, least committed versus most committed,and by length of courtship. Grandparenting On The Farm (November 1995) The expression, "When a daughter marries, you gain a son. When a son marries you've lost him," works the opposite in farm country. The daughter-in-law and the grandchildren are brought in the orbit of the paternal grandparents and make Can One Person Save A Relationship? (April 2010) This article describes how who people change themselves, it forces the other person to react to you differently. This may be a valuable tool in creating change when your partner isn't cooperating. Marriage Needs Rose Colored Glasses (October 1995) "I married the world's most wonderful woman. Sorry fellas." I listened to my friend's statement and disagreed. I wasn't feeling sorry for myself at all. I was sure I had married the world's most wonderful woman. I'm sure that Advice To Avoid Dead End Relationships (November 2004) This article summarizes some key points ito be aware of when resuming dating after divorce. Marriages Flourish With Sacrifice And Devotion (August 2005) This article explains a theory of how relationships flourish when couples are selfless and put their partners first. Grandparents And Farming: Relationships With Children Matter (July 2007)
This article summarizes research about relationships between grandparents and grandchildren on a family farm. Reseach indicates that the grandparents relationship with their own children is a major variable in the quality of the grandparent/granchildren relationships |
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