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Emotional Affairs 101

From Sheri & Bob Stritof,
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Build a Relationship With a Foundation of Friendship and Trust

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You can affair-proof your marriage by working together to have a marriage based on friendship and trust.

Here are some suggestions on how to build that foundation and keys to protecting your marriage from an emotional affair.

  • Plan on living a balanced life with one another.

  • Have dates with each other and create ways to have fun together.

  • Don't let irritations build up. Learn how to have healthy conflict in your marriage.

  • Communicate on a daily basis with each other. Talk about practical issues, plans, events, and personal feelings. The little things to talk about are as important as the bigger issues.

  • Be supportive of one another.

  • Show respect for each other.

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  4. Comments from the Marriage Forum About Emotional Affairs
  5. Warning Signs of an Emotional Affair
  6. Quiz - Are You in an Emotional Affair?
  7. Differing Views on How to Protect Your Marriage From an Emotional Affair
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  9. Quotes About Emotional Affairs
  10. Marriage Poll - Is an Emotional Affair Wrong?

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