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Before Separating from an Abusive Partner and Seeking Custody

Fighting for custody of a child when there is alleged abuse can be very difficult. Civil and family attorney Areva Martin and the National Network to End Domestic Violence recommend the following...

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Ten Relationship Myths | Dr. Phil

Ten Relationship Myths

Think your relationship is a failure because you and your partner aren't following certain "rules" or meeting certain standards? Dr. Phil blows the whistle on 10 of the most common but dangerous...

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Falling in Love Online

Dr. Phil's guest, Nikki, has been madly in love for five years with a man she met on the Internet. The only problem — she has yet to meet him face to face. Several times they've planned to meet, and...

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How to Spot a Potential Abuser | Dr. Phil

How to Spot a Potential Abuser

If you’re afraid that you or someone you love may be getting into an abusive situation, Dr. Phil gives some signs to look for:

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The Dos and Don'ts of Dating Online

The Dos and Don'ts of Dating Online

These days, going online is as common a way to meet someone as a blind date or the bar scene, and you can connect to people of all ages, religions, professions and backgrounds from all over the...

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Relationship Health Profile Test | Dr. Phil

Relationship Health Profile Test

This test, from Relationship Rescue, is designed to give you a quick snapshot of the health of your relationship. Answer each question as "True" or "False." Be honest and go with your first reaction....

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Typical Patterns of Online Love Scammers | Dr. Phil

Typical Patterns of Online Love Scammers

Looking for love online comes with risks. Many have fallen victim to romance scams, where an online imposter known as a catfish tries to win love — or money — by preying on the most vulnerable...

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How To Identify, Define 5 Different Types Of Abuse | Dr. Phil

How To Identify, Define 5 Different Types Of Abuse

Abuse does not always mean physical violence.

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Keeping The Peace In Your Extended Family | Dr. Phil

Keeping The Peace In Your Extended Family

Do you have in-laws who are meddling, condescending, disapproving and nosy? If your extended family is coming between you and your spouse, Dr. Phil has advice for keeping the peace.

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9 Questions To Ask Yourself To Learn From Your Last Relationship

9 Questions To Ask Yourself To Learn From Your Last Relationship

Make a deal with yourself. Before you decide that you can't be in a relationship again, do a structured "autopsy" on your previous relationships. Maybe you did something early on that contaminated...

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6 Signs Your Marriage Is Falling Apart – And How To Fix It | Dr. Phil

6 Signs Your Marriage Is Falling Apart – And How To Fix It

Is your marriage at risk of falling apart? Take Dr. Phil’s “Marriage Inventory Quiz” — these are 6 signs that you or your spouse could be landing your marriage in a ditch.

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Advice for In-Laws | Dr. Phil

Advice for In-Laws

Is there tension between you and your new son- or daughter-in-law? Are family events not what they once were? Dr. Phil has some questions for you to ask yourself:

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