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By Chandrama Anderson
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About this blog: About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and grief and have lived in Silicon Valley since 1969. I'm the president of Connect2 Marriage Counseling. I worked in high-tech at Apple, Stanford University, and in ... (More)
About this blog: About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and grief and have lived in Silicon Valley since 1969. I'm the president of Connect2 Marriage Counseling. I worked in high-tech at Apple, Stanford University, and in Silicon Valley for 15 years before becoming a therapist. My background in high-tech is helpful in understanding local couples' dynamics and the pressures of living here. I am a wife, mom, sister, friend, author, and lifelong advocate for causes I believe in (such as marriage equality). My parents are both deceased. My son graduated culinary school and is heading toward a degree in Sociology. I enjoy reading, hiking, water fitness, movies, 49ers and Stanford football, Giants baseball, and riding a tandem bike with my husband. I love the beach and mountains; nature is my place of restoration. In my work with couples, and in this blog, I combine knowledge from many fields to bring you my best ideas, tips, tools and skills, plus book and movie reviews, and musings to help you be your genuine self, find your own voice, and have a happy and healthy relationship. Don't be surprised to hear about brain research and business skills, self-soothing techniques from all walks of life, suggestions and experiments, and anything that lights my passion for couples. (Author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Calif. Lic # MFC 45204.) (Hide)
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Zip It!
Jan 22, 2014 3:11 pm
Comments: 9 | Views: 32,913
If you are divorced, never say anything bad about your children's other parent. In fact, don't even refer to him or her as "Your father" or "Your mother." You are... More
Jan 22, 2014 3:11 pm
Comments: 9 | Views: 32,913
If you are divorced, never say anything bad about your children's other parent. In fact, don't even refer to him or her as "Your father" or "Your mother." You are... More
You're Not Doing it Right!
Dec 20, 2013 7:10 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 32,227
Dear Chandrama,
My husband does things that drive me crazy, and I want him to stop! For example, he reloads the dishwasher, tells me where to turn when I'm driving,... More
Dec 20, 2013 7:10 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 32,227
Dear Chandrama,
My husband does things that drive me crazy, and I want him to stop! For example, he reloads the dishwasher, tells me where to turn when I'm driving,... More
Repeating Myself: for Your Marriage
Jul 8, 2016 9:21 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 31,656
This is so important, that I am going to repeat myself: If your relationship is in trouble, do something about it NOW!
The research shows that many couples let... More
Jul 8, 2016 9:21 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 31,656
This is so important, that I am going to repeat myself: If your relationship is in trouble, do something about it NOW!
The research shows that many couples let... More
Doghouse
Dec 2, 2013 1:42 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 31,400
If you're in the doghouse, or you put your partner in the doghouse, I encourage BOTH of you to work on getting him/her out. I know this seems contrary to putting... More
Dec 2, 2013 1:42 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 31,400
If you're in the doghouse, or you put your partner in the doghouse, I encourage BOTH of you to work on getting him/her out. I know this seems contrary to putting... More
Engagement Rings: Myths and Options
Feb 16, 2017 9:53 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 31,133
Perhaps it would have been better to post about engagement rings: myths and options before Valentine’s Day, as many people get engaged on that day each year.... More
Feb 16, 2017 9:53 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 31,133
Perhaps it would have been better to post about engagement rings: myths and options before Valentine’s Day, as many people get engaged on that day each year.... More
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