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		<title>Emotional Connections Important to a Healthy Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Lee Stallard</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>The emotional connections that Jason Pankau and I write, speak and teach about are in the workplace and in life outside of work.  Research has shown that Emotionally Focused Therapy for marriage helps couples develop and the maintain the emotional connections that have been shown to be the most important factor predicting marriage longevity (and emotional [&#8230;]</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The emotional connections that Jason Pankau and I write, speak and teach about are in the workplace and in life outside of work.  Research has shown that Emotionally Focused Therapy for marriage helps couples develop and the maintain the emotional connections that have been shown to be the most important factor predicting marriage longevity (and emotional disconnection is the top predictor of divorce). Emotional connections are important to children too.  Research has shown that teenagers who feel connected to their families and/or friends are less likely to become involved in sexual activity or drinking alcohol at an early age. Two books I recommend on this topic are <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078528947X/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=0849917778&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=0R4BTEN9QNSJCPBCMJZJ">Safe Haven Marriage</a></em> and<em> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Teenagers-Effectively/dp/080247313X/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1294959666&amp;sr=1-1">The Five Love Languages of Teenagers</a></em>.  These are outstanding books that will strengthen your relationships with your spouse and children, and improve your wellbeing in life.</p>
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