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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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Go Ahead, Have a Fight
Oct 21, 2013 10:03 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 53,208
Many disagreements come about because we don't understand our partner's intention, and s/he does not anticipate the impact that action or behavior will have on me.... More
Oct 21, 2013 10:03 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 53,208
Many disagreements come about because we don't understand our partner's intention, and s/he does not anticipate the impact that action or behavior will have on me.... More
In-laws to Love, or In-laws from Hell?
Oct 17, 2013 8:10 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 53,446
I fell in love today. It was not with my husband (this time). It was with a Macintosh computer. It happened once before; I can barely remember the year: it was a... More
Oct 17, 2013 8:10 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 53,446
I fell in love today. It was not with my husband (this time). It was with a Macintosh computer. It happened once before; I can barely remember the year: it was a... More
Love Means Having Someone to Lose: Engineers Not Exempt
Oct 14, 2013 8:23 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 58,302
Formula 1 race driver and World champion Niki Lauda reminds me of a lot of Silicon Valley engineers I've met.
I saw the movie 'Rush' a few days ago with my teenage... More
Oct 14, 2013 8:23 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 58,302
Formula 1 race driver and World champion Niki Lauda reminds me of a lot of Silicon Valley engineers I've met.
I saw the movie 'Rush' a few days ago with my teenage... More
If You Don't Ask, S/he Can't Say "Yes"
Oct 11, 2013 8:30 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 36,709
True story. An attractive, smart, single, working young woman -- can you say eligible, what the heck are you waiting for -- told me recently that she wishes guys... More
Oct 11, 2013 8:30 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 36,709
True story. An attractive, smart, single, working young woman -- can you say eligible, what the heck are you waiting for -- told me recently that she wishes guys... More
From Crazy in Love to Love of My Life
Oct 8, 2013 11:28 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 56,147
When we were courting (yes, I know that's an old fashioned word), we were on our best behavior without any effort. We were trying to win over our beloved. S/he was... More
Oct 8, 2013 11:28 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 56,147
When we were courting (yes, I know that's an old fashioned word), we were on our best behavior without any effort. We were trying to win over our beloved. S/he was... More
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