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08/12/2026

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07/26/2026

Can a Trial Separation Save your ? by Terry Gaspard LICSW

By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, I’m a fan of your blogs and have come to the conclusion that my husband of fifteen years and I are at a stalemate. Honestly, he’s a great guy but we just have tough chemistry. Our pattern is quite destructive and hard to break. We go through a […]

07/01/2026

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Let's Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples

07/01/2026

Find out how to manage when you feel overwhlemed by Terry Gaspard LICSW

By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW Many of the couples I counsel find that they fall into cyclical and unhealthy patterns when conflict arises. Fights occur and reoccur that concern the same issues, and often play out in the same ways, with this unfortunate dynamic causing one or both partners to make regr...

06/05/2026

Opposites Attract But Can They Stay Together by Terry Gaspard LICSWhttps://movingpastdivorce.com/2026/01/opposities-attract-but-can-they-stay-together/

By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW From the time I started dating at age sixteen, I’ve often found myself attracted to my polar opposite – for better and for worse. Likewise, I’ve counseled many couples who are drawn to their opposite because of strong chemistry but find day to day married life a st...

06/05/2026

Great News! I'm very excited about the sale of "Let's Talk About Money" to Tammerraamat in Estonia. Thanks to Joelle Delbourgo and her fantastic team for their support of my work on my newest book! Terry

05/10/2026

7 Ways Women Can Build Trust in by Terry Gaspard, LICSW

Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Recently, there has been a gush of articles in the media about a common problem in romantic relationships: mistrust between partners that erodes positive feelings and love. While it’s not uncommon for people to worry that their partner has the potential to rove, women are...

05/10/2026

“A mother’s love liberates.” — Maya Angelou

04/24/2026

Please check out my most popular blog on surviving a partner who is : should you stay or should you go? Thanks! Terry Gaspard, LICSW

By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and insensitive to my feelings. I’ve been with Tim for ten years and w...

03/27/2026

Learn the art of effective by Terry Gaspard LICSW

By Terry Gaspard, LICSW There are many reasons why you or your partner may have difficulty apologizing to one another. For instance, you might equate apologizing with weakness and it’s widely believed that if you apologize to someone, you’re making yourself too vulnerable. Further, you might stu...