Author Archives: Duane Harvey

About Duane Harvey

Duane Harvey, M.A. MFT, is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and an Imago Relationship Therapist in private practice in Santa Monica, California. He has been working with couples for over 22 years. You can call or text him at 310.804.7972.

Matching Commitment

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Duane Harvey

What Makes Relationships Last | Psych Central News.

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Mom’s Partnership Happiness Creates Happiness

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Mom’s Happiness Influences Adolescent Happiness | Psych Central News.

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Is Too Much Freedom of Choice a Problem? | Psych Central News

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Interesting study on the downside of too much choice in America:  reduced empathy for others. Is Too Much Freedom of Choice a Problem? | Psych Central News.

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Heartbreak is Physical

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Love Study: Brain Reacts To Heartbreak Same As Physical Pain.

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How Well Do You Know Your Friends?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Relationships With Friends May Hinge On How Well You Know Them.

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Marriage Makes Men Behave Better

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Duane Harvey

No surprise here: Marriage Tends To Make Men Behave Better Researchers have long argued that marriage generally reduces illegal and aggressive behaviors in men. It remained unclear, however, if that association was a function of matrimony itself or whether less … Continue reading →

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What Makes Couples Go Round and Round

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Take this 8 question test to find out. Click on logo: .

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20 Reasons to Have Sex, even if you don’t feel like it

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Duane Harvey

1. Because you said so.  Even though you may not have promised to “love,  honor, and have sex once a week” when you made a commitment to your relationship, it was understood that sex would be part of the bargain.  … Continue reading →

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Double Dating Enhances Romance

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Why Hanging Out with Couple-Friends Enhances Romance – TIME Healthland.

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An Important Difference Between Men & Women

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Duane Harvey

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D.: The Trouble with Bright Girls.

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