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Are You Codependent?
In the best of circumstances, a parent will meet their child’s needs for nurturing, protection and emotional attunement in order to securely bond with them. When there is a failure to complete this...
View ArticleWhy Forgiveness is so Critical in Every Relationship
Forgiveness in its most basic sense is letting go of the desire, the need, and the “right” to require punishment or restitution for the perceived offense. In forgiving, we renounce the right to hold...
View ArticleCan You Have a Healthy Marriage Without Much Sex?
Once the thrill is gone, is it possible to stay together? While experts agree that sex is the an important part of the glue that holds couples together, it is possible to have a long lasting...
View ArticleWhy Do We Stay with Partners Who Are Not Good for Us?
Unfortunately, it is all too common to stay in an unhealthy or toxic relationship. In fact, most people can relate to over-staying in a relationship with a partner who was not right for them, who...
View Article15 Ways to Handle Difficult People
As much as we hope to surround ourselves with only pleasant, positive people, that is wishful thinking. The fact is, we all encounter difficult people … more frequently than we want. Since you can’t...
View Article15 Ways to Help Your Partner Feel Loved
You’ve fallen in love, and now you want to make sure your partner is assured that your feelings are genuine. Saying the words “I love you” is music to the ears, but there are other ways to demonstrate...
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The One Relationship Skill that Minimizes Arguments and Increases Closeness
Every couple argues but what distinguishes happy and unhappy couples is how they argue. There is one relationship skill that when used correctly, has a practically magical ability to calm things down,...
View ArticleHow to Let Go of Others (When You Really Want to Hold on Tighter!)
When friends and family members are going through a rough time, often our immediate reaction is to try to resolve the situation for them. To ease their pain. To make life better. If a romantic...
View Article15 Ways to Know if Your New Partner is Trustworthy
Your new relationship is off to a positive start, and your hopes are getting higher this one may last a long time. But these days, it’s hard to know if you can really trust someone. How can you know...
View ArticleDo You Know the 5 Secrets to Creating a Lasting Love?
Developing the secure, fulfilling bond you deserve with your partner is hard work, but it is not impossible. Below are five characteristics of every strong bond and what you can do to help create a...
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How to Cope with the Ex Who Wants to Punish You
None of us like to think about the harsh reality that someone who once loved us is now out to hurt and even punish us, but it’s true. Bitter, disgruntled and dismissed ex’s seek vengeance in any number...
View ArticleHow to Defend Against Five Emotional Vampires
Emotional vampires wear many different disguises–from workplace bullies to needy relatives to poor-me complainers. Intentionally or not, these people can make us feel depressed, overwhelmed, defensive,...
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10 Important Dating Commandments
While the dating rulebook certainly isn’t law — don’t wait three days to call her, just do it — there are certain dating principles to follow if you want to set any relationship up for success. Here...
View Article17 Ways to Tell if You’re Exclusive
So you’ve been dating one special person for a few months now, but haven’t had the courage to have “the talk” about exclusivity. While some people make their intentions known and agree to becoming...
View Article5 Ways to Lessen that Relationship Baggage (and Improve Self-Esteem)
Your relationships with others mirror your relationship with yourself. The way you feel about yourself directly influences the quality of your relationships with others, as well as your behaviors and...
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Love’s Crystal Ball: How to Keep Their Past from Ruining Your Future
A central task each of us faces when choosing a partner is loving ourselves. And as science would have it, a crucial aspect of loving ourselves is setting boundaries for whom we’ll let in our lives —...
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The Death of a Child and the Strength of a Marriage
On the first Friday of the new millennium, the phone rang just as we were leaving for dinner. Since our three kids were grown and gone, this was the new normal: work hard all week, then dinner on...
View ArticleWhen Did the Wedding Become More Important than the Marriage?
Matched Dior gowns. Orchid covered archways. Spectacular mountain settings. Magicians. Balloon releases. Fireworks. Photo booths. Wii games. Free all-night bar. Casino games. Lobster bakes, island bike...
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The Intimacy Bait and Switch: Don’t Get Caught with an Intimacy Gap!
“I have a wonderful boyfriend,” wrote Anne. “He is an angel except one thing. He doesn’t talk about how he feels, he doesn’t say I love you, and on December 3rd, it will be a year. He is good to me and...
View Article5 Components of a Healthy Sex Life
Despite being surrounded by popular notions about sex, it can be difficult to decipher healthy sexuality from dysfunction and differentiate between appropriate sexual behaviors and unrealistic...
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