Intimacy is a crucial part of any healthy relationship, and one of the most important ways that we can nurture intimacy is through sex. But while sex can be a powerful tool for building closeness and strengthening the bond between … Read More
It was time to check in for our trip to Paris. An injured wrist and recovering knee had been worrying me about going on such a strenuous trip, and I thought about canceling it once again. Our relationship could use … Read More
There will come a time when the children are off to college or just going out on their own. Some parents will be happy to have their lives become less hectic; others will grieve that their child-raising years are over. … Read More
Go ahead, have an affair. No, really. It’s not as outrageous as it sounds. Studies have shown that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. It is easy to see why so many people opt to stay single these … Read More
So many times, we hear that relationships are hard work. This statement often turns couples off who come to counseling because they do not want to hear that truth. As M. Scott Peck noted in his book The Road Less … Read More
Are you still in love? Are you still actively dating your partner? Often, I hear from my counseling clients that they love their spouse but are not “in love.” Such sad statements are becoming more prevalent. I then ask them … Read More