Having a couple’s conflict? Don’t worry. These conversations are normal – nobody is perfect. In fact, these conversations can be healthy for your relationship. When both parties can calmly come up with a couple’s solution, you forge a tighter bond with a...
Taking on the roles and responsibilities that come with being a partner can be a scary transition by themselves. When you add on the role of being a stepparent and a co-parent, things can get downright terrifying. You may find yourself questioning yourself constantly....
Physical intimacy is not a comfortable topic to talk about, even with a committed partner. People of all ages still feel a lot of shameful feelings attached to intimacy. Men carry a different stigma than women. Our society teaches men to perform at the top of their...
Picture this. You and your partner are re-hashing an issue that has been bugging you for months on end. It feels like your partner has only half-tried to resolve the situation, and you are still on edge. At one point, your partner says, “I told you I was sorry!” But...
For many people, “boundaries” can be a confusing word. After all, aren’t you supposed to remove boundaries between you and your partner? Don’t you want them to be the first person you turn to for your emotional needs? Absolutely! In fact, that’s the point. The...
Unfortunately, many couples see disagreements or conflict as a sign that the relationship is not strong or not meant to be. They’ve gotten the idea from movies or society that the perfect couple doesn’t have disagreements. Do not fall for this fantasy. We’ve worked...
You might be surprised to know that our brains are not so different than the brains of the first humans. This is especially true when it comes to “danger.” Back in more primitive times, “danger” often meant something like a saber-toothed tiger or rushing rapids....
It’s usually way easier to tell your partner “I love you” than to do things to show that love. However, in satisfying relationships, both partners take regular action to show their love in addition to verbally expressing it. In our book Rock Solid Relationship: Seven...
Finding love can be hard. But keeping your love strong may be even harder. That’s why we wrote our book Rock Solid Relationship: Seven Keys to Restore Your Connection and Make Your Love Last. It provides an in-depth look at how so many people who find love end up...
Off-hand comments from family, teasing from friends, broken hearts, maybe even experiences of abuse and humiliation – these are the stones with which we build our walls for self-defense. The mind and memory are a powerful team in protecting you from your...
Having a couple’s conflict? Don’t worry. These conversations are normal – nobody is perfect. In fact, these conversations can be healthy for your relationship. When both parties can calmly come up with a couple’s solution, you forge a tighter bond with a...
Taking on the roles and responsibilities that come with being a partner can be a scary transition by themselves. When you add on the role of being a stepparent and a co-parent, things can get downright terrifying. You may find yourself questioning yourself constantly....
Physical intimacy is not a comfortable topic to talk about, even with a committed partner. People of all ages still feel a lot of shameful feelings attached to intimacy. Men carry a different stigma than women. Our society teaches men to perform at the top of their...
Picture this. You and your partner are re-hashing an issue that has been bugging you for months on end. It feels like your partner has only half-tried to resolve the situation, and you are still on edge. At one point, your partner says, “I told you I was sorry!” But...
For many people, “boundaries” can be a confusing word. After all, aren’t you supposed to remove boundaries between you and your partner? Don’t you want them to be the first person you turn to for your emotional needs? Absolutely! In fact, that’s the point. The...
Unfortunately, many couples see disagreements or conflict as a sign that the relationship is not strong or not meant to be. They’ve gotten the idea from movies or society that the perfect couple doesn’t have disagreements. Do not fall for this fantasy. We’ve worked...
You might be surprised to know that our brains are not so different than the brains of the first humans. This is especially true when it comes to “danger.” Back in more primitive times, “danger” often meant something like a saber-toothed tiger or rushing rapids....
It’s usually way easier to tell your partner “I love you” than to do things to show that love. However, in satisfying relationships, both partners take regular action to show their love in addition to verbally expressing it. In our book Rock Solid Relationship: Seven...
Finding love can be hard. But keeping your love strong may be even harder. That’s why we wrote our book Rock Solid Relationship: Seven Keys to Restore Your Connection and Make Your Love Last. It provides an in-depth look at how so many people who find love end up...
Off-hand comments from family, teasing from friends, broken hearts, maybe even experiences of abuse and humiliation – these are the stones with which we build our walls for self-defense. The mind and memory are a powerful team in protecting you from your...