Benefits of Pre-Marital Counseling As a therapist, I am well aware of the stigma that comes along with seeking counseling or therapy. I think one obstacle of pre-marital therapy is the fear that if you have to seek counseling, maybe your relationship is already in trouble. If you’re in love and getting married, shouldn’t it just…
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Intangible Intimacy “Do you have a relationship with God?” He asked.”I do” she responded.”Tell me about this relationship” he told her. “Well, I talk to God. At night when I’m praying… and during the day sometimes” “Have you ever seen Him?” “No…” “Do you get to spend time with Him?” “Well, no but when I’m…
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Get Your Freak On! 5 Halloween-Themed Sex Positions October’s here and we’re counting down to the first festivity of the holiday season: Halloween! As much as I love the sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, costumes, and candy, I also know that, for many couples, this marks the start of yet another busy, bustling holiday season.…
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Does prayer play a roll in your marriage? When scrolling through Facebook posts are you the type of person who automatically clicks like when you see a prayer request? When a friend confesses to you that they’re having serious issues in their life do the words “I’ll pray for you” roll effortlessly off your tongue? …
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It’s that time of year when thousands of people, adults and kids alike, search for “the perfect outfit” to wear to celebrate Halloween. But why does this appeal so much to us? What is it about dressing up that makes us so giddy? It allows us to be someone else. In fact, we can be…
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As a GLBTQ individual, you may have been asked some really strange and intrusive questions by straight people. Why do some believe that when you reveal your sexual orientation, you are then open to discussing your sexual behavior? Now, those asking questions may not have bad intent, they may just be curious and have never…
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Are you in a committed relationship? Do you remember how blissful those honeymoon days were? Do you wish that you had more of those days now as you did then? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Whether we like it or not, the reality is that the honeymoon phase of the relationship does…
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Anyone who has taken a step outside the last month can attest that it is hot out there. And summer isn’t over yet. Instead of battling the heat, turn it up and make your summer even hotter with these 5 fun tips: Make out session at the drive in. The late 50’s to early 60’s…
DetailsThe Houston Love Doc (Dr. Viviana Coles) is back with her list of whats hot now: articles about relationships, sex, and love. She does the digging so you don’t have to. Here are her summer reading picks. Want to see more of what Dr. Coles is posting ? Follow along on Facebook or @HoustonLoveDoc on Twitter. “Are we like those bored couples you feel…
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Many of the couples I have seen in therapy express a common goal to create a “healthy relationship”, but what does that really look like? Every couple is unique, and what may work for you, may not work for the next. However, I have found there are certain aspects of a healthy relationship that maintain…
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