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? …
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…
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…
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…
6 Tips to Increase Passion This Spring As relationships grow older and we get comfortable with our partners, passion can sometimes can wane. With every day stresses and “to-do” lists, sometime we forget to foster the love and chemistry between ourselves and our lovers. Here are some tips to help foster and re-ignite passion. Play:…
For many in the GLBT community, the term family has different meanings. Some have been rejected by their birth families because of their sexual orientation. Many of these folks have created new families with others in the community and with friends. Bringing a new partner around the second type of family can be an affirming…
I came across the following fun fact this week: “The typical cloud may look nice and fluffy, but, in reality, it weighs 1.1 million pounds.” It got me thinking about the happiest relationships I have known. These partners are the ones that consistently do “the work” for their relationships. While their relationships may look fun…
One of the most common innocent complaints I get from both my male and female clients is that their partner doesn’t smell, taste, feel as clean as they would like. Fortunately, it is an easy fix (for most of them). If you or your partner are struggling with this sensitive topic, keep these everyday items…
1. Start Early. I get it. You work long, hard hours. You get home and just want to rest – eat dinner, have a drink, watch some tv, and before you know it, you and your partner are both too tired for sex. One remedy for this is to make love in the morning. Right…
When I see engaged couples, we talk about marriage using the imagery of a building. Each couple works to lay the foundation of that building with love, respect, trust, and safety. In our Get It Right program, we work to open communication in different areas of the relationship, as well as identify any cracks in…