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Are these statements true or false?

in Marriage, Relationships November 14, 2023

The following 10 statements about what makes a good relationship are NOT true. But many people believe they are. What do you think? 1. If I left this relationship, I would find Mr. or Ms. Right Surely, there are couples that really don’t...

Couples, gender and power: Is it possible to create an egaliatarian relationship?

in Marriage, Relationships May 31, 2023

Almost all couples say they want an equal relationship, but If I ask them what that means for them, the answers are often vague. How can an equal relationship be defined? How do couples know equality when they experience it? Evidence is mounting...

Not tonight, honey: Dealing with sexual desire discrepancy

in Marriage, Relationships, Sex March 22, 2023

Introduction Most of us didn’t learn about sexuality in an informative, straightforward way. Much of what is circulating in our culture about sex, intimacy and sexuality is based on myths, misinformation, porn use, or bad school sex education...

Helping Couples Uncouple Well – Part II

in Marriage, Separation & Divorce August 16, 2022

How Can Couples Counseling Help Couples to Uncouple Well? In part I of Helping Couples Uncouple Well, I described how couples can design their future with creativity and an open mind. I described separation agreements, nesting agreements, and...

How is your sex life going during the COVID-19 year? And what can you do about it?

in Relationships, Sex December 17, 2020

Are you getting into a vicious cycle? For some people, touch deprivation is a real thing and it affects their mood and the immune system. Maybe you become more irritable when not touched on a regular basis. When you are in a bad mood, you...