Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW-R

Remember the fun that you used to have flirting with each other and the intimacy that it used to lead up to? Here are some tips on how to bring flirting back into your relationship.

Is your relationship in a rut? Maybe you know that something’s missing in your relationship but you can’t quite put your finger on it. We all sometimes need a wake-up call to rouse us out of mediocrity and into the life and relationship of our dreams. There is a way to do this in your relationship and I’m going to give you some tips on how to get there.

Whether you’re married or in a relationship, anniversaries mark that special day that brought you and your partner together as a couple. Here are some of my favorite romantic anniversary ideas.

A woman fulfils so many roles in a family – from wife/partner, to mom, income-earner, caregiver and so on. A mother has so many relationships that she nurtures in a family and often doesn’t have time to nurture herself. There are many ways to show your partner how much she is appreciated on Mother's Day for all that she does.

The way your partner’s smile outshines the sun, your shared values and their drive for success made them your perfect match. But a hidden factor lures you to your love.

Welcome to summer!  Okay, so it’s hot.  We all know that.  Make yourself some lemonade and USE the heat to your romantic advantage.   Some suggestions: Go for a walk in the park as it starts to cool off in the afternoon/evening.  C’mon, clown around and go for a ride on the swings! Watch a gorgeous sunset together.

Sadly, many relationships end over trivial matters that escalate over time. So how can couples stop these trivialities from creeping in between them?

Funny thing about anger…it can play with the mind, turn an innocent conversation into a combat zone, make your loving partner seem like the enemy…How can you control anger in your relationship?

The older you get and the more responsibilities that you pick up along the way usually cause the loss of something that the young and carefree take for granted..the art of having fun. In case your relationship has reached a ‘funless’ existence, here are some ways to bring the fun back into your relationship.

Compliments and appreciation go a long way in creating positivity and harmony in a relationship, and its important to begin every communication session with positive warm-ups.