Getting Married? 4 Important Benefits of Premarital Counseling
If someone told you they knew how to decrease your [...]
Before the Aisle: 5 Things to Discuss Before Marriage
You fell in love! The butterflies in your stomach and [...]
Should I Call Off My Engagement?
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What to do When you and your Partner have Different Libidos
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The Secret to Having the Perfect Wedding
Pick a date….CHECK! Choose the perfect dress….CHECK! Reserve the reception hall….CHECK! The perfect wedding is important.
4 Tips for Keeping the Spark Alive in Your Relationship
You’re just so busy, busy … BUSY! The relationship you have with your partner is and should be more important than anything else in your life. However, due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you take your partner for granted. And before you know it, your needs aren’t being met, and neither are the needs of your partner.
A Life of Romance: 5 Ways to Make Your Relationship Better Than the Movies
No matter how long you’ve been in a relationship, whether it’s three weeks or 20 years, if there’s one thing that just about everyone wants plenty of (and all healthy relationships need), it’s romance.
What your partner really wants
Without a sliver of empathy for your partner’s sexual needs, your defenses spring up. Your bruised ego forces you to withdraw, and you fall into a sex drought. You thought you were pleasing your partner. Offer to schedule conversations about physical intimacy to avoid being blindsided by the weighty topic.
Turning Up Your Relationship Thermostat
It’s easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives and to forget about the importance of affection in our relationships. Affection is a natural reflection of the love between you and your partner and showing affection and warmth to one another is key to strengthening your relationship.
13 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married
One of my specialties is premarital counseling and I always recommend that my couples deal with issues and ask plenty of questions before they get married. This can prevent arguments and disappointments down the line. The New York Times article by Eleanor Stanford "13 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married" is excellent and designed to spark honest and open discussions for couples about expectations, children, in-laws, finances and their future plans.