Intimate love'
Are soul mates found or created?
Finding not only a good partner but also a soul mate is an appealing romantic notion. Since this concept is so enticing, those who think that they have not been matched with their soul mate may [...]
Too tired for sex?
Fatigue is a common explanation offered by mates who decline their partner’s invitation for sex. Exhaustion is, indeed, a condition that quells the desire to expend additional energy. Yet, the benefits of pushing through the fatigue [...]
Resolving marital betrayal
Feeling betrayed by a mate is profoundly devastating. Betrayal is usually associated with infidelity, but even in its absence, emotional betrayal creates great pain and deep marital discord. Knowing how to manage episodes of betrayal is [...]
Is sex all that men really want?
Some women lament that all that their male partner wants is sex. A common joke among men is that when a man is not thinking about sex, his mind is wandering. The humor is entertaining, but [...]
Reconnect with each other using the look of love
A common complaint of pairs seeking couple therapy is their dissatisfaction with the distance, detachment and the parallel co-existence they have developed. They grieve the loss of their earlier magical eye contacts that expressed appreciation, admiration [...]
Are Marriage and fun mutually exclusive?
The thrill of early marriage slowly dissipates with time. Some believe that this process is inescapable and dooms longer marriages to a state of resigned co-existence. Yet, there are many couples who have successfully recaptured and [...]
Utilize the magical power of touch
The search for understanding the mystery of marital bliss delves into: communication skills, mutual trust and respect, teamwork, physical and emotional attraction and compatibility. Non-sexual touch has recently sprung to prominence as an additional area of [...]
How to increase the likelihood of fidelity in your marriage
Infidelity is a devastating occurrence in committed relationships. It bewilders the unfaithful mate and causes emotional distress and confusion about his/her values and character, and it deeply pains and sometimes shatters the betrayed spouse. Yet, cheating [...]
Is a loss of passion inevitable in marriage?
Many people believe that passion naturally fades within marriage. Either they accept it and live with this loss, rile against it by holding the mate responsible, justify seeking it elsewhere or despair and [...]
How to maintain your interest in sex
Decrease in sexual interest among American couples is a growing phenomenon. It may be a cause and/or an outcome of medical or relationship issues. A 2004 study reported in WebMD stated that one third of women [...]
To share or not to share your bed with your spouse?
Sharing a bed is one of the privileges of committed partnership. Children sometimes complain about having to sleep alone while their parents have the comfort of nighttime companionship. Yet, sharing a bed is not always cozy, [...]
Ever wonder what might have been?
Many adults periodically wonder about how their lives might have been different had they made other choices in love. They reminisce about the missed opportunities, the unvoiced high school attractions, the hasty breakups or the fate [...]
The impact of anger on men’s and women’s sexual satisfaction
Sexual satisfaction in marriage is an important factor in relationship happiness. Spouses whose sexual life is rewarding tend to be more connected and emotionally closer to each other. Or, is it the reverse? Couples who are [...]
Help your partner feel truly loved
Love may not make the world go around, but feeling loved certainly propels one to the highest state of serenity, calmness, security and potency. Helping your partner achieve this level of happiness is primarily within your [...]
Why unconditional love may feel overwhelming?
To love and be loved in return is a wondrous state of bliss. Reciprocal love is yearned for, dreamed about, craved and cherished when achieved. The ultimate form of love is unconditional love, where the loved [...]
Is Internet sex an addiction?
No one likes to be labeled an addict, particularly when his/her behavior does not involve the use of a substance such as legal or illegal drugs or alcohol. Yet, many frustrated partners, observing a mate’s total [...]
Make every day a lover’s day
Today is Valentine’s Day- Lovers’ Day. Every February 14th we acknowledge our beloved with flowers, candy, presents, cards and a celebratory meal. It is a day to lavish and be lavished with words and acts of [...]
The effects of viewing online pornography on intimate relationships.
Online pornography viewing has become a more frequent presenting problem for couples entering marital therapy. Their many concerns include: discomfort about discussing this subject, confusion about how to understand and process this phenomenon and fears about [...]
Do your Internet connections constitute acts of infidelity?
The mere excessive use of the computer by a partner had previously brought many couples to therapy. Today, the type of computer use has greatly increased the concerns of spouses who feel betrayed. How can people [...]
Have you found your soul mate?
Many happy pairs are thrilled about having found their ‘soul mate’ in their partner. Others seek that special person or feel disappointed that they are not magically matched. What is a soul mate? Can you have [...]
