Ever wonder how happy couples handle feelings like resentment, anxiety, loneliness, or hopelessness? Whether you’ve been dating for two months or married for ten years, relationships can easily go off track. And nothing hurts more than feeling like your love might be slipping away. But here’s the good news: it is possible to turn things…
Ever wonder what makes happy couples communicate so well? Long-lasting, passionate relationships often have communication habits that set them apart. There are eight key habits, but here we’ll focus on just two of the most powerful ones, along with exercises you can practice to make your relationship stronger. Secret #1: Care-Full Communication Yes, I spelled…
The Power of Appreciation in Happy CouplesAppreciation is at the heart of lasting happiness in couples. Partners in passionate, long-term relationships tend to live in a state of gratitude and admiration for each other. They see the world—and each other—through a “glass half full” lens, focusing on strengths rather than flaws. Everyone has quirks and…
How Happy Couples Create Lasting, Passionate Love Lasting love isn’t about reading advice books or jumping from one partner to the next. Couples who stay deeply in love do so through consistent, intentional practice. I know because I’ve been happily married to my husband, Sam, for over 35 years. We’ve faced disownment, the death of…
What Men Really Want in a Relationship Ever wonder what men are really thinking when it comes to love? Tired of their confusing signals—one minute they’re all in, the next they seem distant? Understanding what men truly want can make dating and relationships far easier and more fulfilling. Through my work as a psychologist and…
Dating a Single Dad: 9 Tips for Success More and more fathers now have full or joint custody of their children. If you don’t have kids yourself, dating a single dad can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. Here’s how to navigate it with grace and ease. 1. Slow and steady wins the race…
How Not to Ruin Your Relationship: The Power of Listening I have a confession: I almost ruined my relationship with my husband, Sam. Not because I didn’t love him — quite the opposite. It was because of my habit of making everything about me. The “Me Box” Trap When Sam was busy at work, my…
Getting Your Needs Met: Understanding Your TTLC Needs Getting your needs met — and satisfying those of your partner — is essential for a lasting, healthy relationship. Unfortunately, many of us carry unmet needs from the past. Maybe we felt unwanted, ignored, or rejected. Perhaps affection, encouragement, guidance, or discipline were missing, inconsistent, or overwhelming….
Letting Go of the One Who Got Away Do you find yourself comparing every new dating prospect to the One Who Got Away? Hoping he’ll return so you can live happily ever after? The One Who Got Away might be: Sometimes he left you. Sometimes you left him, thinking it was the right choice. Sometimes…
Moving On After Divorce or Heartbreak: Kate’s Story Moving on after a divorce or breakup isn’t easy. Just ask Kate. Kate is a wonderful blue-eyed marketing professional, just shy of 40. Five years ago, her husband announced he wanted a divorce — and she soon discovered he had been cheating. Her life, once filled with…