Many times, couples find it difficult to be intimate in their relationship. Between work, kids, family, and other activities, there is not much time or energy left for love. Here are 3 things you can do today to rekindle the spark you are missing. Touch Her Touch Her Heart– That is right, we are talking about romance. You MUST continue to pursue your partner….
Well, I’m glad you asked. If you are reading this, you may need to be convinced or need help convincing someone else that taking care of yourself is necessary to have a healthy relationship. Taking care of yourself is relationship enhancement and will help to prevent its destruction. Your favorite airline makes sure you hear the…
So many couples look for the “right” way to think and act to ensure the health of their relationship. Some may read the most popular relationship-enhancing self-help books. Others watch successful couples to (hopefully) unlock the answers to making a marriage work. We look for the answers outside of ourselves, believing that we do not have…
Let’s be honest, being in a relationship that is struggling is HARD. It seems that you spend much of your energy attempting to prevent a fight, getting your point across during the fight, or attempting to self-soothe after the fight. Before you know it, weeks, months, even years have passed. Being happy together is becoming a distant memory. Sometimes…
The most romantic holiday of the year is upon us. Some are annoyed with Valentine’s Day because our culture is more about giving someone things than sharing love and affection. This does not have to be the case for you and your love. We can take back the romance of February 14th by changing the…
It is painful to be in a relationship where you sit up at night trying to figure out how to feel connected again. The silence between you and your partner is uncomfortable and familiar. Many couples come into my office with similar stories:1. They are better friends or roommates than they are lovers 2. The kids left and now they…
Most couples come to marriage/couple counseling stating that they have difficulty communicating. One spouse may say, “My partner never listens to me”. The other may say, “You are always complaining”. One may communicate too much, while the other, too little. It’s frustrating and sometimes even depressing when you feel the person you want to connect with…
In Part One, I wrote about those of us who lack self-care turning to our spouse to have all of their needs met. This time around, I discuss what happens when you realize your partner cannot meet all of your needs and look for other ways to fill the void. When we ignore our own needs, we feel empty,…
I almost died. We almost died. It would have been all my fault. Maybe I’m being dramatic. The point is: We were careening down a steep hill toward the murky depths of Deer Creek, and I was totally out of control. Here’s what happened. My husband and I were away enjoying a romantic weekend getaway…
Becoming an entrepreneur is difficult. Someone who chooses this path is one who is not happy coasting through life. You have dreams, and the traditional “9-5” just won’t cut it. You have to make things happen for yourself, instead of waiting for someone else to do it. In embarking upon your adventures in self-employment, many…