The average full-time worker in America now spends over 40 hours per week on their jobs. We spend more time with our co-workers than we do with our families…or so it seems at times. If you’re fortunate, your work peers feel like one big happy family. Or you may be thinking they feel like one big dysfunctional family. Knowing how...
Everyone in our profession sings the praises of having a planned date night, even me! In fact, the Huffington Post just published an article on the importance of Date Nights. So we know that it is important, but at times it can seem like a daunting task. You have to get a babysitter, make the plans, buy the tickets or...
Some people feel comfortable and at ease talking about sex while others would rather avoid the topic at all costs. The fact is being able to talk about sex and intimacy can absolutely lead to a more fulfilling and better sex life with a greater level of emotional and physical intimacy. If you are one of those people who would...
I recently returned from a trip to Disney World with my family. It was an exhausting, whirlwind of a weekend. Amidst all the crowds, sights, and sounds, the experience got me thinking about how our expectations can shape our experiences. Despite the expectation of Disney World being “The Happiest Place on Earth,” I noticed a lot of frustrated kids and...
What do you associate the idea of a sexless marriage with – Failure? Shame? Hopelessness? Apathy? The fact that these are the thoughts and feelings elicited by the topic means that we often shy away from addressing it. Many people struggle in a sexless marriage. It’s not an easy topic to talk about but it’s important and needs to be...
The world of dating is constantly evolving. It’s challenging, complicated, and downright confusing. Some rules for dating are outdated but we’ve dug up five dating rules that still stand despite the new dating challenges of texting, dating apps, and advice from reality TV. Every year Match.com conducts a Singles in America study. With their research in mind, here are our...
Every year I try to think of new and creative New Year’s resolutions. They have ranged from “workout 5 times a week” to “be more patient” and even “learn how to be an awesome cook.” Unfortunately, they all have one thing in common…I never worked out 5 times a week, I didn’t become more patient, and I definitely order takeout...
Life has many transitions…births, deaths, marriages, children, empty nest, and the list goes on. While these transitions are normal and expected, there are other transitions that are unplanned. Some transitions are more of a surprise, such as the loss of a job, unexpected moves, or trauma/tragedy. Transitions can be stressful for any individual. However, going through transitions and adjustments as...
There are so many articles circulating on how to “survive” the holidays. Let’s be honest–people survive things like hurricanes, plagues, and 5 o’clock traffic. Sometimes people refer to surviving time with family during the holidays too! (If it is that bad, you should probably schedule with us now)! We dream of romantic holidays, but we question how to connect with...
My husband and I have become friends with our neighbors—the husband is a retired Navy Seal. The stories he can share are like something you’d see at the movies. Unfortunately, they are all too real. It amazes me that he can have such a great outlook on life, after facing so many disturbing events. It leaves me wondering why some...
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