I’ll admit it…I’ve been on a romantic date with my husband, only to stop to post a photo on Instagram or Facebook about our dinner and how much I love him. And while I’m at it, let me just clear out those notifications. And go ahead and check your email. Before I know it, five minutes has gone by 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...
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...
My husband and I have a different marriage than most. He works out of town for two weeks and then comes home for one week. Reconnecting after separation from work is a large part of our relationship, and is for many commuter couples, where one spouse works in a different city or state. Reconnecting simply means coming back together. It...
Let’s face it – the holidays can be a crazy time. We may joke about venturing into the holiday hustle, but in reality, we all need more help during the holidays. The holidays are full of family, fun, and excitement but that translates to longer to-do lists, special meals to make, people to entertain, gifts to choose from, and money...
When the unthinkable happens, how do you respond? The most natural response is to just act on whatever feels good at the moment. There are many responses to discovering that your partner has cheated – and all of them feel valid at the moment. However, in the days and weeks after the discovery, some reactions hinder healing. This holds whether...
Halloween has just passed and the stores are already full of Christmas décor. Most people feel like they don’t have time to catch their breath and the holidays fly by in a blur. Research confirms holiday stress is real and while it can be an exciting time, the holidays can also bring on a lot of pressure. Interestingly, holiday stress...
Have you ever tried to talk to your partner and felt unsure if they heard a word you said or even noticed you standing there? Chances are your answer is yes. Most of us can remember a time when we felt like we were talking to a brick wall or speaking another language. No, we aren’t speaking a different language....
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