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Does Online Flirting Pose a Threat to a Relationship?

Does Online Flirting Pose a Threat to a Relationship?

From Facebook, to Snapchat, to Tinder: a little chatting here, some flirting there – what’s the problem? If it’s not in-person, it’s harmless, right?  When there is a real person on the other end, should you treat your online actions with the same set of morals and values you would in real life interactions? When […]

I Don’t Know If I Am Still in Love With My Spouse

I Don’t Know If I Am Still in Love With My Spouse

Meeting someone and experiencing one exciting “first” after another with that person is an emotionally thrilling experience for most of us. The process of learning about your partner and getting more intimate over time is an electrifying phase in a relationship. One of the most challenging things for many people is to maintain that same […]

Why Some Men Don’t Want Sex

Why Some Men Don’t Want Sex

When a husband doesn’t want sex, as his partner it is all-too-easy to jump to conclusions: “he doesn’t find me attractive anymore. There must be someone else. He no longer loves me.” Due to the pervasive cultural myth that men always have sex on the mind, often only have sex on the mind, it can […]

How to Manage Feelings of Anger with Your Partner

How to Manage Feelings of Anger with Your Partner

Anger is a feeling that we all experience now and then. It is not a bad emotion, it just signals that there’s a roadblock that needs to be dealt with. It makes us aware of a problem. When we share our daily life with a person, our personalities, habits, values and interests may not always […]

The Impact of Arguing in Front of Your Children

The Impact of Arguing in Front of Your Children

Kids pay close attention to their parents as role models. They naturally observe emotions as indications about how safe they are in the family. Of course, verbal conflict is a normal part of everyday life and also part of a healthy, always evolving relationship between partners. The crucial part is not whether or not parents […]

The Art of Getting Heard

The Art of Getting Heard

We all know what it’s like: you are in the middle of trying to resolve a conflict with your partner but you just feel like you’re running in circles. Nothing seems to have any constructive effect or move your conversation to some sort of mutual understanding. You seem to talk and talk and talk, trying […]

Finding a Relationship After a Breakup

Finding a Relationship After a Breakup

When you’ve experienced a breakup, you may want to hide out, stay in bed or be by yourself. There can be a blow to your happiness and self-confidence. The thought of ever finding love again can seem impossible, especially after enduring serious heartache and rejection. With enough time, you can get back to feeling fabulous […]