Dr. Joe James says there are typical blunders people make when dealing with an unfaithful spouse. He suggests some ways to avoid these pitfalls and to work on making your relationship stronger than ever. As much as you want to … Read More
According to a recent survey by Today.com and SELF magazine which builds on a previous study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 58% of people hide money from their spouses. Techniques include keeping cash tucked away, hiding purchases, and … Read More
According to Jan Stevens, the most effective way to build relationship trust is to be consistent in every facet of the relationship, including your behavior and how you treat your partner. She writes, “What causes suspicion in relationships are sudden … Read More
The team from YourTango.com has compiled a list of behaviors that may indicate your husband is being less than honest with you. Among them: taking phone calls in private, deleting texting history, keeping several e-mail accounts, avoiding family events, spending … Read More
Dr. Laura Berman reminds us of some of the health benefits of sex. You can burn up to 150 calories per hour having “sexercise,” as she calls it. Sex reduces stress by releasing endorphins and other relaxation chemicals, giving you … Read More
Should you keep infidelity in your marriage from your children? Counselor Jan Stevens says to think about how they’ll feel when they discover the truth. Most parents are concerned with what’s best for their children, but the answers are not … Read More
Decreasing our sense of self-awareness is what meditation and orgasm have in common, according to Nadia Webb, writing in the journal Scientific American recently. Our internal conversation stops, or at least slows down, during both activities and Webb says, “We … Read More
A relationship can look great, but if needs aren’t being met, there’s trouble ahead. Author Sheri Meyers shares some warning indicators. Living together but leading separate lives is the first sign. You may talk, but is there any depth to … Read More
Alternative sexual lifestyle guru Amy Shiner writes about the importance of balance between time alone and time together. She talks about her own experience of spending time with girlfriends and taking vacations by herself, in order to recharge her battery … Read More
You may be surprised to learn that in most cases, sex addiction therapists recommend a year of treatment before deciding whether to leave your sex-addicted spouse. Virginia Gilbert, MFT, says if true commitment is present on both sides, “…the marriage … Read More