Columnist “Ask Amy” (Chicago Tribune) recently reassured a betrayed wife that with time and counseling she and her husband could recover from his online affair. Amy replies to “Wanting to Trust” that couples who recover from infidelity sometimes find greater … Read More
Recovery.org set out to research how easy it is for men and women to cheat online and they discovered some interesting statistics about the interactions of cheaters and singles on OkCupid, a dating site. I think this is important for … Read More
A study cited in Time Magazine has revealed that couples cite three competencies that lead to greater satisfaction and a lasting relationship: knowledge of your partner, life skills, and respectful communication. What’s your experience? Is that enough to guarantee a … Read More
I recently wrote an article for the Imago International Conference coming up in October 2013 where I talk about the changing institution of marriage, explicit vs implicit monogamy agreements, the nature of betrayal, and how we as relationship therapists can … Read More
This past week I was a guest on the Joan Hamburg Show to discuss my recent article on YourTango and HuffPost regarding emotional affairs and how to tell if you’re having one. Listen to the recording on the station’s website … Read More
What do you argue about most in your relationship? What resolution would you generally prefer? New research from Baylor University says power is the root struggle in most arguments between married partners. “A relinquishment of power was found in interviews … Read More
It’s no secret to anyone who is familiar with my work that there is a debate amongst sex and relationship experts whether sexual and emotional monogamy is “natural” in humans. I came across an interesting article online at NYTimes that … Read More
Ever been lovesick? It hurts and feels wonderful at the same time. It is a feeling common in every culture in the world. Our desire for love and longing for it always prevails. When love is lost, the loss of … Read More
Want to save your marriage? Check out my article on Huffington Post: 5 Ways to Affair-Proof Your Marriage Before It’s Too Late An affair can wreck your marriage. If you have an affair, expect up to two years, maybe even … Read More
Check out my new blog post on YourTango – Are you having an emotional affair? Emotional affairs really happen. How can you tell if you are having an emotional affair? They start out as regular friendships and work relationships, your … Read More