A beautiful new home, a new opportunity across the country, a bigger apartment, or starting out on your own for the first time can all be exciting adventures. However, moving can be one of the toughest times in any couple’s life. The strain on a marriage during the moving process ranks high on the list of reasons people split up....
My husband and I recently went on a cruise for vacation. If you have never cruised before, it’s worth exploring the option. If you have cruised before, you know there are countless activities to engage in. On this recent cruise, one activity we participated in was called “The Yes or No Game.” The challenge was to answer great questions posed...
Now that winter is coming to an end and the first day of spring is here, it’s time to get to the spring cleaning. No, this isn’t a blog about chores and cleaning out the garage, but rather a great time of the year to do some spring cleaning in your relationship. The winter months can be cold and dreary....
Having sex after delivery of a new baby can be a challenge for many couples. Most doctors recommend waiting between 4-6 weeks for sex to avoid pain and complications. It seems that most couples follow doctor’s recommendations as only 43% of parents initiate sex before 6 weeks after giving birth, according to a research in postpartum couples. Welcoming a baby...
What’s so special about make-up sex?“We felt deeply connected.”“It was so hot!”“I’ve never had a sexual experience that passionate!”“We made love for hours and woke up more in love than ever!”These are just a few things I have heard people say when they are describing make-up sex. People swear that make-up sex is the best sex. There is some science...
The holidays can bring joy and love but also pose challenges for newlyweds. The Newlywed’s first holidays can be exciting and stressful. You may have learned to communicate through your differences, but now you’re adding family and their opinions into the mix. Sure, it may not feel much different if you’ve been together for many years and have spent a number...
The joys of the season are upon us. The feeling of good tidings in the air, joyous carolers, holiday gatherings, yummy foods, and gifts for that special someone. Holidays are a time of celebration, right? Most of us look forward to them but if we are being 100% honest, the holidays can also be a very stressful time. Research shows a...
Are you one of the lucky few who gets along with your in-laws? Dr. Terri Apter, a psychologist at Cambridge University, recently wrote a book titled, “What Do You Want from Me?: Learning to Get Along with In-Laws”. In the research for this book she interviewed hundreds of couples around the world. During these interviews, she found that nearly 75%...
Blending two families together can be hard no matter what season it is. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2011 there were over 1.3 Million households in the United States with stepchildren. That’s a lot of blended families. There is no season more difficult for a blended family than the holiday season. Having a blended family during the holidays creates...
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