Cell phone use is part of everyone’s life, every day. The use of cell phones can improve your relationships or negatively impact your family life. Have you noticed your cell phone use doing both?Cell Phone Use and Your Family LifeCell phones can help your family life by adding to your connection with others, making it easy to plan activities as...
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....
It is well known that in a committed relationship, sex is a wonderful way for partners to be both physically and emotionally connected. Research has found that healthy sex in a relationship increases the amount of affection felt by partners. This increased affection creates more intimacy and in turn can lead to more healthy sex! New research has found that...
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...
In my experience, one of the most pressing issues for couples is sex and intimacy. More specifically, the conversation often revolves around the frequency, satisfaction and difference in libidos. According to a survey, 62% of women admitted to not being satisfied with their sex lives. Also, the survey showed that 18% of respondents do the bulk of the initiating and...
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...
As we get older the magic of Christmas and the holidays can fade a bit. I recently read this interesting post that explains some of the reasons why that can happen. However, you have a new baby and all that changes – the excitement of the holidays intensifies. Getting to see the magic of the holidays through the eyes of a...
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...
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