AdminNov 18, 20172 minCase Study: How One Couple Avoided Drifting ApartTim and Dan are a supercouple, at least their friends think so. When they first met, they had dreams of owning a ranch in Montana. Tim, f...
AdminNov 18, 20172 minWhat Is For Dinner?Kristin and Diana have been together eight years, and married for seven. Between the two of them there they have two children, Kevin, age...
AdminNov 18, 20172 minYour partner can make your life dreams come trueI recently encountered a couple that had a unique dream. On partner, who we'll call Tim, wanted to climb to the top of Machu Picchu. Last...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minI came across a situation this week where a couple is struggling with one partner’s alcohol addictioI’m not so into sex. My partner loves it. He would ideally like it every day. We end up having sex about once a week. I figure if I can g...
AdminNov 18, 20172 minHow to Pick a Therapist: Guide for Couples with AddictionsI came across a situation this week where a couple is struggling with one partner’s alcohol addiction. I thought it would be useful to wr...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minYour Weekly State of the Union Meeting FormatSome couples have emailed wanting tips on having a weekly check in meeting. Here's the format we teach in the therapy clinic: Step 1. Beg...
AdminNov 18, 20172 minEveryone Is A Dating ExpertI am privileged today to write this article amongst some of the world's leading, most recognized, dating experts. I am surrounded by new ...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minFive Things You're Doing RightI saw an interesting experiment a couple tried out recently. They wanted to change the atmosphere of negativity that they both felt at ho...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minHe Just Won't ListenThis is one of the more common complaints that we hear from our readers about a spouse or partner. "She only hears her side of the story....
AdminNov 18, 20172 minHow To Tell Him You Want Help For The RelationshipThis is one of the biggest questions we get on a regular basis. “Any ideas how to tell my partner that we should get a little help?" 1. A...
AdminNov 18, 20172 minResolving Sexual IncompatibilityA gay couple came in to see me recently because their sex life evaporated. They were together over 15 years, and were now in their 40’s. ...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minThe Secret to Long Term Physical IntimacyI loved watching this TED Talk by Esther Perel. In addition to Esther's thirty-year therapy practice in New York City, she also serves on...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minGood for Gay Couples: Quick Tips about Gay RelationshipsCan you... Name some of your partner’s recent important events? Name some of your partner’s upcoming events? Name you r partner’s current...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minTurning Toward: Simple Tips about Gay RelationshipsA great way to feel closer to your partner is to TURN TOWARDS (instead of away) from your partner - especially with the small every day ...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minHow The Conversation Starts Is Usually How It FinishesThe way a conversation starts is usually how it ends, 96% of the time. So, if it starts poorly with criticism, it will end that way as we...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minSame-Sex Marriage: What Can Straight Couples Can Learn From Gay & Lesbian Couples?Listen to the recording of Salvatore (Sam) Garanzini, GCI Executive Director on CBS's Wavemaker Conversations, taped 4/29/15: As the Supr...
AdminNov 18, 20171 minTips for Gay Marriage LongevityWant to know the secret for keeping your relationship or marriage in good health? A new study on marital satisfaction by the National Bur...