Relationships

• The Art of Listening

  This past Mother’s Day, I was recalling all of the things that make my own mom so wonderful and special. One of the things that came to mind was, no matter what problem I had or predicament I got myself into growing up, I knew I could always turn to her for comfort and advice. There was, and still is, something almost therapeutic about going to her with my problems.

• Staying The Course

  If I’ve learned one thing, it’s this world we live in is a wondrous and often perplexing place. Life has a way of leading us in many different directions. Often we must make difficult choices as to which path we’re going to follow and what direction our lives are going to take. It’s easy to get confused along the way and is sometimes hard to know which path is the right one.

• Online Affairs – It’s Still Cheating

  I’m amazed at the number of letters I receive having to do with problems associated with online love affairs. Although online relationships of all kinds seem to be fraught with problems, in this article, I’m only referring to those situations which involve marriages and other committed relationships, not online relationships between two single people.

• Let’s Talk About Sex

  Sex. A favorite subject of many, and something we all think about. It’s part of our daily lives in some way or another, and an important part of our relationships. However, despite all we hear, read, see, and think about sex, it’s one of those things which many of us find difficult to talk about with our partners.

• Leave Your Scorecard At The Door

  When we’re agitated or generally stressed out, it’s all too easy to take our frustrations out on those closest to us. One prime example of this is; keeping score.

• Focus On The Big Picture

  With every marriage license issued, there should also be given two sets of seat belts – for one thing’s certain, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. No matter how much in love we are or how hard we work at our relationships, there will be those times when things go wrong – it’s just a fact of life.

• Dating Your Spouse

  After being with my wife Diane for the better part of twenty years, I was pretty comfortable in thinking there wasn’t anything about her which I didn’t already know. I understand now what an arrogant attitude that was, and how that very way of thinking has impeded our growth as a couple and diminished some of the fulfillment each of us derives from our relationship.

• A Game For Love

  Whether you’ve been with your partner for many years or you’re just starting a new relationship, building true intimacy is crucial in developing a strong and loving relationship. Often we work hardest to develop intimacy in the initial stages of a relationship, and become somewhat lax in our efforts in the ensuing years.