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Some of the most important aspects of our relationships are the hardest to measure. We easily notice when our partner looks lovingly into our eyes, when conversations flow effortlessly, or when we simply feel energized and joyful in each other's presence. Similarly, when distrust creeps in, or when there’s tension in the space between us, we feel it immediately. It’s unmistakable and impossible to ignore, yet challenging to pin down precisely or address using a straightfo

The first time I heard it said that happiness is something we choose, I thought to myself, “Ha! That’s some refrigerator-magnet BS!” At...

Maybe it’s because I lived the better part of my life in Denmark where the greyness of winter seems interminable. By the time spring...

Have you ever had a hard time softening and reconnecting with your partner after being hurt, misunderstood, or unfairly blamed? Is it ...

Do you ever feel that your life and family don’t match the happy images you see on commercials? Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed, in a...

I used to be so angry and exasperated about my romantic relationships with women. Make no mistake, I loved being with women and enjoyed...

During my years of relationship coaching, I can’t tell you how many men have said something like this to me: “If only I had a bullet...

Why does intimacy and passion die over time in relationship? In the beginning of relationship, we are open and in a mood of wonder about...

Anyone else feel like “Groundhog Day” in your marriage these days? Other than stuff we find on our screens, there’s a whole lot less ...

Date night is always a good idea. With the increased “ground hog day” feeling many of us have been having during Covid times, creating...

During Covid, many more relationships have turned into long distance relationships. If you’re not sheltering in place with your...

When you’ve been together with someone for a while, maybe even several decades, it’s easy to lose your sense of curiosity and assume you...

“Hey honey, check out what I found on Facebook!” “Why are you showing me that garbage? Stop wasting time on your phone!" Ouch. Anyone...

We all know the value of exercising and staying fit. It’s practically recommended by every doctor and expert in the world. Does that...

The other day while we were driving in the car, Christian was angry. Not at me. He was frustrated that his back wasn’t healed enough yet...