Healthy Love Relationships

In any relationship worth having conflict is bound to arise. The true test of the relationship is whether or not you feel that it is worthwhile to resolve these conflicts and if you are able to do so in a fair and objective way. Key elements to fighting fairly include sticking to the […]

It may be hard enough to say no to a request but really meaning it can be even harder. Many of us are already perpetual suckers who find themselves challenged to even considering answering no to a request. Those of us who are able to say no, at least initially, often end up […]

There are a number of incredibly nice things that you can do for the man in your life to let him know how much he means to you. Really thinking about his personality and hobbies and personalizing your gestures will demonstrate that you care about him. You will surprise the man in your […]

In most cases, men typically assume that once a women is fulfilled and content with the relationship, she should stay that way. He thinks that once he has proven his love for her, then she should know it forever. She should feel secure with him, regardless of what happens, without ever needing to […]

Among couples that come in to counseling with relationship problems, the most common complaint about intimacy is: We’re just too busy for sex. This is especially true when the husband and wife are both working full time jobs. Add to that schedule a family of children to take care of, and it is […]

There is a natural phenomenon that occurs when we first fall in love. We are happy, vibrant, and confident. Nobody needs to be told how to be happy when falling in love. This kind of happiness just comes naturally when we are discovering another person in life. It is one of […]

Among couples that come in to counseling with relationship problems, the most common complaint about intimacy is: We’re just too busy for sex. This is especially true when the husband and wife are both working full time jobs. Add to that schedule a family of children to take care of, and it is […]

The words, Im sorry can get us out of trouble when weve done something wrong or hurt someone we care about but the key to a good apology is really meaning it and convincing the other person that you are truly remorseful. Apologizing just for the sake of keeping the peace is not an […]

In most cases, men typically assume that once a women is fulfilled and content with the relationship, she should stay that way. He thinks that once he has proven his love for her, then she should know it forever. She should feel secure with him, regardless of what happens, without ever needing to […]

The term, He said/she said is often heard in the unfortunate case of rape. In this situation the term applies to the fact that when there is little factual evidence on which to base a decision the jury is left trying to determine whos story they believe and the case becomes one of her […]

It may be hard enough to say no to a request but really meaning it can be even harder. Many of us are already perpetual suckers who find themselves challenged to even considering answering no to a request. Those of us who are able to say no, at least initially, often end up […]