Tag: communication

The moving truck buzzed while we flew by cars waiting to exit the 8-lane freeway. "Hey, you were supposed to turn there! You don’t...

According to the NIH, communication and conflict resolution are directly related to relationship well-being. And for the couples I see in my office, communication is by...

Marriage isn’t a cake that you put in the oven and check on in 15 years. You need to be an active participant in cultivating, nurturing, and energizing your relationship with your partner. This is particularly important given that American Psychological Association has found that 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce and 60-70% of second marriages end in divorce. Having a strong, satisfying marriage over time will have an unparalleled impact on your day-to-day happiness and long-term feelings of well-being.

When you've felt the raw power of sexual joy there is never any going back to "blah."

Sex is often a mixed-up dance between two people. But sex begins with yourself; and ultimately, your sexual joy begins with your own relationship to something inside you. Sex and sexual dysfunction is 90% in your head. So when sex is off, either between you and yourself, or you and others, there is some examination that might need to take place. (I'm not a doctor, and I have no understanding of erectile disfunction or other medically related sexual issues.) With that, I've compiled a researched and observational guide to help guide your sexual happiness.

Communication. It’s one of those words that cannot be ignored when talking about how to create and nurture a good relationship, and certainly a nonnegotiable in a marriage. But when health issues, ranging from a headache to a chronic illness, come into play—communication becomes that much harder, and that much more important.

I get it: it’s boring to talk about communication. It’s certainly not a novel idea and for the most part it seems simple. Listen. Don’t yell. Don’t point fingers, and so on. What makes marriage different from dating though, is that marriage is the ultimate partnership.

Whether you’re celebrating newlywed bliss or you’ve been together for 20 years, one thing remains constant: marriage requires effort. You and your partner must work together and work on the relationship if you want your marriage to withstand the test of time. There are certain tell-tale signs that can help to determine the strength and longevity of a relationship, and when you know which factors to focus on, you can work smarter not harder. Whether you’re struggling or just need an occasional reminder, here are five keys to a long-lasting, successful marriage.

The notion of emotional intelligence (EQ) having more or just as much importance as IQ has been circulating in the business world for some time. It’s now expected and sought after in all of the executive ranks. It seems logical that EQ would be even more critical in our relationships and especially in our marriages.

From a marital standpoint, this type of "intelligence" helps you understand your spouse’s point of view. It helps you recognize his or her emotional state and react appropriately. It’s also about fine-tuning your self-awareness and regulating your own emotions. All ingredients in a happy, balanced, respectful and loving marriage.