Higher-Order Skills and Why They Matter to Marriage

Don’t be afraid of growth Grappling with Sexual and Relational Ambiguity I remember when my...Read more

Radical Mindfulness and Sex

Radical Mindfulness in Sex There is a therapeutic tool called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)[i] which...Read more

When Getting a Babysitter Is Hard: Date Night at Home for Couples with Young Kids

Every Friday night for as long as I can remember, my husband and I have...Read more

Restaurant Hop Date Night Idea

Every Sunday night I sit down and fill out my weekly planner, making sure that...Read more

Nourish Your Relationship With a Date Night In

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ―...Read more

Getting in Sync on Date Night

When I got married 24 years ago, I asked my grandmothers to tell me how...Read more

Date Night at the Museum

Even though my husband and I both agree that I love art more than he...Read more

When Boredom Hits–Sparks vs. Embers

Sex is often said to be the barometer of the entire relationship, so what happens...Read more

Conflict is the Opportunity for Intimacy

When couples say they’ve never had conflict, it’s likely that one of two things may...Read more

Is Seeking Approval Hurting Your Relationships?

If you’ve picked up your phone today or turned on your television, you’ve probably—although...Read more

Can Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Take Your Relationship to New Levels?

A couple of years ago, with my 40th upcoming birthday staring me in the face,...Read more

Balancing a Connection with Self and Others

This is part 2 of a 3 part series about differentiation of self. Read the...Read more