In my work with couples, there is often some dissatisfaction around the frequency of sex. One person may feel deprived while the other feels pressured. The pressure can build to the point where there is little touching–whether it’s sexual or not. The person who is missing sex tries to be patient but can become frustrated […]
2011 is coming to an end. I’d like to share my most popular posts with you and invite your comments! Relationship Advice Lots of people want help in making their relationships better. Whether that’s through a couple’s counselling retreat, couple’s counselling, or reading blog posts like mine, couples are motivated to re-connect in more meaningful […]
Jack and Jill had been married for over 10 years. They had two very busy children. Between work and parenting, they began to feel like they were leading parallel lives. As the demands of work and home-life continued, they began to argue over finances, chores, and sex. Jill felt taken for granted, Jack felt abandoned. […]
Holiday Traditions The holidays… How do you feel about holiday traditions like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, summer or winter vacations? How about getting together with friends or family for Sunday night dinners, planning date nights, or celebrating birthdays? Often times we take for granted that the person we love will want to experience these events […]
Maintaining Your Friendship In some ways it’s funny to think that we have to intentionally maintain a friendship with our partner. But the reality for many of us is that life can be really hectic! Between work, family, and home–let alone time for oneself–lies a myriad of responsibilities. It’s easy for us to forget to […]
When you’ve been with someone for awhile, it can be challenging to maintain emotional connection or even sometimes to remember why you liked your partner in the first place!!
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog about 3 ways to help troubled relationships. I talked about friendship, influencing one another, and trying to make things better. I’ve been thinking about advice on relationships because I’m often asked, “What makes a happy marriage or a happy relationship?” Friendship is key.
Relationships aren’t easy. Once you get past the honeymoon stage and regular life sets in, it can take a lot of work!!
I’m a real sucker for good quotes. In honour of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would quote some folk’s reflections on love, romance, and passion from the movies, authors, singers, leaders, and some great unknowns. Some are cute, others idealistic, some realistic, and still others are for the true romantic. Enjoy these expressions of love!!
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day can put a lot of pressure on us—if we’re not in a relationship, if our relationship isn’t going well, if we don’t have much money, or if we want to make the day really special. How can we celebrate it with meaning to strengthen the relationships we have?
