What To Expect in Couples and Marriage...
Why Did the Affair Happen?
Infidelity creates waves of disorientation in a marriage. The betrayed spouse may describe the aftermath as an earthquake that shakes them to their core, tears them down, and leaves them with a surge of emotions. Being flooded with these emotions creates confusion and a struggle even to begin processing the event.
How Relational Health Correlates with Happiness
Changing just one thing to be happier sounds too good to be true. Dr. Robert Waldinger completed an interview to share the findings from his substantial research on happiness.
Talking about Sex in Your Marriage
No one reads this advice with complete shock. People have read this recommendation in books, been told by a friend, or heard this advice from their therapist.
Why does my partner keep shutting down, and what can I do?
Marriage and couples counselor Sara Baxter discusses why our partner might be shutting down, and what we can do about it.
Sex After Dark: That event you were embarrassed to go to
For years, I have been aware of the annual (except for COVID) Sex After Dark event IUSB Residence Life hosts. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I agreed to serve on the panel. I am usually speaking about sex to couples who are at least in their 30s.
Anatomy of Marriage
Divorce and marital satisfaction are not in the...
Great Monogamous Sex: Advice for Straight Married Men
If you are a straight married man and looking...
Ratios Predicting Divorce and Marital Dissatisfaction
When we make a commitment to our partner, our...
Emotional Unavailability – When Your Partner Can’t Connect
When we commit to a relationship, we usually...