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If your sexual desire has waned after years of marriage, it may be time to look at underlying factors that could be causing problems in the bedroom. Variations in libido are normal. A sudden, drastic drop, however, is something that may have psychological and/or physiological roots that should be addressed. Psychological factors can range from […]

Sharon Rivkin, on the website Hitchedmag.com, has seven ideas to help you avoid boredom in your marriage:  1.) Stay interested in life and in your own personal growth. 2.) Remember the purpose of your life. 3.) Stay connected with your spouse while giving each other the space for other pursuits. 4.) Follow your passions and

Sometimes worrying can be helpful; sometimes it can be disastrous. When we see a yellow light and worry about stopping for a traffic signal, we are motivated to put a plan into action, braking, and we are benefitted by our worry. We are not injured in an accident. If, after passing safely through the intersection,

College students, military personnel, and dual-career couples may all be required to endure separations for a few days or a few months. In spite of cliché wisdom, absence may not make the heart grow fonder. Adult attachment styles greatly affect these relationships. Studies show, as one might suspect, that people with anxious attachment styles are

Quickies are, of necessity, the way most people have sex in spite of new age movements toward taking more time. Men are more likely to be satisfied by these caveman proceedings but, with a little work, the quickie can be a way to spice up your relationship and, believe it or not, may be satisfying

Marriage Education (M.E.) is taught in classes, workshops, and during weekend retreats. M.E. is based on research and designed to develop skills in communication and conflict resolution. Every couple comes to M.E. classes with different agendas. Some argue all the time. Some are bored and looking to put the spark back in their relationship. Others

Do you argue with you spouse over the mess in the kitchen? If you do, then you should learn to negotiate your way out of the situation. Otherwise, this argument or others are likely to continue without satisfactory solutions. Any area of disagreement should be open to conversation. First, explain your feelings without making your

Samantha Joel, who has an “M.A. in Dating Decisions,” shares some pointers about getting over a partner after a breakup. First of all, a romantic partner generally may be classified as a primary attachment figure. You depended on this person for validation and support. They are likely to be the one with whom you would

When someone yells at you, do you respond by trying to make things better for that person? If your wife is angry, do you buy her flowers? Do you make a special dinner for your husband to try and make the abuse stop? Do you think this will make them behave differently? Abusive people are

Sex addiction has many of the same signs of addiction that are exhibited by other dependent behaviors. Addictions make life unmanageable in many ways including dire effects on financial, emotional and physical health. From the increased risk of STDs to bankruptcy, sex addiction has its own set of negative impacts on the addict. Sex addiction