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

The world of dating and maintaining relationships has changed radically. Gone are the days of sending love letters via snail mail. Gone are the days of getting to know people slowly, over time and a number of dates. Today, with Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn we are in constant contact with our love interests. We

Serious difficulties in a relationship can be fairly obvious and, according to Dr. Barton Goldsmith, these are ten reasons to reconsider your involvement with your partner: 1) Abuse. 2) Serial infidelity. 3) No communication. 4) Alcoholism or drug addiction. 5) Chronic arguing. 6) Your partner won’t go to counseling. 7) Not being nice. 8) When

Help for you and your spouse may be as simple as letting go of the past. Whatever the transgression or circumstances, letting go is a step toward building a better future. Dropping the negative emotional attachments to things that cannot be changed stops those events from continuing to affect our present. If you or your

Psychologists define guilt as a negative emotion, fitting in the category of other distressing mental states such as agony, grief, and loneliness. There are many theories about the causes of guilt but there are five agreed upon types. First is guilt over something you did. Second is guilt for something you didn’t do but wish

It is natural for people to think of their minds and bodies as two different systems, apart and separate from each other; however, this is not the case. When we are fearful or apprehensive, we exhibit physical signs from sweating to shaking. This is also true when we are depressed, lonely or sad. Our bodies

Contrary to the age old advice to “never go to bed angry,” it may be better for some couples to postpone arguments until the next day rather than hash things out when they are angry and tired. Anger makes us less able to think creatively and, therefore, less able to solve problems. Sleep deprivation affects

About.com has put together some great ideas for maintaining a strong healthy relationship. If you’re looking to put some vitality back in yours, take a look at their ten ways to save your marriage. 1. Get better at sex. 2. Make time for fun. 3. Make money. 4. Don’t cheat. 5. Quit bad mouthing your

Laurie Mintz, Ph. D. writes in this article about the difference between being selfish and taking care of yourself. Women, she says, tend to confuse the two. This confusion can lead to problems in the home and in relationships. She mentions a proverb that says, “You must fill your own pitcher before filling everyone else’s