The Sex-Starved Marriage

The Sex-Starved Marriage

Depending on what is or isn’t happening for you in the bedroom, this may or may not come as a surprise: Around 40 million Americans exist in a sexless marriage.  This is troubling to hear, especially given the consequences that arise from lack of sex and general...
How to Nurture Healthy Relationships

How to Nurture Healthy Relationships

Happily ever after. That’s the dream, the end-all-be-all goal of any romantic relationship. The underlying message seems to be that if you’re lucky enough to find the right person—your soulmate—it happens naturally. All you have to do is… nothing. Let’s have a moment...
The Importance of Creativity and Novelty in Relationships

The Importance of Creativity and Novelty in Relationships

When falling in love, everything is exciting. You’re a kid in a candy store of dopamine, oxytocin, butterflies, and anticipation. A new relationship makes you feel so alive, and the best part about it is these feelings simply occur.   Then life happens. Your brain...
Do This Before You Walk Down the Aisle

Do This Before You Walk Down the Aisle

When planning a wedding, the air is abuzz with excitement. The focus is geared toward dresses and tresses, venues and menus. And yet… At this point, we all know the statistics: in the USA, the likelihood of getting a divorce is between 40 and 50 percent. And that’s...
What is Love?

What is Love?

The word “love” is yet another great example of how the English language fails us.  You’ve probably heard the Inuit have over 50 words for “snow,” and even though snow can get pretty deep, love is way deeper. It’s a complex feeling experienced in different ways, and...
Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Want to know one of the biggest misconceptions about Valentine’s Day? Many people seem to think that you have to be in a relationship to celebrate it.  The reality is, it doesn’t matter if you’re single or not. This holiday is all about love. And why not show...