Build a Better Relationship: Use Your Emotions to Deepen Intimacy

Whether or not you consider yourself an “emotional” person, there’s no doubt about it: emotions play a central role in your relationship and in building a deeper level of intimacy. When you share your feelings, you communicate directly about your needs and the deepest parts of yourself. Feelings aren’t random–your feelings are in response [...]

Relationship Advice: Practice Acceptance Each Day and Keep the Divorce Lawyer Away

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences ~Audre Lorde In the beginning there were similarities… Early in your relationship, you and your partner probably rejoiced when you discovered shared interests: “I can’t believe you like foreign films too–it was such a [...]

Marriage Advice: Turning conflict into opportunities

“I really hate it when we argue…but I’ve also learned so much about my husband from our fights and we have a stronger relationship now.” ~Sandra, married seven years Even the most effective communicators get into spats now and then. And despite your best efforts at marital bliss, you and your partner will disagree [...]

Healthy Relationship, Healthy Self: Build a Stronger Connection Through Self-intimacy

Intimacy is all about connection–the feeling that you and your partner are kindred spirits. The hallmark of a healthy marriage or relationship is feeling close and attuned to your partner, but maintaining this connection isn’t always easy. Therefore, finding ways to enhance intimacy is a priority for all couples. Self-intimacy: A prerequisite to interpersonal [...]

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