Narcissism is one of those terms that get thrown around pretty easily. Whenever someone is confident on the verge of being cocky, or who is very driven to achieve, they can get called out as being narcissistic. The question then becomes, what DOES make someone a true narcissist? What behaviors do they display that are truly “red flags”? It ...read more
10 Things You Can Do To Make Your Relationship Better Right Now
Obviously, there are hundreds of things that you could do to enhance your relationship. Here are ten of those ideas that have proven to be very helpful for many couples with whom I’ve worked. 1. Hold Hands Beyond the simplest display of PDA, scientific studies of couples clearly show that holding hands reduces stress and increases our feelings of ...read more
Are You Sexually Compatible?
One of the things I hear questions about from my single clients and couples clients has to do with sexual compatibility. Usually, something going on, or not going on, in the bedroom often triggers the conversation. If you are struggling with this, you don’t need to feel alone. Your concerns are certainly not unique and very familiar. It turns ...read more
Keeping The Spark Alive: Breathing New Life Into Your Relationship
It’s probably safe to assume that everyone loves the comfort and security of their marriage or relationship provides. But, it’s probably also a solid bet to assume no one wants that spark, that magic in their relationship, to disappear. It can seem like a catch-22. In order to feel attracted to a new partner, we have to feel that spark. And yet, in ...read more
Using Cell Phones and Social Media: 7 Practical Tips For Your Relationships
My wife and I were relaxing at home the other night when I looked over and realized that both of us were paying more attention to our cell phones and iPads than to each other. This doesn't happen too much, but it really made me think. “Look at us, what are we doing!?” I asked my wife. We were sitting right next to each other, yet we weren’t even ...read more