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Why We Need Vulnerability in Relationships

November 20, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

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In relationships, we talk about taking them to another level. Maybe it’s the first time you say those three special words, maybe it’s when you take your loved one to meet the parents over the holidays or maybe it’s moving in together. No matter what phase of your relationship you’re in, you can always take it to another level of depth and ...read more

Filed Under: Couples Tagged With: counseling, couples counseling, intimacy, move slowly, relationships, tough conversations, trust, vulnerability

How to Know If You Are Marrying the Wrong Person

July 3, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

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One of the biggest things that happen in our lives is finding a mate and getting married. This event is a pivotal moment for many people, and something they look forward to long before the event happens. Getting married can also be stressful and scary. But if you have the right partner along for the ride, then things should still be fun and ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: affection, argue, aruguing, closeness in relationships, communication, fight, fighting, intimacy, laughter, marriage, marrying the right person, marrying the wrong person, personality, pre-wedding stress, relationships, sex

Sexual Desire Discrepancies and What To Do About It

February 6, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

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Do you feel like your partner wants sex all the time? You hate to say “no” (again), but then, why should you be having sex if you don’t want to? Sexual desire discrepancy is when one partner wants sex more frequently yet the occurrence of actual intercourse doesn’t match the desire. “I’m sorry, honey, not tonight,” is a common area of ...read more

Filed Under: Couples Tagged With: conflict, couples, desire discrepancy, he wants sex more than me, intimacy, marriage, passion, relationships, sex, sexual compatibility, sexuality

The Wisdom & Art of Flirting

November 28, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

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As a therapist, I see both singles looking for a relationship and couples trying to rekindle a spark. You know what both groups of people need more in their lives (and more practice at)??? Flirting. Flirting is to behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, oftentimes for amusement rather than with serious intentions...well, ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating, Individuals Tagged With: body language, conversation, dating, eye contact, flirt, flirting, intimacy, marriage, relationships, self-confidence, self-esteem, sex, sexual compatibility, touch

Why Physical Touch Is So Important in Relationships

July 11, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

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One of the many issues that my clients – and couples in particular – present with are related to the experience of touching and being touched.  For a variety of reasons, it seems that we are losing touch (pardon the horrible pun!) with our desire for physical contact. What I am seeing is that electronic “connection” is actually replacing ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: connection, flirt, intimacy, nonverbal communication, relationships, touch, touching

10 Things You Can Do To Make Your Relationship Better Right Now

September 27, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

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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

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: exercise, intimacy, love, make your relationship better, quality time, relationships, spending time together

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