Is Sex Important in a Marriage relationship? Is sex even necessary? If it’s important, why? Kyle and Lindsey I met Kyle and Lindsey (not there real names) a few years ago. Most of the couples I talk with have minor problems. Kyle and Lindsey were no different. Lindsey felt disconnected. Kyle frustrated. The more we […]
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Nitric Oxide for Sex: Expectations and Reality
Not long ago I got an email from someone I ‘follow’ in the marriage niche. I try to stay connected as well as possible so I can be up-to-date on the latest research in my field. That’s why I mention this email. It was about a new product (and the research) on how nitric oxide […]
5 TED Talks on the Power and Need for Physical Touch in Relationships
Physical touch is vital for a healthy sense of well being. We all know this. We’ve heard the research and read the studies. But few of us really understand the impact of this fact. Physical touch is important in most of our relationships. This is why athletes ‘high five’, little girls hold hands, and father’s […]
Physical Touch in Marriage: How Holding Hands Could Change Your Relationship
I hear a lot of couples talk about how they ‘used to be’ when they started dating. They tell stories of how they couldn’t keep their hands off each other, how they held hands, kissed, caressed each other. Touch was a major part of their early relationship. So, what happened along the way? How did […]
How To Be Spontaneous In A Relationship: You Might Be Surprised
Wearing a black suit and tie contrast against a freshly pressed white shirt, Martin Luther King Jr edged his way to the podium. It was August 28, 1963. Hot and sultry in Washington DC. As one writer put it, ‘King stuck close to his prepared text…” He was the 17th speaker of the day. People […]