Two Basic Relationship Problems

Building relationships is essential for having a fulfilling life, but - as we all know - it’s not without its problems. Even close friendships could have problems every now and then. That’s why it’s i...Full Article

When You Feel All Alone

“Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence.” - Eric FrommThe recent death of my Auntie Kerry put me in a state of mind that I think we all go through at different...Full Article

How to Manage a Long Distance Relationship

    And Ever Has It Been That Love Knows Not Its Own Depth Until The Hour Of Separation. - Kahlil GibranAs if it was not difficult enough to have a happy and successful relationship, so...Full Article

How to Make Friends in College

College is an incredibly different experience than high school. This simple fact is what makes it tough for many people to make the proper transition. The classes are harder, the stress is higher, and...Full Article

Can’t We Just Get Along?

Being an introvert is a bad thing, right? Well, a lot of people seem to think so, judging by the number of articles I’ve read about how to “cure” introversion. In response to these articles, I wrote T...Full Article

Focus More On Human Relationships

There’s a mountain of personal development literature out there about improving the material circumstances of your life, mostly by making more money and becoming more productive. A topic that gets les...Full Article

Who is Your Best Friend?

What is your friend lifespan? You might ask what a friend lifespan is? It is how long you remain in friendship with someone until you drift way from each other for whatever reason. Some people remain ...Full Article

The 6 Steps to a Healthy Financial Relationship

If you’ve ever been in a relationship for very long, especially if you were married or living together, I can almost guarantee that you’ve had a money fight.One of the biggest causes of problems in re...Full Article

How to Reconnect With Old Friends on the Internet

It is easy to lose touch with old friends, especially if you move to other parts of the world and pursue other interests. Luckily, however, the internet makes it easy and convenient to reconnect with ...Full Article

"Friendly greetings! " The Power of You

One of the nicest things you can do for other people is make yourself easy to remember. Instead of burning their brains trying to recall who you are and what you stand for, a personal catchphrase is a...Full Article

Where Are the Blokes?

Today’s post is not so much a personal development ‘lesson’ as it is a discussion and exploration into how men and women are wired; a look at something which interests me. As always, I don’t have all ...Full Article

Are You the Victim of Office Politics?

The rat race. Its inescapable. Its a jungle out there and the big cats are forever sharpening their claws. Even if you make a conscious effort to stay out of the fray, its almost impossible not to be ...Full Article

How do Men Know When She is the One?

Knowing you have found the right woman is bit like stepping on a landmine... the second that you try to run away, you will probably feel like something is missing.Being a casual student of military hi...Full Article

How to Deal with an Angry Women

Want to know the best way to calm down an angry woman? Have sex with her. Thats right. Get her into bed ASAP.Im not talking about garden variety anger or frustration. I mean fire breathing, beyond rea...Full Article

Men and Women: It's Not What You Think

Theres an ever rising population of aggro men in this country and women have no one to blame but themselves. Men are hurt, angry and confused- even if theyre unaware- and with good reason.Men arent go...Full Article

Twelve Keys for Building Trust

The foundation of any relationship, whether it be with a business associate, spouse, parent, client or, friend, is trust. Trust is not something that can be built with quick fix techniques. Rather, it...Full Article

3 Relationship Killers and 3 Relationship Builders

As a couples and family therapist for more than 25 years I have grown tired of listening to couples and family members not listen to each other. I find that when I try to mediate the he said/she said,...Full Article

5 Ways to Improve Sexual Intimacy

How often do you want to make love with your partner? How often does your partner want to make love? Many times the answers to both questions are not in sync. The best answer for your relationship may...Full Article

Do You Talk Too Much?

Talking is such a natural act we tend to take it for granted. But when you think about it, this life skill is crucial to the development and maintenance of strong and healthy relationships. Our talkin...Full Article

How to Resolve Conflicts in Your Relationships

Every relationship in our life - friendships, family, romantic and professional - can potentially be destroyed by conflict. The solution is not to ignore the conflict or keep moving around hoping to f...Full Article