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Sex And Relationships

Mental Illness and Unconditional Love

Tom Smith lost his daughter to mental illness in 2003.  He touches on the importance of self-esteem in a society that often compares, continuing to shed light on mental health stigma.   Unconditional love lies at the heart of helping a loved one with mental health...

Sex in Marriage and Fear of Intimacy

Richard Nicastro, PhD looks at how a fear of intimacy can get in the way of the quality of the sexual relationship in your marriage.  He poses questions for reflection for you and your partner to improve the connection. Emotional intimacy involves a connection that...

Happy New Year! The Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2022

As we say farewell to 2022 and glide into 2023, my hope is that no matter what is going on around you and in the world, you remember that you and your relationships are your best resources for resilience, joy, peace and calm in this life.  Whether you have been...
Rock Solid Marriage

Rock Solid Marriage

If you’re married, you’ve probably figured out that marriage isn’t always easy.  And it’s not supposed to be.  Like anything, time comes with changes; shifts within the individual, relationship...

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A Closer Look at Narcissism

A Closer Look at Narcissism

Richard Nicastro, PhD, digs deeper into narcissism; the differences between a label and actual diagnosis and the pain of loving a narcissist.   Narcissism has been getting a lot of attention lately...

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Family Holiday Survival Toolbox

Family Holiday Survival Toolbox

Yep.  I said “survival” toolbox because for a lot of people, this time of year is challenging.  We are all told that this is “family time” and that we are expected to be merry and festive with our...

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Relational Intelligence

Relational Intelligence

Linda Graham, MFT and author of Resilience and Bouncing Back, looks at the two pillars of healthy social connections and provides exercises in how to cultivate them.   I regularly experience the...

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Give No One Cause to Fear You

Give No One Cause to Fear You

Rick Hanson, PhD, author and expert on the neuroscience of well-being and relationships, looks at some of the ways we can behave to illicit a calm vs threat response from others.   We evolved to be...

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