“Hi Stephanie. It’s Mark. Would you like to go out Saturday night?” “Yes, I would. What did you have in mind?” “I don’t know. What would you like to do?” When I speak at singles events, I ask women, “Put up your hand if a … [Read more...] about Getting Him To Make Plans
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The Secrets Of Great Sex After 40
My wife and I recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of our first date. We have a solid marriage, but like everyone, we’ve struggled with the changes aging brings, including those affecting our love life. … [Read more...] about The Secrets Of Great Sex After 40
How To Make Your Partner Feel Safe And Protected
When Bob went on a date, he wanted to show the woman he was vulnerable. He had heard that this is what women want from today’s men. He talked about his problems earning a living and his divorce. Then he couldn’t understand why she … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Partner Feel Safe And Protected
Forget Women From Venus And Men From Mars: The Real Sexual Gender Divide
Perhaps you’ve heard from an old idiom that women are from Venus and men are from Mars. In this formulation, women use sex to have relationships, while men use relationships to have sex. Women want partners, men want something … [Read more...] about Forget Women From Venus And Men From Mars: The Real Sexual Gender Divide
“I Like Him Because He Makes Me Laugh”
Tom and Olivia were sitting in a café on their first date. Olivia asked, “What’s important to you in a relationship?” “I’m pretty firm on what I believe is important in a relationship,” Tom replied. “But like Groucho Marx said, … [Read more...] about “I Like Him Because He Makes Me Laugh”
Lose That Attitude: 8 Ways To Change Your Thinking To Improve Your Sex Life
Having sex is an intimate physical act, but it is also an emotionally, spiritually, and mentally involved process. So it’s no surprise that the way we think and feel about sex finds it way to impacting what we do in the bedroom. … [Read more...] about Lose That Attitude: 8 Ways To Change Your Thinking To Improve Your Sex Life
Podcast: The Sleep Divorce
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the sleep divorce. You'll also hear answers to listener submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Sleep Divorce
When Your Partner Won’t Get A Job
Edward wanted Mary to stay home when their children were little. He appreciated how hard she worked taking care of them. As the children got bigger, he wanted her to get a job and help bring in money, but she didn’t want to. It … [Read more...] about When Your Partner Won’t Get A Job
Sleep Divorce: A Surprising Path To A Happier Relationship
Let’s talk about something we all do and we all need desperately—sleep. Have you ever fought over the blankets? Does your partner toss and turn so much that it keeps you up? Does your partner snore and you find yourself pushing … [Read more...] about Sleep Divorce: A Surprising Path To A Happier Relationship
Finding Meaning In Your Relationship
“I am who I am because of you. I am a better person because of you. I achieved what I achieved because you are in my life.” These are some of the things a person may say about their partner when they feel they are in a … [Read more...] about Finding Meaning In Your Relationship
Four Effective Ways To Break Out Of A Sexual Rut
When people fall in love, the sex is incredible—at first. But the hot-and-heavy period lasts only six to 12 months, and when it’s over, even as love and commitment deepen in lasting relationships, ironically, the sex becomes … [Read more...] about Four Effective Ways To Break Out Of A Sexual Rut
Giving And Receiving: The Keys To A Happy Relationship
Remember how when you first fell in love with your partner you looked for ways to give—and when you gave, how your feelings of love grew? Remember how you bought them gifts and were always thinking of what you could do to help … [Read more...] about Giving And Receiving: The Keys To A Happy Relationship