How truthful are you to others? Have you ever told a lie to get something from your partner? Who do you think lies more, men or women? How big a deal is it if we tell someone a little fib about our past? What if we forget to tell … [Read more...] about Big Lies And Small Lies
Relationships
Why You Should Never Say “Whatever You Want”
“Hi Stephanie. It’s Michael. Would you like to go out Saturday night?” “Yes, I would,” Stephanie replied. “What did you have in mind?” “I don’t know. Whatever you want.” … [Read more...] about Why You Should Never Say “Whatever You Want”
Video: The 5 BIG Questions Of An Open Relationship
Is there another phrase that causes as much anxiety or inspires more questions for discussion than "open relationship"? Once you start approaching that topic, there are a WHOLE lot of things you want to ask your partner—and … [Read more...] about Video: The 5 BIG Questions Of An Open Relationship
How Sexually Compatible Are You And Your Partner?
This isn’t a sexual intimacy quiz that will give you the 'yes' or 'no' of sexual compatibility. It’s way more complicated than that. Compatibility is far more than physical attraction or seeing if your levels of desire match. Sex … [Read more...] about How Sexually Compatible Are You And Your Partner?
The Equitable Relationship
Let’s talk about the division of tasks in a relationship. Does one partner inevitably do more than the other? What have you worked out in your relationship that makes you feel you are in a relationship based on equality and … [Read more...] about The Equitable Relationship
Is Friends With Benefits A Good Idea? 8 Rules To Consider
Friends with Benefits? Oh, we've all been there, some of us many times. In case this delightful and potentially problematic scenario has eluded you so far, here are some rules to consider. 1. Consider The Definition Say … [Read more...] about Is Friends With Benefits A Good Idea? 8 Rules To Consider
Podcast: Why Men Have Trouble Wearing The Pants In A Relationship
In this podcast episode, Dr. Laurie talks with author Elliott Katz about why men have trouble "wearing the pants" in the relationship. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in … [Read more...] about Podcast: Why Men Have Trouble Wearing The Pants In A Relationship
Podcast: Toxic Jealousy
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie talks about what to do when jealousy becomes toxic to your relationship. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Toxic Jealousy
Podcast: Understanding Men In Relationships
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses how to understand men in relationships with relationship coach Andre Paradis. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the … [Read more...] about Podcast: Understanding Men In Relationships
Podcast: Talking To Your Partner About Porn
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses talking to your partner about porn. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Talking To Your Partner About Porn
How To Deal With Infidelity
Finding out your partner has cheated on you can be devastating, but it doesn’t have to mean the end if you don’t want it to. Infidelity can happen for many reasons, though it’s thought that often it is due to a lack of … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Infidelity
Podcast: What Counts As Cheating?
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses what counts as cheating. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: What Counts As Cheating?