In this podcast episode, Dr. Laurie discusses whether or not it's possible to get your partner to change. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Is It Possible To Get Your Partner To Change?
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Podcast: Coping With The Empty Nest
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses how to cope as an empty-nester. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Coping With The Empty Nest
Big Lies And Small Lies
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
Podcast: The Equal Relationship
In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses "The EQUAL Relationship". What does it look like? 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 Equal Relationship
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?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Finding Acceptance
Impact Of Betrayal On Future Relationships Q: I was in a relationship with who I thought was the one for over four years. Long story short, she cheated on me. I did my best to take her back, forgive and forget. But it was just … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Finding Acceptance
Podcast: Why Do We Choose Our Partners?
In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses the reasons why we choose our partners. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Why Do We Choose Our Partners?
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