Is the Digital Age the downfall of intimacy? Every time I turn around, someone is complaining that Millennials can’t connect. “Their noses are stuck in their phones. They can’t hold…...

“Healthy boundaries” is one of those therapy-tinged phrases that is often used and rarely understood. If you ever find yourself nodding along when a friend suggests you set boundaries with…...

Needless to say, communicating with a loved one isn’t always easy. We may think that our communication skills are good—and maybe they are. But what we may overlook is how…...

Imagine resolving a conflict with a partner or child in half the time and with both parties walking away feeling happy and close. Adults spend an enormous amount of time…...

We all have expectations for the relationships in our lives. You’ve been pulling a lot of long days on your job and feel hurt when your supervisor doesn’t seem to…...

From the latter part of the 20th century, the institution of marriage has seen a progressive decline. Studies have shown that since 1970, divorce rates have trebled. 20% of all…...

When Barry and I were both 30 years old, we had a spiritual teacher named Pearl who lived in Mt. Shasta, California. Unlike most popular spiritual teachers today who give…...

Workaholic husbands often find, to their dismay, that they end up without a family. Almost 50% of divorces are initiated by women whose husbands are too busy at work and…...

We avoid having difficult conversations with our partners. Almost no one enjoys confrontation, and we assume it will have to be confrontational. I’m going to share with you five steps…...

In a couple’s counseling session, Dolores accused her husband, Perry, of workaholism. His immediate response was, “Yes, I’m a workaholic.” Joyce and I were surprised at the actual pride revealed…...