When I coach men on relationships. I encourage them to be generous and buy gifts for the woman in their lives to make her feel special. An unfortunate situation I have seen too often is where a man thinks the way to help a … [Read more...] about You Can’t Buy Your Way Out Of Relationship Problems
Relationships
Overcoming Shyness To Ask Someone For A Date
“I was so shy. I stared at my phone for hours and put off calling her. Finally, I called and asked her out,” Edward shared. “She turned me down. I was crushed. It would be months before I would try again to ask someone out on a … [Read more...] about Overcoming Shyness To Ask Someone For A Date
When Love Is Not Enough
You’ve all heard the familiar saying, “love conquers all.” Well, that may be true in the worlds of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, but in our world, the unfortunate reality is that love isn’t always going to be enough to get … [Read more...] about When Love Is Not Enough
The Intriguing Dichotomy Of Swinging And Infidelity: Unveiling The Contrasts In Non-Monogamous Relationships
In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, the quest for desires and the pursuit of sexual gratification often lead individuals down divergent paths. The swinging lifestyle and infidelity stand as two prominent avenues for … [Read more...] about The Intriguing Dichotomy Of Swinging And Infidelity: Unveiling The Contrasts In Non-Monogamous Relationships
How to Be Physically Intimate With Your Partner Without Having Sex
Being intimate with your partner is about so much more than having sex. Although having sex is an important part of physical intimacy in a romantic relationship, it is not where physical intimacy should stop or even start. It is … [Read more...] about How to Be Physically Intimate With Your Partner Without Having Sex
Are Break-Ups Contagious?
When Michael’s wife Sophia started spending a lot of time with her friend Eleanor who was going through a divorce, he thought his wife was being supportive to a friend who was going through a difficult time—it was a kind thing for … [Read more...] about Are Break-Ups Contagious?
Just Diagnosed With Herpes—Should I Only Date People Who Have It Too?
When someone is newly diagnosed with a health condition that is contagious, I think it’s normal to have the thought of “nobody wants this.” I think about COVID, a cold, the flu, etc. The thing about those is that they take you out … [Read more...] about Just Diagnosed With Herpes—Should I Only Date People Who Have It Too?
Dating And Hookup Culture In Modern Relationships
Have committed relationships been replaced by casual sexual encounters also known as “hookups?” Love, while desired by some, is being put on hold or seen as impossible for others. Old-fashioned dating seems to have fallen by the … [Read more...] about Dating And Hookup Culture In Modern Relationships
Podcast: Dealing With Desire Discrepancies
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the dealing with desire discrepancies with Dr. Batsheva Marcus. You'll also hear answers to listener submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Dealing With Desire Discrepancies
When Your Partner Doesn’t Understand You Need Time To Yourself
Does your partner criticize your friends to prevent you from spending time with other people? Do you look forward to your partner being away so you can have some time to yourself or to see friends? Do you think it’s because … [Read more...] about When Your Partner Doesn’t Understand You Need Time To Yourself
Five Things To Ask Yourself Before Dating Someone With Herpes
Discordant relationships in the herpes community are common. According to the 2021 HSV survey conducted by Something Positive for Positive People, a 501c3 non profit dedicated to connecting people navigating herpes stigma to … [Read more...] about Five Things To Ask Yourself Before Dating Someone With Herpes
Unveiling Boundaries: Navigating Monogamy To Swinger Dynamics
Opening a monogamous relationship to a swinger dynamic can be an exciting and transformative journey for couples seeking to explore ethical non-monogamy. However, before embarking on this path, it is crucial to establish clear … [Read more...] about Unveiling Boundaries: Navigating Monogamy To Swinger Dynamics