Can you think back to the last time that you or your partner said something to one another in passing? Did you or your partner respond? Even the slightest um-hm can help to build emotional connection and trust!
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“Will my marriage last?” Wouldn’t that be a terrifying question to hear answered when you start couples therapy? However, Dr. John Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman, have spent a career answering that question. In fact, with approximately 94 percent accuracy, Dr. Gottman has found a formula to predict the stability of a relationship within 15 minutes of meeting a couple.
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October’s highlighted position of the month is the Sensual Sit-Up, which is a more open variation of lotus. As always, a sexual experience is a wonderful time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be an excellent time to do something physical together and get the blood pumping!
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For many couples it can be uncomfortable to talk about sex. As a sex therapist, I have heard all of the concerns and what ifs on more than one occasion. What if I say the wrong thing? What if my partner misunderstands what I am trying to say? What if they take my comment as a criticism regarding performance?
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While this is a relatively new term, the idea is timeless and remains highly prevalent in conversations today. Burnout is sturdily linked to stressors related to health, relationships, and work; and the epidemic is only getting worse. As of this year, burnout is no longer just a feeling word. The World Health Organization has publicly recognized the severe impacts burnout has on physical, emotional, and mental health and has officially categorized the phenomenon as a medical condition.
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or July’s highlighted position of the month, I thought I would share a simple position that is great for partners who are tired, but still desire to sexually engage with one another. This is a great option for those who have been busy all week with the fourth of July and have no plans of slowing down yet!
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y’ALL!! Around the world, June is Pride Month for LGBT+ community. I hope that you’ve had the chance to celebrate yourself or loved ones everyday this year, but also hope that you have the time to do so publicly this month with all the Pride Celebrations that are taking place!
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This week we are on to date number seven: growth and spirituality. This chapter focuses on finding shared meaning within your relationship and discussing how each of you can accommodate for growth/change.
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This week we are on to date number six: fun and adventure! The Gottmans’ and Abrams’ discuss the vital importance play has in a relationship, stating that couples who play together, stay together. And, play is not just for children – our sense of adventure and need for play, never goes away. This date focuses on gaining a better understanding of what play means for your partner and what the two of you might enjoy doing together. Questions to discuss on this date might be: When was the last time you felt excited or curious while you were with your partner?
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May’s highlighted position of the month is the Beautiful Behind, which is a variation of the reverse cowgirl position. A sexual experience a great time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be a great time to get in a workout/cardio!
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This week we are on to date number four: work and money. Research has shown that financial arguments are the single best predictor of divorce and are one of the top five reasons couples fight. With this information in mind, figuring out the meaning of money and work is incredibly important for the success of your relationship.
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“It’s not you, it’s them.” Have you heard that before? It might be a friend comforting you after another break-up, or even a therapist helping you making sense of the ending of your relationship.
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