John Gottman is one of the most well-known couples therapist. He has an institute in Seattle and has done enormous amounts of research on what makes couples successful. Gottman has found, “that marriages fall into the danger zone for divorce when the ratio of positive to negative interactions falls below five to one. Just by …
Continue ReadingF*&k Yes or No? (Caution: profanity to follow.)
I really enjoyed reading this blog post. The author, Mark Manson, created a “law” to follow when establishing relationships with people. Whether the relationship is romantic or a friendship he recommends following his Law of “Fuck Yes or No”. I think it is hilarious and absolutely correct! “The Law of “Fuck Yes or No” states …
Continue Reading“Am I normal?”
One of the most common questions I hear is, “Am I normal”? Whether it’s discussion around low libido, difficulty getting aroused, trouble with orgasm, painful intercourse, or general dating and relationship issues, the desire for validation and reassurance is part of the human experience. Often behind the question of being normal lies a deeper, more …
Continue ReadingAttachment theory and addiction.
As any reader of my blogs know, I am obsessed with attachment theory. The basic reason being that I think it makes so much sense of relationships. For so long I thought love and relationships were mysterious and miraculous. I still think a relationship that works well is pretty much miraculous but the reason why …
Continue ReadingSex education.
After reading an article about how sex education is taught in this country, I started to think about what I would teach if I were given the opportunity. There are so many conflicting ideas about what should and should not be taught to teens. Some people feel that if you expose teens to more information …
Continue Reading