Breakups are challenging for both the people involved, whether or not the decision to separate is mutual.  It is important to remember that the end of a relationship does not necessarily mean that there is something wrong with you personally; more often, something is wrong with the relationship.  

Are you holding on to a grudge?  Have you been angry with a friend or a loved one and you just can't seem to let it go?  You may want to dig a little deeper and try to understand not only why you feel resentful, but also what your part in the situation might be.  Sometimes we feel slighted -- anger is a normal and often valid feeling -- but how we react to our feelings is a choice.   Studies show that people who forgive are happier and healthier than those who hold resentments.  (Campaign for Forgiveness Research) (2006).

It’s a new year and with it usually comes a renewed sense of vigor; a desire for new beginnings. Whether you make resolutions or just reflect on the past and recommit to the present and the future, a new set of twelve months means another chance at improving upon whatever we think needs bettering or expanding. Since my expertise is in relationships, I thought I’d take this time to offer some tips on improving your romantic relationship. If we are fortunate, we meet someone, fall in love and spend some of the early months or years negotiating the best relationship…

Statistics and Insights on Low-Sex and No-Sex Marriages 20 to 30 percent of men and 30 to 50 percent of women say they have little or no sex drive. — USA Today 25 percent of all Americans (a third of women and a fifth of men) suffer from a condition known as hypoactive sexual desire (HSD), which is defined as a persistent or recurring deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies or thoughts, or a lack of interest in sex or being sexual. — Psychology Today If you are experiencing intimacy or sex challenges in your relationship, try to identify the…

Since marriage equality is the discourse of the day - thanks to the Supreme Court Justices for righting a wrong by ruling in favor of equal rights - I thought it an appropriate time to write about relationships between two people of the same gender, and try to dispel some of the myths and misinformation out there.