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1) Words of Affirmation – covered in my last blog here! 2) Quality Time 3) Receiving Gifts 4) Acts of Service 5) Physical Touch If these...

You may feel as if your purpose in this life is to facilitate the healing of others. You emotionally feed and water others to watch them...

In the book The Evaluation and Treatment of Marital Conflict by Philip J. Guerin, Jr. Leo F. Fay, Susan L. Burden, and Judith Gilbert...

Believe it or not, the same thing happens in relationships because there are different Love Languages. Maybe you’ve already heard about...

In general, we can find some peace, happiness, and contentment under the Year of the peaceful, harmonious, leisure-loving Pig. There’s...

Similar to sun/mood signs in astrology, the Chinese have their own form of zodiac signs: different animals are associated with each year,...

Givers Common questions heard from a giver are, “What can I do for you?” or “How can I help?” They are always looking for ways to take...

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” Oscar Wilde History of Valentine’s Day The history of Valentine’s Day is...

Although the term ritual often has religious overtones, it really only refers to any practice or pattern of behavior regularly performed...

“…neurochemicals – dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin – surge through the body, igniting the euphoric feelings that come with falling...

If you’re too busy for sex, you’re too busy! The truth is that sex, like all other facets of marriage, takes work. You have to be willing...

I loved sports cards when I was in the 4th grade; collected, traded, and talked about them in class. I also combed through many Beckett...

The truth is protecting ourselves is really costing us something we don’t know we need. That is, sincere connections made out of pure...

How often should we be having sex? Great question! I’m glad you asked. It’s completely normal to wonder if you are having more or less...

What is Filial Therapy? Filial Therapy, created by Bernard Gurney in 1964, refers to a type of psychotherapy. Parents are taught how to...

In your own families, you probably grew up with certain traditions. Now, as a new family unit, it’s your time to establish your own...

Life can be stressful. In the midst of deadlines and schedules, we can often forget to be kind to one another. Each of us are battling...

In 1988, an aircraft flying out of Detroit crashed immediately after takeoff because the crew failed to deploy the flaps. Almost exactly...

Newlyweds, don’t relax just yet. You are still in for a ride after the wedding day! As you start on the delicate, sometimes frustrating,...

Disclaimer: I very much believe kids are a blessing and we should involve them in activities that nurture their soul and builds...