My Partner and I Have Not Had Sex In Forever. What Should I Do?

My Partner and I Have Not Had Sex In Forever. What Should I Do? Start by asking yourself some questions: When was the last time you were fully satisfied by sex? If there are no satisfaction issues and you generally enjoy sex with your spouse/partner, move on to step #2.  If you have been unsatisfied […]

Can A Relationship Survive Infidelity? Written by a Couples Therapist in Long Beach.

Can A Relationship Survive Infidelity? Written by a Couples Therapist in Long Beach. When two people marry, there are understood do’s and don’ts that should be well understood. Some broken promises or rules really don’t add up to very much, but infidelity is not one of those “oops”! When one person becomes unfaithful to the […]

How To Get Romance and Love Back Into Your Marriage

How To Get Romance and Love Back Into Your Marriage If you wake up one morning and realize that the honeymoon is over and that the fairy tale ending of happily ever after is total myth, – oops!  Divorce rates are on the rise for various reasons and couples pretty much see the end to […]

How To Deal With In-Laws Over The Holidays Who Don’t Like You

How To Deal With In-Laws Over The Holidays Who Don’t Like You Since the days of vaudeville, there have been millions of jokes regarding in-laws. “When my mother-in-law comes to town, I go on the town.”  Unfortunately in many cases these situations are not laughing matters.  Fathers and mothers of your spouse go out of […]

Dealing With A Bipolar Spouse

Dealing With A Bipolar Spouse Bipolar Disorder Explained: Bipolar Disorder can manifest itself in a number of different ways, but in general, it is usually periods of extreme highs followed by periods of extreme lows. There are other disorders that have similar symptoms, so it is best that a licensed medical professional be the one […]

What Is Premarital Therapy?

What Is Premarital Therapy? There are several things that can happen in premarital therapy. One of the first things it does is to help the couple see the positives in their relationship and to build a solid foundation. This allows trust to flourish, which in turn opens the door to honest communication. One of the […]

Can Relationships Survive Cheating?

Can Relationships Survive Cheating? When you marry, you are walking into rules, do’s and don’t s and a completely different way of life. There are some rules that do get broken with little damage incurring within the marriage. An Affair is not one of those minor infractions. Adultery or affairs have broken up more couples […]

Can My Relationship And My Children Coincide?

Can My Relationship And My Children Coincide? Marriage can be difficult enough without adding children to the mix.  When children are involved, what started off as difficult could very easily become really ugly!  Many parents, in this day and age, are dedicated to their children and also spend a great deal of time at work.  […]