Relationships
Love and Brain Chemistry
There’s a interesting post on web MD which explains the changes in brain chemistry when one is “in love”. The rise in dopamine and serotonin that contribute to the feelings of well-being can alternate with the release of the stress hormone, cortisol, explaining the up and down mood changes. One of the researchers [...]
5 Quick Strategies to Stop Conflict
1. Answer only “yes” or “no” until there is a break in the conversation where you can ask for time out to lower the emotional intensity.
2. Have a “time-out” signal that you and your partner agree that you will both observe without negative judgements of each other.
3. Negotiate a time to talk [...]
Bringing Back the Erotic Charge
One of the most common situations that comes up in therapy sessions is when one partner’s desire for sex is much lower than the other’s. Many times this happens when couples have been together for some time and have gotten into a lifestyle that is routine and perhaps, child centered. When there’s a [...]
The Overwhelming Hurt of Infidelity
Many clients contact me after they’ve found out that their partner or spouse has been unfaithful. This is obviously a very difficult and painful time. Most clients say that it’s the most difficult challenge they’ve had to face. There is such a flood of emotions and the person who used to provide [...]
Facebook and the Green-eyed Monster
Does Facebook contribute to jealousy and other relationship problems? The answer according to recent research studies says that it does. How can one use social networking and not experience problems in their primary relationship. Open communication is key. Let your partner know who you’re communicating with. Don’t use facebook in [...]
Sex Mistakes – For Men and Women
When couples are having relationship problems it often affects their sexual relationship. Anger and resentment can lead to withdrawl. When a couple hasn’t been sexually active for some time it gets more and more difficult to re-establish a physical connection. There’s some good tips on maintaining a healthy sexual relationship on the website Web MD. [...]
Are You A Retrosexual?
An article in the Boston Phoenix by Deidre Fulton,
has added yet another word to the internet generation cultural-sexual lexicon. Retrosexual is the new term for people who reconnect with someone from their past (high school sweetheart, college crush) and the reunion becomes romantic or physical.
Therapists’ offices are filling [...]
Study Shows Communicating Well is Key
A recent study by Arthur Aron, Ph.D sites 2 key elements in long-time happy relationships – good communication even when there is conflict and doing new things together. Introducing new activities helps create a feeling of novelty that can sometimes be missing in longtime relationships.
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Does Novelty Bring Back Romance?
An article in today’s NY Times cites some studies that show couples who spend their weekly date night doing something out of the ordinary experience greater satisfaction in their relationships.
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Stress on Marriages and Relationships – This Economy
Today’s New York Times article, Husbands-Wives-Hard-Times, polled 5 authorities on their opinions about how this difficult economic climate is affecting relationships. Of course the economy takes its toll on relationships as all of the environmental stressors do. But as one of the experts noted, expressing verbal appreciation for one’s partner is especially [...]
