Ask / Offer / Do: 3 Steps To Meet Each Other’s Needs
Ask / Offer / Do: 3 Steps To Meet Each Other’s Needs Learning how to meet each other’s needs–sounds pretty basic, right? It’s probably common sense that anyone in a relationship, even a pretty darn …
When Complacency Steals the Spark: Lessons from the Louvre Heist
When Complacency Steals the Spark: Lessons from the Louvre Heist We tend to think of relationships as safe, familiar spaces—our own “museum” of memories, shared jokes, routines, and trust. But just as even the grandest …
Attachment in Relationships
Attachment and How It Affects Relationships In 1969, British psychologist John Bowlby revolutionized the way we think of how humans bond with others, and how it affects our relationships throughout the lifespan. Bowlby noted that …
The Mind-Reading Trap
The Mind-Reading Trap Your Partner Can’t Know What You’re Thinking (and That’s Okay) Have you ever expected your partner to know what you need without saying it out loud, then felt hurt when they didn’t …
Reigniting the Spark: Small Shifts That Build Big Intimacy
Reigniting the Spark: Small Shifts That Build Big Intimacy These days, it’s not just the usual busyness that strains relationships—many couples are also carrying the weight of extraordinary stress and uncertainty. Ongoing sociopolitical unrest, climate …
Sensate Focus: How To Restart Intimacy
There are many reasons couples can stop connecting sexually. These can include a fear of rejection, a high degree of conflict, past hurts, avoidance, and exhaustion. Sometimes it’s not that easy to just flip a …
