I might ask, “Haven’t we already talked about this fight” after a couple repeatedly enters the same cycle of fighting during a couples therapy session with me. It’s the gentle reminder that maybe the content is different, but the way each are responding in the argument is the same.
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January’s highlighted position of the month is the Kiss Me Quick. A sexual experience is a wonderful time to emotionally connect with one another, but it can also be a great time to release some physical energy. Before initiating this experience, I recommend doing some light stretching together to help avoid injuries and/or muscle cramps that might arise during a sexual experience.
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December’s highlighted position of the month is the Sultry Shoulder Press. A sexual experience is a wonderful time to emotionally connect with one another, but it can also be a great time to release some physical energy.
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Countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun- which means potential holiday stress on the rise. During the holiday time I find myself hoping I will finally set aside time for myself and decompress, however if I am being honest… I rarely do.
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Y’all, Where. Has. This. Year. Gone? With only 5 weeks (I repeat – 5 WEEKS) left in this year and so many different holidays QUICKLY approaching, gifting ideas seem like a highly pertinent topic to discuss. This experience can cause so much stress and anxiety for people. Did I spend enough? Is the present meaningful enough? I don’t even know where to begin, so why start at all?
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Can you think back to the last time that you or your partner said something to one another in passing? Did you or your partner respond? Even the slightest um-hm can help to build emotional connection and trust!
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November’s highlighted position of the month is the Hot Squat. A sexual experience is a wonderful time to emotionally connect with one another, but it can also be an excellent time to do something physical and exercise together! A
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“Will my marriage last?” Wouldn’t that be a terrifying question to hear answered when you start couples therapy? However, Dr. John Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman, have spent a career answering that question. In fact, with approximately 94 percent accuracy, Dr. Gottman has found a formula to predict the stability of a relationship within 15 minutes of meeting a couple.
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October’s highlighted position of the month is the Sensual Sit-Up, which is a more open variation of lotus. As always, a sexual experience is a wonderful time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be an excellent time to do something physical together and get the blood pumping!
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For many couples it can be uncomfortable to talk about sex. As a sex therapist, I have heard all of the concerns and what ifs on more than one occasion. What if I say the wrong thing? What if my partner misunderstands what I am trying to say? What if they take my comment as a criticism regarding performance?
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May’s highlighted position of the month is the Beautiful Behind, which is a variation of the reverse cowgirl position. A sexual experience a great time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be a great time to get in a workout/cardio!
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This week we are on to date number four: work and money. Research has shown that financial arguments are the single best predictor of divorce and are one of the top five reasons couples fight. With this information in mind, figuring out the meaning of money and work is incredibly important for the success of your relationship.
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