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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!
Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship
In PM Counseling, I start the intimacy conversation talking about the EMOTIONAL side. Couples that desire a return of closeness or want to deepen their emotional intimacy, can do so by slowing down and dedicating time and energy to doing things together.
Premarital Counseling: Sex and Intimacy
Intimacy consists of both emotional closeness and sexual connection. In a strong relationship, they are like two sides of the same coin. Since issues around sex & intimacy is one of the causes for divorce in this country, I find it essential to cover in premarital counseling.
Appreciation and the 5 Love Languages
Just as all of us were starting to shelter-at-home, Amy Shack Egan of Modern Rebel asked me to join her on Instagram Live to talk 'emotional wellness' in our current crisis. Amy posed 5 questions, but with limited time together, I was only able to offer limited responses. Two weeks ago, I wrote about Respecting Boundaries. Today, I answer the question, "What are small ways to show appreciation for your partner during this time?" However, when I think appreciation, I first think of Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages.
Building Stronger Relationships: SEX & INTIMACY
It should not be a surprise that sex and intimacy are on the Big Issues list in a relationship or marriage. Similarly to money, we don't tend to talk about sex openly and honestly.
GUEST POST: The Raw Scoop on Sex and Intimacy
As I prepped for this week, I knew that I had to reach out to my friend and colleague, Annette Gates. She was kind enough to offer some great exercises for me to share with my couples during the Sex and Intimacy session of counseling. And I knew she had some great writings of her own ready and willing to share. I cannot thank her enough for her generosity and expertise.