Emotional Fitness

Intimacy, by its very nature, requires us to be vulnerable. Our partner, lover, or mate can know us to our very core, sometimes better than we know ourselves, and that can make any of us feel totally exposed. Read More

A relationship cannot survive on its own. It needs the care and nurturing of two adults, giving to each other in a way that creates a mutually beneficial connection. Read More

There used to be a bumper sticker that read “He who dies with the most toys wins!” Well, back when we could make money in our sleep, perhaps that thought had some humor and merit, but no longer. Winning at life is not about what you have—it’s about how you feel. Read More

Fulfillment comes from building the life you have dreamed of. To create a great and loving relationship, you first need a strong foundation. Making sure that the cornerstones of your love are solid will give you the ability to weather the storms of real life. Here are four areas that, with a little effort, will support your connection. Read More

When the chips are down, you may need to employ some additional tools to help you get through it all. Sometimes we forget about using our inner resources, as well as how easy it can be to reach out to someone who can help us. Here are some tips to put your mind in the right place and resolve almost any issue or problem. Read More

All of us sometimes engage in behaviors that make our partners uncomfortable. The actions listed below can tear your relationship apart and if they have become part of how you relate to each other, you will have significant problems sooner or later. It's important to avoid the following: Read More

The world is full of opportunity, but sometimes too much thinking can get in the way. Here are a few tips to help you change your life for the better. Read More

Valentine's Day was a humble day of remembrance until it was made a holiday. It wasn't by some mystical event or act of Congress—the holiday part of 2/14 was created by a greeting card company. But for those who bask in this day of love, it doesn't matter. What counts is that romance comes their way. Read More

It just happens. You don't think about it. You saw an opening and took a shot; you just had to get it out of your system. But you never considered the collateral damage. Read More

I will forever believe in and nurture my relationships. Yes, there are rough patches—sometimes it seems like you just jump from one to another. Sex always has its own set of issues and sometimes it's even used as a weapon to garner power with a partner. But a committed couple can work through these problems. Read More

Some people are not able to say the three little words, "I love you." Although I think it's something that we should all strive for, for those who simply haven't gotten there yet, here are ten ways you can show it without uttering the phrase. Read More

There has been a long standing myth that suicide rates increase over the holiday season. According to the Mayo Clinic this is completely false. What is true is that the rates of depression and stress do increase. Here are ten solid tools to help you and deal if Santa also brings you some holiday blues. Read More

Couples in successful relationships have some things in common. Much of the time it's not about what they do or don't do, it's about who they are as people and how they behave with each other. Here are some of the many ways the happiest of couples interact with each other. Read More

Long before it took a week's pay to fill your grocery cart or concert tickets sold for thousands, we found simple ways to have fun with the one we love. But when the days get shorter and the temperature drops, going for a hike or hanging out in the back yard is no longer practical. Read More