Sex is important for men and women. In this age of distractions, pressures and stress it can be easy to forget just how essential sex and lovemaking are in our lives. We are sexual by nature, and it's healthful to value and celebrate this vital part of who we are. If a week or more has gone by and you and your partner have not made love, you might want to consider: Why? Are you avoiding one … [Read more...]
The 5 Commitments, in writing
The following is a contract between you and yourself. This pact provides the seeds and tools for maintaining and sustaining love -- both with yourself and with the people in your relationships. 1. My feelings of interest, anger, pain, shame, loneliness, frustration and joy are mine and mine alone. They are extremely valuable. No one makes me feel a certain way, but I certainly am impacted by … [Read more...]
Booze, drugs, cheating hush your inner child
Today, the traditional destructive way of repressing vital emotions continues to be concealed by those old numbing tricks of popping a pill, having a drink, going on the Internet to find some pornography. Staying late at work, having an affair. Sooner or later the pill or a drink or the drugs or the Internet will only fill so much of a temporary void until another drink or hit is needed ... and … [Read more...]
Abuse: It’s not normal, it’s wacky
Do you think you have been abused in your life? No? Well, read on. Most of us have developed a high tolerance for what I call wacky abuse. We're becoming accustomed these days to using the word "abuse," although for many it is still an uncomfortable term. Many of us believe abuse is a normal part of child rearing. In fact, let's consider that term, child rearing. Some parents view their … [Read more...]
Learning the language of emotion
Even in the best of times, sharing feelings with others is not an easy task for people of either sex -- but it's necessary in the world of relationships. The expression of emotions presents a complicated set of experiences for men and women alike. On the one hand we are led to believe that it's easier for women to be vulnerable and express their emotions, and harder for men. On face … [Read more...]
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