Neuroscience

That “spark” is often the result of a cocktail of sex hormones and feel-good substances like dopamine and norepinephrine. You can bring the spark back into your relationship by remembering what brought you two together, listening to the needs of your p

Not all relationships are salvageable, but those that are will require several key principles to repair them so that the relationship becomes functional and gratifying. Based on anecdotal data from almost 20 years of providing psychotherapy to men and

Because high stress levels can lead to disconnection, we tend to focus on negative stories and what your partner is not doing. Retrain your attention on connection and positive stories. Individuals need time on their own for personal growth a

Think back to when you first met, I bet you were all over each other in those early days. But gradually the passion has waned and you now find yourselves hardly even kissing. You must rekindle the passion that you both enjoyed in those days. Imagine yo

This leaves 91% of our relationship ripe for miscommunication. You can make changes on your own, but it is a lot easier with support. Obvious supports are people in your corner – your friend who encourages you, your mother who calls up and asks how you

Talking about the ways in which you react and respond differently can be very constructive, as long you don’t do it in a critical or denigrating way. You may feel you know your partner well, particularly if you’ve been together for a long time. How you

Sometimes this attitude comes from not having your needs met while younger, or it could be years of accumulated resentment in the relationship reaching a boiling point. It’s alright to have strong convictions about something, but your partner deserves