Happily Ever After Is Just The Beginning! Lesli Doares, Lmft

Having a successful marriage is a balancing act, much like riding a bicycle. You must develop the ability to even out the pull between keeping yourself separate and disappearing into togetherness. This is the biggest challenge to marriage that there is. But, much like riding a bike, once you get a feel for that balance, […] The post The Biggest Challenge to Marriage is Balance appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Who do you talk to about your sex life?  I mean, really talk about it. If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no one. You might not even talk about it with your partner. You might disagree or actually fight about it. Issues around sex and intimacy are one of the two top […] The post Want More Intimacy—There’s an App for That! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Most people don’t go into marriage thinking it will end. At least, I hope they don’t. But there are a lot of ups and downs even in the best marriages. How do you know if the downs are really a sign that the marriage is unworkable? What are the things that are helpful to think […] The post To Stay or Go? What You Need to Know appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You may think that you and your spouse don’t communicate. But the truth is, you are never not communicating. It might be that you don’t like what the other is expressing. It might be that you are communicating at different levels. It might be that the surface level way you normally communicate leaves you feeling […] The post Emotional Communication: The Key to Real Connection appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Money makes the world go around but it can be hurting your marriage. Disagreements over finances is one of the top two issues that cause the most problems in marriage. Some even find it harder to talk about than the other top issue—intimacy. So, if dealing with money causes stress for you and your spouse, […] The post Is Money A Root Of Evil In Your Marriage? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you love your partner but aren’t sure you’re in love with them anymore? Do you wonder where the magic has gone? Do you worry it won’t ever come back? Are you settling for being roommates when you want so much more? If so, then Jeff Forte, executive and PEAK Performance Coach and author of The […] The post How to Get and Keep the Spark in Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

With all that’s happening in the world right now, are you making time for intimacy? This may seem like a trick question but the amount of sex people are having has been diminishing in recent years. Some of this has to do with more people living alone, but high levels of stress and worry may […] The post What’s the Deal About Sex Anyway? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You might remember this famous line from the book and movie Love Story—“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” You might even want to believe it because apologizing can be really awkward. And, besides, your partner knows you didn’t mean it and that you really love them. NOPE! When you can’t or don’t apologize it […] The post Love Means Learning to Say, I’m Sorry appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

All couples disagree but how they disagree determines the overall health and happiness of their relationship. Annoyances, assumptions, and blame are some of the common, but harmful, behaviors couples engage in. Maybe this describes you or your partner. The good news is that disagreements don’t have to turn into arguments. You can learn how to […] The post Making Peace In Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen Good communication alone will not ensure a Happily Ever After marriage but, without it, you don’t stand a chance. One of the biggest challenges couples face is learning how to communicate effectively. As with most things, it’s easier to look at where the other person is falling […] The post How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Uncertain times, such as living in a pandemic, present challenges for individuals and couples alike. But those challenges aren’t necessarily bad. Sheltering together, whether you’re in a Turbo Relationship or you’ve been together for years, provides an opportunity to get to know each other in a deeper, more authentic way. And no matter what you […] The post No Matter a Turbo or Long-term Relationship, Here’s How to Make it Great! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You, like all of us, are a creature of your past. Everything that has happened to you forms who you are in this moment—for good or ill. It isn’t so much the events of your life but the stories you tell yourself about those events that matters the most. And those stories live mostly in […] The post Yes, Your Beliefs are Impacting Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nothing thrives on neglect and your marriage is no different. But it’s easy to let things go because “it’s not that bad” or other things take priority—your kids, job, social media. If you have lost touch with each other, being stuck together without your usual outlets may feel like torture. But it doesn’t have to. […] The post The “No Excuse” Way to Reconnect with Your Spouse appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Most people have a limited definition of intelligence—the kind that is measured by IQ tests. And that kind of intelligence can serve you well in many aspects of your life. The one place where it can be a problem is in your relationships. It can keep you from understanding your spouse and from truly connecting with them. […] The post Are You Smart Enough to Have a Successful Marriage? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The statistics are sobering. Couples deal with a serious issue on average for six years before seeking help. Only 19% of divorced couples sought counseling before signing the papers. Yet, counseling is effective for 70% of couples who seek it out. If you had a 70% chance of saving your family, home, and savings, why […] The post You’ll Consider Divorce but Not Counseling, Why? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Good communication is the key to a successful marriage. It is the basis for solving problems, connecting with your spouse on a deep level, and creating a life together that honors you both. But it is one of the biggest challenges for far too many couples. Maybe for you as well. It’s also one of […] The post Communication! Communication! Communication! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Marriage as an institution has evolved over the course of time. The Women’s Movement freed wives to live more completely as people. Ideally, it would have freed husbands too. Unfortunately, society has been slow to let men out of their box. But in order to have equal partnerships most want their marriages to be, men […] The post A Good Husband is a Complete Man appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you in love with being in love? Many are. But this just leads to a never-ending search for a lasting high. Like any addiction, it becomes a diversion that ultimately does harm. To you. To your spouse. And to your marriage. But what if you could value ‘love’ as much as you value being […] The post Love Needs to Be More Than a Feeling If You Want It to Last appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you believe that marriage takes work? Do you believe that marriage is the place sex goes to die? Do you believe that you need to compromise and sacrifice who you are for your marriage to work? Do you believe that this is the best you’re going to get so just accept it? STOP. NOW. […] The post Stop Accepting the “Status Quo” in Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Your reflexive reaction might be to say YES! But what if you were wrong. There are all kinds of lies and betrayals—infidelity, money secrets, addiction, omitting pertinent details because they weren’t specifically asked about. None of it is okay and all of it hurts. When you’re in that pain, it may be very difficult to […] The post When Lies and Betrayal are Present the Marriage Must End, Right? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.