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

You’ve asked your partner to do something different. Or, maybe, your partner has asked you to. The two of you might even agree that the change will help your relationship. You also agree to make the change and then, …. you find yourself doing the same old thing. No matter how inclined you are to […] The post The Question isn’t Whether to Change or Not, but How to Do It Successfully appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you angry and frustrated with your spouse because they keep doing things that annoy you? You’ve told them it bugs you, but they continue to do it anyway. So who’s to blame? The truth is you both are. This is just one example of the importance of having clear and consistent boundaries. Relationship coach […] The post Saying ‘No’ to Your Spouse Can Be a Good Thing appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s relatively easy to break a single stick but much harder to break a bundle of them. That’s the concept behind marriage. It’s easier to face things with someone than by yourself. But what if you’re looking at your spouse right now and don’t feel supported? What if you’ve asked them to do something different […] The post You Have the Power to Create a Great Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Intimacy makes me think of old math classes about sets. Sex is often a part of intimacy, but intimacy does not always include sex. This may be confusing to many who think they are one and the same. The desire for intimacy—really being known by another person—is why many of us got married. So why […] The post Is Intimacy a Priority in Your Marriage? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

There’s a common belief that women are more interested in the health of their relationships than men are. The problem: it’s not true. Women have been encouraged, sometimes to their detriment, to be in touch with their emotional side. Men—not so much. But most guys want to be good partners and good parents. They’ve just […] The post Become the Man and Partner You Want to Be appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Under non-pandemic circumstances, it’s not unusual to question whether you married the right person. But after being in close quarters for weeks, this idea may be gaining steam. It’s just the wrong question. A good marriage provides a sense of security and happiness. But too many people don’t know the things to do to have […] The post Marriage Done Right appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I hear it all the time, “It’s my job to make my partner happy”. Further discussion reveals that it’s actually not working. That’s because it can’t. Happiness is always an inside job. But there are things you can do to make you happier and, as a result, your marriage will be too. Stuart Motola, relationship […] The post Trying to Make Your Partner Happy Wastes Love and Energy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Women want men to be open and intimate. To share their thoughts and feelings. To really connect. Unfortunately, the capacity for intimacy that men are born with has been socialized out of them. The good news? It can be relearned. Randell Turner, Child and Family Therapist and founder of Unbreakable Bond, explains why this is […] The post Real Men Do Intimacy (Not Just Sex) appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many marriages suffer due to the inability of spouses to balance their own needs as individuals with the needs of being part of a couple. But is it really a question of remaining independent versus becoming dependent? Can you be married and still hold on to who you are? What would that look like? Dr. […] The post Do You Have to Lose Yourself to Have a Great Marriage? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Far too many people believe that relationships are natural. You meet someone, fall in love, plan a life together and go on autopilot. This is not a prescription for success. It’s a prescription for flying into the side of a mountain. That’s where many people find themselves at the beginning of every year. Wondering why […] The post 7 Critical Strategies to Improve Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you ever feel like you’re in a “push me/pull you” relationship with your partner? Are you afraid your relationship will end so you either hang on to your partner with everything you’ve got or hold them at arm’s length so it won’t hurt so much when it ends? When things aren’t going great, do […] The post I Love My Spouse, I Love Them Not appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I don’t know whether it’s the shorter days with colder weather or the ever-present reminders of the holiday season, but this time of year gets a lot of people wondering about their marriages. Asking questions like, “Are we normal?” “Is this as good as it gets?” “Should I stay or go?” Quite often, these questions […] The post Happily Ever After is Just the Beginning – Rethinking Your Marriage? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

A good marriage is based on trust. That trust can be disrupted in so many ways, often unintentionally. Once trust is broken, it can be difficult to repair. While not impossible, it is always better not to damage it in the first place. Clinical psychologist and marriage counselor Dr. Randi Gunther is here to talk about some […] The post Happily Ever After Is Just The Beginning – The Damage You Do When You Don’t Keep Your Promises appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.