Marriage takes work, as we all know (perhaps too well), but what kind of work are we putting in, and what kind of results are we expecting? While every relationship has a different dynamic, and no two people are exactly alike, there are a few basic principles we can hold to – one is that […]
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Best Marriage Advice: The Importance (and Science) of Touch
It’s safe to say that we all want to be connected, especially to our spouses. While there are plenty of ways to help foster this kind of connection, but few are so basic and so ingrained in our biology as simple, familiar touch. Research shows that all kinds of touch are important. Physical contact plays […]
Support Your Spouse’s Passions
Most people’s lives are busy, to say the least. Finding time for hobbies, creative pursuits, and the like can be a huge challenge. Between work and kids, house maintenance and making time for one another, it’s tough to even have the energy to pursue your other interests! While maintaining your responsibilities are important, and as […]
Valentine’s Day is for Lovers, So Show Some Love!
Every year, couples bend over backwards to make restaurant reservations, purchase gifts and candies, and plan extravagant dates to show their love to one another on Valentine’s Day. The unfortunate reality, however, is that the financial strain and general stress that comes with grandiose celebration can have a negative impact on the actual enjoyment of […]
Dr. Dana Featured on RadioMD
Early this week, Dr. Dana paid a visit to RadioMD to discuss one of the toughest challenges a couple can face: surviving an affair. With host Melanie Cole, MS, Dr. Dana touches on forgiveness, explanations, and taking responsibility in the wake of an extramarital affair as part of the Staying Well radio show. Part of […]
Are You Letting Poor Communication Skew Your Expectations?
The value of effective communication cannot be overstated. As a married couple, you absolutely must be able to talk to each other – and not just small talk, either. You should be comfortable sharing your fears and desires, and even beyond that type of communication, you should be able to talk about the relationship itself. […]
Marriage Advice Men: 6 Common Marriage Mistakes Men Make
Last week we covered the 6 common marriage mistakes women make. This week it’s the men’s turn… Of course, we all make mistakes but some are more avoidable than others. In fact, sometimes we don’t even know we’re making a mistake until someone points it out. In the spirit of letting you know what you […]
Marriage Advice Women: The 6 Common Marriage Mistakes Women Make
Mistakes are an inevitable part of life, and as easy as it is to look past the little things, ongoing mistakes in behavior can threaten the foundations of your marriage, and even lead to its collapse! Here are six common mistakes that women often make in their marriages: 1. Unclear Expectations One of the most […]
Why Powerful Men Cheat (and Why They Think They Can Get Away With It)
News outlets are ablaze with the story of David Letterman’s recent tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. The interview (scheduled to air January 7th) centers on the Late-Night host’s recent scandal – the public admission of several affairs with various female staff members, including assistant Stephanie Birkitt. The affairs resulted in a blackmail plot by a […]
Resolve to Make Your Marriage Great in 2013
Focusing on your marriage is a great resolution to have for 2013. We recently received the following email: “Thank you my beautiful friends for sending me all these emails during 2012. My marriage crumbled into pieces in the beginning of 2012. I had no hope. I thought it was all going to finish in divorce, […]