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Creating emotional vulnerabilityCreating emotional vulnerability is an essential aspect of building intimacy in a relationship. It involves opening up and sharing your true thoughts and feelings with your partner. By being vulnerable, you allow your partner to see the real you and create a deeper emotional connection.To create emotional vulnerability, it is important to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where both partners feel comfortable expressing themselves. This can be achieved by actively listening, offering support and validation and avoiding criticism or judgment.An effective exercise in building emotional vulnerability is to take turns sharing your fears, insecurities, and past experiences…

Conflict over finances is a major stressor in relationships for many couples. In fact, money is one of the most common things couples argue about. Financial issues can affect their relationship and arguments about money are the main cause of divorce. When couples fight about money, they tend to blame each other which leads to anger and resentment. Money is a touchy subject for most couples. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to approach issues such asuneven assets, layoffs and credit card debt. Disputes about finances usually are notreally about the money but about our dreams, fears and insecurities.…

Notes from the podcast: Everyone has an ideal partner checklist that might include traits like “6 legs, 6 figure, 6 abs.” However, asking the question, “What do you want in a partner?” reveals a fundamental challenge in dating that many fail to answer properly, if at all. It’s common to confidently declare, “I KNOW what I want,” but do we really do it? The research reveals a striking contradiction: individuals often fail to pursue or show interest in potential partners who satisfy their stated preferences. This discrepancy suggests that many people do not really understand their desires in relationships. The…

We know many are asking the question… What can we expect in our free 15 minute consultation? What will we discuss?We just want to emphasize that we are really here to help you get through it… Whether you plan to come alone or come with your partner for dating, pre-marital, couples or sex therapy we are here to support you. We know it can be very scary to call and ask for help, but counseling is different from treatment, so don’t worry we’re not really going to dive that deep. However, the consultation is an opportunity for me to answer…

The Mercure Crocodile Hotel in Kakadu is as unique as its ancient, stunning surroundings, as far from the tower of a normal straight-up-down hotel. See what to expect from this kitschy crocodile cradle. One of the last few roads in Australia where you can legally drive over 110km/h, our Arnhem Highway zooms east from Darwin into Kakadu National Park, 250km to its end. As we roll through the dusty streets of Jabiru, Australia’s only town in a national park, we get an uneasy feeling that we’re being watched. Through low trees and bushes, the head and body of a giant…

Have you ever thought about your different strengths as a spouse? One sees things one way and the other sees things another way. It’s called vantage points. For many different reasons we don’t see things the same way. We just went through this last night. I (Sindhi) he saw the source of our tensions as coming from something completely different than what Steve did. We tried to work it out, but it just confused things even more until we recognized that our strengths didn’t match. Eventually it became apparent that the best thing to do was to leave it alone,…

In this episode I welcome back Jan Stringer of Sacred Synchronicity as we explore what it’s like to let go of the blueprint and be open to following your intuition. When you are ready, you can let go and open the door to the synchronicities that appear all around you. The meaning of sacred synchronicity Sacred Synchronicity is when you are aware enough to notice that there are signs pointing you in a certain direction. Here’s how this unfolded for Jan. Back in 2017, she was talking with a friend and mentor and suddenly the idea of ​​sacred synchronicity came…

I remember what the lack of intimacy in my marriage was like—terrible. It made me feel like what’s the point of being married?! Every interaction was a painful reminder that we were NOT having deep conversations, flirting or laughing together. There was no emotional intimacy and then no physical intimacy either. I felt rejected and neglected. I didn’t feel wanted, which is very important to me. Since we had started with so much connection and playfulness in the past, I knew what I was missing, which made it even worse! I couldn’t tell myself, “This is what happens when you’ve…

The importance of security in relationships: Nurturing emotional well-being We all want to feel safe in this life and safety can be considered as one of those aspirations that we all strive for regardless of context. We can see how this plays out even in our basic psyche when we become parents or when we have a partner. There is a general sense that we want to be caretakers and guardians of the people and things we love. This idea of ​​safety is deeply rooted in us and can be considered to possess a certain epigenetic component that is passed down…

Known for its crystal clear waters and stunning coral reefs, Key Largo is home to some of the best beaches in the Florida Keys. From the popular John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park to the secluded Harry Harris Park, Key Largo’s beaches offer something for every beachgoer.Key Largo is a great place to spend a few nights before heading down to Key West. There are plenty of things to do in Key Largo and hotels and restaurants in Key Largo are much easier on the wallet. We recommend spending 2-4 nights in Key Largo. It’s a great place to base…