Being a “Nice Guy” Might be Ruining Your Relationship
There are huge numbers of young men that we can describe as kind, giving and caring. The confusion for these men sets in after marriage, when these Nice Guys can’t understand why their wives don’t see them for “who they really are.”
The Importance of Physical Intimacy in Your Marriage
One of the most notable changes couples see after living together for awhile, and especially after having children, is the lack of physical intimacy between them. Physical intimacy and sexual intimacy are used interchangeably, but in actuality these two intimacies are very different. Knowing what physical intimacy is and how it impacts other areas of your relationship is important if a couple wants to build a healthy, lasting and loving connection with one another.
Want To Know the Secret to a Happy Marriage?
Surprisingly, the answer ISN’T a lack of conflict between a couple. Whether it’s about not having enough sex, the dirty laundry, or spending too much money, conflict is inevitable in every marriage. Happiness lies in the “positive affect” a couple has during the conflict. So what does that mean?
What Do I Do If I Just Don't Like Sex?
“I think I’m broken.”
“I hate the thought of being touched anymore. I could live the rest of my life without having sex again. Does this mean I am asexual?”
“Sex is the last thing I want to do. All my partner and I do is fight about it.”
These are just a few of the statements I have heard over the years, working with women as a Certified Sex Therapist and relationship counselor.
The Most Common Complaint in Relationships
Carole Kamradt, LCSW, writes about sexual desire in relationships.