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Are you in a toxic relationship? Struggling with emotional intimacy? Does your husband value you? Looking to deepen intimacy in your marriage? Has trust been broken in your relationship? Wondering why your spouse or partner is emotionally unavailable? Or are you single and looking for dating advice or help creating new relationships? On this blog you’ll find practical insights and advice on many different relationship issues from us and other relationship experts.

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach

Oct 3, 20234 min read

Sex (in a relationship)

Start Talking! About Sex.

When clients come to us for support with their sex life, they are often looking for that spicy technique that’ll inject some spark into...

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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach

Dec 22, 20223 min read

Intimacy

3 Simple Holiday Relationship Tips

The holiday season can be a fantastic time of year for couples, families, and friends. However, it can also be a stressful time for...

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A Simple Question To Get You Un-Stuck In Relationship

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach

Oct 25, 20225 min read

Improve Your Marriage

A Simple Question To Get You Un-Stuck In Relationship

“My relationship is in real trouble … I just don’t know what to do!” Have you ever reached the point in your relationship where things...

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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Aug 10, 20228 min read

Communication Skills

Relationships In The Digital Age

Some time back, my daughter asked me to rub her back. I noticed myself hesitate. My addiction to my phone took over - I wanted to keep...

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Protecting The Vulnerable Parts Of Your Relationship

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Mar 7, 20226 min read

Intimacy

Protecting The Vulnerable Parts Of Your Relationship

Have you ever had a hard time softening and reconnecting with your partner after being hurt, misunderstood, or unfairly blamed? Is it ...

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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Jan 8, 20225 min read

Trust in a Relationship

The Purpose Of Your Relationship

When I was in college, a girlfriend and I went on a trip to the East Coast. When we arrived at our destination, we were quite surprised...

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Physical And Emotional Intimacy In A Relationship

Nov 2, 20216 min read

Intimacy (in a marriage)

Physical And Emotional Intimacy In A Relationship

In our work, we often coach and teach couples about physical and emotional intimacy in a marriage or long-term relationship. In ...

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Jul 1, 20217 min read

Intimacy

Understanding Women

As a heterosexual man married to a woman, I can safely say that being in relationship with Sonika, and other women before her, has...

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How To Make Your Spouse Happy. And What To Do If You Feel Resentful About It

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Jun 30, 20214 min read

Healthy Marriage

How To Make Your Spouse Happy. And What To Do If You Feel Resentful About It

Last week we published a video post entitled “How to Make Your Husband Happy” that included a few tips from us on what works for men. A...

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May 30, 20215 min read

Intimacy

Understanding Men

Being in relationship with a man is a fantastic adventure. It’s challenging and illuminating, even mysterious. Men are powerful, fun, and...

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Mar 31, 20217 min read

Intimacy

Relational Disconnection

I’m reading a great book called Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly Tatum. In the chapter I was...

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What You Think You Want In Relationship Is Not What You Really Want

Feb 2, 20215 min read

Healthy Marriage

What You Think You Want In Relationship Is Not What You Really Want

When I was in my twenties, I thought getting to be with this woman Elena would make me happy. She was confident, cool, and independent...

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How To Bring Out The Best In Your Relationship

Dec 2, 20205 min read

Healthy Marriage

How To Bring Out The Best In Your Relationship

One of the benefits of Covid has been having more time to read books. I’d gotten so used to only consuming books through audio, but...

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Sep 14, 20206 min read

Intimacy

Having Fun In Relationship

Have you ever heard the saying, “Couples who play together, stay together”? A quick Google search into this saying yields some...

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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Aug 20, 20203 min read

Intimacy

Love Strategy

What is a Love Strategy? It’s the unique way in which you arrive at the experience of feeling loved. If the “What” is feeling loved, then...

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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Aug 19, 20204 min read

Intimacy

Love And Giving In Relationship

Love gives. This is no more obvious than at the beginning of relationship. When we are in love, we are generous with our giving. We...

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Aug 4, 20205 min read

Intimacy

Spending More vs. Less Time Together

In your relationship, are you typically the one who is pulling for more time together, or the one resisting your partner’s pull for more...

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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder

Jun 1, 202010 min read

Intimacy

Reviving Intimacy and Passion.

Why does intimacy and passion die over time in relationship? In the beginning of relationship, we are open and in a mood of wonder about...

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May 26, 20207 min read

Trust in a Relationship

My Wife Doesn't Respect Me.

"My wife doesn’t respect me! What should I do?" This is a refrain we often hear from husbands. Obviously, we would all hope that our...

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Feb 2, 20206 min read

Intimacy

Making Bids In A Relationship

“Hey honey, check out what I found on Facebook!” “Why are you showing me that garbage? Stop wasting time on your phone!" Ouch. Anyone...

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