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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.
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The Hidden Wisdom in Relationship Tension
In your own relationships, have you noticed how quickly tension can surface in conversations with your partner, sometimes over small things?
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Apr 14 min read
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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...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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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...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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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...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Oct 25, 20225 min read
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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...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 10, 20228 min read
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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 ...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Mar 7, 20226 min read
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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...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jan 8, 20225 min read
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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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Nov 3, 20216 min read
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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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Jul 2, 20217 min read
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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...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jul 1, 20214 min read
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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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May 31, 20215 min read
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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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Apr 1, 20217 min read
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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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Feb 2, 20215 min read
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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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Dec 2, 20205 min read
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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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Sep 15, 20206 min read
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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...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 21, 20203 min read
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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...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 20, 20204 min read
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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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Aug 5, 20205 min read
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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...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jun 2, 202010 min read
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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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May 27, 20207 min read
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