Could Two Questions Actually Change Your Relationship?
You and your partner formed a relationship likely for many reasons. One of the strongest might have been the desire for a deeper and ongoing connection with another human… a connection that allows you to be spontaneous, real, supported, sexy, and adventurous. At the time, you hoped you had created a connection that would lead […]
Play “Twenty Questions” with your partner
Do you remember the game “Twenty Questions?” You could ask twenty questions to identify what thing the other person was thinking about. Here’s a variation on the Twenty Questions game, for your next dinner date or when you have some spare time. Using the questions below, you can find out a little more about your […]
Valentine’s Day Couples Game: Design Your Ideal Partner
Do you have a partner with a habit or flaw you’d like to eliminate, tweak or fix? Let’s turn it into a Valentine’s Day Couples Game where you can design your ideal partner.
11 Ways to Give the Gift of Intimacy
Intimacy will last longer than most of the items typically exchanged as gifts this season – certainly longer than the latest trends in fashion or a digital device that will be obsolete in six months. Here are 11 ways to give or increase intimacy over the holiday season: 1. Make it emotionally safe to bring […]
6 Ways to Holiday-Proof Your Relationship
The hustle and the bustle of the holiday season are upon us. It’s not an easy time even for folks in perfectly happy relationships, much less anyone who feels tension or is struggling with a significant other. Here are 6 ways to reduce holiday stress. The sources of tension and struggles can vary widely, and […]
Practical Perspective for Fighting Couples
Recently we were fortunate to be published in The Oprah Magazine. It’s a publication that always puts things in a practical perspective. We were asked to offer a few insights into the frustrating and perplexing arena of fighting couples. You’ll find us in the November issue of The Oprah Magazine, on page 121. The year […]
It’s not about the nail
Maybe you’re not exactly hitting the nail on the head when you try to communicate. Usually it’s not about the nail. We love how this video illustrates that point… If you relate to the couple in the video, check out the details on Pete’s upcoming couples workshop this August 2-3, 2013, in Santa Clara, CA. […]
Improve Your Own Dancing First
I don’t know if you’re keeping up with the latest season of “Dancing With The Stars” but there is some real energy and personality there. Just like in many other arenas, Ellyn and I are on different pages about who we think should win. Regardless of who wins, here’s an idea that’s relevant for couples: […]
Are you going to have this kind of Valentine’s Day?
Picture this. It might fit for lot of guys. Valentine’s Day approaches. A week before this special, romantic day, Joe starts calling around for dinner reservations. He believes he is pretty smart thinking ahead like this.
Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail – Here’s Why
For some reason the calendar seems to dictate the desire to become a better person. You may feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of overcoming a bad habit or attitude. What is it about New Year’s resolutions? Despite good intentions, your efforts soon evaporate like snow flakes in July. Here’s why you don’t […]
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