Archive for the 'Conscious Relationships' Category

Another One Bites the Dust

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Are you ready for this one?  Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are heading for divorce.  He allegedly cheated on Demi with a younger woman.  In doing that (if if fact he really did), he joins a ridiculously long list of famous men who’ve cheated on their wives. Famous people are used to being the center [...]

Exploring Alternatives to Monogamy

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

I’m always thinking about swinging, open relationships and the pros and cons of polyamory and monogamy. In all these situations, it’s safe to say “different strokes for different folks.” ( pun definitely intended!)

The Two Choice Dilemma

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

David Schnarch, PhD and author of Passionate Marriage and founder of Crucible Therapy, wrote about the two choice dilemma.  I have to confess that when I read about it, I thought it was redundant.  Of course a dilemma involves choosing between two things.

The Man in the Mirror

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

We’ve all been with partners who have irritated the living daylights out of us.  Sometimes these irritations are enough to end the relationship.  But then, lo and behold, the next person we’re with starts irritating you too… what’s a sane person to do? The answer is: take a look in the mirror, psychologically speaking.

Learning to Trust Again

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Being betrayed by your romantic partner is devastating.  If the betrayal is deep enough, it usually means the end of the relationship.  How can you learn to trust again, whether it’s trusting the person who betrayed you or trusting a new partner?