And Baby Makes Three
The arrival of a child forever changes the dynamics of a relationship, usually for the better, but sometimes it can add strains to an already unstable relationship. Alvean and Doug talk about how to ...
9 Maj 15min
Toxic Families
In a perfect world a couple is loved and supported by their respective families but sometimes that turns out to be more of a challenge than not. There is such a thing as toxic families, ones that pol...
2 Maj 15min
Does Age Matter?
We have all heard of May-December romances, suggesting an age related gap–sometimes of many years. But is such a disparity doomed to failure, a fantasy in novels but a nightmare in real life? Can tw...
25 Apr 16min
Getting What You Want
Getting what you want does not mean you need to be in a contest, one that can have lasting and damaging consequences for your relationship. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in whic...
18 Apr 14min
Friends and Families as Counselors
In times of trouble we often turn to our friends and families to counsel us and offer their support. But is this a healthy approach to take? In this episode, Alvean and Doug caution their listeners ...
11 Apr 14min
I love you just as you are
Sometimes the person we fall in love with becomes the person we wish we could change. Is it them or is it us? The answer really does not matter. Enduring relationships are built on acceptance. In th...
4 Apr 15min
Finding Purpose
At some point in our lives most of ask the question, what is my purpose in life? It is a natural question to ask but it can also lead to friction or dissension in a relationship as one partner pulls ...
28 Mars 14min
Is that all there is?
Sometimes relationships can grow stale–one or the other partner begins to take the other for granted or just doesn’t have the feelings they once did. Arguments, lack of spontaneity, even just day to ...
21 Mars 15min
