In a healthy relationship, your partner is that special someone who meshes with you so well that you coexist in perfect harmony. You never have any disagreements, right? Wrong. Research actually suggests that the process of conflict and arguing can be beneficial to the…
The photo is of Ed and me nearly 20 years ago. Drama or action movie? Chinese or Italian food? Spending or saving the latest paycheck? Sacrifice in a partnership means that I freely choose to give up something I want for the sake…
A few months ago, Ed and I sat on the back patio of our winter home in Tucson, Arizona, watching the changing tones of red and purple of the setting sun against Sabino Canyon, and reflecting on our life in the desert. “One of the…
When I made the decision nearly 40 years ago to leave my first husband and father of my two children, many well meaning friends and family members lectured me, saying I needed to have the guts to stay in the relationship and make it…
In my last blog post, I asked “Is Your Intimate Relationship Making You a Better Person?” What if the answer has historically been “no?” Is there a way to change the dynamics of a relationship for the sake of each individual’s growth and improvement?…