Why the Spark Fades in a Relationship

Countless couples complain of losing the “spark” in their relationship. Some chalk it up to ev... read more

Is Sexual Stereotyping Affecting Your Relationship?

Sexual stereotypes are everywhere. We see them in commercials, where happy moms dance around their... read more

5 Strategies for Dealing With Your Partner’s Fear of Intimacy

As a therapist, I often hear couples complain that whenever one partner tries to get close, the ... read more

Why Are We Hooked on Rejection?

You don't need to be a psychologist to note the very harsh effects of a breakup on a person's me... read more

Alive Sexuality by Robert Firestone, Ph.D.

Sex is one of the strongest motivating forces in life. It has the potential for creati... read more

Critical Inner Voice and Intimacy

Where your critical inner voice comes from As small children, we are helpless and entirely de... read more

Fear of Intimacy

There's one sad truth in life I've found While journeying east and west - The only folks we real... read more

Sex and The Critical Inner Voice

“Turn down the lights, turn down the bed. Turn down these voices inside my head.” I Can’t... read more

Critical Inner Voice and Intimacy

In your romantic relationship, do you ever wonder where those critical thoughts toward yourself or your partner come from? How much do these thoughts represent your real point of view and how much do they reflect negative attitudes from your past? We all carry with us destructive habits, attitudes, and behaviors that distance us from the ones we love. By identifying and differentiating from this hurtful inner critic, you can expand your tolerance for love and sustain a meaningful relationship. You can challenge core defenses and become who you want to be.

Is Sexting Cheating You Out Of Real Intimacy?

There is a good, sound argument for how technology can bring two people together. Countless couples have now met, married, forged unions, and had children as a result of a dating website, a Facebook chat, or a bold text message. Technology has provided a new platform for millions of people to take that first step in a relationship. This has been especially... (read more)

Making Love Last by Learning to Love

Look up the word love in any dictionary and you’ll find two separate definitions. The first: an abstract noun encapsulating a feeling of tenderness, passion and warmth. The second: a verb defined by concrete actions such as giving affection or expressing tenderness and care. The trouble with these parallel definitions of love is that too often... (read more)

How to Identify Your Critical Inner Voice

Millions of self-critical thoughts circle our minds everyday, leaving us miserable, discouraged and held back from going after what we want. Identifying these thoughts as mean-spirited, external points of view can free us from that destructive critical inner voice. You don’t have to look far to find your critical inner voice. It’s there when you... (read more)