In a time when friend may mean someone you know on Facebook, what is a good friend and how do you know if you are one? Alvean and Doug talk about friendship and relationships and how the two relate. F

For many couples that moment when one decides that its time to begin living together can be a fraught--even difficult navigation--even if it is something both desire. Adjusting to someone else's rout

And Baby makes three, so the saying goes. That precious moment, however, is not without its challenges--especially for couples experiencing parenthood for the first time. It can elicit latent fears

One of the more difficult behaviors to address in a relationship is the passive/aggressive partner. Communication with passive aggressive partners is ultimately a difficult proposition that stands ev

Social Media is omnipresent in our lives and while it can help us maintain our involvement with friends and famil, it can also be a toxic wasteland spreading mis information and echoing unhealthy view

Healthy and authentic relationships have a very special quality, they actually expand our capacity to feel and express love--not only to our beloved but to our circle of friends and family as well. I

In life and in relationships we may model our behavior on influential people in for better or worse. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about their role models and explore the ways role models act

Sometimes we want so much to do everything possible for our loved ones that we end up serving their best interest poorly. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about enabling and how you can identify

Intimacy is a word with many meanings--some quite nuanced. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer their views on intimacy and how best to achieve it. For a complete transcript, click here: LL60-What

It has been said that life is a poor teacher because it first tests us then gives the lesson. What are the lessons life has taught us about true love? In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss their