For some it is acts of service, for others affirmation, gifts of touch, or quality time. These are the ways we express our affection and affirm our love. But they are not always acknowledged, valued

The path to hell they say is paved with good intentions. Too often we make the mistake of enabling a loved one to continue to harbor destructive --even self destructive habits or patterns of behavior

How many of us have idealized the perfect mate, and found that our dream curdled in reality? That is the question Alvean and Doug tackle in this episode. Is it possible to find such a person, and i

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

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

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

Can relationships grow stale and wither on the emotional vine? In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in which feelings can change--sometimes growing diminished and how one can alter tha

Alvean and Doug talk about their own regrets and the most common ones they've heard from listeners. How do you navigate those feelings and emerge with a more affirmative attitude? Click here for a f

Sometimes the past is something we recall with fond memory, while at other times we'd rather forget. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the impact children from a prior relationships can have o