It's a phrase you may have heard from friends or even wondered yourself, are there any good men/women out there? The answer is unquestionably yes but you may be creating obstacles to finding them. In

It is indeed the hardest thing to do, even and especially if there are good reasons to do so. Some try ghosting, or manufactured arguments as a way to unwind a relationship but both approaches violat

The birth of your firstborn can be a wonderful blessing but it also changes many dynamics in a relationship. Navigating the early days of parenthood to say nothing of the challenges to your health, s

Families can be a wonderful source of support and nurture but sometimes they can be downright toxic to a relationship. In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about the latter and how couples can addres

In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about the question of age differences in a relationship. Alvean is in her 40's and Doug in his 70's which gives them both a unique perspective on this question.

Getting what you want in life and in your relationships shouldn't be a struggle or a win/lose battle. In fact, getting what you want is all about understanding what your requirements are for fulfillme

Sometimes it is hard to know if what you feel, or what your significant other is expressing are genuine emotions.  What is real--true and likely to last? Alvean and Doug discuss the ways in which we c

Some say love can break your heart but Alvean and Doug talk about how loving relationships expand our hearts, however they may turn out.  For a full transcript of the episode, click here: LL03

The song title says it all, breaking up is hard to do.  But there are ways to part company without scorching the earth.  Alvean and Doug talk about their own experience and the strategies they have found for bringing you both to the conclusion that mov...

When a little one comes along it changes things--in some cases for the better but it can also expose weaknesses in a relationship that could tear a family apart. Alvean and Doug talk about navigating parenthood,