A lot of books have been written about the differences between men and women--but often they offer very litte useful insight where it matters most--in relationship. In this episode, Alvean and Doug t

Is fighting normal--dos it help heal or break relationships? Is there such a thing as healthy quarrellng? Answers to these and related questions in this episode from Alvean and Doug. For a complete

Is it possible to find happiness without being in a relationship? For some, being alone is a comfort, a retreat into a contemplative life that starts by being in love with oneself. In this episode,

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,

What do you do when your family or your partner get involved in your relationship and become a destructive force?  Are there such things as toxic families?  Alvean and Doug talk about the role and importance of building a solid "us" fortress that sets ...

Sometimes it's innocent and other times a prelude to something more but whatever the intent, men and women flirt and do so whether they are in a committed relationship or not.  Is it harmless or hurtful? How can you tell the difference and how can you ...