"How do I fit in a sex life with my husband when I am exhausted all the time from work, kids, and the hustle and bustle of life? I'm almost never in the mood and I'm not sure what to do." Kelly, Maryland Hi Kelly. I hear you! This is a really common question, so please know that you're not the only one who struggles with this. My best advice is to schedule a time for the two of you to have sex. I know this isn't a really glamorous answer, but it's worked well for the couples I take care of and I think it'll work well for you. The truth is that we're all super busy and it's...
"We're not great at communicating. Many of our conversations end in a fight. Or worse, we both shut down, stop talking and nothing ever gets resolved. How can we communicate better so that we never lose the spark?" -Sonia, AlaskaGreat question, Sonia. There are a few things that are absolutely critical when you're talking to your spouse...The first is to always try to be gentle and kind. We expect our spouses to be compassionate and nice to us, so do your best to do this. Always try to listen to your spouse's perspective and find something (anything!) to agree with. People need to feel understood. Make your spouse feel like you have heard him and you understand where he's coming...
"I found a second cell phone in my husband's car and when I went through it, it became clear he is having an affair. I am beyond devastated. I am sick to my stomach and I'm looking for some hope. Is there any chance that we can get over this? Does infidelity mean my marriage is over for sure?" - Amata, California Hi Amata. I am so, so sorry for the pain you're in. My heart breaks for you. To answer you... No, infidelity does not mean your marriage is over. Affairs happen for many complicated reasons and they are much more common than you know.A recent research study on affairs found: "Few couples decide to divorce because of an...
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