Why Are You Still Together?
How you define relationship “failure” may just help you stay together in a more fulfilling way –here’s why… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – Not too long ago I received an email from a man who wanted some advice about his sexless marriage. He went on to say that his wife is not the least interested in...
The Kiss
Here’s how a simple kiss can make your world dissolve into a state of absolute bliss… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – Apparently, according to some osculatory pundits, there are as many as 155 different kinds of kisses. That’s a lot of kisses to remember, not to mention do well (lest you be remembered in the way you’d...
Yeah, Dads Have Bad Days. So What?
Embed from Getty Images By Gregory Tapler Being a dad is hard work. What the hell does that even mean? Hard work? A labor of love? A duty? A responsibility? There are times when I talk to my friends when I’m having a hard day being a dad. Often I’m met with ‘Yeah, but they’re really worth it.’ or ‘The joy outweighs the pain.’ or…well, you get the point. Don’t get me wrong, there are days when I’m on the giving end of those catch...
The Extraordinary Pleasure of Intimate Giving
There is sex and then there is transcendental ecstasy –here’s a way to consistently experience the latter… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – When we hear people excitedly exclaim about an amazing experience they will often use the expression: “It’s better than sex!” –which is really just another way of saying...
The Limitless Joy of Never Fully Knowing Your Significant Other
Here’s a way to experience unlimited joy, variety, and spice in your relationship without “doing” anything… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – Think about your most recent (or current) significant relationship. How long was it before you both could say that you really knew your mate inside and out? Chances are it didn’t take too long,...
Why Pretense Hurts Relationships and How to Eliminate It
This is the biggest mistake couples make from the moment they first meet and why it almost always leads to failure… Unfortunately, a lot of couples “pretend” that everything is okay, or even great, in their relationship when in fact it is anything but. And there are a lot of rational sounding reasons for doing so. Protecting the kids, not hurting each other’s feelings or avoiding the financial and emotional uncertainty that can come...