Keep your conversation constructive vs. destructive. Avoid blaming and the infamous button pushers…”You always”, “you never”, or “you should.” Try to really hear your partner’s point of view. Don’t nod and pretend you’re listening, just waiting to jump in and make your argument. Agree to disagree. You don’t have to change anybody’s mind. Just listen…
Listening well is the secret to having a really great conversation and effectively working through issues that arise. Here are 3 quick tips. Give your partner your undivided, quality attention. Maintain eye contact. Lean in. Keep your body and ears uncrossed and open. Stop yourself from interrupting. Really listen vs. preparing your defense or response,…
Kisses are the food of love. A loving embrace of the lips. Wordlessly, kisses say many things.”Welcome home.” “I cherish you.” “I’m yours.” “I’m sorry.” ” I’m here for you.” A kiss can lift the level of the moment from barren and ordinary to loving and intimately extraordinary. So, kiss and BE KISSED regularly. Try…
It’s called sensual for a reason! Use every sense (smell, sight, sound, taste, and touch) to inspire, uplift and experience your partner anew. Be creative, curious and a little daring. Think out of your normal ‘box.’ Try eliminating one sense (i.e blindfold your partner) while you increase another (i.e. touch: Use an unusual part of…
Here are 3 quick tips for steaming things up! Start the foreplay early in the day. Calling, sex-texting, emailing each other about the yummy, luscious things you want to do to each other. Don’t go for the known ‘action spot’ first—take it slow. Make your partner wait and build. Be Adventurous: Reverse roles and break…
No one gets tired of hearing how much they are loved. Often we assume our partner knows. Love isn’t fattening or high in cholesterol so go ahead and be generous. There is no need to limit your dispensing or consumption of it. Here’s your Prescription from Dr Sheri: Say “I love you” at least three…
It’s so easy to become complacent and take the little things our partner does for us for granted. “Thanksliving” is gratitude in action. Take this thanks-giving challenge. Beginning now, notice and say thank you for the many acts of love, support, and thoughtfulness (big and small) your partner does for you and gives to you.…
How Long of a Read: 3 minutes Why Couples Should Have a Social Media Prenup- Dr. Sheri Meyers on CBS News As you may know, I’m a big proponent of and very passionate about the need for couples to have a “social media prenup” discussion. Basically, it’s an agreement in place BEFORE anything goes wrong and an understanding about what to do…
How Long of a Read: 5 minutes Nobody “gets” you the way your sweetheart does. The connection you feel with them is out of this world. It’s as if you’ve known each other your entire life. You can barely stand to be apart. If this isn’t real love, what is? Right?
Actually, not so fast. There’s a big difference between REAL LOVE and infatuation based EMOTIONAL SEX.
How Long of a Read: 4 minutes Making Up After Breaking Up: Read This First It’s over! You’ve broken up. You’ve dumped or have been dumped. It feels final and real. You’ve hired attorneys, filed or are already divorced. You thought that you were successfully moving on, but it’s Friday night and you’re facing what feels like another long, lonely…
