It may be, and there are reasons why Anyone who’s been married for more than a few months, maybe weeks, will tell you it’s tough. And considering how divorce rates have climbed over the last few...

Dealing with a growing problem Alcohol abuse is a problem in most countries, and ours is no exception. But what’s particularly troubling is the growing prevalence among seniors. Approximately 6...

This ancient technique is effective — and surprisingly pleasant. The thought of having needles stuck in your body isn’t very appealing, but that’s only if they hurt. From my...

No one’s happy in unequal relationships Power and control are issues in all relationships. Sometimes it comes about through strength of personality and sometimes through assets. One person...

The health benefits of inner peace  I’m not certain if it is the most overused word in the English language, but if it isn’t it soon will be. I see it on TV, hear it on the radio, on podcasts in...

More helpful ways of dealing with relationship conflicts. In previous articles, we talked about how ineffective communication styles can feed into relationship problems. Here’s a few more thoughts to...

Behavioral styles that can disrupt relationships. In The Big Five, we talked about how personality traits are a form of baggage each partner brings to their relationships. The characteristics that...

Not all experts think it’s effective, but is that the fault of the therapists? Fixing chronic marital problems, the ones that pop up over and over, can be tough. As I talked about...

Personality is some of the baggage we bring to relationships.  By Dr. Lou Primavera When we think about the person we’re intimate with, we focus on what they’re like — they’re...

A massage feels great, but it’s also good for you. In Death by Stress, we discussed how chronic stress harms the body and mind. Now we’re talking about what you can do to lower your...