Listening

At least half or more of the challenges couples create for themselves arise from a failure to listen.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways to ensure you are on receive and not just broadcast when you and your other half converse.  For a full transcript, click here: LL36-Listening-Tune in or Tune out

Children and pets can bring a wonderful bond that completes a relationship or they can become a source of disunion, it all depends on how a couple addresses it beforehand.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about how to ensure both parties are on the same page about key issues assuring a happy and fulfilling life together.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL35-When Kids or Pets are in the way

You’ve probably heard it said that couples that pray together stay together.  Is there any truth to this?  Religion can play a role in helping couples navigate their relationship or it can lead to fractious quarrels and disunion.  Alvean and Doug discuss the pitfalls and the promises that a faith based relationship can offer in this episode.  For a full transcript, click here: LL34-Couples That Pray Together

It happens, especially if a couple have been together for a long time.  The passion seems to be less and less common as everyday life with all its stresses and challenges get in the way.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways in which couples can renew the patterns and behaviors that ignited their passion in the first place.  For a complete written transcript, click here: LL33-How to Bring Passion Back?

Along with differences in libido Money is one of the chief issues that couples tend to argue about in the course of their relationship.  In this episode Alvean and Doug reveal the underlying causes and more importantly strategies for avoiding the consequences.  For a full transcript, click here: LL32-Why Do couples Quarrel About Money?

Be honest, flirting is fun–even thrilling for some, but it can cross a line into something much less innocent.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore the motivations behind flirting and the ground rules that can keep it light hearted and positive without causing harm or crossing over into emotional or physical cheating.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL31-Why Men and Women Flirt

A lot of books have been written on this subject but many deal only with superficial themes.  Alvean and Doug go deeper to help listeners understand some of the fundamental truths about how different genders process thoughts and emotions, and how that knowledge can help listeners avoid the usual misunderstandings that can accompany relationships.  For more and a full transcript, click here: LL30-How Men and Women Differ

In this episode, Alvean and Doug take on a familiar subject–why otherwise loving couples quarrel.  The issues are relatively common, arising from differences over money, divisions of labor, intimacy, and in some cases parenting. They offer some practical suggestions about how to mediate such differences and resolve the underlying factors that lead to dis harmony in relationships.  For a full transcript, click here: LL29-Why Do Couples Quarrel?

It is said that time heals all wounds but is that true or is it love?  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the healing properties of loving and being loved.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL28-Can Love Heal?

Torn between two lovers–its the popular song that this episode reflects.  Is it possible to be in love, honest and true love with two different people at the same time?  You don’t have to wait for the big reveal, the answer is no, but you’ll want to listen to Alvean and Doug to find out why.  Fot a full transcript, click here:LL27-Can you love two people equally?