Here are two articles of mine for this week’s Psychology Today.
Bridging the Love, Sex, and Gratitude Gap
In the world of love so often we become trapped in unspoken expectations and hidden agendas. Waiting for “what’s next” we miss the “now” of a faint smile that says “I need you.” An amorous look that says, “I want you.” A tense moment that says, “Something isn’t working, let’s fix it.” Or a simple “Thank you.” Are meaningful moments eluding us? Read More
Falling Out of Love, Divorce, and Infidelity: The Rx Is Gratitude
Cinderella and her Prince may have set the romance bar too high. We live in a society in which “falling out of love” is the chief reason for divorce in the United Kingdom, even toppling infidelity. In the United States, the economy is still the big marital stressor. Perhaps an attitude of gratitude, even in difficult situations, is the key to lifelong love. Read More