In Love

  • Toxic Communication
    Happiness Expert: Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph. D.

    Toxic Communication

    The four communication styles that most predict the dissolution of a relationship, especially in combination, are: criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling.

  • What to Do If Your Partner is Jealous
    Relationship Counselor: Kathy Labriola

    What to Do If Your Partner is Jealous

    When your partner is in the midst of a jealousy attack, they need compassion and reassurance that they are loved. Often their jealousy triggers a defensive response and a huge argument.

  • “Work Spouse” or Something More?
    Bobby's World

    “Work Spouse” or Something More?

    But, in most situations, at least one co-worker is married. And that’s where a work marriage can get dicey. If the thought of sexual attraction even enters your mind, it’s time to step back before the situation gets out of control and ruins not only your friendship, but your job.

  • 5 Reasons It Is Great to Be Single This Summer
    In Love

    5 Reasons It Is Great to Be Single This Summer

    Gone are the winter “bed warmers”. Summer is about living in the moment, enjoying the sun on your skin, and having a sexy fling (or two).

  • “Sexy Moves” to Avoid
    In Love

    “Sexy Moves” to Avoid

    We’ve all been there. We heard something either online, on television or on the radio, and thought, “Ooh, I am definitely going to try that and spice up my sex life. That sounds hot.”

  • Unmask the Green Eyed Monster: Part 4: Realistic VS Irrational Jealousy
    Relationship Counselor: Kathy Labriola

    Unmask the Green Eyed Monster: Part 4: Realistic VS Irrational Jealousy

    A good exercise to try when you are feeling jealous is to go through these four conditions and ask yourself if all four are met. If less than all four are true, your jealousy is unfounded and you can take steps to get it under control.

  • Are Americans Suffering from Relationship ADD?
    Bobby's World

    Are Americans Suffering from Relationship ADD?

    We strive to be an all-around person, focusing on succeeding in our careers, our volunteer work and in our social life. These are issues June Cleaver never had to worry about.

  • Can We Talk? (Can We Have Sex?)
    Happiness Expert: Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph. D.

    Can We Talk? (Can We Have Sex?)

    How you communicate love and receive support may be different than that of your partner's. You may want to snuggle and chat about your day; your partner may want to have a physical connection.

  • Unmask the Green Eyed Monster: Part Three: Jealousy is Your Ally
    Relationship Counselor: Kathy Labriola

    Unmask the Green Eyed Monster: Part Three: Jealousy is Your Ally

    I have come to believe that jealousy is a normal, natural response that serves a valid purpose. It comes up when we feel threatened with loss of something precious to us, and alerts us to pay attention to our relationships to make sure they are safe and sound.

  • Beauty: The Most Important Relationship Attribute?
    Bobby's World

    Beauty: The Most Important Relationship Attribute?

    I’m not sure if relationships always have been like this, but it seems that, as we have grown more to an instant gratification society, we’ve lost the build up of great partnerships. No longer do we get to know someone. We go into possible relationships with a specific laundry list of items.