Monthly Archives: June 2018

When Kids or Pets Get in the Way



We love our children and our animals–they are our family but sometimes they have a way of getting between couples.  Alvean and Doug talk about this challenge frankly as they discuss why and how individuals make their kids or pets unbidden accomplices in distancing themselves from their other half.  For a full transcript of the episode click here: LL35-When Kids or Pets are in the way


How to Bring the Passion Back



Every relationship has intervals of passion and occasionally periods that are less vibrant and more pre-occupied with the day to day business of life.  Alvean and Doug talk about how couples can restore the passion when life begins to crowd it out, and how to keep that spark alive in spite of the many challenges that come with living. A full transcript of the episode can be found here:LL33-How to Bring Passion Back?


Why do couples argue about money?



They say it is the root of all evil, maybe so.  What we do know is that money is frequently a subject about which couples argue and it can be one that is a source of considerable disagreement. Why and how couples enter into these disagreements is the subject of this episode.  For a complete transcript, click here:LL32-Why Do couples Quarrel About Money?


Why Men and Women Flirt



Flirting is fun and healthy..sometimes.  Why and how men and women flirt is a fun topic that Alvean and Doug take on with their usual candor and sense of humor. In a serious vein they explore how to avoid the pitfalls.  Flirting can add to your relationship or become a stumbling block.  To find out how, listen to the episode and read a transcript here: LL31-Why Men and Women Flirt