Monthly Archives: October 2019

Moving In Together



One of the pivotal moments in any new relationship comes when you make the decision to live together. It can stress the relationship or be an exciting step for couples but how you choose to go about it will make the difference.  In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows, they talk about strategies for assuring a positive experience.  For a full transcript of this episode, click here:63-Moving In Together


Love Languages



In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows they explore the so-called love languages.  Learning what your languages are and those of your partner can make all the difference in your happiness and satisfaction in the relationship. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:66-The Love Languages


Fight or Flight



The two classic responses when couples argue–fight or flight.  It doesn’t have to be that way–but how can you avoid it? In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows, they talk about the reasons we respond in this way and how we can learn to exploit our instincts to achieve a better outcome.  For a full transcript, click here:LL42-Fight or Flight


Relationships and Social Media



As too many couples have learned, social media can be a tool for sharing or a weapon that will cause unending pain and drama in your life.  It’s all about how and when you use it.  In this repeat episode while Alvean and Doug are recording new shows, they discuss the upsides and downsides of social media as they affect meaningful relationships–with your SO or anyone else. For a full transcript of this episode, click here:64-Relationships and Social Media