Every day we are subjected to negativity; in the news in the lives of those around us, perhaps in our own lives.  How to you remain calm and serene in the face of that bombardment?  Is there a secret to remaining positive? Alvean & Doug talk about their approach to a saner life, free from the negative spiral.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL38-Staying Positive in a Negative World

Alvean and Doug describe the five love languages and talk about how to lean what your languages are as well as those of your partner.  Learning to use the right language(s) can make all the difference in how you feel loved and how you make your partner feel.  For a complete transcript of this episode, click here:66-The Love Languages

The birds do it, the bees do it, even men and women do it--or so goes the song.  Why do we flirt, and is it always with the intention of entering into a relationship?  Alvean and Doug talk about the fundamental urge in us that can lead to misread signals or to a lasting relationship.  For a transcript of this episode click here:LL31-Why Men and Women Flirt

We all want what we want.  But getting it can be hard--sometimes even destroying the very thing we hope for.  Alvean and Doug talk about how to get what you want while meeting the needs of those you care for.  It isn't as hard as you think.  For  full transcript of this episode click here:LL47-Getting What You Want

Alvean and Doug talk about the green monster, jealousy.  Nothing can unravel a relationship faster than the fear, suspicion and negative behavior that accompanies this sad emotion, and yet some of us find ourselves powerless when overtaken by its dark shadow.  How can you avoid turning towards the dark side?  For answers to this and other questions  listen to this episode and find a transcript here: LL22-Jealousy

Sometimes when a relationship ends it's not really over.  Our former lovers can become our present haters and they may become vindictive to punish us for the rejection they feel.  Doug and Alvean take on the challenge with some explanation for what is really going on and how you can cope.  For a full transcript of the episode, click here: LL20-Vindictive Ex's

It's rare when both partners in a relationship earn the same amount.  Imbalances can lead to friction or difficulties in building equality in a relationship.  Doug & Alvean talk about strategies to avoid strife and find common ground.  Fir a complete transcript of this episode, click here: LL08

The passion does not need to wane in your relationship. Alvean and Doug talk about ways you can re-ignite romance and live a satisfying life with your partner.  For a full transcript of this episode click here: LL33-How to Bring Passion Back?

Some say that as we grow older love changes and matures into a different kind of relationship.  Others suggest it may be the best time of your life.  Doug & Alvean talk about these issues from their standpoint at age 72 and 41 respectively. For a full transcript of the episode click here: LL40-Growing Older

How can you keep your relationship vibrant after that first blush of love is over?  Some say Love is work, while others advise just let your heart guide you.  Alvean & Doug discuss the ways they have found that couples can navigate the sometimes thorny periods in their lives together and make every day a good day.  For a complete transcript of this episode, click here:LL39-After the Love