Is there such a thing as true love?  How do we recognize it and how is it different from anything else.  Alvean and Doug discuss the ways in which we find and nurture true love.  Read a full transcript of the episode here: LL59-What has true love taught you?

Does the clock ever run out on marriage?  Why are fewer couples getting married as they age, while younger couples are staying married in greater numbers?  For insight into these and related questions see the transcript here:LL58-Is there a use by date....

Alvean and Doug talk about their biggest regrets, and how they have shaped their lives.  Are your regrets holding you back?  Is there a way to move forward.  Learn more in this episode.  For a full transcript, click here:LL57-Your Biggest Regrets

Doug and Alvean tackle one of the harder challenges for a couple, learning to co-parent. Even when you try to get it right, there can be hidden minefields that you will need to navigate skillfully to avoid divisions that can undermine your relationship. Read more in the attached transcript: LL56-Relating to children from a prior relationship

Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in which our views of each other, the world around us and our feelings change over time for better or worse.  Is there an ideal age, or is it whatever age you are? Find out in this episode.  For a full transcript, click here:LL55-How has your perspective changed with age?pdf

Doug & Alvean take on the issue of past relationships and third party influences that can poison or at the least color our present relationships.  How do our ex's, parents, friends and even children become third parties in a an unintentional triangle?  For a complete transcript of the episode, click here: LL54-You, Me and .........

In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore the reasons why Men can seem unexpressive or detached from their inner feelings.  Is it societal programming, parental influence or something else entirely?  For a full transcript of the show click here: LL53-What men rarely say but often feel

You hear this question often, are there any good men or women left? Well there are, of course and Alvean and Doug unpack the question and offer some advice on how to avoid catch and release dating.  Want to find Mr. or Mrs. Right, then tune in to this episode.  For a complete transcript, click here:LL52-Are there any good men or women out there?

As the song says, Breaking Up is Hard to Do. It's also painful.  Are there ways to end a relationship without the pain, recrimination, guilt and anger that often accompanies endings?  Doug and Alvean talk about their own experiences and offer their counsel on how to avoid the worst.  For a full transcript of this episode, click here:LL51-Breaking Up

Alvean and Doug discuss parenthood.  It can be the most wonderful blessing or an unexpected burden and depending on how well you've planned for it, the stresses and strains of parenthood are not to be lightly dismissed.  Alvean and Doug offer some counsel on how you can avoid the pitfalls, keep your relationship alive and thriving as you enjoy becoming parents.  For a full transcript of the entire episode, click here:LL50-And Baby Makes Three