Alvean and Doug respond to listener's questions about why couples fight.  What are the most common issues and how do you stop the patterns of behavior that lead to quarreling? To read a full transcript of this episode, click here:LL29-Why Do Couples Quarrel?

Doug & Alvean talk about the healing power of love. More than just our emotions are affected by our relationships.  Strong bonds can have a powerful healing affect on our bodies, minds and spirit, while some toxic relationships can lead us to a lifetime of pain and hurt. Which is yours?  For a complete transcript of this episode, click here:LL28-Can Love Heal?

Alvean and Doug take on the difficult business of making a choice when confronted by strong feelings for more than one person.  How do you sort out your feelings and decide what's best for you? Find out in this episode.  For a full transcript, click here: LL27-Can you love two people equally?

What can you do when you are in a lopsided relationship and your partner makes everything about them? Doug & Alvean tackle the question of narcissism and selfishness in relationships and methods for coping with them.  A full transcript of the episode can be found here:LL26-It is all about me

There are times when being lonely can be healthy and nurturing.  Doug & Alvean talk about how to use your time alone to build a stronger sense of your self and prepare for a meaningful relationship with others.  A full transcript of the episode can be found here:LL25-Savoring Loneliness

When couples have control issues it's often not pretty. Why do people do this? How can you avoid fights over control in your relationship? For a full transcript of the episode, click here:LL24-You're not the Boss of Me

Alvean & Doug respond to listener's questions about the attraction of opposites. Is there any truth to this or is just an old wives tale?  For a full transcript click here:LL23-Do Opposites Attract

Alvean and Doug talk about the green-eyed monster, Jealousy, and how it can erode the trust that forms the basis of all successful relationships. Conditionality and the need for approbation are among many causes that Doug & Alvean review, as well as the ways in which couples can overcome the de-stabilizing impact jealousy can have on their sense of security.  For a full transcript click here:LL22-Jealousy

Should you ever get back together with someone you were once in relationship?  If so, what are the things to look out for so you don't wind up in the same place once again?  Doug and Alvean talk about failed relationships and how and when to try to put them back on course.  For a complete transcript, click here: LL21-Getting Back with Your Ex

When relationships fail and fail badly, there is always the possibility that things will end with bang not a whimper.  Doug and Alvean discuss real life situations and how to handle them when things get ugly. A complete transcript can be found here: LL20-Vindictive Ex's