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?

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?

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

Men are from Mars--women from Venus.  Really?  We know there are key differences in how men and women process their feelings and thoughts, how the behave, and how they relate to one another. Alvean and Doug unravel this question and talk about how these differences complement one another.  For a full transcript of the episode, click here:LL30-How Men and Women Differ

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