How Much Fighting Is Normal? Q: I had one other “big” relationship in my life, and we never fought. It’s not that we didn’t have problems; it’s just that we didn’t get into these big, blowout fights. Well…in my current … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Normal Or Abnormal?
long-term relationships
Podcast: Discovering Passion In A Long-Term Relationship
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie explores the topic of passion in a long-term relationship. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Discovering Passion In A Long-Term Relationship
Podcast: Is It Possible To Get Your Partner To Change?
In this podcast episode, Dr. Laurie discusses whether or not it's possible to get your partner to change. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Is It Possible To Get Your Partner To Change?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Often Is Normal?
How Often Is The Right Amount? Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I was wondering how many times a week or month is a normal amount to have sex—and what you think of relatively sexless relationships. From the beginning of my relationship with … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Often Is Normal?
Love Languages
Recently I got this question from one of our readers about how we express love. “In the past few years, I have started hearing more and more about the “love languages” that people have. I never really thought about it for … [Read more...] about Love Languages
Keeping the Erotic Flame Burning Bright: Surprise Dates
Most sexual relationships follow a predictable pattern. You meet, you click, and suddenly you’re madly in love…but not forever. Depending on the relationship, the hot-and-heavy period typically lasts from six months to rarely more … [Read more...] about Keeping the Erotic Flame Burning Bright: Surprise Dates
Podcast: Staying Attracted To Your Partner
In this episode of Passion With Dr. Laurie Betito, Dr. Laurie talks about how to deal when you find that you're not attracted to your partner anymore. You’ll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie’s … [Read more...] about Podcast: Staying Attracted To Your Partner
Sexual Planning: The Good, The Great, And The Amazing
It can be seen in many modern relationships: After a certain time, you stop prioritizing intimacy because of work, kids, responsibilities, etc. Partners roll into bed, exhausted at the end of the day, and the phrase ‘not tonight … [Read more...] about Sexual Planning: The Good, The Great, And The Amazing
12 Tips To Save Your Relationship During A Pandemic
For many of us, the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) means continued weeks—or longer—of social isolation with our nesting partner(s). Which also means we have to accommodate each other’s constant proximity. And, as tends to … [Read more...] about 12 Tips To Save Your Relationship During A Pandemic
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Relationship Woes
Open Relationships Q: Hi, I would like to know if there is any website where I can look for more stories and information about open relationships. Right now I have a partner that told me that in the future she would want to … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Relationship Woes
The Importance Of Affection In Our Romantic Relationships
When it comes to displays of affection, we all have different tastes. Some of us are just more into giving and receiving affection than others, and we all don’t show affection in the same way. Some people are more verbal with … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Affection In Our Romantic Relationships
Why We Choose Our Partners
Have you ever wondered why very attractive people tend to 'hang around' other very attractive people? Or why wealthy men seem to end up with physically attractive, perhaps even much younger, women? Ever wondered what attracts us … [Read more...] about Why We Choose Our Partners