Episodes

Somer see it as a blessing while others may be fearful or feel unprepared. Parenthood is in some ways the last of the unskilled occupations, one we are seldom prepared for but children are both more resilient and forgiving of our inevitable mistakes as long as we keep love at the forefront of all that we do. In this episode, Alvean and Doug help listeners find that path. For a full transcript, click here: 65-Parenthood

Most people have those nights where they lie awake remembering something in their past for which they have regret. But regrets can sometimes be overwhelming and get in the way of couples moving forward. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways to find an appropriate perspective on the past and strategies to avoid allowing regrets from becoming stumbling blocks to happiness in the present.

have you ever wondered if there are still any good men or women out there? It’s a pretty common question to ask, especially when one has been through less than ideal dating experiences. The good news is that there are men and women with whom you might find an enduring relationship but you need to know how to spot them long before you decide to enter into anything long term. Alvean and Doug offer some pointers on how to approach the challenge and ways in which we can be our own worst obstacle if ...

The arrival of a child forever changes the dynamics of a relationship, usually for the better, but sometimes it can add strains to an already unstable relationship. Alvean and Doug talk about how to overcome the challenges of new parenthood and accommodate the loving addition of a new life into an existing family. For a complete transcript, click here: LL50-And Baby Makes Three

Sometimes the person we fall in love with becomes the person we wish we could change. Is it them or is it us? The answer really does not matter. Enduring relationships are built on acceptance. In this episode Alvean and Doug discuss the ways couples can create the trust and find acceptance with one another. For a full transcript, click here: LL45-I love you Just the Way You Are

At some point in our lives most of ask the question, what is my purpose in life? It is a natural question to ask but it can also lead to friction or dissension in a relationship as one partner pulls away or into themselves without explanation. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the reasons and the remedies for this existential crisis and how to navigate it without endangering the stable and strong pillars of your life: For a full transcript, click here: LL44-Finding Purpose

Sometimes relationships can grow stale–one or the other partner begins to take the other for granted or just doesn’t have the feelings they once did. Arguments, lack of spontaneity, even just day to day life can wear a couple down and cause them to ask themselves, is that all there is to us? Alvean and Doug talk about the reasons we can fall into this way of thinking and how to combat that and keep your relationship fresh and lively. For a full transcript, click here: LL43-Is That All There Is?