What happened the last time you were disappointed, angry, or hurt by something your partner did? If you chose to remain silent, you’re not alone. Many of us were never taught how to communicate effectively. Instead, we shut down or silently harbor resentment. Unfortunately, over time, these communication breakdowns create negative patterns that eventually dampen […]

Silent Intimacy Killers Quoted in Reader’s Digest Stephen Duclos and Dr. Holly Richmond, Couple and Sex Therapists “A snarling wife on the balustrade is more than a man can bear” Charles Bukowski Stephen’s response: Our partners, male or female or in between, are convenient targets for our own insecurities, anxieties, and disappointments. Therapists from Carl […]