Richard Nicastro, PhD looks at why “intimacy is not for the faint of heart” and how a fear of intimacy can get in the way of the quality of the sexual relationship in your marriage. He poses questions for...
Category - Intimacy and Sex
Richard Nicastro, PhD
Scheduled Sex? Oh the Horror!
Richard Nicastro, PhD believes scheduled sex can be a good thing for many couples. He challenges some of the beliefs and “shoulds” around this topic as it relates to sexual intimacy in marriage and...
In Lover’s Lane with Different Sex Drives?
Couples therapist, Rachel Moheban-Wachtel examines the common problem of a strong relationship but differing sex drives – and what you can do to combat sexual incompatibility. While in couples therapy, something...
Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW
Sex After an Affair
Dr Richard Nicastro, PhD A takes an in depth look at the impact of infidelity on post-affair sex. The emotional fallout from an affair is extensive, and the healing process can be a long and bumpy road. Couples...
Ways Couples Hide from Intimacy
Richard Nicastro, PhD explores the sneaky but effective ways couples can hide from intimacy. Emotional intimacy isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes courage and faith to open your heart to another, to let down your...
Extreme, Everyday Love
Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW, looks at ways couples can boost their relationship happiness and intimacy by incorporating daily habits into their lives. A relationship is like a plant: it needs regular attention to stay...
Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW
How to Repair Your Marriage
You are not alone if you feel disconnected from your spouse. You are also not alone if your marriage is “OK” but there’s a bit of a gap that has the potential to grow if unattended. Marriages require...
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
And Baby Makes…a Disconnected Relationship?
Everyone knows that as wonderful as having children is – it changes everything. In particular, the marriage or relationship from which the kids are born can take a significant hit. According to a study by the...
Ask Lisa: The Vibrator in the Marriage
My wife and I have been married for just over a year. We rushed into it and were married after only dating for 4 months. Anyway, as expected we had some adjusting to do and we ran into a few communication blockages...
