Do you know when and how to introduce a new partner to your kids? Sometimes love can seem to your kids and family like whirlwinds of different strangers. You probably thought one of these persons was a good match for you-otherwise you wouldn't have set yourself up for the potentially negative remarks and behavior of kids and family! But what if you really have found a good match? Here are some initial steps and tips to make this important … [Read more...]
Smart Relationships Video
December 21, 2014 By
Want to make New Year New Love Resolutions? Watch the Smart Relationships video below from "This Week in America," with Ric Bratton. Do you rely on "chemistry" to decide whether this person is a good match? Are you looking for your soul mate? Do you have sex too soon? Do you move into together too soon--and without mutual commitment? All my tips come from research with thousands of couples. I hope these tips help you! I wish you a very happy New … [Read more...]
What Are The Ten Love Commandments?
December 8, 2014 By
One day, “out of the blue,” when I was trying to find ways to help my clients, the idea of writing a list of Ten Love Commandments came to mind. My clients and research participants ask me many questions, and one of the most common one is: “How do I keep that spark alive with my partner?” All love relationships need tending—and most especially your intimate love relationship. But, oops! It’s too easy for busy schedules, … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Difficult Family during the Holidays.
December 1, 2014 By
It's not easy being around family for the holidays. The moment you walk in the door, you seem to become an Emotional Time Traveler who steps back in time to when you were a kid. Suddenly, your old behavior kicks in! Your guard is up or you feel sad, anxious, left out, judged, and all other kinds of feelings. You are not alone. Here are some unique tips that Dr. Wish gave in a most informative discussion with host Chuck Latour. Learn how … [Read more...]
11 Lifestyle Signs of a Bad Relationship
November 24, 2014 By
It’s difficult enough to meet someone who seems like a good love match. But then, over time, things happen between you and your partner that make you wonder: “Is this the right person for me?” It seems as though it should be such an easy question to answer. But once you fall in love, your head and heart can conspire to make you minimize your unhappiness. As the saying goes, love really can make you blind. Research about marriage reveals … [Read more...]
