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Sexual Intimacy: Who Are We Talking To?

For committed couples: If you want more sexual intimacy, talk more. According to article in Men’s Heath Magazine, Sept. Couples spend more time talking with other people about their sexuality than they do talking with each other. Sharing intimate facts about yourself or even complaining to others often creates distance between people and they may [...]

A Heartbreaking Situation

Sometimes we say to ourselves “I wish I didn’t have any problems”. I think we have all thought or said this a sometime. In this short blog we would like to talk about another perspective on problems. One of the most heartbreaking things Nancy and I have experienced in thirty years of relationship and leadership [...]

Art of Battle and How to Always Win and Argument.

“All Couples should practice the art of battle”,  Ann Landers.
Sometimes when you are living together over a period of time you look at the other person and you just want to bring to their attention everything they are doing that you don’t like. You don’t like their habits, personal hygiene, speech, how they eat, what [...]

Pure Joy! The Art of Laughter in Relationship.

Alright , enough already “working on the problem” or “handling the issues” or “Trying to change yourself or the other person”. All this concentration on “the problem” often creates an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty that drains the life out of relationship.  It also creates “the problem” as the main focus of the relationship. A [...]

Relationship In Action, Evening Event Coming to Phoenix and San Diego!

Dear Blackbelt Fans from Phoenix and San Diego,
Do you want to have a great evening of learning and fun?  If you live near Phoenix or San Diego you are in luck. Relationship in Action evening events will be coming in July. Bring your relationship and a group of friends to attend this live evening with [...]