Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW

A good sexual relationship is built on emotional intimacy and closeness.

By compromising with your loved ones, you’re more likely to find a win-win solution.

How you appreciate each other is a buffer for life's stressors.

Your past has a bigger impact on your present than you think

When it comes to blending families, take your time.

What it takes to stay together after an affair

Create a shared vision of your financial present and future.

No one wants to feel alone in a relationship.

Communication affects how safe and secure we feel in our relationships as well as our level of intimacy.

When you put words to your desire for your partner, you can experience a satisfying relationship in and out of bed.

Having open, honest conversations about finances will keep families grounded in the trust that grows out of a shared understanding.

While all couples need autonomy and closeness, many partners struggle with the pursuer-distancer dance and feel chronically dissatisfied with their degree of intimacy. When the pattern of pursuing and distancing becomes ingrained, the behavior of one partner provokes and maintains the behavior of the other.

Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It all comes down to outlining clear intentions, communication, and goals.

A therapist shares seven ways to build trust in your relationship.

A successful remarriage and building a new stepfamily requires a foundation built on appreciation, respect, and tolerance.

Give your partner the gift of love and appreciation in small ways every day.

Create daily or weekly rituals of connection will enable you build shared meaning.

Never underestimate the power of intentional time with your partner.

Instead of trying to change your partner, be the change you wish to see in your relationship.

You don’t have to choose between being a good parent and a good partner.

The recipe for failure in a marriage is waiting for the other person to change.

Forgiveness is an essential component of successful romantic relationships.

Is it possible to rebuild trust after your partner has been unfaithful?

Respect, positive communication, and having a good sense of humor go a long way in making your second marriage last a lifetime.

According to relationship and marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years of being unhappy before getting help.