Author Archives: IRI

The Top 5 Reasons why your spouse is just not that into you

The top 5 reasons why your spouse may be pulling away from your marriage ……and what you can do about each one: You live with your spouse. You see them every day. But why does it feel like lately they have been a million miles away? How is it possible that this person you know […]

Relationship Commitment versus Permission

When a friendship turns into a sexual relationship, people who are married or in an exclusive relationship have already ignored their original commitment and given themselves permission to go ahead. For some people, commitment comes with a mindfulness of the need for exclusivity, about which they have no second thoughts. For others, commitment is conditional […]

Saying “Yes” All The Time: The Key to a Happy Marriage?

emotional needs

Dylan, a computer programmer from Sacramento, once asked me, “Is saying yes all the time the best way to a peaceful marriage?” He came to me some time ago because of the problems that have been brewing in his relationship. During one of our meetings, Dylan described in detail the kinds of arguments he had […]

Why do men look at other women?

why do men look at other women

Men look at pretty women or for that matter……they look at most all women. That goes for men who are married, men who are dating, and men who are single. That’s their nature. But is this built-in attraction with the female body a threat to their spouse, girlfriend, or partner? Why do men look at […]

Picking Up The Pieces After Infidelity

after infidelity

It’s very difficult for someone to be betrayed by another person they’ve trusted the most. The easiest thing to do is to break down and cry when your spouse finds love somewhere else. However, it is always up to you how you’ll handle yourself in this difficult situation. You can choose to file a divorce […]

Weekend Relationship Project #2 – It’s not about the nail

it's not about the nail

It’s Not About The Nail This YouTube video, “it’s not about the nail” has been a social media hit – now with well over 12 million views. I really love it. As an Australian with a wacky sense of humor, I see the learning value in using comic relief to highlight a sensitive issue. As […]

Cheaters: Cheating fiancé gets busted at the carwash

Cheating fiancé

We share these videos to help you understand various lies people tell when they are having an affair. This man had been with his fiance for 4 years. He was devastated to find his worst fears were true….