We all know what those first days of a new relationship feel like, the rush of hormones and emotions, the excitement and sometimes overwhelming feelings of love. But what happens when the love isn’t there anymore or at least the intense feelings once felt have lessened? In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the natural progression we experience and temper those with suggestions how we can not only maintain but foster a deeper and more meaningful connection to our loved one. For more, and a complete transcript, click here: LL39-After the Love

In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about a challenge that more and more people are experiencing, how to remain positive when the news and events in the world around you seem very negative. Psychologists and Social Workers report increasing anxiety in the present day, as latent fears and worries, economic and otherwise, are causing strains that can drastically affect people’s state of mind and their relationships. Learn how to avoid the traps and foster a healthy and realistic approach when those around you are interntionally or otherwise causing you anxiety. For a full transcript, click here: LL38-Staying Positive in a Negative World

Struggles for power, manipulation and arguments are signs a couple has not learned the art of persuasion. In this episode Alvean and Doug offer insight as to how to share information and feelings in a way that can help assure harmony and understanding for all concerned. For a complete transcript, click here: LL37-The Art of Persuasion