If you and your partner have been lacking intimacy, it’s time to disconnect from the virtual world into which we constantly immerse ourselves. This scrumptious recipe will help you bring back the romance. Lock your IPhone in a drawer. Instead, of staring at the phone or the computer, lock eyes with your partner over a soothing, candlelit dinner. Recent studies have shown that social media is destroying our society’s social skills because it reduces face-to-face interactions. Use the delicious, de-digitalized dish below to communicate and connect with one another the old-fashioned way! Candlelight Passion Fruit Casserole Prep Time: 1 - 2 hours of uninterrupted couple time Ingredients: * Cand
Psychology is a relatively young science. As a field of study, I believe psychology made a significant mistake by focusing at first on psychopathology. My major interest as a psychologist has always been related to what leads to mental health as opposed to what causes mental illness. Therefore, I was an advocate of Positive Psychology long before it had a name! Today’s recipe has been found to be one of the essential ingredients for lasting healthy committed relationships. Today's recipe is a classic with a long rich history. Read on to learn a recipe that people in the 1600's discovered and today psychologists are praising it's mental health benefits... Humble pie had it's roots in the ear
Time involved: 7 minutes Ingredients: 1 comment or interchange that rubs you the wrong way Patience Thoughtfulness, Restraint, and A dash of humor Read on to learn how to make this recipe... Directions: After a comment or interchange with your partner that rubs you the wrong way, remove it from the heat and let it rest for 7 minutes before serving. Often couples interpret comments, innuendos, body language and attention given or not given to something, differently. What one person sees when they enter a room is likely very different than what the other sees. What one person hears in a disagreement or moment of frustration is often different than what the other hears. What one person feels
Everyone knows the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." I know it may seem ironic that a psychologist would suggest that saying cheese would keep the therapist away, but if CoupleTime.net is successful I hope it will help prevent couples from needing to see therapists. Don't get me wrong, I am a staunch believer in psychotherapy to help couples overcome crisis in their relationships. However, Melissa and I decided to develop CoupleTime.net as preventative medicine for healthy couples to enhance their relationships. The weekly tips here will be easy to follow recipes to keep you and your soulmate satisfied, happy and connected. The first recipe is an appetizer, Say Cheese Bits. Rea
