One of the main areas that I like to focus on is how to strengthen a couple's relationship and provide tips and tools to stay connected. This can be an especially hard task when adding a baby or children to the family mix.
On this show I am joined by Barton Goldsmith, PhD who has more than 20 years experience as a therapist and was named one of the country's top relationship experts. He has written two books that I absolutely loved called "Emotional Fitness for Couples" and "Emotional Fitness for Intimacy." They are both a very easy read, with great tips for couples that can be easily implemented and accomplished in 10 minutes a day.
Now who doesn't have ten minutes a day to dedicate to their relationship???
Barton made a very interesting statement about why he titled the books the way he did. His comment was that most people spend more time "working out" and on the physical health of their body than they do on their relationship, which is just as important.
Tap into some examples that he shares from his book as well as two important tips about how a couple can handle financial stress in their relationship, and how important it is to "go to bed together" -- and have that time for cuddling and just touching.....
Than Shoshana Bennett, PhD, a regular contributor to my show focused on mom's mental health, joined me to talk about reigniting intimacy after baby. She also talks about the many factors that come into play as barriers to the easy flow a couple enjoyed before becoming pregnant and having a baby. We get personal when discussing intimacy and how often it can be the glue that holds a relationship together. But what happens if it isn't happening in the bedroom.....and how easy it can be to fall into a slump where intimacy becomes the last thing on a woman's mind.
Moms need to be aware of the dynamics that play out around her as she becomes comfortable with her role as a new mom, and how dads may feel left out as moms dedicate all their attention to the new baby.
Tap in to Family Matters and get a relationship checkup.
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