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Relationship Problems: Why Trust Is Important to Your Sex Life

Damian — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:00:06 +0000

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Houston Relationship Counselor: 6 Ways Sex Is Good for Your Health

Damian Duplechain — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:00:43 +0000

A relationship can enrich your life. When you’re in a relationship, you know that someone always has your back no matter what. You have someone who knows you and understands you. You can to talk to your partner about your day as well as your hopes and frustrations on a regular basis. You and your […]

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Houston Marriage Therapist: Schedule Sex with Your Partner

Damian Duplechain — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:00:56 +0000

Human beings are creatures of habit. With a few exceptions, most healthy humans can list some sort of routine we follow on a general day-to-day basis—we wake up, put on coffee, commute to work, commute home, cook dinner, and watch Netflix. Considering how structured our days can be and how busy our schedules are, you can’t expect […]

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6 Libido-Boosting Foods from Houston Marriage Counseling

Damian Duplechain — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:00:34 +0000

From incorporating weekly romantic dates into your schedule to working out to enhance physical attraction, there are countless tactics for improving intimacy in your marriage. But if your sex life is still feeling off, you may want to take a look at your diet. Not only does the food you eat impact the way you […]

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Houston Relationship Therapist: Increase Intimacy (Beyond Sex)

Damian Duplechain — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 20:03:48 +0000

When we hear the word “intimacy,” a lot of us immediately think of sex. It’s true that sex is an important part of a healthy relationship, but it’s not the only way that couples can be intimate. In fact, it’s a good idea to look for ways to take intimacy beyond your bedroom—sharing intimate moments […]

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The Houston Marriage Counselor Discusses Another Mid-Life Crisis – Low Libido

Damian Duplechain — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:00:20 +0000

Mid-life crises have brought a number of people to my Houston marriage counselor office, but there’s one big part of these problems that you rarely ever hear about – lowered libido. If you’re a woman over the age of 40 in the U.S., there’s a fairly decent chance that you may have been diagnosed as […]

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Houston Marriage Counseling: Sex and Intimacy Are Not the Same Thing

Damian — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:00:53 +0000

If I didn’t know it before, my Houston marriage counseling clients have taught me that sex is a hugely important part of a healthy relationship. Sex can help to make couples feel connected, and when that part of the equation isn’t quite working, it can cause lots of relationship issues. The thing that I usually […]

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Houston Relationship Therapy: Keep Your Smartphone Out of Bed

Damian — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:00:46 +0000

One of the newer issues people seek marriage advice about in Houston relationship therapy is technology. As much as it’s improved our ability to stay in touch and get things done, in some ways technology has made it harder to connect! Marriage Advice from Houston Relationship Therapy: Unplug! Before smartphones and laptops, there were certain […]

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Houston Relationship Counseling: The Value of a Hug

Damian — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:30:34 +0000

In my reading about Houston relationship counseling, I see a lot of articles on the significance of sex in a marriage. Of course sex is an important way to connect with your partner, but it isn’t the only way we have to feel close to one another. I think other forms of affection are not […]

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Houston Marriage Counselor: Tips for Having More Sex

Damian — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:39:59 +0000

As the Houston marriage counselor, I hear complaints all the time from clients feeling like they’re not having enough sex: “We’re just not as intimate as we used to be,” “She’s never interested,” or “He says he’s too stressed.” If you feel like sex and passion are missing from your relationship, here is some relationship […]

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Kiss (Better) for a Better Relationship, Says the Houston Marriage Therapist

Damian — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:00:53 +0000

As the Houston marriage therapist, many clients come to me with intimacy issues, but kissing most often isn’t the first thing on their minds. In fact, most couples tend to disregard kissing as an important part of their relationship, seeing it as more of an appetizer when what they really want is the main course. […]

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Houston Marriage Counseling: How to Avoid a Sexless Marriage

Damian — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:50 +0000

Many couples come to Houston marriage counseling to discuss issues with intimacy. Over time, many have lost their connection with one another and that has resulted in a sexless marriage. In fact, 15 to 20 percent of couples are in a sexless marriage, according to Newsweek. There are a number of reasons why this happens, […]

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Houston, Texas Relationship Counselor’s Advice: Better Sleep, Better Sex

Damian — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:02:30 +0000

As a Houston, Texas relationship counselor, I’ve seen many couples who struggle to maintain an active sex life, but most people don’t realize how much of a role sleep plays in this. One third of cohabitating adults reported that their romantic relations were negatively effected by sleep problems — such as insomnia, snoring, or just […]

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Houston Relationship Counselor’s Simple Tips to Improve Your Sex Life

Damian — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:14:48 +0000

As a Houston relationship counselor, one of the relationship issues I help my clients deal with is trouble in their sex life. Couples come to me afraid that they’ve lost their spark. They report a decrease in sexual activity and even interest. Over the course of our life, our sexual activity does change, but that […]

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Houston Marriage Counselor on the Importance of Cuddling

Damian — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:15:44 +0000

As a Houston marriage counselor, I have seen a lot of relationships benefit from making physical affection a priority. Contrary to popular conception, it’s not just women who enjoy cuddling and consider it an important part of a successful relationship. A recent study by the Kinsey Institute found that men actually rated cuddling, as well […]

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