Conflict isn’t the problem—it’s the opportunity. The real issue isn’t that you fight—it’s how you handle conflict that determines whether your relationship strengthens or breaks down over time.

Parents! Are you knackered and wondering where your sex life went? Perhaps you’re living with pressure (from yourself and/or your partner) to get sexy again! Or you’re feeling rejected because your attempts at reigniting the spark kept getting fizzled out. Fear not, you are not alone and there is help available. Read on.

What is sex to you? For many of us, the answer might reflect what we’ve been taught or absorbed—procreation, penis-in-vagina penetration, or something that culminates in orgasm. But is that really all sex is? Let’s explore, expand and design your sexual map together.

Do people stay together after couples therapy?

The honest answer to this is yes and no. It depends on many factors. Such as why a couple is seeking therapy and what issues they are trying to resolve. How long they have been living with these issues in their relationship and consequently how much damage has already been done. How motivated they are to engage in the therapy and do the hard work set before them in order to make changes.

“Where has my libido gone?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows that up to 40% of women and 15% of men experience a significant dip in sexual desire at some point, especially in long-term relationships.

So, what is libido, really? And if you’re thinking, “I want to want sex more,” what can you do about it?

Intimacy is so much more than sex. Learn about the 5 ways to deepen intimacy in your relationship today and download our free intimacy check in.

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