Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:19:11 +0000 View Original Article We can all see the logic of scheduling life maintenance tasks like medical appointments or our car’s oil change, or even social events, like lunch with a friend. But when we hear of the idea of penciling sex…
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The Truth about Men, Love and Intimacy
Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Sat, 09 Jun 2018 06:00:53 +0000 View Original Article “I’ve been married for over twenty years. I know I’m not perfect, but I can honestly say that I do my best to be a good husband…I care about what my wife thinks of me asa husband and…
Trust: A Critical Component of Sexual Intimacy in Committed Relationships
Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:41:42 +0000 View Original Article Richard Nicastro, PhD, examines how the sexual intimacy stakes rise when you fall in love. He highlights the conditions that either encourage or discourage trust in a committed relationship. When love becomes part of the relationship landscape, when…
Married Sex Can be Great Sex
Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:39:42 +0000 View Original Article Richard Nicastro, PhD takes a deeper look at married (or long-term relationship) sex and some of the unique reasons it can be so satisfying. He encourages couples to understand their ruts and look for opportunities for change. You might have…
The Link Between Self-Acceptance and Emotional Intimacy
Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:30:46 +0000 View Original Article Richard Nicastro, PhD examines how a lack of self-acceptance can hurt your relationship. He offers ways to get a better understanding of yourself, so you are better equipped to turn towards your partner. The Power of Emotional Intimacy…
Sexual Interest in Relationships: Navigating the Range Between “Low-to-No” and “High”
Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:55:44 +0000 View Original Article Richard Nicastro, PhD digs deeper into the important relationship dynamic of sexual interest. While acknowledging the normalcy of an imbalance, he suggests the shortest route to a solution that works for both couples is understanding and empathy for…
10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships
Intimate Tickles Thought You Might Be Interested Published: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:56:21 +0000 View Original Article People seeking couples counseling seek change to a relationship dynamic that isn’t working in some way. The problems can include poor communication, lack of emotional safety, resentment, trust violations and many other issues. It might even be…