Breaking up is hard to do or so the song lyrics say. But there are ways to part that can spare both parties the worst pain and ongoing consequences. In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about breaking up with dignity and compassion. For more and a full transcript click here: LL06

Do you show your love with physical affections, acts of service, gifts or in some other ways? These are different languages by which we express our love for another. There are no better or worse, right or wrong ways, but knowing how you and your mate express your feelings can be of enormous help in assuring you are communicating your feelings clearly. Alvean and Doug offer a primer on the love languages and how they affect relationships. For a full transcript, click here: 66-The Love Languages

It is a big step and it can lead to a stronger and more durable realtionship or reveal fundamental issues. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the pitfalls and blessings of living together as a step in the progression of a loving relationship. Fora a complete transcript, click here: 63-Moving In Together

Somer see it as a blessing while others may be fearful or feel unprepared. Parenthood is in some ways the last of the unskilled occupations, one we are seldom prepared for but children are both more resilient and forgiving of our inevitable mistakes as long as we keep love at the forefront of all that we do. In this episode, Alvean and Doug help listeners find that path. For a full transcript, click here: 65-Parenthood

Hear how Alvean and Doug –a seemingly unlikelly pair found each other and began their partnership in LoveLife. LL01-

Perhaps no invention of the 21st century has had a more profound impact on relationships than social media. Part of the challenge is that it tends to place relationships under a microscope for all the world to see while heightening the emotional stakes greatly. In this episode, Alvean and Doug try to bring a reality check for listeners who find themselves in the midst of a unfolding drama that perhaps they did not bargain for. For a full transcript, click here: 64-Relationships and Social Media

One of the more difficult personalities to navigate is the passive aggressive partner. At best they are nondisclosive leaving one with more questions than answers as to what they are thinking or behaving. At worst they can sabotage a relationship or leave their partner whipsawed by emotional swings that seemingly come out of thin air but actually betray hidden emotions and disguised reactions. In the episode, Alvean and Doug take on this difficult subject and offer suggestions for how best to recognize and handle passive aggressive behavior. For a full transcript, click here: 68-The Passive-Aggressive Partner

Consciously or otherwise most of us choose models for living, for parenting, in our relationships and work. Who you choose says a great deal about your values and moral compass, but also defines the version of yourself you wish to show the world. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about how we model ourselves on others and why. A full transcript can be found here: LL02