At some point in our lives most of ask the question, what is my purpose in life? It is a natural question to ask but it can also lead to friction or dissension in a relationship as one partner pulls away or into themselves without explanation. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the reasons and the remedies for this existential crisis and how to navigate it without endangering the stable and strong pillars of your life: For a full transcript, click here: LL44-Finding Purpose

Sometimes relationships can grow stale–one or the other partner begins to take the other for granted or just doesn’t have the feelings they once did. Arguments, lack of spontaneity, even just day to day life can wear a couple down and cause them to ask themselves, is that all there is to us? Alvean and Doug talk about the reasons we can fall into this way of thinking and how to combat that and keep your relationship fresh and lively. For a full transcript, click here: LL43-Is That All There Is?

Relationships can be hard at times and one of the hardest is when one of you falls ill. Even when the illness is not too serious being a caregiver can be trying and when we don’t feel well it is hard to bring your best self to the relationship. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about their own real experiences dealing with the serious illness of a partner and child and how one can cope with these challenges. For a complete transcript, click here: LL41-In Sickness & in Health