A Marriage of Equals

How to achieve balance in a committed relationship

Catherine Aponte Psy.D.

How to Create a Transformational Relationship

Relationships organized by contract tend not to be happy ones.

Do Self-Help Books About Relationships Really Help?

When it comes to self-help, don't believe everything you read.

When Your Mentally Ill Spouse Does Not Want to Get Better

How to help a spouse learn self-management, without sacrificing yourself.

How to Have Good Sex, and Be a Good Man

Testosterone is not a metaphor for masculinity.

Women: Don't Take on the "Low Sex Drive" Rap

And two more raps not to take on.

How Partners Negotiate Sex in a Relationship

You want to have sex. What's next?

How to Deal With Personal Insecurities in Your Marriage

"How can you ignore me like that? I work so hard at being nice to you!"

How to Avoid a Coronavirus Divorce

The pandemic may force you to choose.

How to Talk to a Resistant Husband

Learn to recognize his interpersonal tactics.

Masculinity: Is There Really a Crisis?

"Masculinity" and "femininity" are out the window.

Husbands: How to Avoid Being Divorced by Your Wife

Most divorces in the U.S. are initiated by women.

Infidelity: Figuring It Out

How to deal with an affair.

Get Married! Become a Better Person

Can being married make you a better person?

Why Be a Power-Sharing Dad? Here's How It Works

Part 2: Why do men want to share power with their wives? Here's how it works.

Why Be a Power-Sharing Dad?

Part 1: Why? Here's what 14 men say about power-sharing with their wives.

Do Men Outsource Virtues to Women?

Are there male and female virtues?

Giving Your Child a Better Childhood Than You Had

"I'll never be like that."

How to Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship

What are the components of intimacy?

10 Proven Ways to Balance Family and Work

Creating family and work balance is a big deal.

How to Evaluate Your Marriage

How do you feel about your marriage? A look at assessing gender roles in heterosexual marriages.

When Your Spouse Is Mentally Ill

What to do with a mentally ill spouse.

The Dynamics of Dating and Marriage—We Can Do Better

Neither dating nor marriage is now dictated by hard and fast rules—young men and women are making it up as they go along. 

"Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them"

What is benevolent sexism, and what are its effects?

How Important Is Self-Awareness for Men?

Why self-awareness is the new buzzword.

Autonomy and Collaboration--Not Mere Buzzwords

In marriage, collaboration is about negotiating on what you each need to flourish.

Choosing Fidelity in Your Marriage

The "new monogamy" is about negotiating honesty or openness, outside relationships, and sexual fidelity.

Do Women Really Talk More Than Men?

What's the evidence?

Communication Competence in Your Marriage: The Basics

Here's how to communicate clearly and avoid misunderstandings.

The Male Libido: An Impediment to Equality in Marriage?

Is male libido a boon or an impediment in marriage?

Re-Think What Commitment Means!

"Til death do us part" is just the beginning.

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