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Research shows that over time, couples become less affectionate toward each other. When the honeymoon phase fades, how do you maintain intimacy with your spouse? In this article, Dr. Andrea Gurney shares four ways couples can sustain a healthy connection and a lifetime of love!

Dear CMR,

How can I avoid emotional affairs in my marriage? I've been told that is something to watch for as a young married. 

Signed,

Emotionally Unaware

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and Dr. Chris Grace share some of their thoughts on how to evaluate a relationship when considering the future.

Dear CMR,

I am single and want to start getting to know more people, if you know what I mean. How can I let people know I'm available without coming across as desperate for a date?

Signed,

Single and Ready to Mingle

Kerry and Kim, a married couple of 40 years, reflect on the influence the CMR has had in their mentorship to younger couples.

Dear CMR,

I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?

Signed, 

Curious and Questioning

In the second part of his two-part series, Dr. Muehlhoff discusses the importance of intentional times of solitude, especially in a world that encourages nothing less than fully-booked schedules and a fast-paced lifestyle. Can you make silence and solitude a discipline in your life?

Dear CMR:

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

Signed,

Willing, But Unsure