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Avoid the Relationship Rebound

I recently took some down-time and invited some extended family to spend some time with me. During our trip, one of my guests shared that she had a close friend whose husband had just suddenly died of cancer. This got us talking about the difficulties...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2010 10:39 AM by Patty Brisben

No One Ever Said Love Was Easy

I made a New Year’s resolution to face my challenges head on this month. People face challenges every day, especially when it comes to their most intimate relationships. Just because you have that wonderful marriage license (tucked away with the...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 4:46 PM by Patty Brisben

When You've Lost That Loving Feeling

I am constantly receiving emails from women looking for advice to keep the “spark” alive within their intimate lives. It is important to remember that this can be a challenge for anyone. On a day-to-day basis our lives can become hectic and...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 5:08 PM by Patty Brisben

Intimacy Vs Sex

Achieving a high level of intimacy is an important part of our lives. Experts have shown us over and over again that having an intimate connection with others is more than just a deep-seated desire, it is often times a necessity to true happiness and...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 1:15 PM by Patty Brisben

Let's Talk About Sex!

While reading Glamour magazine I came across an article where one young, brave woman named Darci said she was experiencing pain during sexual arousal. It crippled her dating life and even turned her away from pleasuring herself due to the pain she experienced...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 5:14 PM by Patty Brisben

One Couple, Two Beds

I was having dinner with a friend the other day and she confided in me that her and her husband had been sleeping in separate beds for years. She asked me, “Do you think that’s weird?” She said that he snored loudly and tossed and turned...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 10:32 AM by Patty Brisben

“I Love You! What’s Your Name Again?”

Working in a business that promotes romance and intimacy, you would think I were some die-hard romantic. I will be the first to admit that movies like the Wedding Date and Sleepless in Seattle have always hit a chord, and there is nothing more romantic...

Published Fri, Sep 25 2009 11:26 AM by Patty Brisben

The New 'Must-Have' Accessory

Women often ask me, “How do I know which bedroom accessory is going to be right for me?” Buying a bedroom accessory is much like shopping for a car. You have to find the one that suits your needs, style and has the features you desire. I think...

Published Thu, Sep 03 2009 9:59 AM by Patty Brisben

True Love is a Choice

One of my good friends is an avid fan of Esquire magazine and handed me an article the other day that I found pretty interesting. The feature, entitled, “I Think I Love My Wife: An Investigative Report” , talked about the latest attempts of...

Published Wed, Aug 19 2009 10:51 AM by Patty Brisben

Tips for the Happily Unattached

When you are in a relationship it's so easy to look at the single life and remember how much fun it once was, but as I've always said, "The grass may be greener on the other side, but that usually just means there's more to mow!"...

Published Wed, Jul 22 2009 10:06 AM by Patty Brisben

Suddenly Single: 10 Tips To Keeping a Level Head

A lot of times when people find out I work in the "business of intimacy" they automatically assume that I am a veritable matchmaker or relationship guru – but the truth is that intimacy truly starts with you, and there isn’t anything...

Published Fri, Jul 10 2009 4:18 PM by Patty Brisben

Connecting on Many Levels

I often speak with women that are looking for an intellectual and emotional connection with a partner, just as much as a physical connection. I know how challenging it can be to find that perfect partner, but even how more daunting it can seem to keep...

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 4:05 PM by Patty Brisben

When Timing is Everything

In my Ask Patty Column on PureRomance.com, I’m always approached with a wide range of questions, yet it seems this year I had more and more women coming to emailing me with the same question: “I’ve started seeing someone new, when is...

Published Wed, Jun 17 2009 3:41 PM by Patty Brisben

Get By with a Little Help From Your Friends

I recently got a call from an old friend who had just come out of a long-lasting relationship; she confided that she had let herself fall out of touch with all of her friends and now felt more alone than she had felt in years. My heart truly went out...

Published Wed, Jun 10 2009 11:36 AM by Patty Brisben

Relationship Building Blocks

There are many factors that go into a healthy relationship, but there are some that I feel are especially essential to building a relationship that lasts. Many of us falsely believe that when the fireworks are flying and we fall headfirst into love that...

Published Tue, Jun 02 2009 11:07 AM by Patty Brisben