by joebeam | May 23, 2013 | Communication, Desire, Life, Marriage, Relationship, Sex, Uncategorized
An excerpt from The Art of Falling in Love about passion. Passion, though sexual, is much more. It is a craving for oneness with the other. Sexual passion subsides with the length of relationship, but passion can grow throughout a lifetime. It’s the emotion you feel...
by joebeam | Apr 15, 2013 | Life, Marriage Trouble, Parenting, Uncategorized
QUESTION: Should a child choose between divorcing parents? ANSWER: In general I do not favor a child being made to choose between parents. Allow me to explain. One gentleman I know tells of his parents divorcing when he was five. He was the youngest in a large family...
by joebeam | Apr 15, 2013 | Life, Marriage Trouble, Parenting, Uncategorized
QUESTION: Can a couple be happy if they stay together for the kids? ANSWER: I’ll answer that question, but the first question to consider is how happy will each parent be when they see how their divorce affects their kids. Most of the couples who come to our...
by joebeam | Apr 15, 2013 | Life, Marriage Trouble, Parenting, Uncategorized
A writer sent a series of questions about the topic “Should we stay together for the kids?” I share her question and my answer. QUESTION: Do you think it’s a good or bad idea to stay together for kids? Please explain your answer. ANSWER: Since 1994,...
by joebeam | Feb 25, 2013 | How To's, Orgasm, Sex, Uncategorized
QUESTION: My husband ejaculates in a minute or two after we start making love. Even if it is every day or every other day. For 14 years. I said try for at least 5 minutes; he said he would like at least 10. I can understand if we were newlyweds or if it had been long...
by joebeam | Feb 25, 2013 | Communication, How To's, Life, Marriage, Relationship, Uncategorized
QUESTION: If your spouse does not give you what you need, is it better (or more damaging) to expect your spouse to live up to your need or to lower your standard? For example – my husband and I were having an issue. As we tried to figure out why I react the way...
