Now That I Have A Girlfriend, I Never Want To...

Conflict is not toxic or immoral. In fact, it's generative and the lifeblood of our relationships. It isn't something to avoid. It matters, and it can even bring us closer together. Priya Parker, author of The Art of Fighting, joins Esther to dig into how conflict can be a produc ...  Show more

A married couple arrives at Esther’s office hoping to recover from a devastating rupture with his mother after the birth of their first child. But immediately their session reveals a longer, more complex history of betrayal within their relationship and within his larger family s ...  Show more

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for thirteen years and my wife and I work from home. I do food deliveries two nights a week just so I can get out of the house and give her some space. She goes walking with ladies in our neighborhood to give me space. I love that she's l ...  Show more

On this episode, we hear about: -       A husband who feels he may need too much affection from his wife -       A man trying to establish personal values instead of relying on the approval of others -       A woman struggling with lifestyle differences in her relationship Offer ...  Show more

Can one partner meet all your needs? A woman shares her journey from a traditional marriage to a polyamorous triad. John and Katie reflect on their relationship. 

On today’s episode, we hear about:  ·  A woman wanting to rebuild intimacy with her husband after becoming a mom ·  A man wondering how he can help can his friend who has become homeless ·  A woman wondering how to help her former tenant without remaining involved in her life Of ...  Show more