Welcome!

Welcome to Dr. Liz's blog, "Intimate Matters". Here we'll explore all sorts of topics regarding our closest relationships, whether with spouses, partners, friends, or even coworkers. We'll look at the good, the bad, and the truly ugly in relationships. Anyone who has a significant other or even a close friend knows the comfort and joy that sharing one's life can bring, as well as the pain that comes from betrayal. More commonplace than major betrayals are the small disappointments in our relationships that seem to be a part of daily life. Some of the areas we'll look at are:

• The forces that draw us together, as well as those that drive us apart
• The age-old question of how men and women can talk to each other
• Is it possible to stay sexually and emotionally faithful to one person for decades?
• Do we expect too much from our marriages?
• How can you "affair-proof" your workplace?
• What are some new models for intimate relationships?

We humans are by our very nature highly social. We tend to thrive when our marriages, friendships, and work associations are going well, but suffer both emotionally and physically when we experience major interpersonal problems. I hope you'll check in frequently to see what's new, and that the information and opinions contained in the posts will enrich your personal life.

Remember, "intimate" really does "matter"!