In the middle of this pandemic you find yourself single. You want to mingle or at least talk with someone. You find someone you like on a dating site. You do the text, phone call and even video chat thing. But what is the next step for daters in this new world of ours that […]
Will Your Relationship Make It Through COVID-19? 6 Ways To Conquer It!
From social distancing to working from home to your kids being with you all day to even seeing empty store shelves of toilet paper and water daily, COVID-19 has changed so much about how we live and interact with each other. For relationships, this could be very challenging. Will you become closer as a couple […]
Checking Your Relationship Temperature & How To Get Back On Track
Is the relationship with your partner hot, cold or somewhere in between? Unsure? You might need to check your relationship temperature. Are you even communicating? Have you been arguing a lot? Having amazing, passionate sex? Do you appreciate each other’s time? Are you doing the same things with your partner and feel in a rut? […]
14 Ways To Create Intimacy For A Lasting Relationship
My last blog post discussed intimacy in a romantic relationship. Intimacy is a closeness to your partner that involves a deeper connection and vulnerability. This takes place through conversation, being okay with silence, letting your guard down and them seeing you in a less than perfect light. Real, happy and healthy relationships require intimacy. There […]
Ins and Outs of Intimacy
We know men and women think differently about many things. The definition of intimacy is no different. When a woman mentions the word intimacy in a relationship most men will think about intercourse, but she will think about the connection. Intimacy is defined as a closeness, a connection to your partner, knowing someone deeply and […]
8 Ways To Unlock Your Heart For Love Again
We are born to love, no doubt about it. Whether you have been in 20 or 1 relationship, most of us want to have that loving feeling back in our lives. We seek that physical bond, touch, emotional and mental connection, and a deeper love. We know what type of feeling we want to have, […]
Moving Past Relationship Resentments
Is your relationship not where you want it to be? You are not alone. One of the things that keeps couples disconnected emotionally and physically is resentment. Resentment is like acid to a romantic relationship. It is the harboring of ill-will or anger against someone who feel wronged or hurt you. It builds up over […]
Repeated Infidelity: How Much Is Too Much?
For many partners who have been cheated on even once, the thought of more infidelity from that relationship is unthinkable. Unfortunately, it does happen. Studies show between 10 and 20 percent of couples in committed relationships sexually cheat on their spouse or significant other. Because of so many other ways to cheat besides physical contact, […]
Are You Emotionally Ready for Intimacy After Divorce?
You are feeling good about this new relationship after the divorce… the conversations, the laughing, the kissing, maybe even hand-holding. Now, the next step is for intimacy. But are you emotionally ready for it? Emotions play a huge part in all types of relationships. Some think about intimacy with someone one else seconds after signing […]
Are You Truly Ready To Move On From A Relationship?
You do not need to be in love to be sad and depressed about a relationship ending. Sometimes in life we meet that certain someone who you literally think is a perfect fit for you, inside and out. The chemistry is unreal in your eyes. The conversations about life, sharing new memories and supporting each […]
Larry Baumgartner
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