Relationship Problems of Super-Smart People

Super smart people have a particular subset of relationship problems. They may lack empathy, miss social cues, or be quirky in ways that can create miscommunication.
My in-laws’ wedding anniversary

This week is my parents in law’s wedding anniversary. Joan & Roger were married for over 50 years. Though both are no longer with us, we honor the occasion. This photo of them captures the joy and optimism of their wedding day, and graces the wall of my office. I love how her feet aren’t even […]
NEW YEAR Sex & Relationship resolutions
When New Year comes around people tend to re-examine their diet, their exercise level, their spending habits…But how many actually re-evaluate their relationship? Few. Ask yourself: Is anything missing for you? What do you want more of? Less of? What do you want to create for yourself? Are you willing to be vulnerable to make […]
Dr Brenda Wade – Modern Love Radio

15 Dec, 2015 ~ 30 minute live blog radio interview Dr Brenda Wade ~ Modern Love
Post Relationship Grief
Women have more to lose by dating the wrong person, and so are better at accepting a relationship is over and selecting a new partner, says a new study on post relationship grief Maybe that’s because women grieve & men replace! There’s nothing like stewing in your own juices and licking your own wounds for […]
Couples Relationship Spring Cleaning
Spring Clean your Relationship My husband suggested that, as a couples sex therapist, I put out a Relationship Spring Cleaning newsletter. I googled the term – turns out it’s not a novel concept. But here’s my take on it: *You get caught up in the hectic pace of life. It doesn’t take much investment of […]