Have You Ever Been Told to ‘Fake it ‘til You Make it’?
Well, I don’t buy into it and neither do my clients when they learn a more heart-centered approach to feeling good in relationships, intimacy, sex and life in general. There’s so much written about being and living authentically that the idea of faking it doesn’t ring...
Replace Self-Loathing with a Positive Body Image
How’s your New Year, new body, resolution going? Have you replaced self-loathing with a positive body image? Gym memberships consistently spike every January as women and men alike make promises to lose weight and get in shape. I find this simultaneously both noble...
It’s Not Low Libido or Low Desire… and It’s Not About the Socks
Let me tell you about a real life couple who worked past what they both thought was low libido and ended up having not only a rich sex life but a happier marriage as well. I’ll call them Kim & John. John approached me because he missed having sex with his wife....
Deep Intimacy Isn’t Always for Everyone
I’ve gone through a lot of internal shifting through my work. One of the things I see a lot that tugs at my heart, is that deep intimacy isn’t for everyone. Not everyone is cut out for a deeply intimate relationship. There have been times where I’ve felt like a total...
What’s the Difference Between Romance and Intimacy?
Finding clarity and gaining understanding of one another is the cornerstone of my work with couples. Take for instance the question “What’s the difference between romance and intimacy?” For some couples, they may as well be speaking two different languages. They each...About Me
Dr. Gayle Friend is a respected intimacy expert, speaker, author and coach. Internationally known for helping people get what they want - happiness and confidence in life and love.