8 Ways To Reignite Intimacy In Your Relationship

Somewhere along the way, your epic love story turned into…a shared calendar app. You and your partner now function like highly efficient co-CEOs of Household, Inc.—dividing chores, paying bills, and bickering about who left the dryer lint filter full. If your...

The Key to Deeper Love, Lasting Happiness, and a Relationship Legacy You’re Proud Of

By Dr. John Schinnerer | LoveIsntEnough.net | GuideToSelf.com | TheEvolvedCaveman.com   “What am I feeling right now… and why can’t I talk about it?” If you grew up socialized as a man, chances are no one taught you how to talk about emotions—let alone feel them....

Why Do I Struggle With Difficult Conversations And Uncomfortable Emotions?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | July 23, 2025 Avoidance. That sneaky little gremlin that convinces you that cleaning out the junk drawer is definitely more urgent than facing your emotions, having that long-overdue talk with your partner, or—heaven forbid—doing a little...

How to Get Your Husband to Consider Couples Therapy (Without Pushing Him Away)

Use Attachment Theory To Make Your Boyfriend/Husband Feel Safe Enough To Explore The Possibility You Want to Feel Closer. He Just Wants to Avoid a Fight. If you’ve brought up couples therapy to your husband and it was met with silence, sarcasm, or outright...

How to Talk So Your Partner Listens: Breaking the Cycle of Miscommunication

By Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose | LoveIsntEnough.net When it comes to relationships, one of the most common complaints couples share is: “My partner doesn’t really hear me.” In this article, we’re pulling back the curtain on our own...

The People Pleasing Trap: Reclaiming Your Needs (Part 3 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT  |  LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com | GuideToSelf.com | JoreeRose.com | MindfulnessAndTherapyCenter.com  In Part 1, we explored how guilt and boundaries fuel people pleasing. In Part 2, we unpacked the deeper...