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The Craft Of Intimate Coupledom
Relationships
Sex
Passion
Men
Monogamy (and Non-)
Ken Blackman
Relationships and Relating
For Couples Who Love Each Other But Wonder If They’re Compatible
For Couples Who Love Each Other But Wonder If They’re Compatible
Perfect match… or deep connection?
Ken Blackman
Sep 29, 2016
Why I outed my own lie to my girlfriend
Why I outed my own lie to my girlfriend
For a different reason than you might think.
Ken Blackman
Apr 6, 2018
Stop Calling It A Communication Problem.
Stop Calling It A Communication Problem.
If you’re adults and speak the same language fluently then “communication” isn’t the issue.
Ken Blackman
Jan 18, 2020
Your prospects for a great sex life with your long-term partner
Your prospects for a great sex life with your long-term partner
Does sex improve or decline in a committed relationship? What’s required to have a great love life long-term? Here’s an analogy…
Ken Blackman
Apr 29, 2018
How I Became a More Confident Lover and Partner
How I Became a More Confident Lover and Partner
It starts with taking positive steps for oneself
Ken Blackman
Oct 8, 2016
3 Questions To Move Past Anger Quickly
3 Questions To Move Past Anger Quickly
Anger isn’t as dangerous as we think… or as useful. Here’s what you need to know to transition from emotional to effective.
Ken Blackman
Dec 26, 2018
On Open Relationships and the Exclusivity Slider
On Open Relationships and the Exclusivity Slider
If you want security in your relationship, you better understand the distinction between security and monogamy.
Ken Blackman
Oct 18, 2014
Being monogamous with a non-monogamous partner
Being monogamous with a non-monogamous partner
It isn't a rule that couples have to have the same set of rules for each other. Here's an example of why, and how, it can work.
Ken Blackman
May 30, 2018
Compromise in your relationship? NO. Here’s a better alternative.
Compromise in your relationship? NO. Here’s a better alternative.
Compromise is an outcome of lone rangering. The whole premise of relationship is that something better is possible.
Ken Blackman
Jul 16, 2019
Mediocre sex is not an option.
Mediocre sex is not an option.
Long-term relationships are the ideal opportunity to have the best sex life you’ve ever had.
Ken Blackman
Jul 6, 2017
Emotional outsourcing doesn’t work in the long run, fellas.
Emotional outsourcing doesn’t work in the long run, fellas.
He’s a producer by nature. Results-oriented, focused, stoic or even brooding at times. She’s loving and nurturing by nature. She loves him…
Ken Blackman
Jun 20, 2017
My Graduation from Nice Guy Misogyny
My Graduation from Nice Guy Misogyny
(My changing definition of respecting women)
Ken Blackman
Nov 5, 2017
Confidence as a relationship superpower
Confidence as a relationship superpower
Confidence gave me a much needed ego. Greater confidence let helped set it aside.
Ken Blackman
Feb 6, 2019
Skillful Passion (a lesson in fighting)
Skillful Passion (a lesson in fighting)
If you fight, fight like a pro.
Ken Blackman
Jul 3, 2017
Your refusal to be self-sufficient is not the same as wanting a relationship
Your refusal to be self-sufficient is not the same as wanting a relationship
How long can someone remain unhappily single before they admit that it’s more than just a searching problem?
Ken Blackman
Sep 27, 2017
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