Welcome to my blog. Here I share honest, no-nonsense writing about relationships, intimacy, and mental health. My goal is simple: to give you tools, insights, and encouragement you can use in real life.

Relationships

“I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner”: Real Stories of Responsive Desire in Marriage

Responsive Desire & Intentional Intimacy in Marriage I often get comments on my YouTube channel from frustrated men saying, “It’s a shame no woman will ever watch this!” But that’s not the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening: People naturally…

Laura How
January 29, 2026

Relationships

Death by a Thousand Cuts: How Constant Rejection Can Destroy Your Marriage

Marital Death by a Thousand Cuts Most marriages don’t fail because of a single major event or betrayal. Instead, they disintegrate slowly through the accumulation small but contract rejections. Ones that feel insignificant in isolation but, compounded over months and…

Laura How
January 26, 2026

podcast

Podcast: The Truth about Feminism with Janice Fiamengo

Feminism’s Hidden Truth: A Conversation (Interview with Professor Janice Fiamengo) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast Feminism is a Force for Good? “Feminism has always been a force for good and equality.” Is that really true? In this conversation…

Laura How
January 20, 2026

Relationships

The Wisdom of Saying Yes to Intimacy in Marriage

What Happens in a Sexless Marriage? Research on Long-Term Effects Sexless marriage, declining intimacy, and emotional distance are among the most common relationship challenges couples face today. Is sex really that important in marriage? What happens when intimacy stops? Does…

Laura How
January 17, 2026

Relationships

How to Talk to Your Wife About a Sexless Marriage (When She Shuts You Down)

Sexless marriage conversations often feel impossible, especially when talking about sex leads to conflict, shutdown, or contempt. This article explores how to talk to your wife about sex without starting a war, why sexual intimacy is a legitimate need in…

Laura How
January 12, 2026
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Sex Starved Marriages & Healing From Infidelity with Michele Weiner-Davis

Healing Sexless Marriages & Recovering From Infidelity (Interview with Michele Weiner-Davis) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast In this conversation, I spoke with bestselling author and therapist Michele Weiner-Davis, known worldwide for her work on sex-starved marriages and infidelity…

Laura How
December 30, 2025

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Podcast: Sexless Marriages & Gender Division with Zac Fine & Marijke Roberts

Sexless Marriages, Gender Division & Attachment Dynamics (Love and Cherish Podcast with Zac Fine and Marijke Roberts) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast In this first team episode of the Love and Cherish podcast, I’m joined by two therapists…

Laura How
December 23, 2025

Relationships

The Ultimate Sexy Christmas Gift IDEA for Husbands

If you’re wondering what husbands actually want for Christmas, you’re not alone. For many men, the most meaningful gifts in marriage have very little to do with gadgets or novelty items, and everything to do with feeling desired, valued, and…

Laura How
December 22, 2025

podcast, Mental Health

Podcast: How Modern Therapy Is Failing Men with Chris Hemmings

How Modern Therapy Is Failing Men (Interview with Chris Hemmings) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast In this episode of the Love and Cherish Podcast, I’m joined by therapist and coach Chris Hemmings for a direct and deeply thoughtful…

Laura How
December 15, 2025

Relationships

How Parental Intimacy Helps Children Feel Secure

This article explores how parental intimacy, emotional closeness, and a strong marital bond shape children’s emotional security, mental health, and long-term wellbeing. Drawing on attachment theory and relationship research, it explains why connected parents raise more resilient children and why…

Laura How
December 15, 2025
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