What does it take to have a long lasting committed relationship? Many people try to search for the perfect person–someone who matches their interests, values, body type, sense of humor, religious and political beliefs, level of libido, etc. This isn’t a bad idea on the surface. Why start out with someone who has characteristics you know you don’t like or admire. If you aren’t attracted to them now, chances are you won’t find them more and more attractive as time goes by. All of these wonderful characteristics, however, don’t ensure a successful...

I’ve only been in a hot-air balloon once but it was unforgettable. We visited some friends in Albuquerque, NM when they were having their annual Balloon Fest. Hundreds of hot-air balloons lifted off at dawn. It is one the most photographed events in the world. My family and I took a wonderful ride in a hot-air balloon that October day. The weather was perfect and the view from 500 feet was breathtaking. I noticed something interesting that day that I have never forgotten. It had to do with the way the world looked at different altitudes. On that particular...

Welcome to Dr. Jim Goldstein’s Powerful Partnerships blog. This site is all about having the power to transform any relationship into a great one. I hope to share my experience working with hundeds of couples over a 20 year period. I also will draw on my personal experiences with my with my wife of 25 years and show how we developed The Powerful Partnerships Program. Check back for tips and insights on a host of interesting topics such as creating intimacy, healing from old hurts, rekindling the feelings you used to have for each other when you were dating,...