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Love and Sex with Dr. Laura Berman » Relationships » Couples in Crisis
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Can They Overcome Control Issues?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Can They Overcome Control Issues?Jodie is an alpha woman, and wants to micromanage everything — even Jerel. The couple needs to build trust and faith in each other for the relationship to survive. Can Dr. Berman help them be equals?
  • Play by Play with Dr. Laura Berman: Jerel and Jodie
    Play by Play with Dr. Laura Berman: Jerel and JodieJerel and Jodie need to trust each other so Jodie can stop micromanaging their relationship, otherwise the couple will never get on the same page. Watch Dr. Berman challenge this couple to change the dynamic of their relationship.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Will Bad Habits Tear Them Apart?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Will Bad Habits Tear Them Apart?Bridget and Chris clash on disciplining their blended family, and Bridget's online shopping addiction almost cost the couple their home. Watch Dr. Berman help them get back on track.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Bridget and Chris
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Bridget and ChrisBad habits are putting a strain on Bridget and Chris' relationship, and putting their family and home at risk. Can Dr. Berman encourage them to work together and get the help they need?
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Will They Find Time for Intimacy?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Will They Find Time for Intimacy?With four kids, Thomas and Michelle rarely have a moment to themselves. They don't have time to be intimate, and it is ruining their emotional connection. Can Dr. Berman help them find time for love?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Thomas and Michelle
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Thomas and MichelleThomas and Michelle must find time to connect intimately and sexually in order to keep their love alive. Watch Dr. Berman teach this couple how to satisfy their emotional and sexual needs.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Can They Fix Their Trust Issues?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Can They Fix Their Trust Issues?Tim has a habit of flirting with other women, and it's destroyed his girlfriend Ima's trust in him. See Dr. Berman give this couple advice on how to mend their relationship or maybe call it quits.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Tim and Ima
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Tim and ImaIma is having trouble trusting Tim with her heart, and with good reason: He can't stop flirting with — and leading on — other women. Will Dr. Berman be able to work out a way for this loving couple to stay together?
  • Dr. Laura Berman: They Need to Appreciate Each Other More
    Dr. Laura Berman: They Need to Appreciate Each Other MoreHeidi wants Rory to give her the love and affection she craves, but he has no idea what to do. Watch Dr. Berman give this couple advice on how to appreciate each other one step at a time.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Heidi and Rory
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Heidi and RoryRomance is lacking in Heidi and Rory's relationship, and it's making them both feel under-appreciated and unsatisfied. Can Dr. Berman help them put the spark back in their marriage?
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Is Her Anger Going to Tear Them Apart?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Is Her Anger Going to Tear Them Apart?Nicki refuses to forgive Michael's family for being unwelcoming to her in the past, and her anger might just tear the couple apart. Can Dr. Berman help Nicki put aside her anger for the good of her relationship?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Nicki and Michael
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Nicki and MichaelIf Nicki and Michael want to have a successful marriage, Nicki will have to learn to let go of her anger towards Michael's family. Can Dr. Berman show her how to bury the hatchet and move on?
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Will They Stop the Constant Bickering?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Will They Stop the Constant Bickering?Chris and Marianne have become enemies because of all their disagreements and bickering. Can Dr. Berman help them learn to stop the blame game and starting loving each other once more?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Chris and Marianne
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Chris and MarianneResentment runs deep between Chris and Marianne, but there is still hope for their relationship. See Dr. Berman's advice on how this couple can start fighting to love and not to win.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Will Jealousy Push Them Over the Edge?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Will Jealousy Push Them Over the Edge?Troy and Samantha must deal with the jealousy and resentment that threaten to break them apart. See what advice Dr. Berman has to give this young couple.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Berman: Troy and Samantha
    Play by Play With Dr. Berman: Troy and SamanthaJealousy can damage a relationship and there's no getting around doing the work of healing insecurities and fear. See what Dr. Berman says this couple should do to things back on track.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Can They Overcome Their Age Difference?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Can They Overcome Their Age Difference?There is a 22-year age difference between Nicole and Kassan. Their May-December union has some challenges. Can Dr. Berman help them deal with their issues?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Nicole and Kassan
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Nicole and KassanThis couple does not have to let their ages deter them from a happy and loving relationship. Check out the advice Dr. Berman gives them for lasting love.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: They Need to Create Couple's Time
    Dr. Laura Berman: They Need to Create Couple's TimeArnie and Isela have been married for 10 years. But over time, their busy lives have led to a not-so-busy sex life. And even though they love each other, lately all they do is bicker. See Dr. Berman's advice!
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Arnie and Isela
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Arnie and IselaArnie and Isela are so busy that they can't find time to be intimate with each other. See what Dr. Berman recommends for this troubled Couple in Crisis in her play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Will She Get Over Her Fear of Speaking Up?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Will She Get Over Her Fear of Speaking Up?While Triana and Jemetria love each other, they need to compromise their conflict styles to bring balance to their relationship. One partner is always angry while the other is always intimidated. Can Dr. Berman help?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Triana and Jemetria
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Triana and JemetriaIn this relationship, Jemetria rules the roost and tends to override Triana's needs. Learn what Dr. Berman recommends for this couple in terms of finding a healthier pattern of communication.
  • Dr. Laura Berman:  Is He Sensitive Enough to Her Pain?
    Dr. Laura Berman: Is He Sensitive Enough to Her Pain?Lionel and Tara are married with children. But for the past six years, she's been quietly struggling with chronic pain. Lately, they've been fighting about everything. Can Dr. Berman get this couple to see eye-to-eye?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Lionel and Tara
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Lionel and TaraEver since Tara was diagnosed with fibromyalgia six years ago, her relationship with her husband Lionel has been under strain. See what Dr. Laura Berman thinks of this couples difficult situation in her play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Juggling Parenthood and Marriage
    Dr. Laura Berman: Juggling Parenthood and MarriageEver since new parents Joe and Kim had a baby, they've been fighting over how to raise her. Kim feels underappreciated and Joe feels like his wife is micromanaging him. See Dr. Berman's advice!
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Joe and Kim
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Joe and KimFor new parents Joe and Kim, raising a baby together presents major challenges to their relationship. Learn what Dr. Berman thinks of this Couple in Crisis in her play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Dealing With Sex After a Traumatic Experience
    Dr. Laura Berman: Dealing With Sex After a Traumatic ExperienceTess and Thomas have been happily married for 10 years. But due to past sexual abuse, Tess struggles when it comes to being intimate with her husband. Can Dr. Laura Berman help this troubled couple?
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Tess and Thomas
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Tess and ThomasWhen Tess was 16, she was a victim of sexual abuse. Now she's been married to Thomas for 10 years, but still struggles with intimacy. See Dr. Berman's take on this tough situation in the play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Orgasm Troubles
    Dr. Laura Berman: Orgasm TroublesDash and Kelli have been together for five years, but ever since having a baby, Kelli feels unmotivated in the bedroom and hasn't been able to orgasm. See what Dr. Berman recommends!
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Dash and Kelli
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Dash and KelliFrom a potentially "defunct" clitoris to a surprising "no sex" rule, we find out what Dr. Laura Berman really thinks of Dash and Kelli in her play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Helping a Couple With Self-Esteem Issues
    Dr. Laura Berman: Helping a Couple With Self-Esteem IssuesTyrone and Sarah have been together for five years. She feels inadequate in the relationship and he thinks she's too insecure. Dr. Laura Berman gives them a diagnosis they don't want to hear.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Tyrone and Sarah
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Tyrone and SarahDr. Berman shows us the troubling warning signs in Tyrone and Sarah's relationship. Watch as she breaks it all down in the play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Cheating in Marriage
    Dr. Laura Berman: Cheating in MarriageCarlos and Angela have been married for 13 years. He's been repetitively unfaithful, but Angela has a secret too. See Dr. Laura Berman's prescription for a couple that breaks all the rules.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Carlos and Angela
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Carlos and AngelaCheck out what Dr. Laura Berman really thinks of Carlos and Angela's relationship in this play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: Anger Management Help
    Dr. Laura Berman: Anger Management HelpLinda and Mark have been together for four years, and she's worried about his temper. Now he wants her to move in but she has cold feet. See what Dr. Laura Berman recommends for this Couple in Crisis.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Mark and Linda
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Mark and LindaNow that their Couples in Crisis session is over, let's find out what Dr. Berman really thinks about how these opposites communicate in her play by play.
  • Dr. Laura Berman: How to Handle Resentment in Marriage
    Dr. Laura Berman: How to Handle Resentment in MarriageJeff and Pam were happily married until they moved to California so he could be a star and she got stuck taking care of his ailing father. See how Dr. Laura Berman handles resentment in marriage.
  • Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Jeff and Pam
    Play by Play With Dr. Laura Berman: Jeff and PamWe see Dr. Berman's interpretation of Jeff and Pam's body language as she gives us a play by play of their session together.

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