Tag: seniors
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Intimate Asynchrony: Navigating Misalignment in Relationships
I use the term “Intimate Asynchrony” to refer to the misalignment, discordance, or lack of harmony that naturally occurs in intimate relationships. Connection happens across several domains, including emotional, physical, intellectual, and experiential. Asynchrony occurs when partners find themselves operating on different frequencies in one or more of these areas. This “out of sync” feeling…
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The Second Act: Navigating Intimate Asynchrony in the Golden Years
In the later stages of a long-term partnership, many couples expect to finally reach a state of total synchrony. With the kids moved out and careers winding down, the assumption is that time will finally be on your side. However, aging often introduces a new set of challenges to Intimate Asynchrony. In the senior years,…

