Being together in a relationship is one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences two adults can achieve. Yet intimacy and emotional closeness is often difficult to sustain. Enduring successful relationships require constant attention to each other's needs, and the ability to understand and respect a partner's perspective. When serious difficulties arise, couples can work together in conjoint therapy to identify the sources of their differences and develop skills to redress their issues. Couples who come to therapy with Dr. Raymond may experience wide ranging problems related to: