Is Porn Harmful to Your Relationship?

Many therapists have changed their attitudes about pornography in the age of the internet. There was a time, before the world wide web, when the view of pronography was that it was often crude and objectified people, especially women, but that it didn’t pose the danger that therapists see now.

More and . . . → Read More: Is Porn Harmful to Your Relationship?

What is Sex Therapy?

A good article by Dr. Madeleine Castellanos answers your questions about sex therapy. Dr. Castellanos makes the point that the sooner a couple addresses the problems in their relationship the better the chance that they may be solved.

Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

Signs of Infidelity

There are 7 signs that often accompany infidelity. It’s important to realize that there can be other causes for these situations and the presence of these factors does not mean your partner is unfaithful, only that these are often complaints of spouses before they have found out that their partner has been involved in an . . . → Read More: Signs of Infidelity

Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Research is showing that walking has even more benefits – it helps keep the brain healthy. Read this post to see the details.

Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

7 Kinds of Intimacy

When we speak of intimacy some people think of sex, some think of emotional support. I came across a list of 7 different kinds of intimacy or perhaps it could be termed 7 components that are often present in a satisfying and intimate relationship. Here they are:

Emotional: Sharing of significant meanings and feelings . . . → Read More: 7 Kinds of Intimacy

Talking does increase sense of connection

Neural imagining demonstrates that talking and listening actually increases the sense of connectedness. The mirroring technique in Imago can increase the connection in your relationship. When you feel disconnected from your partner do your make an attempt to connect?

Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

After the Storm

Esther Perel, a New York psychotherapist and author of Mating in Captivity, writes about 3 patterns she has noted in couples relationships after an affair.

Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

Last resort techniques to save relationship

When you are desperate to repair a relationship there are some common approaches that Michelle Weiner, a noted therapist who counsels couples, thinks are not productive. Check out this article by Michelle on the best ways of handling this difficult situation.

Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

The Affair You Don’t Know You’re Having

Emotional affairs are dangerous and can have dire consequences for you and your partner. Read this account that illustrates how one woman slowly crossed the line and didn’t see it until it was too late.

Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

Is Diminishing Sex Drive a Problem?

When couples lose their sexual connection it often has a negative impact on the relationship. This slideshow on