Relationships
Many Couples Give Up Without Really Trying
An article in the New York Times cited the statistic that two-thirds of couples from a recent study never got counseling before deciding to divorce. The article makes the point that couples can struggle with an issue that can have a simple fix that they are not aware of from their perspective. Leaving the issue [...]
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 more clients in [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.
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 with [...]
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?
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.
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.
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.
