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How to Re-establish Your Sexual Relationship While Dealing with Sex Addiction Sex addiction can cause major problems in an intimate relationship. To identify and accept sex addiction are only the first steps toward recovery. Yet, re-establishing an intimate sexual connection with your partner is often part of the process, too.
After an Affair: 3 Tips on How to Increase Trust Finding out your partner has been having an affair can be the most crushing thing you’ll ever experience in your relationship. In an instant, trust is severed and you feel betrayed. There are several options you can take to move
3 Keys on How to Discuss Your Low Sex Drive with Your Partner When you have a low sex drive, for whatever reason, it’s important to talk to your partner about it. Openness can influence how your partner responds to a lack of sexual intimacy in your relationship. If you
Porn in Your Relationship: Here’s How to Set Boundaries Porn plays different roles in people’s relationships. Some people don’t want their significant other engaging in it at all. Others couples watch porn together to fuel their own sexual desires. The scope of how porn is involved in relationships and how
5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries Sexual intimacy is important in any long-term romantic relationship. But, it’s equally important to respect each other’s sexual boundaries. First of all, understand that it’s normal for a couple not to always have the same sexual desires. Or, maybe you do, but at
Is Your Child Transgender? – How to Cope with It When a child comes out as transgender, there’s a good chance it’s been something they’ve been thinking about and dealing with for a long time. Many children wait years before they’re comfortable enough to talk to their families about it.
How to Cope When You’re Afraid of Relationships There are plenty of old stereotypes about being afraid of commitment. However, there’s a big difference when it comes to a fear of commitment and actually being afraid of relationships. When you are afraid of relationships or have relationship anxiety, it can
Sexual Trauma Defined Sexual trauma is a complex concept that describes the lasting impact of a sexual boundary violation. It is defined by its origin and the typical symptoms that survivors can experience later on. Where Does Sexual Trauma Come from? Violations of sexual boundaries can often result in sexual
How to Focus on Small Victories When You Feel Stuck It’s not uncommon to feel “stuck” in many different areas of your life. Maybe you’re in a job that doesn’t bring you fulfillment. Maybe your relationship is stagnant. Or, maybe you’ve just found yourself feeling flat with your day-to-day life.
When They Refuse to Change: How to Know When to Get Out No one wants to go through a messy breakup with someone. Ending a relationship is hard, heartbreaking, and can leave you second-guessing yourself in many ways. Some people are also oblivious to the major issues going on in