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Technology Ruining Your Love Life? – The Pros and Cons of Digital Relationship In a world of ever-changing innovation and advancements in technology, it’s no wonder our relationships are being affected in both good and bad ways. The tech world can have a strong impact on your love life. In
7 Effective Strategies to Help You Fight Less and Love More The day has been a hectic one. You sat in unbearable morning traffic, dealt with a difficult client, and felt unappreciated by your boss. You come home at the end of the day, seeking relief, only to find dishes
When Your Partner Suffers from Depression—Be Supportive While Keeping Healthy Boundaries Watching someone you love suffer from depression can be as devastating for you as it is for them. You might be struggling with what role to take—the drill sergeant that tells them to buck up, the nurse who takes
Nurturing Intimacy: How to Initiate Sex in a Long-Term Relationship The beginning of every relationship starts with the mystery and the discovery of who your partner is. So much of couples sex therapy is helping clients find a bridge between past desire and ease to the present. Exploring what they
Coming Out: 5 Practical Ways to Handling Unaccepting Family Members The decision to share your sexual orientation with friends and family is a big step for many people. You may worry about how your loved ones react, what questions they will have, and most importantly if they will accept you
Are You Battling Perfectionism? – How to Come Off the Winner For many of us, when we think of a perfectionist we imagine a person who has it all—a high-powered job, a pristine house, and an organized life. However, for those with perfectionism, the reality is far less sweet. The
Should You Get Back Together After Breaking Up? – Ask Yourself These Questions Ending a relationship is a difficult process that tests both your emotional and intellectual stamina. You must begin again, discovering what life will look like once your partner is gone. For some, this time apart reinforces the
How to Add Kink to Your Relationship Without Destroying It With Mr. Grey’s debut in the movie series, 50 Shades of Grey, kinky sex has become popularized in a way that brings it out of the closet and into the light. Couples are becoming increasingly interested and comfortable exploring the possible
Relationship Issues: When Does Porn Use Become a Problem? As therapists who work with sex and porn addictions, we work with many couples who struggle with boundaries around porn in the relationship. We see some who obsessively watch porn and lose a lot of time with work and relationships because
What do Emotions Have to do with Sexual Dysfunction? If you watch TV for any length of time, you’ll see a commercial for common sexual dysfunctions. You’ll see clinics who advertise the use of hormones to “treat” sexual dysfunctions. However, few will advertise the importance of your emotions in dealing