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Finding Time for Sex During the Holidays The holidays can be a great time to reconnect, and enjoy the company of loved ones. However, they can also be filled with stress. Sometimes the stress is to the point of self-sacrifice. Such sacrifice can lead to neglecting your relationship, especially sexually.
When Passion Fizzles: Is It Normal or a Reason to Run? Jack and Lisa have been dating for a little over two years. Each had been in a few relationships before, but never anything this passionate, and it seemed like this was meant to be. It was only natural to
Holiday Recovery… Can It Wait? From Thanksgiving through the New Year, prioritizing yourself can be a tall order. This is true for everyone, and especially for people who are dealing with an addiction. Whether you are dealing with your own addiction to substances, alcohol, or sex, or you’re in a
Finding Mr. “Right for You” If this was 1968, and you were reading about Mr. Right in a ‘zine rather than on your mobile electronic device, you might think of the line “Show me a happy homosexual and I’ll show you a gay corpse.” Fortunately, society’s acceptance of homosexuality has
A Great Relationship? Will Marriage Create a Disturbance in the Force? No one ever said marriage was easy. But does it really make a difference in your relationship whether you’re married or not?A few years ago, when asked if she plans to marry Stedman Graham, her partner of nearly 30
The Underdiagnosis of Substance Use Disorders in Young People What are Substance Use Disorders? Most of us are familiar with the term “substance abuse,” or “addiction,” to refer to someone who has a drug or alcohol-related problem. The term “substance use disorder” is a bit less familiar to many. It’s
4 Tips to Cope with the Challenges of Your Partner’s Mid-Life Crisis Dealing with your loved one’s mid-life crisis can pose a real challenge to your patience and to your relationship! What can you do to get over this hurdle without losing your sanity and your stability? Read on for
What is Consensual Non-Monogamy? Consensual non-monogamy is sometimes abbreviated as CNM, creating a linguistic parity between this lifestyle and other non-traditional sexual practices like BDSM. People involved in CNM tend to feel very strongly about community values. Words like “openness,” “inclusivity,” and “authenticity” are frequently used by members to describe
I Hate My Life! I’m Always Angry! How do I Change It? Anger can be a normal and healthy response to a threat, insult, injustice, or mistake. It can be a force for good, pushing you to correct wrongs and improve yourself. But if you find yourself always angry, you
Men and Therapy: Get Past the Stigma and Feel Better! Men benefit from therapy just as much as anyone else, but are generally very apprehensive about actually going to see a therapist. Only 2 out of 100 men seek outpatient help for depression, for example; the other 8 are more