The end of a relationship is a stressful event and can cause a significant emotional crisis in life. You may go through a variety of emotions, even if the breakup was to be expected. Many people report feeling like the foundation they stand on was just pulled out from under them, a feeling of shock […]
Emotional (or mental) abuse is a topic which is very little talked about, yet very common and an issue that could touch anyone at any point in their lives. There is no age limit to typical emotional abuse victims. We have worked with child, teen, and adult victims in this field and seen the destructive […]
Facing illness together is one of life’s biggest challenges. When one spouse suffers from depression, this can put a serious strain on the relationship which isn’t easy to navigate through for either side. Being the one going through depression certainly is a difficult, desperate place to be in, but finding oneself on the opposite end […]
From Facebook, to Snapchat, to Tinder: a little chatting here, some flirting there – what’s the problem? If it’s not in-person, it’s harmless, right? When there is a real person on the other end, should you treat your online actions with the same set of morals and values you would in real life interactions? When […]
Meeting someone and experiencing one exciting “first” after another with that person is an emotionally thrilling experience for most of us. The process of learning about your partner and getting more intimate over time is an electrifying phase in a relationship. One of the most challenging things for many people is to maintain that same […]
When a husband doesn’t want sex, as his partner it is all-too-easy to jump to conclusions: “he doesn’t find me attractive anymore. There must be someone else. He no longer loves me.” Due to the pervasive cultural myth that men always have sex on the mind, often only have sex on the mind, it can […]
Anger is a feeling that we all experience now and then. It is not a bad emotion, it just signals that there’s a roadblock that needs to be dealt with. It makes us aware of a problem. When we share our daily life with a person, our personalities, habits, values and interests may not always […]
Kids pay close attention to their parents as role models. They naturally observe emotions as indications about how safe they are in the family. Of course, verbal conflict is a normal part of everyday life and also part of a healthy, always evolving relationship between partners. The crucial part is not whether or not parents […]
We all know what it’s like: you are in the middle of trying to resolve a conflict with your partner but you just feel like you’re running in circles. Nothing seems to have any constructive effect or move your conversation to some sort of mutual understanding. You seem to talk and talk and talk, trying […]
When you’ve experienced a breakup, you may want to hide out, stay in bed or be by yourself. There can be a blow to your happiness and self-confidence. The thought of ever finding love again can seem impossible, especially after enduring serious heartache and rejection. With enough time, you can get back to feeling fabulous […]
