People associate jealousy with insecurity and possessiveness. But, what if you could harness it to learn more about yourself and improve your relationships?
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You didn’t have to grow up in church to be exposed to purity beliefs. The messaging was everywhere in millennial pop culture and broader society.
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Sharing vulnerable emotions during sex may feel risky, but taking these risks together is exactly what can increase sexual desire and intimacy.
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Researchers are starting to dig deeper into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of painful sex in women. There’s still a lot we don’t know, but evidence is growing that painful sex in women may be linked with anxiety.
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Inner child work is about validating, nurturing, and guiding your younger parts — essentially reparenting yoursenlf — so that you can look around and be present to see the ways that as an adult you will never be trapped like you were as a child. As an adult, we can provide the healing for our young parts that they did not receive.
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Learn to use the Feedback Wheel to navigate difficult conversations with your partner and be a better communicator. Hint: It’s not about who’s “right.”…
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Our partners can trigger us. If that feels like an understatement, you’re not alone. People often choose partners who seem tailor-made to hit their sensitive spots and activate defensive reactions.
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Let’s face it, dating can be a rollercoaster of emotions: the trepidation before a first date, the feeling of living for that text reply, the intoxicating longing of a new crush, the pang of ghosting or rejection, and the euphoria that can come from finally finding a spark.
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Let’s talk logistics
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I mean it!!!
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Compromise. It’s a word people often use when doling out relationship advice. We hear that it’s necessary but that too much compromise can lead to resentment. So, how can you make a willing sacrifice without losing yourself?
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For many of us, the fight was fascinating, a little funny, and uncomfortably familiar. As a couples therapist, a lot of what was communicated between Brady and Hill felt very similar to a typical session I might see. I think there is a lot we can learn from this vignette on how to communicate with more vulnerability, intimacy, and care in our own relationships.
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You can avoid a lot of hurt in relationships if you custom-build a form of monogamy or non-monogamy that truly works for you. One of the main benefits of non-monogamy is that it allows people to create relationship structures that align with their values, which can leave them feeling more fulfilled.
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As you consider whether or not polyamory is right for you, you may experience a mixture of nerves, fear, excitement, or even a sense of urgency to get started already. I recommend striking a balance between preparation and flexibility.
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There’s often a temptation to go with the flow and skip communication in FWB setups. I often see this approach end in disappointment and heartbreak.
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Because friends with benefits is a blurry term, it can be helpful to assess what you truly want from a FWB arrangement and take time to talk about it with your f-buddy.
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Thinking about ending a relationship can be a lonely time. You may feel a million miles away from your partner and stuck asking yourself questions like “What do I want?”, “Am I happy?”, “What does a good enough relationship even look like?”, and “How do I know it’s time to break up?”
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