There are several things that you can look for to determine if an attraction is present. Attraction is something that is natural and there are various ways for this to be detected if it is present. It can also be mutual and it is best when this happens. There are many things that can be…
Putting your dedication to the test In addition to being a vital element of adolescent sexual development, crushes occur regularly in adulthood as well. Crushes are more common among adults who are in committed relationships. Adult crushes allow us to assess the strength of our connection to our spouse. According to Lucia O’Sullivan, a psychologist…
Co-authored with Erin Dierickx LMFTA Infidelity impacts roughly 1 in 3 couples in the United States alone (Spring, 2020). Western media often depicts affairs as taboo and morally egregious, typically incurring societal scorn. However, this social phenomenon is culturally influenced, whereas international couples may view and respond to infidelity differently. Although non-Western cultures may face…
Your child arrives. Nothing is more precious or magical than the human being you are about to nurture and guide through their life. You love your child. Raising this human being brings you boundless joy, personal growth, and fulfillment. And then the “honeymoon” ends. This little person is crying all night as an infant, constantly…
“We used to be intimate all the time. I don’t know what happened.” I hear this a lot from the couples I work with. Their relationship started out so passionate and romantic. Now, years later, they find intimacy lacking, and they are not sure why. Is the Honeymoon Over? Part of the reason is what…
I’m pretty sure you’ve heard this before but change really is the only constant in the world. Therefore, if we are to make such changes, might as well make them positive right? Well, that is actually easier said than done. The truth is, yes, implying positive changes in our lives is quite difficult because humans…
“Oh come on! give me a break. I never said that.” “You’re just being sensitive.” “I don’t know why you’re making such a big deal out of this…” Gaslighting is a term psychologists use to refer to a specific type of manipulation. Gaslighting is a form of mental abuse where the abuser makes or is…
“Why am I not good enough?” – what does that mean? The reality is that most people have this inner dialogue. A complicated web of defense mechanisms and feelings of why we are not good enough. We want what we can’t have and wish we had it differently. It’s draining to spend our time wishing…
Do you want to know if he is still interested in you or not? You would easily find a few reasons to figure out if he still wants you or has moved on. If you want to know, here are the 21 signs to answer- “Does He Want Me Back?” 🌠 “Does He Want Me…
Shame is a debilitating feeling that takes over the mind and body. It can make you feel small and incomplete while building walls around you to keep out compassion. Despite wanting to be seen and known, shame causes people to hide behind masks instead. Healthy shame vs. toxic shame Shame is felt universally across countries…
