One of the biggest issues brought up in therapy is the lack of or a decrease of physical intimacy after a few years into the relationship. I can write many pages on the topic about why things change after 1-2 years of waking up next...
Do you ever feel physically, mentally, and emotionally drained from constantly having to validate your partner? You want to be there for them, and you have been, but it feels like it’s a constant need? It feels like you can’t really catch your breath because...
Emotionally unavailable individuals are far from ideal partners. I’ve read a lot about that. I’ve written about it. I’ve counseled my clients on it. Emotionally closed individuals (also known as avoidant-dismissive) are never portrayed in a positive manner. They don’t open up, they minimize the...
Women need to feel loved and have a sense of connection to have sex. Men need to have sex to feel loved and appreciated. Does that ring a bell? Is it always true? Or are these just stereotypes that have been perpetuated over time? And...