Relationship Advice
So many couples find themselves asking: what went wrong in our relationship? Answering this question often means looking inward. By gaining a better understanding of ourselves, why we choose the partners we do and what dynamics from our past are influencing our present choices and behaviors, we can learn healthier ways of selecting and relating to a romantic partner.
5 Strategies for Dealing With Your Partner’s Fear of Intimacy
As a therapist, I often hear couples complain that whenever one partner tries to get... >>
Why Are We Hooked on Rejection?
You don’t need to be a psychologist to note the very harsh effects of a... >>
A Relationship is a Creative Work: An Interview with Dr. James and Carol Gilligan
A Relationship Is A Creative Work Dr. Carol Gilligan: It’s like, if you do any... >>
Dating Resolutions: 7 Characteristics of an Ideal Partner
Dec. 31 may be all about the New Year’s kiss, but by New Year’s Day,... >>
Fear of Intimacy: Understanding Why People Fear Intimacy
What is Fear of Intimacy? Fear of intimacy is an often subconscious fear of closeness... >>
Alive Sexuality by Robert Firestone, Ph.D.
Sex is one of the strongest motivating forces in life. It has the potential for... >>
It’s Not You It’s Me: The Truth Behind The Excuse
Anyone who’s done their share of dating has probably been on one side or the other... >>
It Is Immoral To Stop People From Loving You
Some of the most destructive behaviors, commonplace in relationships, are those that people act out... >>
Are You the Cause of Your Jealousy?
Irish writer Elizabeth Bowen once wrote, “Jealousy is no more than feeling alone against smiling... >>
Is Sexting Cheating You Out Of Real Intimacy?
There is a good, sound argument for how technology can bring two people together. Countless... >>