fear of intimacy

The Fantasy Bond: A substitute for a truly loving relationship

Defenses formed in childhood hurt adult relationships. Most people have fears of intimacy and are... >>

Why You Should Be the One Who Loves More

There is always a lot going on between two people in a relationship. But very... >>

How to Fix a Relationship

“In desperate love, we always invent the characters of our partners, demanding they be what... >>

Be Your Own Couples Therapist

In my 25 years as a therapist, I’ve worked with countless couples facing a broad... >>

You Don’t Want What You Say You Want

To the extent that people don’t want what they say they want they are duplicitous... >>

Deception: The Real Villain Behind Relationship Infidelity

When the topic of infidelity spills into our daily dose of media, we may say... >>

Why the Spark Fades in a Relationship

Countless couples complain of losing the “spark” in their relationship. Some chalk it up to... >>

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... >>

Real Love or a Fantasy Bond: The Appeal of the Twilight Saga

The latest Twilight movie “Breaking Dawn” is already breaking records. Young fans clamored and camped... >>