Privacy vs being honest with your spouse does not necessarily mean you must share every single thought, dream, fear, or fantasy with this person. In fact, honesty may be a double-edged sword in your marriage. Knowing what to share and…
Although it may be tempting to ignore these marriage issues and hope they go away on their own, it’s often more helpful to have an open, honest, and respectful talk with your spouse about the problems in your marriage. It’s…
Family enmeshment is when clear roles and boundaries are lacking within the family unit. Those in enmeshed families typically have low levels of differentiation, which is the process of defining one’s self outside of their family of origin. Enmeshment is…
Your Partner Doesn’t Find You Attractive. For a relationship to thrive, a few things have to be in place: love: to maintain the connection, tenderness, and care that drew you and your partner together. Trust: an important foundation every bond…
Love bombing occurs when someone “bombs” you with extreme displays of attention and affection. Although it can be a positive aspect at the beginning of a romantic relationship, it can lead to gaslighting and abuse. Psychologists caution it might be…
For victims of domestic violence, the physical attacks, emotional maltreatment, and other abuse endured are certain to take a toll on well-being. However, while the horrors of abuse are apparent in primary victims—children who witness the abuse of their mothers,…
This article discusses some of the different types of self-care and why they are so important. It also covers some of the things that you can do to develop a self-care plan of your own. All the stress relief activities…
If you’ve had an argument with a loved one, a friend or family member may nudge you to sort it out sooner rather than later. “Never go to bed angry” is advice you’re likely to hear while they’re persuading you…
Body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) is a mental illness. People who have this illness constantly worry about the way they look. They may believe an inconspicuous or non-existent physical attribute is a serious defect. They respond to this by performing repetitive…
Cheating has always been a big subject. Chances are you’ve been exposed to it somehow—either through someone you know or through personal experience. It doesn’t matter what your nationality is or where you’re from: Cheating is a part of life.…
