Abuse by proxy is another term for the emotional abuse that occurs in domestic and intimate partner violence. This emotional abuse occurs when an abuser inflicts harm upon the victim through third parties. Examples of abuse by proxy include spreading…
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…
The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. The new year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to…
Openness is the secret to everything you want in your relationships. Being heard, understood, cared about—even great erotic encounters—all depend on your and your partner’s openness. Your emotional aperture, or what I call Aperture Awareness™, is your relationship superpower. It’s…
Everyone copes with stress in different ways, and some may resort to maladaptive measures of managing stress, which may include abusing drugs. Stress is the body’s response to outside events or changes, and it may be the result of a…
Regardless of your personal coming out moment, women who love women will encounter challenges that are identical to and distinctly different from their LGBTQ+ and heterosexual counterparts. Some women will realize that they’re attracted to other women from a very…
Most of us don’t like to think about “balance of power” when we think about relationships. Intimate relationships involve sharing and cooperation — but it takes two to share and cooperate. What if one partner doesn’t want to? Whoever wants…
If you are questioning your sexuality, not only is it common for many people to be better able to learn about their identities in adulthood, when they’re no longer heavily impacted by hormone induced mood swings and drama, but sexuality…
My partner wants a “divorce” pounds away in your mind… you can’t think or sleep. Learn 5 ways to get them back. You are devastated having learned that your wife wants a divorce! Yes, she complained in the past that…
