Research shows that sex feeling healthy and good attributes to 15% to 20% of an individual’s overall satisfaction in the relationship. On the other hand, when couples are feeling sexually dissatisfied in the relationship, it can account for 50% to 70% of their overall dissatisfaction. While this indicates that sex plays a larger role in relationship success, knowing how to talk about sex with your partner is not always easy.

When happy people cheat, it may be more opportunistic than them having fallen out of love with their partner. They may be in love with the free, risk-taking, adventurous person they become when they are having an affair.

You are the creator of your experience. You deserve to live your life free from the toxic energy of the past.

Do you ever find that you need a hard reset or to refocus on wellness? This isn’t about detox diets or lavish spa days. We need real, sustainable self-care. Taking care of ourselves is difficult. Especially if we have other obligations: family, work, pets, bills, homes – the bare minimum can feel excruciatingly out of reach at times. And self-care adds another thing to the list.

Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience that results from believing we are bad, wrong, or broken, and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. It is common to be ashamed of who we are and who we are not. We have been receiving messages since childhood that lead to shame.

According to research, sexual satisfaction plays a vital role in healthy relationships. However, there are a number of factors that influence the quality of a couple’s sex life as well as individual sexual desire over the course of a relationship. Every relationship can go through dry spells when your partner is suddenly less interested in sex than you.

Online EMDR therapy works similarly to in-person therapy. However, with virtual EMDR, the therapist and client are in separate locations, connected via technology. There are many benefits to virtual EMDR, ranging from simple personal preference to greater accessibility for those struggling with mental health issues

Codependency can cause some people to become marriage and relationship junkies, who become enmeshed and obsessed with taking care of their partner. This obsession stems from a frantic needs to be in a relationship and a constant fear of not being in control of the relationship.

If done correctly, an open relationship can be a fun and exciting way to broaden your intimate horizons in the comfort of a trusting bond. Open relationships have the ability to increase communication and the level of intimacy you feel with your partner.

Emotional affairs don’t happen suddenly. They take time and effort to build. If you believe that you are engaging in actions that may be an emotional affair, there are things you can do to reestablish boundaries and protect your relationship with your partner.

Treatment for paraphilic disorders is highly individualized. It depends on various factors, including which type of paraphilic disorder you have and the personal goals of the person being treated. In general, different forms of therapy and medications are used in treating paraphilic conditions. A combination of psychotherapy and medication is often recommended for the most effective results.

Sometimes infidelity is the catalyst that we need to accept to realize it’s not meant to be. Both of you need to give yourself a favor. Maybe happiness could be found elsewhere and not with the person you exchange vows with.

Because of the cyclical nature of trauma bonding, it can be especially challenging to get out of a relationship with an abuser. But it is possible. Once you identify the trauma bond, there are several steps you can take and resources you can turn to.

EMDR is a powerful tool that focuses on healing. It’ not meant to bring up old memories that you’d prefer to forget. Instead, it’s about being able to put the memories to rest. And with that you no longer have to be defined by those thoughts, allowing your depression to finally lift.

As with all emotions, shame passes. But for individuals with addictions, codependency, or both, it lingers – often subconsciously – and leads to other painful feelings and problematic behaviors.

Lack of access to trans-affirmative mental and physical healthcare is a common barrier for TGNC people. Untreated GD presents significant risks. Due to pervasive experiences of discrimination and violence in many cultures and societies, gender dysphoric adolescents are already highly vulnerable.

Infidelity is painful and complicated. It changes the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Redefining infidelity, what it means to us, and what it feels like can help us assess infidelity in a more productive manner.

By its nature, gaslighting is elusive and difficult to pin down. In moments of emotional and psychological abuse, it may even be impossible for a victim to determine they are being gaslit.

Abusive relationships typically start out charming. They reel you in with your kindness and attention; acting like they are the savior of your life. But there are usually non-violent signs that can be easily be brushed off.

You need to find the courage to remain emotionally present, become vulnerable, and open yourself to an authentic emotional connection. A relationship in which you are more engaged, responsive, and accessible to one another is well worth the time and effort!