It is not uncommon for partners to have mismatched sex drives. Frequently, women deal with a lower sex drive than men. This can be distressing for both partners and could put the relationship at risk if left unresolved. Identifying the root cause of low libido can lead to effective treatment options.

Someone’s partner may like other women’s pictures on Instagram for many reasons, not all of which are threatening to the relationship. Liking other women’s pictures may become inappropriate if it makes you feel uncomfortable, affects your self-esteem, the picture is risqué, or the woman is someone your boyfriend has been involved with or attracted to.

Consistently choosing porn over sex takes a toll on your romance.

Of course, this concern can be complicated and nuanced. Many individuals relate to the experience of choosing masturbation over sex, atleast on occasion. But constantly choosing porn over intimacy run the risk of ruining intimate relationships.

It is imperative that you find ways to address these issues with your partner and explore options that can help you cope and plan your next steps. Here is how to recognize signs that something needs to change, how to approach having this conversation with your partner, and what to do if your partner does not want to adjust their behavior.

Attachment trauma is a disruption between the bonding process of a baby and it’s primary caregiver. The trauma may be overt abuse or neglect, or it may be less obvious – lack of affection or response from the caregiver.

Marriage can be a difficult union to enter into when you only have half of the control. Oftentimes couples enter marriage with unspoken assumptions and expectations. “You should know I love you, I married you.” But a happy marriage is more than words alone.

Codependents are often caretakers, which is an amazing quality – except when we give at our own expense or when help isn’t wanted or needed. This results in a pattern of rescuing, resenting and regretting.

Everyone experiences nightmares now and then. Trauma-related dreams are significantly more common and upsetting than ordinary nightmares. The occurrence of these repeated nightmares has been connected to an increase in suicide ideation.

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.