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Eroticism

Along with the joy, sadness, anger, grief, satisfaction and various other states that make our sense of being lies the often-neglected sense of eroticism. What is it? Simply put, it is the sense of aliveness and vitality, curiosity and interest, push and pull of the engagement in life. Eroticism is pleasure and pain, relief and

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Apologizing in Relationships

Apologizing in Relationships

What’s the big deal? Despite being a core tenant of any and all relationships, many struggle with giving and receiving apologies. At its core, an apology is a statement of remorse that acknowledges the harm caused and attempts to restore the respect lost as a result of an offense. This skill is an integral part

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Betrayal and Recovery

You’ve been duped. Perhaps your partner strayed from the relationship. Perhaps it was you who strayed. Either way, your romantic life is not progressing as you anticipated, and pulling the plug seems more appealing by the minute. After all, a breakup would help end the pain, heartbreak, and cuts that only seem to get deeper

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Relational Ambivalence & Radical Acceptance

“You are the love of my life.” “I can’t take this anymore.” These are not uncommon statements within one and the same relationship. We may find certain aspects of our partner very difficult to live with, and we may have traits that our partner finds difficult to live with. The term Relational Ambivalence refers to

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Why We Expect Too Much From Relationships

Why We Expect Too Much From Relationships

Do you expect your relationship to fulfill you in all ways, at all times? Sometimes when we expect too much from our relationship, the pressure can lead to collapse. The demands for perfection in relationships we put on ourselves and our romantic partners can be unrealistic. Once we find “our person,” it feels like we

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Forgiving the Person Who Cheated on You?

Are you thinking about how to forgive a cheater person who cheated on you? Recovery after a betrayal can be one of the hardest things a relationship will navigate. A betrayed partner can feel there’s no way to get past the pain. For the long-term recovering, healing, forgiving, and reconnecting after an affair requires taking

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Emotional Affair

Emotional Affair and Recovery

People are more susceptible to an emotional affair when something is awry in the primary relationship. Perhaps the marriage has sunk into sedentary monotony whether it be due to compromising intimacy after children, disconnection, a lack of attraction or interest, boredom, and/or a myriad of other considerations. It is likely that loneliness or a thirst

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Managing Distress and Connection During Corona Virus (COVID-19)

How do we retain social and emotional connectivity while remaining physically distant? It is important to navigate the distinction between emotional and physical connection well during this time of social distancing. Virtual space and virtual means of connection have become instrumental in managing personal and professional needs due to the current COVID-19pandemic crisis. Marriages and

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