Intentionally Intimate Relationships
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Sexual wellness is an important aspect of our well-being. Yet, for many people, issues related to sexual function or desire can cause distress and negatively impact their quality of life. Research has uncovered that 46% of people struggle with some form of sexual dysfunction.[1]… Continue reading Here
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Researchers in the field of romantic relationships know that the best intervention is prevention. This means that the earlier you get support, the better. Research indicates that couples wait on average 2.5 years to get help with relationship challenges.… Continue reading Here
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If you’re struggling with sexual health or relationship issues, seeking the help of a sex therapist can be an excellent step towards improving your mental and sexual wellbeing. However, finding a competent sex therapist, can be a challenging task.… Continue reading Here
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Maintaining a healthy and happy relationship is not always easy, especially since many of us do not have great role models, and our education did not teach us how to have mature and secure romantic relationships.… Continue reading Here
Shana James is a relationship coach, facilitator, as well as author. She has a masters in psychology, is certified in DISC and Positive Intelligence, and is a certified mental fitness coach with 20 years of experience.
In her book, Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep the Passion Alive, Shana bridges the gap between building trust and keeping the passion alive.… Continue reading Here
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Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard.
Romantic relationships can be hard work. The challenges you face as a couple can even smother the spark of passion that brought you together in the first place.… Continue reading Here
Each of us plays a role in our relationships and the dynamics that are created, nurtured, or enabled between us and our partners. Sometimes these dynamics can be unhealthy, such as when partners become codependent.
Codependency is something that countless people experience in their relationships, and it can be easy for partners to not recognize this for what it is and what role they play. … Continue reading Here
If you’re in a long-distance relationship (LDR), you’ve probably wondered, “Is this worth it?” “Will this work out?” “What about the guy my best friend wants to set me up with who lives right down the street?”
Long-distance relationships, like close-proximity relationships, can be challenging, and they can cause doubts.… Continue reading Here
Have you ever heard of the Roach Motel?
In Dr. John Gottman’s observational research of heterosexual, gay, and lesbian couples,1 he found that in every interaction couples were either nice, neutral, or nasty toward each other.
It doesn’t take Dr.… Continue reading Here
The holidays make me feel two ways: merry and stressed out.
As my partner sits across from me, we both glance around the near-empty sushi restaurant attempting to hide our annoyance with each other. We have just ordered our food to go and are waiting.… Continue reading Here