Most of us have been accused of “being defensive” at one time or another. Defending yourself is a natural process which can happen automatically.
However our psychological defenses, the Defense Mechanisms, serve to protect us from ourselves.
Seems like a strange...
Here’s an interesting statistic: sixteen percent of children in the United States live in step families (also known as a blended family).
Moreover, it is likely that more than 40-50% of all adults will have a blended relationship at some...
In an article I wrote about midlife crisis in men and male menopause, I talked about how the crisis in mid-life is mostly a psychological one.
Of course, there are also very real physical issues that men face as they...
Sexual betrayal can cause shame, sadness, and mistrust in a relationship.
It is also quite common. According to one study, roughly 30% to 60% of all married individuals in the United States will engage in infidelity at some point.
When an...
How do you feel in bed with your partner? Great and completely at ease and natural?
Or rejected, confused, unwanted, undesirable, pressured, guilty, anxious or misunderstood?
On opposite sides of the mattress, emotions can run high, especially when partners realize that,...
Whatever the substance: alcohol, prescription medications, or street drugs, substance abuse can wreak havoc on any relationship.
The use of drugs and alcohol can turn into substance abuse once a person allows the substance to become the focus of their...
Both coaching and therapy are based on continuous, one-on-one meetings between an individual and therapist or coach. Both professions assist individuals who are in need of change. Coaching and therapy are aimed at helping clients discover the right direction...
Summer is typically the time when people relax a bit more, take vacations and begin new relationships.
Some summertime romances may have the potential of lasting a while but others have a short life span.
Summer relationships are often thought of...
Most of us believe we can tell when somebody is angry.
We don’t need to see angry outbursts.
We can look at the expression on a person’s face or their body language and come to a quick conclusion about their underlying...
Your marriage is much more than sex. But what do you do when your union involves no sex at all? With no end in sight? It certainly did not start out that way!
No doubt, you have realized that your...