Emotional dependency in a sexual relationship can have both positive and negative effects on mental health, self-esteem, and relational security. On one hand, it can enhance feelings of intimacy and...
Gender Differences in Emotional Dependency Patterns
Emotional dependency is a common human experience that involves an individual's need for support, comfort, or validation from others. It can...
Adult Intimacy Patterns Stemming From Sex-Repressive Families
Growing up in a sex-repressed family can have lasting effects on an individual's sexual development and intimate relationships later...
The concept of erotic dependency is often misunderstood and has been studied from various perspectives in psychology.
Little research has focused on how dependency can sustain this type of...
What role does dependency play in sustaining unhealthy attachments?
Dependency is an emotional state in which one person relies heavily on another for their wellbeing, happiness, security, or...
Intergenerational trauma refers to the negative impact that experiences passed down from one generation to another can have on a person's mental health and well-being. This type of trauma is often...
How does attraction at work reveal latent desires for power or recognition?
Attraction at work is a complex phenomenon that often goes beyond physical appearance and chemistry. It can reveal...
Sexual phobias can cause serious problems for people's ability to form close bonds and feel comfortable expressing their feelings to others. People who have these fears may avoid physical contact...