Secrecy about past trauma is often an unspoken rule in many romantic relationships because it can be difficult to bring up such sensitive topics.
The consequences of this silence can be...
Resentment can often become the dominant mode of communication between romantic partners due to various factors such as conflict, anger, hurt feelings, betrayal, and misunderstandings. When this...
The rebuilding of closeness between couples is a crucial aspect of any relationship that has experienced prolonged estrangement due to trauma or depression. It requires time, patience, effort, and an...
Couples who have experienced trauma together can find it difficult to rekindle their emotional connection. Trauma can cause trust issues, communication problems, and difficulty expressing feelings....
After experiencing emotional damage from consistent criticism, it can be challenging for couples to rebuild trust and intimacy in their relationship.
There are strategies that partners can employ...
Intimacy is an essential aspect of any relationship, whether romantic or platonic, but it can be challenging to maintain. Couples who have experienced disruptions such as infidelity, divorce, or...
The reasons for loss of intimacy and/or erotic connection can be many. Some common causes are breaches of trust, betrayal, infidelity, emotional distance, lack of communication, unresolved conflict,...
Forgiveness has been found to play an important role in restoring lost attraction in romantic relationships. Research shows that when one partner in a relationship is able to forgive the other for...
Empathy is an important component of healing after betrayal. It involves understanding and relating to another person's experiences, thoughts, and emotions, which can help individuals process and...
Sexual trust is an important aspect of any relationship, especially when it comes to developing long-term emotional connections between partners. It involves a sense of safety and security that...