One way to begin thinking about how crises of trust interact with religious sexual norms is to consider how they affect the development of morality within couples. When people experience a crisis of...
The subject of sexual abuse is often considered taboo and difficult to talk about, especially when it occurs within religious communities. Survivors of sexual abuse may struggle to reconcile their...
Families are unique groups of people who share emotional ties and often live together under one roof for years or decades.
Even within these tight-knit bonds, conflicts arise due to differences in...
Rebuilding Trust and Connection
Trust and connection are crucial aspects of a healthy relationship between partners. When one partner experiences sexual dysfunction, it can cause distress in the...
Reconstructing Emotional Closeness After Sexual Misunderstandings
If you're like most people, you may have had your share of sexual miscommunications that led to distrust or fear between...
When couples experience emotional betrayal, rupture, or prolonged conflict, it can have a significant impact on their sexual relationship. The way they construct meaning around sex can be affected by...
Sexual relationship issues are common among couples, even those who have been together for many years.
They can be difficult to navigate due to cultural taboos, shame, and feelings of guilt. When...
We will discuss how couples can repair emotional ruptures caused by sexual miscommunication. Sexual miscommunication is common in many romantic relationships. It may arise from differences in...
Negotiating for Repair
When two people are involved in an intimate relationship, there is always the possibility that they will make mistakes or misinterpret each other's intentions. This can lead...
When a relationship has been broken due to infidelity, it can be difficult for both partners to move forward without rebuilding trust. One way that this can happen is through forgiveness, which...