Partnering Up
Partnerships are built around reciprocity and balance. But what happens when one partner experiences trauma differently than another? This issue is known as "relational asymmetry,"...
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: Traumas impact on relationship dynamics and how to address it
The relationship between partners is often affected by various factors such as differences in personality, communication styles, life experiences, etc.
There are some situations where one partner...
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: Dealing with relationship trauma: its effect on sexual intimacy and how to overcome it
The topic of how partners negotiate relational asymmetry when one partner experiences trauma-related changes in emotional availability or sexual desire is an important issue that affects many...
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: Negotiating traumarelated changes in emotional availability & sexual desire in relationships: strategies for couples
What is Relational Asymmetry?
In an asymmetric relationship, one person has more power than the other. This can occur when there are differences in social status, age, education, financial...
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: What is relational asymmetry? understanding unequal power dynamics in sexual relationships