Erotic equality is defined as an equal degree of attraction between partners in a relationship. Partner dependency refers to relying on one's partner for emotional support. Dependency can lead to an...
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: Avoiding codependency by maintaining equal attraction levels in romantic relationships
The loss of intimacy after a breakup is often accompanied by feelings of isolation and loneliness. While it's normal to feel upset about the end of a relationship, these emotions can become more...
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: Sexuality after a breakup: how emotional dependence affects sexual health and what you can do about it
The impact of dependency on erotic dependency can be seen in many areas of life. When people are dependent on one another for survival, they often develop a deep emotional connection that is...
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Erotic reciprocity refers to the give-and-take nature of human sexual interaction that is characterized by mutual attraction, desire, pleasure, and satisfaction.
When there are unequal power...
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: Erotic reciprocity: how unequal power dynamics can affect shame, guilt, and harm
The need for constant erotic affirmation can be exacerbated by dependency due to its psychological effects. Dependency causes individuals to become more vulnerable and reliant on others for emotional...
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: Need for constant erotic affirmation & its psychological effects: dependencys role in relationships
Shifting norms have a significant impact on how people perceive and interpret fidelity within their relationships. The cultural expectation that individuals will remain faithful to their romantic...
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: The impact of changing norms on perceptions of fidelity: exploring nonmonogamys role in relationship loyalty.
Sexual satisfaction is essential to a healthy relationship, but many factors can cause it to diminish over time. External stressors are one such factor that can erode both emotional and sexual...
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: How external stressors affect emotional and sexual satisfaction in relationships
How do fantasies compensate for emotional deficits in a marriage?
Fantasy is a form of imagination that involves creating scenarios or situations in one's mind that are often unrealistic but can...
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: How sexual fantasies can help couples overcome marital emotional deficits
Shame is an emotion that can arise when someone feels embarrassment or humiliation due to their own actions, beliefs, feelings, or characteristics. It can also be felt when something occurs outside...
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: Intimate relationship dependence, sexuality shaming, and embarrassment
Traumatic experiences can leave individuals feeling disconnected from their bodies and their emotions, making it difficult to connect with others on an intimate level. This is especially true in...
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: How trauma impacts relationships and erotic avoidance patterns