Sexual identity is the way an individual perceives their sexual orientation, preferences, attraction, behavior, beliefs, and practices. Shared sexual identity refers to how partners experience these...
Partners can rebuild intimacy after periods of emotional numbness or burnout through communication, empathy, trust-building activities, exploring each other's needs, setting boundaries, self-care...
The process of reconstructing sexual trust after an emotional rupture can be complicated and challenging, but it is possible to do so through several different psychological strategies. One important...
As children grow up, they form deep psychological bonds with their primary caregivers, which influence how they interact with others throughout life. Emotional wounds inflicted during childhood can...
The psychological impact of betrayal in a relationship can be devastating. When one partner has broken trust through infidelity or neglect of their sexual needs, it can take years to rebuild that...
Sexual reconciliation is the process through which a couple rebuilds trust and restores their relationship after experiencing a betrayal or infidelity. Sexual reconciliation involves both emotional...
How does emotional patience support couples during the slow re-building of sexual connection after relational trauma?
Emotional patience refers to the capacity to tolerate and accept strong...
It can be difficult for some people to share their sexual trauma history with a new romantic partner, but it is essential for healing and building trust in the relationship. When an individual has...
Forgiveness is an essential part of repairing and restoring trust in a relationship that has been damaged due to betrayal or infidelity. It allows couples to move past painful memories and begin...
Some couples may experience difficulties with their sexual lives after going through a major relational rupture such as infidelity, prolonged conflict, or emotional distance. These issues can be...