When it comes to understanding and responding to a partner's emotions, having an abundance of emotional intelligence can be beneficial. Emotional insight is an important component of emotional...
How can couples maintain emotional continuity during extended separations? This question is important for many people who are in long distance relationships, but it also applies to couples living in...
Emotional reciprocity is a process whereby individuals exchange feelings and behaviors that are related to one another's needs, desires, and expectations. This process can be seen across many...
Traumatic Triggers and Intimate Relationships
The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Connections
Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's intimate relationships, particularly if...
Sexual pleasure is an important part of human life, but it can be difficult to explore without feeling safe, supported, and empowered. Cultivating a safe, supportive, and aesthetically rich...
Honest communication is crucial to maintaining healthy relationships but can also lead to hurt feelings and misunderstandings if done incorrectly. In order to achieve a balance between being honest...
The aftermath of childbirth is often accompanied by a host of emotions and changes for both mother and father. For the new mom, there may be physical changes that take place such as weight gain,...
How do lesbian partners navigate emotional asymmetries when one partner's trauma is triggered more frequently by social stress? This question is often asked by individuals in committed same-sex...
Affirming Your Partner and Accepting Them as They Are
When it comes to encouraging your partner's self-confidence and building trust in one another, affirmation and acceptance are two key factors...