Longing and Vulnerability
We can experience longing for something we had and lost, or we can long for something
we never had in the first place. A person may already have a partner but long for
something more, or maybe different, that he or she believes will bring fulfillment...
Falling In Love Again– -Rekindling the Spark in a Long Term...
Maintaining the love and affection once a relationship is well-established requires
that effort. Often the responsibilities of life, work, and children get in the way and
married couples forget to nurture their relationship. One may begin to feel tha...
The Gamble of Being Unapologetically Me
The Gamble of Being Unapologetically Me
I believe writing this article is similar to writing the directions to solve a Rubik’s cube
or giving someone the cheat codes to a complex video game. If you’ve ever used a cheat
code or go...
Break-ups: Do Men Hurt as Much As Woman?
Does Women or Men experience the same pain?
Mary Lamia, Ph.D.
Are women more woebegone than men when a romantic involvement ends? As a psychologist I have my own views on the subject. Nevertheless, I decided to consult other pros about the qu...
How Gratitude Can Make You More Attracted To Your Partner
In relationships, the tendency to criticize and search for shortcomings in our partner can often supersedes all other thought processes. Unfortunate, really. Or…perhaps, an opportunity to rediscover our partner in a new light. Taking the time to...
The Honor of Trauma Bonds
I may get some flak for my perspective. However, at this point I’ve dealt with this topic to the point that I think I’ve had enough. There is an underlying system of spousal/partner abuse I have observed with many of the couples I see. For ...
Dating and Spirituality: Keeping the Hope Alive
By Dr. Debbie Magids
Dating, to find love, is at the top of the list for everyone and anyone who’s not coupled. And difficulty finding him or her is what causes the most people to end up in my (and most shrinks’) office.
Now, I&...
How Control Could Be Killing Your Relationship
“We communicate worse than anyone I have ever seen. I thought my parents were bad…I never expected we would end up here. Every attempt I make to understand her is shot down with more criticism, hate, and blame than I think I’ve ever ...
Overcoming Infidelity: Reconnecting and Rebuilding
The summer of 2015 the breach of the Ashley Madison cheating website left many marriages affected and even allegedly led to five suicides in the United States and Canada. It left many couples wondering, “Can a marriage be saved after an affair?&r...