Intimacy Disorders

You used to feel so close to your husband. He was your partner, lover, and best friend. Now, he feels like a stranger. You know what this distance feels like if your partner has an intimacy disorder. What you may not fully realize is how profoundly that lack of connection […]

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Your cell phone can help you in all types of ways. You can call for help if you need it, stay connected with loved ones, and have access to a world of information right at your fingertips. But for someone with an intimacy disorder, like a sex or pornography addiction, […]

You aren’t meant to recover alone. The people you look to for guidance when healing from intimacy disorders, like sex addiction, will shape your recovery. Sobriety role models can show you what’s possible, inspire you, and model the habits and mindset that support lasting change. Knowing how to identify the […]

Most people learn to develop intimacy in relationships at a young age, typically with their family members and then other loved ones. As people age, intimate relationships grow beyond platonic and also develop into romantic relationships. Intimacy deepens relationships and draws you closer to others.  Intimacy takes relationships beyond the […]

People naturally seek intimacy with others. It helps to feel connected and form meaningful relationships. But when it comes to men and intimacy issues, some fear closeness and push other people away, keeping them at a distance.  Maintaining surface-level relationships may help you feel like you’re in control of your […]