Relationships

When the people you trust most, like loved ones or friends, betray you, it leaves emotional wounds. That hurt may be challenging to understand or process. What is betrayal trauma? It’s that persistent feeling that you can’t trust again after a person or institution you depended on violates your trust. […]

The signs of intimacy disorders seem to swing from one extreme to another. Some people with intimacy disorders are in love with the idea of love and have an extreme need for affection. Others are afraid to get too close to others and keep themselves closed off in relationships for […]

Intimacy disorders affect many Christians. These disorders create challenges for individuals and their relationships, including those within their family and church. But there is hope for those who experience fear, anxiety, shame, and other symptoms associated with intimacy disorders. You can heal from an intimacy disorder, and the first step […]

Masculinity is strong but not controlling and secure without being arrogant. And masculine men should definitely drink the pink milk their tutu-wearing daughter brings them while they’re trying to record a podcast. These are just some of the things Ed Tilton, Regional Director of Integrative Life Network, discussed with Tom […]

Young men need to learn that they don’t have to compartmentalize or contain their emotions — that it’s normal to feel and express feelings.  “We need to be raising emotionally literate youth,” Ed stated. Ed said he sees a lot of men who have contained their emotions their entire lives and […]

Life can be pretty lonely if you have an intimacy disorder. Your disorder doesn’t allow you to truly get close to others. You keep your emotions guarded and people at arm’s length. But you can overcome this loneliness and lack of true connection with intimacy disorder treatment and coping strategies.  […]