Relationships

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 […]

When you care for someone, you want to make them happy. You’re more likely to forgive them in situations where others may not. But where does caring for someone turn into a problem? Do you know how to stop being an enabler in a relationship? Before you can stop being […]

The word “betrayal” can conjure up images of cloak and dagger-style treachery. But at the heart of it, betrayal is a violation of trust. And if you experience it with more than one person or group, it can result in chronic betrayal trauma. People in relationships can experience betrayal in […]

Few things in this world can fill the personal void that a loving, mutually fulfilling relationship can. But codependency takes filling that personal void to an extreme. Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects a person’s ability to set boundaries with others. So how does codependency affect relationships? […]

Many people associate intimacy with sex. And intimacy is crucial to healthy sex life. But when sex addiction and intimacy collide, the various types of intimacy often take a back seat to the physical act. Sex Addiction: an Intimacy Disorder Intimacy in a relationship means trusting in and drawing closer […]

Intimate relationships are a place for complete honesty, which requires vulnerability. But vulnerability can be difficult for a trauma survivor. This post will help guide you on how to explain trauma to a partner. How Does Trauma Affect Relationships? Trauma can result from a singular event such as a robbery, […]