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Different Shades of Sexuality: The Psychological Aspects of BDSM
June 6, 2012 .
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If you haven’t read the novel yet, you might be 50 shades of curious about why Fifty Shades of Grey is the most-talked-about tale in print currently. A quick search will reveal that ... Read More
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Why the Healthy Marriage Initiative Doesn’t Work May 31, 2012 . 5 Comments
George W. Bush created the Healthy Marriage Initiative based on research showing that healthy, strong marriages make a positive contribution to communities. The program, funded by the federal ... Read More
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3 Reasons to Date Someone Who Has Recovered from Sex Addiction May 24, 2012 . 121 Comments
Did you know that most individuals who have experienced sex addiction and have taken their recovery process very seriously and remain committed to it for life can be some of the healthiest ... Read More
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Wedding Season Stress: Why Is Wedding Planning so Stressful? April 25, 2012 . 10 Comments
The word bridezilla has become an oft-used part of our lexicon, and many people who have never been married are confused by the panic and stress that seems to surround wedding planning. ... Read More
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She’s Pregnant, I’m Not: When Sisters or Friends Spill the News April 17, 2012 . 22 Comments
“Guess what?” your best couple friends ask when you’ve just sat down at an elegant restaurant. “We have an announcement. Guess who’s not having wine?” You and your partner are ... Read More
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Autism and Flight Risk: Five Ways to Keep Your Child Safe
April 17, 2012 .
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One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with autism is the fear of losing them. For my son, the combination of intelligence, impulsivity, and an inability to comprehend danger ... Read More
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The Importance of Keeping Sex in the Conversation April 12, 2012 . 8 Comments
Whether or not we believe we should talk about sex with our therapist in treatment may have something to do with what we believe therapy is for or what the expected outcome is. Are you ... Read More
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Attachment Style Influences Adult Conflict Resolution
April 11, 2012 .
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Healthy conflict resolution is essential to maintaining positive and constructive adult relationships. Individuals usually learn how to handle conflict in childhood. Children watch the ... Read More
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Childhood Emotional Abuse Can Damage Future Intimate Relationships April 5, 2012 . 224 Comments
Childhood emotional maltreatment (CEM) can have lingering effects. Adults who suffered mistreatment as children often struggle emotionally and socially throughout their lives as a result ... Read More
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Helping Adult Children with Parental Alienation Syndrome March 29, 2012 . 249 Comments
When parents use children as pawns in their divorce, the psychological consequences can be devastating. Parental alienation (PA) is the act of deliberately alienating a child from a targeted ... Read More
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Does Culture Determine Communication Style and Relationship Satisfaction? March 26, 2012 . 4 Comments
Married couples communicate in a myriad of ways throughout the world. Different countries have cultural norms that people conform to, and these norms directly influence how individuals ... Read More
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Codependency Workbook Exercise Two: Relationship Inventory
March 26, 2012 .
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If you have completed Codependency Workbook Exercise One, congratulations to you. Please take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You deserve it, because it must have taken a great deal ... Read More
