Relationships

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series. See Avoidant Attachment, Part 1: The Dependence Dilemma. When we live in a continual state of freeze, we aren’t ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the first in a two-part series. See Avoidant Attachment, Part 2: The Downside of Preservation. We’re in a relationship, and we feel nothing. Or we ... Read More

What does the word “integrity” mean to you? To me, it means to be a good person and citizen, one who doesn’t lie, cheat, or steal. Having integrity means having a system ... Read More

I believe infidelity is one of the most difficult challenges a couple can experience and attempt to recover from. In my work with people who have experienced infidelity—who may still ... Read More

Frustrations and disappointments are all too common for those who engage in modern dating. Mutual interest and attraction alone can be difficult to find, especially as online dating becomes ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I need some friendly feedback with a problem I am stuck with. I am a 60-year-old male who was diagnosed 23 years ago with gender dysphoria. I have just “dealt” ... Read More

This article walks the reader through an imaginary sexual interaction between a couple working to overcome various challenges in order to connect. Throughout the story, the author will ... Read More

Editor’s note: The following article refers to instances of anger in relationships that do not escalate into any kind of abuse, either physical or emotional.  Articles discussing ... Read More

When a couple breaks up, it is often inevitable that one or both of the parties involved consider the idea of getting back together. After a breakup, it’s often easier for us to look ... Read More

When I think of white lies, I think of a true story about me and my mother. Not an intimate relationship, I agree, but still the sort of thing that could happen between married partners. Though ... Read More

How can a committed couple in a monogamous relationship have an active and fulfilling sex life? This topic comes up regularly with people I see in treatment. Couples in my office practice ... Read More

When I meet other professionals, I am usually quick to say that I work with the LGBTQ+ community. It takes a longer conversation, usually, for me to include that I serve kinky and nonmonogamous ... Read More