When we think about emotional abuse, our initial focus often turns to women. While it is true that women are disproportionately affected...

Relationships are complicated. Although we might hope that what our partners say is forever, this is seldom the case. Change is natural...

During times of stress or difficult transitions, most couples experience increased communication problems. You may not always get the...

Everyone experiences episodes of over-functioning at some point in their life. Whether it's at work or in intimate relationships, it's...

Emotional incest is a form of emotional abuse that occurs when a parent or primary caregiver treats their child as a partner, relying on...

If you’re looking for a way to stand out among other potential daters, consider being loyal in a relationship. Choosing and committing to...

We often hear about friends and family who have become addicted to shopping, gambling, drinking, smoking, and other substances. But...

Jealousy is a normal, everyday occurrence. It can be useful in protecting us from people and relationships that are not in our best...

When I work with couples in therapy, one of the issues they struggle with is deciding when a relationship is broken beyond repair. In our...

Emotional intimacy serves as the cornerstone of relationships lasting over a year. This underscores the need to cultivate skills that...