Love Bombing: How to spot it and escape
Love bombing, a manipulative behavior that utilizes excessive flattery to control an unsuspecting potential partner, is the antithesis of...
Why do good people stay in bad relationships?
As a clinical psychotherapist, I see couples who do not belong together. There are individuals who tolerate being screamed at or insulted...
Dads are the Key to Assault-Proofing Girls
When I talk with fathers about their unborn children, most of them are comfortable with the idea of a son but are a bit more apprehensive...
Dating and Loving a Sexual Assault Survivor
Victims of sexual assault share one very real truth in common – they no longer trust anyone. Many victims express not even trusting...
Going Home Shouldn't Hurt
For many, going home for the holidays is a happy time including laughter, intimate discussions, fond memories and the warmth of being...
Crossing the Line: Emotional and Sexual Abuse are Reasons for Divorce
In the United States between 40 to 50 percent of married couples divorce. Divorce happens for many reasons, but marriage experts often...