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Five Myths About Polyamory and Monogamish Relationships March 1, 2013 . 13 Comments
Several years ago, sex advice columnist Dan Savage coined the term “monogamish” to refer to long-term committed relationships that bend the rules of monogamy with the consent of both ... Read More
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Should You Date Someone with a String of Exes?
January 22, 2013 .
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Unless you are relatively young, it is highly unlikely that you will never date someone with an ex-spouse or ex-live-in-lover. The reality is that a large percentage of people have some ... Read More
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Feeling Safe in an Unsafe Neighborhood Can Decrease Psychological Stress January 14, 2013 . 5 Comments
Perceptions of safety affect a person’s psychological state. If someone feels threatened or fearful, they may have increased levels of anxiety. If someone feels safe and protected, they ... Read More
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Conflicts in Older Couples May be Signs of Cognitive Impairment
January 11, 2013 .
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Couples who have been married for decades seem to know the secret to successful relationships. But when couples bicker and fight after years of being together, is it a sign of an unhappy ... Read More
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Five Reasons Porn Can Hurt Your Love Life January 9, 2013 . 3 Comments
According to comScore, which measures Internet traffic, 66% of Internet-using men between the ages of 18 and 34 look at online pornography at least once a month. Does it really matter if ... Read More
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What Causes Jealousy?
December 16, 2012 .
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In the spectrum of human emotions, jealousy is almost certainly one of the most complex, frustrating, and uncomfortable. This cocktail of anger, sadness, suspicion, and envy can destroy ... Read More
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‘Deployment Sex Pacts’: More Pleasure or More Problems? December 3, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to Diane Falzone, author of a recent column, the “deployment sex pact” is a long-standing military arrangement. Essentially, the pact gives permission for partners to engage ... Read More
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Risk of STIs Lower in Open Relationships Than in Those Marked by Affair November 30, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to a recent article, people in open marriages may practice safer sex than those who have extramarital affairs. In open marriages, partners agree that they do not have to remain ... Read More
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Identifying African-Americans’ Barriers to Family Therapy November 16, 2012 . 3 Comments
Family therapy can help families and couples overcome challenges with interpersonal relationships. Many issues that families and couples face become volatile and hostile without the help ... Read More
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How to Get Children to Open Up About Sexual Abuse October 25, 2012 . 18 Comments
One of the reasons many children do not tell anyone about being sexually abused is because they fear that their loved ones will not believe them. Often, their abuser is a friend or family ... Read More
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Asperger’s Syndrome and the Illusion of Friendship October 23, 2012 . 17 Comments
This is the third in a series of articles designed to explore some of the issues and concerns that arise around what is currently called Asperger’s syndrome, which will soon be incorporated ... Read More
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The Therapeutic Relationship: a Blueprint October 22, 2012 . 6 Comments
As therapists, we take journeys with our clients. We embark on long trips to uncover and discover the past and imagine possible futures. In the case of people who have been victims of ... Read More
