For the majority of us, technology has become an all-too-present element in our daily lives. Our smartphones’ beeps or our computers’ notification sounds are familiar interruptions that occur so many times during the day and immediately catch our attention, even
How Does TV Influence Our Perceptions of Sex, Relationships, and Sexual Violence?
You may have wondered, as a child, why you weren’t allowed to watch R-rated movies. Well, according to research, we learn and imitate the behaviours we see on television, often without even meaning to (Jozkowski et al., 2019). With regard
Drowning in love and hate: Am I in a toxic relationship?
Maybe we have all been there. Regardless of our age or gender, it is possible that all of us at one point or another have had a moment where we have asked ourselves, “Why am I still in this relationship?”
Is my attachment style affecting my sexual life?
You may have realized that you have a behavioral pattern in your relationship with others including your partner, friends, family members, etc. This pattern can include your attitudes, beliefs and expectations in the context of the relationship. This situation can
Ili noħroġ ma’ waħda tlett xhur u għadni m’għettilhiex li jien trans
Li tgħid lil maħbuba ġdida tiegħek li inti persuna transeswali għal-ewwel darba tista’ jkun tal-biża’ u ta’ sfida kbira. Wieħed jista’ jibża’ li jiġi miċħud jew diskriminat minn persuna daqsekk importanti għalih. Madankollu, huwa importanti ħafna li tiftakar li int,
Separation from emotionally abusive husband
An emotionally abusive husband is one who controls his wife both from a financial as well as a social aspect. Moreover, other signs of emotional abuse include public humiliation and extreme jealousy leading to possessiveness. As a result, the spouse
My Partner is at Work all the Time
Ideally, a couple aims towards a work/life balance. In fact, balancing a demanding job with your personal relationship is something that millions of people seek to do everyday. However, this is not always possible, especially when one partner’s job is
The Demons Between Us: Recognising the Demon in Your Relationship (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered how couples go from being head over heels in love with each other to being so unhappy with their relationship , that they end up with a breakup? Is it because they made a huge mistake
3 ways how a good night’s sleep benefits your relationship
The quality of our sleep and our mental wellbeing are very strongly linked. The better the quality of our sleep is, the more energized and in control of our emotions we will likely be during the day. On the other
BUT … – How effective communication stands and falls with a three-letter conjunction
‘I understand you, but I think …‘
‘I’m sorry for changing plans, but I cannot promise …’
‘You are right about that, but I am …’
These statements are few exemplary snippets from a couple therapy session. While I was