When a partner struggles with a pornography addiction, the spouse is often left with an array of emotions to deal with – perhaps you find yourself consumed by anger, paralyzed by a sense of helplessness, or deeply hurt by the feeling of betrayal you are experiencing.
We all know the saying “Love is blind…”, and we’ve all probably even used it in a half-joking way at some point with our friends or siblings. But we’re here to make sure that YOUR love isn’t blind, because let’s face it–g…
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Our first instinct when we see our partner struggling with something is to try to fix it for them. This is especially true when our partner struggles with mental health. We hate seeing our partner in pain and we want to be the source of comfort and healing for them. Unfortunately…
Does caring about your partner’s physical attractiveness make your relationship better?
Have you ever dated someone who is constantly texting and calling you, wanting to know what you’re up to? What about the person who you’re always chasing because they’re so good at playing hard-to-get? Do you want to know why some people act like this in relationships?
As therapists, we often hear emotionally distraught spouses assume that their partners’ pornography usage must be tied to their incredible desire for sexual intimacy. “I just didn’t realize…
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