By: Allison Petro, LMHC In our culture today, we are surrounded by mixed messages about respect in relationships. Simply listen closely to the lyrics of songs on your playlist; take notice of what you see on the big screen; and keenly observe what you read and see on social media. It makes sense that so many people in our society
How do you define love? Is it the pounding of the heart, sweating palms, passionate, or an instant connection? Being in love and falling in love for some, describes the action of attachment and a long term commitment… the “You Complete Me”. So how does this tie into the new little Royal Baby and Kate Duchess of Cambridge? Is it Baby
Celebrity pregnancies are exciting and often portrayed as glamorous and we can’t help ourselves from following their every move for nine months. After the baby is born, we become obsessed with pictures of their little one and following the celebrity’s journey to getting back to their pre-baby weight. What bothers me most about the publicity of celebrity pregnancies is the
Is balance even possible with all we have going on today? What does balance even look like? It sounds good…it seems like something to shoot for but is it realistic? Too often we find ourselves overwhelmed and many times, it is with good things in our lives: jobs, children’s activities, social events, church, trying to stay healthy, and just day-to-day
Have you hit a rough spot in your marriage when it comes to your sex life? Is it just not the same anymore as it used to be? Do you have a lack of physical attraction to your partner? Or can you simply not find the time anymore due to work or children? Reasons For a Low Sex Drive Mismatched
How far can you go in involving your children when it comes to your ex-spouse? Ideally, I believe it would be best that all communication between you and your ex-spouse be handled between the two of you. There is absolutely no reason to involve your children. Are you not both grown up individuals? Why do you need to use a
Did you know that privacy concerns are more prevalent now than ever before since technology has made it so easy for us to take a peak into other people’s lives? What if it becomes too much? Do you constantly find yourself taking a look at your husband’s text messages or email accounts? When have you crossed the line and stepped
Valentine's Day is almost here- the day that some people who are not in an intimate relationship dread. Most people do not know the history of the famous Saint Valentine. Contemplating the history and origins that influenced this holiday can give us inspiration during this potentially self-pity inducing, red and pink heart-filled week of chocolate and flowers. Saint Valentine was
Pornography, which is the depiction of graphic sexual acts, has tremendous effects on anyone that continuously engages in its viewing. It distorts a person’s concept of the nature of sexual relations which in turn can alter his/her sexual attitudes and behavior. Below are some of the effects pornography has on its viewers. 1) Effects on the Family Married men (this
Listed below are five distinct types of harmful relationships. As you read through this list, you might find that your relationship with someone contains all five characteristics, or you may identify with only one or two. Please understand that if you experience even one of these patterns consistently in your relationship with someone, the behavior will cause harm to both
