What Is an Empath? Empathy is the ability of a person to put themselves in someone else's position, and exists on a continuum. This empath test can help you discern where you fall. For those who are curious, there are two main components to empathy, with one being...
Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style: What You Need to Know
Once you find out about different attachment styles (secure, preoccupied, fearful avoidant, dismissive) it can feel like you've won the lottery. Finally, there's an explanation for the different 'vibes' you've been getting, especially if those vibes have been...
Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style: What is It and What Does It Look Like in a Relationship?
Humans have developed into very complex creatures. One of those complexities has to do with try to form close relationships. Attachment theory states that the way humans connect with other people can be connected to early experiences with caregivers. Having a Fearful...
Preoccupied Attachment Style: The Causes, Traits, and Signs
It may come as no surprise that your childhood can have a direct effect on your adult life. The relationship you have with your parents often correlates with your friendships and romantic relationships. One effect your parents may have had is on your attachment style....
All About PACT Therapy and How It Can Benefit Your Relationship
The Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT Therapy) is designed to help you and your partner not only survive difficult times, but thrive together. Adult relationships can be complicated. You are unique individuals with your own backgrounds, stressors, and...
How Do You Stop Recovering From Infidelity and Start Healing?
Infidelity in committed relationships is far too common. Studies show that between 20-40% of American men will have an affair and about 20-25% of women. When a betrayal has happened in your committed relationship, it feels like the floor has fallen out from underneath...
Developing Hot + Healthy Intimacy After Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma is a form of trauma that impacts most, if not all, communities worldwide. If a person hasn't experienced sexual trauma themselves, there is likely someone in their inner circle who has. The impacts of sexual trauma can show...
How to Heal From Codependency
Living in a codependent relationship of any kind makes life imbalanced. Whether you're codependent with another individual or you have an addiction issue, it's tough to unwind the net that the comfort of dependency has created, but in this article, you will learn some...
Is Your Husband Addicted to Porn? A Sex Therapist Describes the Signs
If you're asking yourself the question, "Is my husband addicted to porn?" it can be an incredibly lonely and isolating experience. A lot of women can end up blaming themselves and developing feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty in their marriage. Please remember...