I’ve written this post to assist couples in relationships where non-consensual sex seems to happen. Perhaps it is a recurring theme. Sometimes one person in the relationship thinks it’s not a big thing. Perhaps you feel entitled to sex with your partner,...
It can be difficult when there is an imbalance of libido in the relationship. It seems common that partners may not always feel the same amount of desire for sex. Romance and love may be present, however the desire for sex may have waned, or gone completely. Sometimes...
How can we communicate a frustration in a helpful way? One way is to use an “I Feel” statement. We can say how we feelWe can describe the event that causes us frustrationWe can say what we would prefer It’s OK to have diversity in the relationship....
The Couple Dialog has an additional step when used to converse about frustrations in the relationship. The process can feel a little unusual. It seems to be intentional, and you might not be used to that. Either one of you: Is now a good time to talk?Either one of...
Control, Privacy and Healthy Boundaries If you haven’t yet been introduced to the concept of healthy boundaries within the context of your relationship, these refer to limits and guidelines you decide to set for your partner’s conduct, and consequences for...
When someone is suffering from Betrayal Trauma, they are typically frightened, angry, confused, sometimes frozen in a state of shock wanting to just feel safe. So safety and stabilization is the immediate mission with a betrayed partner. Throughout the healing process...
