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Read MoreEssentially, sex addiction refers to compulsive sexual thoughts and behaviors that interfere with the person’s daily life and relationships. The person cannot stop thinking or acting in certain ways, even though they would like to. They might not be enjoying the sexual behaviors but instead feel ashamed or distressed by them, and still not quite manage to put a stop to them.
Read MoreSaying no is a hard task most days, but holiday time can make it especially difficult. Nobody wants to feel like The Grinch during the best of times, and the ongoing pandemic has not made it easier. During these times, a lot of boundaries come up and are challenged, so we need to see how to say no to things that are not good for us and feeling OK with it.
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges people face when contemplating divorce is the fear of being alone. Nobody likes to feel lonely, and suddenly finding yourself without a life partner is scary. It’s not just your partner you have to learn to live apart from, either.
Read MoreThe reality of an affair is that it has a wide-reaching impact. It doesn’t just affect the couple or just the people directly involved. It can also ripple through the family and the community, changing and influencing the relationships we have with other family members and especially with children. Young or adult children are likely to struggle and deal with difficult emotions related to an affair, so it’s a situation that involves them and that might require a conscious effort to address and overcome the situation.
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