I frequently encounter individuals grappling with the profound and often invisible wounds inflicted by narcissistic relationships. Experiencing narcissism in a relationship, whether it’s a parent, a spouse, or another significant figure, relating to someone with narcissistic traits can be an emotionally exhausting and profoundly damaging experience. Narcissism exists on a spectrum, from traits to a...
Types of Affairs
There are many types of affairs. Infidelity is a lack of faithfulness to a sexual partner in an agreed-upon monogamous relationship. Infidelity is not limited solely to men and occurs in approximately one-third of all marriages. Online affairs have become quite prevalent with our reliance on technology and accessibility of social media and dating sites....
Infidelity in Relationships
When infidelity in relationships is discovered or disclosed, intense conflict and emotions usually lead to a crisis and a complete lack of trust. Infidelity could occur in various ways and unfaithfulness could often be extremely complex. It is a misconception that infidelity only affects troubled relationships, as many strong relationships also experience infidelity. We then...
Does Couples Therapy Work?
Couples therapy works only if your therapist can “manage marital combat, mix it up with the client, and be a ninja.” Couples therapy is filled with difficult problems such as who is the client and what is the goal. One spouse can think the therapist is a genius while the other spouse thinks the therapist...