Relationships (Page 2)

social media

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As humans, it is in our nature to compare ourselves to others. Such comparisons allow us to evaluate our achievements and can influence how we view ourselves as individuals. However, the amount of comparing we do can affect our mental health and well-being. Social comparisons help us to form our social circles; we are naturally drawn to those whose backgrounds and environments are similar to our own. However, comparing yourself to others at a party does not necessarily have the same effect as comparing yourself to others on Instagram. It is easier to portray an exciting existence and elaborate lifestyle on social media platforms thanRead More…

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What I’m going to tell you now is based on my personal experiences. Backstabbers, abusers, imposters, liars and manipulators all share one thing in common: a complete disregard for the boundaries of their victims. Their mission in life is to simply make things worse for you; they are not trying to help you succeed. Instead, they aim to make life terrible. They come in all forms, and the lines between the different types of diagnoses are often blurred. I think it is vital in any relationship to ask ourselves, “how well does this serve me?” You’ll soon realise whether these connections are worth their weightRead More…

power imbalance

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Suppose one trending issue regularly appears to surface in female-based community groups. In that case, the trope of successful women attract weak men. Of course, we all know at least one beautiful, intelligent, successful woman who never seems to find men who are anywhere near her calibre. It appears, for whatever reason, that the most desirable women often inexplicably end up with abusers, cheaters, or downright losers. Have you ever wondered, in a state of bewilderment, why these strong, independent women seem to struggle so much when seeking healthy relationships? From what I have gathered, it’s a mix of things. However, there always seem toRead More…

ghosting

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A few years ago, I met a young woman who needed help moving on from a relationship which had ended two years previously. As Leanne began to tell her story, I learnt that she’d met a man through a colleague and they’d began dating soon after. What followed was, as she described, one of the most romantic, intimate relationships she’d ever experienced. One morning, six months later, he left her apartment to go to work and that was the last she ever saw of him. After calling and messaging him numerous times and receiving no reply, she was sent into a tailspin of thoughts andRead More…

difference in sexual desire

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Difference in sexual desire happens because individuals and circumstances change. But can this be the reason for long-term relationships to fail? Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist Anna Catania delves deep into the root causes of this problem… Sexual desire can be defined as a wish to engage in sexual activity. This can be sparked by a number of cues including erotic books, videos or pictures (certain scenes in Bridgerton for example), private thoughts, fantasies, feelings and particular social interactions. Moreover, sexual desire can at times be accompanied by biological changes including an increase in heart rate and breathing, erect nipples and genital arousal including penile erectionRead More…

experiencing loss and grief

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Experiencing loss and grief in an intimate relationship can be very hard. Ending an intimate relationship can be an extremely distressing experience even if the decision to do so is ours. There is loss of the physical presence of the person, loss of routine, loss of doing things together, loss of good times shared. Most of the time there are practical matters to be addressed and difficult emotions to work through. We might be feeling as though hollow inside or carrying a heavy burden with us everywhere we go. Loss is painful and it’s normal to try and avoid pain in our everyday lives. InRead More…

anorgasmia

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Female orgasmic disorder or anorgasmia is the inability to reach orgasm during sex or through sexual stimulation. Colloquially we use words like: “I did not come” or “I did not finish” after having sex. In my clinical experience, women can experience distress when they do not reach orgasm because they fear that there is something wrong with them or that their bodies are not functioning well. However, recent research indicates that in most cases anorgasmia does not stem from a biological problem. In fact, reasons for not reaching orgasm can be various and may include stress and/or anxiety, not giving oneself enough time to enjoyRead More…

feminist relationship relazzjoni femminista

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What does having a feminist partner mean? The definition of feminism is: the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. Thus, having a feminist relationship would mean that your partner believes in the principle of equity within your union. This can be manifested as being open to going against stereotypes, if that is what is needed/wanted. On the contrary, it could also mean taking on stereotypical roles. The idea is that one does not rely on expectations, but what works for the couple in question. There is a broad misconception that feminists cannot be stay-at-home mums or working dads,Read More…

sex in relationships

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Having sex during the pandemic may not be as easy as before, but with careful planning you can bring sexual intimacy back into your lives… Life has become somewhat bizarre; in everything we do, we have had to adapt to using the same space. Every room in the house has become a place to work, talk, entertain ourselves, listen to lectures, eat, discuss. Some couples are using this time to reconnect, spend time together and with their family. Others haven’t had it as easy, especially if their relationship was already on the brink of trouble. Parents, especially those having younger children, have an extra challengeRead More…

sexual consent

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If we are drunk or if everyone around us seems to be doing it, we might feel pressured to have sex. This is where sexual consent comes in. We need to talk about consent…it’s not really a sexy word…but it can help us have great sex… In theory we all understand that if, for example, I am feeling hungry and my friend is eating a packet of crisps, I should ask before taking some, not just pop my hand into the packet and grab a handful. The same applies with sexual consent. In theory we understand the concept of having our own personal space andRead More…