Watching Porn in Seattle | The Problem That Must Not Be Named

It’s ironic, but it is hard to have an adult conversation about sex. In some areas, sexually loaded topics are so taboo that you risk your reputation even to raise them. It is not as though we are unaware of this inconvenient truth, despite its political incorrectness in the mainstream culture. Recent research suggests that…

What to Do When You are Thinking About Ending the Marriage

It is a tough place to find yourself, facing a situation where the only two options seem to be to stay in an unsatisfying relationship or to get out of it. The decisions a person makes in this situation will have long-term effects on their life. It can be important to consider the third option…

How to Fix a Relationship

We understand that the perfect union between two individuals is not realistic. Two people, no matter how well suited they are for each other, will not become a single entity and there will inevitably be some amount of conflict or lack of harmony. Though these problems arise, if the relationship is one built on love…

You Do not Have to Participate in the Drama People Create

This article centers around a saying: “Just because someone invites you to a drama doesn’t mean you have to attend.” This is not a common saying, but maybe it should be. At the very least, it is a sound piece of advice that most of us could benefit by remembering, especially those of us who…

Healthy Intimate Relationships Begin with Positive Parenting

According to a study at the University of California, Davis, performed by April S. Masarik, the success and satisfaction of adult relationships can be determined before a person reaches adulthood. Children who grow up with warm and supportive relationships are more likely to have positive relationships as an adult. The study followed 265 children into…

What Real Love Looks Like

It isn’t uncommon for people to create an image of what true love looks like throughout their lives. It often involves imagining a soul mate who is the perfect partner that completes them. Unfortunately, these ideas can lead to partners being chosen for the wrong reasons and bonds of love being imagined where they may…

Your Facebook Profile Could Determine Mental Illness

A new study from the University of Missouri reports that the regularity and content of Facebook posts could be an insight into your psychological state and possible mental health issues. The researchers studied more than 200 college students, measuring their levels of extroversion and support of strange beliefs, and then asked them to print out…

Dealing with a Quick-Tempered Spouse

When spouses erupt in anger, not to be confused with a fight, fly off the handle, and express feelings of upset with anger, it frightens their partner. Whether their partner cowers or leaves, they don’t respond well to anger because it is challenging to deal with anger. Constantly being around a person who is prone…

Massage: One of My Favorite Stress Management Techniques for Good Reason

Elizabeth Scott has always enjoyed getting massages and also enjoys the idea of them being a part of a stress management plan. In her experience, massage has been an excellent short-term stress management tool, but she has since wondered what the actual benefits of massage are compared to other stress managements practices and whether or…