Intimacy
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Porn Widow Syndrome: A Love Story Interrupted by a Screen
Porn widow syndrome is not a clinical diagnosis. It is a lived experience. It is the particular kind of loneliness you feel when your partner is physically there, financially responsible, socially “normal”, and yet emotionally and sexually absent. The word “widow” is striking because it captures grief. Not just disappointment. Grief. In my coaching work,…
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The Psychology of Revenge Sex: Power, Pain, and the Lie That It Heals
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The Unspoken Trend: The Surging Popularity of Friends With Benefits
In today’s modern dating scene, a new trend has quietly taken hold and become increasingly popular: friends with benefits. This unspoken arrangement, where two people enjoy a casual sexual relationship without any strings attached, has been making waves among young adults. Friends with benefits offers a unique blend of physical intimacy and emotional detachment, appealing…
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The Sick Truth of Why People Cheat
Cheating in relationships is a heartbreaking reality that many of us have faced or been exposed to. While facing and coming to terms with the idea of being cheated on can be difficult, understanding why it happened can be even more complicated. Recent research unearthed five key motivations that propel people towards engaging in cheating…