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Suffering an affair is devastating. Learn the signs of betrayal trauma, and how you can begin to heal. Victims of affair betrayal might feel ashamed, hurt, or devastated. It can seem like a worst fear coming true. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone. For some, it helps to understand how a partner’s affair commonly […]

Learn how porn addiction can impact you, and what to do if it is a problem. There are many opinions on watching pornography and the effects of porn. Some believe porn is fun and harmless, and part of a healthy sex life. Others view any type of pornography as harmful to those who watch it, […]

How Do You Define a Sex Addict? Look for these common signs of a sexual addiction, and learn how to find help. Sex is meant to be fun, healthy, and meaningful. It can help partners connect emotionally, and even releases chemicals that help with stress and bonding. However, for some people, sex becomes less about […]

How to Set up Boundaries in Your Relationship Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the […]

No one ever wants to be on the receiving end of romantic betrayal. The emotional pain of discovering that someone you love and trust has been cheating and lying to you can be overwhelming. When you are the victim of massive deception and betrayal, it can leave you feeling sadness, confusion, resentment, and anger. And […]

When you first fell in love, you could never imagine that someday the sound of your partner chewing could make you want to scream. It’s inevitable that once we are out of our honeymoon phase and reality sets in, we realize that all relationships take work and compromise. But while some couples may hit bumps […]

With 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it's not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most common mental disorders. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that the disease is far more complicated. Scientific research has yet to completely […]

Cognitive therapy has been shown over the years to be incredibly effective at helping people recognize and change their behaviors. But, as much potential as therapy has for every individual, some people seem to have success with therapy while others don’t. Some of this stems from what the individuals’ expectations were going into therapy, some […]

Back when many of us were growing up, our parents would yell at us to shut the TV off and go outside and play. Parents of generations past knew that fresh air and sunshine were ultimately healthier than watching the “boob tube.” And back then the boob tube was far gentler than it is today! […]

When we talk about our mental health, we're talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological well-being. Having a healthy psychological well-being means you're able to better manage your emotions as well as your mood. Every day presents its unique challenges, and a healthy mental state can […]