Do you find that your relationship partner (partner, spouse, lover… or even your roommate, mom, dad, or sibling) is overly controlling? At the lower end of the spectrum, they might express their ...
Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms controlling individuals use to keep their partners silent and disempowered. When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often ...
As we come together this holiday weekend to celebrate freedom, an idea that many of us are reflecting on, we wanted to discuss the idea of freedom and how it pertains to our intimate relationships.
Healing means control. That is what I learned when I started medical school nearly a decade ago. It’s a belief embedded so deep in our understanding of medicine that it usually escapes conscious ...
Good relationships are key to a happy life. Research consistently finds a link between social connections and well-being. However, while relationships are important, so is the freedom to end them, ...
Love is supposed to feel safe, supportive, and empowering. In healthy relationships, care builds confidence and trust. But experts in relationships and emotional health warn that some behaviors ...