The Importance of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Sexual intimacy in marriage is central to the strength and unity between you and your partner; however, sexual intimacy involves much more than the sex alone. The intimacy shared between you and your partner is comprised of the genuine closeness, support, and companionship you share with one another. Sexual intimacy is also the mutual sense […]
Self-Care
We’re all busy, and finding the time to take proper care of ourselves can be difficult. But if we don’t, it won’t be long before we’re battered from exhaustion and operating in a mental fog where it’s hard to care about anything or anyone. Sometimes we’re so focused on goals, deadlines, achievements, and meeting the […]
Discuss with Your Partner before Committing
It’s simple to say “I Do” and make promises without the intention of keeping them in the heat of the moment. It’s also very easy to believe that things will work out because we are “in love” and that we are willing to make any form of sacrifice to spend the rest of our lives […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. As a condition, OCD is not about propensities like gnawing your nails or thinking negative musings. An […]
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder classified under the personality disorders. Personality disorders differ from other disorders such as depressive disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Personality disorders are characterized by longstanding or ongoing symptoms while other disorders like depression and anxiety typically occur in episodes with symptoms subsiding in between episodes. […]
Grieving
What is Grief? Grieving is an emotional concern associated with a person experiencing a significant loss in their life. The loss can include the death of a loved one, being fired from a job, divorce or separation, or any other event that involves a significant change in the person’s life. Grief often occurs when the change […]
Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria is a mental health disorder where the person experiences a conflict between their assigned gender, or the gender they were born with, and their gender identity, or their experienced gender. Gender dysphoria can occur in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood and often involves the person wanting to get rid of their sexual characteristics due […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Anxiety
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Anxiety is a broad term used to describe a variety of symptoms and specific disorders. When people feel anxious or say they struggle with anxiety, they typically mean that they tend […]