Infidelity and addiction are two deeply complex… and often intertwined issues that can wreak havoc on humans and relationships alike.

While infidelity refers to the breach of trust and commitment in a romantic relationship, addiction encompasses a range of compulsive behaviors, including substance abuse and problematic behaviors such as gambling or sex addiction … Let’s jump in!

Intriguing findings from a study on jealousy reveal how men prioritize sexual infidelity concerns while women are more distressed by emotional infidelity.

New insights into gender-specific jealousy trigger, and their impact on relationships is fascinating. Let’s jump in…

If divorce is off the table, how you act toward your cheating spouse can minimize your suffering.

Some say these tips are too ambitious…let’s see…

Healing from infidelity is possible.

However, it requires emotional, spiritual, and mental determination to stubbornly recover into fully functional, restored intimacy.

Here’s what we need to do…

I’m thinking about the lyrics to an old Englebert Humperdinck song “Please Release Me.”

When it was first released in 1967, it struck a chord, knocking the Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever from the number one position by selling 85,000 copies a day!

Please Release Me” is the anthem of the Exit affair…

Toxic, debilitating narcissism presents a complex interplay of traits that can significantly influence decision-making processes and executive functioning.

Recent research has delved into the nuanced dynamics of narcissism, particularly focusing on the concept of a deficit in counter-factual thinking and its implications.

What is Counter-Factual Thinking?

Symptoms of depression, such as moodiness, lack of motivation, and tiredness, can be exacerbated by physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, and muscle pain.

A study of almost 4,000 older adults in Ireland followed them for four years, tracking depression symptoms and vitamin D levels.

The findings revealed that those with a vitamin D deficiency were a whopping 75% more likely to experience depression symptoms.

Psychologists call it ‘the Illusion of Truth’ and politicians and advertisers are all deeply versed in it.

What is the Illusion of Truth Effect?

Many studies have found that simple repetition is one of the best persuasion methods… whether the idea is true, or not…

Narcissists are often characterized by their inability to accept criticism gracefully, often reacting aggressively to negative feedback.

However, recent research suggests that as these folks age, their narcissistic tendencies tend to decrease…

The distinction between being a narcissist and possessing high self-esteem is crucial yet often misunderstood.

While both may involve feeling good about oneself, the underlying dynamics and behaviors are distinct…

Perhaps, for you, couples therapy is long overdue…

Does making an appointment with a marriage counselor seem like a good idea right now?

Here are 10 critical signs that couples therapy is long overdue for you…

The problem for men is that when they marry, many emotionally unavailable men enter into a set of relational expectations for which they may be poorly equipped…

Here’s how to talk about it…