Love Bombing: How to spot it and escape
Love bombing, a manipulative behavior that utilizes excessive flattery to control an unsuspecting potential partner, is the antithesis of...
Why do good people stay in bad relationships?
As a clinical psychotherapist, I see couples who do not belong together. There are individuals who tolerate being screamed at or insulted...
Dads are the Key to Assault-Proofing Girls
When I talk with fathers about their unborn children, most of them are comfortable with the idea of a son but are a bit more apprehensive...
Dating and Loving a Sexual Assault Survivor
Victims of sexual assault share one very real truth in common – they no longer trust anyone. Many victims express not even trusting...
Going Home Shouldn't Hurt
For many, going home for the holidays is a happy time including laughter, intimate discussions, fond memories and the warmth of being...
Crossing the Line: Emotional and Sexual Abuse are Reasons for Divorce
In the United States between 40 to 50 percent of married couples divorce. Divorce happens for many reasons, but marriage experts often...
How to Stop Being Manipulated By a Manipulator
If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a manipulator, chances are you’ll never forget it. You end up being put into situations you...