As we enter the holiday season, many of us feel a complex combination of emotions that can overwhelm and affect our relationships. Anxious and depressed feelings can occur as a result of the thoughts about family gatherings, increased workloads, and the hustle to find that perfect gift for someone dear to us. These challenges are…
DetailsInterracial Love: The male perspective! Being in an interracial romantic relationship can be a happy journey. However, it can be a challenge at the same time. Diversity is a word that we heard in our lives on a daily basis. Now, how can we talk about cultural diversity and love? How these two concepts can…
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Workplace Toxicity and its Poisonous Effects on Relationships In the 1980’s there was a popular family sitcom, Married with Children. The primary characters were Al Bundy and Peggy Bundy. Everyday, Al went to work at a shoe store and everyday Al came home complaining about work. He was negative and sarcastic. His negativity was met…
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Domestic Violence and the GLBTQ Community As October comes to an end, many of us have thoughts about costumes and other Halloween activities. October is also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As this month comes to a close, it is important to be aware that this form of violence affects the GLBTQ community as it…
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Benefits of Pre-Marital Counseling As a therapist, I am well aware of the stigma that comes along with seeking counseling or therapy. I think one obstacle of pre-marital therapy is the fear that if you have to seek counseling, maybe your relationship is already in trouble. If you’re in love and getting married, shouldn’t it just…
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Intangible Intimacy “Do you have a relationship with God?” He asked.”I do” she responded.”Tell me about this relationship” he told her. “Well, I talk to God. At night when I’m praying… and during the day sometimes” “Have you ever seen Him?” “No…” “Do you get to spend time with Him?” “Well, no but when I’m…
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Get Your Freak On! 5 Halloween-Themed Sex Positions October’s here and we’re counting down to the first festivity of the holiday season: Halloween! As much as I love the sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, costumes, and candy, I also know that, for many couples, this marks the start of yet another busy, bustling holiday season.…
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Does prayer play a roll in your marriage? When scrolling through Facebook posts are you the type of person who automatically clicks like when you see a prayer request? When a friend confesses to you that they’re having serious issues in their life do the words “I’ll pray for you” roll effortlessly off your tongue? …
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It’s that time of year when thousands of people, adults and kids alike, search for “the perfect outfit” to wear to celebrate Halloween. But why does this appeal so much to us? What is it about dressing up that makes us so giddy? It allows us to be someone else. In fact, we can be…
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As a GLBTQ individual, you may have been asked some really strange and intrusive questions by straight people. Why do some believe that when you reveal your sexual orientation, you are then open to discussing your sexual behavior? Now, those asking questions may not have bad intent, they may just be curious and have never…
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