Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
The Myth of Escalator Sex || By TJ Dubovich MFTC
In the realm of sexuality, there is a pervasive myth that suggests desire should always be like an escalator, consistently and predictably moving upwards. This idea implies that if you and your partner are truly compatible, you should effortlessly slide into a state of continuous, unending desire. Not only that but once you both have…
Read MoreAre you ready for ENM? Food for Thought on Opening up Your Relationship || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
ENM or ethical non-monogamy, otherwise known as polyamory, has increased in visibility as a relationship style for individuals in recent years. A February 2023 YouGov poll finds that one-third of Americans (34%) describe their ideal relationship as something other than complete monogamy (Sanders, 2023). With this increase in visibility and practice of polyamory, there are…
Read MoreRelationship Boundaries || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
The concept of boundaries is a hot topic as of late. Social media outlets discuss this topic through the lens of pop psychology, celebrities, and many mental health professionals trying to get their take heard on this important issue. There is a range of ideas that swirl around on what is a boundary actually is,…
Read MoreEmbracing Abandonment: Shifting Focus to Pleasure || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
Please don’t let the title fool you, we are going to be discussing pleasure and orgasm. If this is not a subject you want to explore right now; then please come back when you’re ready. In a world filled with expectations and pressures, our sexual experiences often become centered around achieving the big “O”. However,…
Read MoreRelationship Check-Ins – Conversation to Connection || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
One of the biggest struggles for couples can be finding the time or energy in sharing important information – whether this be simple, logistical communication like “Am I the one picking up our son from soccer practice this week?” to more complex and emotional communication like “I’m feeling like we’ve been becoming distant lately and…
Read MoreThe Dance of the Four Horsemen and How to Get Back on Track || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner and felt the need to defend yourself…? For example, your partner is criticizing or blaming you for something and you need to make them see they are wrong! Alternatively, have you tried to tell your partner that you don’t like a certain behavior and they…
Read MoreWhen you and your partner have different expressions of love || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
Now don’t let the title fool you, while there can be different ways to express love, we are looking at this with the lens of sex and sexuality. This blog is not exactly NSFW, but it kind of depends on where you work and if you want to read a blog about sex. You can…
Read MoreAttachment Styles in Relationships: To Be or Not to Be…Secure? || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
Do you remember where you first learned what relationships should look like? What influenced your ideas on how you should communicate with your partner or the expectations you should hold for them? If yes, you have an amazing memory and I’m jealous. But if not, it’s fair to say you most likely learned about relationships…
Read MoreLearning to Love Again After Being Hurt || By Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt
As a Betrayal Recovery Expert who works with those who have been betrayed by their intimate partner and are ready to let go of the grief, pain, and heartbreak so they can claim what’s possible for them on the other side of betrayal, one thing I hear often is, “Will I ever be able to…
Read MoreFor the Not So Ambivalently Uncoupling Couple ll By Sonya Som MA, MFTC, LPCC
This post is for the ambivalently uncoupling couple, the partners that are unsure of what their future holds with one another, whether they want to end their relationship or move forward together and give it their all. An ambivalent uncoupling is very common. Oftentimes, couples come to therapy when they are at their wits end.…
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