Posted: September 13, 2021
Last week we looked briefly at the types of abusers most often encountered. This week we will look at numerous, common types of abuse. People are complex, multifaceted, and creative… unfortunately so are the many forms abuse can take. This list tried to be thorough,...
Posted: September 7, 2021
In the programming world there is Linus’ Law: with enough eyes, all bugs are shallow. With enough people watching every concern becomes obvious. In ethically nonmongamous groups like polyamorous or swinger communitie we could say with enough partners all abuse becomes obvious. Frustratingly, this is...
Posted: July 16, 2021
If you happen to be a journalist wondering how to lose a guy in just 10 days you are in luck! With just 4 simple skills pretty much any relationship can be destroyed. The best part!? Many people already do them in their own relationships....
Posted: July 12, 2021
There you are, sliding into a disaster like a car desperately trying to stop in the rain. The conversation is veering sharply into oncoming conflict and you’re trying to brace for impact. Just like in moments when your body believes you’re about to get into...
Posted: July 6, 2021
A common point of soreness in relationships is, “ they don’t listen ” and “ I don’t feel heard ”. Without clear, open, honest communication a thriving relationship is hard to have. The differing ways people communicate has led to such ideas that some are...
Posted: June 29, 2021
One of the most common questions I get comes out basically like this, “I’ve never done therapy before, I don’t know what to expect, what is it like?” Often they have an idea of an older guy in a tweed jacket, pulling his pipe away...