All Things Psychological
Posted in brain and mind, communication, intimacy, marital affair on Jul 3rd, 2010
It is important to remember that in most cases affairs are symptoms of something deeper that is going on in intimate relationships, of which couples may not have been aware. And here is where I can see the silver lining. The affair is such a shocking event in their lives that couples cannot ignore it, [...]
Posted in communication, intimacy, marital affair on Feb 12th, 2010
Only 35% of couples with marital infidelity stay together. Hurt, humiliation, disappointment are very powerful feelings that often lead to blaming and attacking. Depression, anxiety and fear can occur following the betrayal. Trust is gone. There is a deep feeling of loneliness and shame, and concern about the future. Partners often don’t know how to [...]
Posted in intimacy, love relationship, stress management on Oct 30th, 2009
What happens to couples when they are forced by external circumstances to live together? How does this situation affect each partner and their children, if couples have children? I suggest that, rather than fighting their situation – which does not solve the problem anyway – couples should face what is happening to them, understand how [...]
Posted in intimacy, love relationship, stress management on Oct 21st, 2009
A clear correlation between economic pressure and interpersonal conflict in intimate relationships has been established by many experts in relationships.
In a 2005 paper on “The Effects of Economic Pressure on Marital Conflict in Romania” (Journal of Family Psychology, 2005, Vol. 19. No 2, 246-251), for instance, M. Robila and A. Krishnakumar studied this correlation in [...]
Posted in intimacy, love relationship on Oct 16th, 2009
A lot has been written on the various areas of our lives affected by the current economic recession. One area that deserves attention, albeit not as immediately identifiable as others, is that of intimate relationships. When under a lot of stress, intimate relationships often cease to be haven from the storm, and can become the [...]
Posted in intimacy, love relationship on Aug 16th, 2009
Affective relationships give us a sense of purpose and provide added meanings to our lives, actions, and choices, as they create powerful motivations to set and pursue goals which aim is that of maintaining them. They affect us deeply, offering us opportunities to feel and express emotions that come from our universal need to be [...]
Posted in communication, intimacy on Aug 15th, 2009
All intimate relationships are supported by two pillars: Intimacy and Safety.
Intimacy implies both closeness and communication (Holmes, J. Attachment, Intimacy, Autonomy, J. Aronson, 1996.) The more we communicate with one another, the closer we get. The closer we get, the easier and deeper our communication. Intimacy develops gradually, as couples share personal information of an [...]
