Articles about Relationships

This paper examines a specific auxiliary defensive process that enters the post-partum period in a couple. To protect her infant, a mother splits and diverts aggressive i...

Why does love invariably get contaminated by hate and anger, which apparently sets out to destroy the initial intimacies of almost every couple? Why does anger and emotio...

The anatomy of the couple system, and the instinctual drivers that facilitate its emergence.

This paper explores the aims of the death-drive and aggression and its relationship with narcissistic injury in the couple dynamic.

Moving abroad can place unexpected pressure on relationships. As familiar support systems disappear, couples often become emotionally dependent on each other in ways that...

A practical guide to dating with confidence, clarity, and emotional strength

Anger may feel overwhelming, but it often points to something deeper; understanding it can help you respond, not just react.

As you learn to set boundaries, it’s easy to swing toward rigidity in the name of self-protection. Real self-respect is about finding a steady balance between clarity and...

Leaving home can bring relief, but it can also uncover a quieter mix of longing and loss that isn’t always easy to name.

Confused after arguments? Learn how DARVO, reactive abuse, and betrayal trauma distort reality, and how to protect your mental clarity.

This is the second part of my essay, Introduction to Gestalt Therapy, in which I explore polarities as two interdependent parts of the same whole. You can also listen to ...

A grounded beginner’s introduction to ethical non-monogamy (ENM), including what it is, how it differs from cheating, common misconceptions, core relational skills, and r...