The Counseling Journal
Cultivating awareness, encouraging healthy behaviors, and the use of tools and skills for daily living.
When Intimacy Becomes a Reward or Punishment in Your Relationship
Early in relationships, sex can be a measure of performance. As the relationship grows, sex can be used as a reward or punishment.
When Physical Intimacy Fades in a Relationship
In different phases of a relationship, couples can sacrifice sexual intimacy for children, work, or other responsibilities. Over time, neglecting this area breeds resentment and erodes your emotional connection.