April 2010
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Is sex complicating or complementing your...
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
The tragedy of sexual intercourse is the perpetual virginity of the soul. ~William B. Yeats
Sex. It unites, and it divides. Sex can be the physical manifestation of intimate love — a physical expression of genuine, heartfelt love and admiration. Sex can be one of the most sacred unions between two people. Sex complements relationships...
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Tips for Creating Healthy Relationships
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
One of the core desires of most humans is to have long-term, committed, happy and healthy intimate relationships. Most of us truly desire partnership and intimacy. We want feel appreciated and understood. By practicing the following tips, you and your partner can begin to discover the keys to successful, healthy relationships.
Tips for Creating...
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5 Tips for Being More Optimistic
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. While this old adage may seem oversimplified for people facing serious life challenges, there is great truth to the saying. There are many things we cannot control in life, but the mindset we have, the perspective we choose, and the attitude we adopt are all within our control. Research indicates that...
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Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
Like talk therapy, journal and/or diary writing provides a safe, unbiased space for a person to express emotions openly and honestly. Journaling is a very useful tool for expressing grief and sorrow and can be tremendously helpful in assisting people through difficult and painful life experiences. Through journaling, we are are ble to get in...
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Understanding Sex Addiction
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
There has been a lot talk about sex addiction in the news lately — most notably Jesse James and Tiger Woods. What is sex addiction really? Is it a real “disorder” or is it a label men (or women) assume to excuse behavior many people consider inexcusable?
By the standards set for by the American Medical Association, “sex...
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Trust Your Gut
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
As a therapist who specializes in relationship therapy, I have counseled many couples who have struggled with infidelity in the relationship or perhaps one person in the relationship suspects adultery. An article in Psychology Today explains, “Intuitions, or gut feelings, are sudden, strong judgments whose origin we can’t ...
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Does Your Relationship Need a Pick-Me-Upper?
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
Many couples complain about the lack of affection and intimacy in their relationship. All too often couples allow the everyday chaos and stress of life to interfere with “couple time.” With work, carpool, grocery shopping, home maintenance, cleaning and all the other mundane and necessary items on the weekly to-do list, it can be very...
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Is It Time to End Your Relationship?
By Denise Humphrey, Ph.D., www.DeniseHumphrey.com
Relationships are hard, but most things in life that are valuable and worth having do not come easily. We often invest years of our lives getting to know someone, loving someone and working towards building a lifelong relationship. And yet, sometimes, regardless of how much we want it or are willing we are to work to save it, relationships just...