There are many definitions of how intimacy can be understood, and everyone has their own take on what intimacy means to them. Intimacy develops when two people come together who care for and support one another through a reciprocal and mutually connecting emotional bond that develops and increases over time. In relationships, intimacy differences can bring their own challenges.
Are You Being Gaslighted In Your Relationship?
In any relationship, there are reasons couples have difficulty connecting. One common issue is becoming more prevalent is gaslighting. At the heart of gaslighting is manipulation and control, and if left unchecked it will undermine your self-confidence, self-esteem, and overall feeling of safety.
Married Men and Same-Sex Attraction – Confused, Living a Lie?
There are generations of married men who have previously identified as heterosexual that have taken the bold step of coming to terms with their sexual identity. This can be one of the most challenging, and fearful decisions, given what is at stake.
Adapting to Changing Times: Time for Reflection
We live in changing times. Our ways of thinking about our life or how we do things are no longer as certain. The world is changing at a fast pace, it’s speeding up, high levels of connectivity and information is on a continuum. Taking time for reflecting on how you want to live your life; what will you need to re-evaluate?
Fragile Father-Son Relationships
A father-son relationship is complex. Fathers hope to pass onto their sons from their experiences, values of right and wrong, how to be successful and their hope for a full and happy life. They are there to protect and guide their sons into manhood.
Belonging as a Gay Man
With the internet, online apps and the shrinking visible gay community, the impact on a sense of belonging is threatened. Gay men today are saying they have visibility, inclusion and yet still feel the impact of societal pressure on being different.
To Have An Open Sexual Relationship Or Not – That Is The Question?
Not all gay men want an open relationship and are content with a monogamous closed relationship. However, gay men in a relationship at some point will consider if and when its right for them to have an open sexual relationship.
Homophobia – ‘when hating yourself becomes unbearable’
You would think today that Homophobia wouldn’t be an issue. Despite the advances of acceptance in today’s society for men who love men, the case for remaining in the ‘closet’ is growing. The Secret Self is on the increase.
Do I Love a Narcissist?
Have you fallen in love with a narcissist and don’t know how to leave?Are you obsessing with the “idealised self” and is it impacting your relationships today? With the increase in mobile phone ‘selfies’ and the ‘selfie stick’, also known as the “narcissi stick”, it’s not surprising narcissistic traits are becoming more evident today.