If it's not something both of you value, it can be a very
destructive issue in a relationship — it was part of my first divorce.
Not exact matches
Cheating
in and of itself is a narcissistic and
destructive urge that our narcissistic society sadly nurtures and feeds, and yes, it would be far better to openly deal with
issues of monogamy / nonmonogamy — and engage
in open
relationships if BOTH parties mutually agree — but this narcissistic and unjust DOUBLE - STANDARD has to go where supposedly «nonemotional» men get a pass on what actually constitutes cheating, not open
relationships, but «emotional» women do not.
«As a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, my clinical training enables me to treat a variety of clinical
issues such as, but not limited to; anxiety, depression, child behavioral problems, anger, trauma, ADHD as well as relational
issues involving couples and families.Honoring each person's unique perspective, I seek to help children, adolescents, adults, couples and families work through difficult feelings, enhance their ability to cope with stress, change
destructive patterns, adjust to change, and find a renewed sense of belonging
in life, work, and
relationships.»
Conversely, researchers suggest that relational partners who use conflict strategies such as demand - withdraw patterns tend to be low
in their concern for others and tend to have chronic
issues over time, making demand - withdraw conflict situations relatively
destructive for
relationships.
I work with individual adults and adolescents, couples and families on identity
issues, authenticity
in relationships, life transitions, recovery from infidelity, parenting, professional growth, creative process, and self -
destructive behaviors.